A former Burnaby resident and Burnaby Mountain Secondary alumnus is continuing to make waves in the world of entertainment.
Frankie Cena – recently featured in these pages when he came back to Burnaby to perform a benefit concert for the B.C. Boys’ Choir – has hit the headlines in the entertainment news once again.
This time out, Cena has been cast as Chris Kirkpatrick of the boy band NSYNC in a Lifetime biopic about Britney Spears.
The movie is intended to premiere next year.
Keep your eyes open for it – and for Cena. He’s been making headlines in this paper for more than a decade, and I suspect he’s going to keep doing so for a long time to come.
CELEBRATE WITH THE LIBRARY
The Burnaby Public Library is continuing to celebrate its 60th anniversary – and you’re invited to the party.
Among the library’s 60th anniversary events is a special retro weekend that features a screening of the Michael J. Fox classic movie Back to the Future on Friday night (7 p.m. at the McGill branch, 4595 Albert St.).
On Saturday, Oct. 22, it’s patron appreciation and party day, with all the library branches hosting parties and special events to thank patrons. Events run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At the Metrotown branch, (6100 Willingdon Ave.), you can enjoy a family storytime at 11 a.m., create your own Haunted Library at 1 p.m. and join in for treats and refreshments at 3:30 p.m.
At the McGill branch, there’s an all-day scavenger hunt and retro crafts for kids, plus a special treat and refreshments at 2 p.m.
At the Tommy Douglas branch, there’s family storytime at 10:15 a.m., a community colouring session at 11 a.m. and treats and refreshments at 11 a.m.
At the Cameron branch, there’s a retro-themed Man in the Moon storytime at 10:15 a.m. and a retro birthday family storytime at 11:30 a.m., plus a retro birthday party and crafts from 1 to 3 p.m.
Check out all the details at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
GO, GO, GO JOSEPH!
Musical theatre fans, do you have your tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat yet?
Just a reminder that Align Entertainment is returning to the Michael J. Fox Theatre for the show, running Nov. 4 to 19.
Three Burnaby actors – Jesse Alvarez, Stef Stanley and Sherry Freeman – are in the production, which features the talents of musical theatre performers of all ages from around the region.
Stuart Barkley stars as Joseph, with Katie-Rose Connors as the Narrator, Justin Lapena as Pharaoh, Robin Sukorokoff as Jacob, Ryan Koch as Potiphar and Erin Matchette as Mrs. Potiphar.
The show runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $39 regular, $27 for students and seniors, with all tickets on Thrifty Thursdays for $25. School matinees are also being offered on Nov. 7 and 18 at noon, with $15 tickets.
Check out www.alignentertainment.ca for all the details.
Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@burnabynow.com, or find her on Twitter @juliemaclellan.
