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November Highlights


October Highlights

In Good Company:
God's Middle Name
Saturday, Nov. 15/08 (DSH Theatre)
Members Bring a Friend for Free!

Post-Show Artist Chat

Written and performed with unflinching honesty, sensitivity and a lightness of touch, the play explores the struggles and celebrations of the many challenges life throws in our path.

An absolute unique experience. A memoir transferred to the stage with the author at the centre of the production a standard of excellence I haven't seen for ages. Thank you for reminding me of the connection between personal storytelling and good theatre. (Chronicle Herald)

Part of the GREAT CANADIAN PLAY series. Proudly presenting powerful and critically acclaimed touring theatre - hand picked from across the country.


October Highlights

Jully Black
The Jully Black Experience
Thursday, Nov. 20/08
Platinum Pre-Show Lounge with tastings by Cave Spring Cellars and hors d'oeuvres by Inn On The Twenty.

Whoa! Fans of Etta James, Roxanne Potvin and Amy Winehouse will dig this hip-knocking retro R&B, any day of the week. (The Globe and Mail)

One of Canadas most revered music stars, 2008 Juno award winner and Canadian Idol mentor Jully Black has the look of a woman that's come into her own. She carries herself with an unshakable air of confidence; her eyes shine brightly, a smile is quick to spread across her face. She has the look of a woman in love with life and full of passion for music.

October Highlights

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre:
A Story Before Time
Saturday, Nov. 22/08 (DSH Theatre)
Members Bring a Friend for Free!

Free Pre-Show DanceSpeak Discussions at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby with the Artistic Director

A Story Before Time is a profound new work that bridges the gap between contemporary and traditional Iroquoian song and dance. Acclaimed Native playwright Drew Hayden Taylor brings the Iroquois Creation Story to life in this visually stunning, musically rich and theatrically compelling piece for all ages.

A Story Before Time was recently nominated for two 2008 Dora Theatre Awards for Outstanding Dance Performance and Production and Kaha:wi's production of Dancing With Spirit was also nominated for two 2008 Gemini Awards for Best Performance and Direction in a Performing Arts Program.

Co-produced by Banff Centre for the Arts.

October Highlights

Logicaltramp
The Spirit of Supertramp
Wednesday, Nov.26/08
Enjoy hits such as Breakfast in America, Goodbye Stranger, The Logical Song, Bloody Well Right, Give A Little Bit and Dreamer.

I am happy you are having such fun playing our songs. You guys sound good! (Roger Hogdson, Supertramp)

These seven British 'superfans' are endorsed by Supertramp themselves! As fans, they play the songs that they would want to hear with their own touch, visually stunning multimedia and theatrical showmanship.

The audience loves Logicaltramp and is always surprised and amazed at their performances. The reviews and press have been fantastic! They have played all around Europe and are successful at pleasing Supertramp fans every time! Im telling you - this is a great show, with great musicians! (John Helliwell, Supertramp)

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

Marilyn I. Walker donates $15 million to Brock

Brock Universitys School of Fine and Performing Arts to be named after this celebrated artist and philanthropist.

Renowned Canadian fibre artist Marilyn Walker has donated $15 million to Brock Universitys School of Fine and Performing Arts the largest donation the University has ever received. The gift is particularly remarkable as it is made in a climate marked by economic uncertainty and waning support for the arts.

Marilyn Walker is an award-winning fibre artist, author, teacher and philanthropist; she is also an active supporter of the arts and arts education across Canada, and at Brock University in particular. In tribute to the artist, Brock will re-name its Arts School the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts.

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In The Community


October Highlights

Santee Smith Dance Lectures and Workshops

The acclaimed Artistic Director and Choreographer of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre recently conducted serval student lectures and workshops at Brock University, Niagara District Secondary School and St. Anthony Elementary School.

She will be conducting another workshop this Monday for Brock's Dramatic Arts students.

Don't miss her public performance of A Story Before Time on Saturday, Nov. 22/08.


October Highlights

SQUID School Performances and Workshops

SQUID Precision Drumming will be conducting a percussion workshop at Laura Secord High School on Tuesday, Nov. 18/08. They will also perform two "Theatre in Education" school performances in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 19/08 and one public performance that evening.

Very limited tickets remain for the first school performance on Nov. 19/08 at 10 a.m. The 12:30 and 7:30 shows are SOLD OUT!


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

 

In Good Company:
God's Middle Name
Saturday, November 15/08 (DSH Theatre)
Members Bring a Friend for Free!
Free Post-Show Artist Chat

 

SQUID Precision Drumming:
The Evolution
Wednesday, November 19/08
SOLD OUT!

School Performance at 10 a.m.
Limited Tickets Available
School Performance at 12:30 p.m.
SOLD OUT!

 

Jully Black
The Jully Black Experience
Thursday, November 20/08
Platinum Pre-Show Lounge


Kaha:wi Dance Theatre:
A Story Before Time
Saturday, November 22/08 (DSH Theatre)
Members Bring a Friend for Free!
Free Pre-Show DanceSpeak Discussions at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby with the Artistic Director
This performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Ontario Arts Council's ONTARIO DANCES program. The purpose of this initiative is to increase dance performances in Ontario communities by professional Ontario dance companies which will further help to generate interest and engagement in dance by local audiences. As a leader in the presentation of Dance in Ontario, Centre for the Arts is pleased to have been chosen to be involved with this unique program.

 

John McDermott
with special guest Eric Bogle
Sunday, November 23/08
SOLD OUT!

 

Logicaltramp
The Spirit of Supertramp
Wednesday, November 26/08

 

Classic Albums Live:
AC/DC - Back in Black
Thursday, December 4/08

 

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+

 

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 the 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
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.

 


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