MARK BERUBE

Mark Berube returns to Bozzini's for the second time on Feb. 2. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9: 30 p.m. Tickets are $20. This time Berube won't be performing solo.

Instead he will be accompanied by his band the Patriotic Few, who are making the trek from Montreal for this tour. For tickets and details call 604-792-0744 or www. bozzinischilliwack.com.

TAP TAKEOVER

Beer geeks from far and wide are set to descend on the District Public House at Five Corners on Feb. 2 for Beer-thirst.com's take over of five taps with some of Oregon and Washington State's best craft beers. Check out music at District most Saturdays and Sundays in February.

SUPER BOWL PARTY

Branch 280 of the Royal Canadian Legion invites everyone to come and enjoy the Super Bowl on Feb. 3. Kickoff is at 3: 20 p.m. Enjoy the game on their new 80inch HDTV, along with snacks and prize draws during the game.

THEATRE FESTIVAL AUDITIONS

The University of The Fraser Valley (UFV) theatre department will hold open auditions for its 18th annual Directors' Theatre Festival Feb. 5 at 7 pm. in the theatre in Building D, on the Chilliwack North campus. Local community performers, male and female, between the ages of 18 and 70 are invited to attend these auditions. Please arrive by 6.45 p.m. to allow for time to fill in an audition form. The Directors' Theatre Festival is a five-day, fringe-style, event showcasing some of the best young theatre talent in B.C., featuring directors, performers and writers from UFV and other

university and college theatre programs. The festival runs April 24 to 28 in the theatre complex on the Chilliwack campus. Call 604-7952814 or email theatre@ufv.ca.

ORANGE WIRE ART

Drop in to Annet Holierhoek's Garrison Crossing orange wire art studio to see demonstrations on how to make outdoor sculptures from an old t-shirt, preview upcoming workshops or just browse around the studio. Address is 5735 Shawnigan Dr. For more information email info@ orangewireart.ca or call 604701-7793.

MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL

The Chilliwack Lions Club presents the 66th annual Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival in February and March. Highly respected adjudicators from around B.C. are in town to evaluate the dancers and musicians. Visit the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and purchase an $8 program for the entire festival and plan your attendance. Most venues run morning, afternoon and evening at a cost of only $4 per session. For more information visit www.chilliwacklionsclubmusicanddancefestival.com.

LOUISIANA HAYRIDE

Phenomenal voices will radiate throughout the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 8 at 7: 30 p.m. as the captivating music of Elvis, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams fills the theatre with the amazing Louisiana Hayride, in Story and Song.

For tickets call the centre box office at 604-391-SHOW (7469), visit in person or purchase online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

MUSIC WITH HEART

Don't miss Music with Heart: Ukuleles and Valentines with the fast-fingers of some of the most renowned ukulele players in Canada. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre's Rotary Hall Studio Theatre will be filled with songs of love as the Langley Ukulele Ensemble showcases their expertise on Feb. 10 at 2: 30 p.m. For tickets call the centre box office at 604-391SHOW (7469), visit in person or purchase online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

SONGS OF PRAISE

Come to a Sing-Along pro-gram of traditional Christian music accompanied by the Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at First Avenue Christian Assembly, 46510 First Ave.

For further details, call 604792-0794.

KATE REID

A punky lesbian-feminist singer-songwriter who doesn't mind the moniker, this Vancouver singer is so suave with her instrument, she looks like she's been playing Whiskey A Go-Go for years. Kate Reid plays Bozzini's Upstairs Lounge Feb. 9. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9: 30 p.m. Tickets are $15. For tickets and details call 604-792-0744 or www. bozzinischilliwack.com.

GEMMELL BOOK READING

Local resident Kim Gemmell is launching her first book, Bravery, at the Downtown Sutton Busines Centre on Feb. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. BrAvery chronicles the rollercoaster of emotions and events that occur following the diagnosis of Gemmell's son Avery, who was born with a life-threatening heart defect.

She will be doing short readings from her inspiring story at 2 and 4 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. The event is open to the public and there is no charge.

To include your event, contact by email reporter Paul J. Henderson at phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com, fax to 604-792-9300 or phone 604-792-9117.