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Message from the Executive Director
The joy I feel when I see The ACT venues filled with enthralled audiences is my inspiration to find the best talent on tour and bring it to this region. In my role as artistic programmer I’ve made my choices and now it’s time to make yours! What you will see on our stages in the 2011/12 season is definitely choice entertainment and a wide variety of it. With something for everyone’s taste. And, as always, I encourage you to expand your horizons. When you “Pick 3 Shows and Save,” include a type of performance you haven’t tried before. You don’t have to go far to experience Great Performances in dance, theatre and even circus, plus The ACT is certainly the place to see THE best in Canadian Music this season!
To enable young people to attend performances locally all student tickets are now $15! We will be producing our 2nd Youth Week event in May featuring the dynamic show IZM by Bboyizm. We also continue our series of free Lobby Nights at The ACT on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
From the diverse array of Great Performances and Awesome Arts Programs for all ages (including Glee Clubs this year!), to the variety of Excellent Exhibits in the Maple Ridge Art Gallery—ending with a brilliant exhibit of First Nations artist Lyle Wilson—The ACT Arts Centre, Theatre and Gallery is THE place to experience a world of creativity!
All this is brought to you by the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council who is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year! The Arts Council was begun and remains in service of its terrific member arts groups and we encourage you to patronize their offerings (listed on pages 40 & 41). You are invited to join in the fun and learn more about the Arts Council and its members on Canada Culture Day, October 1, plus our Anniversary Dinner and Dance on October 21.
On behalf of your Arts Council board, volunteers, and staff, I welcome you to join us as many times as you like. I also invite you to become a donor or member of the organization—it is through this support that we are able to continue to enrich lives by Bringing the Arts to the Heart of the Community.
Lindy Sisson
Executive Director
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council
& The ACT Arts Centre and Theatre