The Arts Council presents Oscar nominated “Midnight’s Children” by Canadian Producer Deepa Mehta Massey Theatre May 27th at 7:30pm Just as India has proclaimed independence from Great Britain on August 15, 1947 at the stroke of midnight, Saleem Sinai, the illegitimate son of a poor Hindu woman, is born in a Bombay Hospital. At the …
This is a reminder of the Artisans’ Market starting tomorrow at 11 am at Centennial Lodge. We have seen a preview today while the tables were being set up and can assure you there are some GREAT GOODIES! So plan to come by on Sunday or Monday! While you are here, be sure to come …
The Arts Council is again featuring the Artisan’s Spring Market, its 22nd year, on the Victoria Day Weekend as part of the Hyack Festival in Queen’s Park New Westminster. May 19th and 20th 2013 11 am to 5 pm. Entrance to the Artisan Spring Market is FREE. The Arts Council will be having a different …
The Arts Council Presents: “Picture Day” Written & Directed By Kate Melville. Massey Theatre April 29th 7:30pm Kate Melville will be introducing her much acclaimed movie at the Massey and will be on hand for a Q & A session. Award winner at Whistler, Toronto, Calgary, Victoria, Riverrun, Sudbury and Windsor Film Festival. A rebellious …
You take an interest in politics and you have an opinion on how well, or otherwise, our politicians are doing their job. So why not write about it? This exciting LitFest workshop is just the ticket for you! The workshop is guided by four experienced 24 Hour columnists: 1 Bill Tieleman Bill Tieleman is president …
Saturday, April 13, Douglas College Lecture Hall A (Rm-2201) Time: 11AM to 12 noon Author/Presenter/Panelists: New Westminster Public Library Workshop Title: EBooks: A Growing Trend Time: 12: 45 to 1:45pm Author/Presenter/Panelists: Candice James Workshop Title: Vision and Verse Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm Author/Presenter/Panelists: Michael Kenyon, Bob Robertson Workshop Title: Authors and Small Publishers Panel Discussion …
There have been some remarkable women in New Westminster’s history. The book, Grace, Grit and Gusto, profiles 40 “remarkable Royal City women” past and present. The book is written by 26 New West residents as a fund raiser for Monarch Place transition house. At the launch of LitFest New West 2013, come and meet some …
It is our pleasure to introduce to you Lit Fest Author in Residence, New Westminster’s own Renée Sarojini Saklikar. Renée Sarojini Saklikar writes thecanadaproject, about life from India to Canada’s West Coast, and places in between. Her work produced from thecanadaproject appears in many newspapers, literary journals and anthologies. Poems and fiction from thecanadaproject have …
Curtain: 7:00pm, Saturday April 13, Douglas College Laura Muir Theater Running Time: 2 hour and 15 minutes, with 15 minute intermission* Act I Candice James – Poet Laureate Don Hauka – Author Michael Hetherington – Author Sylvia Taylor – Author Bob Robertson & Linda Cullen – Author Intermission Act II Douglas College / Kwantlen University …
So you have heard of eBooks, but now there are also eReaders, and epubs – confused? Well, no longer – we have the workshop for you! Debra Nelson*, Librarian at the New Westminster Public Library, will introduce you to eReading – what it is, current trends, some pros and cons of eReaders versus tablets as …
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