January 14, 2013

Red Chamber is a fast and furious Chinese string band that redefines WOW! Whether it be ancient Chinese string-band music seldom heard in the west, the sultry beauty of Imperial Court classics, bluegrass, jazz fusion or cutting edge contemporary creations, Red Chamber’s fiery passion embodies every note. Red Chamber takes its inspiration from the traditional Chinese “Plucked String” repertoire. Featuring only plucked strings, Red Chamber creates a unique sound while performing a repertoire that spans centuries, including transcriptions from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), to modern compositions. Red Chamber is exploring other genres of plucked string music like Bluegrass, jazz, and [...]

January 8, 2013

Let the words fly with the new season of Zero-360 Open Mic sessions! Starting next week on Thursday, January 10th at the Pelican Rouge Coffee House in Central Plaza, South Surrey (16th Avenue at 152nd Street), this casual open mic is a chance for you to meet other local authors and share your work. Come with plans to read, or just to listen. If you are planning to read, please come prepared, readers are limited to 6 minutes. Reader sign-up begins at 7:05pm with the event starting at 7.30pm. This is open to the public. Come early and enjoy one [...]

December 18, 2012

If you have a theatre lover in the family, this could make the perfect gift for them. This Holiday Season the White Rock Players’ are offering Season Tickets for the remainder of their 2012/2013 Season for only $48! ($42 for Seniors or Students). The package includes their three upcoming amazing shows: The Good Game by Roy Teed playing February 6th – 23rd, Fools by Neil Simon playing April 10th – 27th, and Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie playing June 12th – 29th. For further information, please call their box office on 604.536.7535.

December 14, 2012

Diners are in for a special treat this Sunday at White Rock’s popular Roadhouse Grille as the diner plays host to a great evening of Christmas bluegrass music. From 6pm to 9pm, enjoy some delicious food, a great ambience and some unforgettable music. Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music, and a sub-genre of country music. Bluegrass was inspired by the music of Appalachia. It has mixed roots in Scottish, Irish and English traditional music, and was later influenced by the music of African-Americans through incorporation of jazz elements. The Roadhouse Grille is located at 1781 King George [...]