With only a few months left until the end of the 2017/2018 ACT Presents season, things aren’t showing any signs of slowing down!
March also marks the start of another amazing Gallery exhibition.
AN EXTENDED OUTLOOK: Bettina Matzkuhn
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a showcase of Contemporary and Machine Embroidery, opens March 10
th
. Join us for an Artist’s Talk March 17
th
at 1:30 pm.
Taking the stage March 11 is Vancouver’s own world-class illusionist
Vitaly Beckman
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This season’s Arts Club Series comes to a close with the opera
Onegin
on March 15
th
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Rounding off the month is our second annua
l
Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film
, running March 23 – 25. Join us March 23 at 6:30 pm for the Opening Reception, complete with a red carpet!
Happy March!
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
PERFORMANCES
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Vitaly
Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 7:30pm
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
An evening of magic and imagination awaits with Vancouver’s own world-class illusionist
Vitaly Beckman
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Experience the sensation that nothing is impossible with captivating one-of-a-kind inventions and inexplicable illusions that see pictures and drawings brought to life and images vanish right before your eyes!
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
THE ARTS CLUB SERIES
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Onegin
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:30pm
Book, music, and lyrics by Amiel Gladstone and Veda Hille
Based on the poem by Pushkin and the opera by Tchaikovsky
THE HIT MUSICAL AS IMMERSIVE AS LOVE ITSELF
When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents. Poet Vladimir Lensky’s romantic ideals are challenged (a duel!) after Onegin flirts with his fiancée Olga Larin, and even the sensible Tatyana Larin falls for the handsome rogue. The hit musical moves, shakes, and wakes audiences with its sweeping score, leaving the powerful question swirling in their minds: Look around, look around, look around,
do you see someone worth dying for?
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THE ACT
PRESENTS
CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT
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At the Movies
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10:30am
Join us for coffee or tea and treats 30 minutes prior to the concert
Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann take us on a journey with music from the big screen, performed on two pianos. Ennio Morricone’s music from The Mission and Jerome Morass’s music from the classic western film, The Big Country, are the featured pieces. Narrator David Mann will join the duo for this program.
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ART GALLERY & GALLERY SHOP
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An Extended Outlook
Bettina Matzkuhn
OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, March 10 from 2-4pm
EXHIBITION DATES:
Mar 10 - April 21
ARTIST TALK:
Saturday, March 17 from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Bettina Matzkuhn's quirky but beguiling textile artwork tells stories with the language of stitched thread. Her visual reflections on wind, clouds, waves and weather speak of a time when mariners sailed by wisdom, while today we navigate through a sea of data
Image:
Funnel (detail) • Bettina Matzkuhn • 2014 • An Extended Outlook
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Gallery Shop
We are thrilled to welcome Krysta Furioso of
Only Child Handicrafts
to the Gallery Shop. Using the ancient craft of traditional Ojibwe
bead-weaving, Krysta has creating a stunning and very contemporary collection of necklaces and earrings. Each bead is sewn on individually, creating a unique, textured appearance that demonstrates Krysta’s pure, refined craftsmanship
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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
Tuesday, March 6 2018 at 7:00pm
Share your poetic flair or simply sit back and relax while listening to exciting and invigorating poems and songs.
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Songstage with Ivan Boudreau
Tuesday, March 13, 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.
Songstage is presented with
The Songwriters Association of Canada
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Spin In with the Whonnock Weavers
Tuesday, March 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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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00pm
Join Nigel Tucker and his band of merry musicians for a very special St. Patrick’s Day celebration full of Celtic cheer! There will be performances by
The Navvies
with Special Guests The Mission Pipe Band. This event is free and open to the public.
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Golden Ears Writers
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:00pm
Telling Your Story: How to Work with your Library
Scott Hargrove, CEO
Fraser Valley Regional Library
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
Thursday, March 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 violence? What does non-violence mean?
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Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker
Tuesday, March 27, 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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It's not too late to sign up for our Spring Break programs!
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artBAR: Sip & Sketch with Lisa Lake
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7pm
This is a fun evening of drawing and sketching using a variety of subject matter to inspire you. Learn about shading techniques to make objects look three dimensional, understand the basics of proportion and perspective and then create your own drawing to take home. No drawing experience necessary!
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Friday Night Dance - Beginners West Coast Swing
Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7pm
Theme:
Swing/Country
Lesson:
Beginners West Coast Swing
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Friday Night Dance - Beginners Cha Cha
Friday, March 23, 2018 at 7pm
Theme:
Latin/Ballroom
Lesson:
Beginners Cha Cha
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Drop In Life Drawing
Thursdays, March 1 - June 21
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19+
Drop-in life drawing sessions with an undraped model will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 9pm at The ACT Art Gallery.
Please note:
There will be no class March 8, April 26 and June 7.
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Friday, March 16, 2018 at 7:30pm
One of Canada’s Largest Male Voice Choirs
Musical Director:
Jonathan Quick
Pianist:
Karen Lee-Morlang
Celtic Instruments:
Tim Fanning
A concert of favorite songs from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to celebrate a wonderful shared heritage of poetry and song.
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Fred Penner & the KC Kid's Choir
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 7pm
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Cyber School Film Fest - "Twisted"
Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 1pm
Presented by
The ACT Arts Centre & SD42
A two part presentation, this unique Cyber School presentation opens with a showcase of the film techniques students from Alouette Elementary and Yennadon Elementary have learned over the course of this school year. Featured techniques included POV, wide medium close, continuity editing, camera angles, and B-roll. Following this showcase, students will premiere their own original “Twisted” shorts, centered around the theme “an unexpected ending”.
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A Hop-ening Time
Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 1pm
Join us at The ACT Arts Centre, for a new exciting indoor Special Easter Activity!
7 Activity Stations
- Photo Stage & Easter Goodies
- Paper Easter Basket Making
- Face Painted Whiskers
- Bunny Ear Headbands
- Activity Showcase
- Creative Poems
- Dancing
(Approx. 70 Min to complete all Stations)
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Deadline: April 1, 2018; no later than 5:00 PM
Deadline: April 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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