Feel the Holiday Spirit with A Celtic Christmas!

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December 2018- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE

CHILLIWACKCULTURAL CENTRE

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Let the sounds of the holidays whisk you into a winter wonderland this season with the spirited and heartwarming music of A Celtic Christmas with the North Shore Celtic Ensemble! On December 9, these young musicians and their special guests are taking over the Chilliwack Cultural Centre with a with unique arrangements of classic Christmas classics. It’s a concert that’s sure to spread Christmas cheer.Composed of more than fifty-five musicians, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a charitable non-profit organization that performs locally and abroad. The group got their start in 1999 at the Waldorf school in North Vancouver, then known as the Waldorf Celtic Ensemble. In 2002 the group became known as The North Shore Celtic Ensemble and now, 19 years after their initial start, they have expanded into a four-ensemble organization. Originally performing Celtic music, the group has diversified their repertoire to include a larger variety of genres, appealing to a variety of audiences, including jazz, classical, folk, and much more. But on December 9, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble is returning to their roots with a performance of A Celtic Christmas.

This breathtakingly exuberant group will be joined by special guest Irish dancers Eire Borne Irish Dancers from the De Danaan School of Irish Dance. As well as the incredibly talented youth fiddle group, Bad to the Bow. Since its start in 2000, the De Danaan School of Irish Dance has been operating out of

Burnaby and Langley. Their accomplished dancers perform and compete locally as well as internationally, and now they’re bringing one of their talented troupes for this

lively festive performance. With their colourful and eclectic repertoire, the dancers complement

the Celtic tempo perfectly with their brilliant footwork. Bad to the Bow, a youth fiddle

group established in 2007 takes traditional Celtic tunes and applies cutting-edge contemporary string playing techniques.A Celtic Christmas is coming to the Chilliwack

Cultural Centre on December 9 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $30 for youths, , and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office, online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469).

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASEveryone can’t wait for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve, even with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads! But somewhere along the line, the jolly old elf seems to have mislaid his sack of presents. What’s worse is that Old Man Winter is determined to stop him. Will Christmas have to be canceled? Not if Mrs. Claus and the reindeer can help it! DuffleBag expands the treasured Clement Clarke Moore poem in fun new directions just in time for the holidays! Join them as they create theatrical magic by inviting audience members up on stage as stars of the show! The result – an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind experience for everyone!‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is generously sponsored by: Prime Signs, Emil Anderson Construction, The Coast Chilliwack Hotel, Fortins Home Hardware, Unger Windows, 98.3 Star FM, The Chilliwack Progress, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council and the Province of British Columbia.

December 16, 2018 at 2:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $12

Vancouver Men’s Chorus - Making Spirits Bright is generously sponsored by: Chilliwack Symphony

Orchestra & Chorus, Bathe Plumbing, 89.5 The Drive, The Chilliwack Progress, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council and the Province of

British Columbia.

Chilliwack School of Perfroming Arts Presents

ONCE UPON A MATTRESSIf you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic or royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

Preview January 16 & 17, 2019 at 7:30 pmJanuary 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26, 2019 at 7:30 pmJanuary 19, 20, 26 & 27. 2019 at 2:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Preview $13.30 / Adults $24.30 / Senior & Student $20.30

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

BLIND DATEA Spontaneous Theatre creation by Rebecca Northan. One actor. One audience member. One blind date.Experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a man plucked right out of the audience!Straight from sold-out runs in New York, London’s West End, and Toronto, this fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants fusion of clown, improv, theatre and social experiment is sure to make you fall in love with Mimi and celebrate her audience-member-turned-Romantic-Hero!Blind Date is generously sponsored by MNP, What’s On!, Kyle Hislop Royal LePage, Unger Windows & Doors, the British Columbia Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, and the Province of British Columbia. Tour production sponsor: Sandman Hotels.

January 30, 2019 at 7:30 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Zone A - Adult $45 / Senior $42 / Youth $40Zone B - $39Zone C - $29

COMEDYSERIES

Chilliwack Academy of Music Presents

FRASER VALLEY DISTILLER FESTIVALThe Fraser Valley Distillery Festival is back with more spirits and liquers than ever! The Chilliwack Academy of Music invites you to a night of award winning craft Spirits and liquers, paired with delectable h’orderves and live entertainment! 19+ event

February 2, 2019 at 7:00 to 10:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Tickets $50

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

THE HISTORY OF ROMANCEThe complete history of romantic thought you never realized you wanted, but have always truly needed. Unapologetically absurd and equally thrilling, this is a history lesson that will leave you howling with laughter! Hip.Bang! is a comedy duo from Vancouver whose playful, absurd comedy has delighted audiences worldwide. They were nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe. Pretty fancy. Tom and Devin of Hip.Bang! have been featured at theatres and festivals worldwide, including the Comedy Central Stage in L.A., Just For Laughs Northwest, San Francisco SketchFest, Toronto SketchFest, NXNE,Rapid Fire Theatre’s Improvaganza, and many more. Both Tom and Devin are writers for CBC Radio’s The Irrelevant Show.The History of Romance is generously sponsored by he Chilliwack Players Guild, the Chilliwack Progress, the British Columbia Touring Council, the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia and the Department of Canadian Heritage..

December 14, 2018 at 7:00 pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $8

THEATRESERIES

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.

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

WINTER HARPThis year is Winter Harp’s 25th anniversary, and you’ll be treated to some of the ensemble’s most popular carols from the past quarter-century, as well as some beautiful new carols to mark this special anniversary year. Join this world-class ensemble of singers, harps, flute, violin, medieval instruments and percussion for a concert of heartwarming music and stories in celebration of Christmas and the Winter Season. The musicians, draped in rich medieval attire, perform on a stage set with magnificent backdrops of cathedral and snow that will whisk you to a land of pure magic.Winter Harp is generously sponsored by platinum sponsor: Canadian Tire. Other Sponsors include: Bob Plowright Realty, Aromatica Fine Teas, Wagner Appliances, Amax Praetorian, Laurie Throness MLA, What’s On!, The Progress, 89.5 The Drive, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council and the Province of British Columbia.

December 11, 2018 at 7:30 pmHUB InternationalTheatreTickets: Adult $45 / Senior $42 / Youth $40

Creative Outlet Presents

A NUTCRACKER BALLETThe classic story with charismatic characters, adapted into a one hour magical journey the entire family will enjoy. So much magic to share with your family!

December 1, 2018 at 12:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $12.50

James and Jamesy (UK) Presents

O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDYFans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Following the smashing success of their 2016 & 2017 Canadian comedy tours, London’s 3-time IMPRESARIO award-winning comedians James & Jamesy return with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive Christmas comedy O Christmas TeaWhen catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with over 20 comedy awards to their name—sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas.

December 8, 2018 at 7:30 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $34 / Child $19

SAVE THEDATE!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA - THE ORIGINAL EAGLES TRIBUTE February 8, 2019

COPPELIA - A COMEDY OF LOVE February 14, 2019

CABARET OF WONDERSXIII February 15, 2019

THE CENTRE ROCKS XV February 16, 2019

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND February 17, 2019

THE ZANIAC February 18, 2019

SONGS OF THE EARTH February 22, 2019

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEPHEN FEARING February 22, 2019

FIFTY SHADES OF VINYL: A CANADIAN PARODY February 23, 2019March 2, 2019

I AM WOMAN HEAR ME LAFF! March 8, 2019

CUBA VIBRA! March 12, 2019

CIRCLE GAME March 14, 2019

SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS XIV March 15, 2019

Chilliwack Player’s Guild Presents

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE NILEKay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny are a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.The Guild presents Agatha Christie’s classic “whodunnit”

December 1 & 2, 2018 at 2:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $25 / Senior & Student $20

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

SING ALONG WITH BEAUTY AND THE BEASTThis animated musical fantasy film tells the story of an arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants who have fallen under the spell of a wicked enchantress. Belle is the spirited daughter of an inventor who yearns for adventure. When her father Maurice is imprisoned by the cold-hearted beast, Belle offers him her own freedom in exchange for her father’s and eventually learns to love the Beast despite his unsightly outward appearance. To become a prince again, Beast must learn to love Belle before the last petal from an enchanted rose falls, or else he will remain a monster forever.Sing Along with Beauty and the Beast is generously sponsored by Myriad, Fraserwest Law Group LLP, Bathe Plumbking, The Progress, 89.5 The Drive, the City of Chilliwack, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

December 14, 2018 at 7:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $18

Vancouver Welsh Men’s ChoirPresents

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMASVWMC was formed in 1980 by Welsh singing enthusiasts, and is now one of Canada’s largest non-profit male choirs with close to a hundred singers of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Its signature concerts each Christmas season take its uniquely thoughtful musical repertoire to audiences throughout the Greater Vancouver area and Fraser Valley. The mature male voices of the choir bring a deeply emotional resonance to how we think about Christmas, and they can’t resist having a bit of fun while they’re at it.

December 15, 2018 at 2:30 pmAbbotsford Art CentreTickets: Al Seats $33

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The Legends of Rock n’ Roll presents

A ROCK N’ ROLL SOUL CHRISTMASThe Legends of Rock n’ Roll presents the music of world-class tribute acts performing a collection of hit songs from the greatest Rock’n’Soul artists of all-time… together with the Legends all-star band featuring “Mr Sax” Johnny Ferriera! Garry Moore returns to Canada as Little Richard… and he is joined by Kenny Wayne as Fats Domino… Mike Henry as James Brown and introducing Samira performing as Tina Turner… backed up by The Legends All-Star Band. It’s a fabulous “Oldies Rock’n’Roll show”… just like the old days when the music was pure and simple and played the way it’s supposed to be played.

December 10, 2018 at 7:30 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $54

FILMSERIES

Creative Outlet & Ballet Victoria presents

THE NUTCRACKERCreative Outlet is thrilled to announce a special partnership with the world-renowned professional Ballet Company, Ballet Victoria! Separately, Creative Outlet and Ballet Victoria have entertained audiences with annual presentations of their unique adaptations of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, and now the two have partnered to create a truly spectacular production that has all the endearing characters and timeless melodies of the original story embellished with the trademark creative twists, turns, surprises and innovative choreography that audiences have come to expect from both Creative Outlet and Ballet Victoria.

December 21, 2018 at 7:30 pmDecember 22, 2018 at 2:30 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $30 / Senior & Student $25 / 12 and Under $15

MUSICSERIES