Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Thursday, and online every Friday. For more information, or to submit your event, email it to Jenna Hauck at photo@theprogress.com (please include a contact name and number), or call 604-702-5576.
Now – The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is in need of volunteers to help out with current and future art classes being offered at the Cultural Centre. For more info, call 604-391-SHOW (7469).
Now to May 31 – The Chilliwack Museum Chambers Gallery is calling artists for its 2014 Call for Entry. Solo, partnered or grouped exhibitions are welcome to apply. The deadline is May 31, 2013. Please submit 5” x 7” photos, or DVD, or memory stick (PowerPoint or Word doc.) in any medium, a biography, an artist statement, 20/30 examples required. How to Enter: pick up an application form at the Chilliwack Museum (45820 Spadina Ave.), or download the application form found on the Chilliwack Museum website at www.chilliwackmuseum.ca.
April 2 to May 30 – Cornerstone Framing and Gallery (46085 First Ave.) is having a spring-themed art exhibition, In Bloom, featuring the floral paintings of six artists in a variety of mediums. The show runs April 2 to May 30. 604-392-2273. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays.
April 20 to May 30 – Mother-daughter team, Shannon and Barbara Bettles, exhibit painting and quilting works at the Chilliwack Museum. www.chilliwackmuseum.ca. 604-795-5210.
April 25 to June 1 – The annual District 33 Art exhibit is on display at the Art Gallery in the Cultural Centre April 25 to June 1. The show features artwork by local high school students. Gallery hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., plus some evenings during shows in the theatre.
May 1 to Oct. 2 – The Eco Market runs every Wednesday evening (4 to 8 p.m.) at Sardis Park from now to Oct. 2. The market features local artists, live music, fresh food and more. The market’s juried artisans offer works in a variety of media including glass, textiles and fibre arts, wood, ceramics, jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, basketry, recycled and mixed media and metalwork. All work is handmade by the artist who is on site.
May 1 to 31 – Local photographer, Garth White, has an exhibit on display at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve (5200 Sumas Prairie Rd.) for the month of May. www.chilliwackblueheron.com. 604-823-6603
May 1 to June 2 – The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association presents Celebration of the Arts at the Royal Hotel (45886 Wellington Ave.). The lobby, café and homestead room will be transformed for the month of May with a free exhibit of original and creative paintings and art pieces in a variety of media. The exhibit is open Sundays to Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May 18/19 – The seventh annual Harrison Art Show is Saturday and Sunday at Harrison Memorial Hall (290 Esplanade Ave.). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and features 25 artists whose works vary from acrylics, oils, watercolours, pastels, photography, jewelry and more. Chilliwack painter and author, Max Newhouse, will be present on Saturday. The event is free. Donations are welcome. 1-604-796-8665.
May 20 – Kids, bring your teddy bear to the Victoria Day Teddy Bear Picnic at Kilby Historic Site. There will also be music, crafts, a picnic, and dress up with items from the Tickle Trunk. More info: 604-796-9576, events@kilby.ca, www.kilby.ca.
May 22-26 – Theatre Junkies Anonymous Fine Arts presents Treasure Island at the UFV theatre (45635 Yale Rd.). Show times are May 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. and May 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets $16/adults, $14 child/student. Tickets available at the Cultural Centre or by calling 604-391-SHOW (7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
May 23 – CSS Has Talent is back. Chilliwack secondary’s annual talent show starts at 7 p.m. in the school gym, and performances range from singing to dancing to rapping. Admission by donation, and all proceeds go toward the Salvation Army. Concession proceeds go toward the Wanted Children Foundation. Also, bring your pennies to donate to the We Create Change campaign.
