Two artists – and Anvil Centre – are featured on the cover of a European magazine.
Sarah Joyce, a director and curator at the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre, says photographer Kathy Datsky and dancer Jadie Hil lhave been known to explore New Westminster in search of locations in which to set a dance shoot. Last summer, they visited the gallery’s POPart exhibition and took photos with German artist Karina Smigla-Bobinski’s interactive art installation, ADA.
Joyce was thrilled to learn the women’s project made it onto the cover of Tanz magazine, as it’s considered Europe’s biggest and most-respected ballet and dance magazine. She said it’s a big achievement and hopes it inspires the duo to continue on with their creative projects.
Celebrate Robbie Burns
Ever wondered why folks eat haggis and celebrate Robbie Burns every January? You have a chance to find out at an event taking place at Anvil Centre next Saturday.
The Friendship Chapter #75, O.E.S. and the Dowcow Triumph Pipe Band are having a Robbie Burns event at Anvil Centre on Saturday, Jan. 30. The event features a traditional roast beef dinner, silent auction, dancers from the Michele Christie Yonge Highland Dancers and a 30-piece pipe and drum band.
Former city councillor Calvin Donnelly will MC the event, and longtime New Westminster resident Evelyn Benson will give an address at the Burns’ supper.
“Why are we celebrating the 257th birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns? And why are there statues of this humble Scottish poet in dozens of cities throughout the world, including our own Stanley Park and in Red Square in Moscow?” asks Benson. “Because the world shares Robert Burns’ hope for a better world.”
Burns, born in 1759, wrote about freedom and dignity for the common man and human frailties like drunkenness, failure, lust and love, Benson says.
Along with being a poet, Benson notes that Burns also composed music for many of his poems and wrote the lyrics to many traditional Scottish folk tunes.
Tickets to the event are $75 and available by calling 604-524-5675.
Get talking
If one of your new year’s resolutions was to beat your fear of public speaking, Just Pros Advanced Toastmasters has you covered.
The group is hosting a presentation on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. aimed at helping you raise the bar in your life and your professional speaking. The event takes place at Justice Institute’s theatre, 715 McBride Blvd.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event, which features speakers Joe da Silva, Suzanne Fontaine, Dustin Hogan, Vivien Ipand Steve Kim. Tickets are $5 and available at the door (cash only).
For more information, contact Suzanne Fontaine at 604-380-2600 or email [email protected].
Teatime with Hyack
The Hyack Festival Association is inviting community members to attend its annual President’s Tea.
Alan and Deb Wardle,the group’s 45th president and first lady, are hosting the tea that’s taking place on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary St. Along with Miss New Westminster 2015 Taylor Atherley, the Wardles will introduce the 2016 New Westminster Hyack Ambassador candidates and their sponsors.
This year’s Hyack ambassador candidates are: Emma Ciprian (sponsored by Key West Ford); Grace Suazo (Royal City Rotary); Ravneet Rattan (Royal Treatment Therapeutics); Shane Ward(Westland Insurance); Gabriella Sali (Save-On-Foods New West); and Nicole Pereira (Queen Bee Spa.)
Tickets are $15 and include a light lunch. They’re available at Eventbrite.ca.
For more information, call the Hyack office at 604-522-6894.
