Arts

A journalist films uncovered ruins on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, Monday, March 20, 2023. Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Their world was the oyster: Oldest pearl town found in UAE

Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the…

 

FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said a decision will be announced Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, in a statement and on social media platforms. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Slain cinematographer’s Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin

Ukrainian relatives of a slain cinematographer are seeking damages in her death…

  • Feb 10, 2023

 

Cynthia de Pando was all smiles after taking home awards in two categories at the 9th annual SOVAS awards ceremony held Dec. 18 in L.A. (Photo submitted: Cynthia de Pando)

Cloverdale woman wins prestigious SOVAS awards

Cynthia de Pando snagged two awards at ceremony in L.A.

 

Jacquie Janzen, seen with some of her floral works, is one of 29 artists participating in the current South Rock Art Tour (Sept. 24-25). (Contributed photo)

South Rock Art Tour continues grand tradition of studio open houses

Peninsula event will highlight the work of 29 artists and artisans

Jacquie Janzen, seen with some of her floral works, is one of 29 artists participating in the current South Rock Art Tour (Sept. 24-25). (Contributed photo)
Kees ‘Case’ Koster stands with his largest project, The Irene, formerly known as The Grasshopper. Koster spent 30 years, on-and-off, building this ship completely by hand. The finishing touch on the ship was the Dutch flag placed atop the boat. (Sobia Moman photos)

PHOTOS: South Surrey resident keeps Dutch nationality close to his heart by hand-making large-scale model ships

Kees ‘Case’ Koster is from Holland and has found a love for re-creating historical model ships

Kees ‘Case’ Koster stands with his largest project, The Irene, formerly known as The Grasshopper. Koster spent 30 years, on-and-off, building this ship completely by hand. The finishing touch on the ship was the Dutch flag placed atop the boat. (Sobia Moman photos)
Alongside You and Delta Stageworks Theatre Society are hosting “The Reset Weekend,” a series of music and community arts workshops in South Delta June 17-18 in support of mental health wellness. Pictured, clockwise from top-left, are workshop leaders Stefanie Tong (therapeutic dance and hip hop) workshops, Tracy Neff (musical theatre), Meg Neufeld (visual arts) and Cory Haas (theatre games and movement). (submitted image)

‘Reset Weekend’ in Delta aims to support mental health through art

Jam session and workshops June 17-18 planned as way to ‘recharge and connect with others’ post COVID

Alongside You and Delta Stageworks Theatre Society are hosting “The Reset Weekend,” a series of music and community arts workshops in South Delta June 17-18 in support of mental health wellness. Pictured, clockwise from top-left, are workshop leaders Stefanie Tong (therapeutic dance and hip hop) workshops, Tracy Neff (musical theatre), Meg Neufeld (visual arts) and Cory Haas (theatre games and movement). (submitted image)
Samples of food were collected and later tested positive for THC, according to police report

Life drawing skills showcased in White Rock exhibitions

Back-to-back shows featured at Landmark Pop Uptown Gallery during May

Samples of food were collected and later tested positive for THC, according to police report
Organizers Cindy Poppy and Deanna Pedersen, of the White Rock Events Society, are excited to get started on sponsorships and fine-tuning the White Rock Promenade Sculpture Competition for a September launch. Contributed photo

White Rock sculpture event to add extra arts interest to waterfront

Formal call for submissions to be issued soon

Organizers Cindy Poppy and Deanna Pedersen, of the White Rock Events Society, are excited to get started on sponsorships and fine-tuning the White Rock Promenade Sculpture Competition for a September launch. Contributed photo
William Shakespeare’s First Folio, published in 1623, acquired by UBC Library. (UBC handout photo)

UBC Library gifted Shakespeare’s 1623 First Folio

The first folio, published in 1623, features 36 of 38 known Shakespeare plays

William Shakespeare’s First Folio, published in 1623, acquired by UBC Library. (UBC handout photo)
The North Delta Minor Hockey Association (pictured in black) is set to receive $100,000 through the province’s community gaming grants program. (Bryan McGovern photo)

Over $700K coming to two dozen Delta arts, culture and sports groups

Six arts and culture groups, 19 sports organizations set to receive B.C. community gaming grants

The North Delta Minor Hockey Association (pictured in black) is set to receive $100,000 through the province’s community gaming grants program. (Bryan McGovern photo)
The newly-formed Delta Literary Arts Society is hosting it’s first event, “Killer Verse: A Night of Literary Terror,” at the now complete North Delta Centre for the Arts on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7pm. (Delta Literary Arts Society image)

Delta Literary Arts Society launching with Halloween-themed show

‘Killer Verse’ to feature fiction, poetry from Canadian horror writers, performances by local actors

The newly-formed Delta Literary Arts Society is hosting it’s first event, “Killer Verse: A Night of Literary Terror,” at the now complete North Delta Centre for the Arts on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7pm. (Delta Literary Arts Society image)
Hailey Conner will star in Peninsula Productions’ Sorry, Wrong Number later this month in White Rock. (Guy Fauchon photo)

Classic radio play set for White Rock stage

Peninsula Productions’ Sorry, Wrong Number to be limited run, limited seating event

Hailey Conner will star in Peninsula Productions’ Sorry, Wrong Number later this month in White Rock. (Guy Fauchon photo)
Delta Stageworks Theatre Society is hosting the three-week My Mother’s Story for Diverse Voices writing workshop Aug. 8, 15 and 22, both online and in person. The program is led by Vancouver actor and author, and member of Delta Stageworks’ artistic team, Marilyn Norry. (Submitted photo)

Delta Stageworks hosting diversity-focused writing workshop

My Mother’s Story for Diverse Voices Workshop running Aug. 8, 15 and 22, both in person and via Zoom

Delta Stageworks Theatre Society is hosting the three-week My Mother’s Story for Diverse Voices writing workshop Aug. 8, 15 and 22, both online and in person. The program is led by Vancouver actor and author, and member of Delta Stageworks’ artistic team, Marilyn Norry. (Submitted photo)
Luke Eddie Stripp, seen with with some of his paintings at his just-opened art gallery in Langley City in (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

From goaltender to successful artist; how B.C.’s Luke Eddie Stripp did it

An on-ice injury turned out to be life-changing

Luke Eddie Stripp, seen with with some of his paintings at his just-opened art gallery in Langley City in (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Logan Warkentin, a longtime former Delta Sungod Swim Club athlete, is a fixture on the deck these days as a coach of the club’s Dragons Learn to Compete group. (Sungod Swim Club/Facebook photo)

Over $945K in grants coming to Delta arts, culture, sports groups

Funding is being provided through the B.C. government’s Community Gaming Grants program

Logan Warkentin, a longtime former Delta Sungod Swim Club athlete, is a fixture on the deck these days as a coach of the club’s Dragons Learn to Compete group. (Sungod Swim Club/Facebook photo)
Jennifer Tiles’ banners are on the lamp post beside Laura’s Coffee Corner, among other locations, while the works of Tracy Hetherington and Niki Singleton can be found in West and East Beach. (City of White Rock photo)

Banner year for three White Rock artists

City project provides opportunity for expression

Jennifer Tiles’ banners are on the lamp post beside Laura’s Coffee Corner, among other locations, while the works of Tracy Hetherington and Niki Singleton can be found in West and East Beach. (City of White Rock photo)
A hand-painted green silk scarf by Surrey Artswest member Lynn Verra-Lay. (Contributed photo)

White Rock exhibit designed to ignite passion for the arts

Surrey Artswest Showcase to include semi-private lessons

A hand-painted green silk scarf by Surrey Artswest member Lynn Verra-Lay. (Contributed photo)
This year’s Monsoon Festival will still feature workshops but from the comfort of participants’ homes as the festival turns digital for 2020. (South Asian Arts Society)

Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts turns digital for fifth anniversary

The festival celebrates South Asian artists and performers

This year’s Monsoon Festival will still feature workshops but from the comfort of participants’ homes as the festival turns digital for 2020. (South Asian Arts Society)
A girl holds an art kit delivered by Arts Umbrella. (submitted photo)

Art kits delivered to at-risk kids in Surrey during pandemic

Arts Umbrella program switches gears in partnership with Opus Art Supplies

A girl holds an art kit delivered by Arts Umbrella. (submitted photo)
Ballet Victoria’s Paul Destrooper Brings Dance to the People

Ballet Victoria’s Paul Destrooper Brings Dance to the People

Former dancer is now the artistic and executive director

  • Sep 11, 2018
Ballet Victoria’s Paul Destrooper Brings Dance to the People