Centre for the Arts News - April, 2009

MORE SOLD OUT SHOWS
than Elvis or The Beatles!

The Osmonds are celebrating their 50th year in entertainment and keep getting better and better. They have practically lived on a stage, thrilling millions of people with their brand of entertainment!

They have sold millions of albums and have several gold and platinum records to their credit. They have broken records for sell out performances once held by the Beatles and Elvis, and won numerous awards including the People's Choice Award, and Best Vocal Group and Best Show in Branson Missouri.

Don’t miss this rare local appearance by Osmond Brothers Merrill, Jay and Wayne for a fun filled night of harmony and hits!

Click here for tickets to this season's amazing finale.

JUST ANNOUNCED! Added opening set by local vocal group AUDACITY featuring Centre for the Arts very own Linda Hilko!

FRANCE'S BEST Gypsy Jazz ... plus wine, hors d'ouevres and CHOCOLATES Etc.

Back by popular demand — Samarabalouf is a delightfully crazy trio of musicians from Northern France inspired by world famous gypsy jazz star Django Reinhardt.

Transport yourself to France without the cost of airfare.

Their speed, energy, virtuosity, enthusiasm, humour and charm win over unsuspecting audiences every time!

Plus all ticket holders are invited to enjoy treats from Chocolates Etc. before the show!

Get tickets.

What is Gypsy Jazz?

LOCAL MUSICIANS Mark Lalama, Penner McKay and Rich Moore join Jazz Vocalist of the Year

Individually, local favourites Mark Lalama, Rich Moore and Penner McKay have been long been sought-after live and studio session musicians which has taken them through countless performances and around the world. You have undoubtedly and unwittingly heard and seen them locally or their contributions on film, television, radio and with artists such as Marc Jordan, Michael McDonald, Guido Basso, Jann Arden, Anne Murray, Dan Hill, New World Sun and Bon Jovi.

Together as Accordion Crimes they use traditional instruments in untraditional settings to create a uniquely special musical experience. A bed of exotic global percussion melds seamlessly with an adventurous double bass, while accordion and piano melodies surf above. Sometimes described as gypsy jazz, the resulting musical offspring can easily claim Mediterranean, Latin, soul, jazz, Cajun, and even Fellini-esque Carnival, as its roots.

Accordion Crimes join National Jazz Female Vocalist Of The Year and current Jazz chart topper Emilie-Claire Barlow on Friday, April 24/09.

Order your 2009-2010 HOT TICKET BROCHURE or download the pdf

Click here to view or download a PDF of the 2009/2010 season brochure.

Click here if you would like to be MAILED a brochure and information about becoming a HOT TICKET Member.

Tickets go on sale to HOT TICKET Members only on Thursday, May 21/09 after Sneak Preview by order form only.

Join today to get advance tickets before the general public sale on Tuesday, September 8/09 at 11 a.m.

Sold out Member SNEAK PREVIEW to air THIS WEEKEND on TVCogeco

SOLD OUT IN 2 HRS!

HOT TICKET Members were exclusively invited to attend SNEAK PREVIEW on Thursday, May 21/09 at 7 p.m.

Members were treated to showcases by artists from our upcoming 40th Anniversary Season, complimentary refreshments plus gifts and prizes.

Tickets went on sale as of Thursday, May 7/09 at 11 a.m. by phone only and SOLD OUT IN TWO HOURS!

Click here if you would like to be mailed next season's brochure and information about becoming a HOT TICKET Member.

Centre for the Arts' Media Sponsor TVCogeco will be on site to film the entire Sneak Preview Event.

The event will air on:
Sunday, May 24th at 9 PM
Friday, May 29th at 8 PM
Sunday, May 31st at 9 PM

1249 lbs of food was also collected for Community Care!

Local vocal quartette AUDACITY invited to open for Osmonds!

Audacity:
daring, adventuresome, bold…

What a great way to describe this fearless foursome.

Audacity has been thrilling audiences since their formation in 2007. They are currently Harmony Incorporated's Area 3 Silver Medalist Quartet and recently placed sixth in the 2008 Harmony Incorporated International competition in Appleton, Wisconsin.

These four women have over 86 years combined performance experience within Harmony Incorporated and are Chorus Directors, vocal coaches, performance coaches, music educators and Certified Judges.

Centre for the Arts very own Linda Hilko (Tenor/Thorold), Janine Williams (Lead/Mississauga), Kathy Hanneson (Baritone/Guelph) and, J.J. Piccolotto (Bass/Guelph), are excited to share their style of music and delighted to be invited, after a successful In The Soil performance, to participate in the Season Finale with the Osmond Brothers!

The Osmonds are celebrating their 50th year in entertainment and keep getting better and better. They have practically lived on a stage, thrilling millions of people with their brand of entertainment!

They have sold millions of albums and have several gold and platinum records to their credit. They have broken records for sell out performances once held by the Beatles and Elvis, and won numerous awards including the People's Choice Award, and Best Vocal Group and Best Show in Branson Missouri.

Don’t miss this rare local appearance by Osmond Brothers Merrill, Jay and Wayne for a fun filled night of harmony and hits!

Click here for tickets to this season's amazing finale.