Local Arts

Nov. 4 to 6: Port Moody Art Association's 44th annual show and sale of original artwork, opening reception on Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m., with shows on Nov. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Port Moody recreation centre (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody). Visit www.

Parents need not fear if they're accompanying their young children to see Footlight Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz.

Those blue trees at Port Moody city hall? They're going to stay that way a bit longer. Sure, there've been a few complaints about the colour, city spokesperson Leslyn Johnson said. But, overall, "most of the feedback has been favourable.

There's nothing ho-hum about the program Maria Cristina Fantini is offering at her Coquitlam recital next week.

For the Pacific Symphonic Wind Emsemble's first show of the season at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, guest conductor Tak Maeda wants the audience to sit back, close its eyes and listen to the music.

Adrienne Peacock is one of about 20 Belcarra artists showcasing and selling their paintings, photography, 3D media, pottery, fabric arts, woodworking and jewellery this weekend.

Zachary Stevenson doesn't just play legendary rock-n-roller Buddy Holly. He lives him, despite Holly's very vibrant yet tragically fleeting career and life span.

Port Coquitlam pastor and author Don Krause has a new book out. And he will be signing his latest novel, titled A Celestial View of My Family, on Friday at 2335 Whyte Ave., starting at 6:30 p.m.

Coquitlam's Place des Arts was transformed into a 1920s Chicago-style speakeasy for its gala fundraiser last Saturday.

Adrian Sherriff took his shirt off so young burn victims can, too. The Coquitlam resident is Mr. September in the 2012 Hall of Flame calendar, B.C.