February is gearing up to be a busy month here at The ACT Arts Centre.
Kicking off the month is
ALT Fest
from
February 1 – 4
. This four day event challenges audience preconceptions and encourages an alternative way of viewing art.
Rick Scott
takes the stage for
Family Day
on
February 12 at 1:00 pm
. Join us before or afterwards for family-friendly crafts and activities from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
brings back the magical 100 year old tale of the lovable yet controversial Russian Grand Duchess
Anastasia
on
February 16
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Finally, we are excited to have
Ms. Curtis Pendleton
joining us this month as our new Executive Director. Curtis fills the vacancy created by Lindy Sisson’s departure in
June of 2017
. We know that you will join us in giving her a warm welcome.
Happy February!
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
ALT FEST • FEBRUARY 1 - 4, 2018
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Sarah Hagen:
Perk UP, Pianist!
Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:30pm
With an enthusiastic performance schedule that has taken her all the way to Carnegie Hall, Sarah Hagen, a seasoned veteran of our Classical Coffee Concerts, has transformed her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy.
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SNAFU Theatre:
Little Orange Man
Friday, February 2, 2018 at 7:30pm
Prepare yourself for Kitt the Kinder-Whisperer! She’s a high-octane Danish girl whose greatest delight comes from re-enacting her grandfather’s grisly folk tales to young neighborhood children. Witness this outcast child entrust a group of strangers to help fight her darkest battle.
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Hello Baby
Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 8pm
Written and Performed by Lucas Myers
HELLO BABY answers the burning question of what happens when a self-involved man-child becomes a new father as well as providing helpful hints for other fathers to be such as: “Is your life as you know it really over?”, “Can you safely operate a fax machine/belt sander/breast pump on two-hours sleep?” All the things you were afraid to ask in prenatal class will be answered, and more!
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Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble: Swingin’ with Oscar
Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 8pm
The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble pays tribute to our very own Oscar Peterson. Rémi Bolduc’s eclectic yet eloquent playing style has put him at the forefront of modern saxophone mastery. With several impressive jazz tribute tours under his belt, Rémi is taking on a national treasure, and one of the greats, in Oscar Peterson.
MAYA RAE
Pre-Show at 7:15 pm
Maya Rae at 15 years old is already a seasoned pro. Maya’s passion and soul comes to life in her vocal arrangements whether she is performing for CBC Radio, or at Frankie’s Jazz Club or here at last year’s ALT Fest. Maya is back this year by popular demand.
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
PERFORMANCES
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Rick Scott
Monday, February 12, 2018 at 1pm
Celebrate Family Day with beloved children’s entertainer, Rick Scott. Combining music, storytelling and humour, this lively participatory concert is great for all ages.
With numerous awards to his name, including 3 JUNO Award Nominations and multiple Parents Choice and Family Choice awards, Rick is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the Down Syndrome Research Foundation and curator of the Protection Island Museum.
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Canada's Ballet
Jörgen
Friday, February 16, 2018 at 8pm
Choreographer:
Bengt Jörgen
Music
: Ivan Barbotin
A Russian Grand Duchess, born to privilege, is cast out into a post-revolutionary world… What will become of her?
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
brings back the magical 100 year old tale of the lovable yet controversial Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia.
Join us in the lobby after the show for a meet and greet with the dancers!
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God is a Scottish Drag Queen
Friday, February 23, 2018 at 8pm
Written and Performed by Mike Delamont
Canadian comedian
Mike Delamont’s
one-man comedy, as everyone’s favourite deity, God, has won 15 ‘Best of the Fest’ awards and three Canadian Comedy Award nominations.
The omnipotent playwright dressed in a floral power suit descends from above as the Almighty and skewers everything from Justin Bieber to the Pope.
Audience Advisory:
This show may contain Coarse Language and Adult Themes.
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
THE ARTS CLUB SERIES
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Misery
Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:30pm
By William Goldman • Based on the novel by Stephen King
STEPHEN KING’S CHILLING THRILLER
Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up in her secluded home in the mountains of Colorado. While Annie nurses him back to health, Paul soon realizes that he is not her guest, but her captive. Angered that he has killed off her favourite character, Annie forces Paul to resurrect her in a new book—and Paul soon finds himself
writing for his freedom… and his life.
Audience Advisory:
This production contains gunshots and non-toxic, water-based haze. Please also be aware that this performance contains mature content, violence, and some coarse language.
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT
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Special Performance:
Bohemian Sounds
Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7:30pm
Join us for coffee or tea and treats 30 minutes prior to the concert
The exciting and energetic critically acclaimed
Borealis String Quartet
join
The Bergmann Duo
for a program featuring the romantic and spirited Dvorak piano quintet. Marcel Bergmann’s own incendiary version of
Piazzolla Tangos
for piano duet and string quartet will round out what will surely be another ‘fiery’ performance.
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
GOLDEN EARS MOVIE SERIES
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GEMS: The Glass Castle
Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:30pm
USA | PG-13 | 2017
Biography, Drama
Director:
Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring:
Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts
Based on a 2005 memoir of the same name by best-selling author Jeanette Wall, The Glass Castletells the tale of the unconventional childhood of a gossip columnist who later has her big city New York existence turned upside when her dysfunctional and nonconformist parents move to be closer to her.
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ART GALLERY & GALLERY SHOP
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LINE, PAINT, CLAY
Roger Luko
Continues until Saturday, March 3
Are you in need of a mid-winter pick-me-up?
Why not take a stroll through The ACT Art Gallery!
Roger Luko’s figurative sculptures, drawings and shimmering landscape paintings are a balm for the soul and a vacation for the mind.
The Gallery is open from 10am – 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday, as well as selected evenings to coincide with theatre presentations.
Image:
Roger Luko in his studio, December 2017
Photo: Les Raskewicz
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Gallery Shop
•
SALE
The Gallery Shop is having a late winter sale!
Receive
30% off
Fable body products, Good Oak soaps, Danica ceramic kitchenware and Milsean chocolates while supplies last.
These items all make lovely small gifts, or a treat for yourself!
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Chillin'
Garabaldi Art Club
With their latest Passagio Gallery exhibition, the Garibaldi Art Club hopes to evoke an eclectic mix of works.
Interpretations may include: winter weather, a cool colour scheme, baked beans, colourful weaving from the Andes, a relaxed evening with some light jazz, sipping Southern Comfort by a crackling fire with a hound at your feet and a kitten on your lap, or any other Chillin’-inspired image.
Credit:
Frozen Pitt Meadows •
Liz Boulton •
Acrylic
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Holy Wow Poets - 4th Annual Poets and Artist Extravaganza
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00pm
Join us for the 4th Annual “The Extravaganza.” This art filled evening is a partnership between the local Holy Wow Poet, our community’s own Garibaldi Arts Club and The ACT Art Centre.
The Holy Wow Poets have created one of a kind poems based on this year theme “Luck”. After randomly receiving one of these poems the Garibaldi Art Club artists bring these poems to life through their multiple disciplines of art. The whole production comes together at The ACT on the night of “The Extravaganza” taking you through the beautiful world of collaborative visual and literary arts.
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Songstage with Ivan Boudreau
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:00pm
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Spin In with the Whonnock Weavers
Tuesday, January 13, 2018 at 7:00pm
The
Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild
celebrate fibre arts of all kinds. Knitters, weavers, spinners and other fibre artists are welcome, as well as anyone interested in learning about fibre arts. Bring your own supplies and join in the conversation! (Those who are new the fibre arts are welcome to come and ask questions, but this is a sharing not a teaching environment.)
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Golden Ears Writers
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00pm
The Trials and Tribulations of Strong Female Protagonist -
Author Kristi Cherish
If your artistic medium is the written word, join Golden Ears Writers for a series of adult events and workshops designed to build and nurture our local writing community.
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SFU Philosophers’ Café
Tuesday, February 22, 2018 at 7:00pm
“Imagine the impossible and discuss the improbable” with
SFU’s Philosophers’ Café
. Guest moderators host informal public discussions on various topics, stimulating dialogue and passionate exchange of ideas.
- Topic: What is the nature of reality? Is reality confined to the physical world or does it also apply to the unseen world?
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Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00pm
Come join Nigel and his band of merry musicians in the spirit of the Celtic muse. Bring your instruments, voice or even just your ears as no experience is necessary and only the love of music required.
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Friday Night Dance - Beginners Salsa
Friday, February 9, 2018 at 7pm
Theme:
All Styles/Valentines
Lesson:
Beginners Salsa
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artBAR: Pairing with Pastels with Lisa Lake
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 7pm
Explore the many possibilities of chalk pastels. With mark making, layering and blending affects you will create a vibrant finished piece. The results of this delicate medium will be taken home well protected in a tasteful frame.
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Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7pm
Theme:
All Styles
Lesson:
Beginners Night Club 2-Step
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Priest - The Tribute
Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 7:30pm
Judas Priest is a British Heavy Metal band birthed in 1969. They are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.
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Fabulous Feet Showcase
Saturday, February 24, 2018
9:30am - Solo/Duo/Trio showcase
1:00pm - Competition Showcase
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Peggy Peat Preview Show
Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 1pm
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Family Day at The ACT
Monday, February 12, 2018
11am - 3pm | Free Family Activities
Activities include Lantern Making with the Lantern Festival Society, Move and Groove with Miss Tina, Get Crafty with Miss Shelly, Storyland with the Maple Ridge Library, Arts Hearts with The ACT Arts Ambassadors, and Branch Out with Artist in Residence Kat Wahamaa.
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Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission
Join the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission in celebration of Heritage Week 2018 February 18 - 24. The Commission will be offering a number of free events at various community locations, including its annual Heritage Awards evening at St. Andrew’s Heritage Church Hall on Thursday, Feb. 22nd at 7 p.m.
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Deadline: February 5, 2018; no later than 5:00 PM
Deadline: March 1, 2018; no later than 5:00 PM
Deadline: March 1, 2018; no later than 5:00 PM
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Support the Arts in your community and enrich lives through performance, creation and learning.
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