Winter Celebrations 2022

Celebrate the holiday season with us! Between December 21-31, the first floor of Anvil Centre will come alive with the Winter World lantern labyrinth and performances. Winter World visits are free and include community performances and activities. The event mainstage also features ticketed events that offer something for everyone with plenty for families and art lovers alike, including Axis Theatre’s Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish and the always popular Family Ceilidh featuring Blackthorn.

During Winter Celebrations, in addition to the Winter World lantern labyrinth and ticketed performances, celebrate the holidays with family and friends at one of our FREE community performances inside the Anvil Centre Ballroom! The line-up features a blend of dance, music and singer songwriters, including Chris Clute and Victoria Groff, Jason Qiu, Kevin Lam String Quartet, world renowned Indian classical arts duo, Cassius Khan and Amika Kushwaha, and more.


Here are the show dates and time for the ticketed events:

December 22, 2022 at 2-3pm
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish by Axis Theatre Society
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
Immerse yourself in the legend of the basket ogress, Th’owxiya, an old hungry spirit that inhabits in a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods.
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December 22, 2022 at 7:30-9:30pm
Kutapira
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
This high-energy performance features a fusion of upbeat music styles intelligently selected and seamlessly blended.
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December 27, 2022 at 7:30-9:30pm
O Come All Ye Soulful
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
Join two award winning powerhouses, Dawn Pemberton and Jodi Proznick, and an all-star band as they bring a joyful and soulful bounce to your favourite holiday classics.
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December 28, 2022 at 7:30-9pm
Dandy, Phyllis & The Dimes: Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
This music-centric variety show is for all ages and for all that love candy canes, snowflakes, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and the joy of the season.
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December 29, 2022 at 11-11:45am 
Wills Jam’s Live
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
Will Stroet of Will’s Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses.
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December 29, 2022 at 2-2:45am 
RupLoops
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
RupLoops is an interactive, live looping performance, using vocal percussion, rhythmic rhymes with an arsenal of eclectic instruments from around the globe.
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December 29, 2022 at 7:30-9:30pm
Molly’s Comedy Cabaret
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
A musical variety show featuring the powerhouse vocals of actress and singer Molly Wilson, promising an evening of fun and laughter.  
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December 30, 2022 at 7:30-9:30pm
Family Ceilidh featuring Blackthorn
Location: Anvil Centre Ballroom
There is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling, as well as a dance lesson for all led by dance caller Alison Moen!
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Performance Schedule

Date Time Performer(s)
December 21 4:00-4:20pm Stage New West: Student Performers from the Stage Musical Theatre Academy
December 21 4:30-4:50pm Chris Clute & Victoria Groff
December 21 5:00-5:20pm Stage New West: Student Performers from the Stage Musical Theatre Academy
December 21 5:30-5:50pm Chris Clute & Victoria Groff
December 21 6:00-6:20pm Stage New West: Student Performers from the Stage Musical Theatre Academy
December 21 6:30-6:50pm Chris Clute & Victoria Groff
December 24 11:00-11:20am Jason Qiu
December 24 11:30-11:50am Ed & Salve Jazz Duo
December 24 12:00-12:20pm Jason Qiu
December 24 12:30-12:50pm Ed & Salve Jazz Duo
December 24 1:00-1:20pm Jason Qiu
December 24 1:30-1:50pm Ed & Salve Jazz Duo
December 27 4:00-4:20pm MUSICXCONNECT String Quartet with Kevin Lam, Mark Kim, Cassandra Feltrin and Joey Ye
December 27 4:30-4:50pm Wazaman Guitar Duo featuring Matt Silerman and Sara Wazani
December 27 5:00-5:20pm MUSICXCONNECT String Quartet with Kevin Lam, Mark Kim, Cassandra Feltrin and Joey Ye
December 27 5:30-5:50pm Wazaman Guitar Duo featuring Matt Silerman and Sara Wazani
December 27 6:00-6:20pm MUSICXCONNECT String Quartet with Kevin Lam, Mark Kim, Cassandra Feltrin and Joey Ye
December 27 6:30-6:50pm Wazaman Guitar Duo featuring Matt Silerman and Sara Wazani
December 28 4:00-5:00pm Devon More
December 31 1:00-2:00pm Maple Leaf Singers
December 31 5:30-6:30pm Cassius Khan & Amika Kushwaha

Winter World Schedule

Come enjoy the Winter World Labyrinth and kids games during the buskers and daytime performances.

Wednesday, Dec 21 from 10-6

Thursday, Dec 22 from 10-6

Friday, Dec 23 from 10-6

Saturday, Dec 24 from 10-2

Tuesday, Dec 27 from 10-6

Wed, Dec 28 from 10-6

Thursday, Dec 29 from 10-6

Friday, Dec 30 from 10-6

Saturday, Dec 31 from 10-6