| Jan |
| 26 |
| 10:00 am |
This exhibition features Francisco de Goya’s famous print suites: Los Caprichos (1799) and The Disasters of War (1810-1820) which document the brutality of the Peninsular War and the atrocities that mankind inflicts upon itself. The Disasters of War is divided into three parts. The first illustrates the horrors of war and its effects; the second deals with famine and displacement as a consequence of war; and the last, through allegorical scenes, explores the trauma of the postwar period. Together these two bodies of work have come to be seen as the most influential graphic series in the history of Western art. This exhibition presents one of the most important artists of the nineteenth century whose social commentary embodied the anti-war, humanitarian commentary of the time and reflected similar political and social issues that we face in contemporary society. January 26 – March 25, 2012. Admission to exhibitions is always free. Regular Hours – Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm, Thur 10am-9pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm. Closed – Monday and Statutory Holidays, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B3, Contact – Tel 604 864-8087 www.thereach.ca
| Feb |
| 24 |
| 7:30 pm |
Global Spectrum, operators of the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre are thrilled to announce February 24th and 25th, the professional Bull Riders Canadian Cup Series will return to Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 18th; to coincide with the PBR National Finals in Saskatoon, where a new Canadian PBR champion will be crowned. Ticket prices start at just $15.00 and VIP tickets that include early entry and behind-the-scenes access will also be available. Feb 24, 25, 2012 (Fri). Abbotsford ESC. 3800 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC. Doors: 6:30PM. Show: 7:30PM. Contact – 604-743-5030. jsteward@abbotsfordcentre.ca. www.abbotsfordcentre.ca
| Mar |
| 1 |
| 7:00 pm |
A whimsical musical/play about a community of miniature fishermen who lived many, many years ago, and were forced from their homes when the Spaniards invaded. The little Peruvians transformed an old tea kettle into a suitable ship for the high seas and went in search of a new home. Their voyage across the mighty Pacific was one filled with danger and adventure. Giant animals and many puppets will appeal to the child in all of us! March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2012, Show Time: 7 pm Doors open: 6:30 pm, Tickets: $15 – Adults $10 – Seniors/ Students, Abbotsford Collegiate office, 2329 CRESCENT WAY, ABBOTSFORD, BC, Contact – (604) 853-3367, www.abbotsfordartscentre.ca
| Mar |
| 9 |
| 7:30 pm |
A hilarious and biting satire of Victorian morals and manners, Wilde’s most famous comedy is a masterfully written romp featuring an absurd case of mistaken identity, and explores matters of love, marriage, and social status. Algernon and Jack are middle-class socialites, bored with their existence, and seek adventure by assuming different identities. Their charades can only go so far, however, and things really come to a head when they each decide to settle down and get married. March 9 & 10, 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 2012 @ 7:30 PM. Discount Matinee: March 10 & 17 @ 2:00 PM. Adults – 18$. Seniors(65+) & Students – 16$. Group Rates(10 +) 15$. Children (12 & under) – 10$. Matinee Performances. Adults – 13$ . Seniors(65+) & Students – 13$. Group Rates(10 +) 13$. Children (12 & under) – 10$. MEI Theatre. 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia. Contact – 604-852-3701. info@gallery7theatre.com www.gallery7theatre.com
| Mar |
| 10 |
| 7:30 pm |
The Elmer Iseler Singers, conducted by Artistic Director Lydia Adams, is a twenty-voice professional chamber choir based in Toronto, Canada. Founded by the late Dr. Elmer Iseler in 1979, the Elmer Iseler Singers are one of Canada’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles. The choir has built an enviable international reputation through its concerts, broadcasts and recordings throughout Canada, the United States and on the international concert stage. Known for the unique beauty of their sound, the Elmer Iseler Singers bring to life exciting repertoire that spans 500 years of great choral music. Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Mar 10, 2012, 7:30pm, Tix $25. Contact – 604.859.5192, www.valleyconcertsociety.com
| Mar |
| 23 |
| 8:00 pm |
Global Spectrum, operators of the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre are excited to announce Jeff Dunham will be bringing his all new “Controlled Chaos” show to Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. The man whose standup concerts rule the comedy world, Jeff Dunham, announces a full slate of shows through March 2012 that offers his millions of fans brand new laughs and hilarious additions to his famed troupe of sidekicks. In the coming months, concertgoers will meet two new Dunham characters: Achmed Junior, the not-as-equally skeletal son of Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself. Mar 23, 2012 (Fri), Abbotsford ESC, 33800 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, DOORS: 7:00 PM, SHOW: 8:00 PM, Ticket Price: $58.00 (plus any applicable service fees), Contact – 604-743-5030, jsteward@abbotsfordcentre.ca, www.abbotsfordcentre.ca
| Apr |
| 1 |
| 3:00 pm |
Yes, she’s back! World-acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner returns to the FVS stage for a performance that is guaranteed to dazzle. Fraser Valley Symphony are thrilled and honoured to be able to bring a performer of her stature to our stage once again. What could be more magnificent than an exciting Mozart overture, the effervescent Italian Symphony of Mendelssohn, and an exquisite Mozart piano concerto performed by Ms. Buechner? Location – Fraser Valley Symphony-Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford. Sunday, April 1, 2012. 3:00 pmContact – 604.859.3877. www.fraservalleysymphony.ca
