If you’re one of the many folks who didn’t get their hands on a pair of Tragically Hip tickets, head over to Civic Square on Saturday, Aug. 20 to catch a free outdoor screening of their last concert in Kingston, Ont.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for the evening.
To kick things off, there will be a live musical performance by folk/pop musician Zaac Prick at 4:30 p.m., followed by the CBC screening at 5:30 p.m.
While the event is being offered at no cost, donations will be accepted in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can also text FIGHT to 20222 to donate to brain cancer research.
Just so city staff know how many people will be in attendance, anyone interested in going is asked to RSVP via Facebook (www.burnaby.ca/outdoorscreening).
The Hip’s lead singer, Gord Downie, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last December. In May, the band announced a summer tour.
“This feels like the right thing to do now, for Gord, and for all of us,” said The Hip in an online statement. “So, we’re going to dig deep, and try to make this our best tour yet.”
Of past and present
History and art have converged at the Bob Prittie library branch.
The Burnaby Art Gallery has set up a new exhibition called Marty Levenson: Now and Then, part of the city’s permanent art collection’s Malaspina print shop archive. The Malaspina Printmakers Society was set up in 1975 to promote the craft of printmaking.
This particular exhibit features four coloured etchings by Levenson, as well as a mixed-media composition printed at the Malaspina in the early ’80s, together with recently created monoprints.
Most of the newer prints reference the garden maintained by the artist’s wife, Jacquie, according to a press release.
Now and Then will be on display until Sept. 19. The library is at 6100 Willingdon Ave.
Upcoming birthday bash
Just a heads-up – the Burnaby Public Library will be celebrating its 60th anniversary on Sept. 10 and everyone is invited.
A party will be hosted at Civic Square (beside the Bob Prittie branch), and will include a full day of music, entertainment, food and fun. The family-friendly event will start with a pancake breakfast and the summer reading club medal ceremony.
There will be archery and Quidditch games, dance performances and a movie in the evening. For more information, visit bpl.bc.ca/events/60th-anniversary.
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