Once Upon A Mattress! www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents BLIND DATE One actor. One audience member. One blind date. Experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a man plucked right out of the audience! Straight from sold-out runs in New York, London’s West End, and Toronto, this fly-by-the-seat-of-your- pants fusion of clown, improv, theatre and social experiment is sure to make you fall in love with Mimi and celebrate her audience-member-turned-Romantic-Hero! Blind Date is generously sponsored by platinum sponsor: Canadian Tire. Other Sponsors include: Bob Plowright Realty, Aromatica Fine Teas, Wagner Appliances, Amax Praetorian, Laurie Throness MLA, What’s On!, The Progress, 89.5 The Drive, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, British Columbia Touring Council and the Province of British Columbia. January 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm HUB InternationalTheatre Tickets: Zone A: Adult $45 / Senior $42 / Youth $40 Zone B: $39 Zone C: $29 Volume 8 / Issue 12b Front and CENTRE December 2018- NEWS FROM THE CENTRE CHILLIWACK CULTURAL CENTRE FOR TICKETS: CALL: 604.391.SHOW(7469) IN PERSON: 9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack ONLINE: www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca The Centre Box Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am - 5:00pm and open one hour before performances. I f you thought you knew the story of “e Princess and the Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic or royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Preview January 16 & 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm January 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm January 19, 20, 26 & 27. 2019 at 2:00 pm HUB International Theatre Tickets: Preview $13.30 Adults $24.30 / Senior & Student $20.30 Adult material and situations - may not be appropriate for all audiences. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: While we take many precautions to ensure the accuracy of the Front & Centre Newsletter, occasionally errors or omissions may appear. Patrons are encouraged to double-check dates and times on their tickets or class receipts. Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents SHAWN FARQUHAR’S CABARET OF WONDERS XIII Join an extraordinary gathering of magicians as special host, International Brotherhood of Magicians President Michael Finney brings a bit of new flavour to the very popular Cabaret of Wonders! This casual cabaret setting is a fabulous way to experience innovative acts, illusions, and more in a fantastical display of never- before-seen works and magical standards! Whether you’re a magic enthusiast or have dreams of bringing your own illusions to stage, the Cabaret of Wonders XII is a chance to see magic behind the scenes – and get up close and personal with the most talented performers from British Columbia and beyond. Generously sponsored by: Fortins Home Hardware, The Chilliwack Progress, British Columbia Touring Council, City of Chilliwack, British Columbia Arts Council, Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Province of British Columbia February 15, 2019 - 7:30pm Rotary Hall Studio Theatre Tickets: All Seats $25 Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents THE CENTRE ROCKS XV Once more the stage is set for some incredible local talent to rock the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre when the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society teams up with musicians from the area in The Centre Rocks concerts! Presenting exciting community performances throughout the year this series is a fantastic opportunity for both the musicians to play in a professional setting and for patrons to enjoy some of the mind-blowing talents that are right in our backyard. Whether you are looking for inspiration, looking for a fantastic Saturday night experience, or want to come out and support the local music scene, The Centre Rocks are the place to be, and who knows, you may even discover your new favourite musican or band! Generously sponsored by: SureStay Hotel, The Chilliwack Progress, British Columbia Touring Council, City of Chilliwack, British Columbia Arts Council, Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Province of British Columbia February 16, 2019 - 7:00pm Rotary Hall Studio Theatre Tickets: All Seats $10 Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND Prepare for an evening of laughter, spectacular put-downs and familiar friends as Miami’s four favourite Golden Girls – Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche – reunite in life-sized puppet-form for this lovingly hilarious live tribute show! Prepare for an evening of laughter, spectacular put-downs and familiar friends as Miami’s four favourite Golden Girls – Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche – reunite in puppet-form for this lovingly hilarious live tribute show! Thank You For Being a Friend is the ultimate Golden Girls experience, delivering all the classic dialogue, razor sharp gags and taboo-breaking stories you’d expect! Generously sponsored by: The Royal Hotel, Unger Window & Doors, Amax Praetorian, What On!, The Chilliwack Progress, British Columbia Touring Council, City of Chilliwack, British Columbia Arts Council, Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Province of British Columbia February 17, 2019 - 7:30pm The Chilliwack Cultural Centre Tickets: Adult $35 / Senior $32 / Youth $30 Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents THE ZANIAC Crazy tricks, beat-boxing, dancing, live music looping and audience participation. See why two-time Guinness World Record holder Alex Zerbe, The Zaniac, is hailed as a master of physical comedy, juggling, and magic! Generously sponsored by: Tim Hortons, The Royal Hotel, 98.3 Star FM, Emil Anderson Construction, Kyle Hislop- Royal LePage, The Chilliwack Progress, British Columbia Touring Council, City of Chilliwack, British Columbia Arts Council, Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Province of British Columbia February 18, 2019 - 2:00pm The Chilliwack Cultural Centre Tickets: Adult $35 / Senior $32 / Youth $30 MAGIC SERIES KIDS SERIES MUSIC SERIES THEATRE SERIES