LIVE @ The Reach

LIVE @ The Reach, an eclectic music/performance series presented by The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford,  is a great night of performances surrounded by the latest exhibitions.  For more information and tickets call 604 864-8087 x 111 or email info@thereach.ca.  Tickets can also be purchased on-line. 

Longhand Trio

Sat Feb 18 @ 7pm
Tickets $15/$12 students
On sale now at The Reach
This jazz power trio of Tony Wilson, Skye Brooks and Russell Scholberg bring you everything from classic guitar trios to harmonica saw and percussion to
harmonica vocals and bass. Along with original music, Longhand offer their unique interpretations of jazz, blues and classic Motown tunes. Don't miss this show!  Get tickets on-line.

Special Events

Goya: Conversations on War & Peace

Sat Feb 4
12-4:30pm
The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford
32388 Veterans Way
&  Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

The Nature of War Today 
Keynote Speaker - Ernie Regehr

The Nature of Peace Today
Panelists - Dr. Victoria Marie, Dr. Saul Arbess

Conversation:  How do cultural practitioners explore  the issue of war and conflict?
Dr. Dorothy Barenscott, Artist Dick Averns

The Reach and the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) bring a Peace Symposium to Abbotsford that explores the nature of peace and the relationship between art and peace-making.  The symposium being is  held in conjunction with the exhibition GOYA: THE DISASTERS OF WAR AND LOS CAPRICHOS, Organized by the National Gallery of Canada.  This event begins at 12pm with a tour of the exhibition followed by the symposium sessions at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium adjacent to The Reach. The symposium is free of charge.  All are welcome to attend. RSVP kwahamaa@thereach.ca by January 27.

Special Events

Films in February @ The Reach

In conjunction with Waterscapes: Reframed and  Goya: The Disasters of War and Los Caprichos, The Reach presents a series of  free film screenings on Thursday evenings in the month of February. RSVP to info@thereach.ca

Up the Yangtze
Thurs Feb 9 & 23 @ 7pm
Up the Yangtze directed by Yung Chang, is an award winning documentary that follows a luxury cruise boat down the Yangtze River. It looks at a young family (among over one million people who were displaced) whose lives are changed forever due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in history.

Goya's Ghosts
Thurs Feb 16 & Mar 1 @ 7pm
Goya's Ghosts, directed by two-time Academy Award winning director Milos Forman, and three-time Academy Award winning producer Saul Zaentz, Goya's Ghosts is a sweeping historical epic told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and the start of the Napoleon's invasion of Spain, the film captures the essence and beauty of Goya's work, best known for its colorful portrayal of the royal court and its people, and grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain.

Artist Drop-In

Continues due to popular demand!

The Reach invites all artists to join the "artist drop-in" which occurs on most Thursdays from 6-8:30pm. Bring a started piece to work on or just come for a great conversation with like minded people. We are considering  inviting speakers and critics and perhaps getting a model for a drawing session. For more info, please contact Ursula Rettich at urettich@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity - free room and coffee. Everyone can help in planning to make this a successful event.

Thursdays
Feb 2, 9, 16
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
6-8:30pm
Free