The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents

THE JUPITER REBELLION: A ZACK ZULTANA ADVENTURE CHILLIWACK Set on a remote mining colony on a far off moon orbiting Jupiter, we follow our unlikely hero Zack CULTURAL CENTRE Zultana, a bored asteroid miner, who becomes the face of a revolution. Facing off against a billionaire villain, and with romantic entanglements involving a mysterious lady, this science fiction epic is the type of story that one might expect to see played out on the silver screen with a multi-million dollar FOR TICKETS: budget for CGI effects; all done by one man with little more than a couple of chairs, lights, his voice, CALL: 604.391.SHOW(7469) and a whole lot of enthusiasm. IN PERSON: 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack The Jupiter Rebellion: A Zack Zultana Adventureis sponsored by: What’s On! Chilliwack, The Royal Hotel, The Chilliwack ONLINE: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Progress, the British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and The Centre Box Office Hours: the Department of Canadian Heritage. Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, and Front Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm February 3 & 4, 2018 at 7:30 pm Volume 7 / Issue 12b December 2017- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE and open one hour before performances. Rotary Hall Studio Theatre CENTRE Tickets: All Seats $25 Celebrate the Winter Season with Sing-Along with the Movie Frozen! he biggest Disney hit of the decade two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature is set to hit Chilliwack on December and Best Original Song, and two Oscar nominations Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents 22T and 23, when Sing-Along with Frozen for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. transforms the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Few movies have been as successful as Frozen – the MISERY into a spectacular winter wonderland. You’re highest-grossing animated film of all time. Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan,” invited to join the fearless Princess Anna on an Sing-Along with Frozen is a great way to get the whole Annie Wilkes, and wakes up in her secluded home in the mountains of Colorado. While Annie nurses epic journey – by singing along to the astounding and family into the Holiday spirit, with its captivating story, award-winning soundtrack! him back to health, Paul soon realizes that he is not her guest, but her captive. Angered that he has enchanting songs, and spirited characters. Everyone killed off her favourite character, Annie forces Paul to resurrect her in a new book—and Paul soon Frozen follows the snowy adventures of Anna and can have the chance to sing along to their favourite finds himself writing for his freedom… and his life. Kristoff, who are on a quest to stop the eternal winter film, but tickets are going fast – get yours today! ravaging their home kingdom of Arendelle, but most Sing Along with Frozen is coming to the Chilliwack importantly to find Anna’s sister Elsa. Joining them on Cultural Centre on December 22 at 7:00 pm and on Written by William Goldman Based on the novel by Stephen King. their journey are a few friends, including a reindeer December 23 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $18 and can be named Sven and the lively snowman, Olaf. There are purchased at the Centre Box Office, online at www. Misery is sponsored by: Gidney Signs, The Chilliwack Progress, the British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the a few bumps along the course of their adventure, but Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by calling 604-391- both Anna and Elsa sing their way through them, and SHOW(7469). prove just how strong the bonds between family can February 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm be. Sing Along with Frozen is HUB International Theatre Since its release, Frozen has found its way into sponsored by: The Chilliwack Tickets: Adult $45 / Senior $42 / Youth $40 / Value Seats $29 the hearts of many with its inspirational story and Progress, Your Dollar Store with unforgettable music. These special showings of the film More, Decades Coffee Club, lets audience members of all ages sing along to their the Fraserwest Law Group, favourite songs from the musical. As well as being able the City of Chilliwack, the to sing along, the audience is also encouraged to put Department of Canadian on their beautiful Frozen inspired costumes. As well, a Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents real-life Anna and Elsa will take to the stage to lead the Heritage. sing-along and help the magic of Frozen jump from AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SHARI ULRICH the screen. Originally, a California girl, long settled on the west coast of Canada, Shari celebrates 43 years as a touring Frozen’s inspirational story and hit soundtrack won recording artist and multi-instrumentalist (violin, mandolin, piano, guitar, dulcimer, & harmonica). From the film a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, Pied Pumkin through The Hometown Band, and on as a solo artist and multi-instrumentalist has led to twenty-three albums – including her collaboration with solo artists Bill Henderson and Roy Forbes, Barney Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents Bentall and Tom Taylor, and more recently The High Bar Gang, a seven-piece bluegrass band with Barney Bentall and Colin Nairne. Her work has garnered two Juno awards, several Juno nominations, an induction SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS IX into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, and a 2014 Canadian Folk Music Awards for English Songwriter of Settle in for a night of wonder and delight as two-time world champion magician Shawn Farquhar hosts his ninth Cabaret the Year. of Wonders. This intimate show brings a vibrant variety of magicians to the stage, from world-renowned performers to local An Intimate Evening with Shari Ulrich is sponsored by: Fortin’s Supply, The Coast Chilliwack Hotel, The Chilliwack Progress, talent. This casual cabaret setting is a fantastic way to experience innovative acts, illusions, and more in a spectacular display the British Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the Province of British Columbia, and the Department of Canadian of never-before-seen works and magical standards! Whether you’re a magic enthusiast or have dreams of bringing your own illusions to stage, the Cabaret of Wonders is a chance to see magic behind the scenes – and get up close and personal with the Heritage. most talented performers from British Columbia and beyond. February 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders IX is Rotary Hall Studio Theatre January 19, 2018 at 7:30pm sponsored by: Mertin Auto Group, Wagner Appli- Tickets: Adult $35 / Senior $32 / Youth $30 Rotary Hall Studio Theatre ances LTD, The Chilliwack Progress, the BC Touring Council, the British Columbia Arts Council. the City Tickets: All Seats $25 of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and 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 Chilliwack School of Performing Arts presents EXCLUSIVE A PETER N’ CHRIS-TMAS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SAVE THE DATE! OFFER The classic “tale as old as time” tells of Belle, a young woman in a CAROL provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped CINDERELLA Enjoy your night with It may be a spin on the classic Charles Dickens tale, but that under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be February 12, 2018 doesn’t mean A Peter N’ Christmas Carol will leave you saying “Bah- loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. a bite! Humbug!”. Join this comical pair when they come back in town But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and ANASTASIA with their hysterical new take on the holiday season filled with his household will be doomed for all eternity. February 14, 2018 just about everything festive from a spoof of Home Alone, to just a

little too much jingling all the way! January 10 & 11 (Preview Nights), 2018 at 7:30 pm AT THE MOVIES February 16, 2018 A Peter n’ Chris-tmas Carol is sponsored by: The Chilliwack Players Guild, Kyle January 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm Hislop Royal LePage, Wagner Appliances LTD, Aromatica Fine Teas, The Royal Hotel, SHAWN FARQUHAR’S The Chilliwack Progress, Fortins Home Hardware, the British Columbia Arts Council, January 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm the BC Touring Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British Columbia, and HUB International Theatre CABARET OF WONDERS X the Department of Canadian Heritage. Tickets: Adult $24.30 / Senior & Student $20.30 February 16, 2018 December 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm Preview $12.30 THE CENTRE ROCKS XI December 18, 2017 at 7:30 pm February 17, 2018 Rotary Hall Studio Theatre Plus Tickets: All Seats $25 FIREFLIGHT - THE CIRCUS WEST CACADIA February 25, 2018 Simply present your ticket to your The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents server before you order on the day of the show and enjoy the exclusive Chilliwack Academy of Music presents JIM CUDDY - THE savings. RED ROBINSON’S CHRISTMAS 2018 CROSS-CANADA ON THE AIR FRASER VALLEY DISTILLERY FESTIVAL ‘CONSTELLATION The Fraser Valley Distillery Festival is a tasting event, featuring some TOUR’ Living legend Red Robison hits the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s of the best Craft and Micro Distilleries in BC. Featuring craft Vodkas, stage with the award-winning host of CBC Radio’s Early Edition February 26, 2018 FEATURED Gins, Single Malt Whiskeys, Fruit Liqueurs, flavoured Liqueurs and Rick Cluff in Christmas On The Air this December! It’s a really more. All of the distilleries are BC owned and operated, and make AN INTIMATE EVENING RESTAURANTS: nostalgic trip into the past and how things used to be. Red and small batch spirits from locally sourced ingredients.The event is a Rick will have you laughing, reminiscing, and grooving along to WITH SEAN MCCANN fundraiser to help support high quality music development in the some of the best tunes you forgot you loved in this sentimental March 3, 2018 community. ride down memory lane. Join them for this spectacular ONEGIN experience over the holidays this season! 19+ Event March 4, 2018 Red Robinson’s Christmas On The Airis sponsored by: Amax Praetorian, Star 98.3, January 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm Aromatica Fine Teas, Prime Signs, The Chilliwack Progress, the BC Touring Council, Chilliwack Cultural Centre I AM WOMAN HEAR the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of Chilliwack, the Province of British ME LAFF Columbia, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. Tickets: All Seats $45 March 8, 2018

December 17, 2017 at 7:30 pm TINA TURNER - THE Present your ticket for a HUB International Theatre QUEEN OF ROCK N’ 20% DISCOUNT Tickets: Adult $40 / Senior $37 / Youth $35 ROLL on the night of March 9, 2018 the show! The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents Creative Outlet in partnership with Ballet Victoria presents THEY’RE BACK! THE GIFT OF THE THE COMIC STRIPPERS March 10, 2018 For more details visit The Comic Strippers are back, and they’re semi-undressed and www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca NUTCRACKER SHAWN FARQUHAR’S completely unscripted! From their hilarious on-stage antics and CABARET OF WONDERS The Nutcracker - A uniquely wonderful Christmas ballet performed incredible improv abilities, to their penchant for including plenty XI to Tchaikovsky’s timeless Nutcracker score. The little mischief of a of audience participation, The Comic Strippers pull out all the stops participating young girl sparks an exciting adventure and a world of unexpected to create a comedy experience that’s explosive, entertaining, and March 16, 2018 wonder when she opens a present brought by her uncle despite his ridiculous. A show for all genders... 19+ only. THE CENTRE ROCKS XII restaurants: warning. The Comic Strippersis sponsored by: Prime Signs, Fraser Valley Custom Printers, March 17, 2018 Aromatica Fine Teas, The Chilliwack Progress, What’s On! Chilliwack, the British Bozzini’s - 20% 604.792.0744 December 21, 2017 at 7:30 pm Columbia Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the Province of British Columbia, and the BRETT KISSEL Corky’s - 20% 604.795.2331 HUB International Theatre Department of Canadian Heritage. March 17, 2018 Decades - 15% (*$10 min) 604.793.6675 Tickets: Adult $30 / Senior & Student $25 / 12 & Under $15 February 2, 2018 at 7:30 pm THE BEST OF VIMFF Prestons - 25% 604.792.5552 HUB International Theatre March 24, 2018 Vita Bella - 15% 604.846.5001 Tickets: Adults $39 / Senior $36 / Youth $34 Woo Mai - 15% 604.792.0799 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.