PNE
Singers, dancers, musicians and stand-up comedians are invited to apply for an opportunity to show off their talent at this summer's PNE Star Showdown.The PNE is accepting entries from across the province for the talent show where past winners include Michael Bublé and Carly Rae Jepsen, who cleaned up at the Juno Awards Sunday.
The contest is open to all amateur performers ages six and up and includes $10,000 in cash prizes and more than $22,000 in New Image College scholarships.
The PNE Star Showdown will showcase the best performers from across the province throughout four days of competition at the annual fair, which this year runs from Aug. 17 to Sept. 2. To audition for the 2013 Star Showdown, solo acts and groups of up to eight competitors are asked to submit an entry form along with a performance video, DVD or YouTube link no later than 4: 30 p.m. June 7. For information on submitting an entry, visit pne.ca/starshowdown.
JAPAN TOWN
Vancouver Language School and Japanese Hall are celebrating the season with an Eco Spring Market Fair, Saturday April 27 from 9: 30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m.
Look for Japanese flowers and plants, foods and sweets, antiques and recycled goods available for sale. The event also includes a special talk and crafts with a focus on solar energy in celebration of the recent installation of solar panels at the hall and the launch of Eco-kids chairs, made up from foldable and 100 per cent recyclable, corrugated cardboard. The hall is located at 487 Alexander St.
WEST END
The West End Community Centre is hosting its eighth annual Art in the City visual arts sale, which launches with a gala May 10 followed by the art sale May 11 and 12.
The sale gives art lovers an opportunity to check out a large selection of original visual art, including drawings, paintings and photography by more than 50 artists. The West End Community Centre is located at 870 Denman St.
MAIN STREET
This Thursday, April 25, Twisted Poets Literary Salon presents novelist James McCann and "Writers in the Making" from Eric Hamber secondary at an open mic event from 7 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main St.
The suggested donation at the door is $5. All are welcome. Twisted Poets runs the second Wednesday and the fourth Thursday of the month. For more information visit at pandorascollective.com. [email protected]
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