A Wright Christmas
 

December Highlights


AC/DC - Back In Black

Classic Albums Live:
AC/DC - Back In Black
Thursday, Dec. 4/08
Sponsored by
91.7 GIANT FM

A high octane live note-for-note recital of AC/DC’s best selling and massively popular album, followed by a showcase of more rockin' favourites.

Classic Albums Live delivers the music exactly the way it was meant to be heard . . . live!

Back In Black, AC/DC’s first album after the death of front man Bon Scott, is said to have sold 42 million copies internationally, making it the second-bestselling album of all time after Michael Jackson’s Thriller. It features some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, such as “Hell’s Bells” and “You Shook Me All Night Long.”


Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright
I'm Dreaming of a Wright Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 11/08
PLUS - Community Care collection, 91.7 GIANT FM door prizes, annual holiday silent auction, eggnog & goodies from Sweet Rage Bakery & YUMporium!

Like a collection of perfectly placed ornaments on a Christmas tree, Michelle has put her personal touch on a selection of Yuletide favourites that celebrates both the spiritual wonders and longstanding seasonal traditions that unite us during the holidays.

Wright’s Christmas concerts will include some traditional seasonal carols, some of her favorite Christmas music, some personal holiday reminiscences, some current material, and some surprises, too - all punctuated by the powerful country hits that have earned her recognition as one of Canada’s greatest vocal talents.

One Night in Havana

One Night in Havana
Wednesday,
Dec. 17/08

Members Bring a Friend for Free!

PLUS - Enjoy Mojitos and Cuba Libres, Cuban artwork on display and the closing reception of CUBARTE: 3 WEEKS IN ST. CATHARINES at 6 p.m. with renowned Cuban artist Jose Armando.

Warm up with this sizzling spectacle featuring the national disc award-winning ORCHESTRA HAVANA OLD STARS & CUBAN TELEVISION DANCE TROUPE direct from Cuba!

Travel back in time to the 1950s heyday of Cuban music in a typical city square and enjoy the pulsating rhythms of the traditional “Mambo”, “Son”, “Bolero” and “Cha Cha Cha”. Elaborately costumed dancers will re-create and demonstrate how Cubans danced and dressed to these infectious beats throughout the years. They may even get your hips shakin'!

One night of authentic Cuban spirit.
One night burning with colour, energy and passion.
One night bursting with Cuban rhythms, music and dance.
One Night in Havana is a night no one forgets!

Top Three

The Top Three Tour
with Theo, Mitch & Drew
Thursday, Dec. 18/08
& Friday, Dec. 19/08
with special guest Sebastian Pigott

All tickets are $29.50. A limited amount of Gold Circle Tickets are still available for Thursday night's performance. For $55 you will receive premium seating and a post-show Meet & Greet.

You've seen them on Canadian Idol.

Don't miss your chance to see them live!

CTV announced during the Season Finale that Canadian Idol’s final three competitors will head out on a 29-date, cross-country concert tour which promises to deliver an amazing concert experience for fans of all ages.

The concerts will feature favourite songs performed on Idol as well as the winner’s single and one original composition from each of The Top Three. The three singers will perform together, in combinations and alone, backed by a superb live band that includes some of this country’s premiere musicians.

They'll also be joined by top ten finalist Sebastian Pigott.

In The News

In the Soil: NIAGARA'S HOMEGROWN ARTS FESTIVAL now accepting artist proposals

Five local arts organizations have seeded the first annual In the Soil: Niagara's Homegrown Arts Festival. This is the Niagara region's first multi-disciplinary, juried arts festival intending to showcase the outstanding original creative talents of artists from, or with a close connection to the Niagara region. In the Soil is now accepting artist proposals for its festival on April 17-24, 2009, which includes a special juried showcase at the Centre for the Arts, Brock University on April 23, 2009.

The seed for this festival was first planted when Centre for the Arts looked to revive a showcase of local talent it once hosted called Niagara Weave. Deb Slade, Director of Centre for the Arts, says “The event has since planted roots in the community and grown beyond the capacity of what the Centre can present in one performance.” It will now be a 7-day festival scheduled throughout downtown St. Catharines.

Artist applications are available for download at www.inthesoil.on.ca and will close on January 30, 2009.

Read more

 

HOLIDAY HOURS

Our Box Offices will both be closed for the holidays as of Sunday, December 21/08 and will re-open on Monday, January 5/09.

Tickets will still be available online at all times.

Click here for the hours of operation for both the Main Box Office on campus and our secondary Box Office at Rodman Hall.



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All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre unless otherwise noted.

 

Classic Albums Live:
AC/DC - Back in Black
Thursday, December 4/08
Sponsored by 91.7 GIANT FM

 

Franklin's Family
Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 6/08
at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m
BOTH SOLD OUT!
Part of the WEE ONES WIGGLE
series for ages 3+
Sponsored by 105.7 EZ Rock

 

Christmas with
The Celtic Tenors
Sunday, December 7/08
at 2:30 p.m.
SOLD OUT!

 

Winter Dance Party
The Music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper
Wednesday, December 10/08
SOLD OUT!

 

Michelle Wright
I'm Dreaming of a
Wright Christmas
Tour 2008
Thursday, December 11/08

All ticket holders who bring non-perishable food items for Community Care will be entered to win a GIANT door prize from GIANT FM.

The Centre for the Arts will also be holding the annual holiday silent auction that evening and audience members will enjoy eggnog and baked goods from Sweet Rage Bakery and YUMporium.

 

One Night in Havana
Wednesday, December 17/08
Members Bring a Friend for Free!

Renowned Cuban artist Jose Armando Medina Sanibia will be on site at 6 p.m. for a closing reception for the exhibit CUBARTE: 3 WEEKS IN ST. CATHARINES. Selected works of seven Cuban artists will be on display throughout the Sean O'Sullivan lobby from December 2-17/08. All are welcome.

 

The Top Three Tour
Featuring Theo Tams, Mitch MacDonald, Drew Wright and special guest Sebastian Pigott
Thursday, December 18/08
& Friday, December 19/08

All tickets are $29.50. A limited amount of Gold Circle Tickets are still available for Thursday night's performance. For $55 you will receive premium seating and a post-show Meet & Greet with The Top Three.

 

Holly Cole
Friday, January 16/09
Platinum Pre-Show Lounge
SOLD OUT!


The Dance Party of Newfoundland
Wednesday, January 21/09

"Daring, intellegent & edgy"
sketch comedy.

 

Ailey II
Saturday, January 24/09
(David S. Howes Theatre)
Free Pre-Show DanceSpeak

Celebrating 50 years, New York City's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been featured on Dancing With The Stars, Ellen and So You Think You Can Dance!

 

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Wednesday, January 28/09

"California's Kings of Swing!"

 

AMERICA
Thursday, January 29/09
Platinum Pre-Show Lounge

"A Horse with No Name"
"Ventura Highway"
"Tin Man"
"Sister Golden Hair"

Don't miss this unique opportunity to catch these legends in an intimate concert setting.

 

So Many Doors
by Sour Brides Theatre
Saturday, January 31/09
(David S. Howes Theatre)
Free Post-Show Artist Chat

Grief reunites two thirty-something couples...with mixed results.

“Moving, funny, thoughtful, inspiring… and very real.” (Yukon News)




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