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FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
2017 - 2018 SEASON
MEMORIES
MILTON PRAISE NIGHT
PRESENTED BY MILTON CONCERT BAND
PRESENTED BY GRACE EXPRESSION MINISTRIES
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 8:00 pm @ MinMaxx Hall
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 7:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre TICKETS
ADULT $22 | STUDENT/SENIOR $20
$10
Join us for a night of praise and worship, experience heaven on earth.
Join the MCB Show Band and Men II Boys for an evening filled with great music, wonderful memories and plenty of laughter!
GORD BAMFORD
HEROES & VILLAINS
Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
Saturday, Apr. 28, 2018 7:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
ADULT $60 | STUDENT/SENIOR $57
ADULT $22 CHILD/STUDENT/SENIOR $20
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
PRESENTED BY MILTON CONCERT BAND
A Country Music Award-winning artist, Gord Bamford has toured with Tim McGraw, George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire.
JANN ARDEN
Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $100 | STUDENT/SENIOR $95
Canadian chanteuse Jann Arden is back; the singer, songwriter, broadcaster, actor, author and social media star presents her incredible songbook and larger-than-life personality.
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $60 | STUDENT/SENIOR $57
The legendary Canadian band brings their melancholic mixture of blues, country, folk and rock to the Centre.
TOM COCHRANE WITH RED RIDER PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $100 | STUDENT/SENIOR $95
Celebrating 25 years of Life is a Highway and with over 6 million records sold worldwide over his illustrious 40 year career, this incomparable rock legend has cemented his place in the hearts of Canadians.
RHYTHM
RHYTHM
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
COWBOY JUNKIES
Explore the world of heroes and villains through the music that gives them life.
TAKE IT EASY
ONES
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
PRESENTED BY BILL CULP PRODUCTIONS
TICKETS
$45
hits from the 1970’s countryrock group the Eagles with soaring vocal harmonies and sizzling hot guitar solos.
featuring an 11-piece all-star band, amazing screen show and over 30 Beatles hits performed to perfection!
STORIES & SONGS OF STOMPIN’ TOM
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
TICKETS
$35
Take an entertaining journey through the Stompin’ Tom catalogue. Often funny, always extraordinary.
NOSTALGIA
ADULT $45 | STUDENT/SENIOR $43
Milton’s own Michelle Truman returns to the stage with ALWAYS ABBA. Experience the music and majesty of ABBA’s greatest hits with the classic looks and sound that made ABBA famous. Featuring some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, you’ll be having the time of your life as your Dancing Queen is reborn.
BRITISH LEGENDS
PRESENTED BY BOUNTY ENTERPRISES
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre TICKETS
$49 | STUDENT/SENIOR $45
The producers of Abbamania present a tribute to British legends Adele, The Bee Gees, David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Elton John.
PRESENTED BY MILTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Saturday, May 5, 2018 7:30 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT
$28 | STUDENT/SENIOR $22
Celebrating the music of the Beatles, the MPO presents... All You Need is Love with Sabatino Vacca, Music Director.
GROWING UP 80’S PRESENTED BY ASK CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT
WANNABE
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Saturday, May 12, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
TICKETS $49.75
ADULT $45 | STUDENT/SENIOR $43
Put on your Walkman, grab your cassette and moonwalk back to the eighties! From Wham to Van Halen and Michael Jackson to Madonna, this superstar tribute spins out hits that defined a decade.
Spice up your life with a girls night out. Grab your gals and experience this high energy heartfelt tribute to the English girl super group the Spice Girls.
NOSTALGIA
Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
$47
Ones: The Number One Hits of the Beatles is a must see,
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
TICKETS
Take It Easy: The Story of the Eagles features legendary
PRESENTED BY WHISKEY JACK
ALWAYS ABBA
PRESENTED BY LIVE IS ALL YOU NEED
MILTON FILM FORUM
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
First Wednesday of the month 7:30 pm @ Mattamy Theatre SINGLE FILM $9 | 7-FILM PACK $49
Featuring monthly screenings of independent, international and Canadian films, this grassroots initiative is coordinated in part through TIFF.
EXPRESSION
Milton is the next stop for this fun-filled circus led by a mysterious and magical conductor. Zacada’s circus artists will amaze and inspire with feats of skill and grace. The tracks have been laid and the trapeze has been hung; a world of whimsy, delight, and discovery awaits.
Pay what you can
Experience an array of world touring works of contemporary dance from diverse artists.
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
AN ITALIAN OPERA Sunday, Mar. 11, 2018 2:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $35 STUDENT/SENIOR $32
The Milton Philharmonic and an all-star cast of operatic soloists bring to life Verdi’s tragic love story.
MILTON FILM FESTIVAL
SPLITSCREEN
Jan. 26 - 28, 2018 Mattamy Theatre
Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 8:00 pm @ MinMaxx Hall
EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASS $82 REG WEEKEND PASS (DEC. 1) $90 4-FILMS $50 | SINGLE FILM $14
Get the red carpet treatment with acclaimed feature films, guest Q & As, short films and panels.
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
TICKETS
Pay what you can
A supercharged evening of four dances featuring the most extraordinary dancers on the Toronto scene and world-renowned dancer Peggy Baker.
JUST FOR LAUGHS
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $49 | SENIOR $46
Canada’s famous Just for Laughs Festival tours four of its funniest comedians. Now in its 15th year of touring, the Road Show features the best stand-ups straight from the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy festival. PLEASE NOTE: MATURE CONTENT MAY OFFEND SOME
EXPRESSION
ADULT $29 | STUDENT/SENIOR $27 | CHILD $15
TICKETS
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2017
Canadians are invited to fall in love with arts and culture during Culture Days. This weekend event offers participants access to 50+ interactive arts and culture activities for all ages!
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 @ 2:00 pm Mattamy Theatre
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
LA TRAVIATA
TICKETS FREE
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
CULTURE DAYS PRESENTED BY ARTS MILTON
ZACADA: ALL ABOARD!
3, 2, 1 DANCE!
A CANADIAN CHRISTMAS
ELVIS: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS
PRESENTED BY MILTON CONCERT BAND
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 7:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
PRESENTED BY TVB PRODUCTIONS
Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 7:30 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
ADULT $22 CHILD/STUDENT/SENIOR $20
TICKETS $49.75
Enjoy traditional and innovative arrangements of seasonal favourites with a dash of Canadiana.
Elvis Presley’s yuletide spectacular, a Graceland of wonderment featuring Steve Michaels.
HANDEL’S
WINTERLUDE IV: CHRISTMAS IN CANADA
MESSIAH
PRESENTED BY MILTON CHORISTERS
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 7:30 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
PRESENTED BY MILTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 7:30 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
ADULT $25 | CHILD $20
George Frideric Handel’s MESSIAH, with members of the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra. A grand oratorio!
Winterlude IV presented by the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra with Sabatino Vacca, Music Director.
THE NUTCRACKER: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 @ 2:00 pm Mattamy Theatre
Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 2:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
PRESENTED BY THE DANCE CLASS
ADULT $35 | CHILD/SENIOR $30
The Holidays are a joyous time, filled with traditions. Join us as we celebrate the season with our annual production of The Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular featuring local artists.
PRESENTED BY TORONTO ALL-STAR BIG BAND
TICKETS $35
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year big band style with swinging’ renditions of seasonal as well as alltime favourites from the golden age of swing . This vibrant, exciting young band revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930s, 40s, and 50s, capturing the warmth, joy and magic of the holiday season. Fashioned in the tradition of a classic Christmas Special, this festive revue will bring back memories and create new ones. It is a genuine time capsule that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
FESTIVE
FESTIVE
ADULT $28 STUDENT/SENIOR $22
LAURIER MILTON LECTURE SERIES
PRESENTED BY THE TOWN OF MILTON, MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY & WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
Second Wednesday of the month Sept. - May @ 7:00 pm TICKETS
FREE
Join Laurier faculty and continue your education outside of the classroom.
YANN MARTEL PRESENTED BY MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 7:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre TICKETS $20
WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW - A TED TALK
Brightside Players is pleased to present Alice in Wonderland, a British pantomime. Join us for this hysterical trip down the rabbit hole.
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
PRESENTED BY MILTON YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Feb. 14 - 18, 2018 Mattamy Theatre ADULT $21 CHILD (UNDER 14) $16
CELEBRATING STORIES
DISNEY’S LION KING JR.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 9:30 am @ MinMaxx Hall
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thinkers, scholars, academics, activists, philosophers, visionaries. TEDxMilton 2017 explores the theme, What We Don’t Know and the hidden elements that lead to amazing achievements.
ADULT $18 CHILD (UNDER 14) $16
Journey with us under the sea with Ariel and her friends in this classic tale.
PRESENTED BY MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
$40
Dec. 1 - 3, 2017 MinMaxx Hall
Mountains of Portugal.
PRESENTED BY TED X MILTON
TICKETS
PRESENTED BY BRIGHTSIDE PLAYERS
TICKETS
FREE
A family festival celebrating Canadian authors, illustrators and storytellers.
PRESENTED BY MILTON YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
May 25 - 27, 2018 Mattamy Theatre
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 3:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre
TICKETS $18.75
ADULT $18 | CHILD/STUDENT/SENIOR $15
Join Simba, Rafiki and friends as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
The adorable bunnies and hares of two beloved children’s books, Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook, are brought to life by the award-winning puppetry group Mermaid Theatre.
WONDER
KNOWLEDGE
Join author Yann Martel, New York Times best selling author of Life of Pi, for a discussion of his latest work The High
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
WINGFIELD LOST & FOUND PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 8:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $42 | STUDENT/SENIOR $39
A stockbroker turned small town farmer weaves humorous and relatable tales in this one-person play written by Dan Needles and starring Rod Beattie.
THE ODD COUPLE
PRESENTED BY THE MILTON PLAYERS THEATRE GROUP
May 4 - 12, 2018 @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $29 | GROUP DISCOUNT (10+) $27 | 3 SHOW SUBSCRIPTION - Save
SEA SICK
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 2:00 pm @ MinMaxx Hall
$9
Following the collapse of his marriage Felix Ungar, a neurotic neat-freak news writer accepts an invitation to share an apartment with his best friend, Oscar Madison, a divorced easygoing sports writer. This mismatched pairing results in the hilarious Neil Simon classic the Odd Couple.
ADULT $25 | STUDENT/SENIOR $23
Experience this powerful story in which Mitchell uses science and her own delicate wit to share her journey to the bottom of the ocean, the demons she discovered there, and her hope for the future.
THE TALE OF A TOWN Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 8:00 pm @ MinMaxx Hall ADULT $25 | STUDENT/SENIOR $23
Follow the storymobile, a recording studio on wheels, as it crosses the country to gather the almost lost tales of Canada’s beloved main streets. This multimedia presentation features voices of Canadians, along with personal anecdotes from this epic family adventure!
OUTERBRIDGE: CLOCKWORK MYSTERIES PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON
Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 1:00 pm @ Mattamy Theatre ADULT $29 STUDENT/SENIOR $27 | CHILD $15
Outerbridge takes audiences on a magical journey through time from the first breathtaking illusion to the spectacular finale.
CALENDAR GIRLS
NOISES OFF
Oct. 27 - Nov. 4, 2017 @ MinMaxx Hall
Feb. 2 - 10, 2018 @ MinMaxx Hall
ADULT $29 | GROUP DISCOUNT (10+) $27 3 SHOW SUBSCRIPTION - Save $9
ADULT $29 | GROUP DISCOUNT (10+) $27 3 SHOW SUBSCRIPTION - Save $9
When Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the hospital waiting room and manage to persuade fellow WI members to pose nude for an alternative calendar.
It is only hours before the opening of a British adult farce, Nothing On, and the touring company is hurriedly running through a final dress rehearsal before the first audience arrives.
PRESENTED BY THE MILTON PLAYERS THEATRE GROUP
PRESENTED BY THE MILTON PLAYERS THEATRE GROUP
THEATRE
THEATRE
PRESENTED BY FIRSTONTARIO ARTS CENTRE MILTON AND FIXT POINT
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