MUSIC

Los Amigos

Los Amigos performs Sept. 4 at the Clayburn Gourmet Gallery, Abbotsford, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of the Envision Coffee House Concert Series. Next show is Victoria Duffield on Sept. 11 at Chapleo's Coffee Bistro in Abbotsford.

Dewdney nights

Casey Jones plays tonight at the Dewdney Pub from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Roger Potter hosts an acoustic open mic stage for amateur musicians on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., plus there is Sunday jam at 3:30 p.m. The pub is at 8793 River Rd. South, Mission. Call 604-826-4762.

Johnny Winter at Clarke

Blues legend Johnny Winter performs Sept. 15 with special guest blues guitarist David Gogo at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets are $45.50 at Ticketmaster outlets.

Gord Downie & friends

On Sept. 25, Tragically Hip's famous front man Gord Downie and The Country Of Miracles will be in concert at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets are $35, at Ticketmaster.

Carolyn Dawn Johnson

Carolyn Dawn Johnson sings Oct. 2 at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets are $30-plus at Ticketmaster outlets.

Colin James & friends

Colin James and special guest Chris Cadell, Oct. 19 at the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. Tickets $40-plus at Ticketmaster outlets.

ARTS & CULTURE

Celebrate artists

The works of Emily Isaacson are on at the Mission Art Gallery, at 33529 First Ave., Mission. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 604-826-0029.

Falling into art classes

The Mission Arts Council offers after-school art classes for kids, teens and adults this fall, including clay work, soapstone carving, acrylic painting, wire art and more. Call 604-826-0029 or see the schedule at www.missionartscouncil.ca.

Challenging Traditions

A first-class show of First Nations north coast artists is free and open till Oct. 3. See also Abbotsford Collects, art by Kurelek, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Shadbolt, Warhol, Kenojouac, Ted Harrison, at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. See thereach.ca or call 604-864-8087.

Wanted: art

Mission Arts Council seeks 2D and 3D art pieces for its fall silent auction, from Oct. 12 to Oct. 30. All donated art receives a tax receipt for the retail price. Contact Nancy Arcand at 604-826-0029 or macart@shaw.ca for details. Funds go to the Children's Festival, the Arts Alive Studio Tour and more.

Arts still wanted

The Abbotsford Arts Council extends its deadline for art submissions for the 2011 season Sept. 30 from Fraser Valley artists in all mediums. For details contact Meaghan Van Dyk at 604-852-9358 or abbotsfordartscouncil@telus.net.

Gallery 7 season

Season passes for Gallery 7 Theatre are available at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, or online. The season includes The Panic Squad comedy improve on Sept. 24, workshops, Peter Pan, Tuesdays with Morrie and much more. See details at www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940.

SOCIAL DANCES

Friday night seniors

The social returns tonight with Sentimental Journey at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall (33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $5.50 for members and $6 for non-members.

Swing dance

Enjoy swing dance and lessons Sundays in the ASA ballroom [33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford] from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call 604-308-3662 or visit www.suburbanswing.com.