Local Arts

Anna Toth returns from her week recording with producer Darcy Ataman and Sum 41's Cone in Toronto

From ancient Greek mythology's attempts to conquer the sky to our modern ventures into space, humans can't help but be obsessed with this vast expanse.

For the first time three years ago, Al decided to publicly share his experiences of living with HIV within his own Richmond community. He was absolutely terrified.

Laura Thomas, organizer of the Junior Authors Writers Conference, has announced that one more scholarship is still available, due to the support of conference sponsors. Applicants have until Monday, Oct. 14 to apply.

"There's never going to be an America's Next Top Writer. What would they show, a back sitting at a computer?" said Laura Thomas, a Vancouver-based communications specialist, fostering the development of young writers.

The City of Richmond is calling on the community to select two street banner designs for next year. The annual street banner contest generated more than 400 entries and now the public can vote until Oct.

Until Jan. 26 On the Move: Richmond's Transportation Legacy This exhibit explores, through photographs and artefacts from the Museum's collection and on loan from the community, how changing modes of transportation have shaped this city.

I've been pitting my wits against those of the raccoon lately. For some time I suspected my only advantage was that I knew the etymology of pit and wit and the raccoon didn't.

Stay in the moment, stay focused and bring earplugs, if necessary. Taking a page out of a younger artist's book wouldn't hurt.

The Thompson Community Centre Art Committee wants people to get creative as registration for its Second Annual Community Art Challenge opens next Monday, Sept. 16.