A18 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 THE TIMES
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Guitar festival Feb. 16 The Fraser Valley Acoustic Guitar Festival is coming to Langley Feb. 16. The 16th annual concert will take place at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Langley campus auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Don Ross, the only twotime winner of the U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, will headline the evening with special guests Victor Kolstee (flamenco guitarist) and Paul Pigat (rockabilly guitarist). This is a great chance to hear world-class artists in your own backyard without the big city ticket prices. Tickets are $20/advance ($30 at the door) for adults and $15/advance ($25 at the door) for students and seniors. For tickets visit
Kwantlen.ca/guitar. KPU is located at 20901 Langley Bypass at Glover Road.
Arty Awards coming Arty Awards nominations will close on March 1. Nomination forms and information can be found at www. abbotsfordartscouncil.org. The ninth annual Arty Awards will take place on Apr il 12 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford. There will also be a catered reception, entertainment and silent auction.
Art needed for boutique The Abbotsford Arts Council is calling for visual artists
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living in the Fraser Valley to submit artwork to be featured in the Kariton Art Gallery Boutique Gift Shop. The boutique showcases original, handcrafted artwork of local artists in multimedia, such as jewelry, pottery, sculpture, woodwork, fibrewearable items, paintings, photography and more. Accepted artists will be featured in the Kariton boutique until the summer of 2013. Submissions will be accepted in person from Feb. 13 – 17 at the Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. Get applications at the gallery or at www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org. All submissions will be juried. Call 604-852-9358, e-mail abbotsfordartscouncil@ gmail.com or visit www. abbotsfordartscouncil.org.
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Open mic at City Blends
Feb. 15, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. there is an open mic at City Blends Coffee and Tea House, 109 - 32423 Lougheed Highway, Mission. This week will feature Jeff Lord and Jonah Weisner. Open mic will run every Friday night. Come and sing, play an instrument or just listen to local talent. Call 604-820-4966 for more.
Murder Mystery
Feb. 16, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and Actors Unlimited present The Lust Boat murder mystery. All proceeds go to charity. The roast beef dinner is at 6 p.m. and entertainment starts at 8 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $30. Call 604-859-5405 for more.
ASA Friday socials
Abbotsford Community Services Society 103 – 33255 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. 604.859.4500 www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com garrison.duke@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
Feb. 15, Sweetwater is the live entertainment at the Abbotsford Social Activities Association’s weekly dance from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $6/ members and $7/non-members. On Feb. 22, Johnny Hsu performs. Call Jodie at 604-8502465 for more information.
Guitar guru at the Dewdney
Feb. 17, guitar virtuoso Russell Marsland performs at the ‘church of the blues’ starting at 4 p.m. at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd. South, Dewdney (5 min. east of Mission). Tickets are $10. Call 604-826-4762. Sharon Young Band performs Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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