april 04, 2014

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN PRINCE GEORGE

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April 2014

COMEDYWho: Simon King and guest Reza PeykWhat: Under the Influence ComedyWhen: April 5. Doors at 7 pm and Show at 8Where: Treasure Cove CasinoHow much: Tickets $20 from the Casino

MUSICIANS - CONCERT Who: Nove Voce is proud to present Pergolesi’s Stabat MaterWhen: April 6, 2:00 PM Where: St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church.How Much: $15, tickets at Studio 2880Great Easter concert called Stabat Mater (The Sorrows of Mary) by Pergolesi. Featuring Barb Parker on the organ. It really is a rare instrument in this town.

MUSICIANS Who: Steve Miller BandWhen: Wednesday, April 9 Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PMWhere: CN CentreHow Much: $47.50 - $87.50 plus s/cWhat: See the legendary Steve Miller Band at one of their few Canadian dates! Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets or Charge By Phone 1-855-985-5000Order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca

ARTISTSWho: Two Rivers GalleryWhen: April 10, 2014Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Civic Plaza) What: Artist Talk and Opening Re-ception for Richard Watts’ “Three Seasons” and TRG’s annual Juried exhibition “Earthly”How much: This is a free event open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 250-614-7800 www.tworiversgallery.ca

MUSICIANS Who: Shiraz presents The ChevysWhen: Friday, April 11, 6:00 pmWhere: Shiraz Café and Restaurant, #159 1600 15th Ave, Parkwood MallHow much: Free!What: three piece band from Prince George that is dedicated to creating a rockabilly musical experience for audiences of all ages.

MUSICIANS Who: Shiraz presents Tri ForceWhen: Saturday, April 12, 7:00 pmWhere: Shiraz Café and Restaurant, #159 1600 15th Ave, Parkwood MallHow much: Free!What: They feature not only rock and roll cover tunes, but also a selection of original material, also in the rock and roll style.

OngoingMUSICIANS Who: Indra Egan When: Every WednesdayDoors: 6:30 pmWhere: Shiraz RestaurantHow Much: no cover chargeWhat: Our Casual Wine night with Indra Egan on Piano

ARTISTS Who: Two Rivers Gallery, Rustad GalleriaWhen: Ongoing to May 4Where: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Civic Plaza)What: 2014 Art Auction Preview exhibition. Come to the Rustad Galleria to preview the work that will be for auction at our Annual Live Art Auction. How Much: Admission to the Rus-tad Galleria is free to the public every day. 250-614-7800 www.tworiversgallery.ca

LIVE MUSIC & DANCE Who: Dirty Dancing BurlesqueWhat: Show with Live MusicWhen: April 19. Doors at 7:30 and show at 8:30Where: Treasure Cove CasinoHow much: Tickets $25. Advance tickets from the Casino

MUSICIANS Who: Shiraz presents Wood & WiresWhen: Saturday, April 19, 7:30 pmWhere: Shiraz Café and Restaurant, #159 1600 15th Ave, Parkwood MallHow much: Free!What: Classic Piano Jazz trio

THEATRE Who: Theatre North West presents Bemused by Peter Fenton & Scott White; Music & Lyrics by Scott WhiteWhen: April 24 to May 14Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM evenings; Doors: 1:00 PM Show: 2:00 PM matineesWhere: Theatre North West in the Parkhill Centre How Much: $25.50 – $29.50 +GST What: A knee-slapping, toe-tap-ping, laugh riot show-biz comedy... with music!Tickets available at Books & Com-pany or call 250-614-0039www.theatrenorthwest.com GOSPEL SINGERS Who: The Gospel Singers from the Elder Citizens Recreation CentreWhen: Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m.Where: At the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre - 1692 Tenth Ave. Prince George, 250-561- 9381What: The Gospel Singers Present Elvis’ Gospel Favorites’, featuring pipers from the Prince George Pipe Band; also Dan Watt on guitarHow Much: Adults $10.00; children 5-12 years $5.00 Hard of hearing headsets are available at the door.

OPEN HOUSE Who: Royal Canadian LegionWhat: Grand Opening. Open HouseWhere: 1116 6th AveWhen: April 26 9 am - 1 amChildren welcome 9 am to 2 pm How much: Free!

MUSICIANS Who: Shiraz presents Exit GlowWhen: Saturday, April 26, 7:30 pmWhere: Shiraz Café and Restaurant, #159 1600 15th Ave, Parkwood MallHow much: Free!What: flashes of pop, rock and folk

MUSICIANS Who: George Thorogood and The DestroyersWhen: Wednesday, April 30Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PMWhere: CN CentreHow Much: $42.50-$49.50 plus s/c’sWhat: Get Bad to the Bone – with the greatest bar band in the world! Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets or Charge By Phone 1-855-985-5000Order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca

THEATRE Who: Theatre North West presents Your Theatre ToursWhen: April 29Doors: 10:15 pmWhere: Theatre North West (#36 - 556 North Nechako Road)How much: Free!What: Your Theatre Tours allows patrons to check out the parts of TNW’s venue that few get to see, with a literal behind-the-scenes look. RSVP to the TNW office, 250.563.6969.www.theatrenorthwest.com-

May 2014

ART AUCTION Who: Two Rivers Gallery When: Saturday, May 3, 7:30pmWhere: Two Rivers Gallery (725 Civic Plaza)What: Live Art AuctionBid against friends for the chance to acquire art by some of Canada’s most exciting established and up-and-coming artists.How Much: 25/ticket, 40 for pair, 250-614-7800 www.tworiversgal-lery.ca

STRAWBERRY TEA Who: The Elder Citizens Recreation AssociationWhen: Sat., May 3 9 am to 2 pmWhere: At the Elder Citizens Rec-reation Centre - 1692 Tenth Ave. Prince George . 250-561- 9381What: Strawberry Tea and Plant SaleHow much: $5.00

THEATRE Who: Theatre North West presents

Your Theatre Talks

When: May 8

Doors: 7:00 pm

Where: Theatre North West (#36 -

556 North Nechako Road)

How much: Free!

What: Theatre North West Artistic

Producer Samantha MacDonald

gives an interactive talk about the

current production, Bemused, and

what it takes to stage a World Pre-

miere. Refreshments provided by

Hummus Brothers Tapas Bar.

RSVP to the TNW office,

250.563.6969.

www.theatrenorthwest.com

MUSICIANS Who: Classic CountryWhen.: May 23 and 24 What: A wonderful duo performing as Roy Orbison, Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy WynetteWhere: Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 6th AveHow much: $20 Call the Legion

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPSWho: Royal Canadian LegionWhen: May 31What: A Walk of Honour- Red Shirt Marathon- Support Our TroopsWhere: Fort George ParkHow much: Free!

Welcome to ‘OnStage’Every two months we will publish this special section to keep you aware of what’s happening in local Arts &

Entertainment.If you have an event you want everyone to know about, tell

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• April 26 – Grand Opening – Open House.

• May 23 & 24 – Classic Country – A wonderful duo performing as Roy Orbison, Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette

• May 31 – A Walk of Honour – Red Shirt Marathon – Support our Troops – held in Fort George Park

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Enchainement Dance Centre Year End Recital

Ballet & ModernJune 20 @ 7:00pm, June 21 @ 1:00pm

StageJune 21 @ 7:00pm, June 22 @ 1:00pm

Vanier Hall

Tickets at Enchainement Dance Centre

Judy Russell Presents Auditions for:

Judy Russell Presents:Monty Python’s Spamalot

July 22 to August 3 @ Prince George Playhouse

Tickets Available at Studio 2880 starting May 1.

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