Local Arts

This weekend kicks off a double-header of entertainment revealing Richmonds historical close ties to the water, starting with the Maritime Festival on Friday and then the highly successful theatrical production Salmon Row next week.

'Salmon Row's' life cycle shows no sign of fading, mirrors fate of fish

Taking a lofty look back in time

As soon as his hands picked up his first guitar, 17-year-old Neil Legaspi knew what he wanted to do. I knew that music was going to be a part of my life at that moment, said the McRoberts graduate, remembering that time five years ago.

Thursday The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering a free workshop to help families understand the losses of dementia this Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Richmond Caring Place's Room 345/350, 7000 Minoru Blvd.

If you're tired of your current locks and want a fresh summer 'do, head down to the Steveston Museum next Saturday, July 20 to get a new, old look.

Your arts weekend guide Music at the Cannery: This Friday, July 12, come out and see Darren Specht & the Blueshawks perform at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave. The show starts at 6: 30 p.m. and admission is by donation.

Prepared by Richmond Arts Coalition UNTIL JUNE 9 RICHMOND ART GALLERY PRESENTS: MATERIALLY SPEAKING Artists Jen Aitken, Lou Lynn, Brendan Satish Lee and Julie York The four artists explore diverse notions of hybridity, identity, the body and percepti

Wednesday The enRICHed Speakers Toastmaster's Club meets on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. in Meeting Room M.1.003 at City Hall. This year the club is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Guests are welcome to attend and observe.

Friday The opening of the Steveston Tram building will be on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. The building, 4011 Moncton St., is the new home to the #1220 Interurban Tram. Music and refreshments will be served. RSVP to culturalcentre@ richmond.