Melanie Minty

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Westcoast Harmony Chorus performs its gold-medal winning performance at the Division AA International Harmony Classic in Denver, Colorado, in 2012.

MINTY: Sing in spring with Rhayne in Surrey, or listen in with some Sweet Adelines

Popular 'Love to Sing' classes return to Surrey Arts Centre

Westcoast Harmony Chorus performs its gold-medal winning performance at the Division AA International Harmony Classic in Denver, Colorado, in 2012.
Cedar Bark Poets group members at Newton Espresso Café.

MINTY: Poets brew up another timely initiative in Newton

Cedar Bark group just one branch of Friends of the Grove

Cedar Bark Poets group members at Newton Espresso Café.
Vancouver TheatreSports League returns to Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall with its “Comedy Unscripted: Improv with a Twist” show on Friday, March 31.

MINTY: Improv will get your acting chops up

Programs that encourage youth to participate in something other than digital dialogues are to be cheered on for their efforts.

Vancouver TheatreSports League returns to Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall with its “Comedy Unscripted: Improv with a Twist” show on Friday, March 31.
In Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s production of Norm Foster’s comedy “Opening Night,” the characters of Ruth, Michael and Jack are played by Emma Greenhalgh, Steve Weller and Pat McDermott, at Surrey Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday (March 17-18).

MINTY: ‘Opening Night’ for Norm Foster comedy at Surrey Arts Centre on Friday

Ellie King and Royal Canadian company bring show to stage

In Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s production of Norm Foster’s comedy “Opening Night,” the characters of Ruth, Michael and Jack are played by Emma Greenhalgh, Steve Weller and Pat McDermott, at Surrey Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday (March 17-18).
Bard in the Valley's production of 'The Taming of the Shrew' last summer starred Lauren Trotzuk, Dylan Coulter and Madison McArthur.

MINTY: Bard in the Valley company seeks actors for latest staging of Shakespeare play

'Much Ado About Nothing' staged at multiple venues this summer

Bard in the Valley's production of 'The Taming of the Shrew' last summer starred Lauren Trotzuk, Dylan Coulter and Madison McArthur.
Crowd views student artwork on screens at Surrey Art Gallery

MINTY: ‘Work of Art’ event in Newton means business for artists

Also: 'Canada 150 Art by Surrey Students' show at Surrey Art Gallery

Crowd views student artwork on screens at Surrey Art Gallery
Naked Stage company actors Deanna Vowels, Lorraines Landry, George Stone and Clive Ramroop (seated from left to right) with director Ed Milaney, prior to their staging of 'Noel Coward in Two Keys' at Newton Cultural Centre this weekend.

MINTY: Eye on entertainment in the heart of Newton

Naked Stage company returns with 'Noel Coward in Two Keys' reading this weekend

Naked Stage company actors Deanna Vowels, Lorraines Landry, George Stone and Clive Ramroop (seated from left to right) with director Ed Milaney, prior to their staging of 'Noel Coward in Two Keys' at Newton Cultural Centre this weekend.
Attendees at last year’s Oscar Night Party hosted by Royal Canadian Theatre Company at the Sheraton hotel in Guildford.

MINTY: Surrey theatre company’s Oscar Night Party returns to Guildford hotel

Also: 'Bittergirl' musical brings tales of romantic breakups to Surrey Arts Centre

Attendees at last year’s Oscar Night Party hosted by Royal Canadian Theatre Company at the Sheraton hotel in Guildford.
Ken Melech will call the square dances at The Tides and Torrents Ceilidh on Saturday, Feb. 11.

MINTY: Funeral home in Newton a place for fun and fundraising this Saturday night

'Tides and Torrents Ceilidh' put on by FVGSS: A Musical Theatre Society

Ken Melech will call the square dances at The Tides and Torrents Ceilidh on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Axis Theatre’s production of “Hamelin: A New Fable” plays Surrey Arts Centre's main stage this Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4.

MINTY: ‘Choralation’ in Surrey, and Harmon-y news about a kid-focused ‘Hamelin’ play

'Surrey Sings' event becomes workshop at Northwood United Church

Axis Theatre’s production of “Hamelin: A New Fable” plays Surrey Arts Centre's main stage this Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4.
Linda Xia and Gavin Tran won Surrey's Write On one-act play event in 2016.

MINTY: Write on, Surrey youth — here’s a Saturday workshop for you!

Youth Arts Council of Surrey hosts literary workshop Saturday at Newton Cultural Centre

Linda Xia and Gavin Tran won Surrey's Write On one-act play event in 2016.
A scene from “Pinocchio,” a pantomime staged by Surrey’s FVGSS: A Musical Theatre Society last fall.

MINTY: Some applause, please, for musicals and especially pantos like ‘Pinocchio’ in Surrey

Ovation Awards given out in January by Applause! Musicals Society

A scene from “Pinocchio,” a pantomime staged by Surrey’s FVGSS: A Musical Theatre Society last fall.
The cast of “Twelve Angry Men” at Surrey Little Theatre.

MINTY: Stellar cast for rare all-male ‘Angry’ drama at Surrey theatre

Also, 'A Risky Jump' is on display in Surrey Art Gallery’s TechLab starting Jan. 21

The cast of “Twelve Angry Men” at Surrey Little Theatre.
The official 'Canada 15' logo submitted as part of a contest administered by Heritage Canada.

MINTY: Surrey artists have 150 reasons to celebrate as they ‘Reflect on Canada’ for ARTS 2017 exhibition

Theme for 'Arts 2017' exhibit mirrors the nation's 150th-birthday party

The official 'Canada 15' logo submitted as part of a contest administered by Heritage Canada.
Surrey Little Theatre’s production of “The Last Lifeboat” was staged at Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage event last June, and the company will host the Fraser Valley zone event this coming May.

MINTY: May dates for a big-deal theatre festival hosted by Surrey Little Theatre at White Rock venue

Theatre BC Fraser Valley Zone Festival at Coast Capital Playhouse from May 21 to 27

Surrey Little Theatre’s production of “The Last Lifeboat” was staged at Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage event last June, and the company will host the Fraser Valley zone event this coming May.
The (Post) Mistress comes to the Surrey Arts Centre from Jan. 11 to 21, 2017, featuring actress Patricia Cano.

MINTY: Gift ideas for the Surrey arts lover this Christmas

How about instead of “things,” give a gift of time – your time, spent with that special friend or family member.

The (Post) Mistress comes to the Surrey Arts Centre from Jan. 11 to 21, 2017, featuring actress Patricia Cano.
Bryce Mills as the Walrus and Melanie Minty as the Queen of the Hearts in 'Alice in Wonderland,' the current pantomime play staged at Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock.

MINTY: In the name of theatre, Coast Capital steps up with cash in White Rock

Credit union bucks up for another naming-rights deal at Playhouse

Bryce Mills as the Walrus and Melanie Minty as the Queen of the Hearts in 'Alice in Wonderland,' the current pantomime play staged at Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock.
Portrait of Georg Friedrich Handel.

MINTY: Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and other music this month from Surrey-based groups

BC Girls Choir’s 'Songs for a Winter’s Night' concert on Saturday night

Portrait of Georg Friedrich Handel.
A scene from the FVGSS panto 'Pinocchio,' at Surrey Arts Centre.

MINTY: ‘Pinocchio’ a bright light as panto season opens

Seasonal shows also staged by White Rock Players, Royal Canadian Theatre Company

A scene from the FVGSS panto 'Pinocchio,' at Surrey Arts Centre.
The Sm:)e Band of girls from Surrey performs in local schools and goes on tour.

MINTY: Make music a gift this year, with a smile

My family will contribute to Access to Music Foundation for a second Christmas

The Sm:)e Band of girls from Surrey performs in local schools and goes on tour.