The Anvil Centre is going to be a catalyst for cultural and community involvement. That is a bold statement and you are invited to learn all about it. On May 21 we are hosting a special event where you will learn: Overall Parks Culture and Recreation goals Anvil Centre – How it will work – …
Philomena May 26 at 7:30 Massey Theatre Directed by Stephen Frears Starring: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark Philomena Lee (Judi Dench), along with many other unwed women, was forced by Catholic authorities in 1950s Ireland to give up her child for adoption. After 50 years of searching for her son without any luck, Philomena …
Experience New West Artist’s exciting Third Annual Exhibit Art Squared featuring one-foot square artworks, and its satellite show Music Framed, music made visual. Over 150 artworks by local talented artists will be on display for you to discover and enjoy. Fall in love and purchase your favorite piece to treasure and take home. Art Squared, …
The Arts Council and Thistledown Press invite you to join Eileen Kernaghan as she launches her latest young adult novel Sophie, in Shadow Saturday, May 10, 1:30 – 4pm in our Gallery Chaired by Valerie B-Taylor, President, New West Writers Sophie, in Shadow, set in 1914 India under the Raj, is Eileen Kernaghan’s ninth historical fantasy. …
The Arts Council presents the exhibition: “Nature’s Enchantment” by Artist Robert Jess Marshall April 29 – May 31, 1 to 5 (closed Mondays) Informal Artist’s Reception: Sunday, May 4, 2 – 4pm, all are welcome Robert Jess Marshall is a professional fine artist, with over 20 years experience. He was born and raised in the interior of British Columbia, …
The Invisible Woman April 28th at 7:30 Massey Theatre Directed by Ralph Fiennes with actors: Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Hollander Based on Claire Tomalin’s nonfiction book The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens Nelly (Felicity Jones) is haunted by the past. At 18, she met Charles Dickens …
The Arts Council contributed to the Douglas College Foundation—this was a great opportunity as all donations were being matched. So the Arts Council donation of $8,000 designated for our Scholarship funds became $16,000. Each year the Arts Council scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a career in the Arts at Douglas College.
The Arts Council presents the exhibition: “Divergence” by Artist Doug David April 1-26, 1 to 5 (closed Mondays) Informal Artist’s Reception: Sunday, April 6, 2 – 4pm, all are welcome Doug began painting as a young adult when he took a night school course in oil painting. That led to further group instruction from a professional artist. At …
The Arts Council presents the exhibition: “FLORIOGRAPHY, the silent language of flowers” by Artist Grazyna Wolski March 4 – 29, 1 to 5 (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: March 9th 2 – 4pm, all are welcome Artist Statement “Art, I believe is spiritual in nature. It gives voice to my soul, it is healing and therapeutic. Creative …
Twenty Feet from Stardom March 31 7:30pm at the Massey Theatre (tickets $9 at the door) The oscar nominated Movie Twenty Feet from Stardom was on Official Selection of the Sundance Film Festival and shines the spotlight on the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the lat 20th century. Twenty Minutes …
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