Welcome to the new and improved ACT Arts Centre Monthly Newsletter. It's a new year so we felt like a new look. We hope you like it!
Speaking of the new year, it's going to be a great one. Kicking things off is our first Art Gallery exhibition of 2018, Roger Luko's Line, Paint, Clay, followed by our GEMS screening of Tulip Fever, and finally Sarah Hagen's For The Birds, part of our Classical Coffee Concert series.
Tickets for the second edition of the
Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film
are also now on sale so be sure to grab yours! Ticket prices range from $10 for single film tickets to $20 for opening night (opening night films + reception), and $50 for a Festival Pass (all films throughout the 3 days + opening night reception). Visit
www.theactmapleridge.org/festivalofbcfilm
for more details.
Happy New Year!
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GEMS: Tulip Fever
Monday, January 22, 2018 at 7:30pm
In 17th century Amsterdam, orphan Sophia finds herself forced into marriage with a much older rich and powerful merchant. After her husband commissions a painting of her, she falls in love with the young painter Jan.
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For The Birds
Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 10:30am
With a dash of humour,
Sarah Hagen
returns with a concert that brings the joy of classical music inspired by birds and birdsong to the Classical Coffee Concert series.
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ART GALLERY & GALLERY SHOP
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LINE, PAINT, CLAY
Roger Luko
January 13 - March 3
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13, 2 - 4 pm • Free Event
Artist Talk:
Join Roger Luko for a free tour and talk on the exhibition on
Saturday, January 20
at 1pm.
Image:
Gestation of Isabella •
Terracotta
January, 2016 | 17" h x 9" w x 13" d
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Gallery Shop
Is your New Year’s resolution to reduce your impact on the environment? The Gallery Shop has products in store to meet that goal!
Abeego food wraps are a great alternative to plastic wrap, Danica Swedish dishcloths come in many fun prints, and are made from a biodegradable cellulose, and Billy Would Designs creates jewelry from reclaimed wood and off-cuts.
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Image:
Drawing by Roger Luko
Life Drawing in The Gallery with Lisa Lake:
An Introduction to Drawing from the Figure
January 23, 30 and February. 6 from 7-9 pm.
Registration in-person or over the phone 604-476-2787
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Songstage with Ivan Boudreau
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00pm
Canadian musician and songwriter,
Ivan Boudreau
, hosts the evening with special guest songwriters followed by an open mic showcase for writers of original music.
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Golden Ears Writers
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:00pm
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, January 18, 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.
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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 with Robyn Picard
7pm - 8pm
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Beginners Drop-in Lesson
8pm - 10pm
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Practice Dance
January 19, 2018
All Styles •
Beginners Single Rhythm Jive
January 26, 2018
All Styles •
Beginners Country 2-Step
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Tech-Nique Workshop 2018
January 10 - January 13
This 4 day workshop is perfect for up and coming theatre technicians looking to learn the ins and outs of the fields of Lighting and Sound. Cost: $100/4 days
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Line 49 & Guests
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 7:30pm
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The Lonely – Celebrating
The Music of Roy Orbison
Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 7:30pm
The
Big O
was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, his distinctive, powerful voice, his complex compositions and the dark emotional ballads we all love.
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The Comic Strippers
Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 8:00pm
Ages 19+ Only
Your favourite comedy bodies are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits.
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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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laddin Jr. and Pirates Past Noon
Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Friday, April 13, 2018, at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2 pm & 7 pm
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Thoroughly Modern Millie
May 16, 2018 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm (Preview Show)
May 17, 2018 at 7:30 pm
May 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm
May 19, 2018 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
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Event Services Supervisor
Deadline: January 15, 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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