A24 Abbotsford News Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Gallery 7 Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest from March 15-17 and 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. with a discount matinee at 2 p.m. on the March 17. All performances are at MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Rd. Oscar Wilde’s most famous comedy is a romp featuring an absurd case of mistaken identity, exploring matters of love, marriage and social status. Tickets are available at House of James (2743 Emerson St.) or by phone at 604-8523701.
Fest of Fools comes to Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way), starting at 7 p.m. The variety/comedy extravaganza features stand-up and improv comedian Cliff Prang (formerly of the Vancouver Theatre Sports League and Panic Squad Improv), as well as local music, dance and novelty acts. Included are an interview and song by Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman, and So You Think You Can Dance Canada finalist Charlene Hart. Tickets are $25 and are available at festoffools.eventbrite.ca
March 18 BC Supermoto racing comes to Tradex in Abbotsford from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking and admission are free to spectators. BC Supermoto is a nonprofit society promoting safe and fun supermoto racing. Courses usually consist of 70 per cent pavement and 30 per cent dirt with jumps and berms. For more information, visit rpmsupermoto.com.
March 31 The Abbotsford Skating Club presents Icing the Red Carpet at the MSA Arena (2323 Emerson St.) at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Enjoy figure skating solo, group and ice dance performances to popular Oscar-
nominated and -winning movie songs. Tickets are $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. Kids three and under are free. Tickets are available at the Abbotsford Visitor Centre (corner of Sumas Way and DeLair Road) or via email at iceshowtickets@shaw.ca
April 7 The Trans Siberian Orchestra performs at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC). Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8. The orchestra and its brand of “rock theatre” stops in Abbotsford as part of its three-month spring tour, performing “Beethoven’s Last Night” for one final tour before focusing on its new album and new concert spectacular. Tickets are available at the AESC box office, online at abbotsfordcentre.car or by phone at 1-866-977-2372.
Jeff Dunham performs at AESC on March 23.
March 23 Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham comes to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) with his Controlled Chaos tour. Meet two new characters: Achmed Junior, the not-as-equally skeletal son of Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Little Jeff, a mini version of Dunham himself. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8. Tickets are available at the AESC box office, online at abbotsfordcentre.car or by phone at 1-866-977-2372.
Living Well continued from previous page stunning crafts can revamp what you already own, or create something unique for just the cost of materials. If you prefer reading hard-copy, check the local library. Often, the magazines and books you’d scour for ideas are already there for free. Designer clothes and trendy shopping is also more accessible than you’d think. Hitting the vintage stores might be an afternoon’s work, but you could walk away with a mint condition runway label or something exactly like you saw in a magazine for the cost of lunch. And no matter what, it’s one of a kind.
Websites like Bluefly find designer discounts for the fashion-obsessed while eBay sells new and used anything (clothes, furniture, electronics) to the highest bidder. If you have your heart set on something pricey, hunt there, and for local deals, check out www.usedabbotsford.com. The travel bug doesn’t have to bite into your wallet either, with guides like Frommers, Let’s Go and Lonely Planet translating decades of experience into tips and itineraries for every budget. These come in book form, but the web is great for gathering feedback and advice from fellow travellers in the forums. Don’t be too quick to discount your local travel agent though, as they too can still offer packages comparable to online deals,
along with the first-hand knowledge to help advise you. There is enough information out there to help you find ways to lead the lifestyle you want; doing your research will uncover ways to save, allowing you to do more with what you have. .
turn new technologies to your budget’s advantage. Kelsey KLASSEN Contributor
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