The Abbotsford Arts Council is presenting a new showing at Kariton Gallery (2387 Ware St.) featuring Sheldon Grimshaw and Kathie Selinger.
The pair of local artists fill their pieces with layers and textures using oil and acrylic-based paints.
Starting today, the exhibition is open to the public and a special artists’ open house will take place on Feb. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Both artists will be on hand to greet the public and answer questions regarding their work.
ACTORS WANTED
The University of The Fraser Valley Theatre Department will hold open auditions for the 16th annual Directors’ Theatre Festival on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus.
Local community performers, both male and female and between the ages of 18 and 70, are invited to attend.
The Directors’ Theatre Festival is a five-day, fringe-style, event showcasing some of the best young theatre talent in B.C. It will feature directors, performers and writers from UFV and other university and college theatre programs.
The Festival takes place April 27 to May 1 in the UFV Chilliwack theatre complex.
For more information call 604-795-2814 or e-mail theatre@ufv.ca.
TRAILER PARK BOYS
The Trailer Park Boys bring their Drunk, High and Unemployed tour to the Clarke Theatre in Mission on May 26.
Bubbles tries to create a new career for himself in the movie industry, Julian puts his latest money making scams into action and Ricky has an idea that can change the world.
Advance tickets are $45 and go on sale Feb. 4 at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 604-280-4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
TRIO TO PERFORM
The Valley Concert Society is presenting Colin Fox (narrator), Susan Gilmour Bailey (soprano), and Michael Kim (piano) in a musical performance taking place Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. Tickets for the show are $25 and are available at the door. Phone 604-859-5192 for info.
