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Back to school for Tri-City dancers

Seven dancers studying at Port Coquitlam's Encore Dance Academy will be practicing their technique at top ballet schools this summer.

Celtic music 'poured out of me'

Roger Buston has a confession to make: He can't say for sure if his family is Celtic at all. Nor does he believe his bandmates have roots in Scotland, Ireland or Wales, either.

Helping hands

A recital to raise money for scholarships for advanced piano students in the Tri-Cities will be held at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre. Yarilo Music Society is hosting the concert, called Students Helping Students, on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Opera stars of tomorrow

Young opera stars will belt out an original work next week at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Theatre.

Pianist wins $20k scholarship

Second installment in the Bright Young Things summer series, featuring graduating students who are pursuing careers in the performing or visual arts.

Midsummer FĂȘte on Sunday at Colony Farm park

Coquitlam's Colony Farm Regional Park will become the stage for A Midsummer FĂȘte this Sunday - an event featuring storytelling, music, art installations, a labyrinth, tea party and roving characters in a modern take on the traditional English summer

One-act play fest in fifth year

The SHIFT 1-Act Festival starts tomorrow (Thursday) at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre, with 10 short plays being presented over three days.

Coquitlam's Tyler Shaw wins MuchMusic covers contest

A few months ago Tyler Shaw was one of 1,300 people to submit an entry to the MuchMusic Covers Contest 2012. After Sunday night, he is the last performer standing.

PdA students in dance recital

Young ballet, jazz and hip hop dance students at Coquitlam's Place des Arts will be in the spotlight on Sunday for the facility's year-end dance recital.

Two art exhibits for duo

The drawings of fellow Emily Carr University graduates Tony Chu and Angela Gooliaff are now on display at two Tri-City art galleries.