Local Events

Time: 8:00pm
Location: House of James, 2743 Emerson St. (directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: 604.852.3701 or 1.800.665.8828 or info@houseofjames.com

As part of the Envision Coffee House Concert Series presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council, we are pleased to present country music artist Krystal Barrett.

Join us for an wonderful evening of uplifting country music sure to feed your soul with positive lyrics.

Krystal released her first album, High on Life, last August and was nominated for 3 BC Country Music awards.

www.krystalbarrett.com
www.myspace.com/krystalbarrett

For a list of upcoming concerts check out www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org

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Location: House of James, 2743 Emerson St. (directions)
Cost: Free
Contact: 604.852.3701 or 1.800.665.8828 or info@houseofjames.com

To all kids entering Grades 1 - 8:
Join our 8th annual Summer Reading Club!

If you sign up between June 19 and 21, you can enter to win our Early Bird Prize!

The more hours you read, the better your chances to win the Grand Prize... a bike from LifeCycles!

Time: 7:30pm
$7.00 at the door.
at House of James, 2743 Emerson Street (directions)

Canada's Premier Hip Hop Artist
New CD "Citizen's Activ" to be released June 24, 2008
www.manafest.ca

Time: 7:30pm
2743 Emerson Street, Abbotsford  (directions)
Cost: $7 @ the door

This local blues band is full of energy and excitement, come out and bring friends. It will be a little preview of the Back to Blues Gospel Blues Festival (July 25-27).
Concert will be outdoors weather permitting.

www.back2blues.com

Time: Matinees: June 14 & 21: 2:00 PM; Evenings: June 13, 14, 19-21, & 26-28: 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)
Location: M.E.I. Secondary School Auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Rd. (corner of Downes Rd.) (map & directions)
Box Office: House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford, 604.852.3701 or 1.800.665.8828 or info@houseofjames.com
Cost: Adults: $15.00; Seniors (65+) & Students: $13.50; Children (3-12): $12.50; Group Rates: $12.50; Matinees:  $11.00.  (Children under the age of 3 are not permitted.)
Info:  www.gallery7theatre.com

Tickets go on sale soon!

A Toe-Tapping Musical Celebration

Celebrate the life of Jesus in a whole new way with this modernized re-telling of the Gospel Story.  Set in rural Georgia at a time not too distant from our own, the disciple Matthew takes us on a grand adventure as he recounts for us Christ's dynamic impact on the world, from birth to ministry to death to resurrection.

An entertaining musical feast for the soul, Cotton Patch Gospel is a poignant experience perfect for the entire family.

Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $5.00

Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly
3145 Gladwin Road

Sponsored by World Vision Canada.

More details to come

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Dubbed "The Best Little Gospel Blues Festival West of Chicago," the Back to the Blues Gospel Blues Festival weekend showcases international artists, along with up-and-coming gospel blues musicians.

We also host a motorcycling event which includes "Show & Shine" and biker games. There are classes for various size bikes and games for both singles and doubles.

Back to Blues is a family event, complete with a kids' park, food concessions, and a free corn roast. On-site camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Featured Artists:

• Danny Brooks
• Peacemakers
• Darrell Mansfield
• Wes Mackey
• The Trimmed and Burnin' Blues Project
• and more!

See www.back2blues.com for more info on the 4th annual B2B Festival.

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Abbotsford Right to Life's Dessert Theatre will feature the hilarious antics of Bust-A-Gut Improv, the talented vocals of Maria Bamford, and fun and inspirational readings by Ron Reed, founder and artistic director of Pacific Theatre. All this and delectable desserts as well. It will be held at Abbotsford Christian Assembly, corner of Gladwin and Downes Rds. Please RSVP by May 21 to either 604.852.4623 or artl@telus.net to ensure your place. Admission is $20.

Time: 7 pjm friday to 4 pm saturday
Come to the Table is a conference for worship leaders, musicians, artists, dancers, actors - anyone interested in a collaborative approach to worship. Special guest John Bell from Iona is our keynote speaker and will inspire and challenge all of us.





Join us at Emmanuel Mennonite Church 3471 Clearbrook Road





Cost is $75 ($65 for groups of 5 or more)


Deadline for registration if May 15


All the details and registration forms available at:


www.emmanuelmennonite.com or www.columbiabc.edu