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centrestagetable of contents4 WELCOME6 CALENDAR8 HEAR! HERE! NIAGARA MUSIC SERIES11 HOT TICKET MEMBERSHIP PERKS12 THE FILM HOUSE14 PAVLO & REMIGIO: GUITARRADAS17 CANADA’S BALLET JÖRGEN: SWAN LAKE18 I.AM.ME DANCE CREW20 PROARTEDANZA23 JAZZ & FUNK MUSIC SERIES24 ANDRÉ-PHILIPPE GAGNON26 ESSENTIAL COLLECTIVE THEATRE: THE FIGHTING DAYS31 COWBOY JUNKIES33 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE34 AN EVENING WITH THE SIX STRING NATION GUITAR36 WHY NOT THEATRE: ICELAND38 FAMILY FUN @ THE PAC40 THEORY OF A DEADMAN41 ROOTS & BOOTS MUSIC SERIES42 BASIA BULAT44 QUINN SULLIVAN46 MACEO PARKER49 CRITELLI’S CELTIC SERIES50 NIAGARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS NIAGARA51 BROCK UNIVERSITY CONCERTS52 VOIX DE VILLE EXTRAVAGONZO53 CULTURE DAYS AND OPEN HOUSE AT THE PAC54 THE ART OF GIVINGEDITORS: Michael Chess, Jordy YackCOVER ARTWORK AND CENTRESTAGE DESIGNER: Lisa ManciniADVERTISING COORDINATOR: Kayley [email protected] Launch Edition - Fall 2016@ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 20162 CENTRESTAGE
BOX OFFICEORDER YOUR TICKETS BOX OFFICE COORDINATESOnline 24/7 - FirstOntarioPAC.ca FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreIn Person FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office 250 St. Paul Street, Downtown St. CatharinesBy Email [email protected] Niagara Region, ON, L2R 3M2By Phone 905-688-0722TTY 905-688-4TTY (4889) Toll Free 1-855-515-0722 BOX OFFICE HOURSGET SOCIAL Monday to Friday, 10AM to 6PM Saturday, 10AM to 2PM Facebook.com/FirstOntPAC Summer and holiday hours may vary. Twitter.com/FirstOntPAC Instagram.com/FirstOntPAC Bit.ly/FirstOntPAC_YouTubePARKING Church Street Carlisle Street Centre StreetAcademy King StreetOn-site parking is not available at the FirstOntario James Street Garden BusPerforming Arts Centre; however, there are more Terminalthan 1,000 spots available in nearby parking garages, Parksurface lots and on city streets within a five-minute St. Paul Streetwalk to the PAC. Bond StreetWe recommend the multi-level covered Garden Park / Queen Street Head StreetCarlisle Street Garage with 595 spaces and 26 accessiblespaces. Please visit StCatharines.ca/Parking for a complete William Street Marilyn I. Walker School Race Race Streetlist of parking locations. Drop off points are available in front Ontario St. Paul Streetof the Box Office Entrance on St. Paul Street as well as the Geneva StreetMcGuire Streetfront doors closest to Partridge Hall along Carlisle Street. Street MeCriedniatnreWe are also conveniently located kitty-corner from Westchester Crescent Highway 406 Bus TerminalSt. Catharines main bus terminal making us very accessiblevia public transit. Special event parking is $5 when events McGuire Streetare happening at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centreor Meridian Centre. Payment is by cash only and is paid onentrance to the garage / parking lots. L - LOT / G - GARAGEPAC STAFF LINDA HILKO RENTAL CONTRACT SUPERVISOR ELAINE SMITHIES CLIENT SERVICES SUPERVISORSTEVE SOLSKI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BILL MERWIN MAINTENANCE & SECURITY COORDINATORJANIE GRAND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CARLOS ROBAYO ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISORSARA PALMIERI PROGRAMMING & MARKETING MANAGER LEONA MCDONALD ADMINISTRATIVE CLERKMICHAEL CHESS MARKETING SUPERVISOR TANYA WALSH ADMINISTRATIVE CLERKANNIE WILSON PROGRAM SUPERVISOR MARIOLA HILL BOX OFFICE CLERKKAYLEY CORUPE SALES & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATORSTÉPHANIE FILIPPI AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR BOX OFFICE AGENTS:LISA MANCINI MARKETING & DESIGN COORDINATOR KRISTA ASHFORD, BECKY CAMPBELL, PATRICIA COMFORT, SARAHJORDY YACK COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR FRASER, JENNA LEASK, DANA MORIN, TINA MOUSLEY, LEYA POULOUSKI, SIOBHAN RODRIGUEDAVID RAPELJE OPERATIONS MANAGERKATHLEEN ROSS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR FRONT OF HOUSE LEADS:ROB ROBBINS SENIOR TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR KATH DAVIES, THELMA FORRESTER, ERIC HASLAM, JULIA HILL,KEN GARRETT TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR ROSEMARIE HUBER, RYAN HULL, KAITLIN RACEROBERT NICHOLLS TECHNICAL SUPERVISORJENNIE DIMARCO OPERATIONS SERVICES COORDINATOR CENTRESTAGE 3JENNIFER HUNT-CARBONARA OPERATIONS SERVICES COORDINATOR
Welcome The dog days of summer are coming to a close and downtown St. Catharines is getting ready for another bustling season of word-class entertainment. Our downtown streets continue to transform with new restaurants and businesses springing up to complement our cultural and sports facilities. Indeed, our community is growing. We have been inspired by the outpouring of enthusiasm and support that has guided us through our inaugural season at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. To celebrate our first birthday, we’ll be opening our doors on Saturday 1 October as a part of CULTURE DAYS. Join us for FREE workshops and activities, guided tours and birthday cake! For our sophomore season, we are proud to continue in our aim to add to the cultural landscape of St. Catharines. Niagara has been nurturing a truly distinct arts scene for years and, as the pages of this magazine will elaborate, our vibrant local arts community is the PAC's greatest asset. Our HOT TICKET season includes a wide array of professional music, theatre, dance, comedy and multidisciplinary arts to inspire and delight. We look forward to hosting you at the Centre soon! Sara Palmieri, Programming and Marketing Manager Steve Solski, Executive Director NEW SWEET SEAT UPGRADE AVAILABLE! Upgrade your seat in Partridge Hall to a VIP box seat for just $30 each ticket. On sale to members 17 Sept and general public 1 Oct. Call our box office or visit www.FirstOntario.Ca for all the details.4 CENTRESTAGE
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COMING SOONStolen Theatre CollectiveBURTON CUMMINGS Why Not Theatre& Brock University Up Close and Alone ICELAND TUE 18 OCT • SOLD OUTTHE ASH MOUTH MAN FRI 11 + SAT 12 NOV • ANDRÉ-PHILIPPE GAGNONTHU 15 - SUN 25 SEP TOOPY AND BINOO The Legendary Man OfHear! Here! Niagara Music Series 1000 Voices! Fun and Games WED 19 OCT - ENGLISH TUE 22 NOV •THE MARK LALAMA TRIO THU 20 OCT - EN FRANÇAIS • THEORY OF A DEADMANwith Gregory Hoskins + Ariana GillisBrock University’s MIWSFPA Unplugged201SUN18SEP• GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA II FRI 25 NOV • SAT 22 OCT Niagara Symphony OrchestraNiagara Symphony Orchestra Niagara Symphony Orchestra MW2 – THE ARTMW1 - LIGHT TRANSCENDENT POPS1 – CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF PASSACAGLIASUN 18 SEPT with John Williams SUN 27 NOVMedipac and the CSA SAT 22 OCT + SUN 23 OCT BASIA BULATSNOWBIRD LIFESTYLE Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series TUE 29 NOV •PRESENTATIONS THE MARK LALAMA TRIO Gallery PlayersTUE 20 SEP with Wendell Ferguson + Janie Grand ELEMENTSShantero Productions SUN 23 OCT • FRI 2 DECTHE COMIC STRIPPERS Essential Collective Theatre QUINN SULLIVANSAT 29 SEP THE FIGHTING DAYSSt. Catharines Culture Days THU 27 OCT - FRI 4 NOV • SAT 3 DEC •PAC 1ST ANNIVERSARY COWBOY JUNKIES Brock University’sOPEN HOUSE Viva Voce Choral Series THU 27 OCT •SAT 1 OCT YO LE CANTO (I SING!) Shantero ProductionsRoger Wyatt + Peter Shea Quartet SAT 3 DEC THE STAMPEDERSA SINATRA SONGBOOK Andrew Martin Music SUN 30 OCTSAT 1 OCT CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Legends of Rock n RollHear! Here! Niagara Music Series SUN 4 DEC CLASS OF '59THE MARK LALAMA TRIO Brock University’s MIWSFPA MON 31 OCTwith Daniel Romano + Guido Basso THE UNIVERSITY WINDSUN 2 OCT • SOLD OUT PROARTEDANZA ENSEMBLEPAVLO AND REMIGIO Diversion and Fearful Symmetries WED 2 NOV • TUE 6 DECGuitarradas TourTHU 6 OCT • Classic Albums Live NATALIE MACMASTERTreehouse THE BAND - THE LAST WALTZ & DONNELL LEAHYSPLASH'N BOOTS THU 3 NOV • A Celtic Family Christmas WED 7 DEC • SOLD OUTBig Yellow Boot Tour An Evening with theWED 12 OCT Suitcase In Point Theatre SIX STRING NATION GUITAR THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWNCanada's Ballet Jörgen FRI 4 NOV •SWAN LAKE WED 7 - FRI 9 DEC • Chorus NiagaraFRI 14 + SAT 15 OCT • ELIJAH MACEO PARKERBDE SAT 5 NOV THU 8 DEC •A VERY FROZEN MUSICAL I.AM.ME DANCE CREW Chorus NiagaraSUN 16 OCT FRI 11 NOV • MESSIAH6 CENTRESTAGE SAT 10 DEC
Niagara Symphony OrchestraTHE TARTAN TERRORSTERRA LIGHTFOOT WITH DONOVAN WOODS FAM1 – A SYMPHONYWED 25 JAN • OF STORIES FRI 24 MAR • Carousel Players SAT 10 DEC + SUN 11 DEC Kaha:wi Dance Theatre TICK Ensemble Vivant THE HONOURING SAT 28 JAN • CHRISTMAS TIDINGS FRI 31 MAR • SOME ENCHANTED EVENING SUN 11 DEC ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S With Ben Heppner and guests Paquette Productions Ltd.TUE 31 JAN •We Are In A Play! SAT 1 APR •16/17ELVIS:ACHRISTMASSPECIAL LOS LOBOSMON 12 DEC THU 2 FEB • JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOWNiagara Symphony Orchestra THE TEA PARTY SUN 2 APR •POPS2 – DREAM OF FRI 3 FEB • Geordie ProductionsCHRISTMAS… RÊVE DE NÔEL Classic Albums Live JABBERSAT 17 DEC + SUN 18 DEC FLEETWOOD MAC - RUMORS WED 5 APR •Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series THU 16 FEB • Classic Albums LiveTHE MARK LALAMA TRIO LADY SMITH BLACK MAMBAZO JIMI HENDRIX - FRI 17 FEB •with Molly Johnson + Spencer Burton ARE YOU EXPERIENCEDSUN 18 DEC • SOLD OUT TUE 18 APR •JOHN MCDERMOTT Volcano Theatre BERG, MURPHY, NORTHEY & PAGETUE 20 DEC • INFINITY WED 19 APR •A CHARLIE BROWN FRI 17 - SAT 18 FEB •CHRISTMAS Carousel Players WHITEHORSEWith TD Niagara Jazz Festival BOYS, GIRLS, AND OTHERAnd Special Guests THU 23 FEB • MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURESWED 21 DEC • Essential Collective Theatre SAT 22 APR •SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSICWED 28 DEC • THE DRAWER BOY IMMORTAL CHIMAX & RUBY FRI 24 FEB - FRI 3 MAR • A Warrior's Quest for Balance TUE 25 APR •In The Nutcracker Suite SHAUN MAJUMDERTHU 29 DEC • TANYA TAGAQ SAT 25 FEB • Nanook of the North MOUSE ON THE KEYS THU 4 MAY • TUE 7 MAR •2017 HOT TICKETS LARRY CARLTON WED 8 MAR •Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series MOON MOUSE HOT TICKETSTHE MARK LALAMA TRIO A Space Odyssey • MUSIC THU 9 MAR • • DANCEwith special guests TBA • THEATRE15 JAN, 12 FEB, 5 MAR, 2 APR • REMI BOLDUC • FAMILY SWINGIN WITH OSCAR • COMEDYLEE ANN WOMACK SAT 11 MAR •TUE 17 JAN • RHYTHM OF THE DANCECBC'S THIS IS THAT SAT 18 MAR •WED 18 JAN • TERRI CLARKTwitches and Itches Theatre THU 23 MAR •THE BACCHAE CENTRESTAGE 7THU 19 - SAT 21 JAN •
HEAR! HERE!NIAGARA MUSIC SERIESHOSTED BY THE MARK LALAMA TRIOAn organic series of songs and stories featuring internationaland local artists and our acclaimed hosts MARK LALAMA,RICH MOORE and DAVIDE DIRENZO begining at 4PM in theintimate Robertson Theatre.WITH SPECIAL GUESTS... 02OCT DANIEL ROMANO & GUIDO BASSO SOLD OUT 18SEP GREGORY HOSKINS & ARIANA GILLIS ALL TICKETS 23OCT WENDELL FERGUSON $35 & JANIE GRAND Or purchase all four 2016 shows for $120 2017 DATES: JAN 15, FEB 12, MAR 5, APR 2 (GUESTS ANNOUNCED SOON) 18DEC MOLLY JOHNSON & SPENCER BURTON SOLD OUT SERIES SPONSORSPHOTO BY NINO ARDIZZI-DIZZIFOTO8 CENTRESTAGE
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Join the PAC!Benefits of a HOT TICKET membership Hello! I'm Carly Pacard, I'm the first to and I'm a HOT TICKET member! know about added Check out just a few of my HOT TICKET shows! favourite member benefits! Free corkageat The Office Tap & Grill. Yes please! 4 HOT TICKETS 9 39831983018010 to Burton Cummings! I saved $120 on my ticketsA Season membership to Moksha Yoga St. Catharines. Feeling the zen of saving of $200 Date night! A discountCowboy Junkies on a wide variety of loose leafswith my sweetie teas, including my favourite Rooibos blends.SAVED My popularity is on the rise! I get to feel good about I get to bring a friend for free knowing that I am a part$15 to loads of PAC shows! of nurturing a vibrant artistic scene in Niagara. TOTALLY FEELING THE BENEFITS Over $300 in savings. Become a member today for only $100. Visit FirstOntarioPAC.ca for a full list of member benefits! CENTRESTAGE 11
The Film HouseSeptember & October 2016With cooler weather and shorter days, the Film House program kicks it up into high gear. Two-thirds of the waythrough our first year of programming, word’s circulating that the Film House is simply the best place in Niagara toexperience the rich world of cinema. Great films, craft beer, and fine Niagara wines make a good mix with a pipinghot bag of popcorn. Reflecting the interests of our community makes certain that Niagara’s got its own film thinggoing on. Check the NIAGARA ORIGINAL SCREENINGS described on these pages that are peppered throughSeptember and October amidst first-run features, reel gems, and our doc spotlights. Check out the full lineup atFirstOntarioPAC.ca or in the pull-out calendar in the middle of this magazine! ScFrereneineg INTO THE WIND - Wednesday 7 September 8PM USA, Canada 2010. Dir. by Steve Nash and Ezra Holland, 51 min. NR Free screening presented in partnership with Terry Fox Foundation I remember being a six-year-old boy and waking up every morning and rushing to the TV to see where Terry was that day. To see him running or hobbling across our country for the spirit of community and looking out for others was something that has stuck with me ever since. To see his face hiding the pain and to hear his words disguising the sacrifice was as motivating and as educational an experience as I’ve ever had. - Three-time NBA MVP and first-time director Steve Nash on Terry Fox and making Into the Wind SIDEWAYS - Thursday 15 September 9:30PM USA 2004. Dir. by Alexander Payne, 126 min. 18A Sideways follows a pair of 40 year-old men on a road trip through California wine country. Planned as a bachelor’s send-off, groom-to-be Jack (Thomas Haden Church) and dissatisfied writer Miles (Paul Giamatti) become romantically intertwined with two women. Comedic and self-destructive events ensue. Miles maligns Merlot throughout the film, repeatedly professing his hatred for the common variety, while Pinot Noir sales bumped 16% in the US with his cinematic endorsements. Sideways screens just in time for the Niagara Wine Festival. HOW TO BUILD A TIME MACHINE - Wednesday 21 September 8PM Canada, 2016. Dir. by Jay Cheel, 82 min. NR Jay Cheel is a documentary filmmaker from St. Catharines. His feature debut, Beauty Day about local cable TV hero Captain Video premiered at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. How to Build a Time Machine focusses on two men who are unusually and uniquely obsessed with time travel. How to Build a Time Machine is Jay’s second feature documentary. in the loop - Thursday 23 September 7PM USA 2009. Dir. by Armando Iannucci, 106 min. 14A Armando Iannucci directs this eviscerating satire of politicians and their handlers spinning and manipulating while global conflict hangs in the balance. Shot in a docu-vérité style it’s all a little too believable. The frequent berating that Malcolm Tucker (portrayed with spitting ferocity by Peter Capaldi) subjects his colleagues to is worth the price of admission alone.12 CENTRESTAGE
HOT SHOTS - PREMIERE! What People AreWednesday 28 September 8PM Saying AboutCanada 2016. Dir. by David Barlow, 20 min. NRSt. Catharines has produced artists with an astounding the Film House!range of talent in film, on radio, on television, and onstage. In HOT SHOTS some of these individuals share ...........................................................................how their years in St. Catharines influenced their careersin the entertainment industry. This short doc directed “It’s been AMAZING having a Filmby St. Catharines’ native David Barlow premieres in House in downtown St. Catharines,advance of MR ZARITSKY ON TV, a feature about the bumping into friends in a brand newAcademy Award-winning filmmaker acclaimed as one 200 seat art house with cool films!”of Canada’s best journalistic documentarians. Guesswhat? He’s another St. Catharines-born talent and the Geoff Farnsworthfilm is co-directed by yet another St. Catharines native, ArtistMichael Savoie. “The Candy Store of Film!! WhatHARD CORE LOGO a choice! About 25 different titlessaturday 15 october 7PM appear in the varied lineup each month. Surprises galore.”Canada 1996. Dir. by Bruce MacDonald, 92 min. AAJohn Griffin of the Montreal Gazette called Don Alexander,it, “a masterful exercise in edgy virtuoso film TV pioneer and Video Makercraft, subversive propaganda and exhilarating (Retired)entertainment.” Considered one of the best Canadianfilms of all time, Hard Core Logo steeps you in the sweat “Wow what a treat being able toof desperate punks chasing down the road in search of walk downtown to see the type ofdisappearing dreams. Directed by Bruce MacDonald challenging, award-winning, cuttingand based on Michael Turner’s book, Hard Core Logo edge films we were missing inis presented in partnership with Brock University’s St. Catharines.”Concept of Vancouver Conference. Michael Turner isscheduled to briefly introduce the film. Sandy Middleton PhotographerZimbelism: George S. Zimbel’s70 Years of Photography “Having The Film House downtownWednesday 19 October 8PM is a game changer. From quirky documentaries, to new dramas, to theCanada 2016. Dir. by Gratton Jean-Francois classics, I feel lucky every time I see aand Matt Zimbel (of MANTECA), 90 min. G movie downtown.”George Zimbel’s work has documented the twentiethcentury with grace, spontaneity, and a remarkable Linda Steer,eye for telling a story in one 35 mm frame. This fresh Brock University Professordocumentary title will be presented with selectphotographs by Zimbel displayed at the PAC. “The new Film House fills a real need for local film-lovers who feelTHE WAR ROOM underserved by the limited offeringsWednesday 26 october 8PM at multi-plex chains, and who crave an immersive, shared cinematicUSA 1994. Dir. by Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker, experience beyond the confines of96 min. PG their own living rooms.”Directed by spouses Hegedus and Pennebaker, TheWar Room chronicles Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign for Dennis Soron,the American presidency. The documentary focusses Brock University Professoron Clinton’s campaign headquarters in Arkansasand follows Communications Director George “Your choice of what movie to see inStephanopoulos and Lead Campaign Strategist James St Catharines used to be restrictedCarville as they try to navigate and control the media. to the latest Hollywood action adventure fare. There was no point in plopping down huge cash for yet another Marvel adaptation. The Film House has classics: old classics, new classics, and not yet classics. And if you’re a member, the cost is $7! Seriously, $7!” Sean Quaint, CENTRESTAGE 13 IT Systems Manager
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC Canadian producerF-cRomEpEosetrrDiaal vcidlass for HFoOrtTunaTtIeClyKfoErTunmiveemrsbael rmsu! sic Foster. They also caught the attention lovers Pavlo and Remigio’sWORLD MUSIC of Oprah Winfrey, who invited theOne is a Canadian of Greek heritage, group to appear on her show where collaboration will allow audiencesthe other Portuguese – together to again focus on and enjoy theirthey've created a harmonic sound Relax. Breathe. Feel.they were joined mid- performancethat appeals to audiences all acrossthe world. by surprise guest Celine Dion to singAward-winning Mediterranean guitarist Leonard Cohen's \"Hallelujah.\"Pavlo is teaming up with the virtuosic exquisite artistic expression.Portuguese-Canadian tenor, Remigio - Mike ZettelPereira, a vocalist who is equally as NiagaraThisWeek.comgifted as a guitarist, composer and Fluent in four languages, he performssongwriter. a wide range of styles. Pereira's debutThe two will be at the FirstOntario solo album Destino fused SpanishPerforming Arts Centre for the guitar, Portuguese fado and Italianfirst time this Fall as part of their love songs, while his more recent solo\"Guitarradas Tour,\" in support of their effort Incanto showcased famous Pavlo and Remigiorecent album collaboration. Italian opera arias. Guitarradas TourOn this guitar-driven album, Pavloand Pereira, also known for his work PARTRIDGE HALLwith The Tenors, the music wasrecorded in 432hz, which is called the Unite yourHis Guitarradas collaboration allows mind,RMEbEGoMUdBLyEARRa: :$n$4d563spirit.\"healing frequency\" for its tendencyto promote healing, soothing and, Pereira to further showcase hissimply, good feelings. fretboard talents alongside thePavlo started playing guitar at age masterful Pavlo.10, and by time he reached his 20s Thu 6 Oct 7:30PMhis music was getting out to recordcompanies. He found an audience by The Place for Yoga and Pilates in Niagarastaying true to his roots, one that hasgrown well beyond his Mediterranean GHeonttYleogYaog•aH•aPthilaatYeosg•aP•reVninaytaasl aYoFgloaw• YBoagbay•&AMeroiaml YYooggaabackground. Pavlo tours 10 countries ayear, regularly selling out in such unlikely 105 Queenstonplaces as Taiwan and South Korea. www.yogAs he recalled in an interview prior to 905-a performance last spring in Windsor,it's because people crave a real sound. VOTED #1 HEARING CLINIC\"What I found in today’s day and age,with the access to the Internet and Standard’s Readers Choice Awardeverything else, if you just write greatmusic and music that is true, it will find St. Catharinesa home,” Pavlo told the Windsor Star.Pereira, meanwhile, began his musiccareer playing in local Niagara rockbands, following that up with classicaltraining at Le Conservatoire duQuebec, including rock, pop, reggae,opera, Latin and classical.He achieved significant internationalsuccess as part of vocal quartetThe Tenors. They have performedon a multi-continent tour, sang withrenowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, andshared stages with such luminariesas music legend Quincy Jones and CENTRESTAGE 15
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Swan LakeCANADA’S BALLET JÖRGEN DANCEBallet Jörgen Canada celebrates its the 17th century classic, setting it in25th anniversary season with the the picturesque seascape of Novaworld’s most renowned Classical Scotia’s Fortress of Louisbourg.Ballet, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Featuring lavish sets, incredibleBengt Jörgen, one of Canada’s costumes and outstanding dancers,most distinguished classical ballet the moving performance showcaseschoreographers is delighted to bring the extraordinary beauty ofthe production to the FirstOntario traditional ballet while also servingPerforming Arts Centre so that our to reflect Canadian heritage. Thispatrons can see, experience and be ‘‘beloved production will featuretouched by this most extraordinary more than 12 local dancers. Ballet Jörgen hasof all ballets.This classical production is one of spent 25 years makingthe most magical, beloved ballets—astory of true love, the union of two ballet accessible to peoplesouls and the ultimate sacrifice tobe set free. all over Canada. WithThe production is classical whileinnovating traditional form. Bengt Canada’s Ballet Jörgen productions as outstandingJörgen’s signature hint of Canadianidentity adds an engaging touch to Swan Lake as Swan Lake, it's obvious PARTRIDGE HALL we are very fortunate REGULAR: $47 indeed.” MEMBER: $40 - THE COAST CHILDREN (13 + UNDER): $25 Fri 14 + Sat 15 Oct 7PM CENTRESTAGE 17
ProArteDanzaPASSION IN Italy, Campanella now resides in the bustle of Toronto.PERFORMANCE The cultural differences between his home and current residence is astounding. “We go so fast here. WeDANCE never stop. Everything has a hectic speed attached“We’re top heavy. Always looking to infuse meaning,” to it,” reflects Roberto. “I come from a place wheremuses ProArteDanza’s co-Artistic Director Roberto workplaces see the value of sharing meals together,Campanello on human nature. “We’re often so busy two hour lunches are a given so people have time totrying to understand that we forget that other be with their families and recharge for the afternoon’selements need to be fulfilled without us rationalizing work. I was recently working on a film and sawevery single moment. Sometimes we need to take production staff eat their lunches at their desks whileexperiences in with our hearts first.” typing away. It is unfortunate that it does nothing for productivity but it does a lot for bad health.”ProArteDanza is back this fall with two extraordinary Campanella’s piece pulses to the rhythm and themodern ballet pieces that embody their motto frenzy of daily life and, in its artful presentation, asks“Passion in Performance.” ProArteDanza has been us to reflect on the hectic speed in which we live.dazzling Canadian audiences with their signature “We ask audiences to open their hearts to experiencefull-throttle physicality and emotionally resonant the phenomenon of what’s happening,” Campanellaperformances since 2004. notes of their work. “What I keep finding is that whether or not an audience likes the concept of a“We create work in hopes that it will make a true piece, we keep them on the edge of their seats byhuman connection,” says Campenella communicating with passion and love.”The first piece, Diversion was created for Ballet ProArteDanza breaks down the barriers betweenBritish Columbia in 2011. In his piece, co-Artistic ballet and modern dance and showcases the brightestDirector Robert Glumbek examines various departures talents from both worlds through work that is trulywe experience in life, both the expected and the contemporary and of our time.unexpected; the inevitable and the undesired. Thework explores subjects of loss, isolation, and the ‘‘ The best small-imposed psychological journey that is the outcome ofunexpected departures. It features ProArteDanza’s scale contemporary balletsignature dazzling and ferocious physicality. Set to a company in Canada.driving electronic score by Marconi Union, Diversion iscontemporary ballet at its best. - GLOBE AND MAILThe second piece of the evening is a world premiere. ProArteDanzaFearful Symmetries uses music of the same name by Diversion and Fearful SymmetriesJohn Adams that is, according to Adams, structuredto give the impression of continuous movement over PARTRIDGE HALLa shifting landscape. With that as a springboard, REGULAR: $47Campanella places his own experience as an immigrant MEMBER: $40to Canada in juxtaposition to the current generation of CHILDREN (13 + UNDER): $25young artists influenced by urban aesthetics and popculture. Thus, delving into the cultural adaptation of Wed 2 Nov 7:30PMour increasingly hectic and eclectic society.“I’ve always wanted to do a piece inspired by the oldtime black and white movies with their unrelentingmusical scores,” notes Campanella. “And I found as Iwatched these movies, I identified with the frantic dayto day living of these characters.” Born and raised in18 CENTRESTAGE
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ANDRÉ-PHILIPPE GAGNONTHE LEGENDARY MAN opening ceremony of the winter Olympics in CalgaryOF A 1000 VOICES! (1988), was invited to perform during the universal Exhibition in Brisbane, Australia (1988), and became COMEDY the first Québécois (and the only one to this day!) toHot off the heels of an international tour with global host the JUNO Awards (1989).superstar Celine Dion, master impersonator André-Philippe Gagnon brings his wildly entertaining and Gagnon continues to make people laugh all over therenowned show to St. Catharines. world, with invitations to perform for royalty, and receiving many more awards and accolades.For almost 30 years now, André-Philippe Gagnonhas made a career as one of the most talented vocal It is his vast repertoire and the ease with which hechamelons the world has ever heard! switches from one imitation to another that made his reputation, not to mention his great humour spicing upBorn in Québec City in 1962, André-Philippe Gagnon his numbers. He masterfully imitates in skits and songs,made his first television appearance when he was only 18 personalities from all walks of life: Mick Jagger, Michaelyears old. His popularity grew gradually in the following Jackson, Celine Dion, Pierre Lapointe, Elton John, Justinyears but it was in 1985 at the prestigious Montreal Timberlake, Barry White and many others.Just for Laughs Festival that he became a certifiedcelebrity. His infamous performance of the song “We Men and women in music and politics, stars from nearAre The World” included his masterfully imitations of and far are all fair game for this legendary man of 1000the 18 artists who made the song one of the biggest hits voices!of the 1980s. This performance became, for a time, thetrademark of Gagnon, leading to an appearance on The - Philippe Thivierge, Journal Le RégionalTonight Show with Johnny Carson and opening the doors LeRegional.comto perform in Europe and the United States. André-Philippe GagnonThe mid-‘80s were a turning point in the artist’s life The Legendary Man of 1000 Voices!and the beginning of extensive touring career. It L'homme légendaire de 1000 voixseems that wherever he goes, instant success follows,establishing André-Philippe Gagnon as a phenomenon PARTRIDGE HALLin popular culture. Before he was 30, he had already REGULAR: $59shattered several attendance records and ticket sales, MEMBER: $51had become the youngest presenter in the historyof the prestigious ADISQ (Association Québécoise de Wed 19 Oct 7:30PM - Englishl'Industrie du Disque) gala (1987), participated in the Thu 20 Oct 7:30PM - En français24 CENTRESTAGE
Cela fait une trentaine d’années que l’imitateur André- ‘‘You ‘‘ThePhilippe Gagnon fait carrière tant au Canada que surla scène internationale. Les 19 et 20 octobre, il sera en simply have crowd stayedspectacle au FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre de St. to hear it to on its feet,Catharines. Fait à noter, sa prestation du 20 octobre sera believe it!” stomping,offerte en français. crying - More!Né dans la région de Québec en décembre 1962, André- - THE NEW YORK TIMES More! More!”Philippe Gagnon fait son premier passage à la télévisionalors qu’il n’a que 18 ans. Il se fait ainsi connaître peu à peu - THE GLOBE AND MAILau cours des années qui suivent mais c’est réellement en1985, à l’occasion du Festival Juste pour rire de Montréal, sans compter l’humour dont il pimente ses numéros. Ilqu’il devient une célébrité. Il interprète alors la chanson imite, en sketchs et en chansons, des personnalités de tousWe are the World en imitant les 18 artistes américains qui, les horizons : Fred Pellerin, Mick Jagger, Georges Laraque,ensemble, ont fait de cette œuvre un des plus grands succès Michael Jackson, Céline Dion, Pierre Lapointe, Elton John,des années 1980. Cette performance deviendra pour un Régis Labeaume, Gregory Charles et combien d’autres.temps la marque de commerce d’André-Philippe Gagnon et Hommes et femmes de la scène musicale comme de lalui permettra de se produire en Europe et aux États-Unis. scène politique, vedettes d’ici et d’ailleurs, ils sont nombreuxÀ partir de 1986 débute pour l’imitateur ce qui deviendra à se voir parodier avec talent par cet artiste… inimitable.une partie intégrante de sa vie : les tournées. Où qu’il passe, Et cet automne, ce sera au tour de la région du Niagara àle succès est colossal, faisant de l’artiste un phénomène recevoir la visite d’André-Philippe Gagnon. Un rendez-vous àde la culture populaire. Avant qu’il ne passe le cap des 30 n2e0p16a-s17mGaanllqeuryePrl!ayers 3.5x2.5 Ad.qxp_Layout 1 8/8/16 11:52 AM Page 1ans, il avait déjà fracassé plusieurs records d’assistance etde vente de billets, était devenu le plus jeune animateur Intimate and informal chamber music concerts for music lovers!de l’histoire du gala de l’ADISQ (1987), avait participé à lacérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux olympiques d’hiver de of NiagaraCalgary (1988), avait offert une prestation dans le cadre del’Exposition universelle de Brisbane, en Australie (1988), et TICKETSétait devenu le premier Québécois, et le seul jusqu’à ce jour,à animer le Gala des Prix Juno (1989). Les années 1990 et ON SALE NOW2000 se poursuivront dans la même veine et André-PhilippeGagnon fera rire aussi bien M. et Mme Tout-le-Monde que 2016: Nov. 20, Dec. 22 & 23les têtes couronnées tout en collectionnant les prix et les 2017: Jan. 29, Mar. 25, Apr. 30, Jun. 4grandes premières.C’est son immense répertoire et la facilité avec laquelle il www.galleryplayers.ca • 905 468-1525 Save up 40%passe d’une personnalité à l’autre qui ont fait sa renommée, to Become a Subscriber CENTRESTAGE 25
the fighting daysTHE FIGHTING DAYS injustices and inequalities that still Temperance was certainly chief exist in our world,” noted Monica among Lillian’s causes, but she alsoESSENTIAL COLLECTIVE THEATRE Dufault, ECT’s artistic director. concerned herself with women’sTHEATRE We need not look beyond our own rights – she joined the CanadianSt. Catharines beloved Essential municipal borders for a historical Women’s Suffrage Association inCollective Theatre (ECT) brings a example of a hero of women’s 1883 and published an article titledtimely production to Robertson rights. St. Catharines was once “Women as Wage Earners” in 1890,Theatre to mark the centenary home to a very strong community arguing for women’s equal accessof the first Canadian women who of engaged and dedicated women to careers and equal pay for equalwon the right to vote. The Fighting who devoted their time to various work. Miss Phelps was well aheadDays by Wendy Lill carries an women’s organizations and of her time in this respect – Ontarioimportant message for everyone, movements. This group includes did not enact the Fair Employmentas it celebrates visionary Canadian Mary Malcolmson, who started the Practices Act until 1951 – as provenactivists who would not settle for first Girl Scout troop in Canada by her own words:the status quo, and who were ready here in St. Catharines in 1910.to fight to achieve change. However, it is Lillian Phelps who The Newspaper is remembered as our hometown Seniors Read!The play is a stirring and ‘suffragette.’impassioned depiction of an Born in Merritton in 1859, Lillian • Strong Local Editorialimportant chapter in Canada’s was rather progressive for her time. • Easy-to-read Formathistory, when women were fighting Following her schooling, she was • Extensive Distributionfor the right to participate fully a regular speaker on the Woman’s • Bi-monthly Schedulein the life of our nation. At the Christian Temperance Unionsame time, the entire globe was in (WCTU) lecture circuit and was an Check us out –the grips of the First World War: instant – and life-long - smash hit. the seniors do!a conflict that shook humanity Lillian dedicated much of her 11 Bond St., Ste. B2,on a scale never before seen. life to the cause of the Woman’s St. CatharinesStakes were high for everyone and Christian Temperance Union. She 905-687-9861former Member of Parliament and represented the WCTU at such 1-800-627-3111playwright, Wendy Lill, brings these events as Chicago’s Columbian [email protected] to life with humour and Exposition of 1897 and, in 1895, www.seniorsreview.comdrama in her entertaining script. the Biennial Council of the World’s NNiiaaggaarraa OOwwnneedd && OOppeerraatteedd SSiinnccee 11998877 WCTU and the Council of the British“We can all take inspiration from Woman’s Temperance Association.the tenacity and fortitude of thesecharacters as we consider the26 CENTRESTAGE
“Two-thirds of the human family are St. Catharines' Essential Collective Theatrelabourers, either of brain or muscle. own Suffragette The Fighting DaysOne–half of the whole is woman, and Lillian Phelps by Wendy Lillthe question presents itself: what is ROBERTSON THEATREthe per cent of women as labourers PHOTO CREDIT: ALL TICKETS: $30and as wage earners, and what is the St. Catharines Museum N-4151accredited value of that labour?... Thu 27 - Sat 29 Oct 7PMTake again another class, school Thanks to Adrian Petry and Sun 30 Oct 2PMteachers, both male and female, Meredith Leonard at the Wed 2 - Fri 4 Nov 7PMgiving the same amount of time, St. Catharines Museum andtheir standard of excellence being Welland Canals Centre for theirequal. What do we find? That women contribution to this article.do the work and men get the wages. An exhibit celebrating theIn my own city, St. Catharines, I have achievements of local womengleaned these facts: there are two entitled “Leading the Way:teachers in our central school, both Pioneering Women ofdoing entrance examination work. St. Catharines” runs throughLast year the women promoted to December 2016 at the14 students, and the man two. The St. Catharines Museum andwoman gets $600 and the man Welland Canals Centre.$900…why is it that the woman,whose work is superior to the man’s,gets $300 less wages? Answer: sex.”In 2015, female full-time workersmade only 79 cents for every dollarearned by men, a gender wage gap of21 per cent. It is striking to know thatgender inequality in the workforce isstill prevalent, more than 125 yearsafter Phelps’ paper and 100 years afterwomen were given an opportunity toparticipate in our country’s democracy.“The strange reality is that globallythere are still women fighting for theright to vote,” notes Monica Dufaultas she reflects on the productionrelevance today.ECT has assembled an amazingcast and design team to bring TheFighting Days to Robertson Theatrethis fall as part of the 2016/2017 HotTicket Season.- Annie Wilson and Adrian Petry stcatharines.ca/culturedays @StCathCulture /StCathCulture CENTRESTAGE 27
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COWBOY JUNKIESCANADIAN MUSIC the best Canadian album of the and At the End of Paths Taken”. TheThe Cowboy Junkies couldn’t care 1980s. “We sort of scratched our set includes remastered versions ofless that 2016 marks the 30th heads and thought, ‘Really? What the albums along with newly recordedanniversary of their debut album, about Rush?’ It’s obviously a great songs that were first conceived duringWhites Off Earth Now!! honour to have something like that those sessions.“Somebody said earlier in the year, happen. We don’t really put too much “We were looking at those records‘Oh it’s the 30th anniversary of …’ thought into it besides that,” says just to pull live songs out of becausebut it’s always some anniversary Anton with some more ambivalence. we hadn’t played much of them live.of something, so we don’t get too Then we realized we’d all forgotten theexcited about it,” says bassist and Though he and his band members songs and forgotten even recordingfounding member Alan Anton – the “Timmins siblings of guitarist/ the songs and forgotten, kind of, ournonchalantly. songwriter Michael,” vocalist Margo, lives at that point because we were soFitting for a band that has outlasted and drummer Peter – don’t care busy with families and having kids andits peers in both longevity and to dwell on past achievements. doing all of that stuff. So it was a realoutput, maintaining the same four- They are revisiting the more recent blurry part of our career and then weperson lineup since the beginning past with a new box set called came across all these tapes of outtakesand never going more than three Notes Falling Slow, which packages and songs we’d never finished andyears without a new album. That together three albums from the completely forgotten about and someconsistency has established Cowboy early-2000s; “Open, One Soul Now of them were really cool,” recalls AntonJunkies as one of Canada’s most for CentreStage. “We started workingbeloved roots bands, up there with ‘‘The music on them and thought maybe we’dthe likes of the Tragically Hip and rescue a bunch of these songs and putBlue Rodeo. is sumptuous yet out a record with them. But then weOf course, in their 16-album understated, just went a step further and decideddiscography, there is one album that every brushed to package them as a box set so thenstands above the rest. Their 1988 snare or lonesome you can see how those newly-recordedsophomore album, The Trinity Session, harmonica placed songs relate to the older ones. So wehas reached legendary status. as precisely as a thought it was kind of a neat thing toJust recently, as part of the inaugural calligrapher's do for our fans and ourselves and soPolaris Heritage Prize, it was named pen-stroke.\" we’re focusing on those songs live now, which is kind of fun.” - THE GUARDIAN (UK) That is part of what fans can expect to hear in Partridge Hall in October, but the Cowboy Junkies still know fans want to hear their classic songs, including a few off of The Trinity Session. The band will play two sets, with the first half focusing on material from the box set and the second filled with classics. All the while, remaining true to their unique artistic vision and introspective, quiet intensity. - Michael Raine CanadianMusicianRadio.com Cowboy Junkies PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $49 MEMBERS: $42 Thu 27 Oct 7:30PM CENTRESTAGE 31
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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE NOTE FOR NOTE, CUT FOR CUT THE BAND THE LAST WALTZ The Last Waltz documented The Band’s seminal farewell concert. The triple album’s legacy lives on with a myriad of musicians that continue to find inspiration within the album’s unflinching 129 minutes. THU 3 NOV 7:30 PM REGULAR: $55 | MEMBER: $47FLEETWOOD MACRUMORSFleetwood Mac’s groundbreaking 1977 albumRumours became the quickest selling LP of all time,moving 800,000 copies per week at its peak.THU 16 FEB 7:30 PMREGULAR: $49 | MEMBER: $42 JiMI hendrix are you experienced Are You Experienced is the debut album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience and is widely regarded as one of the greatest debuts in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. TUE 18 APR 7:30 PM REGULAR: $59 | MEMBER: $42 CENTRESTAGE 33
An Evening with theSix String Nation GuitarCANADIAN MUSIC (And it even includes an iconic bit of An Evening with theHow do you capture the essence of a Niagara history!) Six String Nation Guitarplace as vast as Canada and a people In a dazzling and moving multimedia CAIRNS RECITAL HALLas diverse as Canadians? presentation, Jowi tells the story of the ALL TICKETS: $25Those two words - “vast” and creation of Voyageur, the compelling“diverse” - show up in most of the contributions to its construction, Fri 4 Nov 7:30PMways we describe ourselves and its debut on Canada Day 2006 onyet hockey, doughnuts, healthcare, Parliament Hill and its epic travels ALL ARE WELCOME to getbeavers and maple syrup persist as since then to events in every Province a photo with the iconic Sixthe default symbols that represent us. and Territory of Canada (and beyond!). String Nation guitar on FridayIn 1995, Peabody-Award winning At every stop, Voyageur’s story 4 November from 2pm-6pm inbroadcaster Jowi Taylor began a continues to resonate and to grow the Community Room at Mahtayjourney to create a project that would through the hands and hearts, words Cafe, just across from the PAC.close that gap between what we and music of Canadian musicians. Visit www.FirstOntarioPAC.ca forknow to be true about ourselves from As part of this Six String Nation details.a thousand different perspectives presentation, guest musiciansand how we communicate that from the Niagara region will bring This presentation is mademultidimensional essence as a kind of Voyageur to life in performances that possible in part thanks to thecommonality - both to ourselves and plant the diverse roots of the project generous support of the Niagarato the rest of the world. in Niagara’s famously rich soil. Community Foundation.It all centres around Voyageur - a It promises to be an unforgettableone-of-a-kind acoustic guitar built evening of storytelling, history, magicliterally from Canadian history and music that’s guaranteed to makerepresenting a broad array of you feel more Canadian than you’vecultures, communities and characters ever felt before - even if you’re ain every part of Canada that explores visitor to Canada!and reflects the ever evolving picture SixStringNation.comof what it means to be Canadian.
Trudeau's Paddle Rocket Richard's Ring Nancy Greene’s SkiMontreal, QC Montreal, QC Rossland, BCA canoe paddle belonging to Canada's Maurice Richard's ‘55-56 Stanley In 1968, Nancy Greene won gold (giant15th and 17th prime minister (and great Cup ring, commissioned by the slalom) and silver (slalom) at theoutdoorsman) Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Richard famiily for the team in Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble,The canoe is arguably one of Canada's place of the NHL's silver platters France. That added to her recordmost enduring symbols – a gift from in the year following the famous number of World Cup victories andCanada's native people that was suspension and ensuing riots made her the most decorated ski raceradopted, utilized and mythologized by leading up to the final against in Canadian history and Canada'severyone from Samuel de Champlain Detroit. Richard scored the Cup- Female Athlete of the 20th Century.to Tom Thompson. winning goal. Source: Nancy Greene-RaineSource: Justin Trudeau Source: Dave Treherne and John GreeneWhale Baleen Bluenose II Parliamentary CopperIqaluit, NVT Lunenberg, NS Ottawa, ONRather than teeth, some whales have Launched at Lunenburg in 1963, the Opened in 1876, it is the onlybaleen - by means of which they filter ship was built according to the original original building on Parliament Hilland eat their food. It is believed to plans of the original Bluenose, which to survive the great fire of 1916.have evolved around 30 million years was Canada’s most famous racing Recently refurbished (includingago. Baleen is used in Inuit craft but schooner until it sank off a reef in Haiti a new copper roof) the Library iswas also common other European in 1946. featured on the obverse of theitems in recent centuries. Source: Lex McKay, Senator $10 bill.Source: Suzanne Evaloardjuk and Wilfred Moore and the Bluenose Source: The Library of ParliamentBert Cervo. Preservation Trust. and Susan Murray.Theatre Capitole John Ware's Cabin Beam DHC-2 Beaver Bush PlaneQuebec City, QC Drumheller, AB Sidney, BCTheatre drapery pin designed by Alberta's first black cowboy, respected The first flight of a de HavillandAmerican architect Walter S. Painter entrepreneur, pioneer and rancher. Beaver was by flying ace Russin the Beaux Arts style, the theatre is Born into slavery in South Carolina Bannock on August 16th, 1947.at the heart of the only urban district c. 1845, he died a legend on September The plane was built to work in thein North America designated as a 12, 1905 - 12 days after Alberta became conditions of the Canadian north.UNESCO World Heritage site. a province of Canada. Source: David Curtis, Viking Air Ltd.Source: Jean Pilotte & Sylvie Jacques. Source: Royal Tyrell Museum CENTRESTAGE 35
IcelandWHYNOTTHEATRE THEATRE Why Not Theatre Set against the backdrop of the Iceland banking crisis, a confrontation by Nicolas Billon between a real estate agent and a ROBERTSON THEATRE tenant takes an unexpected turn. ALL TICKETS: $30 This intelligent and gripping tale Fri 11 Nov 8PM cleverly taps into the housing Sat 12 Nov 2PM + 8PM boom and bubble anxieties of *MATURE CONTENT* Torontonians, and more recently, Niagara residents feel during36 CENTRESTAGE uncertain times. ACCLAIM Governor General’s Award for Drama 2013 SummerWorks NOW Audience Choice Award SummerWorks Award for Outstanding New Performance Text NOW Magazine Outstanding Production NOW Magazine Outstanding Ensembles ‘‘NOW Magazine Outstanding Direction Iceland is a beautifully structured and extremely powerful play that haunts the mind. Billon is an original and exciting voice.\" ‘‘- ATOM EGOYAN [Billon’s] skillfully wrought monologues delve into story and character, weaving the three narratives into a finely knit mesh.\" - JON KAPLAN, NOW MAGAZINE
Nicolas A SONG BOOK .Billon’s absorbing ROGER WYATT WITH THE PETER SHEA QUARTET‘‘play shows how SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST 2016 three vastly different people are affected FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, ROBERTSON THEATRE ST CATHARINES by what one character calls the 8PM C-word (capitalism) and the financial INTIMATE NIGHTCLUB SETTING WITH BAR crisis. Billon is a DOORS OPEN AT 7PM / GENTLEMEN JACKETS PREFERRED masterful storyteller, drawing us into his OUR DONOR SPONSORS characters’ lives via richly detailed Blackadder Leon monologues, full of Marion & Fazari LLP haunting imagery that echoes TM_QN panel ad:Layout 1 20/04/2015 10:48 AM Page 1 throughout the play.\" ENJOY LIFE...PLAY MUSIC! - TORONTO STAR (4 out of 4 stars) PIANO‘‘Ravi Jain’s GUITAR VOICE direction is tight DRUMS and focused, while BASS the design is spare BANJO and effective… MANDOLIN A detailed and CELLO cleverly written WOODWINDS script, performed VIOLIN and directed with UKULELE real verve. This is an Iceland with Instruments Rentals Lessons Professional Music Instruction lots of fire.” www.thoroldmusic.com for all Ages - GLOBE AND MAIL [email protected] CENTRESTAGE 37
FAMILY FUN@ THE PACGasps,Giggles and Good Times Galore!Experience the magic of anunforgettable day at the theatrewith professional live theatre,dance, film and more. This season,we'll feature some popularcharacters and high-calibreexperiences that are fun for thewhole family.TOOPY & BINOOFUN AND GAMES FAMILY FUNAlways entertaining andunpredictable, this wacky cat andmouse come to the stage witha lively show based on theirpopular best-selling children'sbooks and Treehouse TV series.PARTRIDGE HALLREGULAR: $28.50MEMBER: $25Tue 22 Nov 3:30PM + 6:30PM 38 CENTRESTAGE
MAX AND RUBYIN THE NUTCRACKER SUITE FAMILY FUNAs Grandma reads the story,adorable bunny siblings Max andRuby's imaginations whisk themaway to a magical land.PARTRIDGE HALLREGULAR: $28.50MEMBER: $25Thu 29 Dec 3:30PM + 6:30PMFAMILY FILMS@ THE FILM HOUSEEvery Saturday afternoon, familiesare invited to grab some popcornand enjoy popular and classicfamily films.SATURDAYS @ 1PM$9 – general admission + HST$7 – member // 13 and under + HST CENTRESTAGE 39
THEORY OF A DEADMANTHEORY OF A DEADMAN reminiscent of their earlier work, such for us?’ It’s like, ‘Yeah, but they’reGROWS UP, SORT OF as on “Misery of Mankind,” with other going to sound so bad,’” Connolly tunes that expand into other genres tells CentreStage. “They never sound CANADIAN MUSIC and subjects, such as “Livin’ My Life good, they just sound terrible, andIn a time of reality TV fame, selfies, Like a Country Song.” the radio station has one microphonesocial media echo chambers, the “The songwriting is changing a little and they’re doing their best and weNRA, and, of course, Donald Trump, bit, but I don’t want it to get too just can’t pull it off. So I think thereit’s sometimes useful to have a weird,” Connolly assures long-time is something about that that justmusical pressure valve like Theory fans before adding with a slight annoyed us. Like, ‘Man, I want peopleof a Deadman’s latest single “Blow” laugh, “One thing I didn’t like is a to hear us and have it sound goodto realize there are other people lot of my favourite bands became acoustically.’ So we thought we putlooking around, too, thinking, “This complacent and started writing on a great acoustic tour last timeis insane, right?” these weird songs and it’s like, ‘What and it went over really well, so I think happened to this angst, man?’ So I we finally figured it out and nowIt’s a country-tinged tune with a always want to make sure that angst we can actually perform the songssense of humour, which is not what is still there and we’re still a rock acoustically and it sounds great.”casual fans may associate with band and so I still write about being Connolly promises fans, though,Theory of a Deadman after 15 years pissed off at something.” that this won’t be “a little candlelitas one of Canada’s most successful That said, when Theory of a Deadman thing where you can hear a pinhard rock bands. But everyone grows takes the stage on November 25, drop. It’s definitely going to beup, just not too much, hopefully. fans will be treated to something rock and roll,” before adding, “I new. Following a short but very recommend it to everyone who is“I think as I get older, I’ve become successful run of acoustic shows in our fan to come see it because wemore of a curmudgeon; a grumpy Western Canada last winter, the band don’t do enough of it.”old man,” says lead singer, guitarist, has decided to bring the unplugged - Michael Raineand songwriter Tyler Connolly. “So experience to select theatres in the CanadianMusicianRadio.comI started writing stuff, things that east. Ironically, their desire to do anbothered me, and it just turned out acoustic tour stems from how little Theory of a Deadmanthat these things tend to annoy they enjoyed being forced to play Unpluggedeverybody else, from the Kardashians acoustically in the past.to politics to the NRA, and it was “Since we started touring, it was all PARTRIDGE HALLalmost like the film Idiocracy.” about going to radio stations and REGULAR: $45 promoting your stuff and you’d be MEMBERS: $39It’s been two years since Theory of at this radio station at 8am aftera Deadman’s fifth and latest album, doing three shows in row and you Fri 25 Nov 7:30PMSavages, was released, which means get there and they say, ‘OK, canthey’re winding down the touring cycle you play a couple acoustic songsand looking ahead to the next project.Savages saw the band combine oldand new, blending heavier sounds 40 CENTRESTAGE
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She comes arrestingly alive,‘‘invigorated firstly by the roiling emotions and rich material of a raw breakup…” - THE GUARDIAN (UK)‘‘Bulat has the rare ability to simultaneously sing from all sides: hurt and sweet and wise.” - NOW MAGAZINE 42 CENTRESTAGE
Basia Bulat INDIE MUSIC of personal change, Bulat packed up it’s easy to take for granted howIt’s said three is a magic number for her gear and decamped to Louisville, vulnerable being open and sincere insome people, but the number four Kentucky to record with My Morning one’s art can be.is looking particularly marvelous Jacket’s, Jim James. When making the personal publicfor singer-songwriter Basia Bulat Born of a broken heart, Good Advice takes little more than clicking andthis year. is an album Bulat says she had to sending, tapping into one’s ownHer fourth album, Good Advice record, in a manner that forced personal and private experiences(released in February 2016) earned her to take risks in a way previous as source material for songs mayher a fourth Polaris Music Prize albums hadn’t. In an interview around not seem all that risky. Where postsnomination, putting Bulat in fine the time of its release, Bulat said and selfies are fleeting ephemera,company of only four other Canadian being in new studio surroundings, quickly lost amid the streams andartists who’ve earned quadruple working with unfamiliar collaborators static of social media, a work of artPolaris nods in the prize’s short history. put her in a vulnerable mindframe, (like a record), has a life far beyondSince releasing her debut album one where she was willing to take its point of creation.in 2007, Bulat’s marked out a risks with her work. “You can't make Basia Bulat has come tocomfortable niche in the Canadian anything good if you're safe. You understand, there’s bounty andindie music scene with her might embarrass yourself, but the goodness to sow from followingdistinctive style, blending eccentric, rewards are huge.” your intuition and taking inspirationunexpected instruments like the While the spritely and infectious from even the darkest and saddestautoharp or charango with her one- “Infamous” and opening song “La La of times. You can’t ask for betterof-a-kind voice on songs that borrow Lie” pop with electricity and energy, advice than that.from folk’s storytelling traditions the songs were initially fuelled by - Jim Di Gioiawhile trying to break free from the fear, regret, loss and pain. While DOMINIONATED, Quick Before It Meltsgenre’s conventions. making Good Advice, Bulat says sheNever one to get too comfortable for found strength in understanding Basia Bulattoo long in any one place (originally that heartbreak and pain “...comesfrom Etobicoke, she’s called from something really beautiful. I’m PARTRIDGE HALLLondon, ON, and Montreal home finding a way to kind of transcend REGULAR: $30as well), Bulat’s taken her music that… There’s something in fighting MEMBERS: $25to new places (both sonically and to transcend that sadness andgeographically) with Good Advice. celebrate what was there that I was Tue 29 Nov 7:30PMAfter a particularly difficult period looking to express in the record.” In our digitally connected world, CENTRESTAGE 43
QuSinulnlivan ‘‘ Some of theA LEGEND IN young players a shot onstageTHE MAKING during his shows, but that his time biggest cheers of with Sullivan was different. \"I had the [CrossroadsBLUES MUSIC to unplug his amplifier to make sure Guitar] festival wentStanding on a stage jamming with it was him,\" Guy marveled about to a kid who is stillblues legends Buddy Guy and the that night. \"I'm like, 'There's no in middle school:late B.B. King is about as close way in the world you can play these Quinn Sullivan.”to a spot in heaven as you can notes.' He was hitting Eric Clapton,get for a blues guitar player. For he was hitting me, Stevie, Jimi - ROLLING STONEQuinn Sullivan, that extraordinary Hendrix. I couldn't even play a radioexperience at New York’s famed when I was seven or eight years old! going on in the house. That wasBeacon Theatre was even more Players like him come along once in one of those things that was soremarkable given the fact he was a lifetime. I said, 'I need to let the primary to me, listening to music.just nine years old at the time. world know about you.'\" I remember being three-years- Now 17-years-old and touring in old with headphones on, and my“I can’t even put into words what support of his third and most parents playing me great music likethat was like,” said Sullivan, the recent album, Midnight Highway, the Beatles, the Stones, the AllmanNew Bedford, Massachusetts Sullivan continues to rack up Brothers and Grateful Dead. I wasguitar prodigy who’s been wowing incredible experiences thanks to three when they bought me a littleaudiences since picking up the his virtuosity with the guitar. A guitar for Christmas. I think I knewguitar at the age of three. “I wasn’t second gig with B.B. where the by the age of five I wanted this toeven supposed to go to New York, legend invited Sullivan to play his be my career, I didn’t want to bebut Buddy and I were at the Boston treasured guitar “Lucille,” sharing working in a factory. I wanted toshow and B.B. invited me. I was so concert stages with the likes of Eric play music.”star struck at the same time. This Clapton, Los Lobos, Derek Trucksis what anyone in their life would and the Foo Fighters, appearances Sullivan’s musical influences aregive an arm and a leg for. It’s kind on Ellen, The Tonight Show, Oprah very much woven into the tracksof cliché to say it, but you have to and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Midnight Highway, an albumpinch yourself. I was so thankful.” and a recent tour of Europe have that sees Sullivan trying to take all been part of a whirlwind career his music in other directions whileA 2013 Rolling Stone article noted that was almost inevitable given his staying true to his blues roots.how Buddy Guy is known to give early exposure to music. “My parents had so much music “With this album, it wasn’t quite a detour but we wanted to see how far we could go,” explained Sullivan, who covers the George Harrison44 CENTRESTAGE
Quinn Sullivan. TSHAEYY Fitness & Racquets Remember that YOU CAN'T BE‘‘name. He sounds like ALL THINGS Eric Clapton, B. B. King, me, Hendrix, TO ALL PEOPLE everybody, man!” Meetings & Conferences - BUDDY GUY IN NEW YORK TIMES Fine Dining Spa & Wellness classic While My Guitar Gently Weddings & Events Weeps with exacting perfection. “I WE SAY wanted to do an album that wasn’t just one type of music. I wanted WHY NOT? something out of the ordinary, to do songs people might not have thought I’d do. It’s a step up from my first two albums. My voice is stronger, the songs are stronger. That’s the goal – to keep getting better.” As for his upcoming show in Partridge Hall, the well-travelled Sullivan says he approaches the stage with an attitude he’s learned from his blues mentor. “We try to give it our all every night. It’s one of those things I try to keep in mind, something I learned from Buddy. Whether you’re playing for 10 people or 10,000 people, every show I try to give it everything. I don’t care what my attitude is when I wake up, I make sure when I get to the stage you’re going to see a show. I play for the audience. We do a bunch of different things, just come expecting a lot of loud guitar.” - David DeRocco GoBeWeekly.com Quinn Sullivan PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $40 MEMBER: $34 Sat 3 Dec 7:30PM Niagara-on-the-Lake WHITEOAKSRESORT.COM 1-800-263-5766 CENTRESTAGE 45
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Maceo Parker2% JAZZ Playing alto, tenor, and baritone “Maceo, I want you to blow,” and98% FUNKY STUFF saxes, his staccato stabs, inventive \"Maceo, blow your horn.\" Parker riffs, wailing blasts, and clipped “was magic—anything I threw at him FUNK MUSIC accents deftly weave jazz, soul, and he came through on,” says Brown.Funk. The word wasn’t used in polite pop to define much of funk’s “sensual Since beginning his solo career insociety until Wilson’s Pickett’s hit character.” Like Atlantic honker the 1990s, the indefatigable Parkercover version of “Funky Broadway” King Curtis (along with Ray Charles, has released 11 solo albums andbrought it into the mainstream in a major musical influence), Parker’s toured throughout the world. There1967. And although we know it when full-bodied horn sound could, as they is no question that he and his bandwe hear it, it’s precise nature is say, peel paint off a wall. will, to quote Brown’s famous tune,hard to define. In his authoritative The North Carolina native’s “Make It Funky” and rock the house.Dictionary of American Pop/Rock, impressive discography reads like Now, look that up in your Funkmusicologist Arnold Shaw expounds a who’s-who of funk. He played & Wagnell’s!that “In Negro slang, ‘funk’ is an with James Brown, Soul Brother - Barry Keith Grantodour produced during sexual No. 1, on many of his big hits of the BrockU.caexcitement. The adjective, ‘funky,’ is 1960s, then boarded the mothershipused with reference to blues, jazz, or as a formative member of George Maceo Parkerrock of a sensual character.” Clinton’s pioneering Parliament and Funkadelic bands in the 1970s. More PARTRIDGE HALLMusicians as different as pop icons recently he toured and recorded REGULAR: $59George Clinton and Rick James, on extensively with Prince, who referred MEMBERS: $51the one hand, and jazz musicians to him as “The Teacher.” He has Thu 8 Dec 7:30PMHorace Silver and Art Blakey, on also worked with artists as diversethe other, have been described as as Keith Richards, Red Hot Chilifunky. There was even a wave of Peppers, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.southwestern funk in the 1970s that He's the living, breathing pulseincluded the likes of Leon Russell, connecting the rich and diverseSteve Miller, and Kinky Friedman history of funk in one extended(“play that funky music, white boy!”). horn riff. For several years Parker was theBut if funk is hard to define, there is linchpin of James Brown’s famouslittle doubt that saxophonist Maceo show. The singer would shoutParker embodies its essence. CENTRESTAGE 47
Ensemble Vivant ENSEMBLE VIVANT CHRISTMAS TIDINGS “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Performing some of the world’s most beloved seasonal music, the internationally acclaimed Ensemble Vivant - and a local children’s choir - will present an evening in celebration of life, caring, and sharing with family and friends at this most wonderful time of the year. “No matter the genre, there is magic in Ensemble Vivant’s music making.” Rick Wilkins, O.C.photo by Denise Grant ensemblevivant.com Sunday, December 11, 7:30 pm euterpemusicarts.com FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines [email protected] / www.firstontariopac.ca 905-688-0722 (0PAC) / toll free 1-855-515-072248 CENTRESTAGE
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nso niagara THE MAGIC CONTINUES symphony orchestra Chorus Niagara & Niagara Symphony bradley “To hear that first chord ‘ringing’ in Newton to a burst of applause from an thachuk Partridge Hall made the long journey enthusiastic late November audience music to that glorious stage all-worthwhile,” in Partridge Hall. director proclaimed Chorus Niagara’s Artistic \"The NSO has captured the Director Robert Cooper. imagination of Niagara audiencesJoin us for 14 Looking ahead to next season, Cooper with its adventurous programmingexciting concerts, is excited about what’s in store for and world-class guest artists,” Musicfrom Classical Family and the Chorus. “One of my very favourite Director Bradley Thachuk adds.Pops! to Masterworks, scores is Mendelssohn’s ELIJAH. It’s a “We have a nice mix of familiar andat the FirstOntario big sing…gripping choruses, awesome obscuria, Canadian content, standardPerforming Arts Centre orchestration, and exquisite solos. repertoire and the guest artists we And it all rests with the bass-baritone bring in are world-class, which I think who sings the title role. I am thrilled to contributes a lot.” welcome back Canadian bass-baritone Thachuck also looks toward a bright Russell Braun who sang his very first second season at the PAC. “The Elijah as a young emerging artist over excitement is palpable as this season twenty years ago with Chorus Niagara. builds on all the successes we have I have known Russell for many years had together. This evolution is and am delighted to showcase him heartening as we continually strive once again, now as a full-fledged to serve the Niagara region.” international vocal artist and opera Performances are expected star, in this his most famous role.” to sell out again this season! “Our orchestra has a home at last,” Visit niagarasymphony.com and announced Niagara Symphony chorusniagara.ca for details. Orchestra Board President Christopher 2016/2017Don’t miss these NSIONWGLAEVTAIICLKAEBTLSE! NOVEMBER 5, 2016opening concerts: DECEMBER 10, 2016 ELIJAHMASTERWORKS 1: MESSIAH MARCH 4, 2017LIGHT TRANSCENDENT THE FARTHEST SHORE MAY 3, 2017SUNDAY, SEPT. 18, 2016 PHANTOM OF THE OPERAPOPS! 1:CLOSE ENCOUNTERSWITH JOHN WILLIAMSSATURDAY, OCT. 22, 2016SUNDAY, OCT. 23, 2016 ALL CONCERTS IN PARTRIDGE HALL, FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTREFor tickets: 2016|2017 SUBSCRIPTIONS1.855.515.0722 AVAILABLE UNTILfirstontariopac.ca season sponsor NOVEMBER 5thniagarasymphony.com CHORUSNIAGARA.CA ChorusNiagara Box Office: 905-688-0722 or 1-855-515-0722 [email protected] CENTRESTAGE
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