The Dimes + PechaKucha 34th Edition

  Inside this New West Spotlight Newsletter…

 🌧️ New West Weather - Special Weather Statement ⛈️ 

 Rain joke of the day - Why do sailors eat shellfish when rain is forecast? 🐚 

(answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

🗓️ New West Events - What are you doing today? ❓️ 

🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News - The Dimes + PechaKucha 34th Edition

 😀 Viral Meme

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November 10, 2024

 🖋️ Write for Rights – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 🎨 Comics Journaling Art Workshop with PJ Patten – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 🐎 Lest We Forget the Animals Too – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 🎭️ Kisi Ko Batana Mat – 7:30 PM

 🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

November 11, 2024

👪️ Family Playtime Drop-in (Quayside) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

👪️ Uptown Playtime Drop-in (Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🚶 WWI New Westminster Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour – 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

💐 Remembrance Day Ceremony – 10:25 AM to 11:30 AM

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

November 12, 2024

 ☕️ Coffee Talk - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Coasters Coffee

👪️ Family Playtime Drop-in (Quayside) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 📖 Bad Cree by Jessica Johns - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

 ❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West

 🎵 Name that Tune – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

 🎄 Celebrate with The Dimes: Throwback Christmas Concert at Bernie Legge Theatre

This holiday season, The Dimes Christmas Special is set to take center stage at New Westminster’s Bernie Legge Theatre, offering a nostalgic musical journey through the most iconic decades of popular music. Presented by the Vagabond Players in collaboration with Dimes Entertainment, this two-hour concert is packed with crowd-pleasing songs, vintage costumes, and choreographed dance routines that celebrate music from the 1950s through the early 2000s.

About The Dimes Known for their signature throwback style, The Dimes expertly cover unforgettable hits from the most influential eras in music. Their setlist spans classic 1950s rock ‘n’ roll, doo-wop hits from girl groups like The Supremes, disco favorites from ABBA and the Bee Gees, and 1980s pop from Prince and Cyndi Lauper. They even bring 1990s pop favorites from Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys and early 2000s tracks that are beloved today. The Dimes’ extensive repertoire means there’s truly something for everyone in the audience.

Their performances are made even more memorable by their attention to detail: each era's music is brought to life with era-appropriate costumes and choreography that match the music’s energy and style, making it feel like stepping back in time.

About The Bernie Legge Theatre Set in the heart of Queen’s Park, The Bernie Legge Theatre provides an intimate and nostalgic venue, perfectly suited to The Dimes’ vintage style. Operated by the Vagabond Players, this charming theater has been a community mainstay since the 1950s, offering a welcoming space for diverse performances.

Performance Schedule:

• Friday, December 20 at 8 p.m.

• Saturday, December 21 at 8 p.m.

• Sunday, December 22 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or by calling 604-521-0412 to request a callback.

 🖼️ 20 Slides, 20 Seconds: PechaKucha New Westminster Brings Inspiration in a Flash

The 34th edition of PechaKucha New Westminster is set for November 16, 2024, at Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces, promising an evening packed with innovative ideas and community connection. Ten speakers will take the stage, each sharing their stories, insights, and projects in the PechaKucha format—presenting 20 images for 20 seconds each, creating a high-energy 6-minute and 40-second presentation. The event is held in collaboration with the Performing Arts and Technology Festival (PATF), offering attendees a cross-section of artistic and technological perspectives.

Guests can enjoy an array of beverages from beer and wine to non-alcoholic options, adding to the vibrant and engaging atmosphere of the evening. Originally launched in Tokyo, PechaKucha’s unique format has now expanded to over 1,300 cities worldwide, offering a global platform for people to share ideas in an accessible, rapid-fire style. This event in New Westminster is more than just presentations—it’s an interactive evening designed to inspire, provoke thought, and build community connections.

Get your tickets HERE.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

Why do sailors eat shellfish when rain is forecast?

Answer: Because It's the clam before the storm. 🌧️

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