(posted in order received)
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4th Annual Latin Valentines Dance Night
Dance-Chocolate-Kisses-Desserts…
Saturday February 18, 2012. 7 pm – 12am
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.
4th annual Valentines Salsa dance party in Coquitlam,
hosted by Alberto & Teresa of Hot Salsa Dance Zone!
- Chocolate & Desserts!!!
- FREE Salsa, Merengue & Bachata dance lesson 7:30 pm
- Dance party with Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha music and more
with Hot Salsa Dance Zone from 8:30 pm – midnight.
No partner needed, No experience required.
Singles welcome!!!
Doors 7:00 pm – Midnight.
$8.00 in advance before Friday February 17
$10.00 cover at the door!
For info visit us at
http://www.HotSalsaDanceZone.com
Call at 604-725-4654 / 604- 808-2311
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Faculty Concert: A Celebration of Czech Music III
Saturday, February 25, 7:30PM
1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam | 604.664.1636 | www.placedesarts.ca
Violinist Roger Mangas and guest pianist Monica Pfau present the third
in their popular series featuring works for violin and piano by Czech
composers.
Mangas and Pfau will perform repertoire from well-known masters Dvorak,
Janacek and Martin, plus newly discovered gems by Nedbal and Foerster,
including North American premieres.
Tickets: $13 / $15 + HST; call 604.664.1636 to reserve.
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A Taste of PoCo Spirit 2012 - Port Coquitlam
Being held at The Gathering Place in Port Coquitlam's Leigh Square
One Evening Event - Saturday, February 18th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Come out for an evening to remember! PoCo Heritage, renowned wine expert
John Gerum, and Earls Kitchen and Bar
have teamed up to present "A Taste of PoCo Spirit 2012".
This year, in line with the theme of "Energy in BC" for Heritage
Week they are featuring wines made using sustainable practices
and delectable appetizers from Port Coquitlam's own Earls Kitchen and
Bar.
The Gathering Place in Leigh Square will set the stage on the evening
Saturday February 18, 2012 for another truly unforgettable night.
Learn tips on how to properly appreciate the wines and pick new and interesting
food pairings.
This is an exciting year for PoCo Heritage as they prepare to establish
a new Heritage Centre in Leigh Square.
They will have a display on hand that will share some of the early concepts
for this facility. Of course, by attending this event you are helping
them get one step closer to this goal!
Tickets are only $45 (NO HST) and can be purchased online here or in person at the Outlet.
** EARLYBIRD SPECIAL** If you buy before January 31st, tickets are only $40!
Please note: Only Cash and Cheque are accepted at the box office. Credit Cards and Debit Cards are accepted online (via PayPal)
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SHARE Society’s annual gala IMAGINE
SHARE Society’s annual gala IMAGINE will be held on Saturday March
3rd, 2012 at the Red Robinson Theatre in Coquitlam from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.
Last year our gala raised over $100,000 to help achieve SHARE’s mission
of helping vulnerable families and individuals in the Tri-cities.
We’re very excited to have Steve Darling, Global TV’s morning
news anchor and Karen Daniels radio personality with JRFM’s morning
crew to host IMAGINE again!
The Underground Circus will return with a spectacular show on the main
stage of the theatre; live and silent auctions, a fabulous raffle and
a chance to meet
Geroy Simon, BC Lions Wide Receiver and winner of the 2011 Grey Cup. This
year, the restaurants competing for the People’s Choice Awards
and Best Dessert and Best Tapas award are: Luscious Creations, Christine
Catering Company, The Port Moody Boat House, Backstage Grille,
White Spot Restaurants, Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse and bar and new this
year are Joey’s Coquitlam, and Wilbur & Sabastians Smokehouse
& Bistro.
Buy your now for a chance to win these amazing prizes: Round Trip Tickets
for Two anywhere in WestJet’s World, 14k White Gold Diamond Hoop
Earrings,
and a Vancity $500 Visa card. Tickets are 3 for $20. Visit www.imagine.sharesociety.ca
to see pictures!
Purchase your tickets today at any Vancity Branch in the Tri-cities. To learn more about IMAGINE please visit http://imagine.sharesociety.ca/.
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The Director Prepares Director's Workshop with Stephen
Heatley
Jan 29 and Feb 5 2012
This intensive Director's workshop will span two weekends and focus on
the the Director's preparation of Canadian Playwright: George F Walker's
Play "Problem Child".
Working along with a cast of actors all the participants will examine
how the Director mines the script for creative clues and production information,
and how s/he works
with actors creatively to achieve the most imaginative and theatrical
production possible.
This play is being produced at UBC this season where Stephen is a faculty
member. Our work will have the benefit of insights from this production
and his
almost forty years of experience as a professional in Canadian Theatre.
We welcome actors wishing to join this workshop.
COST: Stage 43 members and Theatre BC members: $60; other participants:
$75 (this fee includes actors and directors).
March 9,10 & 11 2012
The Comic Role Actor's Workshop with Jay Brazeau.
This Unique Weekend Comedy Intensive will give you an opportunity to
tune your comic gift with a gifted actor of comic genius.
Friday 7-9 or 8-10. Sat. 9-1 and 2- 5 Sunday 9-1 and 2-6 Scene work anyone?
One actor + one actor = comedy.
Come out and learn from this generous and gifted theatre professional.
COST: Stage 43 members: $100; Theatre BC members: $120; non-members: $150
Auditors: Cost Stage 43 members and Theatre BC members: $75; non members:
$100
More info :lark2rising@gmail.com
or go to http://www.orphanprojects.blogspot.com
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Salon Speaker Series: Composer Bramwell Tovey
Thursday, February 9, 7PM
1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam | 604.664.1636 | www.placedesarts.ca
Maestro Tovey is not only the music director of the Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra but also an internationally renowned composer. In February 2011,
Calgary Opera premiered his opera The Inventor. This new opera is the
true tale of a 19th century deceiver and international con man whose get-rich-quick
schemes destroy the lives of his family, friends, strangers and eventually
his own self. Seated at the piano,
with the assistance of a singer, Bramwell Tovey will give the audience
an intimate view into the writing and production of a full-scale opera.
Tickets: $5/person; call 604.664.1636 to reserve.
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La Leche League Canada encourages, promotes and provides
mother-to-mother breastfeeding support
and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health
of children, families and society. LLLC-Coquitlam serves the Tri-Cities,
New Westminster and Burnaby.
LLLC-Coquitlam meets on the second Thursday of each month at SHARE Family
& Community Services Society, Main Floor, 2615 Clarke Street in Port
Moody.
All women interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome
to attend the free monthly LLL meetings.
Series meetings cover an assigned topic of discussion
and allow time for questions and meeting other breastfeeding mothers.
Those who wish to join as members benefit from an additional monthly meeting
on a range of parenting topics and share additional benefits including
access to a resource library and an on-line community of support.
Doors open at 9:45am, and the meeting begins at 10am.
Upcoming open series meeting dates are:
Thursday, December 14th, No series meeting; members' meeting only, call
leader for details
Thursday, January 12th, "Baby Arrives: Family and the Breastfed Baby"
Thursday, February 9th, "The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties"
Visit La Leche League Canada online at www.lllc.ca for more information
or phone the Local LLL Phone Line: (604) 520-4623. This number takes you
to a recorded message
listing Leaders in all communities in the Lower Mainland and their contact
numbers.
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