Melanie Minty

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Celebrated Vancouver bandleader Dal Richards died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 97.

MELANIE MINTY: Happy memories of our city’s ‘King of Swing,’ Dal Richards

Also: Scripts, director applications welcomed by White Rock Players' Club

Celebrated Vancouver bandleader Dal Richards died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 97.
Surrey Little Theatre is located on a part of 184th Street that is slated for widening.

MINTY: A little help is needed to keep cherished Surrey theatre in business

A look back at 2015 includes fond memories of "Calendar Girls"

Surrey Little Theatre is located on a part of 184th Street that is slated for widening.
The Arts Club on Tour production of the play 'In a Blue Moon' opens Jan. 13 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage.

MELANIE MINTY: The gift of art keeps giving

Wise words about gift-giving from local artist Wendy Mould

The Arts Club on Tour production of the play 'In a Blue Moon' opens Jan. 13 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage.
Elka Yarlowe runs the Access to Music Foundation, which works to purchase music instruments for school students who can’t afford the rental fee.

MELANIE MINTY: All Access: The gift of music education warms my heart

Arts columnist's family donates to foundation as gift

Elka Yarlowe runs the Access to Music Foundation, which works to purchase music instruments for school students who can’t afford the rental fee.
Stella Gardener in costume.

MELANIE MINTY: Costumer brings impressive credits to ‘Cinderella’ panto

Stella Gardner has worked on TV's 'Xena: Warrior Princess' and more

Stella Gardener in costume.
Pianist Sarah Hagen performs solo on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Surrey Arts Centre as part of the Classical Coffee Concerts series she hosts there.

MELANIE MINTY: Have lunch with B.C.’s top touring artist at piano concert in Surrey

Sarah Hagen, host of the arts centre’s Classical Coffee Concerts series, performs solo show Dec. 10

Pianist Sarah Hagen performs solo on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Surrey Arts Centre as part of the Classical Coffee Concerts series she hosts there.
Surrey Symphony Society, led here by conductor Joel Stobbe, stages its annual “Sounds of the Season” concert Dec. 6 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium.

MELANIE MINTY: ‘Sing Me a Song’ for Canada’s sesquicentennial (look it up)

ALSO: Surrey Symphony Society celebrates with “Sounds of the Season” concert

Surrey Symphony Society, led here by conductor Joel Stobbe, stages its annual “Sounds of the Season” concert Dec. 6 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium.
Deanna Ratzlaff (as the Vegetable Fairy) and Dann Wilhelm (Fleshcreep) star in the panto show 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' staged at Surrey Arts Centre by Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6.

MELANIE MINTY: Stage is set for fun-filled pantos in Surrey

"Jack and the Beanstalk" first out of the gate for run at Surrey Arts Centre

Deanna Ratzlaff (as the Vegetable Fairy) and Dann Wilhelm (Fleshcreep) star in the panto show 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' staged at Surrey Arts Centre by Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6.
WestCoast Harmony Chorus performs a “50, Fun and Fabulous” concert Saturday, Nov. 21 at Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.

MELANIE MINTY: Have no fear, the B.C. Artist Registry is here (so spread the word)

ALSO: WestCoast Harmony Chorus sings for 50th year

WestCoast Harmony Chorus performs a “50, Fun and Fabulous” concert Saturday, Nov. 21 at Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
First Capital Chorus

MELANIE MINTY: Red-jacketed men sing in Surrey to ‘Honour Our Patriots’

First Capital Chorus' annual Remembrance Day concert on Saturday, Nov. 7

First Capital Chorus
The Equinox gallery in Vancouver is among four stops on a contemporary art bus tour that departs from Surrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

MELANIE MINTY: Get on the bus for a trip from Surrey Art Gallery to ‘The Flats’

Also: Surrey talent in ‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’ at Stanley

The Equinox gallery in Vancouver is among four stops on a contemporary art bus tour that departs from Surrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
The cast of “Red Rock Diner,” staged at Surrey Arts Centre until Saturday, Oct. 24.

MELANIE MINTY: Sing-along songs energize fun, ’50s-era musical at Surrey Arts Centre

Also: Deadline has been extended for Christmas Card art/word call in Newton

The cast of “Red Rock Diner,” staged at Surrey Arts Centre until Saturday, Oct. 24.
Melanie Minty, Diane Gendron Margaret Shearman in the Surrey Little Theatre production of 'Calendar Girls.'

MINTY: ‘Calendar Girls’ brings story of relationships to Surrey stage

Arts columnist plays part in popular British play, at Surrey Little Theatre starting Oct. 22

Melanie Minty, Diane Gendron Margaret Shearman in the Surrey Little Theatre production of 'Calendar Girls.'
A scene from the hit musical 'Red Rock Diner,' which opens Oct. 14 at Surrey Arts Centre.

MINTY: New ‘Paint at the Play’ package for theatre lovers and their kids

Service combines a matinee show of Arts Club plays and painting workshop

A scene from the hit musical 'Red Rock Diner,' which opens Oct. 14 at Surrey Arts Centre.
Neil Minor in 'Red Rock Diner,' at Surrey Arts Centre starting Wednesday, Oct. 14

MELANIE MINTY: I’m over the moon about these community plays

Community theatre productions don’t get city help with promotion or space

Neil Minor in 'Red Rock Diner,' at Surrey Arts Centre starting Wednesday, Oct. 14
The future of Surrey Little Theatre, located on 184th Street, is threatened by increased development in the area.

MELANIE MINTY: Surrey Little Theatre in the eye of a developing storm

Company, a big winner at Community Theatre Coalition awards, faces pressures in area of 184th Street

The future of Surrey Little Theatre, located on 184th Street, is threatened by increased development in the area.
Artist Daniel Tibbits.

MELANIE MINTY: Brush in hand, painter brings skills to Surrey ‘share fair’

Art and other skills shared at Oct. 3 event at Surrey Nature Centre

Artist Daniel Tibbits.
Artist Carmen Papalia is part of “The Grove: A Spatial Narrative” exhibit at Surrey Art Gallery this fall.

MELANIE MINTY: Word of ‘Southbank’ art blows in with big summer wind storm

Surrey Art Gallery continues 40th-anniversary celebration with fall exhibit

Artist Carmen Papalia is part of “The Grove: A Spatial Narrative” exhibit at Surrey Art Gallery this fall.
Members of BC Girls Choir.

MELANIE MINTY: A ‘west wind’ brings singers to Zephyra Women’s Choir

New chamber choir is for women who want to perform at highest level

Members of BC Girls Choir.
MINTY: August auditions for important Surrey theatre groups

MINTY: August auditions for important Surrey theatre groups

SURREY — Attention everyone!I hope I have gotten your interest – at…

MINTY: August auditions for important Surrey theatre groups