Arts and culture

Hans-Christian Behm and Kristin Krimmel hosted the launch of the Canadian Art Preservartion Foundation at the afternoon reception in the new Albion Community Centre. (Special to The News)

Art preservation foundation launches in Maple Ridge

The goal is to preserve the works of merited artists for future generations

 

From left: Leanne Koehn, with the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society; Community Engagement, Tracy Quinsey, chair of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour; and Russ Brummer, manager of Arts, Culture and Events for the City of Maple Ridge, during the tour on the Mother’s Day weekend. (Special to The News)

Hundreds enjoy the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour Mother’s Day weekend

It was the largest tour in the event’s 23-year history

 

Maple Ridge Chorus put on the concert, The Show Must Go On, in early May 2023. (Special to The News)

LETTER: Maple Ridge chorus sings the praises of community supporters

Spring concert delayed so more seating could be set up

  • May 19, 2023

 

Art Church was started in 2017 and is put on by local artists Caitlin Legault, left, and Rianne Keel. (Special to The News)

Adults only art show back in Maple Ridge

Art Church will feature adult artist and entertainer Brent Ray Fraser, and about 60 other artists

Art Church was started in 2017 and is put on by local artists Caitlin Legault, left, and Rianne Keel. (Special to The News)
Opening reception for Close To Home takes place Saturday, May 6. (Special to The News)

Maple Ridge art club’s spring show examines effects of pandemic

Opening reception for the Garibaldi Art Club’s juried show Close To Home is Saturday, May 6

Opening reception for Close To Home takes place Saturday, May 6. (Special to The News)
Brishen played at The ACT in Maple Ridge recently. (YouTube/Special to The News)
Brishen played at The ACT in Maple Ridge recently. (YouTube/Special to The News)
Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)

B.C. brothers uncovering rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion for restoring vehicles

Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)
Brigitta Schneiter (left) and Tracy Quinsey (centre) will both be participating in the Art Studio Tour this May. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Brigitta Schneiter (left) and Tracy Quinsey (centre) will both be participating in the Art Studio Tour this May. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s Bard on the Bandstand will be taking place this summer when they will be presenting <em>Viking Lear</em>. In 2019 they put on <em>The Comedy of Errors</em> by William Shakespeare. (The News files)
The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s Bard on the Bandstand will be taking place in July. (The News files)
The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s Bard on the Bandstand will be taking place in July. (The News files)

Thousands in grants up for grabs for arts and culture projects in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Metro Vancouver’s Regional Cultural Project Grants worth up to $10,000 each

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s Bard on the Bandstand will be taking place this summer when they will be presenting <em>Viking Lear</em>. In 2019 they put on <em>The Comedy of Errors</em> by William Shakespeare. (The News files)
The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s Bard on the Bandstand will be taking place in July. (The News files)
The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s Bard on the Bandstand will be taking place in July. (The News files)
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Pharrell named new Louis Vuitton menswear creative director

Louis Vuitton has named multitalented singer-songwriter-philanthropist Pharrell Williams creative director of its…

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Garibaldi Secondary School students will be performing music, theatre, and several other types of productions at the Jan. 26 Arts Night event. (Special to The News)

A little bit of everything, all of the time at Maple Ridge school’s Arts Night

Garibaldi Secondary hosts interdisciplinary arts event on Jan. 26

Garibaldi Secondary School students will be performing music, theatre, and several other types of productions at the Jan. 26 Arts Night event. (Special to The News)
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery will be closed starting Monday, Jan. 9, while it is relocated to the Civic Centre. (The News files)

Pitt Meadows Art Gallery to remain open until Sunday

The gallery will be closed starting Monday, Jan. 9, while being relocated

Pitt Meadows Art Gallery will be closed starting Monday, Jan. 9, while it is relocated to the Civic Centre. (The News files)
Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe

Krista Loughton talks film and politics

Filmaker and Victoria city councillor focuses on community

  • Dec 30, 2022
Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe
As the former Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, MLA Lisa Beare is happy to see the province continue to support Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows sports, arts, and culture through the Community Gaming Grants. (The News)

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows not-for-profits receive more than $750,000 in provincial funding

The Community Gaming Grants supported 26 local sports, culture, and arts programs in 2022

As the former Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, MLA Lisa Beare is happy to see the province continue to support Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows sports, arts, and culture through the Community Gaming Grants. (The News)
Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).

PHOTOS: Northern B.C. fashion show brings Nisga’a talent into the light

Models sported a striking blend of colourful and more sombre tones that reflected the theme of the evening: ‘from darkness to light’

Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).
Katzie First Nation artist Rain Pierre is creating the hummingbird illumination display at the 2022 GLOW Maple Ridge event, which will be unveiled on Nov. 26. (Rain Awakens Facebook/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge light display awarded $10,000 in provincial funding

Katzie First Nation artist Rain Pierre is creating the display for the Nov. 26 unveiling

Katzie First Nation artist Rain Pierre is creating the hummingbird illumination display at the 2022 GLOW Maple Ridge event, which will be unveiled on Nov. 26. (Rain Awakens Facebook/Special to The News)
Rob Egan is a local painter who belongs to the Arts Studio Tour in Maple Ridge. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Live art on display at Maple Ridge Public Library

Artists in the Library is a free-to-attend Saturday afternoon event

Rob Egan is a local painter who belongs to the Arts Studio Tour in Maple Ridge. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Kalum Teke Dan is an Alberta-born painter who is one of the 16 Indigenous artists involved in the Cedar Sage & Sweergrass exhibit at the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery. (Kalum Teke Dan Facebook/Special to The News)

Brand new Indigenous artwork comes to the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery

The Cedar Sage and Sweetgrass exhibit is on display until Oct. 23

Kalum Teke Dan is an Alberta-born painter who is one of the 16 Indigenous artists involved in the Cedar Sage & Sweergrass exhibit at the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery. (Kalum Teke Dan Facebook/Special to The News)
Kolosov’s artwork entitled “The Value of Time” as part of his Vladimir Kolosov: Through the Looking Glass exhibition. (Vladimir Kolosov/Special to the News)

Maple Ridge artist showcases surreal artwork at Chinese Cultural Centre Museum

Vladimir Kolosov’s solo exhibit will be on display until Aug. 23

Kolosov’s artwork entitled “The Value of Time” as part of his Vladimir Kolosov: Through the Looking Glass exhibition. (Vladimir Kolosov/Special to the News)