A two-person, two-act play that premiered in September 1976 and won the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The Gin Game features two residents at a nursing home who strike up an acquaintance, as neither seems to have any friends at the home. They seem to get along very well and after a while Weller offers to teach Fonsia how to play Gin Rummy. While playing their Gin games, they engage in lengthy conversations about their families and their lives in the outside world. Gradually, each conversation becomes a battle, much like the ongoing Gin games. It becomes clear why neither has many friends as the bitterness of their lives is revealed. Although the play is very dramatic, it features some lovely moments and is sprinkled with tremendously funny interactions.

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Front CENTREMay 2016 - NEWS FROM THE CENTRE

The Gin Game - Touching, Humorous & DramaticChilliwack Players’ Guild bring the Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama to The Centre

FOR TICKETS: CALL 604.391.SHOW(7469) or IN PERSON at 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwackor ONLINE www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

The Centre Box Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pmOpen one hour before performances.

Join Chilliwack’s longest-running theatre

company for their performance of the

Broadway classic The Gin Game

The Chilliwack Players Guild has been part of the Chilliwack theatre tradition for more than sixty years. An active part of the community, for many years The Guild has donated an annual scholarship to a University Fraser Valley theatre student.

The Guild enjoys a vibrant partnership with the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, where they perform their productions. The Guild are also longtime members of the Chilliwack Community Arts Council and Theatre BC.

After three performances in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, The Chilliwack Players Guild will present The Gin Game as their entry into the 2016 Theatre B.C. Fraser Valley Zone Theatre Festival held during the week of May 22 at the Langley Players Drama Club, 4307 200 St,

Langley, BC.

Performances and TicketsMay 19 & 20 7:30pm

May 21 2:00pm

Adult $25Senior/Student $20

ART CLASSES AT THE CENTREJewellery-MakingGLASS BEADS 1 (4 SESSIONS) $160

Using a torch and glass rods, students will learn the ancient art of Flameworking. The class will experiment with using stringers, frits, and dots, and discuss glass alchemy, studio set-up and safety.

Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:30pm May 3 - May 31, 2016

WIREWORK 1 (3 SESSIONS) $72

In this wire-focused class students will tackle various techniques in wire-work and learn how to make jump rings, head and eye pins, ear wires, bead dangles and spiral charms. Finishing techniques will also be explored.

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30pm May 5 - May 19, 2016

WIREWORK 2 (3 SESSIONS) $72

Students will explore the possibilities of wirework more with this class, building on the skills of the introductory class. Students will work with textures, hammering, shaping wire and making individual beads and connectors, as well as more advanced finishing techniques with patinas.

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30pm June 2 - June 16, 2016

GLASS BEADS 2 (4 SESSIONS) $160

Students that have completed Glass Beads 1 will learn to develop their skills and technique in this advanced Glass Bead Making class. Students will explore how they can use moulds to create a range of different shaped beads, as well as experiment with encasing to produce items with multiple levels of depth, colour, and form.

Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:30pm June 7 - June 28, 2016

WorkshopsCOLD PROCESSED SOAP $40

Students will learn the process of making cold-processed soap, including the ingredients and tools needed to produce a batch of soap.

Monday, May 9, 2016 5:30-8:30pm

CHAINMAIL $32

Alicia Champ will discuss the different types of wire, metal, and tools that can be used to craft unique jewellery, as well as how to make and measure wire rings.

Saturday, May 14 2016 2:00-5:00pm

BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY $32

Chilliwack photographer Vickie Legere will lead aspiring photographers on an introduction to the secrets of their cameras with this workshop. Students will explore the different basic photography methods of DSLR and point-and-shoot cameras. Students will need to bring their own camera, as well as tools for taking notes.

Saturday, May 28, 2016 1:00-4:00pm

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY $32

This workshop will reveal the tips and secrets of capturing truly great travel photographs. Students will learn how to plan ahead and what gear will give them the very best photographs of the places and people they meet on their travels. Students will need to bring their own camera (either a DSLR or point-and-shoot), and note-taking materials.

Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:00-4:00pm

KIDS AFTER SCHOOL ART CAMPS

For young artists aged 7-10, the After School Art Camps are the perfect way for kids to

explore a fantastic range of art forms!

AFTER-SCHOOL ART CAMP $35 DRAGONS & DINOSAURS

Dig into the craft cupboard and you might find stencils, coloured paper… and dinosaurs! Create a fantastical beast with this dino and dragon themed class.

3:30 - 5:00pmMon. May 2 - Fri. May 6, 2016

AFTER-SCHOOL ART CAMP $35 SPACE & BEYOND

In a craft studio far far away… you can create a whole bunch of fun cosmic crafts! The galaxy is at your finger-tips in this space-themed session. 3:30 - 5:00pmMon. May 16 - Fri. May 20, 2016

OPEN STUDIOSCLAY $6 DROP IN Mondays: 6:00-9:00pm Fridays: 10:00am-1:00pm (Students must have completed one of The Centre’s Clay classes) GLASS $9 DROP IN Mondays: 6:00-9:00pm (Students must have completed one of The Centre’s Glass Bead classes) LIFE DRAWING $12 DROP IN Wednesdays: 6:30-9:00pm Saturdays: 10:00am-1:00pm HANDICRAFT-A-RAMA NO CHARGE Thursdays: 7:00-9:00pm PAPERCRAFTS $7 DROP IN Tuesdays: 6:30-9:00pm

SUMMER ART CAMPS ON SALE SOON!

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents,

CHILLIWACK’S ART OF WINE FESTIVALWhat better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with tickets to Chilliwack’s Art of Wine Festival!? Back for a third installment after two incredible years, this amazing event will once again fill The Centre with fun, flavour, and fantastic wines! Complemented by live entertainment and delectable appetizers, as well as a Silent Auction, Chilliwack’s Art of Wine Festival is a spectacular opportunity to sample vintages and support the arts at the same time. All proceeds from this benefit event go toward funding The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society’s programming, and with twentyfive wineries in attendance, Chilliwack’s Art of Wine Festival is the perfect pairing of luxury and creativity, with unforgettable hints of good cheer!

Chilliwack’s Art of Wine Festival is proud to have Sarah Toop, Personal Real Estate Corporation as a Diamond Sponsor. Additional Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor: Promontory Liquor Store and Duke’s County Pub. Gold Sponsors: Canex Building Supplies Ltd, Unger Window & Door, Pioneer Building Supplies, LaZure Clinique, Little Mountain Liquor Store. Silver Sponsors: FYi Doctors, Baker Newby LLP, Bathe Plumbing, Murray Honda, Master Painting & Renovations. Bronze Sponsors: DLC Drake Entrust Mortgage Services, Mt Waddington’s Outdoors, West Coast Amusements, Little Village Shoe Boutique, CarmieJoe’s Interiors & Flooring, Number 8 Freight. Accommodation Sponsor: The Royal Hotel. Producing Sponsor: Rotary Club of Chilliwack. Entertainment Sponsors: One Yellow Tree, Chinook Electric. Food Sponsors: Faspa & Co, Earls Chilliwack, Society Gathering House, Hofstede’s Country Barn Ltd. Roll n’ Coal BBQ Catering, Vita Bella. Floral Sponsor: Quik’s Farm Floral Shop.

May 14, 2016 from 7:00-10:00pm Chilliwack Cultural Centre Tickets: $50

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The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus presents

A PIANO EXTRAVAGANZAPiano Extravaganza with Clinton Denoni! The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra season finale will end with our ever popular Piano Extravaganza. We usually begin our season with the Piano Extravaganza but we want to end with a community popular shoo-in. Local pianist, Clinton Denoni is a past winner of the CSO Young Artist Concerto Competition in 2007 and has continued to pursue a career in music. He now has his Masters in Piano Performance. This concert we will be in collaboration with the Chilliwack Academy of Music.

May 21, 2016 at 7:30pmHUB International Theatre Tickets: Adult $25, Student $15, Family $60

Plus

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra presents

A JOURNEY OF HEALING The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra will be hosting special guests Catherine Gallagher – pianist and Cristian Herki, violinist, for a wonderful “Journey of Healing” concert. We are delighted to have Masters of Ceremony: Actor Patrick Gallagher and CBC Radio Host Margaret Gallagher on hand and Professor of Linguistics, Dr Joseph Gallagher will be giving a moving recitation. The Gallagher family are former Chilliwack residents and Joseph was an active member of the Players Guild. Catherine performed in many local venues including the Copper Room at the Harrison Hotel. The Gallagher’s have been performing these special concerts as a celebration of life for Christopher, son and brother. This is truly a healing journey.

Violinist Cristian Herki performs worldwide but is a native of Romania. A third generation violinist with both father and grandfather Professors of Music in Romania. He will be performing on his family’s 200 year old Italian Violin works for piano duo and orchestra. His Pablo de Sarasate’s Zigunerwiesen with the Met Orchestra will be a highlight of the evening. The virtuosic Zigunerwiesen is one of the hallmarks of solo violin repertoire.

May 28, 2016 at 7:30pmHUB International Theatre Tickets: Adult $25, Student $15

Rock.It Boy Entertainment & 89.5 The Drive present

LED ZEPAGAINJimmy Page Says, “It’s as close as you’ll ever get to the real deal”

Led Zepagain captures the heart and soul of “the world’s greatest band”, replicating the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience. Jimmy Page says, “It’s as close as you’ll ever get to the real deal”. From the high energy electric classics to the beautiful acoustic works, you will be mesmerized as Led Zepagain resurrects Page’s soaring guitar leads, Jones’ brilliant keyboard passages, Bonham’s trademark pounding rhythms and the signature Robert Plant vocals. As you experience immortal classics “Stairway to Heaven”, “Immigrant Song”, “Whole Lotta Love” “Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Black Dog”, you’ll believe Jimmy Page is right; Led Zepagain is definitely “as close as you’ll ever get to the real deal!”

May 30, 2016 - 7:30pm HUB International Theatre Tickets: $38

The Eastern Fraser Valley Refugee Committee presents

LAWRENCE HILLA fundraising evening for the support of our sponsored refugee families within the Eastern Fraser Valley.

Acclaimed novelist Lawrence Hill - author of Book of Negroes and Canada Reads 2016 WINNER, The Illegal - speaks about refugees in his fiction and in the world. A full complement of the author’s books will be available for purchase and signing. Photo by Lisa Sakulensky

May 11, 2016 at 7:00pmCornerstone Reform Church, 9800 McNaught Road Tickets: $40+ taxes

The Chilliwack Visual Artists’ Association presents

George Rychter

Exhibited in the O’Connor Group Art Gallery, located in the

Chilliwack Cultural Centre

George is a B.C. artist whose artwork is greatly influenced by nature, poetry and mythology.

This Exhibit draws on all three to create drawings, paintings & sculptured pieces in a variety of mediums and include some of his early work along with very recent pieces. He is not afraid to experiment with media and uses today’s imaging technology to create beautiful

art, small scale & large.

On Display: March 31 - May 7, 2016

Warning:Some elements of this exhibition may not

be appropriate for all viewers

Next Up:Art 33 -

Chilliwack High School Art ExhibitionMay 12 - June 4, 2016Opening Reception:

Saturday May 14, 2016, 1:00-3:00pm

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents

THE NEXT GENERATIONA LEAHY“Pure joy! . . .amazing, natural talent and charming delivery, this up-tempo show will never be forgotten.”– Cape Breton fiddler, Natalie MacMaster

“Absolute joy . . . performing so beautifully and playing so well together. I’ve never experienced anything like this before . . . simply brought the house down!”- Paddy Moloney & The Chieftains

“. . . high spirited, infectious . . . dazzled the audience with their traditional Celtic and French-Canadian fiddle music, their lively step dancing, and their beautiful voices. I was on the edge of my seat all night; clapping my hands and tapping my feet. It was exciting!”- Mollie Moloney, Parry Sound North Star

June 3, 2016 - 7:30pm HUB International Theatre Tickets: $45

SAVE THE DATE!The Wizard of Oz

July 28 - Aug 7, 2016

PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute

Abbotsford Arts Centre: July 31, 2016

PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd TributeChilliwack Cultural Centre:

August 7, 2016

A Tribute to Elvis October 19, 2016

Arlo GuthrieApril 30, 2017

PRESALE OFFER!EARLY-BIRD

DISCOUNT TICKETS CLASS OF ‘59

Get ready to rock with Buddy Holly, Elvis, Bill Haley, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cook, The Everly Brothers, and the Big Bopper

at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on October 21, 2016.

As a loyal theatre supporter, you are invited to purchase tickets before the general

public - at a special discount rate!

Starting May 2nd at 9:30am until May 16th at 11:59pm, you can receive an early bird

discount.

Contact the Centre Box Office to purchase your

Discount Tickets!

Use the Promo Code ”GoodOldDays”

$5.00 (Per Ticket) Early-Bird Discount – Limited Offer

Discounted Tickets are $44 (Regular Price $49)