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Abbotsford Tulip Festival March 25 May 1, 2016

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Spring has arrived and the Tulips are in bloom! There is no better place to celebrate the arrival of the season of renewal than with The Abbotsford Tulip Festival that kicks off on March 25th and runs until May 1st. The What’s On Abbotsford staff is tickled pink to being one of the Sponsors of this event and can hardly wait to get out into the ﬁelds with our cameras to capture the beauty of the mighty Tulip.

Cory & Bronwen

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Happy Spring Everyone! There are so many events in the community to keep you busy and active in the next two months!

The Festival runs for ﬁve weeks, and is open from 9 am to 6 pm daily and invites everyone to celebrate the beauty of the tulips and the Dutch Heritage of the Fraser Valley.

What’s On Abbotsford was very proud to learn that Co-Publisher Cory Cassel has been nominated as a Champion of Diversity for the Annual Cultural Diversity Awards sponsored by the Abbotsford Community Services Society. All of the What’s On Abbotsford staff will be attendance at the Awards and are so delighted to be part of a community that is not only so diverse, but takes the time to recognize it!

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March Cascadia Live – A Brass Spectacular March 1, 2pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford. Presented by Cascadia Wind Ensemble Featuring the brilliant Dr. Lewis on trumpet. Tickets $15 Students/ Seniors $10 www.cascadiawindensemble.org Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Surrey Board of Trade Agricultural Industry Reception March 2, 6pm – 8pm Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityCloverdale Campus www.abbotsfordchamber.com Fraser Valley Stage presents Guys & Dolls March 2 - 4, 7pm March 5, 2pm & 7pm Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way Musical show highlighting the antics of high-rollin’ crap shooters, their scatter-brained girlfriends and the resolute mission members with lively dance routines and classic songs, such as Luck Be a Lady and Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat. Tickets available online at www. fraservalleystage.com or Prospera Credit Union, (West Oaks Branch, 3071 South Fraser Way) or call 604-854-5463. UFV THEATRE Presents Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare March 3 - 20 March 3,4,10,11,12,17,18,19 – 7:30pm March 6,13,20 – 2pm UFV Performance Theatre, 45635 Yale, Chilliwack Tickets at www.ufv.ca/theatre or call 604.795.2814

VALLEY CONCERT SOCIETY Thomas Pandolﬁ, Classical Pianist March 4, 7:30pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium www.valleyconcertsociety.com 604.289.3377 B.C. Boat & Sportsmen’s Show/B.C. Hunting Show March 4 – 6 Fri. 12pm – 9pm Sat. 9am – 6pm Sun. 10am – 5pm Tradex Exhibition Centre Information – Call 1.877.888.7111 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards Presented by Abbotsford Community Services March 4, 6pm Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre With Master of Ceremonies Fred Lee Tickets & Information – cda@ abbotsfordcommunityservices.com Down Town Abby Concert Gateway Community Church March 5, 7pm CalvinDyck/West Coast Chamber Orchestra The Alumni Project/Alison Nystrom, Soprano Featuring The Best Of British Music Includes Tea & Biscuits at Intermission Tickets at House of James & King Music, Abbotsford 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance & Silent Auction March 5, 6pm Dinner 7pm Abbotsford – Sumas Rotary Club Bradner Hall Email prions@shaw.ca for details & tickets Blanket BC Society’s Annual General Meeting March 5, 1:30pm - 4pm Yuk Yuk’s Abbotsford 2509 Pauline Ave, Abbotsford, BC Visit www.BlanketBC.org for more info.

BRIDGING THE GAP TRANSITIONS The Abbotsford Special Needs Advisory Committee & Abbotsford School District Learning Support Services Department March 5, 1pm - 4pm Abbotsford Middle School The event will feature presentations from service providers about how families who have children and youth with special needs can prepare for when their child moves on to adult services. There will also be a resource fair where youth and families can connect with service providers in our community to learn more about what support they provide. This is a free event, however registration is encouraged. For more information, please visit abbotsfordspecialneeds.com. Red Tape Productions presents LIVE music in Historic Down Town Abbotsford Featuring Anchoress, Air Combat, Blessed & P.I.S.S- (Hardcore/Punk music) March 5th, doors open at 7pm $7 @ the door, 33737 George Ferguson Way ALL AGES NO BOOZE OR DRUGS https://www.facebook.com/ events/1009512529092296/ HEART & Special Guest Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Abbotsford Centre March 7, 7:30pm www.abbotsfordcentre.ca PALENSTINE FILM SCREENINGS AT UFV Abbotsford Campus “The Gatekeepers” March 7, 3pm (Room A121) Admission Free Information – Phillip at 604.825.1737 Sherwood.p@gmail.com

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Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting with Guest Speaker Jon Garson, President and CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce March 9, 11:30am – 1:30pm Cascade Community Church www.abbotsfordchamber.com Abbotsford Legion Beneﬁt Dinner March 9, 9am - 2pm Abbotsford Legion For More Info – 604.853.1711 Email aabylegion15@sha.ca Visit www.abbylegion.ca AYC Youth Centre March 7 – 10, 2:30pm – 5pm 2499 McMillan Free Drop In 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com MRC Youth Centre March 11, 2:30pm – 10pm 3106 Clearbrook Free Drop In 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com Floor Hockey Night (12 – 18yrs) March 10, 7pm - 8:30pm Ag-Rec Centre Building – Gate 2 Free Drop In 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com Open Gym (12 – 18yrs) Free March 11, 9pm – 10pm March 12, 7:30pm – 10pm 2499 McMillan 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com Fraser Valley Blues Society Friday Night Jam Session March 11, 7:30pm Eagles Hall, 33686 Essendene Everyone Welcome – No Cover Cash Only. Info www.fraservalleyblues.com

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The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too March 12 & 13 Abbotsford Airport, 1255 Townline Rd Information – www.girlsﬂy2.ca ARC Youth Centre (12 – 18yrs) March 12, 7pm – 10pm 2499 McMillan Free Drop In 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com AYC Babysitter Training (11 – 15yrs) March 14, 9am – 4:30pm Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre 33355 Bevan $50 Includes Handbook & Certiﬁcate 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com SUNDAY FAMILY ARTS March 13 & 20, April 10 & 24, 1pm - 3pm Bring the whole family out for our fun crafts sessions in the studio. Admission is FREE. Preregistration required www.thereach.ca/events-programs SPRING BREAK CAMP Heritage Camp @ Trethewey House March 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm Ages 6 – 12 - $35.00 Be a history detective and uncover the mysteries of the past! Camp takes place at Trethewey House. To Register, call 604.853.0313 or online at msamuseum.ca/category/ events SPRING BREAK CAMPS EcoDairy in Partnership with Science World in Abbotsford March 14 - 18, 9am – 3 pm March 21 - 25, 9am – 3 pm For Information – info@ecodairy. ca OR www.ecodairy.ca

BARRAGE 8 March 15, 7 pm Abbotsford Arts Centre Calgary’s own International touring sensation With Calvin Dyck, the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra and The Langley Community School Cello Ensemble Tickets available at House of James - 604.852.3701 or King’s Music – 604.853.5996 SPRING BREAK CAMP: Art Camp: Modernism @ The Reach March 15, 16, 17, 18, 10:30am2:30pm Ages 6 – 12 - $140.00 Explore the art of Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and Emily Carr through art history, painting, sculpture and printmaking! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED www.thereach.ca/events-programs Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Business After Business March 17, 4:30pm – 6:00pm Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport www.abbotsfordchamber.com Canuck Place Spring Clothing Drive March 18, 8am – 6pm 32772 Marshall Road, Abbotsford Contact information Jeffrey Thiessen -778.880.4854 Creative Stitches And Crafting March 18 – 19 Fri. 9am – 6pm Sat. 9am – 5 pm Tradex Exhibition Centre Email For information – nori@ cannorthshows.com Fraser Valley Blues Society Nigel Mack Concert/Dance March 19, 7pm Eagles Hall, 33686 Essendene Tickets $20 Advance www.fraservalleyblues.com Tickets At Eagles Hall, A & d Music, Long & McQuade

SPRING BREAK CAMP Heritage Camp @ Trethewey House March 21, 10:30am-2:30pm Ages 6 – 12 - $35.00 Go to school in 1920 for a day! Camp takes place at Trethewey House.To Register, call 604.853.0313 or online at msamuseum.ca/category/events AYC Leadership Training March 21, 9:30am – 4:30pm Ag-Rec Building, Gate 2 32470 Haida Drive Teambuilding activities. $45 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com SPRING BREAK CAMP Art Camp: Surrealism @ The Reach March 22, 23, 24, 10:30am2:30pm Ages 6 – 12 - $105.00 Explore the art of Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, Giorgio De Chirico and Meret Oppenheim through art history, painting, sculpture and printmaking! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED www.thereach.ca/events-programs LORD OF THE DANCE – DANGEROUS GAMES Abbotsford Centre March 23, 7:30pm www.abbotsfordcentre.ca PALENSTINE FILM SCREENINGS AT UFV Abbotsford Campus “The Stones Cry Out: Story of Palestinian Christians” March 23, 5:30 pm (Room A252) Admission Free. Information – Phillip at 604.825.1737 Sherwood.p@gmail.com ABBOTSFORD TULIP FESTIVAL March 26 – May 1 36737 North Parallel Rd. Email for Details - info@ abbotsfordtulipfestival.ca Or Call 604.751.6389

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LEGENDS OF NASHVILLE March 26, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre www.abbotsfordcentre.ca EASTER BRUNCH March 27, 9am – 2pm Abbotsford Legion For More info – 604.853.1711 Email aabylegion15@shaw.ca Visit www.abbylegion.ca

APRIL VALLEY CONCERT SOCIETY Ensemble Vivant, Classical, Latin & Jazz April 1, 7:30pm Matsqui Auditorium www.valleyconcertsociety.com 604.289.3377 Fraser Valley Food Show April 1 -3 Fri. 12 – 6pm Sat. 10am – 6pm Sun. 11am – 5pm Tradex Exhibition Centre Showcasing the Magic of Food and Cooking. Information – www. fraservalleyfoodshow.com/ BLUE MAN GROUP April 4, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre www.abbotsfordcentre.ca THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE April 6, 7pm Abbotsford Centre www.abbotsfordcentre.ca ZZ TOP April 7, 7:30pm Abbotsford Centre www.abbotsfordcentre.ca Fraser Valley Blues Society Friday Night Jam Session April 8, 7:30pm Eagles Hall, 33686 Essendene Everyone Welcome – No Cover Cash Only www.fraservalleyblues.com

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88th Annual Bradner Flower Show April 8 & 9, 10am – 5pm daily Bradner Hall and School, 5305 Bradner Rd Gallery 7 Theatre Present THE SCHOOLHOUSE April 8 & 9, 7:30pm April 9 & 16, 2pm Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way. Tickets at House of James 604.852.3701/1.800.665.8828 Information – www.gallery7theatre.com JEFF DUNHAM: PERFECTLY UNBALANCED TOUR April 9, 5pm Abbotsford Centre www.abbotsfordcentre.ca VIMY RIDGE MEMORIAL SERVICE April 9, 6:45pm Abbotsford Legion For More Info – 604.853.1711 Email abbylegion15@shaw.ca Visit www.abbylegion.ca 12 Annual Arty Awards – A Tribute to the 80’s Abbotsford Arts Council April 9. Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Email info@ abbotsfordartscouncil.ca Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols “Certiﬁed Country Tour” April 14, 7pm Abbotsford Centre www.abbotsfordcentre.ca B.C. Skills Competition Tradex Exhibition Centre FREE ADMISSION Email For Information – bc@ skillscanada.com Or Call 604.432.4229 B.C. Classic & Custom Car April 15 – 17 Fri. 5pm – 10pm Sat. 10am - 10pm Sun. 10am – 5pm Tradex Exhibition Centre Call 604-539.7223 or email for information - customcarshow@ shaw.ca

Spring Market At Ramada April 16, 10am – 4pm April 17, 11am – 3pm Ramada Plaza More than 70 Artisans Email For Information cc.crafts@ shaw.ca Or Call 604.785.0358 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Healthcare in Abbotsford: It’s our Business April 20, 11:30am – 1:30pm Sandman Hotel & Suites www.abbotsfordchamber.com

AYC Babysitter Training (11 – 15yrs) April 29, 9am – 4:30pm Ag-Rec Building Gate 2 32470 Haida Drive $50 Includes Handbook & Certiﬁcate Free Drop In. 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com

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Abbotsford Learning Plus Program Every Tuesday & Thursday, till April 19, 10am - 12pm Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road www.learningplus.ca, abbylearnplus@gmail.com, 778808-7377

Volleyball BC 13/14 Valley Championships April 22 -24, Fri. 11am / Sat. 7am / Sun. 8am Tradex Contact agoodmurphy@ volleyballbc.ca

Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase April 27, 3pm – 7pm Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre www.abbotsfordchamber.com

Connect Now Business Network Events 2nd Tuesday of Each Month Connect Now Abbotsford Lunch & Learn Inspired Inﬂuencer Speaker Series 2nd Tuesday Of Each Month Connect Now Coffee Meeting at Sumas Mt. Café

STARPOWER TALENT April 22 – 24 Abbotsford Arts Centre Free Admission

Abbotsford School District Presents NIGHTS OF MUSIC April 25 – Mowatt Secondary, Bateman Secondary, Clayburn Middle School, Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School, Terry Fox Elementary & Clearbrook Elementary April 26 – ASSS, Yale Secondary, William A. Fraser Middle School, Mountain Elementary April 27 – Abbotsford traditional Secondary, Abbotsford Traditional Middle, Abby Middle School, Jackson Elementary, Dormick Park Elementary April 28 – ASIA Secondary, ASIA Middle School, ASIA North Poplar, Reimer Middle School, Bradner Elementary, Sandy Hill Elementary All Performances at 7pm Abbotsford Arts Centre

Sing-a-long Mondays, 1pm – 3pm ASAA 2361 Cyril St. abbysocialactivityassoc@gmail.com

Happy Free Kids Events Tuesdays, 10am – 11am Seven Oaks Shopping Centre Register at Customer Service – 604-853.1339 www.shopsevenokas.com/events

Recurring Events Flea Market Sundays, 6am – 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Grounds 32470 Haida Dr. www.abbotsfordﬂeamarket.com

Square Dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30am – 10:30am ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave Email – abbysocialactivityassoc@ gmail.com

Suburban Swing Sundays, 8:30am – 11pm ASAA Hall, 33889 Essendene Ave www.suburbanswing.com

Senior’s Exercise Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30am -10:30am ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave Email – abbysocialactivityassoc@ gmail.com

The Abbotsford Legion hosts Weekly Breakfasts Sundays, 8:30am – 11:30am Abbotsford Legion, 2513 West Railway Ave. www.abbylegion.ca

Carpet Bowling Tuesdays and Thursdays Garden Park Tower – 2825 Clearbrook Rd More Info Call 604.853.5532

Line Dancing Mondays, 9am – 11:30am ASAA 33889 Essendene Ave abbysocialactivityassoc@gmail. com

Partner Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays, 1pm – 4pm ASAA, 2361 Cyril St. Email – abbysocialassoc@gmail. com

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FOLLOW OUR EVENTS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER F - WHATSONABBOTSFORD T - @WHATSONABBY Submit events for FREE to whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com All events submitted that are in Abbotsford and open to the public will be included in the events calendar, at www.whatsonabbotsford.ca, on facebook and twitter. Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7pm – 10pm ASAA, 33889 Essendene Ave Email – abbysocialactivityassoc@ gmail.com 3rd Wednesday of Each Month Monthly Low Cost Workshop (Regular $249 But $40 for Members & $50 for Non-Members) The Reach presents C3 Culture, Coffee & Cookies Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:30am The Reach Gallery Museum Enjoy weekly stimulating one – hour cultural presentation in a relaxed, social setting. Register: 604-864-8087 Ext. 0 Information www.thereach.ca

4th Thursday of Each Month Women Now! Connect Now’s Women’s Business Networking Evening To Register for All Connect Now events at www. connectnownetwork.com Or Call 778.823.2421 Fraser Valley Needlearts Guild Evening Meeting Thursdays, 6:30pm – 9:30pm Upstairs room At Save On Foods #101 – 1888 North Parallel Rd. Information at fvgbc@gmail.com

Kept in Stiches Saturdays, 1pm – 3pm Abbotsford Community Library 33355 Bevan Ave www.fvrl.bc.ca Meat Draw Every Saturday, 2pm – 5pm Abbotsford Legion For more Info – 604-853-1711 Email – abbylegion15@shaw.ca www.abbylegion.ca System Sessions Saturdays, Doors 9pm – 1am Foundation Bar in Abbotsford Powered by Emengy Nights feature local and International DJs. More info at www.emengy.com

Adrift in the Same Pond – Edith Krause The Reach Gallery January 21 – April 10 A collection of human-sized woodcut portraits of swimmers and plankton, accompanied by a multi-media installation. Combined, the works underscore the interdependent relationship of all species. www.thereach.ca AYC Girls Nite Out (12 – 16yrs) April 11 – May 16, 7pm – 8:30pm Girls will try different fun Activities throughout Abbotsford. 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com

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StoryTime Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 11:30 pm Abbotsford Community Library 33355 Bevan Ave www.fvrl.bc.ca Woodcarvers Central Fraser Valley Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 9pm Yale Secondary School, Woodworking Room Anyone interested in woodcarving – beginners welcome Contact Dave – cfvwoodcarvers@ gmail.com AYC Guys Nite Every Wednesday, 7pm – 8:30pm Apr. 13 – June 1 Getting Active with various fun activities. Financial Assistance is available More Info – www.abbyyouth.com

AYC Floor Hockey Night Thursdays, 7pm – 8:30pm March 14 – June 9 Ag-Rec Building Gate 2, 32470 Haida Drive 604.854.8785 www.abbyyouth.com Karaoke Every Friday, 7:30pm – 11:30pm Abbotsford Legion More Info – 604.853.1711 Or Visit www.abbylegion.ca Fish and Chips 1st Friday of the month, 5pm – 7pm Abbotsford Legion More Info – 604.853.1711 www.abbylegion15@shaw.ca The Abbotsford Flying Club Meets 2nd Saturdays of each month 7:30am – 4:30pm Abbotsford Flying Club 30540 Approach Drive Contact Steve Head – 604.703.0360

Hidden Harmonies – Ross Bollerup The Reach Gallery January 21 – March 6 A recent body of work derived from the artist’s observations of the humble and multitudinous lifeforms that exist in the cracks and crevices of our lives. The artist’s process reﬂects the complicated, and often unnoticed, compositions that surround us every day. www.thereach.ca Shoalwan - Lyndal Osborne January 21 – April 10 Artist Talk January 22 at 7pm. The Reach Gallery - A large-scale installation comprised of 7,500 glass jars punctuated by elliptical islands made from organic materials collected by the artist on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton and the Shoalhaven River, NSW, Australia. Artist Talk January 22 at 7pm. www.thereach.ca

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AYC Youth Nite Out (12 – 16 yrs) April 12 – May 31 Guys and girls will join together to participate in activities Such as bowling, rock climbing and more Activities are held throughout Abbotsford Financial Assistance is available. For more info – www.abbyyouth. com

APR 8 & 9, 13 – 16, 2016 @ 7:30pm matinees APR 9 & 16, 2016 @ 2:00pm

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Martin’s Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown Mission’s retail, restaurant and business area. Our daytime service is warm and welcoming. As evening arrives, the lights dim, candles are lit and the music softens to provide a stylish dining atmosphere. At Martin’s we pride ourselves on using fresh local ingredients to craft our Menus. Our skilled Chefs combine their experience of 94 years to create Martin’s Downtown’s Classic Cuisine with time-honoured European tradition. Kerry and Laurel Martin and their staff invite you to relax and enjoy your time with friends and family while experiencing Classic Cuisine!

Martin’s Downtown • 604-820-0789 • 33157 1st Avenue, Mission • www.martinsdowntown.ca Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sunday - Thursday 9am-9pm Friday and Saturday 9am-10pm • Weekend Brunch Features • Fully Licensed • Perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries and other Celebrations - Group Bookings are Available for up to 40 in our Main Dining Room and 20 in our private Long Table Room.

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BARRAGE On March 15th, international ﬁddle sensation Barrage 8 will present a show at the Abbotsford Arts Centre along with Calvin Dyck, the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, and the Langley Cello Ensemble. Barrage 8 is the latest project from John Crozman, Dean Marshall and Tony Moore, the original creators of the hit show Barrage. Utilizing the same energy, panache and innovative stage performance that Barrage was known for, Barrage 8 features all the instruments in the modern string family. The “8” in the name represents a re-imagining of the string octet: 5 violins, viola, cello and double bass. This instrumentation drives a rich and powerful sonic palette that further explores the musical diversity in the Barrage 8 compositions and arrangements. The concert combines up-beat music with choreography, great lighting effects, video and visual backdrops. The members of Barrage 8 are auditioned, top-notch talent from all over North America. Currently on tour in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, Barrage 8 is doing two stops in Canada on their world tour. Barrage has entertained millions of people around the globe through international festivals, concert performances, special events and TV appearances. Their performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music combines layered vocal arrangements and pulsating 12

beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away. Tickets are available at King’s Music or House of James. For more information see www.Barrage8.com

Calgary’s own international touring sensation with Calvin Dyck, the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra & Langley Community Music School Cello Ensemble

ABBOTSFORD ARTS CENTRE $25 Adults | $23 Seniors | $12 Students (plus tax and fee) King’s Music (604-853-5996) or House of James

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Legion Beneﬁt Dinner March 19th, 4pm - 8pm Easter Brunch March 27th, 9am - 2pm Vimy Ridge Memorial Service April 9th, 6:45pm

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CIVL Calls for Submissions to Fraser Valley Music Awards CIVL-FM’s ﬁrst-ever Fraser Valley Music In the past two years, CIVL Radio has organized Awards are now calling for submissions from Fraser Valley musicians. The submission period opened February 1 and runs until March 31. Artists of all genres and ages are encouraged to submit their music to the FVMA Jury by completing the Submission Form at civl.ca/ fvma. Winners will be announced at the Fraser Valley Music Awards gala in July. Winners (and in some cases, Nominees) will receive a wide variety of free products and services, including recording studio time, feature media coverage, placement in summer music festivals, consultations with music industry experts, live show recordings, and of course the awards themselves. Events leading up to the main event will include a Battle of the Bands, music industry education workshops, in addition to the launch of a compilation album of Fraser Valley music. “In addition to superstars like Hedley or Carly Rae and various Juno and Polaris Prize Nominees, a host of incredibly well-regarded Canadian musicians hail from the Valley,” explains CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy. “We want to both celebrate their work and help build the next generation of success stories by providing them with the tools to reach beyond the Valley.” 16

similar events, including a Battle of the Bands whose winners have gone on to the Peak Performance Project (Derrival) and The Fox Seeds competition (John Welsh). Western Jaguar won the 2015 Battle. The opportunity to produce this event arose due to a $50,000 grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada successfully landed by Abbotsford’s 101.7 CIVL Radio in the summer of 2015. CRFC is a non-government organization that re-distributes CCD and other commercial broadcast contributions to community and campus radio stations across Canada. Visit their website at communityradiofund.org. “We’d like our Jury to be able to review rock, folk, blues, jazz, country, pop, punk, metal, classical – a healthy cross-section of the whole Fraser Valley music scene,” says FVMA Coordinator James Kasper. “If you’re in the Fraser Valley and you write, record, perform, or produce music, we want to hear your work.” For more information on the event, submissions, sponsoring, volunteering, or becoming an ofﬁcial Juror, email James at

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^ŝŶĐĞ ϭϵϵϰ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂŶĚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ &ŝŌ ĞĞŶƚŚ &ŝĞůĚ ZĞŐŝŵĞŶƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůǇ ŵŝůŝƟ Ă ďĂŶĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂŝŶůĂŶĚ ŽĨ ƌŝƟ ƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ ĂŶĚ͕ ĂƐ ƐƵĐŚ͕ ŝƚƐ ĚƵƟ ĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ĞǆƉĂŶĚĞĚ ŐƌĞĂƚůǇ ƚŽ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ŵƵƐŝĐĂů ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ Ăůů ŵŝůŝƟ Ă ƵŶŝƚƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝŶĐĞ͘ EŽǁ͕ ŝƚ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƵŶƵƐƵĂů ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ƚŚĞ ďĂŶĚ ŽŶ ƉĂƌĂĚĞ ŝŶ <ĞůŽǁŶĂ Žƌ <ĂŵůŽŽƉƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƚĞƌŝŽƌ Žƌ ĂƐ ĨĂƌ ĞĂƐƚ ĂƐ ĂƐƚůĞŐĂƌ Žƌ dƌĂŝů ŝŶ ƚŚĞ <ŽŽƚĞŶĂǇ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝŶĐĞ͘ /Ŷ ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ǇĞĂƌƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ďĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĐŽŵĞ Ă ǀŝƚĂů ƚŽŽů ĨŽƌ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƌĞůĂƟ ŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƌŵǇ͘ /Ŷ ŝƚƐ ĐĂƉĂĐŝƚǇ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ͞ ƌŝŐĂĚĞ ĂŶĚ͕͟ ƚŚĞ ŐƌŽƵƉ ƐĞƌǀĞƐ ĂƐ ŵƵƐŝĐĂů ĂŵďĂƐƐĂĚŽƌ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĂŶĂĚŝĂŶ &ŽƌĐĞƐ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ ĐŽŶĐĞƌƚƐ͕ ŵĂƌĐŚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƉĂƌĂĚĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ Ăƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟ ŽŶƐ ĞǀĞƌǇǁŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ƌŝƟ ƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ ĂŶĚ ĂƐ ĨĂƌ ĂǁĂǇ ĂƐ YƵĠďĞĐ ŝƚǇ͕ ĂůŝĨŽƌŶŝĂ͕ ,ŽůůĂŶĚ ĂŶĚ ,ŽŶŐ <ŽŶŐ͘ ĂƉƚĂŝŶ :ĂŵĞƐ ;:ŝŵͿ dĞŵƉĞƐƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ ŽĨ DƵƐŝĐ ƐŝŶĐĞ ϮϬϬϰ͘

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THE 8th ANNUAL

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LIVE ON THE CELEBRITY COOKING STAGE:

FEATURING… FEATURING

Bob Blumer

Food Network’s Surreal Gourmet & Host of Glutton for Punishment

PLUS… with Dr. Theresa h Nicassio

(“The Inclusive Chef”) a registered psychologist and author of YUM, a book that promotes “inclusive cooking” and is ﬁlled with delicious recipes that are all free of gluten, sugar, dairy, eggs, potatoes, and all animal products.

NEW THIS YEAR…

The Edible Garden created by 99 Nursery and Florist

Featuring an array of edible options including ready to eat salad bowls, herbs, vegetable seedlings and more. Experts will be on hand to help you with ideas for small container gardening or a large format vegetable and fruit garden. U b gardening Urban d i techniques, t hi demos d andd lectures l t by b expertst

The Spring Craft Market

Beekeepipngg information and more

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Whats On! • www.whatsonabbotsford.ca

Celebrate local artists and arts advocates

in true 80's fashion at the 12th Annual Arty Awards on April 9, 2016.

The Arty Awards is an initiative to the Abbotsford Arts Council to honour individuals of all ages who have achieved excellence in their art as well as arts advocates who have contributed signiďŹ cantly to the Abbotsford Arts Scene. The event is going into its 12th year with a tribute to the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Think leg warmers, neons, jumpsuits, stonewashed denim and mullets!

6:30pm Reception 7:30pm Awards Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford Tickets available www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org or at the Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware Street

To advertise call 604-832-3130 or e-mail whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com

What’s On! in the Community Take a photo holding What’s On! Magazine and send it to us at whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com

Take a photo of you and your crew holding What’s On! Magazine and send it to us at whatsonmission@live.ca or whatsonabbotsford@gmail.com. All photos received will appear on our websites and the best will appear in print!

Entire Family. One Visit.