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  • February 14*

    1:30 – 3:30
    Afternoon Tea to Celebrate the City of New Westminster being named the capital of the Colony of British Columbia

    Century House Address:
    620 Eight Street, New Westminster
    Tickets $15 RSVP to 604-515-3848 or
    jpeyton@newwestcity.ca

  • March 31*

    My Neighbourhood, My City… Through the Eyes of Our Children

    Glenbrook Middle School Gymnasium
    7:00 – 9:00 pm
    Free Admission

    Join us as school classes throughout the district display various art projects and art forms that celebrate our 150th anniversary.

  • April 3

    Queens Ave United Church Re-enactment
    Sapperton Landing

  • April 25

    Douglas College Choral Society 25th Anniversary Gala
    7:30 pm (reception to follow)
    Queens Avenue United Church
    529 Queens Avenue,
    New Westminster

  • May 17

    New Westminster Royal City Youth Ballet presents a ‘capsule version’ of La Fille mal Gardee
    1:00 pm
    Massey Theatre
    Admission by Donation

  • May 18

    Sapperton Rovers Historic Soccer Game
    Queens Park Stadium

  • May 23

    New Westminster Police Service Flag Consecration Ceremony
    3:00 pm
    Queen’s Park Arena
    The New Westminster Police Service will have the honour of having their new ceremonial flag consecrated by the Lieutenant Governor of B.C.

  • June 20*

    Heritage Trolley Tour

    11:00 am – 4:00 pm
    The Trolley Tour will showcase special pockets of the Royal City as neighbourhoods and organizations present entertainment and historical highlights.

    Board at any of the following locations throughout the day:
    Hyack Square Uptown (6th Ave. & 6th St.) 12th Street (at 7th St.)
    Art’s Council of New Westminster Quayside (Reliance Court)
    Sapperton Plaza Queensborough (Port Royal Community Gardens)

    Tickets:
    Family of Four: $10
    Adults: $5
    Seniors/Youth $2

    Tickets are available at New Westminster Scotia Bank locations or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 600 Eighth Street, 604-527-4567.

  • June 20

    Hyack Square Re-Opening
    5:00 pm

  • July 1

    Canada Day
    11:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Queen’s Park

  • July 1*

    Canada Day Fireworks
    Dusk
    Westminster Quay

  • September 24*

    Evening Under the Stars

    6:00 - 10:00pm
    New Westminster Museum & Archives
    Tickets: $75

    Dine under the stars and enjoy the Irving House garden while being entertained by Dance With Me Studio’s nineteenth century waltz performance. Noted fashion historian Ivan Sayers will showcase period costumes, and guides will share stories throughout the evening and provide tours of Irving House.

    Tickets available at the New Westminster Museum and Archives 604-527-4640 or the Parks, Culture and Recreation Office
    604-527-4567

  • October 17 & 18

    City Stage New West presents STUMP CITY STORIES

    An Original Musical Based on the History of New Westminster Written and directed by George Ryan

    Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:00 pm
    Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre Douglas College, New Westminster

    Mark your calendars for this wonderful 150th event! City Stage New West is thrilled to announce a workshop performance of the hilarious, irreverent, and moving new musical by award-winning composer George Ryan. STUMP CITY STORIES, a newly-commissioned musical, celebrates intertwining lives and unexpected events from New Westminster's rich and culturally diverse history.

    City Stage New West gratefully acknowledges our host Douglas College, and the City of New Westminster's generous support through the Arts and Culture Grant Program towards this Canadian Actor's Equity Association workshop production.

    Tickets: $23, $20 seniors/students Massey Ticketing Centre 604 521 5050 Info: www.citystagenewwest.org

  • * City hosted events
  • April 26

    Queen’s Park Residents’ Association Presents: A Historic Neighbourhood 150th Birthday Party
    2:00 pm
    Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park

    Be part of history. Tell you New Westminster story for our digital video “time capsule”.

  • May 23*

    A Royal City Gala – Celebrating 150 Years of Artistic Excellence.

    Massey Theatre
    7:30 pm
    Enjoy an evening of dance, music, and artistry saluting our City’s very best artistic achievements.

    $35 Adult $25 Seniors & Students
    604-521-5050 www.masseytheatre.com

  • May 25

    Arts Council of New Westminster
    Last Monday at the Movies
    Showing: Waiting for Guffman

  • May 28

    Sr. Salmonbellies Opening Home Game
    Queens Park Arena

  • May 30

    Century House Heritage Fashion Show
    Century House

  • June 27*

    Heritage Fashion Show

    Royal City Centre
    Doors open at 7:00 pm
    Fashion Through the Ages – Waisted Efforts
    Produce by noted fashion historian Ivan Sayers, the evening will feature a light-hearted look at the history of women’s fashions during the 20th century and a champagne strawberry reception.

    Tickets: $20

    Tickets available through the 150th Celebrations Office or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 600 Eighth Street, 604-527-4567.

  • July 25*

    Heritage Picnic & City Hall Open House

    Bring the family for a fun historically-themed picnic at City Hall! The day will feature:
    • City Hall exhibits and displays
    • The West Coast Logging Show
    • Royal City Rockets Dog Agility Show
    • Cassius Khan
    • Carnival Games
    • First Nations Salmon BBQ, hotdogs, hamburgers, popcorn
    • Face painting, Gold Panning, Clowns, a Caricature Artist and much more!

    Front lawn of City Hall
    11:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Bring the family for a fun historically-themed picnic at City Hall.

  • * City hosted events