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Bonnie Kilroe

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Bonnie Kilroe's "Country Queens": Tribute artist brings one-woman show to White Rock's Coast Capital Playhouse on Friday, May 17, with music by Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and other female country stars. Tickets $42.50, 604-536-7535, whiterockplayers.ca.


 
Students from David Brankin Elementary

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Infinitus: String trio in concert presented by Peninsula Productions 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at First United Church, White Rock. Tickets $25/$30, tickets.surrey.ca.


 

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under) on the last Wednesday of every month (7 p.m.) at Roadhouse Grille, 1781 King George Blvd., Surrey.


 
Lights, an electro-rocker who was born Valerie Anne Poxleitner

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White Rock Social Justice Film Society shows documentary movies with themes of social justice at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., White Rock. On select nights; admission by donation. Info: whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival. ca. April 26: "War Made Easy," in which author Norman Soloman teams with activist/actor Sean Penn to encourage critical thinking about media spin during wartime by introducing viewers to the techniques of war propaganda and seeing just how those techniques have been implemented from Vietnam to Iraq. A member of "Veterans for Peace" in Washington will be present at the film to facilitate after-film discussion.


 
Pop-rock band Hey Ocean

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Chamber Music concert April 13 at 7: 30 p.m. at Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd., South Surrey. "Come and enjoy an evening of music and support our local talent. Admission is a suggested $5.00 donation, proceeds going to the Peninsula Arts Foundation for music scholarships for youth of the Semiahmoo Peninsula."


 
Local tribute band The Hip Show

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Supernatural - A Santana Experience: Concert on Friday, April 5 at Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock, featuring guitarist Doug Towle and band. Tickets $35, www.dougtowle.com. Vancouver Symphony


 
Abandoned rabbits

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Tillers Folly: Local Celtic/ Americana band performs Friday, March 29 at Blue Frog studio/concert hall, White Rock. Tickets $35, bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html.


 
Admission is free

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Sources "Vegas" gala: Event Saturday, April 6 at Hazelmere Golf & Country Club, South Surrey, with "Vegas glitz" dress code, food, fun and dancing in support of Sources Community Resource Centres (www.sourcesbc.ca). Event and sponsorship information: Natasha Raey, 778-552-4538, events@ sourcesbc.ca.


 
Becky Hachey

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"The 39 Steps": Monty Python-flavoured Hitchcock spoof staged as part of Arts Club on Tour series, to March 9 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage. Tickets $25 to $43, 604-5015566, tickets.surrey.ca.


 
The 39 Steps,

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James Shepherd & the Bare Bones, with guest Stephen


 
A scene from the documentary film Harry Belafonte

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"Bermuda Avenue Triangle": Surrey Little Theatre stages adult comedy written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna, to Feb. 23 (held over) at 7027 184th St., Surrey. Show times 8 p.m. Tickets $15, 604-5768451, brownpapertickets.com. Info: surreylittletheatre.com.


 
South Surrey-based Collect Call

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Valentine's Blues Extravaganza: Powder Blues Band and James "Buddy" Rogers perform Saturday, Feb. 16 at Rhumba Room bar, 1160 King George Blvd., South Surrey.


 
Wild hikes and other travel adventures

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Barracuda: The Music of Heart for Valentine's: Concert featuring Heart tribute band Saturday, Feb. 9 at Blue Frog studio in White Rock.


 
Peninsula resident Eric Samuels

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Red Chamber: Concert presented by Peninsula Productions 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave.,White Rock. "Red Chamber straddles traditional and contemporary, whether it be ancient Chinese string-band music seldom heard in the west, bluegrass or jazz fusion." Tickets $25 advance, $30 at door, available at Tapestry Music 1335 Johnston Rd., White Rock, also tickets.surrey.ca. "An Evening of Chamber Music": Surrey Symphony Society presents concert 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Sunnyside United Church, 15639 24th Ave., Surrey. Tickets are $10. Featured are the society's chamber music students and faculty. Email gm.surreysymphony@gmail.com to reserve tickets.


 

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David Sinclair and Keith Bennett: Musical duo in concert Friday, Jan. 18 at Blue Frog recording studio/concert hall in White Rock, with special guest Ron Fairbairn. Show at 8 p.m. Info: 604-542-3055, bluefrogstudios.ca.


 
Comedian Jeremy Hotz brings his "Magical Misery Tour"

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White Rock Chamber Music concert 7: 30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Crescent Gardens Retirement Residence, 1222 King George Blvd. (beside "Pink Palace" hotel), featuring Phoebe Yin (pianist), Antoinette Sommer (vocalist), Sandpipers Recorder Ensemble, Jessica Hebbel and Kim McCue of the Young Peoples Opera Society, Alex Chernets & Teresa Lu (piano duets) and Karen Lu (vocalist). Everyone welcome. Admission: suggested $5.


 
Acclaimed Heart tribute band Barracuda

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Silver Life Seniors Health & Wellness Expo hosted by CARP: A New Vision of Aging for Canada on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. at Pacific Inn Hotel, South Surrey. "A day of Breakfast, Beauty and Bling plus Tea Tours and Fun." Free admission, free parking, 1160 King George Blvd. Dr. Art Hister from Global TV will be speaking at 11 a.m. about "Yes You Can: A Simple Guide to a Longer, Healthier and Happier Life for Seniors."


 

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David Sinclair and Keith Bennett: Musical duo in concert Friday, Jan. 18 at Blue Frog recording studio/concert hall in White Rock, with special guest Ron Fairbairn. Show at 8 p.m. Info: 604-542-3055, bluefrogstudios.ca.


 
Microcosmos Quartet joins students of Surrey Symphony Society

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"A Little Chamber Music": Surrey Symphony Society presents an evening of chamber music performed by the Microcosmos Quartet and Surrey Symphony Society chamber music students, 7: 30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Surrey Christian School auditorium, 15353 92nd Ave. Admission by donation.