Local Arts

Deer Lake Gallery is gearing up for a busy year in 2019. The Burnaby Arts Council’s gallery is currently closed until Jan. 16 for the winter break but will reopen for a busy winter season starting Saturday, Jan. 19.

Align Entertainment is holding open auditions for canine hopefuls on Jan. 6 for the musical production coming to Michael J. Fox Theatre in the new year

Each year at this time, I like to take the time to look back over the year that was and remember just how many amazing people I had the pleasure to encounter over the previous 12 months.

If you’re one of those people who tends to start your Christmas shopping at the last minute (as in, right about now) don’t panic.

What do you have planned for New Year’s Eve? Whether you’re staying in for a quiet evening, throwing a party, or visiting someone else’s party – food is a big part of the celebration.

If there’s a drop of Scottish blood in your veins, then save the date now for some must-attend events in the new year.

He’s a storyteller whose tales are told through oil on canvas. Jay Senetchko, who was one of the featured artists in Luminescence III at Deer Lake Gallery in March 2018, returns to the gallery with a solo show running Jan. 19 to Feb. 9.

The Never Ever Days deal includes a lesson, lift ticket and equipment rentals - Space is limited

Burnaby residents are invited to celebrate Christmas, Romanian style. A group of local artists and organizers are offering up Winter’s Dream (Vis de Iarna) on Sunday, Dec. 23.

ON NOW To Saturday, Dec. 15 Face It!, an exhibition of mixed-media art by Ornella Maruccio-Balhomme, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents .