2017 / 2018 Season Brochure by Evergreen Cultural Centre

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WELCOME TO THE EVERGREEN All roads and trains lead to the Evergreen Cultural Centre... this is turning out to be the hottest place in town! We are so excited to be kicking off our 21st season. After a stellar 2016-2017 season, staff at the Evergreen are lining things up for another terrific year of entertaining shows and programs. Attend a performance, visit the Art Gallery, participate in a visual or performing arts program, and/or be in a show yourself -- the Evergreen is the Arts Centre for everyone, and for everyone to enjoy. With that in mind, we have reduced ticket prices on two of our major series: Music, and the new Variety Series (comedy, dance and magic). Also, we are offering new Sampler Packs for these series. Pick a selection of your favorites, and save up to 30% off the single ticket price! And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all - purchase single tickets at full price to any shows in the Music and Variety series, and receive an e-gift to join us later in the season. We love to hear what you think, so send us a note and tell us what you liked or would like to see. The Evergreen Cultural Centre is looking forward to another year of interesting possibilities and welcome surprises! See you at the Centre,

Jon-Paul Walden Executive Director

EVERGREEN SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

CANADA 150: THE SHOW

Join us for a special youth engagement project September 28th - October 1, 2017

During a routine space mission, Astronaut Chris Hadfield accidentally sends a group of students from the past 150 years into the future. Watch what happens when these students meet youth from the present, and try to return to the past by travelling back through Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

WELCOME TO OUR 21ST SEASON As we kick off our 21st season, Evergreen has never been a busier place; the whole facility buzzes all year long. Frankly, we are having too much fun! And we want to share it with more of you. Our audience has made the Theatre presentations the cornerstone of our performing arts season. Every year we include a broad selection of styles of theatre, and this season is no exception. The Theatre Series includes the Arts Club’s huge hits Mom’s the Word 3 and Onegin; and even Stephen King’s Misery. The rest of the series features End of the Rainbow, a musical comedy-drama about Judy Garland; Memories of a Christmas Ornament, a lovely intimate holiday musical; and Almost, Maine, which brings together a small town, love, and the northern lights in a magical play. And the Indie Series will surprise and entertain with four of the most compelling stage actors around, each performing their own exciting original works. We are also continuing to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. This September, we follow up last year’s original musical theatre extravaganza COQUITLAM RISES! with the aptly titled CANADA 150: The Show. This youth engagement project performed by dozens of local performers includes time travel, Canadian innovation and even astronaut Chris Hadfield (well, an actor playing Chris Hadfield!) Ontario’s MOTUS O Dance presents their One Hit Wonders: pieces created specifically for Canadian celebrations throughout the years. And we are stretching the celebration into 2018 with Swingin’ with Oscar, a tribute to Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson by Quebec’s Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble. So, let’s start sharing the fun! Join us for the Evergreen Season Celebration September 15, with 40’s/50’s/60’s show band Dock Side Drive.

David Mann

Performing Arts Manager

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September 19-23, 2017 8pm + 3pm Saturday

FROM ACE PRODUCTIONS There are moments in the theatre, when you lean forward in your seat with shivers down your spine, and realize there is nowhere on earth youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather be! End of The Rainbow is a true account of the twilight of an all too mortal goddess on the eve of her destruction and is revealing in a way seldom found in the tabloids. Every chapter of Judy Garlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history is alive; she is foul mouthed, flirtatious, erotic, childlike, unedited, manipulative and supremely self-conscious as she makes love and war with her keepers.

Photo by Emily Cooper

October 24-29, 2017

8pm + 3pm Saturday/Sunday BY THE MOM’S THE WORD COLLECTIVE From the world-renowned creative team behind the Mom’s the Word series comes a new chapter in their stories of family and fracas. Their kids are grown, their marriages have “evolved,” and their bodies are backfiring. Life doesn’t get any prettier, but it never strays far from ludicrous or poignant as the moms continue to mine their personal history for every embarrassing detail. Filled with insights, secrets, and ribald humour, this brand-new show from the moms you love is both hysterical and deeply touching.

December 12-16, 2017 8pm + 3pm Saturday

ROONEY & PUNYI PRODUCTIONS A precious family heirloom comes to life to bring us back in time to the moment she was purchased from a store window as an engagement gift for a young man’s “fiancée-to-be”. When the proposal answer is “yes” the ornament becomes cherished and never misses a Christmas. She jumps in time from one Christmas to the next, sharing the lives of a loving couple through their many ups and downs and joys. Please note that there will be no intermission for this production.

STEPHEN KING’S CHILLING THRILLER

THEATRE SERIES - MISERY JAN 23 - 27

January 23-27, 2018 8pm + 3pm Saturday

BY WILLIAM GOLDMAN BASED ON THE NOVEL BY STEPHEN KING Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up in her secluded home in the mountains of Colorado. While Annie nurses him back to health, Paul soon realizes that he is not her guest, but her captive. Angered that he has killed off her favourite character, Annie forces Paul to resurrect her in a new book—and Paul soon finds himself writing for his freedom…and his life.

THEATRE SERIES - ONEGIN MAR 6 - 10/11

March 6-10, 2018 8pm + 3pm Saturday

BY AMIEL GLADSTONE AND VEDA HILLE

BASED ON THE POEM BY PUSHKIN AND THE OPERA BY TCHAIKOVSKY Life is quiet on the Larin family’s Russian country estate–until the charismatic Evgeni Onegin ignites the romantic longings of its residents. Poet Vladimir Lensky dances with jealousy when his dear friend flirts with his fiancée, and even the reclusive Tatyana Larin finds herself falling for the handsome rogue. But will Onegin embrace real love or simply skim its surface? Through Gladstone and Hille’s original, dynamic score, audiences are swept into a musical experience as immersive as love itself.

Photo by Emily Cooper

THEATRE SERIES - ALMOST, MAINE MAY 8 - 12

May 8-12, 2018

8pm + 3pm Saturday FROM THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH PACIFIC THEATRE One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. It’s love. But not quite...

November 16-18, 2017 8pm + 3pm Saturday BY LUCAS MYERS A young man goes missing from a provincial campground while on a personal journey to discover himself. Four people are suspects, despite lack of evidence aside from Facebook posts and the video from the young manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell phone but the overzealous detective is undeterred. Was there foul play? More importantly, did someone remember to bring the toilet paper (and the potato salad)? Featuring original songs, found video and Lucas Myersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unique brand of observational humor and brilliant character work, CAMPGROUND is a hilarious theatrical experience not to be missed!

Photo by Al Smith

Little Orange Man

February 22-24, 2018 8pm + 3pm Saturday

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April 12-14, 2018

8pm + 3pm Saturday HAPPYGOODTHINGS PRODUCTIONS WRITTEN BY BEVERLEY ELLIOTT Singer, actress Beverley Elliott (Once Upon A Time) is thrilled to be back with brand new stories and songs. A romp through the early years from the safety of the family farm to the daunting one room schoolhouse, grade 8 bullies and the choppy waters of Boiler Beach. Think Little House on the Prairie meets Lord of the Flies. Navigating those first surprises, betrayals and epiphanies of life that shape us all and move us closer to the adult we will become. Her first original show, “Didn’t See That Coming” was 2014 Pick of the Vancouver Fringe. This prequel “Sink or Swim” was a 2016 Fringe hit!

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May 17-19, 2018

8pm + 3pm Saturday WRITTEN BY MAKI YI IN ASSOCIATION WITH PACIFIC THEATRE With only her tiny suitcase in tow, Maki leaves her home in South Korea and takes off for Canada, simply because her brother had a map of Toronto. A crosscountry tale of survival and self-discovery that began as a series of pre-show monologues in the Pacific Theatre lobby, this wonderful one-woman show is filled with winsome vulnerability and plucky humour.

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October 22, 2017 7:30pm Double-Double Duo is about much more than coffee; each duo member is a ‘double threat’ on two instruments: Kornel Wolak (clarinet / piano) and Michael Bridge (accordions / piano). Classically trained international soloists, they use comedy, virtuosity, and musical sensitivity to bring their broad repertoire to life; Double-Double Duo is the best of new, young ‘classical’ musicians.

November 2, 2017 8pm Founded and fronted by émigré Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town’s music has been variously described as an “unique, transnational composite of rhythm, poetry and activist journalism.”(Exclaim!) From Toronto, the JUNO-nominated group has brought their distinct calypso-inspired sound to audiences across the world.

December 1, 2017 8pm The Janelle Nadeau Ensemble performs “A Prairie Christmas,” a captivating concert of music to celebrate the season, honour special traditions and cherish family and friends. Join us on an enchanting journey that evokes memories and reminds us, through music, what Christmas is all about.

December 7, 2017 8pm Meet TWIN KENNEDY: an identical twin country/roots duo from Victoria, BC. With Carli on guitar and vocals, and Julie on fiddle and vocals, these sisters have been described as “Nothing Short of Awesome!” (Cashbox Magazine). This show will be a mix of original holiday songs and traditional Christmas favourites and will be part of their anticipated album release “A Twin Kennedy Christmas”.

December 31, 2017 8pm Firmly established as a must-see concert and annual tradition among classical music lovers. The brilliantly talented Quiring Chamber Players, Reg Quiring, viola and Rosemary O’Connor, piano, return for a very special 10th annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Evergreen. Featuring wonderful guests to be announced, this will be a New Year’s Eve to remember!

January 28, 2018 7:30pm Winners of the 2010 Juno Award for Roots Album of the Year and 4-time winners at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Good Lovelies have been busy making waves worldwide. At the forefront of their new music you’ll find their trademark three-part harmonies and unique vocal experimentation, which you can catch in 2018 as they return to Coquitlam with a brand new set of songs.

February 3, 2018 8pm Known as a musician’s musician, Rémi Bolduc’s eclectic yet eloquent playing style has put him at the forefront of modern saxophone mastery. With several impressive jazz tribute tours under his belt, Rémi is taking on a national treasure, and one of the greats, in Oscar Peterson. Rémi is known for his intensity as much as his precision, giving spirited performances and leaving audiences breathless.

February 17, 2018 8pm As a solo piano show with backing music and beautiful backgrounds showcased on projector screens/LED walls behind his grand piano performance, concert goers are in for an evening of entertainment they will remember! A night of original music, world-famous songs, and Chinese classics, Martin Mayer brings an unforgettable evening to the Evergreen! Show Sponsor:

March 2, 2018 8pm Séan McCann’s love for Newfoundland and Labrador folk songs shot him to international fame as a founding member of the renowned group Great Big Sea. After millions of albums sold, countless hit songs, and record breaking world tours, Séan now tours as a solo artist in intimate venues where he can connect with his audience face-to-face with music bringing peace, love and happiness.

March 25, 2018 7:30pm From Zimbabwe, Black Umfolosi is one of Africa’s great musical exports. Black Umfolosi blends a cappella singing with dance and traditional costume in a show that has played some of Canada’s largest venues. For decades now the guys have been entertaining world music fans in too many countries and continents to mention. This will be a fun, energetic night... don’t miss it!

April 15, 2018 7:30pm The Good News According to Quartom is a concert featuring a variety of a cappella songs of all kinds: Spiritual, Classical, Romantic, French, Opera: all performed with a classical technique that reflects the essence of the quartet’s identity. At times serious, at times playful, these four highly skilled voice musicians offer an overview of singing of the highest quality.

10am Reception | 10:30am Concert Musical Mornings is a series of salon-style concerts hosted by

internationally acclaimed and celebrated pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann. The morning begins with coffee, tea and treats followed by a classical concert led by the Bergmann Duo featuring world-class artists. This is the sixth Musical Mornings Series at the Evergreen, which is sure to delight and enthrall audiences.

The Bergmann Duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic and energetic performances of uniquely eclectic programmes have inspired audiences for more than two decades. Their recitals and concerts with orchestra have taken them to many parts of the world, including the United States, Italy, Germany, Holland, Greece and many Canadian locations. Marcel and Elizabeth serve as Directors at the Langley Community Music School and were recently named Artistic Directors of White Rock Concerts. Their extensive repertoire ranges from the baroque to the contemporary and includes many of their own arrangements and compositions.

Well known and well loved at the Evergreen, Sarah Hagen is back to host our Special Sixth Show of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Musical Mornings Series. This Canadian pianist has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves throughout North America and Europe.

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Musical Menu The Bergmann Duo will open the season with a programme of duet transcriptions of favourite operatic repertoire - ranging from Mozart’s Magic Flute and Rossini’s Barber of Seville to Liszt’s virtuosic fantasy of Bellini’s Sonnambula.

Clarinet wizard and versatile improvisor, Francois Houle will join the Bergmanns for an enticing exploration of the sonic world of the clarinet. On the programme will be works by Saint Saens, Bernstein and Cuban composer and jazz-great, Paquito d’Rivera.

Music from the big screen will be the focal point of the programme. Ennio Morricone’s music from The Mission and Jerome Moross’ music from the classic western film, The Big Country are the featured pieces. Guest narrator, David Mann will be joining the duo for this programme.

The exciting and energetic Borealis String Quartet are the guests for the programme featuring the romantic and spirited Dvorak piano quintet. Marcel Bergmann’s own fiery version of Piazzolla Tangos for piano duet and string quartet will round out the programme.

Vocalist, actress and writer, Onalea Gilbertson will join the Bergmanns to present a cross section of repertoire that emerged from the collaboration between the daring revolutionary German playright and poet, Bertold Brecht and composers Kurt Weill, Hanns Eisler and Paul Dessau. Selections from the Three Penny Opera and other hits will be performed in this entertaining cabaret style performance.

Now Mondays are musical, too! With a dash of humour, Sarah Hagen brings the joy of classical music, inspired by animals, to the Evergreen Cultural Centre for her Musical Mornings appearance! From butterflies to elephants, this wild collection will include works by Debussy, Grieg, Stravinsky, and more!

NOVEMBER 2017

2 | 8pm | Kobo Town 4 | 8pm | PSWE: Atmosphere 5 | 6pm | Diwali @ Evergreen 7 | 8pm | Motus O Dance Theatre: One Hit Wonders 10 | 8pm | Mike Delamont: God Is a Scottish Drag Queen: The Second Coming 15 | 10:30am | Musical Mornings: Classical, Cuban, Creative - Clarinet

16 - 18 | 8pm + 3pm Sat | Lucas Myers’ Campground 23 | 7pm | Lucas Myers’ Captain Future

JANUARY 2018 23 - 27 | 8pm + 3pm Sat | Misery 28 | 7:30pm | Good Lovelies

MARCH 2018

JUNE 2018 9 | 8pm | PSWE: Biosphere 10 | 7pm | CSMA: Swing Bop Scat

This year, we are offering a new VARIETY SERIES, including COMEDY, DANCE, MAGIC, and MULTI-DISCIPLINARY performances. We are also making the Series more affordable and accessible to you! Single tickets to each show have been REDUCED, and SAMPLER PACKS are available at a discount of 20%, 25% or 30% off that single ticket price, depending on the number of shows you purchase. SAMPLER PACK discounts apply to both the VARIETY AND MUSIC SERIES, so mix and match as much as you like!

September 1, 2017 7pm PROX:IMITY RE:MIX is a two week youth project that offers skill building in dance, theatre and new media and highlights the unique identities and talents of local LGBTQ2+ and allied youth. The project is aimed at youth ages 15-24, training them in improvisation, contact dance, performance and new media to create a 30-minute performance that explores issues of identity, gender and community.

October 4, 2017 8pm Prepare to laugh, cry, be amazed and hang on to the edge of your seat as international illusionist and magician Matt Johnson shares his stories, memories and travels with you through the art of illusion. Not your typical magician, Matt has crafted a style know as Urban Deception, a cool mix of urban-style street magic combined with comedic timing and a slick stage presence. You have NEVER seen magic quite like this!

November 5, 2017 6pm Evergreen Cultural Centre is excited to team up with Rohit Chokhaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand new initiative Diwali in BC to bring Diwali Celebrations to Evergreen. Scaled to suit the multicultural demographic and in collaboration with the Bandish Network, this South Asian, cabaret style evening features classical, Bollywood and contemporary dance and live music performances. Stay tuned for the lineup. Namaste!

November 7, 2017 8pm Ever wondered what happens to those performances that MOTUS O created for a single special occasion, and only performed once…? Well, these pieces can now be seen in the company’s latest show ONE HIT WONDERS! Quirky, profound, bold, and poignant, this show includes an array of powerful dance forms ranging from the poetic to emotionally charged, high impact, contemporary movement with participation by local performers!.

November 10, 2017 8pm Who knew the second coming of Christ would be preceded by a singalong to the Proclaimers hit 500 Miles, or that the deity’s comeback would be so darned hilarious? Welcome to the return of Victoria’s Mike Delamont as the Almighty in God Is a Scottish Drag Queen II. “I feel like a chesterfield,” deadpans Delamont, who doesn’t disappoint in his irreverent, convulsively funny new instalment of his hit solo show.

February 15, 2018 8pm Hip.Bang! is a Canadian Comedy Award-nominated duo from Vancouver. The History of Romance is the authoritative history of romantic thought you never realized you wanted but have always truly needed. From Romeo and Juliet, to slug sex, to the mess that is modern dating, this show will make you laugh like a child who has just learned about ice cream.

March 17, 2018 8pm An illusionist like no other… Faces that disappear from drivers’ licenses. Paintbrushes that paint on their own. Photographs that literally come to life right before your eyes. Brace yourself for a whole new take on magic and step into Vitaly’s world. And for his next trick... he’ll make you want to buy a ticket!

April 20, 2018 7pm Earth Song is a mixed program of contemporary Aboriginal dance featuring choreography by Starr Muranko & Michelle Olson. Two visionary choreographers bring their diverse voices to the act of connection. Moving from spirit to form through currents of spatial tension, these are the songs of the land and body, deeply rooted and ever reaching. Artist talk and free workshop to follow performance.

May 13, 2018 7:30pm With an enthusiastic performance schedule that has taken her all the way to Carnegie Hall, Sarah Hagen transforms her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy. Pairing anecdotes with music, “Perk Up, Pianist!” takes you deep inside the world of a classical musician as she shares her earnest efforts to keep her spirits up in the midst of troublesome times.

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November 23, 2017 7pm What happens when the imaginations of the future are threatened by the brain numbing, highly-addictive, social networking apps of the evil Dr. SAMGOOGAPPLESOFTSUNG-MART? Captain Future happens! With his trusty ukulele, Myron, and his slightly less trustworthy time machine, Captain Future will take audiences back through time using songs, raps, puppets, and interactive performance.

February 9, 2018 7pm Sleeping Beauty Dreams, written by award-winning playwright, Amaranta Leyva, re-imagines the famous princess as an overprotected daughter looking for a way to break free of her castle walls in order to search for true love and her true self. A contemporary look at this classic tale, Marionetas de la Esquinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humourous storytelling and whimsical puppetry awaken this sleeping princess as never before.

Adapted by Colin Heath

April 8, 2018 3pm An English sailor, shipwrecked on a remote island, works against all odds to survive alone for 25 years. Until one day, he rescues a stranger from brutal savages and the two develop a remarkable friendship. Adapted from the classic novel by Daniel Defoe, this imaginative retelling emphasizes communication, embracing cultural differences and empathy. Set sail with Robinson and Friday on an adventure full of comedic miscommunication, history and heart!

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ROBIN HOOD

Three days of fun (and affordable) shows for the whole family!

Evergreen welcomes DuffleBag Theatre for a spectacular, fun-filled, and hilarious festival of interactive storytelling theatre! This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shenanigans begin with the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales full of wit and humour... then, just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story - a twist is created! Before your very eyes, audience members are asked to come up on stage and join in the action.

Suitable for ages 5 and up!

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Colour Burst September 9.17 - November 5.17 Group Exhibition Colour Burst - not an exhibition about colour but an exhibition of colour. Colour Burst presents an exuberantly colourful display of local, national and international works assembled from artists and from collecting institutions in British Columbia. The exhibition opens the 2017/2018 season and effectively closes a trilogy of exhibitions including Train Dreams and Coquitlam, Canada.

Elizabeth Zvonar November 18.17 - January 7.18 Solo Exhibition For her first solo exhibition in the Tri-Cities, Elizabeth Zvonar assembles a selection of her highly regarded and distinctive recent work in collage, sculpture and photography. Zvonar, a graduate of Port Moody Senior Secondary, has exhibited extensively across Canada in group and solo exhibitions and her work was last seen at the AGE in the fall of 2013 as part of the exhibition Unreal, which was organized and circulated by the Vancouver Art Gallery. Zvonar was recently nominated for the prestigious AIMIA Photography Prize and included in an exhibition of shortlisted artists at the Art Gallery of Ontario in 2016.

Emerging Talent 21 January 21.18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 18.18 Group Exhibition

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The AGE is pleased to host the twenty-first installment of the Emerging Talent exhibition featuring an always impressive and inspired selection of two- and three- dimensional artwork produced by senior art students from high schools throughout School District 43. This juried exhibition never fails to enthrall audiences with the breadth and diversity and artistic achievement on exhibition.

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Here and Through and Back and Through Christie Lim/Shamina Senaratne 2014-15 Exhibition. Photo Blaine Campbell

Gailan Ngan March 3.18 – April 22.18 Solo Exhibition Vancouver ceramic artist, Gailan Ngan, will present a deceptively simple installation of her recent work in ceramics that nevertheless makes use of every square centimeter of the AGE’s exhibition space. While Ngan works with traditional methods and approaches to shape, form and technique, she continues to push these in experimental and innovative directions. Ngan’s ceramics have been exhibited extensively throughout the West Coast. Recently, her work was shown in a solo exhibition of new ceramic sculpture at Vancouver’s Monte Clarke Gallery.

Ben Reeves May 5.18 – June 30.18 Type: Solo Exhibition no name creek, Zebulon Zang | 2015-16 Exhibition Photo Blaine Campbell

This exhibition features a collection of new and recent paintings by Vancouver artist Ben Reeves. Reeves has been preoccupied throughout his work with the ways in which the material of paint can transform a thing into an object. Reeves has exhibited extensively across the country and his works are included in numerous public and private collections in Canada and abroad.

do it July 14.18 – September 2.18 Group Exhibition

Requiem for a Glacier, Paul Walde | 2014-15 Exhibition Photo Blaine Campbell

do it is an exhibition assembled from written instructions by artists, that are enacted by audiences anew in each place and time the exhibition is presented. The AGE will select at least 20 instructional works to present from a list of 250 that have been submitted by artists from all over the world. do it has been featured in at least 50 different locations worldwide. This open exhibition model has become the longest-running and most far-reaching exhibition to ever take place, giving new meaning to the concept of the “Exhibition in Progress.” do it is a traveling exhibition conceived and curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, and organized by Independent Curators International (ICI), New York. Independent Curators International produces exhibitions, events, publications, research and training opportunities for curators and diverse audiences around the world. The exhibition and the accompanying publication were made possible, in part by grants from the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, and with the generous support from Project Perpetual and ICI’s International Forum and Board of Trustees.

The Mother Earth Project ADULT

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This season the ensemble will explore, through a number of major works both original and transcribed, musical responses to our planet and life upon it. Full of humour, pathos and great melodies, the season will include collaborations with other artists and ensembles and contributions by local composers.

ATMOSPHERE

November 4, 2017 | 8pm Test the sky and look to the clouds, planets and stars. Karel Husa’s Apotheosis of this Earth will be the central work.

HYDROSPHERE

December 9 2017 | 8pm Next we observe the oceans, lakes and rivers and find beauty there. The featured piece is John Mackey’s Wine Dark Sea.

GEOSPHERE

February 18 2018 | 3pm Then we find inspiration from the rocks and soil on which we live, and the physical monuments that we view with awe. Ferde Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite and David Maslanka’s Symphony no. 4 will centre this program.

BIOSHPERE

June 9 2018 | 8pm This final concert draws from all life on earth which has inspired us, and a new work by PSWE Music Director David Banter.

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COMFORT & JOY

Sunday, December 10 2017 | 3pm & 7pm Choral music to soothe, uplift and inspire during the bustling holiday season. Grin at the adorable youngsters, sing-along exuberantly and enjoy beautiful holiday music from past and present. Join the Coastal Sound family of choirs for this annual holiday event. 3pm concert features Con Brio, Con Vita, Boychoir, Con Bella, Children’s Choir 7pm concert features DeCoro and Children’s Choir with special guests

SWING BOP SCAT

Sunday, June 10, 2018 | 7pm A toe-tapping tribute to the Big Band Swing era featuring classics made famous by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, ‘ol blue eyes Frank Sinatra, and more. Special Guest, Port Moody’s Inlet Jazz Band, will help to ratchet up the groove factor with their high energy, tight renditions of charts from the Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Hugh Fraser bands. Hear vocal jazz standards arranged for choirs, and experience the exciting collaboration of jazz band and choirs together.

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Providing more than 30 years of quality, affordable entertainment to the people of the Tri-Cities, Stage 43 is happy to call the Evergreen Cultural Centre home. The registered not-for-profit community theatre group takes its name from the school district and is run solely by volunteers who do what they do for the love of the arts. Stage 43 believes that everyone has the right to play.

ADULT

$22

STUDENT/ 10+ SENIOR TICKETS

$18

$15/ea

A Bench in the Sun

October 12-15 and 18-21, 2017 By Ron Clark, directed by Stephen Torrence A touching comedy about longtime friends Harold and Burt who live in a retirement home and spend their days on a bench in the garden… bickering.

The Fantasticks

January 11-14 and 17-20, 2018

Book and lyrics Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt, directed by Chalene Scott A funny, romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their two fathers who try to keep them apart – the longest running musical in the world!

The Ladies Foursome

April 26-29 and May 2-5, 2018

By Norm Foster, directed by Dale Kelly A funny, fast-paced, heartwarming story of friendship… over the course of eighteen holes.

www.stage43.org

Arts, culture, business, education, special occasions, and more. For an exceptional event experience, consider the Evergreen.

WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS Evergreen Cultural Centre is available for weddings and special occasions. Our park setting, intimate theatre space, and ample parking make it a perfect wedding venue. Our central location is easily accessible, the space is extremely versatile and the price is affordable. In addition, the bright, glassed-in lobby is ideal for receptions and special events with or without Evergreen’s bar and/or concession service. The lobby provides breathtaking views of Lafarge Lake and Town Centre park. Be creative and expressive!

COMMUNITY GROUPS Rent the Studio Theatre for your next public event – from concerts and recitals to theatre and dance presentations, we offer full service entertainment packages and support including technical, box office and front of house.

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“Your Space Your Sanctuary” Your unique space, Our fresh ideas,

CLASSES, PRESENTATIONS, AND BUSINESS MEETINGS The large Rehearsal Studio, and three smaller Studios are perfect spaces to hold a variety of classes and workshops. Studios can be set up for instructional or business meetings and presentations. Your Interior Design goals. We do it together!

Interior Design & Space Consultation www.seasonalleaf.com 778-997-9427 | reena@seasonalleaf.com FULL HOME

DESIGN BUILD

Whether you are looking to explore your community, gain experience or make new friends, consider joining our team of volunteers. Evergreen’s active volunteers – a force of over 180 – are the core of our organization and help us to fulfill our mission. Evergreen offers a range of volunteer opportunities: Gallery Attendants, Visual Arts Workshop Assistants, Arts Camp Counsellors, Ushers, Concession Servers, Coat Check, and a selection of outreach events. Our ever-expanding programming holds something for everyone and our exceptionally diverse team of volunteers is always ready to assist. Evergreen volunteers share their knowledge and love of the arts with each visitor that they meet, as well as with each other.

REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for consideration you must: • be 15+ years of age • be fluent in English (preferred ESL Level 5+) • consent to a Criminal Record Check

Apply online at: evergreenculturalcentre.ca We are always accepting applications and will contact you when a position becomes available. Please note that some positions do have wait lists.

CONTACT Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@evergreenculturalcentre.ca 604-927-6561

HOURS OF OPERATION Box Office: Monday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm and 2 hours prior to most performances. Art Gallery: Wednesday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm, Sunday 12 - 4pm and prior to most performances and/or intermission. Administration: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. The facility is closed on all statutory holidays.

BUY TICKETS Online: By Phone: In Person:

evergreenculturalcentre.ca 604-927-6555 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Box Office Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm Please note that pricing differs among shows. All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. Ticket exchanges are subject to availability and a $5 service fee, per transaction. Exchanges must be made in person at the Box Office or by phone at 605-927-6555. SKYTRAIN ACCESS:

The Evergreen is now accessible via the Evergreen Skytrain Line extension. We are located immediately adjacent to the Lafarge Lake - Douglas station at the north end of the Evergreen line. Visit Translink for schedules and transit map. PARKING:

The Evergreen has parking on the north and south sides of the building, along with additional street parking on Pinetree Way. Pay parking is in effect Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm. Fee is $0.75/hour.

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NEWPORT VILLAGE | 262 Newport Drive, Port Moody | 604-949-0444 toyologists@villagetoyshop.ca | www.villagetoyshop.ca

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

The Studio Theatre is wheelchair accessible, but please request a wheelchairfriendly seat when you book your ticket(s) through the Box Office in advance. HEARING ASSISTANCE:

Please ask front of house if you require a hearing assistance device. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME OR COLOGNE:

Be respectful of patrons with allergies.

BRING A SWEATER:

The Studio Theatre is air-conditioned, so you may wish to bring a wrap or a sweater in case you feel cold. CONCESSION:

We offer a full-service CASH ONLY concession in the lobby with a choice of beverages (soft drinks, juice, beer, wine) and snacks. Open prior to the show and during intermission.

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SPONSORS:

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Find all of our event and ticketing info online:

www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

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