Singer-songwriter Zoey Wren and pianist Leo Bae have teamed up for a new lunchtime jazz series in Port Moody.
Until Oct. 29, the pair will appear on Thursdays at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wren, a PoMo resident, holds degrees in music and education and teaches singing. As well, she is a reiki master and is certified as a sound healer and yoga instructor.
There is no cost for the music series; however, donations to the musicians are accepted. Call 604-937-0998.
NEW BOOK
The latest book by Coquitlam author David E. Burnell will officially launch Saturday in New Westminster.
Burnell will sign copies of In Moonlight’s Shadow on Oct. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery at Centennial Lodge, in Queens Park. The event is hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster.
The novel is the second in a trilogy about RAF pilots on active duty in WWII Europe. His final work, tentatively titled Jerry Brent’s War, is due out in 18 months. Visit davideburnell.com.
IMPROV ANYONE?
The artistic director of Port Coquitlam’s Second Storey Theatre will appear at the Vancouver International Improv Festival next month.
Graham Myers will be featured in the International Ensemble and Off Key Improv performances at the 16th annual fest, which runs Oct. 6 to 10 at Granville Island.
The lineup also includes Pitsil & Stamen from Chicago, Dark Side of the Room from Atlanta and Kevin, the mega group from Toronto. Visit vancouverimprovfest.com for the lineup and tickets.
GALLERY CALL
The deadline for visual artists wanting to showcase their work at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts next year is nearing.
The Maillardville hub has set a date of Sunday, Nov. 8 to end its round of submissions for potential gallery displays.
The venue has three spaces available for emerging and professional artists and art groups to exhibit and sell 2D and 3D media and other crafts like fibre arts, pottery, sculpture, painting, photography, prints and drawings.
Multimedia work can’t be accommodated.
To download a package, go online at placedesarts.ca. For more information, call 604-664-1636 ext. 32 or email [email protected].
