Local Arts

If you book a seat for one of the performances during Gateway Theatre’s 2016-2017 season, prepare to be more than just entertained — get ready to give the subject matters a hard think, too.

‘Though thousands of miles apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon and enjoy this moment with our heart being together.

Richmond artists, organizations and community groups open their doors for three full days — Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2

I checked out Steve Hely’s The Wonder Trail: True Stories from Los Angeles to the End of the World for a couple of reasons.

Richmond Public Library is pleased to host the long standing Food for Thought book club on the second Wednesday of every month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of Community Place at 7700 Minoru Gate. Registration is required.

Andrew Wade didn’t have to go very far afield to research his latest one-man production that is part of this year’s Vancouver Fringe Festival.

Think the job of a female police officer patrolling the mean streets of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver is a tough task today? Think of what it was like for the force’s first female officers back in 1912.

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is hosting a fashion show of women’s wartime fashion. Called From Rationing to Ravishing, the event will be held on Sunday Sept. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m.

I read Little Black Lies, by Sharon Bolton, in a day. I got home from work and sat down on the sofa with a cup of tea and this book to kill some time before dinner. When I finally looked up and away from the pages, the sun was rising.

Richmond World Festival: Saturday Sept. 3: There’s no need to lament the conclusion of the summer holidays — you can give it a great send off with a huge party on Saturday during the Richmond World Festival at Minoru Park.