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Hairspray

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:55:05 +0000

Get swept away to 1960’s Baltimore with the smash hit musical Hairspray!
Playing at The Center for Performing Arts in Vancouver from November 18th to 23rd.
Showtimes: Tues – Sat at 8pm ; Sundays at 7:30 ; with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm
Tickets are $55 to $85 and can be purchase by calling 604.280.4444

The Center for the Performing Arts is located at 777 Homer St in Vancouver.

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Jesus Christ SuperStar

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:00:06 +0000

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hippie rock opera is his most enduring show, perfect for the young performers of Theatre Under the Stars.

Screamin’ Judas upstages wimpy Jesus. I remember enjoying this show as a child….you will certainly be sad if you miss out on this one.

So, stop the Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, for more information call 604.684.2787

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Summer Sunday Concerts

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Got some sunscreen? Well slap it on, grab yourself a lawn chair and get on down to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody for the second annual Summer Sunday Concert series.

Local Musicians will be there belting out jazz, folk, and soul every Sunday afternoon in July and August for free at the park’s open air gazebos.

After tapping your toe at these fine free performances, be sure to check out the spray park, hiking trails and excellent ice cream.

You can find Rocky Point Park in the 2800 block of Murrary Street, Port Moody. For more information be sure to visit their website www.cityof hearts.ca

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Spamalot….

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:06:43 +0000

Who out there is a Monty Python fan?? You guessed it I certainly am!! Spamalot will be showing form the 3rd until the 27th of July.

One of Broadway’s biggest hits will finally be arriving here. This Tony-winning musical based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, directed by Mick Nichols, features the Pythons’ trade mark nuttiness.

Spamalot will be showing at the Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts, for more information call 604.280.4444

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All Over the Map

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:30 +0000

Outdoor dance and music series at Ron Basford Park, Granville Island Sundays @ 2pm. Its free call 604.893.8875 or visit www.newworks.ca.

July 6: World Dance and Music – Silk Road Music and Friends;

July 13: African Dance and Music – Miyanda and Kunaka;

July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music – Langley Ukulele Ensemble and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers;

July 27: Hip Hop – SOULdiers’ Dance,

August 17: Flamenco – Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre;

August 24: First Nations Dance and Music – Dancers and Damelahamid

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The Arts

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:57 +0000

Here is a great festival for one and all. The Arts in Mill Lake Park ~ Presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council. This event will be featuring visual and performing artists. You will have the opportunity to buy some art, catch a concert, and to see artists at work.

The event will be taking place on the grounds surrounding Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford; Admission is what…FREE!! For more information either call 604.852.9358 or visit www.abbotsfordartcouncil.org

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BC Centre for Ability

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:03 +0000

Here is another really good cause to come out for an support. The Kalan Porter Concert and Benefit for the BC Centre for Ability.

The BC Centre for Ability is a local charitable organization providing a wide range of services for children, youth and adults with disabilities. The concert is being organized by a Burnaby woman, whose son Dex suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Porter is taking time out of from his current tour schedule promoting his new album, Wake Up Living, to offer his support with the goal of raising $10,000 for the Early Intervention Therapy Program.

This Therapy Program covers speech therapy and physical therapy for brain injuries. Sony/BG recording artist Kalan Porter will be perfroming in support of the BC Centre for Ability.

This is taking place on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Michael J Fox Theatre. Tickets on sale now through the Theatre at 604.664.8875 or by email to monika.vriend@sd41.bc.ca

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Corteo – Cirque du Soleil

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:40:20 +0000

June 12th to the 6th of July, we have the grand opportunity to be entertained by the Cirque du Soleil. Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a jouous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.

For more information or to buy tickets call 1.600.678.2119 ext 7291

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4th Annual Langley Jazz Festival

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:07 +0000

Come join the celebration for the 4th Annual Jazz Festival. The best part of all is, it’s FREE. This is a one day outdoor event, held at various stages spread throughout Douglas PArk in Langley BC. The event is meant to showcase the talent of many Langley residents, including the high school jazz bands, and to welcome talent from across the Lower Mainland.

Artist Lineup:
Scott Robertson’s Tin Pan Band
Roaring Twenties Jazz Orchestra
Laura Crema Quartet
Fulcrum
Paul Pigat Trio

and many many more!!

For more information be sure to visit www.langleyjazz.com or call 604.825.7045

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Puccini’s La Boheme

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:00:39 +0000

Along with Madame Butterfly, La Boheme is another of Puccini’s masterpieces.
This beautiful opera is sure to sweep you off your feet!
Performance take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theater, located at 649 Cambie Street, home to the Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia.

The 70 ft wide proscenium arch stage is the perfect multi-purpose venue for everything from Broadway shows, Opera, Ballet and pop and rock concerts.
Performance take place April 26 & 29 and May 1, 3, 6 & 8th.
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets

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