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When ArtsBC announced its Community Arts Champions for 2011, nobody was more surprised than Diane Ferguson. The award was only given out to three people – for their contributions to the development and promotion of the arts in their communities – and Ferguson was one of the winners. “Actually, I was quite shocked,” she said.

There are all kinds of delightful musical treats in store at the spring concert of the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra on May 28 at the Chilliwack Alliance. The CSO program promises a joyful ride, with Mozart, a little jazz, piano concertos, saxophone, even the Moody Blues song, Nights in White Satin.

Pamela and Bruce McBride and over 50 other guests enjoyed a great dinner and auction at the 4th annual Hope and District Art Council's 'Dine and Depart with Art' fundraiser held at the Hope and District Golf and Country Club, Saturday, May 7.

Show runs at Ranger Station through to May 27

Fifty years later, they're still teaching each other

From within the stone rises beauty

Spring is finally here and with it comes the province-wide presentation of Arts and Culture Week, April 10 - 16. This celebration, sponsored by the Assembly of BC Arts Councils, continues to promote arts and cultural activities throughout the province.