Arts and culture

Former Abbotsford mayor Henry Braun has released a new book about his family history, titled Follow the Black Lines. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Former Abbotsford mayor releases book about family’s history

Henry Braun’s Mennonite parents fled from the Russians during Second World War

 

Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz on Saturday, March 11. (File Photo)

Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz this weekend

Women’s choir Elektra will continue the Cheam Vista Concert series this weekend.…

 

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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…

 

Via B.C. Creative’s Interactive Fund partnership, the Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park received $40,000 in funding for a light and sound installation exploring the effects of colonialism

Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation near Agassiz granted $40,000 for light and sound exhibition

Installation at Syéxw Chó:leqw will explore effects of colonialism

Via B.C. Creative’s Interactive Fund partnership, the Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park received $40,000 in funding for a light and sound installation exploring the effects of colonialism
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
The crew for @Home — a new, Indigenous focused, home makeover show that will be airing in Fall 2023 — recently gave the studio, of Ojibwe and Cree fashion designer Linda Kay Peters, a complete makeover. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

New home makeover show features famous fashion designer Linda Kay Peters

The Ojibwe and Cree and Seabird Island First Nation designer will feature on fifth episode of @Home

The crew for @Home — a new, Indigenous focused, home makeover show that will be airing in Fall 2023 — recently gave the studio, of Ojibwe and Cree fashion designer Linda Kay Peters, a complete makeover. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
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).
Authors Jordan Abel (left), Marsha Lederman and Harrison Mooney are the keynote speakers at the Fraser Valley Literary Festival in Abbotsford on Nov. 3 and 4. (Photo credits from left: Sweetmoon Photography, Ben Nelms and Jeff Vinnick)

Literary Festival returns to UFV with 11 authors on the schedule

Keynote program features Jordan Abel, Marsha Lederman and Harrison Mooney

Authors Jordan Abel (left), Marsha Lederman and Harrison Mooney are the keynote speakers at the Fraser Valley Literary Festival in Abbotsford on Nov. 3 and 4. (Photo credits from left: Sweetmoon Photography, Ben Nelms and Jeff Vinnick)
People can take in the legend of the basket ogress, Th’owxiya, an old hungry spirit on Nov. 12 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted)

Kwantlen tale of ogress Th’owxiya will be told in children’s theatre piece coming to Chilliwack

‘Children will learn from this story to welcome animal spirits into their everyday lives,’ says author

People can take in the legend of the basket ogress, Th’owxiya, an old hungry spirit on Nov. 12 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted)
With beauty and enthusiasm, Black Umfolosi captivates audiences with the traditional songs and dances of Southern Africa. (Submitted)

South African music and dancing coming to Chilliwack stage

Black Umfolosi will immerse people in revelry of South African culture

With beauty and enthusiasm, Black Umfolosi captivates audiences with the traditional songs and dances of Southern Africa. (Submitted)
Taylor Starr and Don Froese of Seabird Island are two of four explorers on a journey to find Slumach’s gold – and so much more – in History Channel’s “Deadman’s Curse.” (Photo/History Channel)

Journey for truth in ‘Deadman’s Curse’ worth its weight in gold

Seabird Island explorers seek closure, medicine starring in History Channel series

Taylor Starr and Don Froese of Seabird Island are two of four explorers on a journey to find Slumach’s gold – and so much more – in History Channel’s “Deadman’s Curse.” (Photo/History Channel)
G.W. Graham grad Chase Gray designed an unlockable road kit and goalkeeper kit for the FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) mode in FIFA 23. (EA Sports)

Chilliwack artist provides Indigenous artwork for FIFA 23

G.W. Graham grad Chase Gray and nine others from the Musqueam Indian Band worked on the project

G.W. Graham grad Chase Gray designed an unlockable road kit and goalkeeper kit for the FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) mode in FIFA 23. (EA Sports)
The Fraser Valley Symphony is seeking new musicians.

Fraser Valley Symphony seeks new musicians

Abbotsford-based group will celebrate its 39th season

The Fraser Valley Symphony is seeking new musicians.
Billie Shauer practising her craft, creating a clay salad bowl during a quiet morning pottery session. (Eric J. Welsh/Hope Standard)

Pottery pro looks forward to Hope Art Crawl

Billie Shauer has been working with clay, and teaching others how to do so, for five decades

Billie Shauer practising her craft, creating a clay salad bowl during a quiet morning pottery session. (Eric J. Welsh/Hope Standard)
Andrea Chapman presents her favourite photos in ‘Time and Light,’ an exhibition being held throughout August at the Hope Arts Gallery.

Time and Light photography exhibition coming to Hope Arts Gallery

Andrea Chapman presents some of her favourite landscape and wildlife photos throughout August

Andrea Chapman presents her favourite photos in ‘Time and Light,’ an exhibition being held throughout August at the Hope Arts Gallery.
Peter Scherle standing next to ‘Shush,’ outside its new location at the Hope Arts Gallery. (Eric J. Welsh/ Hope Standard)

Shush statue finds new home outside Hope Arts Gallery

Peter and Bev Scherle bought the statue from Communities in Bloom and donated it to the gallery

Peter Scherle standing next to ‘Shush,’ outside its new location at the Hope Arts Gallery. (Eric J. Welsh/ Hope Standard)
Works of Rambo-themed art created for the 35th anniversary celebrations held in Hope in 2017. (Tourism Hope: Cascades & Canyons)

Rambo-themed art exhibit planned for Hope’s First Blood anniversary event

The call is out to local artists as the town prepares to welcome Rambo enthusiasts in October

Works of Rambo-themed art created for the 35th anniversary celebrations held in Hope in 2017. (Tourism Hope: Cascades & Canyons)
Mila Koveschnikova’s paintings will be on display throughout July at the Hope Arts Gallery. (submitted photo)

Hope Arts Gallery show honours Ukraine and Canada

Artist Mila Koveschnikova was born and raised in Eastern Ukraine and feels sad for her homeland

Mila Koveschnikova’s paintings will be on display throughout July at the Hope Arts Gallery. (submitted photo)
Picture of the Vancouver art gallery from 2014. (Kay Yamagishi/Flickr)

Sustainability and world class art to meet in new Vancouver Art Gallery building

Federal government kicks in $29 million to help fund ‘passive house’ arts centre in downtown Vancouver

Picture of the Vancouver art gallery from 2014. (Kay Yamagishi/Flickr)
Harrison Firefighter Fred Webber smiles as he holds copies of the two Chicken Soup for the Soul books that contain his story. (Adam Louis/Observer)

Harrison firefighter publishes story in 2 ‘Chicken Soup’ books

Fred Webber fulfilled his firefighting dream in his mid 50s

Harrison Firefighter Fred Webber smiles as he holds copies of the two Chicken Soup for the Soul books that contain his story. (Adam Louis/Observer)
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