Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

LISA BROKOP - THE PROJECT CHILLIWACK Lisa Brokop pays homage to one of ’s greatest ladies, Patsy Cline. Lisa’s inspired interpretations of CULTURAL CENTRE Patsy Cline classics will transport the audience back to the heyday of country music, as well as featuring many of Lisa’s own musical hits. Cline’s music, woven together with Lisa’s own top hits, creates a magical experience that will leave the audience spellbound. FOR TICKETS: CALL: 604.391.SHOW(7469) Lisa Brokop - The Patsy Cline Projectis sponsored by: The Chilliwack Progress, 89.5 The Drive, Best Western, British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. IN PERSON: 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack ONLINE: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca April 19, 2018 at 7:30 pm HUB International Theatre The Centre Box Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm,

Tickets: Adult $35 / Senior $32 / Youth $30 and Front Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm Volume 8 / Issue 3b March 2018- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE and open one hour before performances. Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents CENTRE FROM BERLIN TO HOLLYWOOD Experience adventure with the sixth annual Best of the Vocalist, actress and writer, Onalea Gilbertson joins the talented husband and wife pianist team, the Bergmann Duo, for a delightful morning concert. Presenting a cross section repertoire that emerged from the collaboration International Mountain Film Festival! between the daring revolutionary German playright and poet, Bertold Brecht and composers Kurt Weill, Hanns hilliwack’s annual celebration of outdoor adventure, awe- “Watching people on the big screen push the envelope of what is Eisler and Paul Dessau; there will be selections from the Three Penny Opera and other hits will be performed in inspiring cinema and pure adrenaline returns on March possible in the outdoors, and to truly see someone who embodies this entertaining cabaret style performance. With complimentary freshly brewed coffee, tea, and sumptuous C24, 2018, when The Best of the Fest Tour - Vancouver the spirit of adventure, is a really special thing. I think anyone who baked treats, there could be no better way to begin your morning. International Mountain Film Festival makes a stop at has been to these events has felt this and knows how inspiring they From Berlin to Hollywood is sponsored by: The Chilliwack Progress, 89.5 The Drive, Best Western, the British Columbia Arts Council, Chilliwack Cultural Centre! Featuring films specially can be!” the BC Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. selected from the winning entries at VIMFF 2018, this Sam uses his deep knowledge of the outdoors and passion for event is the ultimate display of extreme athleticism, April 20, 2018 at 10:30 am promoting the opportunities available in Chilliwack to create an human achievement and jaw-dropping event that, as well as showcasing spectacular films, stories and Rotary Hall Studio Theatre cinematography – not to mention Tickets: All Seats $27 achievements, offers the audience a taste of what they themselves incredible views and vistas from could experience. “I take a lot of pride in making sure that the films around the world. Throw in the chance reflect the realities and aspirations of Chilliwack, and what people to win a bunch of door prizes, and Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents are up to here... and sometimes perhaps what I think they should you’ve got a night truly not to be getting up to! Our community is home to so much potential, SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS XII be missed. and so much variety in the outdoor activities that are available. For Settle in for a night of wonder and delight as legendary magician Shawn Farquhar hosts his twelfth Cabaret of Over the past six years, The Best of the Fest Tour - me that is key to my approach to selecting films for our audience. Wonders. This intimate show brings incredibly talented magicians to the stage, from world-renowned performers Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival has I try where ever possible to throw in mountain biking films, to local talent. This casual cabaret setting is a fabulous way to experience innovative acts, illusions, and more become a cornerstone event for Chilliwack’s outdoor paragliding films, films on rock climbing and whitewater paddling, in a fantastical display of never-before-seen works and magical standards! Whether you’re a magic enthusiast or community. It captures the essence of what drives as it’s all possible here.” have dreams of bringing your own illusions to stage, the Cabaret of Wonders is a chance to see magic behind the people to head into the backcountry – whether hiking, The Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is coming scenes – and get up close and personal with the most talented performers from British Columbia and beyond. mountaineering, kayaking, or any other sport – and to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 24, 2018 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office, online at www. Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders XII is sponsored by: Mertin Auto Group, Hanne & Brian Selby, The Chilliwack Progress, the as the event’s curator, city councillor and owner of Mt. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469). British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Waddington’s Outdoors, Sam Waddington, highlights, Canadian Heritage. VIMFF’s Best of the Fest Tour offers a route into the The Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festivalis generously wilderness for everyone. sponsored by: O’Connor Group, Decades Coffee, Prime Signs, Wagner Appliances April 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm Ltd, Fraser Valley Custom Printers, Minter Country Gardens, MNP LLP, Bathe, Rotary Hall Studio Theatre “The Festival’s offerings in Chilliwack provides an Myriad, Laurie Throness MLA, Mt Waddington’s Outdoors, What’s On, Hanne opportunity for those who are stoked on the outdoors, Tickets: All Seats $25 and Brian Selby, Chilliwack Progress, 89.5 The Drive, City of Chilliwack, Province at all levels, to get together under one roof and feel of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the energy of a community in motion,” Sam says. Department of Canadian Heritage. Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents THE SLIP KNOT MAZACOTE In turns hysterical and heartbreaking, frantic and thoughtful; playwright, director, dramaturg, and also international Fringe icon TJ Dawe performs a spellbinding comic monologue unlike any other. Journey with the Mazacote is a hard-hitting west coast Latin dance band, playing horn-driven New York salsa dura incomparable TJ Dawe as he mans a giant truck, becomes the unhelpful voice on the other end of the phone and beats from Colombia, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico. The band features the captivating voice of line, and compiles euphemisms while he stocks the shelves in a drugstore. In between are ruminations and wise Nicaraguan singer-songwriter David Lopez, and a groove-heavy band featuring Chris Couto on timbales, observations on long-distance relationships, the history of Santa Claus, recreational Gravol, and why you should Carlos Arias on bass, Robin Layne on congas, Malcolm Aiken on trumpet, and Niho Takase on piano. never mail meat, no matter what the clerk at the 7-11 tells you. Mazacote blends their incredibly captivating music, and their strong sense of how to get the audience to respond, to create a performance that is fun and turn it into an exciting Latin dance party experience The Slip Knot is sponsored by: Aromatica Fine Teas, Myriad, The Chilliwack Progress, the British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring guaranteed to get the audience in the groove. Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. Mazacote is sponsored by: 89.5 The Drive, The April 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm Chilliwack Progress, What’s On! Chilliwack, the April 21 & 22, 2018 at 7:30 am HUB International Theatre British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Rotary Hall Studio Theatre Tickets: Adult $35 / Senior $32 / Youth $30 Council, the Province of British Columbia, and Tickets: All Seats $25 the Department of Canadian Heritage.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: While we take many precautions to ensure the accuracy of the Front & Centre Newsletter, occasionally errors or omissions may appear. www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Patrons are encouraged to double-check dates and times on their tickets or class receipts. Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents Paul Mercs presents THE CENTRE ROCKS XII 54•40 UNPLUGGED EXCLUSIVE SAVE THE DATE! Local musical talent electrifies the Rotary Hall stage with 54•40 Unplugged: Songs & Stories is an intimate and reimagining of 5440’s OFFER The Centre Rocks! The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre greatest hits performed as you’ve never heard them before. Featuring LOVE THERAPY TOUR - Enjoy your night MAUVEY April 27, 2018 Society will team up with musicians from our very own back original arrangements of violin, guitar, banjo, mandolin and more this yard to bring the community exciting rock concerts at The performance gives new context and spirit to classic songs fans all know and with a bite! Centre throughout the year. Come to the concerts and feel love. In between songs the band engages with the audience sharing stories ABRA CADABRA April 28, 2018 The Centre Rock! - number XII stars Liam Deakin! Featuring from their 30+ years together as a band. musicians Tyler Dove accompanied by Alex Jesus, Joshua CHAOS FAIRYTALE Keats accompanied by Lukas Blake, and Samson Crowe. March 29, 2018 at 7:30 pm FOREST / ACTING Abbotsford Arts Centre The Centre Rocks XIIis sponsored by: The Chilliwack Progress, 89.5 The WITH SCENE Drive, the British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the Tickets: All Seats $47.50 STUDIES May 15, 18, 19, 2018 City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. SEUSSICAL JR. May 15, 16, 18, 2018 Shantero Productions presents March 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm Rotary Hall Studio Theatre INTO THE THE STAMPEDERS Tickets: All Seats $10 WOODS JR. May 15, 16, 19, 2018 ‘They’re on their way, to the city lights’ ... and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all TWELFTH NIGHT May 16, 17, 19, 2018 their classic hits: Wild Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil You, Monday Morning Choo Choo, Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, the Simply present your ticket to your quintessential Canadian – and Hall of Fame – song, Sweet City Woman! By the server before you order on the THE PINOCCHIO time The Stampeders get to the first chorus of the first song, everyone will day of the show and enjoy the SHOW May 17, 18, 19, 2018 Rock.It.Boy Entertainment presents be singing along. exclusive savings. LOUISIANA HAYRIDE BRETT KISSEL April 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm HUB International Theatre SHOW May 17, 2018 BRETT KISSEL - the CCMA Awards’ reigning Male Artist of FEATURED the Year - has announced a three-month Canadian tour April 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm HALO May 17, 18, 19, 2018 beginning in January. Tickets for the “ Abbotsford Arts Centre RESTAURANTS: Tour” go on sale this Friday. Last month at the CCMA Awards Tickets: All Seats $65 QUEEN: IT’S KINDA in Saskatoon, Brett premiered his new single “We Were MAGIC May 18, 2018 That Song” with a show-stopping performance live on the nationwide broadcast. Watch the music video for the song Chilliwack Youth Health Centre presents RODGERS & here In addition to his second straight Male Artist of the Year win, Brett was also awarded Music Video of the Year CYHC 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER EVENT HAMMERSTEIN’S and Interactive Artist of the Year, bringing his career tally to CINDERELLA May 24 - 26, 2018 The 3rd Annual Fundraiser to benefit the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre 10 CCMA Award wins. (CYHC) is going to be fantastic event featuring a delicious Mediterranean- themed dinner by The Clean Plate Catering, comedy by Cliff Prang - Actor, March 17, 2018 at 7:30 pm LOVE THERAPY TOUR - Comedian & Talker Guy, and musical talent by Tabitha Naomi and award- MAUVEY May 27, 2018 HUB International Theatre winning Pop Artist Inez Point! Plus our silent auction items are pouring in! A Tickets: All Seats $45.50 Present your ticket for fun night out AND supporting a great cause?! Guys, you won’t want to miss a 20% DISCOUNT HUNCHBACK OF this! NOTRE DAME July 19 - 29, 2018 on the night of April 18, 2018 at 5:30 to 9:00 pm the show! Rotary Hall Studio Theatre Tickets: All Seats $50 For more details visit Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents SOMEBODY LOVES YOU MR. HATCH Mr. Hatch leads a colourless ordered life, until one Valentine’s Day, he receives a candy-filled heart with a note CHILLIWACK’S ART OF WINE FESTIVAL ‘Somebody loves you’. Mr. Hatch’s world is turned upside down, and he begins to make friends, enjoys all sorts Back for a fifth installment after four incredible years, this amazing participating of nice foods, and the fun parts of life that he once ignored. This heartwarming puppet play examines the effect event will once again fill The Centre with live entertainment, that kindness can have on a dreary existence. Join Mr. Hatch as he searches for his secret admirer, and enjoys the delectable appetizers, and fantastic wines! All proceeds from this restaurants: biggest surprise of his life! event go toward supporting the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Bozzini’s - 20% 604.792.0744 Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch is sponsored by: 98.3 Star fm, The Chilliwack Progress, Envision Financial, Myriad, Emil Anderson Society’s thriving arts and crafts programming. With many wineries in Construction, BC Touring Council, the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and attendance, Chilliwack’s Art of Wine Festival is the perfect pairing of Corky’s - 20% 604.795.2331 luxury and creativity. the Department of Canadian Heritage. Decades - 15% 604.793.6675 March 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm 19+ Event! 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FOR TICKETS: THE CENTRE BOX OFFICE HOURS: Call: 604-391-SHOW(7469) In Person: 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack Online: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm, open one hour before performances.