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February 6, 2010
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Your guide to what’s on in Surrey, White Rock and North Delta. Email event listings to edit@thenownewspaper.com or fax 604-572-6489.
Surrey Now
Published: Friday, February 05, 2010
CONCERTS
- Surrey Symphony Society’s Chamber Music Program will be putting on a special performance on Friday, Feb. 5 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church (2350 148th St., Surrey), 7:30 p.m. start. Performances from string, woodwind and brass trios, quartets and quintets. Tickets available at the door; $15 for adults, $8 for students and $35 for a family ticket (parents and siblings). For more information, call 604-572-9225.
- Envision Jazz Festival: Students perform in annual event from Feb. 4-6 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Tickets for adults are $15, or three-day pass for $30. Info: 604-507-6355.
The Canadian Tenors: Acclaimed pop-opera quartet returns Monday, Feb. 8, Surrey Arts Centre. Tickets range from $42 to $45, 604-501-5566.
- White Rock Chamber Music program for Saturday, Feb. 13 at Pacific Carlton, 15366 17th Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Featured musicians will be pianist Roger Wecker, soprano Hannah Vaartnou, flute player Kyaelim Kwon, baritone Colin Mason and piano duo Minhoo Kim and Taehyo Kim. Everyone welcome. Suggested donation: $5.
- Randy “Elvis” Friskie and Cassandra Friskie perform to raise funds for disaster relief in Haiti, concerts Feb. 13-14 at Karen Rimmer Auditorium at Evergreen Hamlet, 8382 156th St., Surrey. Tickets $25, 604-854-8284.
- Vienna Choir Boys: Acclaimed vocal group in concert Friday, Feb. 26 at White Rock Baptist Church, 140th St. and 16th. Ave. Info: 604-535-6692, whiterockconcerts.com.
- White Rock Trad Jazz Society presents three-hour concert/dance events Sunday afternoons at Crescent Beach Legion, 3-6 p.m. at 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Admission: $8/10. Call 604-591-7275 or 604-536-1567, online at whiterocktradjazz.com.
CLUBS/RESTAURANTS
- Amber Jack’s Tap House: Live music on Friday and Saturday nights in bar, plus rock-blues jams Tuesday nights hosted by the band Worms Hate Rain, also Thursday-night blues jam with Steve Kozak, at Compass Point hotel, 9850 King George Hwy. Info: 604-588-9511.
- Envy: nightclub (formerly known as Cheers) hosts DJs/live bands in North Delta, at 70th Ave. near Scott Road. 604-596-5967.
- Dublin Crossing Irish pub: hosts live music six nights a week (dark Mondays), at 18789 Fraser Hwy., Surrey. 604-575-5470.
- Sandpiper Pub: Live music on select nights at 15595 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-531-7625, sandpiperpub.net. Thursdays feat. Glen Pearson and Friend’s “Rockin’ the Blues” jam nights; Fridays-Saturdays feat. karaoke with Darren Lotecki.
- Slainte by the Pier: Irish restaurant/bar hosts live music Thurs.-Sun. nights, at 15057 Marine Drive (West Beach), White Rock, also Traditional Irish Folk Session Sundays at 2 p.m. 778-294-0066.
THEATRE/STAGE
- The Orphan Train: Aurand Harris script about nine orphans on a train from New York to the midwestern states, produced by Young Peoples Theatre Company of Surrey, Feb. 5-7 at Surrey Arts Centre. 604-501-5566.
- Bedtime Stories: Norm Foster’s comedic tale involves a series of scenes, each set in a different bedroom, Feb. 10-27 at Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock. Staged by White Rock Players Club. Info: wrpctix@uniserve.com, 604-536-7535, www.whiterockplayers.ca.
- Salt-Water Moon: Timeless love story unfolds on a moonlit porch in Coley’s Point, Newfoundland, in 1926, on stage March 2-13 at Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage. Tickets range from $21-36, 604-501-5566. Part of the Arts Club on Tour series of plays.
in Coley’s Point, Newfoundland, in 1926, on stage March 2-13 at Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage. Tickets range from $21-36, 604-501-5566. Part of the Arts Club on Tour series of plays.
COMEDY
- Carter’s Comedy at Kennedy’s:Cartie Hortie hosts comedy series at Kennedy’s Pub on Feb. 12, at 11906 88th Ave., North Delta. 9 p.m. show start. For details, visit turnermusic.com.
- Roman Danylo Live: Vancouver-based sketch-com and stand-up veteran appears on Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage Saturday, Feb. 6, tickets $20/25, 604-501-5566. Info: www.romandanylo.com.
MOVIE THEATRES
- Clova Cinema, 5732 176th Street, Cloverdale. 604-574-1114.
- Empire Studio 12 Guildford, 15051 101st Ave. 604-581-1716.
- Strawberry Hill Cineplex, 12161 72nd Ave., Surrey. 604-501-9400.
- Hollywood 3 Cinemas, 7125 138th St. (Newton Center, near 72nd Ave., Surrey). 604-592-4441.
- Caprice 4, 2381 King George Hwy., South Surrey. Show info line: 604-531-7456.
- Rialto Twin Criterion, 1732 Johnson Rd., White Rock. Info line: 604-541-9527.
OLYMPICS EVENTS
- Surrey’s 2010 Winter Olympics Celebration Site fills Holland Park with music, food and big-screen sports action for 13 days from Feb. 12-28, free admission. RCMP Musical Ride performances plus live music from 50-plus bands including Blue Rodeo, Randy Bachman, 54-40, Serena Ryder, Tokyo Police Club, Wintersleep, Hot Hot Heat, Jully Black, Corb Lund, Mother Mother, Marianas Trench, Sam Roberts Band, KS Makhan, Dan Mangan, Doc Walker, Alex Cuba and more, at King George Highway and Old Yale Road. www.surrey2010.com.
- Olympic Torch relay: Special event marks arrival of torch in Surrey, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 at Holland Park (Fraser Hwy./Old Yale Road) featuring 2010 Celebration Dance Team, Surrey Children’s Choir and entertainers from the Francophone Association of Surrey. Also: White Rock hosts a “Celebrate the Flame” event at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 at White Rock Museum.
- Community Celebration of the Flame: Community party in White Rock to celebrate the opening the Games, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at White Rock Community Centre, organized by the BIA. Info: www.tourismwhiterock.com.
VISUAL ART/GALLERIES
- Arts Council of Surrey member Courtney Simms host artist display reception, Fri, Feb. 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the office of Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar, Unit 101-8459 160th St. in Surrey. Chat with the artist and guests, enjoy refreshments and music and view this display of local art.
- South Surrey and White Rock Art Society will hold its next meeting on Feb. 8, starting at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Church Hall, 1480 George St., White Rock.
- Surrey Art Gallery: Quilt of Belonging (to April 4); Art By Surrey Secondary Students: Me and My World (to March 31); Ruth Scheuing: Silkroads (to April 4); Frank Shebegeget: Model Life (to April 4); REMIXX.sur.RE (continuing). Gallery located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave. near King George Hwy. Info: 604-501-5566, www.arts.surrey.ca.
- The Community Arts Council of White Rock & District’s Gallery: Featured for month of February is works by White Rock-based artist Jude Remedios. At Windsor Square, 1959 152nd St., #90, Surrey. 604-536-8333, www.whiterockartscouncil.com.
- Jenkins Showler Gallery: Toller Cranston: Fantasies on Canvas features works by former Canadian figure skating champ, on view to Feb. 21. Located at 1539 Johnston Rd., phone 604-535-7445, or go online, jenkinsshowlergallery.com.
- Surrey Artswest Society: Hosts how-to artist’s demonstrations every third Monday of month at 6:45 p.m. in Bear Creek Pavilion, Surrey. Call Kay, 604-543-7049. Next event Feb. 15 features South Surrey-based artist Robert Genn on the subject of “Working with Acrylics.” (www.robertgenn.com).
MUSEUMS
- Surrey Museum: In the Game exhibit celebrates the history of competitive winter sports, with a special look at Canada’s Olympic and Paralympics heroes and local sports clubs that support emerging athletes, on view from Feb. 9 to March 20. At 17710 56A Ave., Cloverdale. Info: www.heritage.surrey.ca, 604-592-6956.
FOOD/DRINKS
- Bite of the Rock restaurant festival runs until Feb. 9 in White Rock, with fixed-price menu at select eateries. More info online at www.tourismwhiterock.com.
- Annual pancake supper hosted by Crescent United Church on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., at 2756 127 St., Surrey. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, or $16 for family. Event sponsored by the Crescent UCW.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Royal Hudson in White Rock: Historic steam train rolls on Monday, Feb. 8 from Vancouver to White Rock, with a return trip the following day. Tickets for the Royal Hudson are $125 for a one-way trip, with return transportation by bus, or $250 for a round trip. For info, contact West Coast Rail Tours, 604-542-1011 or www.wcra.org.
GALAS
- “Carnaval” gala hosted by Peace Arch Community Services Society and Foundation, March 20 at Hazelmere Golf and Country Club, South Surrey. “Samba and Salsa in South Surrey,” with marketplace of live and silent auction items, sit-down dinner and dancing to the Ray Myers Band. Costume prizes. Info: pacsbc.org.
- Partners in Caring gala event with net proceeds to Peace Arch Hospital’s new maternity ward, Saturday, April 24 at Centennial Arena “ballroom and lounge,” 14600 North Bluff Road., White Rock. Part of the hospital’s Partners in Caring campaign. Info: 604-535-4520, or go online at www.peacearchhospital.com.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
- Dance Around the World: World percussionist and cross-cultural specialist Hari Pal returns with a flavourful fusion of dances, music and drums, Friday, Feb. 5 at Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage. Tickets $20/25, 604-501-5566.
LIBRARY EVENTS
- Peace Begins with Me with Ted Kuntz: Session with best-selling author, Monday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. at White Rock library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. 604-541-2201.
DANCES
- 45+ Singles Black and White theme dance, Saturday, Feb. 6 at Shannon Hall, corner of 60th Ave. and 176th St., Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Old-Time-Rock & Roll by Bobcats Band. Newcomers and couples welcome. Info: 604-535-1388, www.joysdanceclub.ca.
- 45+ Singles Valentine’s Day dinner and dance, Saturday, Feb. 13 at Star of the Sea hall, White Rock. Newcomers and couples welcome. Info: 604-535-1388, www.joysdanceclub.ca.
- O.I.S Rainbow Cultural Society-GLBTQ Community Valentine’s Dance, at Blue Corvette Lounge on Friday, Feb. 12, 10662 King George Hwy. Doors open at 8 p.m., admission is $10. 604-596-4005. Advance tickets can be bought by emailing oistickets@shaw.ca.
- Jump Joint Swing events (DJ swing dance) held Sundays from 7:15 to 11 p.m. at Jump Joint, #110 12332 Pattullo Place, Surrey. Special Valentine’s Day event held on Feb. 14. For info, call Marie, 604-536-0195 or visit www.jumpjointswing.com.
LECTURES/FORUMS
- Movie Night: Construction of the George Massey Tunnel: Have you ever wondered how the Massey Tunnel was built? Now you have an opportunity to find out. Delta Museum & Archives presents an additional viewing of the exhibit “Tunnel Vision – 50th Anniversary of the George Massey Tunnel” and showing of the home video of the tunnel’s construction recorded by George Massey. Event at North Delta Recreation Centre (11415 84th Ave.) on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. for this exclusive showing. Cost is $5 a person. Info: call 604-946-9322 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
- Philosopher’s Café: “What is common sense?” topic with guest Trevor Phillips, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at ABC restaurant, 2160 King George Hwy., Surrey. Recommended donation is $2 or more.
- SFU Philosophers’ Café: Topic of “What should be the purpose of higher education?” Feb. 10 at White Rock Central Library, 15342 Buena Vista Dr., 7 p.m. start. 778-782-5215.
EDUCATION
- Sunshine Hills Parent Participation Preschool open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6750 Carncross Crescent, North Delta. Open registration begins Feb. 13. Info: 604-596-2515, sunshine-hills.com.
HEALTH
- Heart & Stroke Foundation, Healthy Heart presentation, Saturday, Feb. 6 starting at 2 p.m., refreshments to follow. Event is at Pacifica Resort Retirement Living, 2525 King George Hwy., South Surrey. RSVP to 604-535-9194.
BOOKS/LITERATURE
- Book-signing event at Black Bond Books (#1-15562 24th Ave., Surrey) with local author Beth Rowles Scott and her book Pinch Me, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, with net proceeds of book sales to the African-Canadian Continuing Education Society. Info: 604-536-4444.
SALES/SWAPS
- Sweethearts’ Artisans and Crafts Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. on Sunday, Feb. 7 at Fraser Downs, 17755 60th Ave., Cloverdale. Call Surrey Arts Council for info, 604-585-2787.
FASHION
- Fleetwood Park Secondary School is putting on a fashion show to raise money for its dry grad, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the school.
