Anvil Centre presents Winter Celebrations

Winter Celebrations

Dec. 18 – 29

(closed Dec. 24, 25 & 26^th)

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Step into a magical winter wonderland at the Anvil Centre, The venue will be filled with a cornucopia of entertainment for everyone – from choirs, singalongs, art installations, musical performances, arts and crafts to a hip-hop dance party and a wintry labyrinth to enjoy. The Anvil Centre will come alive with joyous sounds and displays. . This is also a celebration of the impressive talent participating in this event who now reside  New Westminster, which has evolved into a dynamic hub of professional artists, musicians and performers.

Here are just some highlights of events taking place: 

Dec. 18 – 29 @1pm–7pm daily  Winter World Walk the wintery labyrinth and enjoy the entertainment stage in a transformation of Anvil Centre you have to see to believe.  No charge to enjoy Level 1 programs.  Plus, Arts, Crafts and Heritage activities daily.

Dec. 18 @7pm Opening Night Winter’s Lights Singalong Join in for an evening of joyful songs with a roster of choirs, followed by a performance by Quayside Voices. 

Dec. 19 @7pm Indigenous Circle – Storytelling & Tea Join in uplifting Coast Salish cultural practices – Free ticket required 

December 19 – 22   

4:30pm  daily Snow Globe Dances  Small Stages presents hip hop, tap and contemporary performances inside a magical snow globe

5pm – 7pm Festive Mixers – the bar is open to mix and mingle with neighbours, co-workers and friends

5:30pm – 6:30pm Global Harmony Pairings 

December 19 Jodi Proznick (bass) and Natasha D’Agostino (voice)

December 20: Cassius Khan (tabla/voice) and David Hodgson (saxophone)
December 21: Lan Tung (erhu) and Marina Hasselberg (cello)

December 22: John Reischman (mandolin) and Patrick M’Gonigle (fiddle) 

Dec. 20 @7pm Mindful Yoga and Meditation Free drop in

Dec. 21 & 22 @7pm  Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” A professional reading of featuring Russell Roberts as Scrooge, directed by Colleen Winton. 

Tickets – $10 adults / $5 students and children

Dec. 23 @7pm Return of Light Concert  Four pairs of musicians come together to display  exquisite musicianship. Hear Jodi Proznick (bass) and Natasha D’Agostino (voice); Cassius Khan (tabla/voice) and David Hodgson (saxophone)); Lan Tung (erhu) and Marina Hasselberg (cello); John Reischman (mandolin) and Patrick M’Gonigle (fiddle). 

Tickets – $20 adults / $10 students and children

Dec. 27 @7pm The Interactive Magic of Travis Bernhardt An interactive comedy and magic show for the whole family. Tickets: $10 adults / $5 students and children

Dec. 28 @7pm Hot in Here with DJ Softieshan 

Femme forward pop and hip-hop dance party. 

Tickets: $10 adults / $5 students 

Dec. 29 @7pm the Blackthorn Ceilidh Band Tickets: $5

Events on the main level are free, but tickets are required for events in the Theatre. 

All events on the main level of the Anvil Centre are free, but tickets are required for events taking place in the theatre which can be purchased at ticketsnw.ca  

For a complete schedule, visit anvilcentre.com.

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