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Get set to be amazed with impossible illusions by Vitaly
Magic man Vitaly will be in town April 13 to present an evening of "impossible" illusions, at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford.
Aladdin Jr. springs to life
The students of Chief Dan George Middle School are excited to present the musical Aladdin Jr. for two shows, March 7 - 8 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
A 1920s musical romp
Yale Secondary's musical theatre department has never shied away from taking on the big productions in its 23 years - and this year is no exception.
Community events
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They're off to see the Wizard
Working hard to stay true to the story, students at Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School are bringing The Wizard of Oz to the stage for two performances this weekend.
Give the gift of music this season
Abbotsford's Valley Concert Society offers amazingly affordable tickets for world-class performances that demand top dollars in other cities. If you have a classic music fan on your shopping list, consider buying tickets to some or all of the upcoming live performances.
HOT TICKETS
Valley Festival Singers Dec. 7 at 7: 30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 3: 30 p.m., the Valley Festival Singers present Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols with harpist Heidi Krutzen, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3215 Trethewey St., Abbotsford. Tickets at House of James, brownpapertickets. com or at the door. See more at www.valleyfestivalsingers. com.
A wonderful time of year
For folks looking for first-class local entertainment, there is no better time than the Christmas season.
Students create wearable hair art
Some amazing hairstyles will be the focus of Transitions: A Staged Hair Show of Wearable Art as students in the school district's hairstylist program display their artistry and skills tonight (Nov. 29) at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
Local lifter wins big
Steven Sykorsky is one strong guy. He proved it when he won the gold medal for bench press and powerlifting at the BC Pow-erlifting Association Championship Nov. 3 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
Royal City Ballet brings the Nutcracker magic back to life
When the Royal City Youth Ballet brings the beautiful Christmas classic The Nutcracker to Abbotsford on Saturday, it will include several youngsters from the community.
Showtime events
Dec. 1, jazzy, Indie pop singer Brook Harris sings at 8 p.m. at Clayburn Gourmet Gallery at 300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford. Drop by for Jed's Jam nights Fridays, 6 - 9 p.m. Call 604-504-0899.
All-Star wrestlers in Abby Saturday
All-Star Wrestling presents the Return of the Vampire 2 on Nov. 17 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
World-class acts as VCS turns 30
The haunting, romantic voices of 17th century Italy will rise at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Oct. 24, another gift of music brought to the community by the Valley Concert Society.
Wrestlers crash in Sept. 23
All Star Wrestling kicks off its fall season Sept. 23 with "old school-style" wresting that is sure to have fans on their feet.
Hot Tickets
One of Canada's funniest guys, comic Ron James will be at the Abbotsford Arts Centre on May 11. For tickets call 604-391-7469 or see ronjames.ca
Lifting us up with laughter
Raised on the East Coast with good salt air filling his lungs, surrounded by the maritimers' love of a well-turned story, the Nova Scotia-born comic has made a career of helping us laugh at ourselves.
