2024-25 Season Brochure

2024-25 SEASON BROCHURE

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VISION

We strive to be a leader in arts, culture and entertainment, and we are committed to providing a diverse and accessible performing and visual space that fosters creativity and inclusiveness.

As the cultural heart of North Bay, we offer our patrons, artists and community members an environment that inspires, creates and showcases performing and visual art forms.

MISSION

Welcome to the Exciting 2024-25 Season of Performances and Gallery Exhibits!

As we usher in a new season filled with creativity, inspiration, and artistry, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all our patrons, supporters, and art enthusiasts. Our upcoming lineup promises to captivate audiences, spark conversations, and showcase the incredible talent of our artists and performers. We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the backbone of our organization - our staff, volunteers, members, and sponsors. Your unwavering support, dedication, and passion for the arts have been instrumental in bringing our vision to life and creating memorable experiences for our community.

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This season, get ready to be mesmerized by a diverse range of performances that will take you on a journey through different cultures, emotions, and storytelling. From aweinspiring musical performances to thought-provoking theatrical productions, our stage will come alive with talent and creativity. Our gallery spaces will also transport our guests to a world of visual delight as our upcoming exhibits will showcase the work of both established artists and emerging talents, offering a unique perspective on contemporary art and pushing boundaries of creativity.

As we embark on this new season, we invite you to join us on this artistic journey. Whether you are a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, there is something for everyone!

Sincerely,

Capitol Centre Management and Board of Directors

2024 EXHIBITIONS 2024 EVENTS

May 24th- July 20th

Monochrome: Square Foot Show

Group Show / Gallery I

May 24th- July 20th

‘Another Way Home’ Solo Exhibition

By Michael Couchie / Gallery II

July 30th - August 31st

Kissing in the Dark: “The Secret Life of the Blues” Solo Exhibition

By Fran Hanover / Gallery I

July 30th- August 31st

‘Sons of Tecumseh’ Group Exhibition

Presented by NBIFC / Gallery II

September 13th- October 26th

‘Curatorial Mentorship Program’ Solo Exhibition

Artist TBA / Gallery I

September 13th- October 26th

‘Upon A Star’ Solo Exhibition

By

Corbin Elliot/

Gallery II

November 15th - December 20th

‘Deck the walls’ Holiday Art Sale

Group Show / Gallery I

Nov 15th- Jan 2024

‘Franco Contemporain’ Solo Exhibition

Artist TBD / Gallery II

Open Calls + Opportunities:

We are always looking for new emerging, mid-level or professional talent to display their work on our gallery walls. Click HERE to learn more.

June 7th / Sept 20th / Nov 16th

Downtown Gallery Hop

June 1st / Sept 21st / Oct 12th / Nov 23rd

Life Drawing Drop-In Session

$10 / Bring your own art supplies

June 22nd / 2-3pm / Free Artist Talk featuring Michael Couchie

July 30th / 6-8pm / Free Opening Reception for NBIFC Exhibition

August 1st / 6-8pm / Free Opening Reception for Fran Hanover Solo Exhibit

September 13th / 6-8pm / Free Opening Reception for September Exhibitions

October 19th / 2-3pm / Free Artist Talk featuring Corbin Elliot

November 15th / 6-8pm / Free Opening Reception for November Exhibitions

December 14th / 7:30-1030pm / $25

’Tis the Season Soirée: Holiday Fundraiser

Fun Fact: Did you know the gallery is open 1.5 hrs before Capitol Centre shows? Be sure to peek inside the next time you have tickets to the theatre!

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DISCOVERY SERIES

A chance for patrons to discover something new, or rediscover a classic reimagined!

08 NOV Lemon Cash

7:30 PM REGULAR $35 MEMBER FREE STUDENT/SENIOR $25

Brothers Cory (singer) and Jeff (drummer) Papineau create country music duo Lemon Cash. The fast-rising singer and drummer duo have honed their live show into an energetic, fan-pleasing spectacle.

20 NOV

The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio: Gravity Tour

7:30 PM REGULAR $35 MEMBER FREE STUDENT/SENIOR $25

The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio sees Jeremy joined by Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis of Snarky Puppy and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown, who offer the perfect counterpart to Ledbetter’s iconoclastic energy at the piano.

Amanda Rheaume

REGULAR $35 MEMBER FREE STUDENT/SENIOR $25

7:30 PM

Amanda Rheaume’s rootsy, guitar-driven ballads introduce crucial dimensions to the world of Heartland Rock. Rheaume’s sound and story crucially and radically expand the boundaries, geographic and cultural, to make space for new perspectives on resistance and resilience. Opening Act: David Laronde.

ACCESSIBILITY

CAPITOL CENTRE

All public areas of the Capitol Centre are accessible spaces, including washrooms on each floor, the 2nd Floor Spotlight Lounge, WKP Kennedy Gallery, Redpath Box Office, and the Betty Speers Theatre (with the exception of the balcony seating).

An elevator is available for access to the administration floor and the basement for events in other parts of the building. (During nonperformance days see the Box Office Associate to have it unlocked for you.)

There are two accessible parking spots in the municipal parking lot behind the Capitol Centre with a ramp for access at the McIntyre St. entrance.

Front of House staff and volunteers are provided with training on AODA Customer Service Standard and appropriate methods to serve disabled visitors best.

BETTY SPEERS THEATRE

Accessible seating is available for performances. We are also able to accommodate service animals. Please contact the Redpath Box Office to purchase your tickets and to make arrangements for your accessibility needs.

For seating outside of the accessible section, there are railings in the theatre to assist patrons going down the stairs and our ushers are also able to provide aid if required.

Assistive hearing devices are available from the Redpath Box Office or Front of House.

Support persons are offered a complimentary ticket when accompanying an individual who requires support for accessibility reasons.

Bywater Call

REGULAR $40 MEMBER FREE STUDENT $25

Meghan Parnell (vocals) and Dave Barnes (guitar) are the founding members of Bywater Call, a powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock band from Toronto, Canada. Opening Act: Jesse Thomas Band. 7:30 PM

WKP KENNEDY GALLERY

Accessible seating is available for viewing exhibitions, and service animals are also accommodated. The gallery staff and volunteers are available to help make arrangements for your accessibility needs.

HOT TICKET SERIES

Where the big hits are at! Grab your tickets early because these shows will sell fast!

SEP

27

Spoons

Through years of new albums, great collaborations and Spoons are still rockin’! This show will feature all the Spoons hits and fan favourites, as well as a few new songs, along with some great stories from the road! 7:30 PM REGULAR $45 MEMBER $40 STUDENT $25

7:30 PM

17 OCT David Wilcox

REGULAR $60 MEMBER $55

A superb entertainer. A Master guitar player. A great soulful singer. A unique songwriter. These are a few of the ways David Wilcox has been described. None of them do him justice. Until you have seen David in concert, you have yet to experience something truly remarkable.

6 Guitars

A pitch perfect blend of music, comedy, and storytelling. Chase Padgett, semifinalist on Season 1 of Fox’s newest reality singing show ‘Alter Ego,’ delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes 6originalguitarplaying characters–each representing a different genre: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country.

The Jim Cuddy Band

REGULAR $40 MEMBER $35 STUDENT $30 21

All the World Tour Featuring Devin Cuddy

As a solo artist and as one of the creative forces in Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician including 15 JUNO Awards, and The Order of Canada. Join The Jim Cuddy Band as the All The World Fades Away tour stops in North Bay, with special guest, Devin Cuddy.

10 DEC

The Strumbellas

REGULAR $60 MEMBER $55 STUDENT $50

Two-time JUNO award-winning alternative group The Strumbellas are coming to the Capitol Centre! Their brand-new fifth studio album, Part Time Believer, continues The Strumbellas’ long-standing tradition of blending anthemic, brightly coloured compositions with yearning, contemplative lyrics.

15 JAN

Ballet Jörgen: Sleeping Beauty

REGULAR $50 MEMBER $45 CHILD $30

Ballet Jörgen presents the classical tale of Sleeping Beauty choreographed by Bengt Jörgen C.M. set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, featuring local dancers within the community.

Visitors can access free parking in the following locations:

• One hour free on-street (within the Downtown Improvement Area boundaries)

• Two hours free in Lot 2 (Oak Street)

• Two hours free in Lot 4 (Parking Garage)

Become a Member of the Capitol Centre to enjoy unique patron benefits and support the arts in the best way you can!

ARTS SUPPORTER

• A charitable tax receipt

• Vote at Annual General Meeting

• Subscription to Arts Alive e-newsletter

• Invitation to public Season Launch Event

• Invitation to WKP Kennedy Gallery Exhibit Opening Receptions

• Advance notice and purchase of all Capitol Centre Presents performances

ANNUALLY

• Discounted ticket prices for all Capitol Centre Presents performances

• No handling/seat exchange fees (except online)

• Buy-One-Get-One Free on select Capitol Centre Presents performances

• Discounted WKP Kennedy Gallery workshops and events.

ARTS BENEFACTOR ARTS VISIONARY

$50 ANNUALLY $250 ANNUALLY

• Four (4) Capitol Cinema tickets

• Held seating during Member Pre-Sale*

• Acklowdgement in performance programs and on Capitol Centre website

• Invitation to special Members Only events throughout the season.

ANNUALLY

• Buy-One-Get-One Free Annual Fall Fundraiser tickets and WKP Kennedy Gallery Tis’ the Season Soiree tickets

• Discount on facility rentals rates

• Discount on WKP Kennedy Gallery art sales

• Two (2) guided tours/private viewings of WKP Kennedy Gallery permanent collection

MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED

Online: capitolcentre.org

By phone: 705-474-4747

In person: Redpath Box Office - 150 Main St E, North Bay

Please note: You must fully complete your Membership purchase or renewal transaction before ticket discounts are enabled.

* Preferred seats to be chosen when purchasing Arts Benefactor or Arts Visionary membership. Seats will be held for member pre-sale and released when public on sale starts.

04 FEB

HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis

$45 MEMBER $40 STUDENT $30

Join Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci, and comedian Colin Mochrie in an evening of hypnosis and improv - two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between worldwide - for a totally unique comedy experience.

COMEDY SERIES

Come have a laugh with our variety of hilarious performers, each with their own style and comedic genius!

15 FEB

Girls Nite Out

Comedian Elvira Kurt is going to be leading ‘Girls Nite Out’, which sees a cast of Canadian Comedy Award winners, Second City alum and CBC comedy darlings perform stand-up, improv and a talk show that includes the audience, and will leave everyone laughing out loud. 7:30 PM

$35 MEMBER $30 STUDENT $20

29 MAR

Pauly Shore: Stick with the Dancing Tour

REGULAR $55 MEMBER $50

“Stick with the Dancing: Funny Stories from my Childhood” is a one man show from Pauly Shore. The actor and comedian intimately talks about his life, career, ups and downs, growing up at The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills high school, MTV days, opening for Sam Kinison, Playboy Mansion.

8:00 PM

09 APR

Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction

REGULAR $45 MEMBER $40 STUDENT $30

The Umbilicals take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smashes them together into a new show performed simultaneously on stage and on the big screen. It will blow your mind way more literally than you are expecting. The Distraction: enabling your screen addiction.

7:30 PM

October 26th

Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along

Regular $15 Kits $10

November 23rd

22 Wing Band Concert

Regular $25 Member $20 Senior $20 Child $10

December 3rd & 4th Haleyfest

Regular $10

December 8th

Children’s Holiday Open House FREE EVENT

AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE

All Capitol Centre Staff and Volunteers have the right to a safe and respectful work environment. Please treat Staff and Volunteers with respect and kindness, as they will do the same for you.

Absolutely no flash photography is permitted. Some events do not permit any kind of photography or recording and patrons will be made aware as needed.

Please keep your fellow patrons in mind when using your mobile devices during performances as bright screens can be distracting to patrons and performers.

Try to only leave your seat during a lull in the performance (i.e., between songs or bits, during intermission, etc.) to prevent disruptions to your fellow patrons and the artists. Our Ushers will help escort you back to your seat during these lulls as well.

Some staff, volunteers, and patrons have sensitivities to scents. The Capitol Centre is a scent-free environment, so please refrain from applying Scented personal products (such as fragrances, colognes, lotions and powders) that are perceptible to others.

SPECIALTY SERIES

Enjoy classic performances and community programming on our Betty Speers Theatre stage!

Funds raised by this raffle will support accessible programming throughout the year, such as Free Family Films, the Arts for All program, operating the WKP Kennedy Gallery with no admission fees, and so much more.

Click here to buy your tickets.

TRADITI O NS SERIES

The tried-and-true performances that are great shows to share with future generations of theatre lovers!

11 OCT

Pavlo in Concert

Enjoy an evening of Mediterranean guitar and imagine you’re on the island of Santorini for a few hours as you enjoy this feel good concert with Pavlo’s signature blend of Spanish/Greek/Rumba/Flamenco music. OPA! 7:30 PM REGULAR $50 MEMBER $45 STUDENT $30

12 OCT

Toronto All-Star Big Band

The fabulous TABB 5 vocal group will celebrate the voices of the 30s & 40s featuring songs by Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, The Andrew Sisters, and harmony groups like the Merry Macs. We hope to fill the performance with musical memories. Presented in partnership with Music at the Junction. 2:00 PM REGULAR $35 MEMBER $30 STUDENT/SENIOR $25

A Bluesy Christmas

Imagine all of your favourite Christmas songs, and a few other ones that you may or may not know, being sung by some of Canada’s favourite Blues voices! 7:30 PM

REGULAR $40 MEMBER $35 STUDENT/SENIOR $25

12 FEB

We Will Choir! You: An EPIC Queen Sing-Along! 14 19 MAR MAR

Rhythm of the Dance

REGULAR $35 MEMBER $30 STUDENT $20

When it comes to EPIC anthems, it doesn’t get BIGGER than Queen! And nothing feels better than belting out their biggest hits with a room full of Queen fans! So unleash your inner Freddie Mercury, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that will blow the roof off the place!

In this intimate songwriters’ circle format, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of melodies and stories woven by the very best of the Maritime music scene. Experience the heart and soul of Atlantic Canada’s music heritage, where every note is a celebration of our vibrant culture. 7:30 PM 7:30 PM REGULAR $60 MEMBER $55 CHILD/SENIOR $50

This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, containing a wealth of Irish talent, featuring World and Irish champion dancers, some of the finest Traditional musicians and singers who are a big hit everywhere.

Jimmy Rankin & Friends ‘East Coast Songwriters’ Kitchen Party

REGULAR $50 MEMBER $45

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SERIES SPONSOR

20 OCT Trash

Test Dummies

Winning Best Children’s Presentation Adelaide Fringe 2015 and 2016, this “Delightfully intelligent, highly entertaining” (Herald Sun) slapstick circus comedy takes the household wheelie bin to new heights, and delivers a dump-truck full of hilarity!

FA MILY SERIES

Fun for the whole family! The 2024-25 Season has something for all ages, from our littlest fans to the teens.

15 DEC The FitzgeraldsA Canadian Christmas

Live performances feature the group’s signature triple fiddle arrangements of holiday favourites, songs by great Canadian composers, original compositions, and the crowd favourite…Ottawa Valley step dancing!

The Alphabet of Awesome Science

$40 MEMBER $35 CHILD $30 4-PACK $120

Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each word providing Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky scientific demonstrations – that squish and squirt, float and fly, erupt and explode. 2:00 PM

As a not-for-profit, the Capitol Centre strives to provide accessible programming to benefit our community.

Along with the operation of the WKP Kennedy Gallery as a public gallery (free admission), here are some of the programs that we are proud to offer, all of which are funded by donations, sponsorships, and other fundraising initiatives:

• Arts for All Offer

• Next Generation Education Series • Arts Worker Promotions

• Free Family Films and Events

For more information regarding each program, click here.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

The Capitol Centre’s goal is to bring individuals and the community together through the world of arts. As a volunteer, your job is to ensure the safety and security of our patrons and to act as tactful ambassadors of goodwill to the to the public. As the public face of the organization, volunteers can start as young as 14 years old, but some positions require volunteers to be 18+.

Cirque Kalabante: Afrique en Cirque

$40 MEMBER $35 STUDENT $30

The Afrique En Cirque show symbolizes the strength, agility and joy of life found in African youth. A handful of daring acrobats, accompanied by their musicians, perform to the pulsating rhythm of the djembes of Guinea with their authentic and original choreography and acrobatics.

There are many different volunteer opportunities available, such as Ushering, Ticket Taking, working the concession snack bar, selling merchandise, assisting in the Gallery, and even opportunities that aren’t patron-facing.

For any other questions about the Capitol Centre’s volunteer program, please contact:

Emmanuelle Faucher

Audience Services Coordinator

efaucher@capitolcentre.org

705-474-1944 ext. 224

VOLUNTEERING

As a non-profit organization, the Capitol Centre relies on corporate support through sponsorship of the shows, events, and exhibits we present to remain the heart and soul of arts, culture, and entertainment in this region.

We have a variety of sponsorship levels available for monetary as well as in-kind support, and we provide varied perks for every level of support which can include performance tickets, advertising, recognition from the stage, on social media, and on performance posters.

If you would like more information about supporting the Capitol Centre through sponsorship contact:

Lisa Krueger

Manager of Sponsorship & Fund Development

lkrueger@capitolcentre.org

705-474-1944 ext. 250

SPONSORSHIP

As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on our community for support in order to allow us to continue providing a diverse and accessible space that fosters creativity and inclusiveness for North Bay and the surrounding community. Donations from patrons like you allow us to keep ticket pricing low while also supporting our Outreach and Educational Programs. We couldn’t do it without you, so thank you for your support!

ONLINE MAIL PHONE

Visit our website capitolcentre.org. Donations of any amount will qualify for tax receipts. Tax receipts will be issued instantly via CanadaHelps. Monthly recurring donations options available.

Please make cheques payable to the Capitol Centre. Only donations of $20 or more are eligible for tax receipts. Tax receipts will be issued by February of the following year.

Please call the Redpath Box Office at (705) 4744747, Monday to Friday between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm. Only donations of $20 or more are eligible for tax receipts. Tax receipts will be issued by February of the following year.

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