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Magnificat!
December 3
Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
The Vancouver Chamber Choir’s 40th anniversary Christmas concert features the world premiere of Stephen
Chatman’s Magnificat. Join in the festivities with a group who have given us four decades of
celebratory music-making.
vancouverchamberchoir.com
The Firs Noel
December 3–4
The Firs Conference Center, Bellingham, WA
A festive gourmet meal, accompanied by the musical talent of Janet Drew. After this spectacular evening, you may choose to retreat to The Firs’ charming private cabins, for a one-night bed and breakfast.
360-733-6840 or thefirs.org
Milner Christmas Magic
December 3–5, 10–12 & 17–21
Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach
Enjoy a dazzling festival of lights and music with the whole family at Milner
Gardens. There will be performances by local artists performing seasonal music,
storytelling and a silent auction. Purchase some homemade jams for Christmas
gifts, tour the grounds and participate in festive activities. Although the
gardens are lit, remember to bring your flashlight. Admission is by donation. A
shuttle is available for those with mobility issues.
milnergardens.org
Singing Christmas Tree
December 3–6, 10–13
Broadway Church, Vancouver
The longest running presentation of its kind in Canada at 43 years – and arguably the largest, with a 100-voice choir, orchestra, actors and dancers.
Lots of fun for the whole family!
broadwaychurch.com or 604-253-2700
Advent Vespers with Abendmusik Choir
December 4
Abbotsford Free Reformed Church
Prepare your mind and soul for Christmas, with a meditative evening of
unaccompanied singing and readings for Advent. Donations go to the Menno Simons
Centre.
ruthenns@shaw.ca
Christmas at the Chan Centre
December 5
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Vancouver
Trinity Western University Choirs, in partnership with the Chan Centre, present
symphonic carol arrangements, opportunities to sing along, traditional
Christmas classics, Messiah highlights and much more.
chancentre.com
Navy at 100
December 9, Vogue Theatre, Vancouver
December 13–15, Royal Theatre, Victoria
Celebrate the Canadian Navy’s centennial with the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific. The band promises
to put you in the holiday spirit with an evening of unforgettable music
suitable for the entire family. Tickets cost $5–$10, and audience members are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy, with all
proceeds supporting The Salvation Army Toy Drive.
250-363-5698 or en.nadenband.ca/christmas
Christmas on the Air
December 10 – January 1
Pacific Theatre, Vancouver
Journey back to the days when radio was king, as Philomena and Percival B. Frank
present their annual Christmas show before a live studio audience. On-air
magic, off-stage romance, comedy, music and good cheer. A guest production by Midnight Theatre Collective.
pacifictheatre.org
The Roy Durman Annual Christmas Banquet
December 11
Peoples Church, 14455 104 Avenue, Surrey
Evangelist Roy and Georgette Durman invite you to enjoy a get together with
friends in the joy of Christian festivities.
Contact: 604-583-0344
Bethlehem Walk
December 11-13,
Sooke Baptist Church
Sooke Baptist Church on Vancouver Island hosts a Bethlehem Walk. Take a stroll
through various parts of the Christmas story. Visit Mary, Joseph, and baby
Jesus at the nativity scene.
Contact: 250-642-3424, revsbc@telus.net
A Gift of Christmas free Christmas concert
December 12
Chief Sepass Theatre, Fort Langley.
Participate in a Gift of Christmas Free Community Christmas Concert hosted by
Langley MP Mark Warawa. The concert will feature the musical talents of
vocalists Andrea and Amaris, opera soprano Alison Nystrom, pianist Dennis Enns,
and Langley’s own Cole Armour. Reception 1:30 pm, concert 2 pm, Chief Sepass Theatre, 9096
Trattle Street, Fort Langley. RSVP 604-534-5955 or warawm3@parl.gc.ca.
Donations to the Langley Food Bank gratefully accepted.
Contact: markwarawa.com
Carols and Bells concert
December 12
Queens United Church, Vancouver
Music at Queens: Five handbell choirs from Burnaby, New Westminster, Langley and
Chilliwack present a festive evening of carol singing and listening to English
handbells.
Contact: 604-522-1606 queensavenue.org
Christmas Presence
December 13-15, Pacific Theatre, Vancouver
December 19, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford
December 20, Sutherland Church, North Vancouver
Ron Reed, artistic director of Pacific Theatre, and a host of local musicians,
actors and vocalists present a storytelling event with music and readings that
combine the comedic and the heartfelt.
Contact: pacifictheatre.com
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Annual Christmas Concert
December 14
St. John’s (Shaughnessy) Anglican Church, Vancouver
Enjoy the gloriously festive sound of brass and pipe organ, with members of the
Vancouver Symphony Brass Quintet and organist Terence Fullerton, and a carol
sing-along.
Contact: 604-731-4966, stjohnsvancouver.org
A Dylan Thomas Family Christmas
December 18-19
Ryerson United Church, Vancouver
Back by popular demand from the Vancouver Chamber Choir, A Dylan Thomas family
Christmas features the famous Welsh poet’s story A Child’s Christmas in Wales read by Bard-on-the-Beach actor Russell Roberts and
illustrated with all new Christmas carols and songs chosen by Jon Washburn.
Contact vancouverchamberchoir.com
The Bach Cantata Project: Festive Cantatas for Christmas
December 22,
Chan Centre, Vancouver
Early Music Vancouver presents the Baroque Festival Players directed by Marc
Destrubé. The ensemble includes leading early music specialists from Vancouver and from
all across North America.
Contact earlymusic.bc.ca
Spirit of Christmas 2010
Dates to be announced
Trinity Western University
While some were rolling their eyes at Christmas decorations for sale in stores
well before Halloween, organizers at Trinity Western University were in the
thick of things, gearing up for the fifth annual Spirit of Christmas weekend.
In its first year, the Spirit of Christmas attracted nearly 4,000 visitors, and
last year close to 10,000 guests made their way to the Langley campus.
Admission to all events is free but donations of cash will benefit the
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Appeal.
Contact: 604-513-2006, email socinfo@twu.ca
Roy Durman Annual Christmas Banquet
December 11
People’s Church, Surrey
Roy and Georgette Durman of Evangelistic World Outreach International invite you
to enjoy a get-together with friends, in the joy of Christian festivities.
604-583-0344
Bethlehem Walk
December 11–13
Sooke Baptist Church
This Vancouver Island church hosts their annual ‘stroll’ through the Christmas story. Be sure to drop by and visit Mary, Joseph and baby
Jesus!
250-642-3424 or revsbc@telus.net
A Gift of Christmas
December 12
Chief Sepass Theatre, Fort Langley.
Participate in this free Community Christmas Concert, hosted by Langley MP Mark
Warawa. The concert will feature the musical talents of vocalists Andrea and
Amaris, opera soprano Alison Nystrom, pianist Dennis Enns, and Langley’s own Cole Armour. Reception at 1:30 pm; concert at 2 pm. Address: 9096 Trattle
Street, Fort Langley. RSVP to 604-534-5955 or warawm3@parl.gc.ca. Donations to
the Langley Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.
markwarawa.com
Carols & Bells
December 12
Queens United Church, Vancouver
Music at Queens presents five handbell choirs from Burnaby, New Westminster,
Langley and Chilliwack. Enjoy a festive evening of carol singing and tuneful
English handbells.
604-522-1606 or queensavenue.org
Christmas Presence
December 13–15, Pacific Theatre, Vancouver
December 19, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford
December 20, Sutherland Church, North Vancouver
Ron Reed, artistic director of Pacific Theatre, and a host of local musicians,
actors and vocalists, present a popular annual storytelling event – with music and readings that combine the comedic and the heartfelt.
pacifictheatre.org
Annual Christmas Concert
December 14
St. John’s (Shaughnessy) Anglican Church, Vancouver
Enjoy the gloriously festive sound of brass and pipe organ, with members of the
Vancouver Symphony Brass Quintet and organist Terence Fullerton – and a carol sing-along.
604-731-4966 or stjohnsvancouver.org
Dylan Thomas Family Christmas
December 18–19
Ryerson United Church, Vancouver
Back by popular demand from the Vancouver Chamber Choir, ‘A Dylan Thomas Family Christmas’ features the famous Welsh poet’s beloved A Child’s Christmas in Wales. It will be read by Bard on the Beach actor Russell Roberts – and enlivened by Christmas carols and songs specially chosen by conductor Jon
Washburn.
vancouverchamberchoir.com
Bach Cantata Project: Festive Cantatas for Christmas
December 22
Chan Centre, Vancouver
Early Music Vancouver presents J.S. Bach masterworks, featuring the Baroque
Festival Players, directed by Marc Destrubé. The ensemble includes leading early music specialists from Vancouver, and from
all across North America.
earlymusic.bc.ca
Spirit of Christmas 2010
Dates to be announced
Trinity Western University, Langley
While some were rolling their eyes at Christmas decorations for sale in stores
well before Halloween, organizers at Trinity Western University were in the
thick of things – gearing up for the fifth annual Spirit of Christmas weekend. In its first year,
the Spirit of Christmas attracted nearly 4,000 visitors; and last year, close
to 10,000 guests made their way to the TWU campus. Admission to all events is
free. Donations of cash will benefit the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Appeal.
604-513-2006 or socinfo@twu.ca
November 2010
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