Local Arts

Take advantage of the warm nights by cuddling up in a blanket to watch outdoor movies this weekend in the Tri-Cities.

Last month, when Evergreen Line construction crews started digging up the front parking lot of Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre, staff at the arts facility were a little taken back.

Port Moody's Dirk Henke will bring his Johnny Cash tribute act back for a home show this month. The musician and songwriter will play the Man in Black - along with Kylee Epp portraying June Carter Cash - at The Point Pub (2524 St. John's St.

Port Moody musician Greg Drummond will perform at Shorefest on Saturday before Thailand blasts off its fireworks for the Celebration of Light show at English Bay in Vancouver. Drummond, who last November won The Shore 104.

In Yasuo Araki's acrylic paintings, hearts, birds, stars, fish and fairies are featured often.

About two years ago, "100% Canasian" Coquitlam comic Ed Hill - as he describes himself on his website - was working at a comedy festival in Oshawa when he met David Andrew Brent.

About five years ago, after retiring as a theatre history teacher at Capilano University, Penny Connell moved to the Sunshine Coast and right next door to a quilter.

Tri-City teens can join a new musical theatre company starting this fall in Coquitlam.

Dance, music, visual art and film will be featured by Tri-City teens this week at the second annual Port Moody Youth Arts Festival.

A week-long boot camp for young singers, actors and dancers will culminate on Saturday with two shows at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).