COS WINTER 2020 RG

SURREY ARTS CENTRE

Publi˜ Art IN SURREY

SURREY C I V I C

T H E A T R E S

WE’VE GOT YOUR: Family FUN

Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish By Joseph A. Dandurand An Axis Theatre production

“When you take something from the earth, you must give something back.” Indigenous storytellers spin a tale from the Kwantlen First Nations Village of Squa’lets, about Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish. When Kw’atel, a hungry mouse, steals from the dish she angers Th’owxiya and must find a way to appease her. With the help of the Sqeweqs (Raven),

GUARDIAN SPIRITS by Trenton Pierre

Chelsea Rose. Photo by Jayda Paige Photography

This new public artwork is visible on the front windows of the recently opened North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex. Fabricated in white frit dots, Pierre’s three panels symbolize reconciliation in the form of a contemporary Salish dance mask, a drum surrounded by hopeful symbols, and a design of salmon from roe through to spawning and regeneration. The artist wanted to depict something Salish Peoples hold sacred. He says “being able to still practice ‘mask dancing’ is a tribute to our survival.”The artwork acts as a guardian protecting the different users and functions within the building.

two Spa:th (bears), and Sasq’ets (sasquatch), Kw’atel finds gifts to appease the goddess and the journey becomes one of knowledge, understanding, and forgiveness. Sometimes tricking an ancient spirit is the best step forward! Suggested ages: all ages Check out the video at surrey.ca/theatre (Events). Tickets at tickets.surrey.ca and the box office at 604-501-5566. $15 or 4-pack for $45

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MORNING

Bus Trip - Coffee Concerts at Surrey Civic Theatres More with Fewer Have fun and make new friends while you take in a performance with Surrey CivicTheatres. Leave the driving to us!

Mark Fewer. Photo by Scott Wishart

9:30am Bus pick-up at South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

Social hour with free treats starts at the Surrey Arts Centre

10am

11am Concert starts and run approximately 75 minutes without an intermission. 12:15pm Bus departs from Surrey Arts Centre

12:45pm Bus drops you back off at the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

CONCERT INFO: Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann—the Bergmann Piano Duo— are famous for their razzle-dazzle playing and wide-ranging music choices. International prize-winning performers and entertaining storytellers, they bring their magical touch to the Coffee Concert Series. The Bergmanns enjoy sharing stories and musical insights, and for most concerts they invite their artist friends to perform with them. Formerly, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster, Mark Fewer presents a programme that will warm your hearts and spirits. On the programme are some classical hits by Vivaldi as well as a few “not so classical” tunes by the legendary Romani-French jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

MAY 21–23, 2020 Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park SURREY’S ARTS FESTIVAL FOR KIDS

Inspiring Performances and Amazing Hands-On Arts Activities

Check out the video at surrey.ca/theatre. See page 76 for registration information.

FESTIVAL INFO: 604-501-5598

@SURREYCHILDFEST

WWW.SURREY.CA/CHILDRENSFESTIVAL

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