Local Arts

They may be separated by a span of 16 years, but a pair of musical prodigies from Richmond share a common love for the piano and were invited to put their fingers to the test at a national competition.

Two young Richmond women will vie for the Miss BC title this Saturday. Felicia Chandra and Taylor Scott want to make Richmond proud this weekend, as the city has not won the Miss BC title since Sandra Gin in 2009.

Carrying around a camera for most of his life has given Steveston's Dan Propp a licence for adventure. It has been a constant companion as he worked in a number of jobs - from travelling salesman to postcard photographer.

It was a scramble to play Scrabble across many Richmond elementary schools on Thursday as 20 works yard employees took to their motorcycles with a Richmond RCMP escort and handed out letters to delighted students.

The following are the winners of this year's annual teen poetry contest, sponsored by Richmond Public Library. The contest encompasses two age categories - 12 to 15 and 16 to 18 years old.

Carrying around a camera for most of his life has given Steveston’s Dan Propp a licence for adventure. It has been a constant companion as he worked in a number of jobs — from travelling salesman to postcard photographer.

Steveston's Matthew Cervi loves movies. He loves helping make them. He's just not so keen watching those he's worked on in a theatre along with other film fans.

Steveston’s Matthew Cervi loves movies. He loves helping make them. He’s just not so keen watching those he’s worked on in a theatre along with other film fans.

With wedding season now upon us, we must address a vital but oft-overlooked aspect of the special day: The wedding music. Since not everyone can afford a wedding band or even for a DJ, many will rely on their iPods to rock the dance floor.

The whole world - including the kitchen, it seems - is a stage. Jovanni Sy, artistic director of Gateway Theatre, is going to demonstrate that when he brings A Taste of Empire to the Rooftop Garden at the Richmond Cultural Centre May 31 and June 1.