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FOR TICKETS CALL 604.391.SHOW(7469) or IN PERSON at 9201 Corbould St. or ONLINE www.chilliwackculturalcentre.caThe Centre Box Office Summer Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:30am-9pm & Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:30am - 5pm

The Centre will return to regular hours from Tuesday September 8, 2015: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-9:00pm, 9:30am-5:00pm weekends.Open one hour before performances.

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Tom Lavin has been ‘Boppin’ with the Blues’ for almost four decades, and you can be sure to be in for a night you’ll never forget when he and The Legendary Powder Blues hit Chilliwack in celebration of The Centre’s fifth anniversary on October 3, 2015! A true icon of the Vancouver music scene, the Juno award-winning Powder Blues have been Canada’s leading blues band since the release of their debut album ‘Uncut’ in 1979, bringing listeners a love of the blues with hits such as ‘What have I Been Drinkin’?’, ‘The Rockchopper’, and ‘Doin’

it Right’. Marking their own 37th anniversary

this year, Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues’ performance in the HUB International

Theatre will be a

uniquely unforgettable event, featuring some of British Columbia’s most longstanding talent in celebration of one of the province’s newest premier destinations for experiencing arts and entertainment!

With its pure emotion, uplifting sound, and instantly danceable groove, there is perhaps no other style as timeless, appealing, and powerful as the blues – an observation that Tom confirms! “One of the great things about the blues is that it is the foundation for all North American music including rock and roll, rockabilly, swing, bop, jazz, stride and even ragtime” says Tom. “An element of playing in Powder Blues that I’ve always loved is that the age demographic of our audience has always been so wide - from 5 to 95, no kidding!

“I still enjoy having teens and people in their early-twenties come up to me and say “I never knew I liked the blues till I heard you guys.” I think because this style of music is a classic art form

there will always be a fan base - there are more blues

festivals in the world today than at any other time in history!”

Tom is well-qualified to comment on the

popularity of the blues – he’s been around since the very beginning of this iconic musical styles’ presence in Canada! “When I arrived in Vancouver in ’69 there were a lot of bands around”, he reflects, “but few played the way I was used to. But by ’78 we had Powder Blues going and several other bands locally were doing that kind of music. I first met and played with Dutch Mason in Calgary around 1980 and really enjoyed

his singing and playing and remember hearing Brent Parkin & Hound Dog in

Winnipeg, David Wilcox in Toronto and Steven Barry in Montreal doing blues too.” And as he continues reflecting on his time on the road, it looks like Tom’s love-affair with Canada’s blues circuit is just as timeless as the ring of his guitar! “The majority of our touring over the last 37 years on the road has been in Canada” he goes on, “and we’ve played from Victoria to St. John’s Newfoundland and nearly every place in between. Canadian audiences have always stuck by us and for that we are truly grateful, so every night on stage we do our best to give back what we’ve received.”

This dedication to performing the very best show they can is guaranteed to make Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues show in Chilliwack an unforgettable night – and one you do not want to miss! “We always try to play some of our best-known songs so nobody goes away disappointed” Tom goes on. “Playing live allows us the additional freedom of improvising which can be exciting for both the band and the audience. We will likely play some extended jams that allow the band members to experiment and shine individually. The bottom line is that we never wanted to be a band folks could dance to; we wanted to be a band that it was hard NOT to dance to. I expect musical fun and energy every time we play a show and I’m sure the Chilliwack show will be no exception!”

So for an fantastic show celebrating the blues and The Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s fifth anniversary all at the same time, make sure to come on down for a night of swing, soul, and guitar solos with Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues! Tickets are now available now both online and from The Centre Box Office, so either visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469) to secure your tickets today!

Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues is generously sponsored by: O’Connor Auto Group, Bathe Plumbing, Bozzini’s Restaurant, Myriad Information Technology Solutions, John Martin MLA, Fortins, Bob Plowright, Minter Country Gardens, The Chilliwack Times, The Drive, Department of Canadian Heritage, City of Chilliwack, British Columbia Arts Council, Province of British Columbia.

Hear that Guitar Ring with Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues!

The Chilliwack Visual Artists’ Association presents

Ephermal A display focused around an

exploration of the ‘ephermal’, meaning to exist only briefly. The

CVAA will intepret this theme through sculpture, painting,

drawing, textile art, glass and photography.

September 3 - October 10

Opening Reception Saturday September 12, 2015

1:00-3:00pm

Kids’ ClassesMAGIC MUD (CLAY) $135 Mondays: 3:30-5:00pmOctober 26 - December 7, 2015

INTRO TO COMIC $55 BOOK ILLUSTRATION Saturdays: 10:30am-11:30amOctober 17 - November 14, 2015

ACTING FOR FILM & TV $135Tuesdays: 3:30-5:30pmOctober 6 - November 24, 2015

STOP-MOTION $125Thursdays: 3:30-5:30pmOctober 8 - November 26, 2015

CREATING A GRAPHIC NOVEL $125 Thursdays: 6:00-8:00pmOctober 8 - November 26, 2015

ACTING $125Mondays: 4:30-5:30pmOctober 5 - November 14, 2015

After School Art CampsFor young artists aged 7-10, the After School Art Camps are the perfect way for kids to delve into a fantastic range of art forms and activities!

Each week long Art Camp runs for five sessions - Monday - Friday: 3:30-5:00pm

CLAY $27October 5 - October 9, 2015

PUPPETS $27 October 19 - October 23, 2015

MINECRAFT ART $27November 2 - November 6, 2015

SPONGE BOB CRAFTS $27 November 16 - November 20, 2015

MINION CRAFTS $27 November 30 - December 4, 2015

ART CLASSES FOR KIDS

ClayEASY AS 1-2-3 $99Thursdays: 6:00-9:00pmOctober 1 - October 15, 2015

CLAY CREATORS: HANDBUILDING $250Saturdays: 10:00am-12:30pmOctober 17 - December 12, 2015

CLAY CREATORS: WHEEL $250Saturdays: 1:30-4:00pmOctober 17 - December 12, 2015

FORM & FUNCTION IN WHEEL $170Tuesdays: 6:30-9:00pmOctober 6 - November 17, 2015

Painting and DrawingPAINTING LANDSCAPES IN ACRYLIC $165Wednesdays: 1:00-3:00pmOctober 7 - December 2, 2015

INTRO TO WATERCOLOUR $160Thursdays: 1:00-3:00pmOctober 8 - November 26, 2015

WATERCOLOUR TECHNIQUES $145Thursdays: 9:30am-12:00pmOctober 8 - November 26, 2015

DRAWING FACES $125Fridays: 10:00am-12:00pmOctober 9 - November 27, 2015

INTRO TO DRAWING $130Fridays: 1:00-3:00pmOctober 9 - November 27, 2015

CraftsGLASS BEADS - LEVEL 1 $155Tuesdays: 6:30-8:30pmOctober 6 - October 27, 2015

GLASS BEADS - LEVEL 2 $155 Tuesdays: 6:30-8:30pmNovember 10 - December 1, 2015

GLASS, METAL & WIRE $165Thursdays: 6:00-9:00pmOctober 22 - November 12, 2015

Performance

INTRO TO IMPROV $99Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am-4:00pmNovember 7 & November 8, 2015

ACTING FOR FILM & TV $160Tuesdays: 6:00-8:00pmOctober 6 - November 24, 2015

Open Studios CLAY OPEN STUDIO Fridays: 10:00am - 1:00pmSeptember 11 - December 4, 2015&Mondays: 6:00 - 9:00pmSeptember 14 - December 7, 2015

$6 drop in or$50 for 10 drop-in punch card

GLASS OPEN STUDIO Mondays: 6:00 - 9:00pmOctober 5 - December 7, 2015 $9 drop in or$80 for 10 drop-in punch card

LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO Saturdays: 10:00am - 12:30pmOctober 3 - December 5, 2015&Wednesdays: 6:30 - 9:00pm October 7 - December 9, 2015

$12 drop in • $40 monthly subscription • $55 for five sessions

Workshops

PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY $29Saturday: 1:00-4:00pmNovember 7, 2015

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY $29Saturday: 1:00-4:00pmDecember 5, 2015

MELT & POUR SOAP $39Monday: 6:00-8:30pmOctober 19, 2015

COLD PROCESSED SOAP $45 Monday: 5:30-8:30pmNovember 9, 2015

WIRE EARRINGS 101 $35Thursday: 6:00-9:00pmNovember 26, 2015

Classes Continued on Back Page

DRAWING AND PAINTING A PICTURE FOR THE BEGINNING ARTIST Saturday: 1:00-5:00pm

November 14, 2015

Taught by University of the Fraser Valley Art Instructors and practicing

artists Chris Woods and Chris Friesen, this class is designed for the beginning artist to help them

understand and implement the key artistic tools and techniques for creating a basic composition.

Cost: $40

ADULT ART CLASSES AT THE CENTRE

Sex and the SuburbsFriday, October 9, 2015 7:30pm HUB International Theatre

Take a peek behind the curtains and discover what really goes on in the squeaky clean suburbs, with this hysterical parody of suburban bliss overflowing with hilarity, hijinks, and more!

Sex & the Suburbs brings together improvised scenes, audience volunteers, and the uproarious comedy of Diana Frances, Ellie Harvey, Denise Jones, and Christine Lippa, the award-winning comics behind Leave it to Cleavage in a show that is saucy, smart, and seriously side-splitting! You know you’re in for a show packed with energy and excitement with these seriously funny females. So for a night that will really put a grin on your face make sure to get down with some Sex & the Suburbs!

Tickets: Adult $32, Senior $29, Student $27

Coming Soon at The Centre!

Antiques in the Attic Thursday, October 8, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pmOdlum Brown Studio

Are your trinkets trash or treasure?

Ever wondered what that old painting is worth? Curious to find out who the artist is? Where in the world did that art work come from? The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is thrilled to welcome back Peter Blundell of Guardian Estate Appraisals, for an Antiques in the Attic art and antique appraisal event. Bring your antiques or artwork to the Centre and let Peter unveil the mystery with a verbal appraisal. Each 15 minute session allows for viewing of up to three items, subject to the time constraint, although some individual items may require a full 15 minute session.

Tickets: $40 for a 15 minute session

LIFE FORM SCULPTING Thursdays: 6:00-9:00pm

October 29 - November 19, 2015

This non-instructional class

will provide students with the opportunity to sculpt a life form

figure, modelling one pose over three four-hour sessions. This format allows students to fully explore the contours

and essence of the body in an in-depth manner, while encouraging the

development of sculpting skills.

Cost: $90

SAVE THE DATE!Sarah Hagen with Oct. 16, 2016Rebecca Wenham

Hungry for Life Oct. 16 & 17, 2015Leaders Conference

Nashville Hurricane Oct. 22, 25 & 26, 2015

Mixed Bag Oct. 23, 2015

Murray McLauchlan Oct. 24, 2015

The Circus of Oz Oct. 25, 2015

Shawn Farquhar’s Oct. 30, 2015Cabaret of Wonders 1

Gordie MacKeeman Nov. 4, 2015 and his Rhythm Boys

Red Rock Diner Nov. 6, 2015

Chilliwack Metropolitan Nov. 7, 2015Orchestra Salute to Papa Haydn

James Bond Live! Nov. 8, 2015

Class of ‘59 Nov. 9, 2015

Warren Miller’s Nov. 13, 2015Chasing Shadows

Chilliwack Symphony Nov. 14, 2015Orchestra: Cirque de la Musique

Snow White & the Nov. 19-28, 2015Seven Dwarves

Shawn Farquhar’s Nov. 20, 2015Cabaret of Wonders 2

Sarah Hagen with Nov. 27, 2015Benjamin Butterfield

A Louisiana Dec. 4, 2015 Hayride Christmas

The Reluctant Dragon Dec. 6, 2015

Chilliwack Symphony Dec. 12, 2015Orchestra Handel’s Messiah Chilliwack Symphony Dec. 13, 2015Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along

Christmas with the Dec. 13, 2015Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir

Winter Harp Dec. 15, 2015

Sing-Along with Frozen Dec. 18, 2015

Chilliwack Metropolitan Dec. 19, 2015 Orchestra’s A Celebration of Christmas Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 22, 2015

Join us for our Fifth anniversary celebration

Cultural Collaboration this Fall! From 11:00AM-3:00PM on October 3, 2015 The Centre will be hosting art

demonstrations, a community arts information fair, kids’ activities, performances, a student art show and much, much more!

For a fun and creative family day out, an opportunity to find out what events and activities take place in our facility, or just to say hi, drop by The Centre and find

out how we bring art to life in Chilliwack!

Jesse CookMonday, September 28, 2015 7:30pmHUB International Theatre

For Jesse Cook, music has been a journey - both sonically and literally. After two decades of crisscrossing the world in his restless pursuit of inspiration, innovation and collaboration, this virtuoso changed course for his ninth studio album’One World.

Cook’s vast and varied catalogue has earned 11 Juno nominations, including three in 2001 for which he was awarded Best Instrumental Album for ‘Free Fall’. To date, five of his eight albums have earned Gold Record Status, and two others Platinum.

Tickets: $47.80

BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday: 1:00-4:00pm

October 17, 2015

If you’ve been wondering what all the buttons on your camera are for - this is the class for you! Students

will learn the basics of composition, lighting, and use of camera, and

must bring their own camera, camera manual, tripod and writing

materials.

Cost: $29