Celebrate Christmas with Celtic Spirit and Splendor - Christmas with the Welsh Men’s Choir

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Volume 7 / Issue 11b

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and CENTRE

NOVEMBER 2017- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE

CHILLIWACKCULTURAL CENTRE

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A spectacular union of Christmas magic and Celtic choral tradition will be taking place this holiday season when the spectacular Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir returns to Chilliwack. There could not be a more magnificent way to get into the spirit of the season than with the resonant and inspirational tone of dozens of male voices in glorious chorus. Founded in 1980 by a handful of expatriate Welshmen, the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir has grown into one of Canada’s largest male choirs. Since then, what began as an idea has transformed into a luxuriously - voiced choir of over 100 members that specializes in summoning the magic and majesty of Welsh music, plus other well-known hymns, opera choruses, and even Broadway show tunes. The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir’s repertoire defines diversity, bringing together well-loved and timeless hymns with modern Canadiana and ballads through the powerful medium of

resplendent and resonant choral voice. Christmas with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on December 10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $40 for adults, $37 for seniors and $35 for youths, and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office, online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469).Christmas with the Welsh Men’s Choir is sponsored by: Minter Country Garden, Fortin’s Home Hardware, Dickens Sweets, Star 98.3, Bathe Plumbing, the BC Touring Council, the British Columbia Arts Council, The Chilliwack Progress, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

A PETER N’ CHRIS-TMAS CAROLIt may be a spin on the classic Charles Dickens tale, but that doesn’t mean A Peter N’ Christmas Carol will leave you saying “Bah-Humbug!”. Fringe Festival favourites known for their hilarious sketches, Peter n’ Chris are masters of parody and theatrical comedy, sending everyday life up to absurd heights! Join this comical pair when they come back in town with their hysterical new take on the holiday season filled with just about everything festive!A Peter N’ Chris-tmas Carol is generously sponsored by The Chilliwack Players Guild, Kyle Hislop Royal LePage, Aromatica Fine Tea, Wagner Appliances LTD, the British Columbia Arts Council, The PRovince of British Columbia, The Royal Hotel, The Chilliwack Progress, Fortins Home Hardware, the BC Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

December 17 & 18, 2017 at 7:30pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $25

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

RED ROBINSON’S CHRISTMAS ON THE AIRLiving legend Red Robison hits the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s stage with the award-winning host of CBC Radio’s Early Edition Rick Cluff in Christmas On The Air this December! Join these legendary Radio Broadcasters for Classic, Christmas tunes reminiscent of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s set in a “Radio Studio” with YOU as the audience. Join them for this spectacular experience over the holidays this season! A Peter N’ Chris-tmas Carol is generously sponsored by Amax Praetorian, 98.3 Star, the BC Touring Council, Aromatica Fine Teas, The Chilliwack Progress, the British Columbia Arts Council, Prime Signs, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

December 17, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $40 / Senior $37 / Youth $35

The Legends of Rock presents

SNOWBIRD - A TRIBUTE TO ANNE MURRAYEnjoy a nostalgic evening of Anne Murray’s greatest hits together with big screen imagery as Laura Gillespie and her band take you through four decades in time with songs like “Snowbird”... “You Needed Me”... “Could I Have This Dance” and so many more. Laura Gillespie will simply amaze you with her close likeness and dead-on vocal interpretations of Canada’s sweetheart... Anne Murray. December 3, 2017 at 7:00pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $39.75

James & Jamesy (UK) presents

O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDYWhen 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 & 9, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $32 / Senior $28.50 / Youth $18.50

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

WINTER HARPWinter Harp… a Christmas masterpiece, is returning this holiday season with their stunningly beautiful show in celebration of winter and Christmas. Velvet gowns, golden instruments, candles, backdrops of cathedrals and snow -- it’s like being in King Arthur’s court as Classical and Celtic harps combine with flutes, rare medieval instruments, percussion, poetry and song to wrap you snugly in the silken cloak of Christmas. For the past 24 years, this world-class ensemble of harps, medieval instruments, flutes, violin, percussion and singers has brought the joy and meaning of Christmas to tens of thousands of people. Audience members have repeatedly said: “Christmas doesn’t start for us until we have been to Winter Harp.” The musicians, in rich medieval attire, perform hauntingly - beautiful Celtic carols as well as well-known classics. With the elegant ambience, the songs, the stories, tears and laughter combine taking you on a magical journey deep into the heart of Christmas.

December 12, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $45 / Senior $42 / Youth $40

Winter Harp is sponsored by: Amax Praetorian, Aromatica Fine Teas, The Chilliwack Progress, the BC Touring Council, 89.5 The Drive, the British Columbia Arts Council, Laurie Throness MLA, Bob Plowright Realty, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

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THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKERDecember 21, 2017

SING ALONG WITH FROZENDecember 22 & 23, 2017

BEAUTY AND THE BEASTJanuary 10 - 21, 2018

SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS IXJanuary 19, 2018

FRASER VALLEY DISTILLLERY FESTIVALJanuary 26, 2018

THE COMIC STRIPPERSFebruary 2, 2018

THE JUPITER REBELLIONFebruary 3 & 4, 2018

MISERYFebruary 6, 2018

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SHARI ULRICHFebruary 10, 2018

CINDERELLAFebruary 12, 2018

ANASTASIAFebruary 14, 2018

AT THE MOVIESFebruary 16, 2018

SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS XFebruary 16, 2018

THE CENTRE ROCKS XIFebruary 17, 2018

FIRE FLIGHT - THE CIRCUS OF CACADIAFebruary 25, 2018

JIM CUDDY - THE 2018 CROSS-CANADA ‘CONSTELLATION TOUR’February 26, 2018

SAVE THE DATE!The Chilliwack Players Guild presents

A FLEA IN HER EARA FLEA in HER EAR is a hilarious farce that takes place in Paris during the early 1900s. The plot of the play revolves around mistaken identities, a seedy hotel, a plot to catch a cheating spouse, sexual innuendo, slamming doors - all resulting in an avalanche of comic chaos! FLEA in HER EAR has been staged hundreds of times by professional and community theatre companies all around the world. Feydeau is known for witty dialogue, fast paced action, outlandish characters, and rapid fire plot twists November 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2017 at 7:30pmNovember 19, 2017 at 2:00pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adults $25 / Senior & Students $20

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

CLASSICAL,CUBAN,CREATIVE-CLARINETThe second performance in the Classical Music Series has clarinet wizard and versatile improviser Francois Houle joining the dynamic husband and wife team Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann, The Bergmann Duo for Classical, Cuban, Creative – Clarinet. François Houle has established himself as one of today’s most inventive musicians in all of the diverse musical spheres he embraces. Inspired by collaborations with the world’s top musical innovators, he has developed a unique improvisational language, virtuosic and rich with sonic embellishment and technical extensions.Classical, Cuban, Creative - Clarinet is sponsored by: The Chilliwack Progress, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council and the Province of British Columbia.

November 17, 2017 at 10:30amRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $27

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

THE CENTRE ROCKS XStaring Sara Keats!Featuring musicians Joshua Keats, Christa Keats, Brook Potter, The Great Atlas, and Tigers In Oceans. 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. The Centre Rocks is sponsored by: The Chilliwack Progress, City of Chilliwack, 89.5 The Drive, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council and the Province of British Columbia. November 18, 2017 at 7:00pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $10

A Special Event

THE MAYBELLES, WELCOME TO THE 60’SJoin The Maybelles for their second annual dance event, Welcome to the 60’s. With their beautiful vocal harmonies and rocking live band, The Maybelles will take you back to an era that saw the moon landing, the hippie movement, and some of the greatest music and dance of the century. Bring your dancing shoes and your best ‘60s attire, because there will be dancing, door prizes, a costume contest and much more at this groovy evening. This event is open to all ages and will have cabaret style seating. November 24 & 25, 2017 at 7:30pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $25

Savage West Productions presents

A TRIBUTE TO COUNTRY ICONSThis talented and stellar trio of singer/musicians with a passion for traditional country music has combined forces to create a great show featuring three of country music’s Icons… “Alan Jackson” “Waylon Jennings” and “Merle Haggard”… Jake Allan, Rob Rowan and Jason Cooper are all veterans of the country music industry performing in countless venues throughout Canada and the US from Honky Tonks to many of the major festivals over the years. Coming across countless country music fans expressing their inability to find and listen to live traditional country music, they decided together to produce a show to pay tribute to three of their favorites and bring it to “you”. December 1, 2017 at 7:30pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $42.50

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