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1 Centre francophone de 4 PoCo Heritage Tri-Cities Get 942b Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam 2248 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam Up-Close maillardville.com pocoheritage.org Friday 30 September Saturday,1 October with Culture FrenchDOGWOOD Book Club and DiscussionPAVILION, Signed, Sealed, Delivered!,COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, CITY CENTRE Sep. 28 – 30 6:30pm1655 to 8:30pm WINSLOW AVE., Coquitlam 11:00am to 4:00pm 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Come and immerse yourself into a book and Learn about staying connected in the days discusscoquitlam.ca/culturedays its impact on society with the Société before texts and emails! Readcoqlibrary.ca old letters and FrancophoneFriday, de S Maillardville’sep. 28, 1 – 3PM book club. 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Granby,participating Québec from Vietnamin this interactive as a child during drawing workshop performances in celebration of BC Culture Days. communities from across Canada host over the Tet hostedOffensive. by We local will artist discuss Tammy the book Pilon. and Learn about the Performances will include Korean and Chinese 7,500 free, hands-on, interactive activities the theme of genocide and how this issue 5 Leigh Square Community Arts Village world of drawing with water-soluble pencils and how to drummers. All ages are welcome. Kids can also enjoy that inviteThis guide the publicto Culture to create, Days in participate Coquitlam, Port effects the society that we have today. 2253 Leigh Square Place, Port Coquitlam turn your drawing into a beautiful watercolour.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare This is interactive First Nations drumming workshops. and share.Coquitlam, and Port Moody has been organized by the collaborative efforts of the Evergreen 1a Sunday,a 2free October opportunity but please pre-register online or call Registration is not needed--just drop in! Saturday 1 October Cultural Centre, Place des Arts, Port Moody Discover Francophone Culture, The cities of Port Moody, Coquitlam and 1:00pm604.927.4386. to 4:00pm Space is limited. Arts Trade Fair and Diwali Festival, Arts Centre, City of Port Moody, Coquitlam Port Coquitlam will join 900 participating Please note location for this event is 209 12:00pm to 3:00pm Heritage, Leigh Square Community Arts Village Lebleu Street in Coquitlam Celebrate the national annual event that communitiesand Centre in francophone celebrating de Culture Maillardville Days .as On SUNday, SEP. 30, 1 – 2pm PINETREE COMMUNITY CENTRE Join us for the discovery of the Maghreb combines cultural events across1260 Canada Pinetree by Way, Coquitlam we offerbehalf over of 20each free organization events from and Sept.the communi 28 - 30.- cultureBhangra in all its including Dance Lmusic,esson songs and promoting the widest possible access to the ties that we serve through our activities and food tastingCelebrate typical Culture of the North Days Africa by participating region. in a beginnerarts, heritage and culture. Leighcoquitlam.ca/culturedays Square Try somethingprograms, we new! acknowledge The Tri-Cities the support Culture of the This a greatlesson opportunity of Bhangra for culturaldance leadexchange by Dogwoods Southcollaborates Asian with Diwali FestSA toT provideURday, an SE ArtsP. 29, 4 – 10pm Days volunteers,weekend presentsdonors, sponsors a unique and interactivefunders who and discussions that fuel our curiosity about Trade Fair, with demonstrations,Dance exhibitions, Battle and Graffiti Art Expo support our individual and collective efforts differentActivity people Group.and cultures Move worldwide. to the beat and rhythm whileand performances! Enjoy even more with face opportunity thatCULTURE! (XXXX)invites the public to roll up OF FREE EVENTS HAPPENINGLocal dancers will battle andIN showcase (YOUR their skills on the CITY)! Culture days in and days out. learning simple steps. This is a free opportunitypainting, but please henna, and Rangoli art activities. their sleeves as they are welcomed to enter 2 Coquitlampre-register Heritage onlineSociety or call 604.927.6094. Space is limited. floor. Categories for youth and adults, with local DJ’s and the behind-the-scenesINSERT world of artists, HEADLINE1116 Brunette Avenue, HERE Coquitlam judges. Graffiti Art will be on display and participants can creators and historians. The events are fun, coquitlamheritage.ca 6 Rotary Club of Port Coquitlamparticipate in this interactive art expo. More information Friday 30 September 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam creative, family-friendly and free! Through GLEN PINE PAVILION portal.clubrunner.ca/1780 about the event, times and venue available at coquitlam. Insert event details hereEdwardian1200 Medicine Glen Pine, 11:00am CRT., toCoquitl 5:00pmam Culture Days, we are committed to reaching Saturday, 1 October ca/culturedays. the goal of having all Canadians in every Edwardiancoquitlam.ca/culturedays Medicine, Noon to 4:00pm Saturday, 1 October Dictionary Project, 1:00pm to 4:00pm community share their love of culture and Come learnSatur aboutday, Edwardian-era Sep. 29, 10A medicineM – 2:30 bypm participating in an interactive scavenger hunt The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam will be making it a daily habit. Glen Pine Culture Days Open House showcasing the importanceEVERGREEN of the use of a CULTURAL CENTRE throughout Mackin House Museum. There will 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam be prizes,Hands-on multiple activitiesand interactive and yummy activities treats with the Glendictionary. Pine The benefits in the clubs free for anyone50 Pluswho comes.Society All groups ages are and welcome, clubs. A chance todistribution explore of an Usborne Dictionaryevergreenculturalcentre.ca to all we hope to see you all here! grade 4 students in Port Coquitlam.SATURD PromotingAY, SEP. 29, 12:30 - 4:30PM different options for fun, entertainment and socialthe importance of Literacy. interaction in our multicultural community for the 50 Sunday, sep. 30, 12:30 – 3:30PM 3 Place Plus.des Arts Full itinerary is available online and at the facility. Tour Lululiving micro-home at Art Gallery at Evergreen 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam 7 Terry Fox Library Lululiving is a micro-dwelling designed and built by placedesarts.ca 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam Thank you to our Vancouver artist, Germaine Koh. Gallery staff will be Saturday, 1 October https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/locations/PC on-site to offer tours and answer questions about Culture Days Partners N.O.T.A!COQUITLAM A Night of the HERITAGEArts, AT MACKIN HOUSEFriday 30 September 7:00pm1116 to 10:00pm Brunette Ave., Coquitlam Arts Focus, 11:00am to 4:00pmLululiving. Visit the interior of this 160 ft² home on Are youcoquitlamheritage.ca 19+? Then you're invited to Place des Join members of Port Coquitlam'swheels, art built group to Art re-imagine the possibilities for small- Arts' NOTA: A Night of the Arts! Take part in Saturday, Sep. 29, 10am – 4pm Focus as they demonstrate scalea variety living. of different This outdoor installation is part of our gallery two innovative art workshops of your choice, art forms. Watch master painters and other includingCulture pottery, Days taiko at drumming, Mackin H dance,ouse craftspeople showcase theirexhibition talent. Germaine Koh: Home Made Home, where the visual artJoin and us musical for hands-on theatre ledactivities by Place and des tours of our new artist explores notions of home, common space and civic Arts' professional instructors. In between Saturday 1 October workshops,exhibit, enjoy Heirlooms complimentary and tapasTreasures. and In this unique3D Printing, 11:00am to 12:30pmengagement with a do-it-yourself, creative approach to purchaseexhibition, a glass of wewine, are beer offering or non-alcoholic the public an opportunityCome learn to about 3D printersbuilding and some for artof and the everyday. beverage.celebrate This fun-filled, their precious no stress heritageevening of while offeringthe strategic amazing things you can do with them in this free introductory session. All are art is freesolutions as part ofto Culture ensure Days. these Register treasures are not lost in time. online at brownpapertickets.com or by phone welcome! PLACE DES ARTS at 604-664-1636. 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam POIRIER COMMUNITY CENTRE placedesarts.ca 630 POIRIER ST., Coquitlam Sunday, sep. 30, 2 – 4PM coquitlam.ca/culturedays Family Day at PdA SATURday, SEP. 29, 1 – 3pm Gather up the clan and drop by Family Day at PdA to Acrylic Abstract Painting to Music immerse yourself in art! Tour the galleries and create Learn abstract acrylic painting techniques and then use your own masterpieces in a variety of all-ages, drop- your creativity to paint while listening to different types of in-style art activities based on the subject matter and/ music. This interactive workshop is hosted by local artist or mediums of the exhibitions. Pre-register online at Danica Noort. This is a free opportunity but please pre- brownpapertickets.com. register. Space is limited.

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Coquitlam Public Art Scavenger Hunt pocoheritage.org pomoarts.ca In 2016, SkyTrain arrived in Coquitlam! In friday, sep. 28, 9:30am – 5pm Saturday, Sep 29, 11AM – 3PM celebration of the four Evergreen Extension saturday, Sep. 29, 9:30am – 5PM SUNDAY, SEP 30, 11AM – 3pm stops, multiple works of public art were created The Secret Life of Trees Build a beat! Crafting, Music & Art and installed at each station. The City is issuing Join us in the PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives for Feeling creative? Ready to get your hands dirty? Inspired a fun challenge: visit all four Coquitlam stations our annual Carol Hubbard Memorial Natural History by rhythm? Join us as we transform our Appleyard Parlour on the Evergreen Extension and answer Exhibit! “The Secret Life of Trees” is an exhibit created in into a music makerspace. Using recycled materials, build questions about the public art. By joining in collaboration with the PoCo Heritage Trees community your own instrument, showcase your skills and have the fun, you will have the chance to discover group. This close-up and intimate exhibit will explore the a dance party! Also, be sure to check out our Art 4 Life Coquitlam and the Evergreen Extension, learn magnificent solitary giants that we live amongst and with. exhibition in our gallery spaces. Created by local artists, about public art, and enter to win some cool The exhibit includes an enchanting indoor forest, and this exhibit inspires and engages young people by taking prizes! Event info and how to particpate at many fun and engaging activities including a woodland visitors of all ages through an interactive art experience. coquitlam.ca/culturedays scavenger hunt, leaf colouring, and a take-home tree seed Everyone welcome! No one is ‘too old’ or ‘too young’! planting activity! Port Moody Scavenger Hunt Follow clues through Port NOONS CREEK FISH HATCHERY 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody Moody for the 4th annual Sunday, Sep. 30, 1 – 2:30pm noonscreek.org Scavenger Hunt! You’ll see The Secret Life of Trees Downtown Walking Tour some of the City’s public Join us for an eye-opening walking tour, that will lead FRIday, Sept. 28, 9 – 11am art, view great historical you through Downtown Port Coquitlam and its gorgeous Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 – 11am sites and increase your gardens and parks. Over the course of the tour you will sunday, Sept. 30, 9 – 11am get to explore much of the city’s natural history, including eco knowledge along the Happenings at the Hatchery! information and stories about Port Coquitlam’s many way. We’ll have a riddle for Drop by the hatchery and participate in the daily salmon gardens and heritage trees. This tour is part of the PoCo you to solve - win some hatchery duties, tour the lab, walk Bennie Trail, check Heritage Museum and Archives’ annual Carol Hubbard great Port Moody swag. out the new Welcome Post, and make an environmental Memorial Natural History Exhibit: “The Secret Life of Grab your family and necklace. This is a family friendly event and all ages are Trees”. This exhibit, created in collaboration with the friends and sign up at welcome. portmoody.ca/culturedays PoCo Heritage Trees community group, is a close-up and intimate exhibit which explores the magnificent solitary giants that we live amongst and with. INLET THEATRE 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody portmoodymuseum.org MICHAEL WRIGHT ART GALLERY at The Gathering Place 2253 Leigh square, Port Coquitlam SUNDAY, Sep 30, 3 – 4PM Venosta Radio Show portcoquitlam.ca Join the Port Moody Station Museum for the Venosta friday, sep. 28, 1 – 5pm Radio Show as they take you back to the days before

Create saturday, Sep. 29, 9AM – 5PM (YOUR CITY) (YOUR television when families would gather around the radio e Dorothy Doherty | Field Notes & Paper Diaries to be entertained by stories, ads, and music. Enjoy a Participat Visit artist Dorothy Doherty’s exhibition Field Notes & free behind-the-scenes look at how a 1920’s radio show Paper Diaries: Explorations in Paint and Paper, featuring was executed. Performed by the Expect Theatre. works created as part of her three-month residency at Share Leigh Square focused on the accumulation of paper in our lives. Artworks on display take the form of paper on MOSSOM CREEK HATCHERY & EDUCATION panel, small paper sculptures, as well as mixed media and CENTRE NORTH END OF Mossom Creek Dr., Port Moody painting. Join us foraweekend of musicvisualart danceand more! mossomcreek.org Sunday, SEP 30, 11am – 2pm This guide to Culture Days is the result of SATURday, Sep. 29, 1 – 3pm Salmon Sunday at Mossom Creek the collaborative efforts of the Coquitlam Collage Workshop with Artist in Residence Dorothy Come to a magical creekside place deep in a beautiful Heritage Society, Coquitlam Public Library, Doherty forest that offers photo ops galore! Enjoy salmon hatchery Evergreen Cultural Centre, Leigh Square Unleash your creative side with a FREE collage workshop tours and feed young coho. Visit our nature centre and Community Arts Village, Place des Arts, PoCo taught by Artist in Residence Dorothy Doherty. An join us for refreshments on the patio. We’ll surprise you Heritage, and Port Moody Arts Centre with accomplished Vancouver-area artist, Dorothy’s practice with stories and videos of the many wildlife creatures the support of the cities of Coquitlam, Port includes mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpting, captured on our nature cams. Delight in our native Coquitlam and Port Moody. printmaking, and ceramics. Join this exciting workshop exploring collage and the element of rhythm. Suitable for vegetation teaching garden and check out our green roof. Learn about local native plants and their historic uses on On behalf of each organization and everyone from beginners to advanced artists and makers. guided explorations at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. the communities we serve through our Materials are provided. activities and programs,CULTURE! we (XXXX)acknowledge OF FREE EVENTS HAPPENING IN (YOUR CITY)! the many volunteers, donors, sponsors 4CATS ARTS STUDIO and funders who support artsINSERT and culture HEADLINE155 - 2627 Shaugh HEREnessy St., Port Coquitlam through Culture Days and throughout the 4cats.com year. Insert event detailsSUNd hereay, Sep. 30, 2 – 4PM Watercolour to Music inspired by Paul Klee - Open House Join us for an afternoon of water colouring to music. Inspired by the great Paul Klee’s love of music and watercolour painting. No fee, everyone welcome. A line is a dot that went for a walk. - Paul Klee

SILK ART GALLERY Across the country, communities, organizations, 2419 CLARKE ST., Port Moody and individuals are hosting OnBeat events where silkgallery.ca drumming and/or rhythm-inspired activities are taking place during Culture Days. Look for the OnBeat Saturday, Sep 29, 10 – 11AM events happening in the Tri Cities! Social Media for Artists - ArtBiz Talk with Jeff Wilson Join award winning artist Jeff Wilson as he discusses Drumming is: the pros and cons of a social media presence for artists. Universal – nearly every culture in the world has some Jeff will also introduce the best-known platforms, form of percussion music. including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Varied – there are thousands of rhythms and patterns Hootsuite, Snapchat, and MailChimp. to explore. Accessible – whether someone is a toddler or a SUNday, Sep 30, 2 – 3PM centenarian, they can bang a drum! Palette Knife Florals! Painting Demonstration: Claire Inclusive – collective drumming events are welcoming Sower and designed to include all willing participants. Join Claire Sower as she conducts a live demonstration Powerful – the rhythm of a drum excites the of palette knife painting techniques commonly seen heartbeat, moves the feet, and stirs the soul. in her beautiful floral works. Different from painting with a brush, palette knife painting techniques can help OnBeat programming is not limited to drumming. achieve a variety of effects, from sweeping strokes to Rhythm can make its way into many different art refined details. forms and cultural practices including dance, visual arts, theatre, digital arts and storytelling.

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