Port Moody author Yvonne Harris is signing her new book Ashoona, Daughter of the Winds this weekend.
Published by Eschia Books, an aboriginal press in Edmonton, the book tells the story of a young Inuit woman who defies the odds to not only survive in the north's harsh landscape, but thrives as well.
Harris lived and worked on Baffin Island for two years, where a village elder told her the story of her arranged marriage to a much older man, the basis of Harris' book.
She'll be signing copies of Ashoona at Chapters in Pinetree Village Saturday, March 10, 1 to 3 p.m. A public book launch is at Pasta Polo on March 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
In other arts news:
Show for Gaby
Children's performers Bobs & Lolo have chosen the Port Coquitlam-based Gaby Davis Foundation to be the recipient of $1 from every ticket sold for their upcoming show ShamROCK! in North Vancouver on March 17.
"We are absolutely thrilled and feel very, very lucky," said Tanya Davis, Gaby's mom and president of the foundation, which helps families affected by childhood cancer.
The show is expected to draw more than 600 people as Bobs & Lolo celebrate their recent Juno nomination.
Tickets for ShamROCK! are $12 and are available at www.raspberrykids.com.
Jazz on Sunday
The Inlet Jazz Band will have audiences swinging at Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate) March 11 to kick off PoCo's 13th annual Sunday Coffee Concerts.
The 16-piece ensemble will perform pieces by Count Basie, Benny Goodman and other jazz legends. They'll be joined by vocalists Gabriole Sinclaire and Sean Huston, as well as the Harmony Vocal Ensemble, for the 1:30 p.m. show.
Tickets are $10/$5, available at www.experienceit.ca or at the door.
