The holidays are just around the corner, and to celebrate we have plenty of activities and events to help you get in the spirit.
Our Reflections: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity event is on Sunday, December 8. Bring the whole family to enjoy storytelling, music, lantern making and a tea salon to celebrate the many cultures that make up our community.
Our adult-only Festive Felting event is on December 6. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends to try something new while creating something you can easily gift.
Winter registration is already underway! With classes filling up quickly, don't delay and plan for the new year today.
Also, if you have some people to cross off your gift list, our Christmas Boutique is open until December 21! Stop by and see the many ornaments, jewelry, cards, homewares and decor we have on offer, made by artisans in our community. While you are here, make sure you take a look at our fantastic exhibits currently on display, including our popular Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition,now in it's 30th year. Our exhibitions are on view until December 19.
With so much going on, we hope to see you this December.
Happy holidays from the Place des Arts family to yours,
Aurora van Roon
Communications Coordinator
what's on?
Celebrate Coquitlam's cultural diversity
On December 8, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm, join us to discover the diverse cultures and customs that make up our community. This free, family event highlights the cultural make-up of our city: Chinese, Korean, Persian and European.
Make lanterns based around these cultures traditions, hear music from Place des Arts students, see performances from a First Nations artist and enjoy a hot cup of tea. This year our focus is humour, and how it brings things to light.
Our partners over at Mackin House are
also hosting fun events including caroling with Amy Newman & The Christmas Revelers, heritage crafts and baking. Enjoy some hot chocolate and see what they have on offer with their
Home Front: WWII exhibit.
This time of year is about reflection. Reflecting on your year, how you spent your time and on what is important to you. Join us and bring your year to light.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this fun, family event:
Learn how to felt in a fun atmosphere
On Friday, December 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm come to learn the art of wet felting in a relaxed and social event, with our adult-only (19+) Festive Felting pARTy@PdA.
The event includes complimentary sweet and savory tidbits, and a cash bar will offer white and red wine, beer and soft drinks.
Gather up your friends and learn how to make felted gifts and ornaments. Supplies are easy to find in the Lower Mainland, so you can carry on with your holiday crafting at home.
Attendees will receive a 10% discount on all purchases at our Christmas Boutique!
Registration is already open and January is only a month away. Take the time now to enroll in classes or lessons. We have many incredible things on offer for kids and adults that will help start your new year off right. Some highlights include:
Corynne is a local self-taught watercolour artist. Her current compositions are portraits of animals and her
beautiful images show an incredible amount of skill and depth.
Read more about Corynne, tips and tricks for watercolours, advice for young artists and her artistic process.
PJ Storytime in the Parlour with CPL,
December 11, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at Mackin House. Children can come in their PJ's and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and storytime with the Coquitlam Public library! 3+ years.
Danse Etc.'s Festive AF Heels Workshop, December 10, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Join the Army of Sass, a heels dance training and performance group for women of all levels, all ages (19+) and all sizes for a fun workshop!
The Double Axe Murders,
December 10 - 14, at Evergreen Cultural Centre. A psychological thrilled, steeped in Newfoundland folklore!
Jumpstart Christmas Music & Storytime, December 18, 5:30 - 6:15 pm & 6:30 - 7:15 pm, at the Pinetree Community Centre. Join them to move, sing, dance and play to the sounds of Christmas. All proceeds will be donated to SHARE food bank fund.
Redevelopment plans at the Coquitlam Centre
Details have been released to the public regarding the City of Coquitlam's plans for developing a city centre.
There will be three unique districts based around the SkyTrain stations including a new entertainment area.
The holidays are just around the corner, and to celebrate we have plenty of activities and events to help you get in the spirit. 
Details have been released to the public regarding the City of Coquitlam's plans for developing a city centre. 
