MUSIC

TWILIGHT TONIGHT

Ed Peekekoot returns to the Envision Twilight Concert Series at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission tonight at 7 p.m., with his Cree humour and classical guitar. On Wednesday it's JC and the Sunshine Band. Admission is by donation. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, enjoy a meal and the arts in the gazebo. See heritagepark-mission.ca.

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, support vendors on site. See jaminjubilee.com, and leave your reviews.

STONED MOSES IN DP

The Dewdney Pub presents young Mission band, Stoned Moses, tonight at 8:30 p.m. until midnight. Saturday night the band is Loose Ends. On Wednesday night, join Roger Potter for open mic at 8 p.m. 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.

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 free joint symphonic winds concert, with an 80-member orchestra, with conductors Martin Berinbaum and Wang Chan, and violin soloist Shien-Ta Su. Bakerview MB Church is at 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, call 604-859-4611.

LOCAL ART

PINE NEEDLE WEAVING

Teresa Walker leads a pine needle basket making class at the Mission Art Centre on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., cost is $60. Make a basket to take home, supplies included. Register at 604-826-0029.

Also, register now for kids summer classes. MAC is at 33529 First Ave., Mission.

ARTS IN THE PARK

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

DORIS IN MISSION

Paterson's Paintings, by well-loved Mission arts Doris Paterson 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. Call 604-826-0029 for details.

Kariton art show

The Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford, presents a show by painters Stephen Chen and Barbara Skorupa. Works include pastels, mixed media, watercolour and acrylic, on until August 4. See www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org, or calling 604-852-9358.

ART, STUDIOS WANTED

The Abbotsford Arts Council and Kariton Art Gallery invite local artists to submit work for the 2010 studio tour in August. Kariton Gallery will be exhibiting work from Abbotsford artists alone, and are looking for a variety of art forms. Call 604-852-9358 or email abbotsfordartscouncil@telus.net

ART CLASSES AT REACH

Storytelling, print making acting and other arts are some of the classes for kids and youth at The Reach, led by local and award-winning performers and artists. Call The Reach at 604-864-8087 and see the classes at thereach.ca, or come by the gallery at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, next to City Hall.

WANTED: ART

The Mission Arts Council is calling for 2D and 3D art pieces for its October silent auction. All donated art would receive a tax receipt for the retail price of their work. Contact Nancy Arcand at 604-826-0029 or macart@shaw.ca for more information. Funds will go to several projects like the Children's Festival, the Arts Alive Studio Tour and more.

MORE ART WANTED

The Abbotsford Arts Council and Kariton Art Gallery invite local artists to submit work for the 2010 studio tour in August. Kariton Gallery will be exhibiting work from Abbotsford artists alone, and are looking for a variety of art forms. Call 604-852-9358 or email abbotsfordartscouncil@telus.net

THEATRE

SPECIAL EVENTS

Storytelling, print making, acting and other arts are some of the inspiring classes for kids and youth at The Reach gallery in Abbotsford. Sessions are led by local and award-winning performers and artists. Call The Reach at 604-864-8087 and see the classes at thereach.ca, or come by the gallery at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, next to City Hall.

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. For more, call Kings Music at 604-853-5996.

SUMMER MAGIC

Magician Steve Dickson and 20 young magicians bring magic to your table at Boston Pizza at The Junction in Mission on Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., throughout the summer. It's a different line-up each week.

STUDIO TOUR

Abbotsford artists open their studios on Aug. 21, with a wine and cheese reception Aug. 20 at The Reach gallery. Get passports there or at the Abbotsford Arts Council Kariton Gallery, at 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. See thereach.ca for more.

SOCIAL DANCES

SWING DANCE

The Abbotsford Seniors Association has swing dance and lessons Sundays in the ASA ballroom [33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford] from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and drop-in lessons from 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. There is also free dancing Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gazebo at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St., Mission. Call 604-308-3662 or go to www.suburbanswing.com for all the swinging spots.

PHOENIX SWING

Get happy, get swinging at the Phoenix Lounge with swing lessons and dancing every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at 33780 King Rd., Abbotsford. Flat rate of $5. Call 604-859-2220 for details.