Local Arts

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Character cuts conference to explore the 'real' Cuba

Canadian musician has set up home in Nashville

Presentation House exhibit marks Douglas's first foray into abstracts

Several local authors are among the finalists vying for recognition in seven categories at the 30th Annual BC Book Prizes. The West Coast Book Prize Society announced its shortlist earlier this month.

Former astronaut chronicles his journey

North Vancouver-based Landrock Entertainment, run by North Shore producer Erica Landrock, presents a new history series titled Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia , which premiered March 20 on Knowledge Network.

Strathcona artist Torrie Groening will be showcasing 16 of her photo montage works at a solo exhibit entitled Out of Studio at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. The show runs April 1 to 13.

The West Coast Harp Society presents a concert by world-renowned Irish harpist Maire Ni Chathasaigh and guitarist Chris Newman at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver, on April 6, at 8 p.m.

Going Dark by James W. Hall, Minotaur Books, 294 pages, $29.95. Passion and common sense are often mutually exclusive and especially so for James W. Hall’s main character.