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Volume 8 / Issue 5b

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and CENTRE

May 2018- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE

CHILLIWACKCULTURAL CENTRE

FOR TICKETS: CALL: 604.391.SHOW(7469)

IN PERSON: 9201 Corbould Street, ChilliwackONLINE: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

The Centre Box Office Hours:Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm

and open one hour before performances.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: While we take many precautions to ensure the accuracy of the Front & Centre Newsletter, occasionally errors or omissions may appear.Patrons are encouraged to double-check dates and times on their tickets or class receipts.

Turn your child’s summer into something truly inspiring and creative with the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Summer Art Camps for Kids!

Take a break from summer boredom with the terrifically fun and wildly diverse classes that offer a fantastic opportunity for your child to explore their creative side, and a flexible class schedule that is a great fit for those busy schedules!Running from July 9 to August 17, and filled with arts and crafts, clay, dance, sewing, music, and performance classes, the Summer Art Camps are the perfect fit for all kinds of young artists. Children can take an exciting adventure into the world of ceramics where they can get their hands dirty and bring things to life with clay. Crafty kids have the perfect opportunity to try their hands at embroidery, sewing, knitting, photography, and printmaking; while the young musicians in your life can have pick up an instrument and learn the basic chords and melodies. With lots of different classes to pick and choose from, your kids not only have the chance to try new things but to also explore and learn more about the activities they’re already interested in!With the simple class schedule, the Summer Art Camps are an easy way to relieve the stress of busy parents. They will make your kids’ summer break something truly special, as they explore their creative side!The camps will run from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm with supervised breaks,

Monday to Friday, for six weeks between July 9 and August 17. Each day is split into

six blocks of 65-minute sessions, with two different classes for each age group. Choose one class per time slot, and your child will take part in that activity, at that time, for the full week. Sign up for a single class, two per day, or for a full day of

fun and creativity for the week!

Each class costs $37.50. Registering for a class means your child will participate in that activity at that time from Monday to Friday, meaning you get five fantastic and creative sessions for just $37.50!The shorter Week Five Camps will run from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm with supervised breaks, between August 7 to 10, 2018. Each class within the shorter Week Five cost $30, and your child will be registered to participate in that class from Tuesday to Friday.The Centre’s Summer Art Camps! are available for kids age 5–11, and with sessions broken into categories for 5 – 7 and 8 – 11 years olds, your kid will get the perfect art experience catered to their age. The Summer Art Camps brochure is now available. To learn more about class schedules, descriptions, registration and more contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469) and ask to have one mailed to you, drop by The Centre and pick up one up or visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Secondary Characters presents

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAMEBased on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

July 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2018 at 7:30 pmJuly 22 & 29, 2018 at 2:00 pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: Adult $22 / Senior $20 / Student $16

ART CLASSES AT THE CENTREWILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY(Adult; workshop)Saturday: 1:00 to 4:00 pmMay 19, 2018Plan ahead and learn what gear to bring when you’re out taking pictures, and how to come home with more than just a record or a postcard shot of your favourite natural hideaways.Cost: $30

GLASS CREATURES(Adult; workshop)Saturday: 1:00 to 4:00 pmMay 26, 2018Go one step further with your glass technique and craft these adorable animals! Ania Kyte of Turtle Beads Studio in Mission, BC will show students the art of sculpting glass creatures – students will come home with a turtle, a bumblebee, and a penguin made from glass rods and a hothead propane torch.Cost: $60

JEWELLERY MAKING TECHNIQUES(Adult; 2 day workshop)Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 to 4:00 pm (both days)June 2 & 3, 2018 Learn silversmithing techniques such as forging, solder, shaping and more. Barrie will explain how plain metal sheets and wires are turned into handmade jewelry, then students take what they’ve learned and turn a plain sheet of silver and a few wires into a unique handcrafted ring.Cost: $160

BODY, WINE, JEWELS(Adult; workshop)Friday: 6:00 to 9:00 pmJune 8, 2018Enjoy an evening of relaxation – you deserve it! Have an evening to yourself after a long work day… unwind the muscles with a yoga session, sample snacks and sip local wine, and create a unique pair of earrings you’ve designed yourself.Cost: $60

GLASS BEADS 2: GLASS FLOWERS(Adult; workshop)Saturday: 1:00 to 4:00 pmJune 9, 2018Learn to layer, plunge, and create incredible floral designs in glass such as the raised flower, encased, plunged water florals, as well as floral beads. Explore different colouring techniques bringing flowers to life in glass - adding a whole new dimension to handcrafted jewellery! Students will also learn the technique of creating an “off-mandrel” calla lily from glass.Cost: $50

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY(Adult; workshop)Saturday: 1:00 to 4:00 pmJune 16, 2018 Come home from day trips and vacations with more than just postcard shots of your favourite places! After this class you will know how to plan ahead and what gear to bring to ensure those memories of your bucket-list vacations are keepers.Cost: $30

OPEN STUDIOS AT THE CENTRECLAY OPEN STUDIO$6 DROP IN$50 FOR 10 DROP-IN PUNCH CARDMondays: 6:00 - 9:00pmFridays: 10:00am - 1:00pmSundays: 1:00 - 4:00pm

GLASS OPEN STUDIO$9 DROP IN$80 FOR 10 DROP-IN PUNCH CARDMondays: 6:00 - 9:00pm

LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO$12 DROP IN$40 MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION$55 FOR FIVE SESSIONSWednesdays: 6:30 - 9:00pmThursdays: 6:30 - 9:00pm

Senior Discovery Tours presents

SENIOR DISCOVERY TOURS TRAVEL PRESENTATIONThe presentation will focus on a number of different exotic destinations STC travels to in North America and throughout the world. Senior Discovery Tours is Canada’s leading operator of worldwide escorted tours for the 50-Plus traveller. The tours are all-inclusive packages of excellent value. All costs, such as out of country medical and cancellation insurance, taxes, tipping, visas and home pick-up service from Chilliwack, are included in our overall tour price.

June 15, 2018 at 12:30 to 2:00 pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: Free (Registration Required)

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.

Lighthouse Theatre presents

ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLARodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is a new retelling of the classic fairy tale, which heralds the themes of: courage, honesty, justice, and above all else: kindness. Through the humble heart of one peasant girl unfairly enslaved to a life of servitude, Ella, unwittingly wins the affections of Prince Topher, heir to the throne. It is her love which captivates the Prince and transforms the Royal Kingdom out of the cruelty ensnarling it, to a Kingdom where kindness reigns triumphant. Cinderella reminds you to take courage and be kind, since impossible things are happening everyday.

May 24, 25, 26, 2018 at 7:00 pmMay 26, 2018 at 1:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $18 / Senior & Youth $15

inFrench Live presents

LOVE THERAPY TOUR - MAUVEYMauvey with special guests Cambree Lovesy, whose debut EP Silly Me is available on iTunes and Awake O Sleeper, much loved roots rock band from Chilliwack. The Love Therapy World Tour has been designed to distribute Love through narratives created by a blend of intentional song writing, intelligent melody, hypnotic beat and vibe.

May 27, 2018 at 7:00 pmRotary Hall Studio TheatreTickets: All Seats $15

The Louisiana Hayride presents

LOUISIANA HAYRIDE SHOWJoin the lovable cast of the Louisiana Hayride Show in this wonderful celebration of the best country and rockabilly hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as they pay tribute to the historical radio program, The Louisiana Hayride!See Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Lefty Frizzell and Loretta Lynn come to life before your eyes! You’ll think you’re at their concert when you see these iconic artists step on stage and sing their big hits!

May 17, 2018 from 7:30 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Tickets $48

Creative Outlet presents

2018 FOOTSTEPSJune 1 & 2, 2018 at 6:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $16 / Senior & Youth $12 / 2 and Under Free

Creative Outlet presents

2018 LITTLE STEPSJune 2, 2018 at 10:00 amJune 2, 2018 at 1:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $10 / 2 and Under Free

CHAOS FAIRYTALE FORESTACTING WITH SCENE STUDIES

SEUSSICAL JR. INTO THE WOODS JR.

TWELFTH NIGHT THE PINOCCHIO SHOW HALO

May 155:00pm

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May 1910:15am

May 156:30pm

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May 1911:30am

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Tickets$1230

SPRING FESTIVAL 2017ROTARY HALLS T U D I O T H E A T R E

The Showtime Australia Group presents

QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGICQueen: It’s a Kinda Magic recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hits such as ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘We Are the Champions’, ‘Under Pressure’ and ‘Fat-Bottomed Girls’. Painstaking attention has been paid to all the music – the iconic voice of Mercury, the amazing guitar solos of May and the groundbreaking Rock harmonies. And with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and authentic costumes, this is as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing!

May 18, 2018 at 8:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: All Seats $59 / 13 and under $30 / Group Rate $54

ART 33May 17 to June 16, 2018

Once more, School district 33 brings us art from the Chilliwack School District 33, showing us some of the very fine young artists from our community. They are always a great favourite!

Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm

Opening Reception: June 21, 2018, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

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Project Dance presents

COMPANY SHOWCASE 2018June 3, 2018 at 3:00 pmHUB International TheatreTickets: Adult $16.75 / Senior & Youth $12.75