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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series - Town Centre Park - Soul/R&B Night
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Summer Concert Series powerhouse performers span three musical genres.  With two full 45-minute sets\, audiences will get to hear more songs from each night’s band than ever before. \nKrystle Dos Santos: Krystle Dos Santos is a two-time Western Canadian Music Award winning soul\, jazz and R&B singer. With an extraordinary voice that is commanding\, powerful and rich with talent\, her music\, inspired by classic and neo-soul combined with smooth R&B elements\, is executed brilliantly; It’s simultaneously elegant\, bold and sensual. \nThese events are free to attend.
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/summer-concert-series-town-centre-park-soul-rb-night/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Town Centre Park\, 1299 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 4S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:arts,culture,family,music,outdoors,summer
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Moon Family Day - Coquitlam Heritage Society
DESCRIPTION:Visit us in Heritage Square along with a host of performers and community partners for our third annual Mid-Autumn Moon Family Day celebration. \nLearn about mooncakes\, get your face painted\, enjoy performances from Uzume Taiko\, a Lion dance by the Shao Lin Hung Gar Lion Dance Team\, and a special performance by The BC Chinese Music Ensemble presented by Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra. \nVisit our community partner tents from Coquitlam Public Library\, Place des Arts\, Opus Art Supplies and the Asian Impact Society. \nVisit Place des Arts to view the Asian Impact Society’s art exhibition\, get your face painted\, and share the customs and traditions celebrated during this festival. \nCoquitlam Heritage is proud to participate in Culture Days with this event.
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/mid-autumn-moon-family-day-coquitlam-heritage-society-2/
LOCATION:Mackin House\, 1116 Brunette Ave.\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:culture,family,history & heritage
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SUMMARY:Culture Days - Town Centre Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Coquitlam as we celebrate Culture Days! \nCulture Days is an annual national celebration of arts\, culture\, and creativity!  At the end of each September\, millions of people attend thousands of free arts and culture events across the country. \nCulture Days’ programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. \n 
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/culture-days-town-centre-park/
LOCATION:Town Centre Park\, 1299 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3
CATEGORIES:arts,Countdown,culture,family,food,music,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230924T193000
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SUMMARY:The Travelling Mabels - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Travelling Mabels’ show is presented to the audience in a casual\, kitchen party\, story telling format. All four band members are seated for the performance\, with each musician taking their turn at singing their song\, like a songwriters in the round. The show is 80% original composition with a few known and not so well known traditional or cover songs added to each set. Instrumentation consists of acoustic guitars\, bass\, a small snare/kick drum set up\, piano\, accordion and harmonica. You can expect plenty of three part harmony and a generous helping of old jokes and story telling. \nABOUT THE TRAVELLING MABELS:\nEva Levesque\, Lana Floen\, Therry Lawson and Keith Floen are The Travelling Mabels. \nThe Travelling Mabels are an award-winning folk/country group from southern Alberta. For more than fifteen years\, they have brought their own unique brand of harmony\, humour and musicianship to audiences from coast to coast\, performing at venues ranging from folk clubs and community halls to big festivals. You can expect an engaging\, fun filled\, story telling evening of song and musicianship that will take you on a roller coaster ride of laughter\, tears and joy! They have shared the stage with many notable artists including Ian Tyson\, Tom Jackson\, The Elvis Imperials and Gene Watson. They have collectively written and recorded four CDs which have enjoyed extensive airplay on radio stations such as CBC and CKUA. \nThe Travelling Mabels have released their fourth and latest CD “Take Me Home” produced and arranged by band member Keith Floen.“Take Me Home” was nominated for the 2022 CMAB Album of the Year. A collection of 11 songs\, made up of 9 new original songs\, a Billy Joel piano instrumental cover and a fresh remix of their previously released song Alberta Blue (featuring a cameo performance by Ian Tyson) to coincide with Red Barn Books publishing release of the children’s picture book “Alberta Blue – A prairie sky lullaby.” Which has won WINNER\, CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR! 2022 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $37 | Senior: $34 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/the-travelling-mabels-evergreen-cultural-centre/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,Concert,culture,family,music
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SUMMARY:Hey\, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\nCREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER \nHey Viola!\, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero\, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights\, Black Lives Matter\, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!\, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos\, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis\, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story\, ultimately an important Canadian story. \nBut who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946\, a decision that made history\, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada? Teaming up to create this work are two immense talents: Tracey Power\, Co-creator and Director\, who created Glory\, Chelsea Hotel\, The Songs of Leonard Cohen and the musical Miss Shakespeare and Krystle Dos Santos\, an extraordinary actor\, blues\, jazz and soul singer and creator of “BLAK”\, exploring Canada’s Black history. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $45 | Senior: $38 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/hey-viola-viola-desmond-the-soundtrack-of-a-life-evergreen-cultural-centre-3/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,culture,family,history & heritage,music,theatre
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SUMMARY:Hey\, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\nCREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER \nHey Viola!\, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero\, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights\, Black Lives Matter\, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!\, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos\, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis\, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story\, ultimately an important Canadian story. \nBut who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946\, a decision that made history\, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada? Teaming up to create this work are two immense talents: Tracey Power\, Co-creator and Director\, who created Glory\, Chelsea Hotel\, The Songs of Leonard Cohen and the musical Miss Shakespeare and Krystle Dos Santos\, an extraordinary actor\, blues\, jazz and soul singer and creator of “BLAK”\, exploring Canada’s Black history. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $45 | Senior: $38 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/hey-viola-viola-desmond-the-soundtrack-of-a-life-evergreen-cultural-centre-2/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,culture,family,history & heritage,music,theatre
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Film Festival - Coquitlam Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Coquitlam Public Library for short films\, documentaries\, and feature length films covering Indigenous culture\, history\, and experiences. Registration not required. See the website for further information.
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/indigenous-film-festival-coquitlam-public-library/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Public Library – City Centre Branch\, 1169 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3B 0Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,culture,Movie
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230928T220000
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SUMMARY:Hey\, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\nCREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER \nHey Viola!\, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero\, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights\, Black Lives Matter\, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!\, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos\, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis\, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story\, ultimately an important Canadian story. \nBut who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946\, a decision that made history\, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada? Teaming up to create this work are two immense talents: Tracey Power\, Co-creator and Director\, who created Glory\, Chelsea Hotel\, The Songs of Leonard Cohen and the musical Miss Shakespeare and Krystle Dos Santos\, an extraordinary actor\, blues\, jazz and soul singer and creator of “BLAK”\, exploring Canada’s Black history. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $45 | Senior: $38 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/hey-viola-viola-desmond-the-soundtrack-of-a-life-evergreen-cultural-centre/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,culture,family,history & heritage,music,theatre
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SUMMARY:Hey\, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\nCREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER \nHey Viola!\, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero\, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights\, Black Lives Matter\, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!\, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos\, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis\, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story\, ultimately an important Canadian story. \nBut who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946\, a decision that made history\, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada? Teaming up to create this work are two immense talents: Tracey Power\, Co-creator and Director\, who created Glory\, Chelsea Hotel\, The Songs of Leonard Cohen and the musical Miss Shakespeare and Krystle Dos Santos\, an extraordinary actor\, blues\, jazz and soul singer and creator of “BLAK”\, exploring Canada’s Black history. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $45 | Senior: $38 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/hey-viola-viola-desmond-the-soundtrack-of-a-life-evergreen-cultural-centre/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,culture,family,history & heritage,music,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T163000
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SUMMARY:All My Relations: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Place des Arts
DESCRIPTION:Place des Arts is honored to host First Nations Artist and Educator\, Christine Mackenzie.  Last year\, Christine presented and facilitated a powerful afternoon of sharing art that was appreciated by families of all ages. Christine will be back again to share her unique art perspective around the importance of the cedar bough through a drawing and painting activity.
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/all-my-relations-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-place-des-arts/
LOCATION:Place des Arts\, 1120 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show,arts,culture,family,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Place des Arts":MAILTO:info@placedesarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T150000
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SUMMARY:Hey\, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\nCREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER \nHey Viola!\, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero\, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights\, Black Lives Matter\, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!\, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos\, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis\, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story\, ultimately an important Canadian story. \nBut who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946\, a decision that made history\, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada? Teaming up to create this work are two immense talents: Tracey Power\, Co-creator and Director\, who created Glory\, Chelsea Hotel\, The Songs of Leonard Cohen and the musical Miss Shakespeare and Krystle Dos Santos\, an extraordinary actor\, blues\, jazz and soul singer and creator of “BLAK”\, exploring Canada’s Black history. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $45 | Senior: $38 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/hey-viola-viola-desmond-the-soundtrack-of-a-life-evergreen-cultural-centre-4/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,culture,family,history & heritage,music,theatre
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SUMMARY:Hey\, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life - Evergreen Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SHOW\nCREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER \nHey Viola!\, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero\, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights\, Black Lives Matter\, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!\, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos\, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis\, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story\, ultimately an important Canadian story. \nBut who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946\, a decision that made history\, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada? Teaming up to create this work are two immense talents: Tracey Power\, Co-creator and Director\, who created Glory\, Chelsea Hotel\, The Songs of Leonard Cohen and the musical Miss Shakespeare and Krystle Dos Santos\, an extraordinary actor\, blues\, jazz and soul singer and creator of “BLAK”\, exploring Canada’s Black history. \nTICKETS ON SALE!\nAdult: $45 | Senior: $38 | Student: $16
URL:https://visitcoquitlam-new.arraydev.me/event/hey-viola-viola-desmond-the-soundtrack-of-a-life-evergreen-cultural-centre/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult,arts,culture,family,history & heritage,music,theatre
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