Wednesday, December 14, 2011 NewsLeader A15
CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVENTS Treasure Room sale: The Arts Council of New Westminster 26th annual sale of work by Lower Mainland artisans including jewellery, raku, pottery, scarves, woven shawls, unique tree ornaments, Victorian inspired decorations and books by local authors. When: Until Dec. 23, 1-5 p.m., closed Mondays, or by appointment. Where: Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Info: 604-525-3244 or artscouncilnewwest.org.
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Tiny Tim, played by Matt Parsons, is thrilled at the prospect of Christmas swan, but the rest of the Crachit family, played by Jordan Spanjers, Emma Leigh Hillier, Karen Woorad and Jordan Earle, don’t seem quite so sure in a scene from Vagabond Players’ production of Mrs. Bob Crachit’s Wild Christmas Binge. The play is a comical retelling of Charles’ Dickens classic tale. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER
When: Dec. 15 to Jan. 7—8 p.m. Dec. 15-17, 21-23 28, Jan. 5-7; 2 p.m. matinees Dec. 18, 26 and Jan. 1. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, behind the Arenex in Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $13 to $15, cash only please. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers.ca. Info: 604- 521-0412 or www.vagabondplayers. ca.
Hotel Bethlehem: Ruby Slippers Theatre presents a raucous new Christmas farce by award-winning playwright Drew McCreadie answers the pressing question: What actually happened at The Inn that fateful, silent night? Audience members are playfully invited to consider another interpretation of what happened that night. When: Dec. 14-18, 8 p.m., Dec. 17-18, 2 p.m. Where: Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info and tickets: shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
A Child’s Christmas in Wales: A concert celebration of traditional and original words and music with New Westminster residents Russell Roberts and Colleen Winton and friends, accompanied by Brian Tate’s gorgeous original score. In support of the Street Meals Scholarship Fund. When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Canadian Memorial Church, 15th and Burrard, Vancouver. Tickets: $15 and $10 at the door, cash only. Info: 604-253-1707.
The Nutcracker: Royal City Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker. When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: Adult $29, Children under 14 $24, Senior $24. Tickets and info: 604521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com.
Choral service: The 25-member senior choir, under the musical direction of Rachel Alflatt, will present a choral service and will perform many pieces on the magnificent 45 rank Casavant Freres Pipe organ. When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. Where: Queen’s Avenue United, Queen’s Avenue and 6th Street, New Westminster.
Musica Intima: Holiday concert, featuring New Westminster-based alto Melanie Adams as soloist. Showcasing intima’s hallmark Christmas piece, Angels from Heaven Came, and many more. When: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: Adults $33, Seniors $28 and Students $10, available at musicaintima.org or 604-731-6618.
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7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Family Service
11:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Choir
Dec. 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 514 Carnarvon St., New Westminster (Up the stairs from Columbia Station) (604) 521-2511 htc.shawbiz.ca
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