Local blues-punk-rock band Marry Me is releasing a new single later this month.
Marry Me, featuring the talents of Burnaby guitarist Kylan Princeand drummer Kenny Dietrich alongside New West guitarist and vocalist Danny Lovelock and bassist and vocalist Natalee Fera, will be at the Roxy in Vancouver on Friday, Aug. 25 for the official release of their newest single, Roughneck.
Roughneckis a followup to the group’s 2016 EP Itchy Blood and 2014’s self-titled LP featuring single Ignite.
“The new single, Roughneck, takes the matured existence of Marry Me’s sound and pairs it with the unique personal, career and life-experiences of frontman Danny Lovelock,” notes a press release. “It is a rock an-them for the worker who chooses love and home over a paycheque.”
For the band’s complete schedule of upcoming shows, click here. The Roxy is at 932 Granville St.
This Sunday at Nikkei
Sunday Family Corner at the Nikkei centre continues this weekend.
Families will have a chance to make a Sensu fan at the free event, which runs noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20. The Sensu fan is a decorative hand fan used to shield a person’s face from the sun or to cool down.
The crafty event is part of a series of monthly events at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre inspired by gallery exhibits and Japanese culture.
No registration is required. The Nikkei centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.
Calling all artisans
The Burnaby Arts Council is looking for artisans to take part in the 46th annual Deer Lake Craft Festival, planned for Nov. 24, 25 and 26.
Over the years, the three-day event has featured handmade goods, including glass creations, sculptures and pottery, woodworking, clothing and jewelry. The event takes place at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
To apply or for more information, email [email protected]
Artist talk on Saturday
Artist Peter Lattey will be at the Burnaby Art Council’s Deer Lake Gallery on Saturday for an artist talk.
Raised in the Okanagan Valley, Lattey now lives in Los Angeles. His work is currently on display in the Deer Lake Gallery’s outdoor space as part of the exhibit Jazz Wood.
“Lattey’s work can best be described as jazz music carved into wood. The forms and shapes flow sensuously. They are tactile and meant to be touched and caressed with the hands, as well as with the eyes,” reads a release.
Lattey will be at the gallery at 2 p.m.
Jazz Wood runs until Nov. 10 in the backyard of the Deer Lake Gallery.
The Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. (It’s closed Sundays and Mondays and all statutory holidays.) For more information, go to www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
On display this September
Catch Port Town at the Burnaby Art Council’s Deer Lake Gallery this September.
Featuring work by artist Lori Sokoluk, Port Town delves into the world where land meets waterway, notes a press release.
“Humans draw lines based on industry, wealth, national security, prestige and access to nature. Time is palpable in the rise and fall of the tide, shifting mists and patina on surfaces,” the release reads. “(Sokoluk’s) imagery has the feel of architectural drawings imploding onto watery landscapes done in soft grays violets blues and pale yellows.”
Port Town runs Sept. 7 to 30. There is an opening reception planned for Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
The Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. (It’s closed Sundays and Mondays and all statutory holidays.) For more information, go to www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
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