BC WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVE

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Volume 7 / Issue 9b

Front

and CENTRE

SEPTEMBER 2017- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE

CHILLIWACKCULTURAL CENTRE

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and open one hour before performances.

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Bringing together musicians from Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Africa, and London, the BC World Music Collective will take you on a worldwide journey without ever leaving Chilliwack! Thirteen musicians, all with their own professional music career, will weave their musical traditions together to create a unique experience in the perfect celebration of The Centre’s Seventh Anniversary, on September 30. The BC World Music Collective is made up of musicians from around the world who have all made their home in this beautiful province. The collective is comprised of Adonis Puentes, Celso Machad, Tonye Aganaba, Kurai Blessing, Locarno (Tom Landa, Pedro Mota, Robin Layne, Liam MacDonald, Nick La Riviere, Kalissa Landa, Ronnie Swirl) and Chilliwack born First Nations (Stō:lo/St’át’imc/Nlaka’pamux Territories) rapper, Ostwelve. The collective first came together in the summer of 2015, when the artists were asked to perform at the Vancouver Island Music Festival. After an intense week of rehearsals and their appearance on the main stage of the festival, the group decided that one performance would not be enough. Their group is a collaboration that sees all the musicians playing with each other, and backing each other up as they sing their own songs and tell the stories of where they are from and how they got to British Columbia. Their celebration of multiculturalism is full of high energy fun and will have the audience fully engaged in their performance. Local born rapper, Ronnie Dean Harris, is a Stō:lo/St’át’imc multimedia artist who returns to Chilliwack as a member of the

Collective. With an incredibly individual career as a multimedia artist, he has worked as a host for a podcast series that was the recipient of the United Nations DPI Gold Medal, as a creator of workshop programs for youth empowerment in media arts and hip-hop, as well as a prominent musical career under the name of Ostwelve. The eclectic collection of instruments that these musicians play ranges from percussions, guitars, bongos, trombone, jarana, pandeiro, fiddle, marimba, congas, bass, trumpet, and mbira. With vibrant individual careers, these talented performers have created something greater than their individual talents. Bringing together their unique world music experiences, they weave their unique styles of musicianship to create their very own style. Together, this group of spectacular musicians create an unforgettable evening that is sure to have you cheering from your seats. BC World Music Collective is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on September 30 at the 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $30 for youth, and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office, online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469). BC World Music Collective is sponsored by: Windsor Plywood, Chilliwack Community Services, What’s On! Chilliwack, Chilliwack Progress, Star FM, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council, Province of British Columbia, and Chilliwack Best Western Rainbow Country Inn.

The Original Legends of RocknRoll presents

AN EVENING WITH THE RAT PACKThe legendary Rat Pack lived and died the high life of booze, broads and bright lights, always projecting a sense of detachment and serenity. Through it all, they always remained just outside the radar of understanding... the most distant stars in the firmament. Dean Martin’s biographer (Nick Tosches) once noted very appropriately, these guys are what the Italians call a menefreghista... “one who simply doesn’t give a damn”.Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of good music, good fun and tom-foolery portrayed exactly like the originators did so many years ago on the Las Vegas Strip. October 8, 2017 at 7:00pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $54

TCB Rock and Roll Legends presents

KENNY AND DOLLY... TOGETHER AGAIN!Country Music’s favorite couple is Together Again!!! This is the Ultimate Tribute to Kenny and Dolly and the most authentic tribute to these country superstars that you will ever see. You will experience an incredible night of hits as well as some of their most favorite duets. Don’t miss this opportunity- you will feel like you have been transported back to a simpler time. Marty Edwards has appeared on Oprah, the Jay Leno Tonight Show and also on CNN Headline News. He has performed across Canada, the US, Mexico, Malaysia, England, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia….and is now coming to you! October 10, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $53

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

PIANOPERAPrepare to be captivated with the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society’s popular Classical Music Series! Standard opera compositions are getting a piano duet makeover for the Bergmann Duo’s first classical music performance of the season in PianOpera. The dynamic husband and wife team Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann, The Bergmann Duo, will be taking on a few favourites from their operatic repertoire, from Mozart’s Magic Flute, to Rossini’s Barber of Seville, to Bellini’s Sonnambula. With complimentary freshly brewed coffee, tea, and sumptuous baked treats, there could be no better way to begin your weekend! October 6, 2017 at 10:30amRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $27

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

THE CENTRE ROCKS IXLocal musical talent electrifies the Rotary Hall stage with The Centre Rocks! The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society will team up with musicians from our very own back yard to bring the community exciting rock concerts at The Centre throughout the year. This is an incredible opportunity for both the musicians to play, and for patrons to enjoy, live music as some of the amazing local musicians showcase their talents in an intimate cabaret style atmosphere in Rotary Hall. Come to the concerts and feel The Centre Rock! - number IX stars Rain Penner August! October 7, 2017 at 7:00pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $10

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FOR TICKETS: Call: 604-391-SHOW(7469) In Person: 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack Online: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

THE CENTRE BOX OFFICE HOURS:Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm, open one hour before performances.

The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce presents

AN EVENING WITH ARLENE DICKINSONThe Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is hosting an evening with Arlene Dickinson as the Keynote speaker. The evening will open with a local speaker, followed by appetizers and cocktails and then finish the evening with Arlene Dickinson keynote address. A VIP ticket gives you first class seating and one of her best-selling books which Arlene Dickinson will be happy to sign at a short meet and greet after her keynote. September 16, 2017 at 7:00pmHUB International TheatreTickets: General $100 / VIP $150 (Includes a book and meet & greet)

Rock.It.Boy Entertainment presents

THE LONELYThe BIG O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, his distinctive, powerful voice, his complex compositions and the dark emotional ballads we all love. From 1960 to ’64 Roy Orbison landed 22 songs on the Billboard Top 40, including “Crying”, and “Oh, Pretty Woman”. His impassioned voice, bridging the gap between baritone and tenor, coupled with his signature arrangements ensured the charting of the hits “Dream Baby”, “You Got It” and “In Dreams”. As a part of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS Orbison brought us “End of the Line” and “Last Night”. Tragically, his life was cut short, leaving us only the music. September 29, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $48.50

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

CULTURAL COLLABORATIONCelebrate Chilliwack’s art community with The Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s seventh anniversay and Cultural Collaboration!

Local Talent Showcase • Scavenger Hunt for Kids • Artists VillageChildren’s Crafts • Open Studios • Art Class Demos Art Organization Booths • Art Gallery Exhibit • Ukulele Club Student Art Show • Hot Dog Sale • Free Cake, Coffee, and Juice!

September 30, 2017 at 11:00am to 3:00pmThe Chilliwack Cultural CentreFree and Open to the Public

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents

THE VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRABramwell Tovey, conductor. Marion Newman, mezzo-soprano. Rossini - William Tell Overture. Bramwell Tovey - Ancestral Voices. I In Arcady. II The Last Bison. III The Letter. IV Bring Light to the Truth.

Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5 Maestro Bramwell Tovey and the full Vancouver Symphony Orchestra make their performance debut at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, in an exciting program featuring Tchaikovsky’s monumental Symphony No. 5, Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture, and a brand new piece written by Maestro Tovey for First Nations mezzo-soprano Marion Newman October 3, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $40 / Senior $35 / Youth $25

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

FRASER VALLEY CULTURE & CRAFT BEER FESTIVALIt’s time for another round of awesome beers, fantastic cheer, and ridiculously good times – because the Fraser Valley Culture & Craft Beer Festival is back! The premier beer-tasting, culture-celebrating, taste-tantalizing event of the fall returns for a fantastic fifth year at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on September 23, 2017. Shining the spotlight on British Columbia’s thriving craft brewing culture, the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society once again invites you to support the arts by sampling the creations of incredible breweries from all across the province in the ultimate pairing of spectacular suds and community spirit. Add in the delicious hors d’oeuvres, rocking live music, a silent auction, and you’ve got a glass full of fun – and a benefit event that goes down like no other! Whether you’re an IPA appreciator, a stout sipper, or a porter supporter the Fraser Valley Culture & Craft Beer Festival is sure to hit the spot! 19+ Only Event September 23, 2017 at 7:00 to 10:00pmChilliwack Cultural CentreTickets: $50

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society Society presents

ANTIQUES IN THE ATTICDo you possess a family heirloom that you have always wondered what it could be worth? Or perhaps an old painting that was passed down to you? The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is thrilled to welcome back Peter and Marian Blundell of Guardian Estate Appraisals, for an Antiques in the Attic art and antique appraisal event. Bring in your hidden treasures to The Chilliwack Cultural Centre and let Peter unveil the hidden mysteries with a verbal appraisal. Each 15 minute session allows for viewing of up to three items, subject to the time constraint, although some individual items may require a full 15 minute session. October 5, 2017 at 10:00am to 5:00pmPerformance Studio A & BTickets: $45 for 15 minute sessions

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DRACULAOctober 13, 2017

A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS IN CONCERTOctober 14, 2017

URBAN DECEPTIONOctober 14 & 15, 2017

THE TOAD PRINCEOctober 15, 2017

END OF THE RAINBOWOctober 17, 2017

MILF LIFE CRISISOctober 19 & 20, 2017

ABBAMANIAOctober 20, 2017

THE CANADA SHOWOctober 21, 2017

DEREK EDWARDS - ALLS I’M SAYINGOctober 26, 2017

MOM’S THE WORD 3: NEST 1/2 EMPTYOctober 30, 2017

LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGENovember 3, 2017

CLOCKWORK COMEDYNovember 4, 2017

NEVERLANDNovember 5, 2017

SMASHED HITS!November 9, 2017

WARREN MILLER’SLINE OF DESCENTNovember 11, 2017

A FLEA IN HER EARNovember 16 -25, 2017

CLASSICAL, CUBAN, CREATIVE - CLARINETNovember 17, 2017

THE CENTRE ROCKS XNovember 18, 2017

SAVE THE DATE!