Local Arts

Vancouver-based group gearing up for Burnaby Blues and Roots fest

Until July 30 Art in the library: Poems and paintings in tribute to Marc Bolan, marking the death of this rock icon, by Irene Lacharite, plus Jan Stoomenbergh's colourful prairie scenes, cars, ships and airplanes.

Local ventriloquist keeps up the act for families with his Crazy Critters animal puppets

Avid fans of blues, roots and folk rock have just a month to go before their favourite music event kicks off at Deer Lake Park. The Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 11 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Until July 30 Art in the library: Poems and paintings in tribute to Marc Bolan, marking the death of this rock icon, by Irene Lacharite, plus Jan Stoomenbergh's colourful prairie scenes, cars, ships and airplanes.

Upcoming kids' program uses sock monkeys for art

Got some creative kids with time on their hands? The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is hosting a special program for kids next week with artist Thomas Anfield.