EVENTS GUIDE for Feb. 27 to March 5 (Surrey, North Delta and White Rock)

Events guide for Surrey, White Rock and North Delta: 

THEATRE/STAGE

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: Musical written by Stephen Sondheim staged by White Rock Players’ Club to March 1 at Coast Capital Playhouse. Info and tickets: 604-536-7535, www.whiterockplayers.ca.

“Chelsea Hotel”: Leonard Cohen’s powerful and inspirational music and lyrics are the heartbeat of this fusion of music, dance and theatre, an Arts Club On Tour production on stage at Surrey Arts Centre to March 1, 13750 88th Ave. “Haunted by memories of his tumultuous love life, a writer checks into New York’s infamous Chelsea Hotel desperate to find the words and inspiration for his next song.” Info and tickets: tickets.surrey.ca, 604-501-5566.

“Death and the Maiden”: Ariel Dorfman’s drama, set in his native Chili, is staged by Peninsula Productions from March 5-8 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Tickets range from $18 to $23 via 604-536-7535.  

“Holmes & Watson Save the Empire”: Super sleuths solve a musical-comedy-mystery on stage Saturday, March 8 at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey. Info and tickets: 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

CONCERTS

Classical Coffee Concerts: Series features classical music performed at Surrey Arts Centre’s studio theatre on select Thursday mornings, 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca. Jazz Vespers at Northwood United Church: Hour-long concert events on select Sunday afternoons at church, 8855 156th St., Surrey, starting at 4 p.m. March 9: Mighty Fraser Big Jazz Band; March 23: Jaclyn Guillou, vocalist; April 13: Christie Grace, vocalist.

White Rock Trad Jazz Society: Presents three-hour concert/dance events Sunday afternoons (select dates) at Crescent Beach Legion, 3-6 p.m. at 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Admission: $8/10. Info: 604-591-7275, www.whiterocktradjazz.com.

Encore Peninsula Concerts: Monthly classical music series of concerts on Sunday afternoons (3 p.m. start) at First United Church, in White Rock, from Peninsula Productions and Music Encore Concert Society. Series continues with performances on March 9, April 6 and May 4. Tickets and information: www.peninsulaproductions.org, 604-541-2199.

The Wilds: Environment-minded folk/pop band returns to Blue Frog Studios in White Rock on Friday, Feb. 28, featuring vocalist Holly Arntzen and vocalist/guitarist Kevin Wright. This show will be a release date for the band’s new album, “40 Million Salmon Can’t Be Wrong,” recorded live at Blue Frog last October. Tickets and info: www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html, 604-542-3055.

Mardi Gras show with Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Allstars: Live music Saturday, March 8 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Info and tickets: 604-542-3055, bluefrogstudios.ca.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s “Surrey Nights” series continues Monday, March 10 with “Dances and Rhapsodies” concert at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, featuring violinist Viviane Hagner. Tickets and info: 604-876-3434, www.vancouversymphony.ca.

Jim Byrnes: Blues/roots performer in concert Friday, March 14 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Tickets via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055, at 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Doors at 7 p.m. SOLD OUT.

Pat Chessell Band performs St. Patrick’s Day-themed concert Saturday, March 15 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock, featuring Chessell on guitar and vocals, Andrea Taylor on fiddle, Rick Chapman on drums, Nathan Powell on bass and Tim Renaud on mandolin and guitar, with special guests. Tickets are $35 via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055, at 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Doors at 7 p.m.

“Night of Celtic Music” concert featuring South Surrey-based fiddler Kiérah with Adrian Dolan and Adam Dobres, 8 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.

James “Buddy” Rogers: Blues guitarist performs Saturday, March 22 at Pacific Inn Resort’s Rhumba Room, presented by White Rock Blues Society. Info: 604 501-5566 or tickets.surrey.ca.

Dreams, The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: In concert Saturday, March 22 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.

Tiller’s Folly: Celtic/roots band in concert Saturday, March 29 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.

Stonebolt: Rock band from the 1970s/80s revived for concert Friday, April 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.

“Jump”: Diane Lines and band perform jump blues, swing and boogie-woogie music in revue show, Friday, April 11 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.

TALENT CONTESTS

Diamond in the Rock youth talent contest runs on Wednesday evenings, from March 5 to April 23, at Roadhouse Grille, 1781 King George Blvd., South Surrey, start time 7 p.m. Final concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. For more info, email Dennis Peterson at ed.peterson@shaw.ca or visit www.facebook.com/DITR2014.

OPEN MIC

Delta Arts Council open mic night held on last Friday of every month at Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta). “Open Mic gives local talent the opportunity to share and showcase.” Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4/person at the door. Info: www.deltaartscouncil.ca.

COMEDY

“I Am Woman, Hear me Laff”:Show on Friday, March 7 at Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey. “Celebrate International Women’s Day Eve with fabulous female stand-up comics.” Info and tickets: 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca. 

“Scared Scriptless” show by Vancouver Theatresports League at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock, on Saturday, March 15, featuring improvised comedy based on audience interaction. Tickets $20/$18 via www.whiterockplayers.ca/tickets/buy-tickets, 604-536-7535.

Danny Bhoy in “Dear Epson” comedy show presented by Just For Laughs company, shows Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Tickets available via ticketmaster.ca and 1-855-985-5000. Show info at www.hahaha.com/dannybhoy.

CLUBS/LIVE MUSIC

The Mirage: Dance club and live music (select nights) at 15330 102A Ave., Surrey. 604-583-8828.

White Rock Elks Lodge #431: Live music and special events on select nights, karaoke on Fridays, at 1469 George St., White Rock, 604-538-4016, www.whiterockelks.ca. March 5: Celtic music by Pride of Erin; 

Five Corners Bistro, 15182 Buena Vista Ave., White Rock. “Jazz Lounge every Wednesday evening with Rice Honeywell on keyboard and Bob Storms on reeds. 604-538-5455. 

Dublin Crossing: Live music six nights a week at 18789 Fraser Hwy., Surrey. 604-575-5470. 

Central City Brewing Co.: Live music on select nights at restaurant/bar, 13450 102nd Ave., at Central City, Surrey. 604-582-6620, centralcitybrewing.com.

Wheelhouse Pub: Nightclub-like bar weekends at 12867 96th Ave., Surrey. 604-584-9311, www.berezanhg.com/pubs.html.

Sandpiper Pub: Live music on select nights at 15595 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-531-7625, www.sandpiperpub.com.

Washington Avenue Grill: Live music Wed.-Sun. at restaurant at East Beach (15782 Marine Dr., White Rock). 604-541-4244, washingtonavenuegrill.com.

SHOWS

“Acts of Astonishment” with mentalist Eric Samuels: Performer on stage at Blue Frog Studios on Saturday, March 1, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock. “Using a deft combination of psychology, suggestion and stagecraft, Samuels goes where other people can’t: inside your mind.” Tickets $36.75 via 604-542-3055, www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html.

“Granny’s off Her Rocker”: Delta Arts Council welcomes Patti McGregor to Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta) to perform her one-hour light comedy, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2. “Her show includes theatre pieces, stories, Cowboy and Hawaiian music.” Doors open 2 p.m., admission $10 at the door. Info: 604-581-6270, or 604-596-1025.

MagicShow2Go with Matthew Johnson: Comedy mixed with magic in interactive show by award-winning performer, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23 at Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta). Tickets: $5, free for kids 1 and under. Info: www.deltaartscouncil.ca.

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

Delta Trades and Technical Career Fair: Annual event to be held Thursday, April 24 at Sungod Recreation Centre (arena) in North Delta from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring dozens of exhibitors. Last year’s event attracted 2,500 attendees, including students, parents and the general public. Info: 604-946-4141, www.delta.ca.

Surrey International Children’s Festival: 10th annual event gets “Up Close and Magical” from May 22 to 24 at Surrey Arts Centre and Bear Creek Park, Surrey, featuring a wide range of shows and activities for kids and families. Performers for 2014 include Eric Litwin (author of the first four “Pete the Cat” picture books), Australia’s Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo, Will Stroet, the show “Jake’s Gift” from Juno Productions and more. School and group tickets now on sale; general audience tickets will be on sale April 15, via 604-501-5566 and www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival.

MOVIE THEATRES

Clova Cinema: 5732 176th St., Cloverdale. 604-574-1114. 

Empire Studio 12 Guildford: 15051 101st Ave. 604-581-1716. 

Strawberry Hill Cineplex: 12161 72nd Ave., Surrey. 604-501-9400.

Hollywood 3 Cinemas: 7125 138th St. (Newton Centre, near 72nd Ave., Surrey). 604-592-4441. 

Caprice 4: 2381 King George Blvd., South Surrey. 604-531-7456. 

Rialto Twin Criterion: 1732 152nd St., S. Surrey. 604-541-9527.

FILM EVENTS

White Rock Social Justice Film Society shows documentary movies with themes of social justice at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., White Rock, by donation. Info: whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca.

Get Reel: Film series hosted by Semiahmoo Arts at White Rock Community Centre, with screenings held on select nights, 7 p.m. start. Guest speakers lead a discussion following each film. Tickets $10/11; Info: 604-536-8333, www.whiterockartscouncil.com. 

VISUAL ART

Mind & Matter Art Gallery: Features a variety of works at 13743 16th Ave., South Surrey, 604-536-6460, mindandmatterart.com. 

Surrey Art Gallery: “(Da bao) (Takeout)” group exhibit on view to March 23. Gallery located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave./King George Blvd. Info: 604-501-5566, arts.surrey.ca.

South Surrey/White Rock Art Society, founded in 1959, meets on second Monday of month (except July and August), 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John’s church hall, 1480 George St., White Rock. Info: www.artsociety.ca. 

Thursday Artist Talk: Events hosted by Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) on first Thursday of every month at Bear Creek Park facility. Info: 604-501-5566, www.arts.surrey.ca.

Watershed Artworks gallery shop: Works by local artists featured at North Delta facility operated by non-profit Watershed Artworks Society, at 11425 84th Ave. Info: 604-596-1029, watershedartworks.ca. Featured during month of February: Eileen Fong’s “Wax Poetic”– “Colour for the mind & soul in the gloomy dark days of winter.”

Newton Cultural Centre showcases works by local artists at 13530 72nd Ave. Info: 604-594-2700, www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca. “Under Construction” art show from Feb. 3 to 27 featuring works by Kwantlen Art Collective, the club for current students of Kwantlen Polytechnic University interested in art. More info: www.facebook.com/kacfanpage.

Surrey Urban Screen: Digital art shown on screen on side of building at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, at 13458 107A Ave. Exhibit can be viewed from 30 minutes after sunset until midnight. Info: 604-598-5898, www.surreyurbanscreen.ca. 

Coffee Gallery at the Tate: Local gallery with 20 local artists, at #59-7238 189th St. Surrey (facing on 72nd Ave., at 189th). Visit www.CoffeeGalleryattheTate.com.

Cheryl’s Trading Post: Wide range of original Northwest Coast Art, Inuit and Peruvian art featured at gallery, #103-1711 152nd St. (Semiahmoo Shopping Centre), Surrey. Info: email cherylstradingpost@gmail.com.

MUSEUMS 

White Rock Museum + Archives: At 14970 Marine Dr. 604-541-2222, whiterock.museum.bc.ca. Currently on view: “Science As Art: Botanical Illustration of Canadian Tree Fruit Varieties,” on loan from Kelowna Museums, features 10 watercolour paintings by Kelowna artist Joanne Beaulieu, to March 31. 

Surrey Museum: “Echoes of Komagata Maru: 1914-2014” and “Fakes & Forgeries” exhibits on view to May 24. Museum at 17710 56A Ave. Info: www.surrey.ca/heritage, 604-592-6956.

Historic Stewart Farm: Located at site of 1894 farmhouse and heritage gardens, at 13723 Crescent Rd., South Surrey. Info: 604-592-6956, www.surrey.ca/heritage. 

Surrey Archives: Facility located at 17671 56th Ave., Cloverdale. Info: 604-502-6459. 

ANTIQUES

Antique Roadshow event hosted by White Rock Museum & Archives on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. “Book your one-on-one session with Gale Pirie, from the hit CBC show ‘Antiques Roadshow,’ to receive a verbal appraisal and historical information about your attic treasures.” Fee is $15 for one item, $40 for three items. To book appointment, call 604 541-2221 (space is limited), at 14970 Marine Dr., White Rock.

HERITAGE/HISTORY

Heritage Family Days events at Historic Stewart Farm: On Saturday, March 8 from noon to 4 p.m. (admission by donation), drop in for “Classic Stories,” which will bring out the bookworm in all your family members. Historic Stewart Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Rd. in South Surrey. Info: 604-592-6956, www.surrey.ca/heritage.

WRESTLING

All Star Wrestling event Friday, Feb. 28 at Alice McKay building at Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 8 p.m. bell time, featuring an invitational battle royal and other matches. Tickets from $12 to $20, www.allstar-wrestling.com, 604-710-0872.

EDUCATION

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s fourth annual open house on Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KPU Surrey, 12666 72nd Ave. “With something for everyone – from flame blowing and a rocket launch, to mind-bending optical illusions, magic shows and henna tattoos – the event is designed to be an exciting showcase of various KPU opportunities, experiences and types of education.” More info at www.kpu.ca/openhouse.

Global Community Open House to showcase SFU Surrey during annual event, on Thursday, March 6 from 4:40 to 8:30 p.m., featuring a slate of visual and interactive program displays and cultural performances that celebrate the community’s diversity. The event, which draws more than 3,000 visitors annually, will feature an array of hands-on exhibits in each of SFU’s eight faculties. Info: www.sfu.ca/surrey/openhouse.

FOOD/BEVERAGES

Ukrainian “soul food” (perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch) will be available for sale on Friday, Feb. 28 at a fundraiser from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108th Ave., Surrey. “Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer.” Info: 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.

REUNIONS

40th reunion for Delta Senior Secondary and South Delta Senior Secondary (classes of 1974) will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 at Sundance Inn (6574 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta). Tickets $30. Please RSVP. DSS74 grads contact Mary Jo (Glen) Ohl mjo_ohl@shaw.ca; SDSS74 grads contact Deb (Reimer) Tremain debra.tremain@gmail.com.

DANCES 

“Gogo with the Gogos” fundraiser dance, featuring the music of the Timewalkers band on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Crescent Beach Legion, South Surrey. For event info and tickets, call Penny at 604-542-4775. Tickets are $25 per person. Silent auction, craft sale and snacks.

Surrey Fiddlers Old Time Dance takes place at Clayton Hall (18513 70th Ave., Surrey) on the first Thursday of every month, except July and August, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $3. For info, call 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363.

BOOKS/LIT

Rotary Club of White Rock’s 32nd Annual Book Sale runs from March 2 to 9 at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre (during shopping hours). “If you want to volunteer, go to www.whiterockrotary.org and click on the book.” At sale, books are $2 each or three for $5.

Surrey Muse: Arts and literary event featuring author Martha Roth, poet Fiona Lam, filmmaker Summer Pervez and booksigning authors Alan Hill & Candice James. Open microphone will follow, beginning with Jen Ryan. Free admission. Event on Friday, Feb. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at City Centre Library, room 418.

Zero-360: Open-mic style literary event offers stage to local writers for maximum of 360 seconds (six minutes) each, on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Pelican Rouge coffee house in Central Plaza, 16th Ave at 152nd St., White Rock. Event hosted by Semiahmoo Arts, semiahmooarts.com, 604-536-8333.

Irish Poetry Night: Spoken word events hosted by Semiahmoo Arts on third Wednesday of every month at Jimmy Flynn’s Celtic Snug (new venue), 15065 Marine Dr., White Rock. For schedule and event info, see www.semiahmooarts.com or call venue, 604-538-8081. 

“Local Author Sundays” events on select dates at Black Bond Books, 15562 24th Ave., South Surrey (604-536-4444,  blackbondbooks.com). 

FUNDRAISERS

“Gold Rush: Revisiting the Klondike” 19th annual fundraising gala hosted by Sources Community Resource Centres – “a fabulous evening of food, fun and dancing Country-Western style,” on Saturday, April 5. Tickets are $125, www.sourcesbc.ca, 778-552-4538.

“Paint the Town Red for ER” fundraising gala for Peace Arch Hospital & Community Health Foundation on Saturday, May 3 at Centennial Arena, White Rock, featuring live music, auction, emcee Christopher Gaze. Tickets and info: 604-535-4520, pahfoundation.ca.

WALKS/RUNS

Color Me Rad: Cloverdale Fairgrounds will be dusted with a rainbow of hues May 31 during this for-profit 5K event, in which participants are blasted with bombs of coloured corn starch. Fee to register is $35, plus service and processing fees, via colormerad.com.

BUSINESS

Surrey Board of Trade invites nominations for the 2014 Board Director Election. “Directors are people who have a keen interest in creating a welcoming business climate in Surrey.” To complete a nomination, go to www.businessinsurrey.com/board-election. Nomination deadline is March 28.

2014 Surrey Regional Economic Summit: Business event Thursday, Feb. 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, www.surrey.ca/summit. Summit will feature former Prime Ministers Julia Gillard, George Papandreou and Ehud Barak, who will provide a closer look at the economies of Australia, Greece and Israel and how their governments addressed a wide range of economic challenges and opportunities. Also featured will be T. Boone Pickens, the Texas oilman committed to reducing America’s dependence on OPEC oil and developing North America’s alternative energy sector. The Summit’s economic panel will feature Ken Peacock of the Business Council of BC, Michael Goldberg of the Sauder School of Business and Andy Ramlo of Urban Futures.

Surrey RCMP boss Bill Fordy speaks at Surrey Board of Trade-hosted luncheon on Wednesday, March 5 at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Admission: $45 + tax each or $270 + tax for a table of 6, via www.businessinsurrey.com or 604-581-7130.

Surrey Board of Trade hosts third Business Fraud Awareness Dialogue on the morning of Thursday, March 6 at Eaglequest Golf Course (7778 152nd St., Surrey). “Hear from industry panel experts on what is happening now and how you can prevent unnecessary financial loss for your business and staff.”

Surrey Women in Business Awards: Nominations in five award categories: Entrepreneur, Corporate/Leadership, Professional, Innovator, or Not-for-Profit Leader. Event date is March 12. Info: businessinsurrey.com or 604-634-0347.

WORSHIP

Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting the annual “World Day of Prayer” service on Friday, March 7 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome, at 11040 River Rd., North Delta. 

GOLF TOURNEYS

2014 Annual Surrey Board of Trade Networking Golf Tournament set for Thursday, June 5 at Morgan Creek Golf Course, South Surrey. Format is Texas Scramble. Sponsorship opportunities are available, email Brianne Colbert at brianne@businessinsurrey.com or call 604-634-0347. Info: www.businessinsurrey.com. 

LIBRARY EVENTS

Storytimes in French: Families can enjoy stories, rhymes and songs in French at the Newton Library on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. from Feb. 19 to March 26. All ages and language levels welcome, 13795 70th Ave., or call 604-598-7406.

Daddy Storytimes (“Man in the Moon”) at City Centre Library: These storytimes are “a great way for male caregivers to establish a bond with a little one through rhymes, songs, simple stories, fingerplays and puppets.” Sessions are for men only and babies (newborn to 24 months). Dads, stepdads, foster dads, boyfriends, granddads, uncles and all male caregivers are welcome. Sessions at City Centre Library on Wednesdays until March 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 604-598-7426 to register.

“Telling Our Stories” event at George Mackie Library on Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Multiple cultures and backgrounds are brought together to provide a brief and intimate glimpse into worlds and experiences that you might never otherwise discover. There will be time to mingle with the storytellers over coffee, tea and goodies. Free. Info: 604-594-8155.

Coast Capital Reading Buddies program at Surrey Libraries: “If your child is in grades 2-4 and could benefit from reading practice, sign him/her up for this free program. Your child can improve his/her reading skills in a safe, non-threatening environment over six weekly after-school meetings. Trained high school students offer their time and expertise by ‘buddying up’ with a child to read together and engage in fun literacy activities. See www.surreylibraries.ca for details.

White Rock Library: 15342 Buena Vista Ave., White Rock. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, 604-541-2201. White Rock Chess Club meets at library Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. 

George Mackie Library: 8440 112th St., North Delta. Info: 604-594-8155, www.fvrl.bc.ca.

SALES/CRAFTS

Surrey Seniors’ Bazaar held on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre (13458 107A Ave., Surrey). “All are welcome and there will be light refreshments and musical entertainment, as well as some good bargains for all ages.” To book a table, e-mail Greg Nolan at seniorsbazaar@shaw.ca, 604-329-7323.

KIDS/FAMILY

Make Believe Birthday Parties: “Celebrate your birthday at Surrey Museum. Invite your friends and choose from themes like Pirates, Dinosaurs, Cowboy/Cowgirl, Ancient Egypt and more.” Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. $12.50 per child (birthday child is free). Must pre-book at 604-592-6956. 

CAMPS

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Spring Acting Camps from March 17 to 28. Info: 604-594-2700, www.rctheatreco.com.

Cinemazoo’s spring break camp is themed “Junior Environmentalism”: Learn about the concepts of environmentalism through games, crafts, video clips, and some hands on animal interaction when and where is appropriate in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Two unique spring camps to choose from: March 17 to 21 for ages six to eight and March 24 to 28 for ages nine to 12. Camps run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Cinemazoo facilities at 1395 176th St., South Surrey. Classes are small and space is limited. Call 604 299-6963 to register. More info: www.cinemazoo.com.

CALLS/AUDITIONS

“Just Shoes”: Call for artists for juried exhibit on view from April 5 to 30 at Newton Cultural Centre. Deadline for entry is March 15 at 4 p.m. Digital entry only; send image along with title, artist name, size, medium and price to info@artscouncilofsurrey.ca. $10 per work, up to three image entries allowed. Entry fees are non-refundable. Info: 604-594-2700. 

City of White Rock seeks artists for Artists Walk program permits for spring/summer of 2014. Part of the intent of the Artists Walk is to exhibit and demonstrate the process of producing art. As such, artists will be encouraged to do some on-site drawing or painting in a variety of mediums. Contact White Rock Leisure Services at 604-541-2199 or download an application form from the City of White Rock’s website, www.whiterockcity.ca/artists.

2014 Youth Film Competition: Homelessness: Everyone Can Make a Difference”: Youth filmmakers are invited to submit 30- or 60-second films that raise awareness about homelessness and engage people to do something about it. Prize of $500 available. Films will be used in effort to help end homelessness in Surrey, with the potential to be broadcast. Submissions will be accepted until April 22. Forms and more info: www.surreyhomeless.ca.

White Rock Players’ Club holds auditions for Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” on March 16-17 at Coast Capital Playhouse, from 7 to 10 p.m. nightly. Marko Hohlbein is the director of play, to be staged from June 4-21. For info, email auditions@whiterockplayers.ca.

“Blithe Spirit” auditions will be held on Saturday, March 15 for Peninsula Productions show, for a variety of characters in the play. “Actual actor ages may be flexible to allow for optimum matching and chemistry between actors. Credible English accents, please.” Send picture and resume to info@peninsulaproductions.org.

White Rock Community Orchestra: New members welcome to attend sessions Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 15302 Pacific Ave., White Rock. Info: Contact conductor Roger Wecker, 604-592-9180.

Performers sought for White Rock Chamber Music series at Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd., South Surrey. “Concerts will be held on the second Saturday of each month from October to May.” Email mshiker4@gmail.com or ellenneal@telus.net.

Surrey Children’s Choir, along with its youth and adult choirs, invites new singers (boys, girls and adults, age seven to 70) to audition for its 22nd season. “Join this nationally and internationally acclaimed choir for a unique opportunity to explore different choral styles while building a strong musical foundation and creating lifelong friendships.” Contact: 604-541-2519.

Soul of the World Multicultural Choir: “We aim to bring people together by sharing in the rhythms, poetic language and harmonies of the world. We sing songs from around the world in many languages, presenting a message of peace and welcoming.” All levels, languages, ages, abilities are welcome, no audition necessary. Facilitated Heidi McCurdy. Fee $10 per session. Info: music@heidimccurdy.com, 604-538-7154.

South Fraser Community Band: Local musicians (advanced secondary level) are invited to perform with concert band, rehearsals Thursday evenings in South Surrey. “The band performs an exciting repertoire of ‘pops’ style selections and contemporary popular music.” Info: Bill Hobbis, 604-618-4500, southfrasercb@gmail.com.

Handel Society of Music choir: New members welcomed by non-profit organization, which practises at Northwood United Church, 88th Ave./156th St., Surrey. Info: 604-277-4319.

White Rock Children’s Choir: Singers age five to 17 invited to join the choir, by audition. “Every week more than 100 singers of all ages join together as members of White Rock Children’s Choir family to share their love of singing and music under the leadership of artistic director Sarona Mynhardt.” For more info, call 604-536-0236 or visit whiterockchildrenschoir.com.

Peace Arch a cappella Chorus: Singers wanted for female chorus, which rehearses Wednesday evenings (7:15 to 10 p.m., walk-ins welcome) at Newton Bethany United Church, 148th St./60th Ave., Surrey. Proud member of Sweet Adelines International. “We meet to sing, to learn and to grow.” Call 604-240-3308, www.peacearchsings.com.