2018/19 HOT TICKET season brochure

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Land Acknowledgment The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre acknowledges that we are gathered on the shared traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island.

Long before today, there has always been Indigenous Peoples who are the original stewards of this land. We are grateful for the opportunity to live, work and play here.

We offer our thanks and honour all the generations of Peoples before us who have survived and thrived here since time immemorial.

This land continues to serve as a meeting place and crossroads for Peoples of many Nations.

Our recognition of the contributions and importance of Indigenous Peoples is part of our collective commitment to make Truth and Reconciliation real in our community as we strive for a harmonious, shared future.

Why do we acknowledge land?

Land acknowledgment is a way to promote an awareness of Indigenous presence and land rights in everyday life and to recognize the history of colonialism and a need for change in settler colonial societies.

Map provided by native-land.ca

NIAGARA

18/19

season welcome After three seasons of excellent creative and cultural experiences, it is clear that the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is the Niagara destination for world-class arts and culture. Last year more than 75,000 guests visited the centre for live theatre, music, dance, film and cultural events. This season we look forward to enjoying more of our homegrown talent and some of the top national and international performers in downtown St. Catharines.

This season also continues to build on the cultural exchange ignited through the inaugural Celebration of Nations in 2017. Returning 7-9 September, this gathering of Indigenous arts, culture and tradition has inspired cross-cultural learning and understanding. As we continue on our journey of truth and reconciliation, our community is learning and growing through the storytelling and diverse programming at the PAC, which showcases the value of the arts as a tool for learning.

As we kick off the 18/19 season I’d like to thank the dedicated patrons, sponsors and attendees for their continued support of the arts and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. I look forward to seeing you this season at Niagara’s home for the arts. Enjoy the show!

Cheers.

WALTER SENDZIK Mayor, St. Catharines

Welcome and take your seats for the 2018/19 HOT TICKET Season at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre! Whether you have been here in the past, or if you have yet to experience a show, there is something here for everyone.

I am so proud of the calibre of talent and the number of events that have filled this unique venue since opening. We have showcased the very best national and international artists, as well as featured top-notch Niagara talent, community events, festivals and films. The excitement and growth we have seen in a few short years is a testament to the importance of the arts and their role in community engagement. Our fourth season promises to build on this momentum, as we continue to showcase the best diverse, live entertainment.

This is a world-class performance venue with amazing acoustics and purposebuilt spaces. We have professional staff in place to ensure you have a great overall experience from the stage to your seats. From curators who research and program acts, to marketing, sales and outreach staff who make sure you hear about them.

We have administrative staff and backstage operations staff who handle booking, show co-ordination, technical sound and lighting, maintenance, cleaning and more. Then there’s the front-line staff, made up of show leads, box office agents, bartenders and concessionaires - here to serve in our licensed establishment. Last but not least, we could not run our shows without the support of our dedicated volunteers - the heart of our centre. The team is here to ensure you - our valued patrons - have an enjoyable night out. Your experience is important to us and we encourage you to reach out to staff on-site or through our website.

A lot of preparation goes on behind the scenes and I am very proud of the team for their hard work. But without you, the show(s) would simply not go on. We feel it is a privilege to be a part of making arts and culture accessible to everyone in our community. Thank you for your continued patronage and support. Enjoy the fourth season!

STEVE SOLSKI Executive Director, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Thank You

DONORS AND SPONSORS SET THE STAGE “I’m so proud of the community for standing behind this unique and ambitious project. I’d like to thank our generous donors for their vision, partnerships and commitment to enriching lives through the arts.”

- Peter Partridge, Campaign Chair

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL DONORS FirstOntario Credit Union Peter & Janet Partridge The Cairns Family Joe & Anita Robertson Algoma Central Corporation John and June Mann John and Harriet Lehnen COGECO Joy Williams

RBC Foundation Marian Gordon-Kendall The John Muratori Family Virginia Atkin and Keith Ambachtsheer Ineke Brinkman Art and Val Fleming Wynne Nicholson Christopher J. Slater

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN DONORS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED $10,000 OR MORE TO OUR FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES. We would like to acknowledge The City of St. Catharines Mayor, City Council and staff (past and present), the Niagara Centre for the Arts Task Force, PAC User Group and the citizens of St. Catharines-Niagara, Brock University President, faculty and staff; Infrastructure Canada and the Province of Ontario for project funding support; and The Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Arts Presentation Fund), the Ontario Arts Council (Ontario Dances and Theatre Connects) for their support of our season programming.

Become a HOT TICKET Member BE THE FIRST TO KNOW BE THE FIRST TO GET TICKETS GET ALL THE PERKS Hot Ticket Season Membership Benefits • • • • • • • • • •

Order season tickets prior to the general public.

Order tickets to added shows prior to the general public.

Save up to 20% off regular ticket prices.

Purchase up to 10 discounted tickets per show.

Bring your friends for free to selected events.

Invitations to exclusive events.

Convenient season order payment plan.* Complimentary ticket exchanges.* Discounts at partnering establishments.

NEW! Receive four free passes to any screening in The Film House!

$ 120 +HST

One membership per household.

Membership valid for one season (1 June - 31 May). *Some restrictions may apply.

Be part of a community that supports our aim to bring exceptional performing arts experiences to Niagara!

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The exception being when a special event parking flat fee of $5 cash at municipal surface lots and parking garages is in effect when large events are happening at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and/or Meridian Centre. Special event parking is cash only and is paid upon arrival at the entrance of the parking garage or municipal surface lot.

We highly recommend arriving up to an hour before show time to ensure time to park.

Visit StCatharines.ca/Parking for a complete list of parking locations.

Due to proximity and accessibility, we recommend the multi-tiered covered Garden Park / Carlisle Street Garage across from FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. The public entrance for vehicles is off of the street Garden Park. It is conveniently within a two-minute walk and has 595 spaces and 26 accessible spaces. The garage features accessible parking on every level, but the third level is also free of curbs, providing easy access to elevators that takes you to street level on Carlisle Street.

Accessible curbed ramp drop-off points are available in front of the Box Office entrance at 250 St. Paul Street as well as along Carlisle Street by the front doors closest to Partridge Hall.

For those arriving by public transit we are located kitty-corner from St. Catharines’ main bus terminal, which is only a two-minute walk to the venue.

For accessibility, audience and privacy policies please visit FirstOntarioPAC.ca/Online/Article/Policies

HOW TO BOOK YOUR HOT TICKETS All HOT TICKET shows go on sale to the pubic 28 August at 10am, or become a member to purchase advance tickets TODAY! Online FirstOntarioPAC.ca

By Phone 905-688-0722

By Email BoxOffice@FirstOntarioPAC.ca In Person 250 St. Paul Street / Downtown St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3M2 Box Office Coordinates (43.158683, -79.242778) BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm Summer and holiday hours may vary.

Outside of regular hours, the Box Office will open one hour prior to showtime or 30 minutes prior to films.

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STUDENT TICKETS College / University - $25 tickets*, with valid ID High School - $5 eyeGO tickets*, with valid ID Proud partner of eyeGO to the Arts! * Limited discounted tickets available as of 28 August at 10am.

THE FINE PRINT • Accessible seating and assistive hearing devices are available.

• Tickets are non-refundable.

• Members can exchange shows or seats for FREE. A $5 fee applies for non-members.

• A ticket is required for every person, regardless of age.

• Each ticket price include a $3.00 Capital Improvement Fee. • Additional handling fees may apply. Contact us for details.

BE GREEN Visit FirstOntarioPAC.ca to order your tickets online. We encourage you to print your tickets at home or send to your mobile device.

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2018/19

hot ticket season

WELCOME Our vision is that our community values and actively participates in the performing arts.

WHY WE PRESENT Each season, I work closely with my team to program a variety of the best contemporary music, theatre, dance, family entertainment, film and interdisciplinary performances for our audiences. We see a lot of shows and do a lot of research to bring the best local, national and international acts to our home in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.

OUR HOT TICKETS We've chosen performances with care to ensure there are diverse options for our community to enjoy. We call them HOT TICKETS! When you see 'HOT TICKET' on a show, you’ll know that we programmed it for you with our guarantee of a high quality arts experience.

REACHING OUT We are proud to bring value-added programming to the FirstOntario PAC each season to deepen our audience and artist relationships. This includes Celebration of Nations Indigenous Arts Gathering, Culture Days, as well as an abundance of opportunities to participate in workshops throughout the season! We also have a robust imPACt Education Series to actively engage Niagara students in exceptional performing arts experiences, including field trips, hands-on workshops and more.

As you’ll see on the pages that follow, we have a stacked lineup of artists joining us this season. We encourage you to take a chance on something new when making your choices – there are lots of favourites and new gems to discover.

We are proud to be here, working for our community, and are looking forward to welcoming you back (or for the first time) to the PAC. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us.

SARA PALMIERI

Programming and Marketing Manager, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

NIAGARA MUSIC SERIES

SERIES SPONSORED BY

H A R R I S O N K E N N E DY SUN 23 SEPT | 4PM

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SUN 14 OCT | 4PM

LUKE MCMASTER SUN 25 NOV | 4PM

SUSAN AGLUKARK SUN 20 JAN | 4PM

SARAH SLEAN SUN 24 FEB | 4PM

STEPHEN FEARING SUN 24 MAR | 4PM

LOCAL GUEST ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

PASSION, TALENT AND CREATIVE ENERGY BLEND IN THIS AFTERNOON SERIES IN ROBERTSON THEATRE. ENJOY SONGS, STORIES AND SPONTANEITY WITH OUR INCREDIBLE FEATURED BAND AND THEIR SPECIAL GUESTS.

A L L T I C K E T S : $ 3 5 | TA B L E O F 6 : $ 1 8 6 ( s a v e $ 2 4 )

GINO VANNELLI From rock to jazz, soul and even classical, Gino Vannelli has left no musical stone unturned. In 2018, he plans on releasing his 20th album - a new collection of songs written on his acoustic guitar. Not only did Vannelli top the charts with his huge hits “Wild Horses” and “I Just Wanna Stop,” but he’s remained a giant influence on contemporary artists from all over the world.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $79 MEMBER: $65 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 26 Sept 7:30pm

“

These days, Vannelli’s pursuits are more cerebral, his music more esoteric, but in his soul, the 60-year-old is still the sexy macho man with big hair and buttonless shirt.”

- Ottawa Sun

THE JIM CUDDY BAND For over 35 years, Jim Cuddy has written songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. As one of the founding members and creative forces behind Blue Rodeo, Cuddy has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician.

His voice remains as uncannily clear, affecting and inviting as it was back in his band's 1990s heyday.”

- Exclaim!

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $75 MEMBER: $65 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 3 + Thurs 4 Oct 7:30pm

PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY

ESSENTIAL COLLECTIVE THEATRE

BLOOD LIGHTNING Sitting in between performance and ritual, Blood Lightning is an artistic offering that honours ancestry and spirit. Niagararaised performer Joseph Recinos guides audiences through the complex terrain of being from two places at once.

Through the use of traditional storytelling, hip hop, movement, song and poetry, and travelling from Niagara to Guatemala to Standing Rock, this one-person show chronicles the true story of one artist’s reclaiming of their ancestral voice.

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 4, Fri 5, Sat 6 Oct 8pm Sat 6, Sun 7 Oct 2pm Wed 10, Thurs 11, Fri 12 Oct 8pm

SERENA RYDER October marks Serena Ryder’s return to the FirstOntario PAC. Since joining us at our opening celebration in Nov 2015, her single “Got Your Number” has been certified Gold. Ryder is a sixtime JUNO winner, has achieved gold certifications for albums If Your Memory Serves You Well and Is It O.K. plus platinum status for Harmony and she topped countless charts with her hit single “Stompa” back in 2012.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $59 MEMBER: $50 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 11 Oct 7:30pm

FORTUNATE ONES Praised for dynamic live performances, effortless union of voices in harmony, and anthemic melodies, this Canadian popfolk duo deliver messages of reflection and optimism that are endearing audiences across Canada and beyond. Their songs celebrate coming of age, ambition, and the resilience of the human spirit. They’ll be touring in support of their 2018 release, Hold Fast.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $35 MEMBER: $25 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Tues 16 Oct 7:30pm

ESCARPMENT SERIES

GORD’S LEGACY

WALKING THE PATH OF RECONCILIATION THURS 18 OCT

TORONTO MASS CHOIR WITH BEN HEPPNER SUN 10 FEB

HOLLY COLE THURS 14 FEB

ROCH VOISINE THURS 7 MARCH

ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE

DOGHOUSE ROSES - MUSIC OF STEVE EARLE THURS 2 MAY

GORD’S LEGACY Walking the Path of Reconciliation

Canadian artists celebrate the impact of Gord Downie’s art and work With the passing of Gord Downie on 17 October 2017, Canadians lost one of our most beloved music icons. Gord spent his final days shining light on the reconciliation with Canada’s First Peoples. He asked all Canadians to join the call to action. And now, a group of Canadian artists have joined our collective reconciliation journey with a concert to promote awareness, education and thoughtful action.​ In collaboration with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, the FirstOntario PAC welcomes you to join us for a special evening to celebrate the man, the music and his legacy.

Featured artists will include Twin Flames, Bruce McCulloch, Tom Wilson, Danny Michel, Trent Severn, Matthew Barber, Damnhait Doyle and more.

Funds raised will go directly to the Downie/Wenjack Fund and towards the erection of a Downie/Wenjack Fund Legacy Space at the PAC.

Please join us for a very special evening, in celebration of a very special man, for a very worthy cause.

“

To become a country, and truly call ourselves Canada, it means we must become one. We must walk down a path of reconciliation from now on. Together, and forever.”

- Gord Downie PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $49 MEMBER: $39 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 18 Oct 7:30pm

CAROUSEL PLAYERS

PETER PAN

Adapted by Fiona Sauder & Reanne Spitzer Originally produced by Bad Hats Theatre

This Peter Pan is a delight for adults and kids alike.”

- Toronto Star

Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. J. M. Barrie’s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is brought to life in this lively musical reimagining for kids and kids-at-heart. Stripped down to bare bones, performed by an award-winning ensemble of actors with fresh direction and a stunning, folksy, lively musical score, this production is unlike any Peter Pan you’ve seen before.

ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $20 Fri 19 Oct 6:30pm Sat 20 Oct 11am + 2pm

LÚNASA With inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves, Lúnasa takes the history and tradition of acoustic Irish music and steers it to surprising new territories.

The instrumental Irish quintet are internationally renowned for their stunning live performances, passion and true virtuosity.

One of Ireland's most lauded folk groups.”

- NPR PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $45 MEMBER: $39 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Sun 21 Oct 4pm

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PET E R PAN

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C a nada’s Ballet Jörgen

TH E N U TC RAC KER W E D 19 D E C

CANADIAN JAZZ ALL-STARS W E D 23 JA N

RUMBL E: T H E CO N CERT WED 6 FEB

C arousel Pl ayers

Th e Incre dible Adventu res o f M a ry Jan e Mosqu ito SU N 14 A P R

traditions •• nostalgia••• family••• home

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JAMES MULLINGER

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Suitcase in Point

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SAT 8 DEC

LOL

WED 14 NOV

HOLIDAY CABARET JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW WED 10 APR

KEVIN NEALON WED 24 APR

ANANDI BHATTACHARYA

The Voice of Modern India Growing up in a musically gifted family has helped Anandi excel in many genres of music. The daughter of slide guitar master Debashish Bhattacharya, Anandi began studying music at the age of three. Ever since, she has explored classical Indian raga music and western sounds. At just 22, Anandi’s tone, timbre, and intellect hints at a very bright future for this precocious young singer.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $39 MEMBER: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Fri 2 Nov 7:30pm

“

Mesmerizing vocals.”

–

Sydney Arts Guide

SERIES SPONSORED BY

FORTUNATE ONES T UE S 1 6 OCT

CIRQUE LE ROUX

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM W E D 7 N OV

IRISH MYTHEN & CHRISTINE FELLOWS SA T 2 4 N OV

GIRLS NITE OUT SA T 9 M AR

LISA BROKOP LEGENDARY LADIES OF COUNTRY W E D 3 A PR

LISA FISCHER T H URS 2 5 APR

TWITCHES & ITCHES THEATRE

SEPTEMBER SONGS Set in a fictional university over the course of a school year, September Songs delves into the contradictory purposes of higher education and what it means to become educated. A world premiere by St. Catharines physical creation ensemble Twitches & Itches Theatre.

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 1 Nov 8pm Fri 2 Nov 8pm Sat 3 Nov 2pm + 8pm

CIRQUE LE ROUX

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Deliciously retro and absolutely original, Cirque Le Roux delves into a smoky monochrome world of circus arts, Hollywood film noir and physical theatre. This intriguing circus show serves up a dose of wit and eccentricity, seamlessly blending storytelling with high-level acrobatics.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 7 Nov 7:30pm Ages 13+

“

Mesmerizing, hilarious and entertaining.”

- Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE

“

No wigs. No costumes.

No fake accents. Just the album as you heard it before you wore it out on the family turntable.”

- The Toronto Star

Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country rock favourites exactly as you remember hearing them.

NOTE FOR NOTE, CUT FOR CUT.

SUPERTRAMP CRIME OF THE CENTURY Sat 17 Nov 7:30pm

Supertramp’s third studio album was both their commercial breakthrough internationally and their critically-acclaimed masterpiece. With the hits “Dreamer” and “Bloody Well Right,” the album was named one of Rolling Stone’s 'Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time.'

PINK FLOYD

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Sat 26 Jan 7:30pm

Quite possibly the most unique and loved rock albums of all time.

Pink Floyd’s 8th album and iconic front cover remained in Billboard’s charts for over 700 weeks with over 45 million copies sold.

PRINCE PURPLE RAIN

Wed 17 Apr 7:30pm

The legendary 1984 album and film soundtrack topped the charts with “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy” and is considered Prince’s magnum opus. Purple Rain has been celebrated for its innovative use of electronic and live instrumentation and landmark consolidation of rock, pop, R&B and experimental genres.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $49 MEMBER: $42 COLLEGE/UNI: $25

SPONSORED by

G I N O VA N N E L L I wed 26 sept

FINGER ELEVEN & I MOTHER EARTH thurs 17 jan

LIGHTHOUSE fri 18 jan

G OWAN thurs 28 feb

T H E R O B E R T C R AY B AN D thurs 14 mar

Lúnasa

SUN 21 OCT

Natalie Macmaster & Donnell Leahy

A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS TUES 11 + WED 12 DEC

John McDermott MON 17 DEC

Murphy's Celtic Legacy FRI 8 MAR

SHAD

Juno Award-winning rapper and songwriter Shad has carved out a spot as Canada’s most talented, genuine musical artists and one of the industry’s finest poets. His impressive list of credits includes former host of CBC’s flagship arts and culture show q and a 4-part Peabody award-winning documentary on the history of hip hop for HBO Canada. Shad is coming to make you think and make you dance.

ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $20 Fri 9 Nov 8pm

JAMES MULLINGER British comedian James Mullinger has taken Canada by storm. Sold out shows across the country, appearances on CBC's The Debaters, movies, TV shows, festivals, awards, magazines, stand up specials since moving to the Maritimes four years ago he's done it all.

Now he's on the road again and headed for St. Catharines to blow the roof off Partridge Hall.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $35 MEMBER: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 14 Nov 7:30pm MATURE CONTENT

“

In industry terms you could say he’s the Ron Sexsmith of Canadian hip hop – lauded by peers and critics, but underappreciated by the larger music-consuming public. But he’s too good to be the underdog.”

– The Globe and Mail

TARRAGON THEATRE

COTTAGERS AND INDIANS

by Drew Hayden Taylor A sincere and pragmatic look at the current conflicts between First Nations traditional water usage and property owners in cottage country who are looking to enjoy an undisturbed summer getaway.

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 15 Nov 8pm Fri 16 Nov 8pm Sat 17 Nov 2pm + 8pm

“

Drew Hayden Taylor has a deft touch for mixing comedy and commentary in an entertaining and all-Canadian form of social satire.”

- Vancouver Sun

Photo of Herbie Barnes by Cylla von Tiedemann.

RED SKY PERFORMANCE

TRACE A sumptuous new dance, music and genre-defying production that explores Indigenous connections to ancestral origins and all things traceable. Inspired

by Anishinaabe cosmology, star and sky stories, Trace maps our origin and our future evolution.

“

Powerful… hypnotizing...flawless articulation.”

- The Dance Current

“

The choreography is raw and frequently ferocious.”

- The Calgary Herald

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $39 MEMBER: $33 COLLEGE/UNI/CHILD: $25 Wed 21 Nov 7:30pm

IRISH MYTHEN & CHRISTINE FELLOWS A feminist folk double bill!

Irish Mythen (P.E.I.) has gained international recognition with awards nominations and wins from Rolling Stone and the like to plant this powerhouse singersongwriter firmly on the map of ‘Must See Artists’. Her folk style has been described as “rambunctious and thoughtful, tender and loud.”

Christine Fellows (Manitoba) writes songs that have been described as “antique yet avant-garde, and quietly theatrical” (NOW Magazine) and “slyly unpredictable, rarely self-serious, and unabashedly tuneful.” (SPIN Magazine) CAIRNS RECITAL HALL REGULAR: $35 MEMBER: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Sat 24 Nov 7:30pm

ROYAL WOOD WITH ELISE LEGROW

Life has a way of knocking on our door on the days we least expect it. For singer songwriter Royal Wood, life knocked pretty damn hard. For in the same year that he lost his father to illness, he also fell in love and got married. As an artist, Royal channelled these

polar opposite emotions into his new album Ever After The Farewell.

Deeply inspired by loss and love, Wood’s eighth album is an ode to the classic styles of both Tin Pan Alley and Laurel Canyon.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $39 MEMBER: $33 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 28 Nov 7:30pm

2 shows!

Songs to be announced!

Choir! Choir! Choir! has amassed a dedicated and passionate community of singers and a thriving international fanbase with an impressive 23M views on YouTube and counting. Nobu and Daveed founded a weekly drop-in to celebrate music and push the boundaries between practice and performance, artist and audience, offering

therapeutic benefits with the ultimate side effect: a powerful community. We are thrilled to welcome them back after two unforgettable nights last season.

ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $20 Fri 30 Nov 8pm Fri 1 Feb 8pm

The winners of America’s Got Talent and producers of Dino-Light and Moon Mouse return with another eye-popping electroluminescent spectacle.

When a young bird gets separated from his parents while flying south for the winter, his holiday adventure begins as he attempts to make it home in time to celebrate Christmas.

Audiences of all ages will treasure this captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits.

“

Absolutely incredible.”

- Rolling Stone

PARTRIDGE HALL ALL TICKETS: $25 Fri 7 Dec 6:30pm

SUITCASE IN POINT

HOLIDAY CABARET St. Catharines' award-winning Suitcase in Point is back with a beloved Niagara holiday tradition sure to put a stitch in your side.

This edgy sketch comedy show made for and about Niagara will cleanse your palette before the holiday indulgences begin.

COMEDY BEST DESCRIBED AS SNL MEETS HBO ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $25 TABLE OF 6: $126 (save $24) Sat 8 Dec 7pm + 9:30pm MATURE CONTENT

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY A Celtic Family Christmas

Experience a dazzling holiday performance from Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music and their ever-growing, multi-talented family. Natalie is a Cape Breton native who could step-dance before she could walk. Donnell is the oldest brother of acclaimed family group Leahy. Together,

they are two of the best fiddle players in the world, and have won multiple JUNO and East Coast Music Awards.Epel ius, omniminci de cus res dio.

Aditatum PARTRIDGE reiumHALL consequam, REGULAR: $56 MEMBER: $50 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Tues 11 + Wed 12 Dec 7:30pm

JOHN MCDERMOTT John McDermott returns to keep the holiday tradition alive with us this December. Enjoy an evening with Canada’s most cherished tenor as he performs seasonal favourites and songs from his illustrious career.

“

It’s not really Christmas until McDermott sings.”

- Toronto Star PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Mon 17 Dec 7:30pm

CANADA’S BALLET JÖRGEN

THE NUTCRACKER A Canadian Tradition

Holiday magic, year after year!

The Nutcracker, A Canadian Tradition brings the magic of Canada to life. Audiences are taken on Klara’s journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI/CHILD: $25 Wed 19 Dec 7pm

THE MUSIC OF A

CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS with TD Niagara Jazz Festival

A holiday tradition! The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas takes audiences on a nostalgic journey of one of the most beloved holiday albums, created by Vince Guaraldi

SING-A-LONG GREASE Have you ever been to a musical film and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Get ready to sing-a-long with everyone’s favourite movie musical.

Props, heckling, subtitles, costumes and full audience participation are encouraged. This holiday tradition is back, and this time we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Grease!

PARTRIDGE HALL ALL TICKETS: $20 Thurs 27 Dec 7pm

for the 1965 TV special of the same name. Performed by The Peter Shea Trio and a memorable cast of local youth performers, this show takes the best of jazz, serves it up with traditional holiday music, and provides a wonderful tradition that will delight the entire family.

PARTRIDGE HALL ALL TICKETS: $25 Fri 21 Dec 7pm

Back by Popular Demand!

OUTERBRIDGE Clockwork Mysteries Illusionists so good that they may even take your seat in this high-energy magical adventure for both adult and family audiences. Outerbridge is recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic shows of its kind. Critics have hailed Ted and his wife Marion as “the most successful magicians in Canada.”

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MAN by Sølvi Edvardsen MAN is a dance at the crossroads between two cultures. Through seriousness and humour, MAN portrays individual struggle for inner balance and unfolds as a dialogue between the Norwegian choreographer Sølvi Edvardsen and the remarkable dancer Sudesh Adhana.

THUNDERBIRD’S TRANSFORMATION PART TWO by Brian Solomon A half-transformed thunderbird that’s been travelling for ten thousand moons arrives back where they started. Many things have changed, but some truths never will.

ROBERTSON THEATRE REGULAR: $35 MEMBER: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Tues 15 Jan 8pm

FINGER ELEVEN & I MOTHER EARTH Two of Canada’s most successful and meaningful hard rock bands are teaming up for a cross-Canada tour.

Finger Eleven have been crafting award-winning music for almost 20 years, making them one of Canada’s most recognized and celebrated rock bands. I Mother Earth

is one of Canada’s most iconic altrock bands of the ‘90s.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $59 MEMBER: $49 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 17 Jan 7:30pm

LIGHTHOUSE

5Oth Anniversary Tour Canada’s favourite horn-infused classic rock band brings their unique blend of rock, jazz and classical influences to their 50th Anniversary Tour. Known for their smash hits, “One Fine Morning,” “Sunny Days,” and

“Pretty Lady,” these fusion pioneers will warm you up with their sunny pop sensibility in no time.niminci de cus res dio.

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CANADIAN JAZZ ALL-STARS Robi Botos, Dave Young, Davide Di Renzo, Heather Bambrick, Mike Murley & Guido Basso Formidable musical forces come together for the first time to create a powerhouse jazz ensemble! Individually, these world-class artists have performed on the finest world stages, garnered international

praise and accolades, and have collected more than two centuries of musical seasoning. These AllStars are at the top of their game as the cream of Canada’s musical crop.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $45 MEMBER: $39 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 23 Jan 7:30pm

INNER ELDER

by Michelle Thrush

A one-woman show from Calgary that takes audiences on a journey of discovery using real moments remembered through the eyes of Michelle Thrush and the impact her Grandmother had on her life. Inner Elder conveys the message of laughter being the best healing medicine.

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 24 - Fri 25 Jan 8pm Sat 26 Jan 2pm + 8pm

DJUKI MALA Australian Indigenous dance sensations present their critically acclaimed smash hit production presented

by Bond Creatives. Unique, infectious and high-energy, Djuki Mala wow audiences with a spectacular fusion of traditional dance, popculture and storytelling to create work that is a marvel of timing and comedy.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $39 MEMBER: $33 COLLEGE/UNI/CHILD: $25 Wed 30 Jan 7:30pm

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Energetic, hilarious, groundbreaking."

- Beat Magazine

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RUMBLE: THE CONCERT After stunning crowds at the inaugural Celebration of Nations Gathering, this exceptional show returns to Partridge Hall.

Experience roots, blues, jazz and rock through one of the most inspiring and entertaining stories ever told.

RUMBLE: THE CONCERT tells the story of how Indigenous musicians influenced popular music. Featuring two-time JUNO Award-winner Derek Miller and other celebrated musicians, this vibrant and awe-inspiring stage production mixes live musical performances with video clips from the award-winning documentary RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World.

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World presents RUMBLE: THE CONCERT, offered by Rezolution Pictures, produced and directed

by Tim Johnson, in association with Ontario Presents.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $39 MEMBER: $33 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 6 Feb 7:30pm

ALICIA SVIGALS The Yellow Ticket

Composer and klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals plays an original score to the 1918 silent film, The Yellow Ticket. The film was made at the end of World War I, on the eve of the Russian Revolution, and includes precious footage of the former Jewish quarter of Warsaw and the people who once lived there.

Svigals’ accompaniment to The Yellow Ticket is one of the most powerful I have heard.”

- Tom Gunning, Film Scholar

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $35 MEMBER: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 7 Feb 7:30pm

THINGS MY FORE-SISTERS SAW

By Leslie McCurdy

An inspiring one-woman show from Leslie McCurdy (The Spirit of Harriet Tubman) that introduces audiences to the lives of four women of African decent Marie-Joseph Angélique, Rose Fortune, Mary-Ann Shadd and

Viola Desmond - who affected change in the Canada of their time, and ours.Epel ius, omniminci de cus res dio. Aditatum reium CAIRNS RECITAL HALL consequam, consectem et auditi ALL TICKETS: $25 Sat 9 Feb 2pm

TORONTO MASS CHOIR WITH BEN HEPPNER Canadian superstar tenor Ben Heppner is joined by the Toronto Mass Choir, Canada’s premier gospel choir, in an evening of traditional and contemporary gospel songs that are sure to raise the roof.

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Toronto Mass Choir continues to be on the cutting edge of Canadian gospel music, bringing their distinct sound to the world stage.”

– The Whole Note

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI/CHILD: $25 Sun 10 Feb 4pm

AN EVENING WITH

HOLLY COLE Join us for a special Valentine’s Day treat with one of Canada’s bestselling jazz artists. Cole’s minimalist arrangements blend ever-soperfectly with her wry outlook, smoky contralto voice and inspiring interpretations of contemporary pop songs.

“

Extraordinary presence... Magnificent.”

- La Presse

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 14 Feb 7:30pm

CO-PRODUCED BY AHURI THEATRE AND THE THEATRE CENTRE

THIS IS THE POINT A joyous and unflinching portrait of four individuals whose lives have been shaped, in part, by cerebral palsy. Through a series of staged conversations and theatrical re-enactments, the performers draw from their personal lives to explore and debate questions of representation, the nature of companionship and whether people of different abilities can ever connect with each other on equal terms.

“

A whip-smart play about love, sex and disability in all its gritty, messy, humanness.”

- The Slotkin Letter

“

There’s plenty of pleasure to be derived from the mix of scenes, monologues, clips from home movies and live interactions – and simply watching bodies not regularly seen on a stage perform.”

- The Globe and Mail

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 14 Feb 7pm Fri 15 Feb 7pm Sat 16 Feb 2pm + 7pm MATURE CONTENT

FAMILY DAY AT THE PAC TALL STORIES OF ENGLAND

EMILY BROWN AND THE THING Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley are sent on an incredible adventure to help a 'Thing' that they hear crying, but nothing seems to help him settle. What’s really troubling the Thing - and will anyone ever get to sleep?

ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $15 Mon 18 Feb 9:30am + 11:30am AGES 3+

THEATERWORKS USA

PETE THE CAT A groovy cat Pete is excited to meet his new family, but Jimmy Biddle is nervous about how their houseguest is going to shake things up. Join Jimmy and Pete on a new adventure of friendship and inspiration!

PARTRIDGE HALL ALL TICKETS: $15 Mon 18 Feb 1:30pm AGES 3+

LIZT ALFONSO DANCE CUBA Made in Cuba 17 superb dancers and eight outstanding musicians and singers evoke the scenes of Cuban life through soulful song and exuberant dance. Founded 25 years ago, the company's fusion style continues to be recognized by the public and critics as a true radiant expression of the Cuban spirit.

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Enchanting!

Outstanding! The stage throbs with vibrancy!

- The Globe and Mail PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $59 MEMBER: $49 COLLEGE/UNI/CHILD: $25 Wed 27 Feb 7:30pm

GOWAN

Return of the Strange Animal “My marks in highschool were of a calibre that left me no option but to pursue the occupation of Rockstar,” muses Lawrence Gowan, the Scottish-born JUNO winner. Gowan has achieved commercial success as a solo performer since first releasing his self-titled album in 1982. The multiinstrumentalist has also been the lead vocalist of Styx since 2000.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 28 Feb 7:30pm

“

One of the most important drummers in jazz since the turn of this century...”

- The New York Times

ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ

BIRDMAN: LIVE One of the most critically acclaimed and in-demand drummers Antonio Sánchez, brings his Golden Globe & BAFTA nominated score for the Academy Award winning film Birdman to life!

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Undoubtedly one of the world’s best drummers.”

- The Huffington Post

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $45 MEMBER: $39 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 6 Mar 7:30pm

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH

ROCH VOISINE

Roch Voisine recorded his first album, Sweet Songs, in 1989, and in 2017 released his latest album, Devant Nous. The billingual JUNO-winner is a soft-pop singing sensation best known for his French-Canadian style. Roch has had 7 platinum-certified albums during his successful career.

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Few New Brunswickers are better known on the world stage than Roch Voisine.”

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PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $65 MEMBER: $55 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 7 Mar 7:30pm

MURPHY’S CELTIC LEGACY Don’t blink, for this is no ordinary Irish dance performance! It is a battle of styles, a clash of colours. The cast of Murphy’s Celtic Legacy gives an invigorating performance of traditional Irish dance. Featuring

dancers and musicians from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Celtic Woman, Murphy’s Celtic Legacy is the next generation Irish dance spectacular.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $59 MEMBER: $49 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Fri 8 Mar 7:30pm

GIRLS NITE OUT Back by popular demand!

Celebrate International Women’s Day (a day late) with a stand-up, improv and sketch comedy show by an award-winning ensemble with numerous Canadian Comedy Awards, who have performed on Second City stages and are featured on CBC, Comedy Network and HBO. Let’s have some fun to honour our mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters and friends!

ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $35 TABLE OF 6: $186 (save $24) Sat 9 Mar 4pm + 8pm MATURE CONTENT

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Open ears and an open mind are the essence of singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Cray’s approach to writing, recording and playing music. His five-time GRAMMY-winning sound rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar.

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Robert Cray comes alive on the stage.”

- Rock and Blue Muse PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $75 MEMBER: $65 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 14 Mar 7:30pm

ESSENTIAL COLLECTIVE THEATRE

THE TEAM

by Michael Kras

Bobbie just returned to school following a terrible tragedy. To process her grief, she joins the senior girls’ basketball team as they prepare for a live-ordie championship battle. The crushing weight of expectation, grief, fear and identity looms as each player navigates their uncertain futures.

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 20, Thurs 21, Fri 22 Mar 8pm Sat 23 Mar 2pm + 8pm

DANNY MICHEL WITH BEGONIA With nominations for three JUNOs, the Polaris Prize and a pile of albums under his belt, Danny Michel is unquestionably one of Canada’s finest songwriters. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades while bouncing from rock/pop, folk and world music.

Known for her voice in the JUNO Award-winning harmony driven group Chic Gamine, Alexa Dirks has a timbre that recalls the golden age of soul proud and courageous.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $35 MEMBER: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 21 Mar 7:30pm

ERTH'S PREHISTORIC AQUARIUM ADVENTURE The creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live want to take your family on an all new adventure – this time to the bottom of the ocean. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago - and maybe still today! Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, featuring actors, technology, puppets, science and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology.

PARTRIDGE HALL ALL TICKETS: $25 Sat 23 Mar 2pm + 6:30pm Ages 5+

“

A rare and pleasurable work that manages technical brilliance, cultural insight and enchantment…”

- The Sydney Morning Herald

LISA BROKOP

Legendary Ladies of Country with Patricia Conroy & Amanda Wilkinson Hot off the heels of The Patsy Cline Project is Lisa Brokop's brand new show featuring songs from many of the greatest female country singers of our time, including Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker and Emmylou Harris.

Brokop, Conroy and Wilkinson will share stories about what the legendary artists and songs mean to them, along with some of their own original compositions.

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Brokop’s notable music career has spanned over two decades and garnered her a string of CCMA trophies and nominations from the Academy of Country Music.” - The Guardian PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $39 MEMBER: $33 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 3 Apr 7:30pm

JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW Just for Laughs is bringing its funniest alumni back in April. Don’t miss out on some of the best stand-up comics from the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy festival.

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I laughed so hard I skipped my ab workout the next day.”

- Jen, PAC patron PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $49 MEMBER: $42 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 10 Apr 7:30pm MATURE CONTENT

CAROUSEL PLAYERS

THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF MARY JANE MOSQUITO BY TOMSON HIGHWAY Mary Jane Mosquito has no wings. At home and at school she is teased by the other mosquitos, and then she is sent away to live with her Auntie in the city. What she really wants to do is sing her songs, share her language

and make friends. But how will she fit in without wings?

ROBERTSON THEATRE ALL TICKETS: $15 Sun 14 Apr 11am + 2pm

KID KOALA’S

Satellite Turntable Orchestra Create an ambient vinyl orchestra with Kid Koala! This very special interactive show brings audience members into the sound-making process.

Each person is seated at stations equipped with a turntable, effects box and a small crate of colour-coded vinyl records. Through subtle coloured lighting changes in the room, the audience is cued to play along, becoming an integral component to the soundtrack as the story unfolds. The goal is to have 50 harmonized turntables create a unique, uplifting, dynamic experience of light and music.

Kid Koala is a world-renowned scratch DJ, music producer and award-winning graphic novelist.

He has toured with the likes of Radiohead, Arcade Fire and the Beastie Boys, as well as contributed to the scores for Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs.

The World, Looper and The Great Gatsby. His latest album Music To Draw To: Satellite has received praise for its “dreamlike” sound.

ROBERTSON THEATRE TICKETS: $30 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 CHILD: $20 Thurs 18 Apr 7pm + 9:30pm Fri 19 Apr 7pm + 9:30pm Sat 20 Apr 2pm + 7pm + 9:30pm

KEVIN NEALON Best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, legendary comedian Kevin Nealon sets himself apart through his unique sense of humour, dry wit and personable demeanour.

This international star of television, film and the stand-up stage promises a night of laughs not to be missed.

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Warm, relateable, very funny.”- The Morning Call PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $65 MEMBER: $60 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Wed 24 Apr 7:30pm MATURE CONTENT

MS. LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON Lisa Fischer stepped out from behind the backing mic to take centre stage in 2014. After extensive touring with The Rolling Stones (yes, she passionately belts it out in “Gimme Shelter”) and as support for some of the biggest names, Fischer and her band Grand Baton have been gaining a reputation internationally for their dynamic live performance.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 25 Apr 7:30pm

“

She brought down the house in the single best show I’ve seen in many years.”

- The New York Times

ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE DOGHOUSE ROSES

The Words & Music of Steve Earle A folk artist for contemporary America, Steve Earle’s writing and music has captured the spirit - and the struggle - of this great land of contradiction. Singers Andy Maize (Skydiggers), Susie Ungerlieder (Oh Susanna), Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), and Gregory Hoskins perform Earle’s music, and actor Rick Roberts reads his words. This concert highlights Earle’s brilliant storytelling and presents his songs in original arrangements that honour and celebrate his music.

Renowned concert pianist Andrew Burashko formed Art of Time Ensemble in 1998 by inviting a group of like-minded musicians and prominent figures in dance, theatre and other art forms to perform one-off concerts in Toronto. The company has gone on to become a leader in Toronto’s vibrant performing arts scene.

PARTRIDGE HALL REGULAR: $55 MEMBER: $46 COLLEGE/UNI: $25 Thurs 2 May 7:30pm

“

No one can put together music and musicians in a more dazzling, brilliant, and moving way than Andrew Burashko and the Art of Time Ensemble. Every concert is thrilling, inspiring, and leaves you longing for the next one.”

- The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson

THE FILM HOUSE The Film House is the Niagara epicentre of incredible and thoughtprovoking cinema experience. Festival prize and award-winning films from Canada, the U.S. and around the world reach our screen.

Becoming a member of The Film House connects you to the world’s best contemporary storytellers. The Film House ensures that rich and intriguing stories are seen, heard and shared in Niagara.

FILM HOUSE MEMBERSHIP

• $30 - Valid for one year from date of purchase • $7 entry to all films (2 ticket limit per membership) • VIP access to meet and greets, artist chats and receptions • Exchange tickets, as needed • Film House members receive 15% discount on concession products, excluding alcohol

FILM HOUSE TICKETS

$9 – general admission $7 – film house member // 13 and under *Memberships and tickets are subject to HST.

THE FILM HOUSE PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE Film titles screened at the FirstOntario PAC are selected by a committee led by the Niagara Artists Centre. Members include PACkers Sara Palmieri, Annie Wilson and Michael Chess, and NACkers Barry K. Grant, Joan Nicks, Stephen Remus and Natasha Pedros. Kasia Smuga also sits on the committee and works to secure screening rights as The Film House booker. Bringing a knowledge of Niagara to bear on all of their decisions, the committee searches for films that will engage, challenge and entertain.

also in the mix Get the scoop on a few local gems happening at the PAC this season!

MARILYN I. WALKER SCHOOL OF FINE + PERFORMING ARTS

KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL The 88th Kiwanis Music and Arts Festival of St. Catharines will be held in April 2019.

The Kiwanis Music and Arts Festival of St. Catharines is a community event that encourages, nurtures and supports performances and educational activities within the St. Catharines area. Each year students perform in various disciplines including Piano, Strings, Guitar, Woodwinds/ Brass, Band, Voice and Speech Arts. The music festival is followed by the Festival of Stars award night which recognizes and features performances from some of the best young music and arts students in our region.

Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

The MIWSFPA presents concerts on the stages of Cairns Recital Hall and Partridge Concert Hall, including the RBC Foundation Music@Noon series featuring students, faculty and guest artists (FREE), the concerts of the University Wind Ensemble, the University String Orchestra, the Viva Voce! Choral Series featuring the Brock University Choirs, and the Encore! Professional Concert Series.

Look for special opportunities to hear the Walker String Quartet and to attend guest lectures presented by the Walker Cultural Leader Series in The Film House. Tickets are available at the FirstOntario Box Office.

brocku.ca/miwsfpa

stcatharineskiwanisfestival.com

CHORUS NIAGARA

Nov 2018 - May 2019 Niagara’s premier auditioned 100-voice symphonic ensemble since 1963. Chorus Niagara is led by Artistic Director Robert Cooper, C.M., one of Canada’s most experienced, influential and decorated choral conductors.

Their singers come from all walks of life and represent ages from 18 to 80!

Chorus Niagara is a family of choirs that include Chorus Niagara, Chorus Niagara Children’s Choir, Side-By-Side High School Chorale, and The Robert Cooper Choral Scholars Program.

The 2018/19 season features Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Arthur Honegger’s Le Roi David and silent film Peter Pan circa 1924.

chorusniagara.ca

THE FOSTER FESTIVAL

GALLERY PLAYERS OF NIAGARA

Wrong For Each Other

Now in its 23nd season the Gallery Players of Niagara has become one of Niagara’s most prominent presenters of classical chamber music. Each season the organization presents a huge variety of chamber music from Vivaldi & Brahms to improvised music for silent movies.

by Norm Foster

27 Jun – 13 Jul 2018

Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

The group’s 15 performers live and work in and around Southern Ontario.

Described as “musically captivating” and “great communicators” they continue to thrill audiences. The players have recorded and released two CDs that have gone on to receive international acclaim.

Come Down From Up River

by Norm Foster

18 Jul - 3 Aug 2018

galleryplayers.ca

Renovations For Six

by Norm Foster

8 Aug – 25 Aug 2018 The Foster Festival is back for their third season with three more sparkling Norm Foster comedies – two world premieres and one greatest hit! Like a fine wine, Wrong For Each Other is vintage Foster at his absolute best. If you loved 2016’s Halfway There and last season’s Lunenburg, Foster’s latest Maritime saga Come Down From Up River is guaranteed to delight! And after seeing Norm Foster’s world premiere, Renovations For Six, you’ll never look at a paint chip again without laughing…or cringing! Join The Foster Festival this summer in Cairns Recital Hall for another fabulous season of humour with heart, in the heart of Niagara.

STOLEN THEATRE COLLECTIVE Sabina’s Splendid Brain

by Carol Sinclair

14 Sept - 23 Sept 2018 Sabina’s Splendid Brain- a sensorium of music, projection and performance by Canadian Playwright Carol Sinclair Freud, Jung, but wait… Sabina Spielrein?

Delusional or Genius? Spend an evening with the woman behind many infamous theories as she sets the record straight.

fosterfestival.com

stolentheatrecollective.ca

TD NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL Jazz in the City 'Singin' with the Big Band' Jim John's Swing Shift Big Band ft. vocalist Christopher Alan Graves

27 Jul 2018 Partridge Hall Voted "Best New Festival in Ontario" in 2017, the TD Niagara Jazz Festival is a yearly festival celebrating live jazz and music in the Niagara community. The festival combines live jazz with all that is uniquely Niagara: food, wine, craft beer, culture & natural wonders.

niagarajazzfestival.com

NIAGARA YOUTH ORCHESTRA For more than 50 years, the Niagara Youth Orchestra has been offering musical training to young musicians in the Niagara region.

NIAGARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 23 Sept - 19 May 2019

The NSO presents 14 engaging concerts in three unique series: Masterworks, POPS! and Classical Family – something for everyone! Under the baton of Music Director Bradley Thachuk, the NSO’s 52 professional musicians bring orchestral favourites, intriguing new works, and popular music to life for Niagara audiences. Resolutely committed to Canadian performers and composers, the NSO proudly showcases our nation’s finest artists such as Aisslinn Nosky, Rachel Mercer, Anagnoson and Kinton, Matt Dusk, composer Kevin Lau - and our own gifted musicians! One of Niagara’s cultural treasures since 1948, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra invites everyone to explore a matchless experience: live orchestral music!

In February 2019, their FREE school concert addresses many of the music curriculum requirements for Grades 3 through 8: the classification of instruments, the physics of sound, the social/historical context of the music, just to name a few. All ages are welcome from local Niagara schools.

niagarayouthorchestra.org

niagarasymphony.com

SUITCASE IN POINT presents

IN THE SOIL ARTS FESTIVAL

10+ Venues Around Downtown Spring 2019 In the Soil Arts Festival is celebrating 11 years as the region’s premier arts festival with a jam-packed multidisciplinary showcase of local and national performing, literary, media, music and interactive arts. With more than 150 things to see and do over the festival weekend, ITS is proud to partner with downtown’s newest cultural assets, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Brock’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in delivering a truly unique festival.

YELLOW DOOR THEATRE PROJECT Yellow Door Theatre Project is a charity arts organization devoted to offering skill training and performance opportunities for youth in the Niagara region. Under the artistic directorship of Andorlie Hillstrom, the company will be presenting a new adaptation of Robin Hood, 12-23 December, in Robertson Hall at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines. Written by Lezlie Wade with original music by John-Luke Addison, this new contemporary version of Robin Hood will be performed by the youth members of the Fall Performance Company and local theatre professionals. A Christmas event for the entire family!

yellowdoortheatreproject.com

In the Soil is Niagara’s homegrown arts festival and is working to make a Niagara that is self-determining and culturally distinct.

inthesoil.on.ca

CULTURE DAYS

Sun 30 Sept | FREE Create, Participate & Share Whether you are already an active participant in arts and culture or curious to discover new opportunities within your creative community, Culture Days is the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and dig in! Featuring a variety of performance and visual art workshops from Niagara's arts community.

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served daily!

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Offering degrees in Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts, and Studies in Arts and Culture.

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