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Crystal from Cirque du Soleil combines acrobatics with ice show

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OUR LADY PEACE/MATTHEW GOOD For the first time since 2012, Cirque du Soleil returns to Abbotsford with Crystal, a show exploring the artistic

limits of ice. This is a first in the company’s 33-year history.

“The show will surprise many of our fans due

to the fact that we combine acrobatics and skating together; it’s not limited to just one,” said tour publicist Julie

Desmarais.

In Crystal, Cirque du Soleil brings their signature acrobatic style to the ice. The collision

of these two worlds showcases disciplines such as swinging trapeze and aerial straps alongside synchro, freestyle and extreme skating on ramps.

“We wanted to bring our touch to a traditional ice show,” said Desmarais.

“It’s very modern and contemporary.”

Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal creates a fantastical world through its story, set design, costumes, and projections. And this show introduces another new element for Cirque du Soleil— covers of popular songs.

Woven throughout the soundtrack, pop songs are added to enhance key moments in the narrative, as well as stir spectators’ emotions.

The character Crystal is a dreamer who feels misunderstood and out of place in her reality. Venturing away from her frozen pond she falls through the ice and enters an underwater world of her imagination. From her adventure, Crystal learns sometimes you have to look at things sideways to appreciate them.

In Act One, Crystal becomes caught in an exaggerated version of her life and meets her Reflection, who spreads darkness all around with the ink of a pen. Crystal begins discovering her voice through her writing and, as she explores her new talent, brings all sorts of interesting characters to life.

Here she creates two jugglers who execute an incredible set of skills while on skates before being joined by acrobats and skaters performing intricate choreography.

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In Act Two, Crystal travels to the big city in search of her Reflection.

Although she has created this world she gets caught up in the

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A number of Canadian professional figure skaters are involved with the show, including Canadian national silver medalist and Olympian Shawn Sawyer, who skates in the show, and Canadian and World Champion Kurt Browning, who helped coach the show’s

performers.

Fusing circus arts and ice skating, Crystal invites the audience to suspend reality and glide into a world springing to colourful life with impressive visual projections and world-class performances. This breakthrough ice experience is not just an ice show; it’s the first experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil.

From April 11 through 15, Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal stops in Abbotsford at Abbotsford Centre.

Tickets for the eight performances can be purchased through Ticketmaster and range in price from $35 to $130.

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Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade. Make spaces in the vegetables for chicken parts throughout the pan. Roast for 20 mins., then toss the potato and cauliflower to ensure they’re cooking evenly, and return the pan to the oven for 20 mins. more (40 min. total roasting time), until chicken and vegetables are cooked through.

When chicken and vegetables are cooked, top with garnishes of your choice — we used cilantro and scattered pickled red onions rings all over. Serve n the pan accompanied by raita and warmed naan bread. You could also use purchased tzatziki, just add the cumin and coriander to it as you see in the recipe.

Pickled Onions - optional Slice onions as thinly as possible, then cram them into a large Mason jar.

Pour the sugar and vinegar into a small pot and bring to a boil with the salt and pepper. Pour the hot syrup over the onions; cover them and if time allows, let rest overnight in the refrigerator.

Because sugar and vinegar are such great preservatives, these pickled onions will last indefinitely in your refrigerator. They’re at their best after a day or two in your fridge, once their flavours have had a chance to mature.

Raita - optional Using your hands and over a bowl or sink, squeeze as much water as you can out of the cucumber. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl.

Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka INGREDIENTS For the chicken 2” piece of ginger, peeled 4 cloves of garlic 1 jalapeno, leave seeds in for more heat ½ cup whole-milk plain yogurt 1tsp. salt ½ tsp. chili powder or cayenne ½ tsp. ground turmeric ½ tsp. ground cumin ¾ tsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. of one of the following (I’ve listed it in order of my own preference, Monsoon Coast is my favourite): • Tandoori • Garam Masala • Moghul Curry 2 lbs. chicken thighs, drumsticks or halved chicken breasts For the Vegetables: 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled if desired, cut into 1” chunks 1 small or half a very large head cauliflower, cut into 1”-wide florets ½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. cumin seeds Pickled Onions (optional) 2 lge. red onions 1 cup sugar 1 cup red wine vinegar A sprinkle or two Salt and Pepper Raita (optional) 1 cup plain yogurt ½ grated English hothouse cucumber, or 2 small Persian hothouse cucumbers 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 ttbsp. chopped green onions (or finely grate a ¼ red onion) ½ tsp. ground coriander ½ tsp. ground cumin METHOD: Combine ginger, garlic, jalapeno, yogurt, salt, spices and sugar in food processor, chop until blended. Place mixture in a freezer bag, add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.

Marinate for 15 mins. or up to a day in the fridge, smoosh it around so the marinade is evenly distributed.

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Do you know about qi, the vital energy that flows through the body’s meridians? If you don’t, it’s probably because you've never tried acupuncture. This traditional Chinese therapy acts on the qi to restore balance, thus helping improve health and alleviate pain.

Acupuncture relieves pain by rebalancing your vital energy

Acupuncture stimulates the body so that it can repair itself whenever possible. How? By stimulating specific areas called acupuncture points, which are located along the meridians. To do this, acupuncturists use special needles that they insert into the uppermost layer of skin. These needles are very fine, and when inserted the patient may find they feel like tiny mosquito bites.

Acupuncturists may also use heat, pressure, a light electrical current or laser light to stimulate these points.

During an initial encounter, acupuncturists evaluate the patient’s energy balance in order to detect any imbalances and to understand the causes. They then decide on a treatment plan based on their observations and on the patient’s health. Above all, they will take into account family history and the recommendations of other health professionals who have been consulted.

Can acupuncture really help you feel better? The answer is a definite yes. Clinical research has shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment against ailments such as migraines, arthritis, diarrhea, tendonitis, morning sickness, post-surgical pain and sprains. It also helps to reduce stress and treat depression.

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Timeless decor tips for your child’s bedroom A parent’s schedule is nothing short of hectic. Between work, daycare, groceries and homework, interior decoration often finds itself quite low on the list of parental priorities. Have you been meaning to redesign your child’s bedroom? To help get those creative juices flowing, here are design tips for a functional and attractive room that’ll stand the test of time.

FURNITURE There’s no denying it: low-end furniture wears and breaks faster than quality furniture—especially in a child’s bedroom, where flying toys and sticky fingers are the norm. While savings are always on a parent’s mind, higher-end furniture can be seen as an investment rather than an expense. For an elegant design that will hold up for years, choose sturdy, multifunctional pieces such as: • A high-rise bed with desk space underneath • A bench that doubles as a storage unit • A bed with built-in drawers • A desk equipped with shelving THEMES Kids grow up fast and their tastes change even faster. Think twice before buying bedding or curtains covered with your child’s favorite cartoon character. While trains and princesses are fun and appealing, it’s best to opt for an age-appropriate design that you won’t have to completely overhaul every year. So, when

your child pleads for a Dora the Explorer-themed bedroom, keep in mind that she’ll probably be begging for something entirely different next month.

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COLOUR SCHEMES Thinking long-term about your child’s bedroom means choosing a color scheme that isn’t strongly associated with a specific age or gender. In other words, avoid making cotton candy pink or baby boy blue the room’s main hue.

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