Local Arts

A Port Coquitlam author will sign copies of her first teen fiction novel in Coquitlam this month. Deshka Peneff will be at Chapters Pinetree Village (2991 Lougheed Hwy.) on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. to promote Monkey Tales.

An abstract artist who uses a range of media for her work - including cold wax - will show her technique in Port Coquitlam next week. Kathleen Menges will be the feature artist at a public demonstration on Wednesday, Sept.

A second Zumba session to raise money for The Next MOVEment will be held on Friday in Port Moody. Sheila Alwell of the non-profit Dancing 4 a Change is hosting the event at Moody middle school (3115 St. John's St.) at 7 p.m.

An accomplished pianist has scaled to the faculty at Coquitlam's Place des Arts. Monica Pfau, a teacher for more than 20 years, will teach private piano and theory lessons to students of all ages and levels at the Maillardville facility.

Matt Polidoro feels like fate intervened when he started his new band earlier this year.

A music ensemble with Port Coquitlam musicians will host a show on Saturday.

Tri-City music lovers wanting to sing songs spanning the Renaissance period to modern day can join a new adult choir that will swing into action next week.

Local artists are being encouraged to submit works to help promote the PoMo ArtsFest.

Art lovers in Coquitlam and Port Moody will be busy Thursday as each community's cultural centre is opening exhibits.

When Montreal artist Kim Vergil paints, she tries not to look. "I stay as detached as possible. I'm trying not to let the ego paint for me," she said.