MUSIC

JUBILEE CONCERTS

Jammin' in the Jubilee is on every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Jubilee Park in central Abbotsford. Enjoy a meal in the area and wander to the park to hear Back Door Slam (bluegrass)

Los Amigos (Latin world). Bring a blanket, meet your neighbours. Some vendors on site, donations are welcome. See the schedule at jaminjubilee.com, and leave your reviews.

GOURMET EVENINGS

Brent Ellis plays solo jazz guitar tonight (July 16) at the Clayburn Gallery Coffeehouse from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., and The Gourmet Gallery is at 300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford. Call 604-504-0899.

STEVE DELAMAR

The Steve Delamar Band of Chilliwack will perform at House of James Coffeehouse, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, Saturday (July 17). The high energy gospel blues band presents creative originals and standard blues favorites. Show starts at 8 p.m., admission is suggested donation of $7. See www.houseofjames.com or call 604-852-3701.

DEWDNEY PUB

The Dewdney Pub have live music weekends from 8:30 p.m. until midnight. The pub is looking for young bands and blues bands to feature. On Wednesday night, join Roger Potter for open mic sessions at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, it's a blues jam from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The pub is at 8793 River Rd. South, Mission. Call 604-826-4762.

BIG B SALOON

The Big B Saloon at the Bellevue has live music Friday and Saturday nights, $5 cover after 10 p.m. Kenny Buston Sundays at 7 p.m., no cover charge. The Big B is in the Bellevue Hotel, 32998 First Ave., Mission. Call 604-826-9814 for details.

SYMPHONIC WINDS CONCERT

On July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Bakerview MB Church will host the acclaimed Taipei National University of the Arts music school and the University of B.C. in a joint symphonic winds concert, with an 80-member orchestra. Admission is free. Bakerview MB Church is at 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, call 604-859-4611.

DUKE OF DUBLIN

The Duke of Dublin Olde Irish Pub offers live music, from Celtic to contemporary in the evenings from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Duke is at 33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.

MERV TREMBLAY

Jam with Merv Tremblay & the Silverados every Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Houston's, 21525 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge. Call 604-820-7666 for details.

MEATLOAF

By the dashboard lights - Meatloaf brings his Hang Cool Tour to the AESC in Abbotsford on Aug. 6. Get tickets at the AESC box office by phone at 1-866-977- 2372 or online at www.abbotsfordcentre.ca.

ROCKIN' ON THE RIVER

The Mission Raceway Park is the venue on Aug. 13 and 14 for this annual hoe-down of country music stars, including Crystal Shawanda, Aaron Pritchett, Ridley Bent and others. Look for details at rockinriver.com

JOHNNY WINTER AT CLARKE

All the way from Woodstock in 1969, blues legend Johnny Winter will perform Sept. 15 with special guest David Gogo at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets at Ticketmasters.

GORD DOWNIE AND FRIENDS

On Sept. 25, Tragically Hip's famous frontman Gord Downie and The Country Of Miracles will be in concert at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets for what should be an amazing night are $35, at Ticketmaster.

LOCAL ART

ARTS IN THE PARK

Every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. until the end of August, meet Mission artists at Envision Twilight Concerts in the gazebo at Fraser River Heritage Park.

DORIS IN MISSION

Paterson's Paintings, a show by well-loved Mission artist Doris Paters, is on at the Mission Art Gallery until July 24. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The MAG is at 33529 First Ave., Mission. For more information about this and classes, call 604-826-0029.

KARITON ART SHOW

The Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford, has a show by painters Stephen Chen and Barbara Skorupa in mixed media, watercolour and acrylic until Aug. 4. See more at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org, or call 604-852-9358.

ABBOTSFORD COLLECTS

See William Kurelek, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Jack Shadbolt, Andy Warhol, Kenojouac, Ted Harrison, Cape Dorset prints until Oct. 3, at The Reach, at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. See thereach.ca or call 604-864-8087.

WANTED: ART

The Mission Arts Council is calling for 2D and 3D art pieces for its October silent auction. Contact Nancy Arcand at 604-826-0029 or macart@shaw.ca for more information.

REACH ART CLASS

Storytelling, print making, acting and other arts classes for kids and youth are on at The Reach gallery in Abbotsford. Call 604-864-8087 or see thereach.ca. It's at at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford

GODIN GUITAR MASTER

Spend an evening with guitar maker Robert Godin, on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m., at 2630 Langdon St., Abbotsford, at Kings Music Limited and the Olivet Church. Tickets are $10 and include a $10 coupon for Godin products from King's Music.