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Events Calendar

Saturday, May 18...Second Time Around market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. For information and table rentals, call Richard at 604-521-8382 or email verger@shawcable.com.


 

Lucky to have these storytellers

Life Before the Taser by Douglas Barker and Amanda in England: The Missing Novel by Darlene Foster


 
Bev Mantovani (second from left),

Flamenco show is family affair

You know something is very unique when a grandmother, her daughter and granddaughter are bound together by the same passion, one that allows them to express themselves and perform together on the same stage.


 
The multi-layer elements

A splash of art genres

Talented artists: the next generation. It was the people's choice at the Emerging Talent Art Exhibition that gave up and coming artists Travis Anderson, Mieko Graham-Carty, and Pamella Pinard their awards.


 

Glee actor comes to LemonAid

The Burnaby-based Down Syndrome Foundation is hosting LemonAid, a fundraiser on May 23 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond, and a well-known figure from the hit TV show Glee will be there.


 

Storytelling project shares immigrants' tales

The Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table is organizing a storytelling project so refugees and new immigrants can share their tales with the community.


 

Greystone Plaza SuperValu now open

After waiting a long time, residents near Greystone Plaza in North Burnaby finally have a local grocery store again.


 
Bowen Island’s Susan Hogan

Dynamic Kayak surfaces at rEvolver Festival

Kayak written by Jordan Hall at the rEvolver Festival. Remaining dates May 18, 19, 22, 24, 26. For more information visit upintheairtheatre.com/kayak-vancouver.


 
Comics Amir K and Reza Peyk

Iranian comics make a stand at Centennial Theatre

An evening of comedy by Amir K. with host Reza Peyk at Centennial Theatre, Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets $45/$35/$25. For more information visit centennialtheatre.com.


 
Ray Gibson, 19

Ray Gibson ready for her close-up at Cloverdale Rodeo

Ray Gibson, Cloverdale Rodeo, Alice McKay Building, May 17-19 at 8 p.m.


 
Inspired by Mark Twain

Mud keeps everything rooted in reality

- Mud. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan and Reese Witherspoon.


 
Writers Fran Bourassa and Aislinn

Force Field: B.C. women poets get their due in Mother Tongue anthology

The launch of Force Field: 77 Women Poets of British Columbia, edited by Susan Musgrave, will be held Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Seymour Art Gallery. Free. Info: mothertonguepublishing. com or seymourartgallery.com.


 
Heritage Home Tour

Intensive reno restored Kirk House

It's referred to as the Kirk House on this year's annual Heritage Home Tour and Tea, but for many people it's the dance school - and its tough-but-charismatic teacher Josephine Slater - who comes to mind when they see the big blue heritage house at Third Avenue and Third Street.


 

Power of music explored at library

Recently, science has turned its attention to the study of music and how it affects our emotions and our brains.


 

Inventors unite at Mini Maker Faire

Artists, inventors, builders, crafters, scientists, engineers and farmers are invited to take part in the third annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of do-it-yourself culture.


 
The doctor's bag

Bags make a statement

DEAR Mattie: -- Should accessories match this season?


 

Thank you Steveston

I would like to thank the nearly 58,000 Richmond voters who took their place in history to offer direction to this province.


 

Garden City input sought

The City of Richmond launched Wednesday a website dedicated to working out what the public want to see done with the Garden City Lands.


 

Ladner May Days seeks Idol contestants

Local youths are encouraged to register in one of two age categories: 12 and under or 13 to 18.