Gallery 7 Theatre presents A Wrinkle in Time.

On a dark and stormy night, Meg Murry and her family are informed by the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit that there is such a thing as a tesseract. Convinced that this powerful portal through time and space will lead her to her long-lost father, Meg joins forces with Mrs. Whatsit, her little brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin O’Keefe, embarking on a dangerous journey to rescue her father and save the universe from evil. Along the way, she discovers the true value of friendship and family, and that love triumphs overall.

November 8 & 9, 12 – 16, 2019 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: November 9 & 16 @ 2:00 PM

A unique shopping experience awaits you at the West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Marketplace. There is something for every member of your family! You will discover new gift ideas, original art, crafts, woodwork, ceramics, specialty foods, home decor, clothing, furniture, floral designs, jewellery, candles, soaps, toys, and much more.

Last year the show was attended by over 19000 visitors! Featuring over 300 exhibits this show is the perfect place to find something for everyone on your Christmas list. We’re talking one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments, unique jewellery and lots for the guys on your list, from Splendid Bastard Beard Grooming products, to Wayward Distillation’s Unruly Vodka. You’ll also find fresh greenery, mini Christmas trees, pottery, gadgets, board games and so much more.

There are great prizes to be won in the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest, activities for the kids in Santa’s workshop, including meeting Santa & Mrs. Clause! The Festival of Trees is one of the highlights of this unique and highly popular holiday show. Participating charities decorate a Christmas tree and visitors vote on their favourite. The winning charity receives a cash prize for their cause.

Don’t miss this fun filled event, and join in the Christmas spirit!

Times: Friday 2pm -9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Admission: Adults – $10.00
Seniors (65 ) $9.00
Children & Youth FREE (16 & under)
FREE re-admission all three days with hand stamp

Parking: FREE

Holidays at Highstreet is here! The Fraser Valley’s biggest and brightest holiday experience kicks off on November 16th at 5pm at the annual Highstreet Holiday Show and Tree Lighting. Highlights include the lighting of a 65-foot Christmas tree–one of the tallest in Canada, the arrival of Santa Clause, Rudolf, Frosty, and ‘Spandy Andy’ the dancing elf, a 40-piece marching band, a team of festive dancers, live music, and a magical snowfall.

Our 30-minute live Holiday show includes performances by: the MEI Screaming Eagles Marching Band, Project Dance, Rudolf, Frosty, Spandy Andy, and of course Santa! Join us on November 16th for our Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick off the Holiday Shows at Highstreet.

Holiday shows run every Saturday, from 5pm – 5:30pm with pre-show festivities starting at 4:30 pm, until December 14th

What Are Cozy Concerts? Cozy Concerts are short, live performances by local music artists and groups to enhance the Christmas atmosphere of the Christmas at the Museum Artisan Market.

Some seating is provided for guests to provide a “cozy” setting.

Enjoy festive and beautiful Christmas music while you browse and shop for your loved ones at the Christmas at the Museum Artisan Market.

For more information, see the website: http://mennonitemuseum.org/

or Contact the Mennonite Heritage Museum 604-758-5667 info@mennonitemuseum.org
1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC

November 19th: Bakerview Music Academy
November 20th: The Julia Towes & Lorraine Ratzlaff Duo, The Cantabile Singers from the Abbotsford Homeschool Children’s Choir and the Heritage Quartet
November 21st: Lonnie Harrison, The Bethel Singers, and The Valley Echoes Chorus
November 22nd: MEI Chamber Singers
November 23rd: Students of Nancy Bias on violin, Celtic Lasses, and Soundscape Chorus

Off-Broadway Comedians and 3-time IMPRESARIO Award-Winners (London) “James & Jamesy” present their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive Christmas comedy classic O Christmas Tea,

When catastrophe strikes at “James and Jamesy’s” Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with over 20 comedy awards to their name—sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas.

Join us on Thursday, November 21st at 6:30pm as we raise funds for our Emerge at The Reach program!

The night will feature Flash Tattoos by artists Tanya Loewen and Rhian Webber of Van Bree Tattoo for $100, live music by the Valley Music Collective, our next Art on Demand 5.4 exhibition opening featuring work by Madeline Hildebrandt, appies and drinks, artsy activities and a silent auction!

This fundraiser will directly benefit and impact emerging artists from the Fraser Valley by providing them with crucial hands-on planning, curating and installing experience, the opportunity to have an exhibition or their works of art in a publicly funded gallery, and public art experience.

This fundraiser welcomes all ages 18 to 80 so come out, support and celebrate with us!

TICKETS
$20 for Future Friends of The Reach | $25 for Friends of The Reach

Tickets are available at the ticket link, in person at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, BC), or by phone at 604-864-8087 ext.111

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100 dedicated and enthusiastic dancers, under the artistic direction of Dolores Kirkwood, OBC. Performing to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.

There are magical soldiers, mice, a Sugar Plum fairy and a growing Christmas tree, all danced to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker score. With snowflakes, Snow King and Queen, Waltz of the Flowers, Arabian, Spanish and other favourites.

Performances at 12:30 and 4:00 pm

Kick off your Christmas shopping this season at a craft fair that is giving back to the community. All proceeds from your donations, entry tickets, Breakfast with Santa tickets will be going to the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau. Click attending on our facebook event page to stay up to date with all vendors, giveaways and more!!

PRE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Join us Nov 26th at 8 pm from the comfort of your home to be part of our facebook party, with 30 prize giveaways!!! Each in attendance to the Facebook party will get 1 entry into our grand prize giveaway on Saturday! Click attending on the ‘Klickoff’ To Christmas facebook event for updates and reminders. Put your fuzzy pj’s on, grab a glass of wine and let’s have some fun!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Nov 29 & 30th join us at the Agrec building in Abbotsford to Shop 150 handmade and small shops, you can cover that pesky Christmas list under 1 roof!! Purchase your early bird tickets here today (ending in September) with regular online tickets available until the hour before the event starts and at the door. IF you want to bring in toys instead for the Christmas Bureau, this will be used as your entrance fee.

Each purchase you make at this market from the vendors, you will receive an entry for our grand prize! One lucky person will win a $1000 travel credit for TPI travel in Langley

FRIDAY, Nov 29th ACTIVITIES

Doors open at 5 pm and go until 9 pm
Dinner options provided by hunger management
Bar open for all your winter focused bevy’s (Baileys & Coffee or Hot Chocolate, Polar Bear (hot choc and peppermint snaps), Winter Ales, Spiced Rum Hot Apple Cider, wines from our onsite vendor and spirits from lucid spirits
Christmas mini Photography offered by pixel Pie photography ** please contact her directly to schedule your time for the Christmas mini shoot**

SATURDAY, Nov 30th ACTIVITIES

Breakfast with Santa (2 sittings) 930 & 10. Pancake & sausage breakfast prepared byHunger Management. Also includes a photo with Santa (before breakfast please arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled seating) and a small gift for your little one. PLUS free event entry tickets.
Market doors open at 10 am and go until 4 pm
Lunch options for sale provided by hunger Management
Gourmet hot chocolate and coffee bar set up & hot apple cider along with coffee and cool refreshments
Christmas mini Photography offered by Pixel Pie Photography ** please contact her directly to schedule your time for the Christmas mini shoot**
Prize draws thru out the day

This FREE event t showcases the best of the market to get you ready for this season of gathering around the table.

Bundle up, get yourself a cup of hot chocolate and join us under the tents as we bring together the bakers & makers behind some of your favourite local products.

With a wide variety of local food makers sampling, you’re sure to get the inspiration you need to host with confidence this season. We’re cracking the lids open on products all over the market for you to taste, as well as several smoked, cured and dried meats all made here at the market.

When you get here, pick up your Taste of the Market Passport and have it stamped at each booth to enter a draw for your chance to win the ultimate Lepp Farm Market Gift Basket.

This unique workshop (a return of the popular Aboriginal Arts and Culture Day workshop) is a special opportunity to learn about Indigenous drum-making from Darren Charlie (Qwetoselten) and create a beautiful elk-hide drum for yourself or as a Christmas present for loved ones.

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED- Tickets on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-drum-making-workshop-with-darren-charlie-tickets-80303368537

**Please note that Eventbrite charges an additional processing fee.

All drum kits are elk hide.

-7 inch -$39.50

-10 inch-$66.50

– 12 inch -$75.00

– 14 inch $87.50

-16 inch $105.00

-18 inch $135.00

-20 inch $147.50.

Drum sticks are separate $8.00 each .

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Darren Charlie, also known as Qwetoselten, is a well-known drum maker from the Sts’ailes Indian Band (a Coast Salish tribe located near Harrison Hot Springs, BC). He owns and operates Sasquatch Drums and Sasquatch Tours & Cultural Presentations.
Darren has more than 30 years of drum making experience; he was taught by elders from the Sts’ailes community. Darren has shared his knowledge of drum-making and singing with many different groups throughout BC and Washington State. Darren has created a workshop called Voice of the Drum which allows students to make their own drum, learn the teachings of the drum, and listen to native songs.
Darren’s drums have been displayed in the Canadian Pavilion at the Torino Olympics, and various locations in Vancouver; one notable piece is a giant 30” drum displayed on a totem pole carved by Francis Horne for Vancouver Native Housing.

Back by popular demand: Fountianview Academy Orchestra & Singers will be presenting their annual Christmas program at the Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly Church. Each year the group tours the West Coast bringing Christmas happiness and encouragement to everyone they meet and once again, they will be performing in Abbotsford this season. Whether you are happy and excited this Christmas or if you are feeling lonely or sad, this concert is for everyone. Join the high-school choir & orchestra for a program of classic carols, soaring anthems and soothing lullabies and be encouraged by the smiles and joy of the young musicians.
Two back to back concerts on November 30th @ 4pm & 7pm ensure that everyone will get a chance to attend.

Juno award winner Brian Doerksen kicks off your 2019 Christmas season with a hometown concert in Abbotsford celebrating his first Christmas recording. The Heart of Christmas With Brian Doerksen will be an evening filled with delightful music and childlike wonder as the Christmas story is rendered in beautiful new original songs and classic favourites. Special guests include violinist Calvin Dyck with a string orchestra, the Pacific Mennonite Children’s Choir and other surprise special guests. The work of Bethesda Christian Association among people with diverse abilities will also be highlighted. Advance tickets are only $29.50. Invite your friends and family and join us on Saturday Nov 30, the night before the start of Advent.

Everywhere we look heads are down and faces not engaged in one another, evoking concern about where we are leading the next generation. After researching grim statistics we chose to step away from doom and gloom and create a film offering hope and reconnection to what grounds us in life.

We pondered, ‘If a girl lived in the forest with no mirrors, magazines or social media – what would beautiful look like to her and how would she see herself?’ Then sweet Kuki found us and off the grid we went to the hills of Devon, England where our story began. The Warburton family show us how full life can truly be when free from those chains that bind. They are not slaves to technology.

We went into high schools in the USA and Canada with family therapist Dr. Dave Currie and mentor/singer Brittni Jessie, where both spoke real time with youth about the challenges they face in their world today.

Selfless focuses on youth making a difference while their stories offer four key messages.
How could we get youth to care about these messages while in the throws of addiction? We chose to activate the heart – something that does not happen often enough in this noisy world. This is what selfless does – it gets people to look up for moment and now we can start talking.

To be more present in the moment is a choice we must make each day.

The Offspring have performed over a thousand shows to packed-house crowds across the globe. They’ve hit the Top 5 of the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart 4 times and their last single. The Offspring have written and recorded a plethora of blockbuster radio hits, Along the way, they’ve sold over 40 million albums (including more than 11 million copies of 2005’s ‘Americana’) and have racked up billions of streams.

Sum 41 consists of five members including Deryck Whibley, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Brownsound, co-lead guitarist/backing vocalist Tom Thacker, bassist/backing vocalist Cone McCaslin and drummer Frank Zummo. After selling more than 15 million records worldwide, a Grammy Award nomination, 2 Juno Awards (and 7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, as well as multiple Alternative Press Music Awards, Sum 41 is quite simply a rock band