Local Arts

Friday Chapters Richport will be hosting its second Local Authors Night on Friday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. The night will feature local author Linda Svendsen, who released her latest book, Sussex Drive.

Compiled by the Richmond Arts Coalition NOV. 30, DEC. 8 Spencer Tsai, 8, a third grader at James Whiteside elementary is hosting two concerts, featuring his own piano and violin compositions on Nov. 30 and Dec. 8.

Compiled by the Richmond Arts Coalition UNTIL DEC. 1 Winners and Losers at Gateway Theatre Created and performed by Marcus Youssef and James Long, produced by Theatre Replacement & Neworld Theatre in association with Crow's Theatre.

Gateway play challenges ideas about class, privilege

FRIDAY The Richmond Potters Club Annual Christmas Pottery Sale will be held Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Admission is free and parking is available. It runs from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.

Wednesday There's a new date for Manners Classes, The Manners Club for Kids and PreTeens. Fall classes will be starting on Wednesday, Nov. 7 after school.

Prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition Nov. 19 Festival of Voices - 16 Years of Celebration Presented by Elena Steele's Voice Studio, a showcase of people who work very hard to follow their dreams.

The Arts Calendar is compiled by the Richmond Arts Coalition. UNTIL NOV.

THURSDAY The Steveston Folk Guild presents Clare "Clare de Lune" Brett on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7.30 p.m. at the Chinese Bunkhouse at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Brett has a unique combination of Celtic, country, Cajun, folk, blues, and jazz.

FRIDAY The Cambie Branch of Richmond Public Library is holding a free, drop-in program called "Let's Read Together" for parents, caregivers, and preschool age children who want to learn English. The program takes place from 10: 30 a.m.