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WINTER/SPRING 2014
SINÉAD O’CONNOR • TOWER OF POWER • LEON RUSSELL JIM BELUSHI & THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY JON ANDERSON • JULLY BLACK • PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL PAVLO • I MOTHER EARTH • JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR • ELTON JOHN’S GREATEST HITS 7 FINGERS: TRACES • KAHA:WI DANCE: NEOINDIGENA LAILI BIALI • CHRIS GIBBS • AND MORE!
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Become a
BIG TICKET MEMBER Get the VIP treatment at the Oakville Centre! THE BIG TICKET PLUS ~ $110. • Secure the best seats in the house with first priority access to ticket sales • Save $11 off of the regular ticket price to Oakville Centre shows • Be the first to get the scoop on upcoming performances • Purchase up to 10 tickets at the special, Big Ticket Plus rate • Come join us for our exclusive, semi-annual Members’ Night gala • Earn a $50 tax receipt as a supporter of the local arts • Receive a $25 gift certificate to Paradiso Restaurant (located directly across the street)
THE BIG TICKET ~ $55. • Gain early access to ticket sales ahead of the public on-sale date • Save $7 off of the regular ticket price to Oakville Centre shows • Be the first to get the scoop on upcoming performances • Purchase up to 6 tickets at the special, Big Ticket Plus rate • Come join us for our exclusive, semi-annual Members’ Night gala • Earn a $20 tax receipt as a supporter of the local arts
The Oakville Centre would like to thank the Ontario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage for ongoing programming support.
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INSIDE OAKVILLE NISSAN FAMILY SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sheldon Casavant, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Dino-Light, Pinocchio DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sinéad O’Connor, The Once, Quartette, Leahy, Tower of Power, Jully Black, I Mother Earth, Jon Anderson, Leon Russell, Joanne Shaw Taylor KNAR JEWELLERY CONCERT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pavlo
OAKVILLE INFINITI CLASSICAL & WORLD ARTISTS SERIES . . . . . . . . 21 Ray Montford, Andrew Craig Gospel, Glen Woodcock & The Big Bands, Jon Batiste & The Stay Human Band, 7 Fingers: Traces, Laili Biali OAKVILLE CENTRE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Band On the Run, The Wall, Elton John’s Greatest Hits PARADISO DANCE AND DRAMA SERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Frank Meschkuleit’s My Big Fat German Puppet Show, NeoIndigenA PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Burl-Oak Theatre Group, The Nutcracker, The Oakville Symphony EVENT LISTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
LIVE! AT THE OAKVILLE CENTRE
H2 SYSTEMS COMEDY SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Frantics, Jim Belushi & The Chicago Board of Comedy, Chris Gibbs, Just For Laughs Road Show
TICKETS: Big Ticket PLUS Members tickets on sale OCTOBER 25 at 11:00 am by phone, in person, or on-line. Big Ticket Members tickets on sale NOVEMBER 1 at 7:00 pm (Members’ Night), in person only. By phone or online NOVEMBER 2 at 11:00 am. Public sale tickets NOVEMBER 11 at 11:00 am. Regular Box Office hours are Monday to Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Order tickets by phone: 905.815.2021 or 1.888.489.7784. Order tickets online: www.oakvillecentre.ca
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ACCESSIBILITY AND THE OAKVILLE CENTRE
WELCOME TO THE OAKVILLE CENTRE
The Oakville Centre and the Town of Oakville place a high priority on accessibility to the public. We are constantly striving to meet the needs of our customers. Patrons requiring wheelchair or accessible seating arrangements are asked to call 905-815-2021. Wheelchair and accessible seating arrangements are not available for purchase online. Our box office staff will be happy to book accessible seating and answer any questions you may have regarding accessibility at the Centre. You may also e-mail us at boxoffice@oakville.ca. Please Note: The Oakville Centre does have some accessibility challenges due to its design and age. The theatre does not have an elevator. The theatre’s seating area of 17 rows has a steep incline. There is one barrier free washroom on the main level in the lobby.
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ACCESSIBLE FEATURES: • Curb cuts at sidewalks and a ramp to the entrance of the theatre on Navy and Church street approach. • Main entrance doors are equipped with electronic openers • Barrier-free counter for the box office • Barrier free washroom is located in the lobby of the main auditorium • Wheelchair and accessible seating in Row S (please book tickets for these in advance by calling the box office: 905-815-2021) • Auditorium offers handrails and a hearing assistance system
PARKING: One accessible parking spot is available on Navy Street and two spots in the Church Street parking lot. These spots are best suited for those attending performances in the Main Auditorium. Accessible parking spots on the lower level, back of theatre would only be suitable for those attending an event in the Studio Theatre. ASSISTIVE HEARING SYSTEM: The Oakville Centre offers a Sennheiser assistive hearing system, free of charge. Patrons can access the headset by requesting the equipment at the lobby bar on their arrival.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: • Ticket sales are final. • In consideration of those with perfume allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes or colognes. • Babies are not permitted into the theatre for Big Ticket events. We welcome children old enough to enjoy the performance. Children of all ages are welcomed to the Family Series performances. • Group bookings are available for 10 or more. Please contact 905-338-4161, ext. 3204 • Latecomers & re-entry will be seated at a suitable break in the performance determined by the artist.
HOW TO GET TO THE OAKVILLE CENTRE: From the QEW or 401, exit at Trafalgar Road (Hwy. 3), drive south to Lakeshore Road, turn right and park in any of the more than 2,800 parking spots in Downtown Oakville. To park behind the Oakville Centre, continue along Lakeshore to Navy Street, turn left on Navy then make your first right on Water Street and follow it along the river.
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AFTER SHOW ARTIST CHATS The After Show Artist Chat is your opportunity to learn more about the artist’s background, their interpretation of the work or what makes them tick. With the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage we are pleased to announce a series of COMPLIMENTARY After Show Artist Chats with a moderated discussion between the artist(s) and a featured guest moderator. These informal discussions around the creative process will be hosted by Paradiso Restaurant (unless noted otherwise), right across the street from the theatre. Each chat will start a few minutes after the show at Paradiso and run for no longer than 30 minutes. Tickets for the After Show Artist Chats are available on November 11th, the first day of Public Sales. There is a limit of four tickets per purchaser.
THE ONCE December 13
AFTER SHOW ARTIST CHATS
QUARTETTE December 20 GLEN WOODCOCK & THE BIG BANDS January 4 FRANK MESCHKULEIT February 8 JULLY BLACK February 22 I MOTHER EARTH March 8 7 FINGERS: TRACES April 24 JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR May 2
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SHELDON CASAVANT
THE OAKVILLE NISSAN FAMILY SERIES
Thursday, December 19, 7:00 pm Recommended for all ages Passionate about magic from a young age, Sheldon is one of Canada’s most highly sought after performers, with a repertoire of magic that is contemporary, fun, and highly interactive. Sheldon was nominated in 2009 and 2010 as Entertainer of the Year by the Canadian Events Industry and was selected to perform at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. More recently, he wrote the illustrated children’s book, Morton the Magician and His Magnificent Magic Show. Regular Ticket: $15 Purchase Three or More Shows: $10
www.sheldoncasavant.com “Sheldon is one of the rising stars in the world of magic. His magic is new, exciting, and original.” ~ JEFF MCBRIDE, Las Vegas Magician
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVOURITES
MERMAID THEATRE Sunday, January 5, 1:00 & 3:30 pm Recommended for ages 3 to 7 This triple-bill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and the Mixed-Up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature. These whimsical tales have enchanted several generations, and Mermaid’s acclaimed stage adaptation teaches as well as entertains. Regular Ticket: $15 Purchase Three or More Shows: $10
www.kidsentertainment.net “In-the-know parents go nuts for Mermaid Theatre productions...the black-light aspect is nifty!” ~ New York Magazine 6
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DINO-LIGHT
CORBIAN VISUAL ARTS & DANCE in collaboration with Lightwire Theater
Sunday, January 26, 1:00 & 3:30 pm Recommended for ages 7 and up
You’ve never seen dinosaurs quite like this before! Electroluminescent creatures light up the darkness in a heart-rending original tale. DiNO (formally known as Darwin) mesmerizes audiences through its cutting edge blend of puppetry and technology and offers a spectacular hour that combines ancient, wordless storytelling with modern technology and music. Regular Ticket: $20 Purchase Three or More Shows: $10
www.kidsentertainment.net “Silence speaks volumes!” ~ ANGELA SCAPPATURA, The Standard
PINOCCHIO THÉÂTRE TOUT À TRAC Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 pm Recommended for ages 6 to 10 The Montreal-based theatre company uses state-ofthe-art puppets in their telling of the classic children’s tale about a wooden marionette who longs to become a real boy. The age-old fairytale is told in a folkloric style and includes all of the tale’s beloved characters – puppet master Geppeto, the sly fox and, of course, Jiminy Cricket. The puppets have been carefully hand-carved out of wood and hold true to the story’s descriptions, right down to Pinocchio’s ever-growing nose! Regular Ticket: $15 Purchase Three or More Shows: $10
www.toutatrac.com “Every detail is artfully executed in this disarming retelling of a classic tale.” ~ Montreal Gazette
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THE ONCE Friday, December 13, 8:00 pm
THE DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES
Named for a unique Newfoundland phrase that means ‘imminently’, now is indeed the time for The Once. From their beginnings as three actors who also loved to sing together, The Once has embraced a different vision of Newfoundland music. Their sounds do not come from the noisy pubs and dockside taverns that fuel so much of the island’s energy. Instead, their music comes from a quieter and more thoughtful place. Regular Ticket: $43 Big Ticket Member: $36 Big Ticket Plus: $32
www.theonce.ca “The first time I heard it (the album), I was floored, the second time elevated, and every time since, enthralled!” ~ DARCY FITZPATRICK, SignalBlog.ca~ SignalBlog
QUARTETTE: 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS Friday, December 20, 8:00 pm Since their debut in 1993, the four members of Quartette have been both publicly and critically acclaimed for their lush harmonies and delightfully diverse repertoire. Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick, and Sylvia Tyson are seasoned singer/songwriters whose influences range from blues and gospel to country and folk to jazz and pop. Regular Ticket: $53 Big Ticket Member: $46 Big Ticket Plus: $42
www.quartette.com “The seraphic four-part harmonies are a boundless source of delight. Quartette vocalizes like they've grown up on the same street...in the same family.” ~ Victoria Times Colonist
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Y E! NL DAT EO N TH DIA NA CA SINÉAD O’CONNOR THE AMERICAN KINDNESS TOUR Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3 8:00 pm
Multi-Grammy award winning artist, Sinéad O’Connor will be making her return to the North American stages with “The American Kindness Tour”. Since releasing her ninth LP in February 2012, How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, Sinéad has received some of the most resounding praise to date in her celebrated 25-year career. Songs from the album such as 4th and Vine and Take Off Your Shoes have been glorious additions to her arresting catalogue which has garnered millions of record sales worldwide. Don’t miss seeing Sinéad at her only Canadian stop of the tour in our intimate hall. Regular Ticket: $125 Big Ticket Member: $115 Big Ticket Plus: $115
www.sineadoconnor.com “I’d recommend anyone who has never seen this woman in concert – even if they think she’s not their bag – to take any opportunity to catch her. Onstage, Sinéad O’Connor is truly one of the greats.” ~ THOMAS H. GREEN, The Arts Desk
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A LEAHY CHRISTMAS Monday, December 23, 8:00 pm
THE DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES
Leahy is a Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters who have been playing together their entire lives. The band’s three acclaimed albums – Leahy, Lakefield, and In All Things - have world-wide sales of over half a million copies. In fact, their life story was so compelling that it became the subject of an Oscar winning documentary, The Leahys: Music Most of All. The film foretold the success that would follow.
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Regular Ticket: $75 Big Ticket Member: $68 Big Ticket Plus: $64
www.leahymusic.com “This family from Lakefield, Ontario clearly loves making music.” ~ The Halifax Herald
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TOWER OF POWER Thursday, January 23, 8:00 pm Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, serving up an electric "Urban Soul Music" sound to sold-out crowds around the world each year. The band's rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band, while their horn-driven sound is uniquely theirs. The way that they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own. Add it all up and you have one of the most dynamic groups of musicians to ever hit the stage. Regular Ticket: $83 Big Ticket Member: $76 Big Ticket Plus: $72
www.towerofpower.com “Tower of Power play as tight as a chain-link fence, with not a weak link in sight.� ~ London Jazz News
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THE DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES
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JULLY BLACK Saturday, February 22, 8:00 pm From opening for Kanye West to being hand-picked to perform for the Queen, Jully Black has perfected her explosive live performance that showcases her unique and powerful voice as well as her ability to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. There is no question as to how she has achieved the status of “Canada’s Queen of R&B”, a title given to her by her fans and peers. Regular Ticket: $55 Big Ticket Member: $48 Big Ticket Plus: $44
www.jullyblack.com “Black is fresh, fearless and ferocious!” ~ TARA HENLEY, straight.com
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I MOTHER EARTH Saturday, March 8, 7:00 pm The last time that I Mother Earth was in Oakville, they brought the house down in one of the most memorable performances of 2013. Now, they’re back to rock the Oakville Centre once again and offer a second chance to those who missed out the first time! All Tickets: $70
www.imotherearth.ca “(The Oakville Centre show) was sold out, our fans were respectful to the theatre, we played as long as we wanted, did an awesome Q & A and all parties involved left feeling great.” ~ I MOTHER EARTH, The Openmouth Blog
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THE DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES
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AN ACOUSTIC EVENING with JON ANDERSON (The voice of YES) Saturday, April 19, 8:00 pm Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind Yes. Join Jon and his iconic vocals as he presents songs from Yes and his solo career. Regular Ticket: $73 Big Ticket Member: $66 Big Ticket Plus: $62
“The mix of hits and rarities literally intertwined was indeed a treat and it had many in attendance cheering enthusiastically throughout the show.”
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~ DAVID DIPIETRO, Jam Magazine Online
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LEON RUSSELL Thursday, May 1, 8:00 pm For the past 50 years, Leon Russell has been synonymous with rock & roll. His 30 plus albums span six different decades and include hits like A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall and Heartbreak Hotel. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2011) has also played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in rock history. Along the way, he has worked alongside a proverbial who’s who of musical heavyweights, from Frank Sinatra to Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones to everyone in between. Most recently, he collaborated on 2010’s The Union with friend and Hall of Fame presenter Elton John. Regular Ticket: $78 Big Ticket Member: $71 Big Ticket Plus: $67
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“When I started he was my idol, mentor and everything I wanted to be as a songwriter.”
“[Russell’s] piano playing is undiminished and his singing voice remains powerful.”
~ ELTON JOHN
~ ROLLING STONE
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JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
THE DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, May 2, 8:00 pm
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Returning by popular demand, Joanne Shaw Taylor has gone from a promising young blues talent to a bona fide force on the international music scene. Highlighted by a breakthrough performance as the lead guitarist in Annie Lennox’s band at the Diamond Jubilee Concert in London, Joanne has continued her upward climb towards blues stardom. Regular Ticket: $52 Big Ticket Member: $45 Big Ticket Plus: $41
www.joanneshawtaylor.com “Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning.” ~ Blue Print Magazine “Joanne IS the new face of the blues.” ~ Blues Matters “She’s blonde, she’s beautiful and she plays blistering blues-rock guitar. She’s a rock and roll revelation” ~ Sunday Mercury
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Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm
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PAVLO Pavlo has come full circle since introducing his Mediterranean style in the late ’90s, once again recording an all-instrumental album. Complete with all brand new compositions, this album highlights Pavlo’s unmatched ability to melodically unite world instruments into his sound seamlessly, all the while staying true to his distinct Mediterranean guitar signature. Regular Ticket: $63 Big Ticket Member: $56 Big Ticket Plus: $52
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“Incredibly uplifting experience! Hugely talented musicians with a knack to connect so well to the audience. We felt their joy!” ~ MURLAUR, ticketmaster.ca
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THE H2 SYSTEMS COMEDY SERIES
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THE FRANTICS Saturday, December 21, 8:00 pm The Frantics are a wacky Canadian comedy troupe consisting of Paul Chato, Rick Green, Dan Redican and Peter Wildman. Starting off their careers with the Royal Canadian Air Farce, they became CBC regulars with ‘The Frantic Times’ during the mid1980s. Famous for their quirky, off-the-wall humour, the group is best known for the recurring character Mr. Canoehead and for the catch phrase “Boot to the head!”, which is also the title of their most famous sketch. Since reuniting in 2004, The Frantics have been featured on The Comedy Network and have appeared at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Regular Ticket: $47 Big Ticket Member: $40 Big Ticket Plus: $36
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“Frentik, Frenetique, phreneticus – in any language it adds up to four very talented comedians: The Frantics.” ~ CBC Radio
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JIM BELUSHI & THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8:00 pm An alumnus of Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s famed Second City with more than 30 years of comedy experience, Jim Belushi is now bringing to the stage an improvised comedy sketch troupe featuring members of the Chicago Board of Comedy. Accompanying Belushi are son Robert Belushi along with Megan Grano, Jon Barinholtz, and Brad Morris, all of whom are classically trained professional improvisers who tour regularly nationwide. Regular Ticket: $83 Big Ticket Member: $76 Big Ticket Plus: $72
“We are not stand-up comedians. Our show is not a passive, sit-back-and-watch experience. Most of the fun we have on stage comes from our inclusion of the audience – we get suggestions from them to begin each scene we perform, and in certain instances, bring them on-stage with us to add to our performance. It’s less a ‘show’ and more a party. At least it feels like one to me. This group of actors brings me right back to how I started out in comedy – maybe that's why we have so much fun doing it.” ~ JIM BELUSHI
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CHRIS GIBBS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? SORRY. Saturday, February 15, 8:30 pm in The Studio Theatre
THE H2 SYSTEMS COMEDY SERIES
Spending an evening with British-born comedian Chris Gibbs and his warped sense of humor is to experience the ridiculous inane-ness of everyday life. The veteran of the Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals tackles the fears and worries of being a father and the absolute terror of wanting to be a good one. Regular Ticket: $39 Big Ticket Member: $32 Big Ticket Plus: $28
www.chrisgibbs.ca “Chris Gibbs is the Steve Jobs of Fringe comedy: always coming up with something new that manages to be good as well.” ~ RICHARD OUZOUNIAN, Toronto Star
THE JUST FOR LAUGHS ROADSHOW Wednesday, April 2, 8:30 pm Some of the funniest people on Earth have set their sights on Oakville along the path of the Just For Laughs Roadshow. This hilarious standup comedy show offers fare of the side-splitting variety, made popular by the Comedy Network’s “Just for Laughs” television program. Regular Ticket: $65 Big Ticket Member: $58 Big Ticket Plus: $54
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RAY MONTFORD Saturday, November 23, 8:30 pm in The Studio Theatre
THE OAKVILLE INFINITI CLASSICAL & WORLD ARTISTS SERIES
Ray Montford knows how to make his instrument sing, creating wild and simple beauty while wringing emotion from every note. The one-time accompanist for the Rankin Family and Mary Jane Lamond composes stirring instrumentals and, with eight albums to his credit, has built a repertoire that plays like a series of magical sonic pictures. Regular Ticket: $39 Big Ticket Member: $32 Big Ticket Plus: $28
www.raymontford.com “Ray Montford is a sensitive and exploratory musician who combines traditional techniques with exciting world music influences.” ~ ATOM EGOYAN
ANDREW CRAIG Sunday, December 22, 8:00 pm The Gospel Christmas Project has become something of a tradition since Andrew Craig, the Toronto-based host of CBC’s Canada Live, first launched the concert as a radio show in 2006. Each year, Craig invites a diverse group of Canadian vocalists and musicians to perform new renditions of familiar tunes. A performer, director, composer and producer, Craig has worked with artists such as Molly Johnson, Wynton Marsalis, Measha Bruggergosman and Kellylee Evans. Regular Ticket: $63 Big Ticket Member: $56 Big Ticket Plus: $52
www.andrewcraig.me “You are a magnificent musician – thank God for you in the future!” ~ QUINCY JONES
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GLEN WOODCOCK & THE BIG BANDS
THE OAKVILLE INFINITI CLASSICAL & WORLD ARTISTS SERIES
also starring SWING SHIFT BIG BAND Saturday, January 4, 3:00 pm Glen Woodcock is the local king of big band music, having hosted Jazz FM’s “The Big Band Show” since 1976. With Glen, you get both the larger-than-life big band sound and the history of an incredible era in music. Regular Ticket: $53 Big Ticket Member: $46 Big Ticket Plus: $42
www.swingshiftbigband.com “This concert is a must for big band jazz fans!” ~ CJRTFM.com
JON BATISTE & THE STAY HUMAN BAND Friday, April 4, 8:00 pm With his unique voice, virtuosic piano chops and dapper sense of style, 25-yearold jazz phenom Jon Batiste offers a fresh, original take on American music. He and his Stay Human Band will dazzle audiences with their world-class music, high energy and uplifting spirit. Regular Ticket: $67 Big Ticket Member: $60 Big Ticket Plus: $56
www.jonbatiste.com “Even at this early stage in his career, Batiste has made his mark in a remarkably wide range of areas – as an instrumentalist, composer, educator, and band leader.” ~ BOB KENSELAAR, All About Jazz
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7 FINGERS: TRACES Thursday, April 24, 7:00 pm Founded in Montreal in 2002, the 7 Fingers initial goal was to bring circus to a human scale. They began as artists on stage, creating collectively, then expanding their creative talents as directors, choreographers, writers and coaches, passing on their collaborative and unique 7 Fingers process to a new generation of circus artists. As a result, they have been able to grow to international prominence, participating in ceremonies for both the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. Regular Ticket: $50 Big Ticket Member: $43 Big Ticket Plus: $39
www.7doigts.com “Eye-popping athleticism, fluid grace and chiseled physiques make for the sexiest circus in town.” ~ New York Daily News
LAILA BIALI Thursday, June 19, 8:00 pm Juno Award-winning Canadian jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter Laila Biali has toured with Suzanne Vega, Chris Botti and Paula Cole and recorded with and supported Sting. The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival veteran takes the best of pop, rock and soul, spruces it up with her jazz talents and weaves it into her musical arrangements Regular Ticket: $52 Big Ticket Member: $45 Big Ticket Plus: $41
www.lailabiali.com “Biali has a voice that makes the listener shudder; it is so rounded and pure” ~ Montreal Gazette
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“Always a great show!” “Awesome!”
THE OAKVILLE CENTRE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE SERIES
~ Andy Frost, Q107
~ The Toronto Sun
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Craig Martin is the producer and wearer of many hats behind the Classic Albums Live series. These concerts are note-for-note, cutfor- cut classic albums that have shaped and defined rock music as we know it. Each concert faithfully recreates an album note for note. “It’s not a tribute band” Mr. Martin says. “It’s a recital. Like listening to Mozart by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.” Craig hires specific musicians for each show, often up to twenty. He even hired a children’s choir for Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Mr. Martin says he’s only as much of a perfectionist as his audiences. “People are purists. They’re waiting to hear that certain note or squeal”. Classic Albums Live is the ultimate for music lovers!
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BAND ON THE RUN PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Saturday, December 14, 8:00 pm “Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun, and the first one said to the second one there I hope you're having fun”, at Classic Albums Live’s Band on the Run, Paul McCartney & Wings third and most successful album. In 2000, Q Magazine placed it at No. 75 on its list of the “100 Greatest British Albums Ever”. Regular Ticket: $65 Big Ticket Member: $58 Big Ticket Plus: $54
www.classicalbumslive.com “A triumph of showmanship.” ~ STEPHEN THOMAS ERLEWINE, AllMusic.com
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“A must-see for music lovers!” “Joyfull, thrilling!” ~ Macleans
~ Toronto Star
THE WALL PINK FLOYD CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm “All in all it’s just another brick in the wall”. Those iconic lyrics are immediately recognizable to any true rock fan, who won’t want to miss the chance to hear Classic Albums Live note-for-note, cut-for- cut take on Pink Floyd’s most seminal work, The Wall! Regular Ticket: $65 Big Ticket Member: $58 Big Ticket Plus: $54
www.classicalbumslive.com “Rock-star hubris has never been more electrifying!” ~ Rolling Stone Magazine
ELTON JOHN’S GREATEST HITS ELTON JOHN CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 pm “My gift is my song, and this one’s for you”. Elton John has plenty of gifts to dole out, many of which will be brought to life as Classic Albums Live provides their note-fornote, cut-for-cut treatment of Elton John’s Greatest Hits! Regular Ticket: $65 Big Ticket Member: $58 Big Ticket Plus: $54
www.classicalbumslive.com “If you want a glimpse of [John’s] very best, then this is the place to start.” ~ DAVID BOWLING, BlogCritics.org
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The Best Things in Life Can Be Free! (or what you’re willing to contribute) Experience the wondrous world of the performing arts for free or whatever you can contribute. The Oakville Centre is pleased to present the following Paradiso Dance and Drama shows as pay-what-you-cans. Be an early bird and phone our box office or visit our website and reserve tickets, show up at the performance and then pay what you feel the experience was worth. Or be a late bird and show up on the night of the performance, reserve an available seat and still pay what you can – you choose the show & you set the price! All performances are at THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Tickets: 905-815-2021 or 1-888-489-7784 For more information go to www.oakvillecentre.ca
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Frank Meschkuleit’s
MY BIG FAT GERMAN PUPPET SHOW
WARNING: Adult Themes & Language
with special guest Marty Stelnick Saturday, February 8, 8:30 pm in The Studio Theatre Frank Meschkuleit's training with Jim Henson’s Muppets cemented his love for animating the inanimate. He has worked from coast to coast in television and feature films as a puppeteer including the hit show Fraggle Rock. His new show, My Big Fat German Puppet Show is bound to test boundaries and may give new meaning to “no man is a theatre”...or is he? Marty Stelnick has performed well over a thousand hours of television from the adorable, pre-school monkey Ooh, from (Playhouse Disney’s) Ooh, Aah and You, to the acutely offensive Apollo of Apollo’s Pad.
www.puppetsandvoices.com A Pay-What-You-Can Performance
Kaha:Wi Dance Theatre’s
NEOINDIGENA Friday, May 9, 8:00 pm NeoIndigenA is the much-anticipated full evening solo created and performed by Artistic Director Santee Smith. The new conceptual performance explores Indigenous sources from the perspective of an unbroken continuum. She navigates liminal space between the futuristic realms of Skyworld, Underworld and Earthworld. It’s an ecstatic, transcendent, primordial, perilous and biomorphic journey propelled by the elemental voice of Tanya Tagaq, Cris Derksen’s cello and others.
www.kahawidance.org “Kaha:Wi succeeds because it walks the fine line between a genuine spiritual experience that is also ravishing in its visual components.” ~ PAULA CITRON, The Globe and Mail
A Pay-What-You-Can Performance
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The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts would like to thank
CANADIAN HERITAGE
2013/2014 CONCERT SEASON SYMPHONIC PASSION Nov 9 & 10, 2013 FAMILY CHRISTMAS Dec 15, 2013
for ongoing programming support.
ROME & VIENNA Feb 1 & 2, 2014 THE ROMANTIC VIOLIN April 5 & 6, 2014 SEASON FINALE May 10 & 11, 2014
For descriptions and ticket information:
www.oakvillesymphony.ca
www.pch.gc.ca
The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts would like to thank the
ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL for ongoing programming support.
www.arts.on.ca
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EVENT INFORMATION The Event Information page consists of all performances at the Oakville Centre including local Community and Big Ticket performances.
The Oakville Centre is a division of the Recreation and Culture Department of the Town of Oakville.
EVENT INFORMATION
OAKVILLE PLAYERS: PYGMALION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 14-17 & 20-23 RAY MONTFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23 THE NUTCRACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 29-December 1 & December 7-8 SINÉAD O’CONNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2 & 3 THE ONCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: BAND ON THE RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 14 OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 15 SHELDON CASAVANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 19 QUARTETTE CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20 THE FRANTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 21 ANDREW CRAIG GOSPEL CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 22 LEAHY FAMILY CHRISTMAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 23 BURL-OAK THEATRE: CINDERELLA… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 28-30 GLEN WOODCOCK & THE BIG BANDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 4 VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 5 BURL-OAK THEATRE: LEADING LADIES… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15-19 TOWER OF POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 23 JIM BELUSHI & THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 25 DINO-LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 26 OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1 & 2 WEST END STUDIO: AND THEN THERE WAS NONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 6-9 & 12-15 MY BIG FAT GERMAN PUPPET SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 8 CHRIS GIBBS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? SORRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 15 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 21 JULLY BLACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 22 PAVLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 27 I MOTHER EARTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 8 THE OAKVILLE PLAYERS: WELFAREWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 20-23 & 26-29 PINOCCHIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 1 JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2 JON BATISTE & THE STAY HUMAN BAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 4 OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 5 & 6 BURL OAK THEATRE: REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 9-13 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ELTON JOHN’S GREATEST HITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 16 JON ANDERSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 19 7 FINGERS:TRACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24 LEON RUSSELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1 JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 2 KAHA:WI DANCE: NeoIndigenA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 9 OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 10 & 11 BIG TICKET MEMBER’S NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13 LAILI BIALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 19
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