Arts in brief

Critical Development

Are you developing your talents as an artist? On Monday, Feb. 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. bring a piece of your art to be discussed and interpreted by fellow participants, as well as by an experienced artist facilitator. Monthly art critiques take place at the City of Langley library, 20399 Douglas Cres.Please call ahead to 604-514-2855 to confirm the event.

Teen Writers

This group is for home schoolers, aged 13 to 18 who are using the One Year Adventure Novel curriculum and want to share their writing in a supportive, encouraging group of similarly engaged teen writers. Please bring a brief  synopsis of your novel and a piece of writing you wish to share. The goal of the group is to support each other but not to critique each other’s writing.

The group meets on Monday, Feb. 25 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the City of Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres.

Moroccan Dish

Experience the Magic of Morocco at the City of Langley Library. On Saturday, March 2, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Langley photographer John Gordon will present a pictorial tour of the ancient trading city of Marrakesh.

Visit the fishing port of Essaouria with its Portuguese ramparts, crafts and unique street life. Cross the high Atlas mountains by bus to the desert city of Quarzazate. Gordon has a wealth of wonderful and eye-catching photos from his trip to Morocco to share. For more info or to register, call the library at 604-514-2855.

Band Together

Langley Concert Band meets Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at  R.E. Mountain Secondary School. For more info, go to langleycb.blogspot.com or email langleyconcertband@gmail.com.

Write Stuff

Murrayville Library Writers Group meets the third Thursday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Join a small group of fiction writers and poets. Critiques, readings and guest speakers. Phone the library to register, 604-533-0339.

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