ARTS & CULTURE

COASTAL CITY BALLET

Vancouver's newest ballet company, Coastal City Ballet opens its inaugural season with Paquita and Mixed Repertoire, Nov. 18 at The ACT in Maple Ridge at 8 p.m., with an evening of classics and new works from Charlene Hart, Farley Johansson, and Li Yaming. Tickets are $32, $20 for students and seniors, at theactmapleridge.org.

PEACE CHOIR AT REACH

The 38-member Vancouver Peace Choir, conducted by Tim Courlis, performs at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford at 7 p.m. Nov. 19, also with a speaker from Israel. Tickets $20, $15 seniors, $10 students available at www.vancouverpeacechoir. ca and at thereach.ca, or call 604-864-8087.

GLORIOUS CHORALE

Abbotsford conductor David Rushton conducts the 55voice Gloria Dei Chorale in a concert titled Autumn Praise, a program of varied choral repertoire. Also featured is the 20-member Capilano Flute Choir. The concert is 2: 30 p.m. Nov. 20, Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Tickets at the door, $15 per ticket or $25 per family.

VESPERS AT EMMANUEL

A seasonal tradition, on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m., the 20-member Abendmusik Vesper Choir conducted by Timothy Courlis at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, 3386 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford. Donations go to Menno Simons Centre.

GALLERIES

SOMERS AT MAC

Mission Art Gallery presents Jessie Somers' water colours and other images at the MAC, 33529 1st Ave., Mission, until Nov. 19. For information call 604-826-0029, or see more at www.missionartscouncil.ca.

PUNJABI VISIONS AT REACH

The Reach Gallery and Museum presents the striking contemporary Punjabi Visions art exhibit until January in its Grand Hall. Also on display are Our Communities, Our Stories; and works by Randall Steeves and Patrick Wood. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Their number is 604-864-8087.

FIBRE ARTS ON DISPLAY

The Abbotsford Spinners and Weavers display their crafts at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford, until Nov. 23. Call 604-852-9358 for hours and details.

SCOTTISH BAZAAR

The Stave Falls Scottish Dancers hold their Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 19 at St. Andrew's United Church, Maple Ridge from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live dance, food, draws.

ART SHOW AT THE FORT

The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society and the Fraser Valley Potters Guild are at the Langley Centennial Museum in Fort Langley until Dec. 20, in a show called Earth Formed and Water Rendered. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons, at 9135 King St., Fort Langley. For more call Carol at 604-850-9694 or Anne at 604-855-5363.

THEATRE

ONTS AGM

Opening Nite Theatre holds its AGM and members night on Nov. 18, 7 p.m., followed by refreshments and a play reading, at 33135 North Railway Ave., Mission. Have your say, buy or renew a membership, and enjoy some entertainment.

STAR WARZ, ONTS-STYLE

Opening Nite Theatre presents Star Warz, The Panto, from Dec. 9 - Dec. 18 and Jan. 6 - 8. Join Han, Luke and Leia as they battle evil and sing silly songs at 33135 North Railway Ave., Mission. Tickets go on sale Nov. 18 at Murdoch's BookShoppe, First Ave., Mission.See openingnitetheatresociety.tripod.com.

THE OUTSIDERS BY GALLERY 7

This is the last weekend for Gallery 7 Theatre's The Outsiders, until Nov. 19 at 7: 30 p.m. nightly, in the MEI Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Evening tickets are $18, with discounts for seniors, students, groups and for matinées. Buy tickets at the House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, or call 604-852-3701. See www. gallery7theatre.com.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE

Pacific Theatre presents Christmas Presence, 8 p.m. Dec. 17, at Matsqui Auditorium. 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Tickets $22.96 (adult) senior, student and child rates also available. For more information, visit pacifictheatre.org

ACT THEATRE CHRISTMAS

Tickets are now on sale for the Abbotsford Children's Theatre presentation of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Performances are Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 are 1 p.m. at the Matsqui Centennial Theatre, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. It's fun-filled theatre for the entire family. Tickets are $12 advance at House of Fine Art, Tourism Abbotsford, United Optical and at the Parks, Recreation & Culture office at Abbotsford City Hall, or $14 at the door. See www.abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org

FIBRE ARTS ON DISPLAY

The Abbotsford Spinners and Weavers its newest exhibit at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford, until Nov. 23. Call 604-852-9358 for details.

Art show at the Fort The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society and the Fraser Valley Potters Guild are at the Langley Centennial Museum in Fort Langley until Dec. 20, in a show called Earth Formed and Water Rendered. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons, at 9135 King St., Fort Langley. For more call Carol at 604-850-9694 or Anne at 604-855-5363.

MUSIC

HOUSE OF JAMES

Steve Delamar Band perform at House of James Coffeehouse, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford on Nov 12 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission is by donation with more information at www.houseofjames.com.

GOURMET GALLERY

Deception plays blues Nov. 19 at the Gourmet Gallery, 3003033 Immel St., Abbotsford. Music starts at 8 p.m. Call 604504-0899 for details.

WHITE AT DEWDNEY

Harma White performs classic rock at the Dewdney Pub on Nov. 19, 8: 30 p.m., at 8793 River Road South. Drive five minutes east of Mission on the Lougheed Hwy., turn right on River Road. Call 6048264762.

DANCES

ASA DANCE

Sweetwater performs Nov. 18 at the Abbotsford Seniors Association 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. $6 for members and $6.50 for non-members. Christmas tickets for Dec. 9 dinner and dance $25, New Year tickets $25. Phone Jodie at 604-850-2465.

JIGGING LESSONS

The Fraser Valley Métis Association offers traditional jigging lessons Thursday nights, 6: 30 - 8 p.m., at the Aboriginal Education Centre, 3277 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford. To register call Lisa at 6044664916. Open to all First Nations youth aged 8 to 24.

COASTAL CITY BALLET

Vancouver's Coastal City Ballet opens their inaugural season with Paquita and Mixed Repertoire, Nov. 18 at The ACT in Maple Ridge at 8 p.m., with works from Charlene Hart, Farley Johansson, and Li Yaming. Tickets are $32, $20 for students and seniors, at theactmapleridge.org.

LATIN DANCE CLASSES

Get the Latin rhythm with dance classes in salsa, merengue, bachata and chacha-cha, at Aerial Dance Academy, 33779 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, on Wednesday nights. No partner required, open to all ages. Call 604-725-4654 or 2311. See www.HotSalsaDanceZone. com.

SCOTTISH DANCE BAZAAR

The Inverglen Scottish Dancers host their Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Garden Park Towers, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Dance performances at 11: 30 a.m., 12: 30 p.m. and 1: 30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas raffle, silent auction, crafts, baking and watch highland dance. Free admission.