oakville centre brochure winter/spring 2013

WINTER/SPRING 2013

I MOTHER EARTHAMERICA • PEGGY BAKERLADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZORANDY BACHMAN • SÉBASTIEN LÉPINERAUL MIDON • BREAKFAST IN AMERICACAROL WELSMAN • JUST FOR LAUGHSBOYZ II MEN • PHYSICAL GRAFFITIWINGFIELD • MADISON VIOLETBALLET CREOLE • EXODUSAND MORE!

Box Office: 905.815.2021 www.oakvillecentre.ca

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Become aBIG TICKET MEMBERStep to the front of the line and save!

THE BIG TICKET ~ $55.• Access to ticket sales prior to the public• $7 discount off Regular Ticket Price• Purchase up to 6 tickets per show at

discounted prices• Advance knowledge of upcoming performances• Invitation to Member’s night• $20 tax receipt

THE BIG TICKET PLUS ~ $110. • Access to ticket sales before Big Ticket Members• $11 discount off Regular Ticket Price• Purchase up to 10 tickets per show at

discounted prices• Advance knowledge of upcoming performances• Invitation to Member’s Night• $50 tax receipt• $25 Gift Certificate from Paradiso Restaurant

The Oakville Centre is a division ofthe Recreation and CultureDepartment of the Town of Oakville.

The Oakville Centre would like to thank theOntario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage forongoing programming support.


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THE OAKVILLE NISSAN FAMILY SERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Hansel and Gretel, Outerbridge – Clockwork Mysteries, Peter and the Wolf, Tales From The Garden, Boo!

DAN COOPER CONCERT SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Lunch at Allen’s, America, I Mother Earth, Raul Midon, Randy Bachman, Boyz II Men, Madison Violet

OAKVILLE CENTRE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Sticky Fingers, Breakfast In America, Physical Graffiti

THE H2 SYSTEMS COMEDY SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18The Santaland Diaries, Just For Laughs Roadshow, Wingfield: Lost And Found

THE OAKVILLE INFINITI CLASSICAL & WORLD ARTISTS SERIES. . . . . 20Michael Ciufo, Peggy Baker, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sébastien Lépine Project

DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE BIA JAZZ SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Carol Welsman

PARADISO DANCE AND DRAMA SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24The Number 14, “S”, Ballet Creole

PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28The Nutcracker, Oakville Drama Series, Oakville Symphony Orchestra

EVENT LISTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TICKETS:Big Ticket PLUS Members tickets on sale OCTOBER 18 at 11:00 am by phone, in person, or on-line.

Big Ticket Members tickets on sale OCTOBER 25 at 7:00 pm (Members’ Night) in person only. By phone or online OCTOBER 26 at 11:00 am.

Public Sale tickets NOVEMBER 5 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 1.888.489.7784Order tickets online: www.oakvillecentre.ca


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ACCESSIBILITY AND THE OAKVILLE CENTREThe Oakville Centre and the Town of Oakville place a high priority on accessibility to the public. Weare 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 officestaff will be happy to book accessible seating and answer any questions you may have regardingaccessibility at the Centre. You may also e-mail us at [email protected].

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. Thereis one barrier free washroom on the main level in the lobby.

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 onNavy Street and two spots in the Church

Street parking lot. These spots are best suited forthose attending performances in the MainAuditorium. Accessible parking spots on the lowerlevel, back of theatre would only be suitable forthose attending an event in the Studio Theatre.

ASSISTIVE HEARING SYSTEM:The Oakville Centre offers a Sennheiserassistive hearing system, free of charge.

Patrons can access the headset by requesting theequipment 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 THEOAKVILLE CENTRE:

From the QEW or 401, exitat Trafalgar Road (Hwy. 3),drive south to LakeshoreRoad, turn right and park inany of the more than 2,800parking spots in DowntownOakville. To park behind theOakville Centre, continuealong Lakeshore to NavyStreet, turn left on Navythen make your first righton Water Street and followit along the river.


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The After Show Artist Chat is your opportunity to learn more about theartist’s background, their interpretation of the work or what makes themtick. With the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage we arepleased to announce a series of COMPLIMENTARY After Show Artist Chats

with a moderated discussion between the artist(s) and a featured guestmoderator. These informal discussions around the creative process will be hosted by ParadisoRestaurant (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 30minutes. Since seating capacity is limited, tickets for the After Show Artist Chats are availableon the first day of Public Sales – November 5th. Limit of four per purchaser.

AFTER SHOW ARTIST CHATS

MICHAEL CIUFO Sunday December 23

CARLOS DEL JUNCO Saturday February 16Full Audience, Studio Theatre

I MOTHER EARTH Friday February 22

WINGFIELD Saturday April 20

MADISON VIOLET Saturday May 4Full Audience, Studio Theatre


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HANSEL AND GRETELCANADIAN OPERA COMPANY

Sunday November 25, 2:00 pmRecommended for ages 6 to 12

This famous Grimm fable of two brave

children will enchant and entertain your

young audience. The story of Hansel and

Gretel and the witch, the lovely dew fairy

and the magical gingerbread house in the

woods is retold through the beautiful

melodies from Englebert Humperdinck’s

well-known opera of the same name.

The opera is also sung in English.

Regular Ticket: $14.99

Three or More Shows: $9.99

www.coc.ca

“You came to our school and sang for usfrom your hearts.. ”~ Grade 3 Student

PETER AND THE WOLFFIGURA THEATRESunday January 27, 2:00 pmRecommended for ages 6 to 10

This award-winning performance stays true to

the original story and music created by Sergio

Prokofiev in 1936. Although it took Profokiev

only one week to compose this famous score,

it took puppet master Bernd Ogrodnik two

months to create the set and wood-carved

puppets in the Russian/European tradition.


Three or More Shows: $9.99

“...a stunningly picturesque and musicaltheatre play that brings young audiencesinto deep connection with the wonders ofmusic. ”~ KEVIN BRUCE, kbamonline.com


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OUTERBRIDGE – CLOCKWORK MYSTERIESStarring TED & MARION OUTERBRIDGESaturday December 22, 2:00 pm • Recommended for ages 8 and up

From the minds of Canada’s most popular touring illusionists, comes a brand new show combining

illusions, dance and theatre that have critics raving Ted and Marion Outerbridge as the most

successful magicians in Canada. Don't miss their new show, a masterfully orchestrated, high-energy

magical adventure, filled with breathtaking, original illusions for the whole family and see why Ted

and Marion are recipients of the Award of Excellence and Touring Artist of the Year.

Regular Ticket: $14.99 Three or More Shows: $9.99 www.tedouterbridge.com

“Out of this world entertainment.” ~ THE LLOYDMINSTER SOURCE


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BOO!SURSAUT DANCE COMPANY

Sunday April 7, 2:00 pmRecommended for ages 4 to 12

A series of dance, mime, clown and circus

vignettes that brings forth wonder and smiles

in a world where the poetry of the body is at

the fore. Sursaut Dance Company is devoted

to the creation of dance productions that are

magical for young and family audiences.


Three or More Shows: $ 9.99

www.sursaut.ca

“A vivacious, sensitive and ingeniousuniverse where the body is front andcentre. ”~ www.ladansesurlesroutes.com

TALES FROM THEGARDENTHEATRE BEYOND WORDS

Tuesday March 12 &Wednesday March 13, 11am & 2pmRecommended for ages 5 to 10

Masks, music and comedic mayhem abound

as Nancy Potato and George Beanstalk try to

sprout a seed in their garden - with some

amazing results! When these two curious

characters find themselves magically

transported to a magnified world of their own

garden they discover amazing things about

the insects and animals around them and even

a thing or two about themselves!


Three or More Shows: $ 9.99

www.theatrebeyondwords.ca

“Silence speaks volumes!”~ ANGELA SCAPPATURA, The Standard

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Buy 3 or more showsAND SAVE!

Purchase tickets for three or moreFamily Series shows for ONLY $9.99* per ticket!

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLEBY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE

*discount does not apply to single show ticket purchases – for example – if you buy two tickets for

BOO! and PETER AND THE WOLF and wanted three tickets to TALES FROM THE GARDEN the third

ticket to TALES FROM THE GARDEN would be for the single show price.

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LUNCH AT ALLEN’SCHRISTMASFriday December 21, 8:00 pm

Celebrate the season with an intimate and

humorous night with Lunch At Allen’s Murray

McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, and

Ian Thomas who perform together as a band

with new songs from their just released

Christmas album.


Big Ticket Member: $42.99

Big Ticket Plus: $38.99

www.lunchatallens.com

“What makes the evening so special is thedeep respect they have for the art ofsongwriting. They work hard to make eachother sound as good as they possibly can –all in service of the song. Lunch at Allen’sis wholesome food that satisfies the musicalsoul in all of us.”~ ROBERT REID, The Record, Guelph

AMERICASaturday January 26, 8:00 pm

In the midst of their fourth decade of

music making, America have been

perennials on the concert circuit for 34

years, pleasing their loyal fan base and

attracting new generations of followers,

with hit songs Horse With No Name,

Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway, Tin

Man, a Grammy Award in 1972 for Best

New Artist, America’s Dewey Bunnell

and Gerry Beckley continue to build on a

legendary career.

All Tickets: $89.99

www.venturahighway.com

“Bunnell and Beckley appeared youngerthan, and displayed more vitality thansome performers half their age.”~ CHRISTOPHER LONG


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AN EVENING WITH I MOTHER EARTHFriday February 22, 8:00 pm

After an eight year hiatus from performing and opening for acts such as Rush, platinum

selling recording artist I Mother Earth return with a performance you won’t want to miss.

With a new single, ‘We Got the Love” tearing up the alternative rock radio stations

playlist, IME will showcase their “jam” rock sound with a little Latin influence. Hit songs

“One More Astronaut”, “Rain Will Fall”, “Levitate”, “Not Quite Sonic” and “So Gently

We Go” are among many in the IME arsenal. Warning: Hard rock, could get loud!

All Tickets: $69.99

www.imotherearth.ca

“This display of musicianship was an experience that falls short of the words to describeit. We’ve been eight years without these guys and it’s about time they returned. Theresponse from their fans was overwhelming.”~ DREW VANDERHORST, The Scene Magazine

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RAUL MIDONThursday February 28, 8:00 pm

His singular timeless soul pop jazz sound gar-

nered him a standing ovation during his television

debut on Letterman and an open invitation back

to Leno following his appearances there. This

talented, mesmerizing genre-defying artist has

travelled the globe from India to Indiana spread-

ing the message that you can do it, you can be

yourself and be recognized and be bold.




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“Eclectic adventurist” ~ Guitar Magazine

“Unreconstructed hippy” ~ New York Times

“One of those rare musical forces thatreminds us how strong and deep theconnection between man and music cansometimes be.”~ Guitar Magazine

CARLOS del JUNCO & THE BLUES MONGROLSSaturday February 16, 8:30 pmin the Studio Theatre

Get ready to trash all you thought you knew

about the harmonica. Carlos and his Blues

Mongrels deliver a no-holds-barred display of

fun and melodic virtuosity. The emphasis is on

blues, but Carlos and his band are not afraid to

merrily traipse off in other directions delivering

a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line

grooves, swing, Latin, hip-hop or ska melodies,

to swampy roots rock.




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“Really outstanding. Carlos del Junco ishappening!”~ CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE


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RANDY BACHMANEvery Song Tells A StorySaturday March 9, 8:00 pm

In a rare and intimate setting, Randy Bachman

and his four piece band, weave together the

iconic hits of the Guess Who and Bachman-

Turner Overdrive with humorous stories that

brought the songs to life. As a guitarist,

songwriter, performer and producer, Randy has

earned over 110 gold and platinum

album/singles awards. His song writing has

garnered him the coveted #1 spot on radio play

lists in over 20 countries and has amassed over

40 million records sold.

All Tickets: $92.99

www.randybachman.com

“We Canadians are so lucky to have thisamazing musician and storyteller. The guitarand Randy seems to be attached as one entity. I love this man's music and his soul. I couldlisten to him tell stories all night...”~ www.ticketmaster.com

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BOYZ II MENFriday April 12, 8:00 pm

The return of four time Grammy Award winners with over 40 million albums sold

world wide, Boyz II Men celebrate over two decades in the business with their new

album Twenty! Filled with R & B, Soul and Motown this show will prove why Boyz II

Men are one of the best vocal acts in the business!

All Tickets: $92.99

www.boyziimen.com

“After years of soothing us with the syrupy sweet ballads, Boyz II Men are still asstrong as ever...Boyz II Men continue to give their fans what they are used to hearing.Classic, timeless R&B music.”~ ABRAHAM KURANGA, POP Entertainment


MADISON VIOLETSaturday May 4th, 8:30 pm in the Studio Theatre

In a span of seven years, Madison Violet has been building a solid reputation as live performers with up-

tempo melodies beautifully contrasting with their breathtakingly sweeping and personal lyrics. Along the

way Madison Violet has won the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the 2009 Canadian Folk Music

Award for Vocal Group of the Year, and they were nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards and

a 2010 JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional. Don’t miss this chance to see them in an intimate setting!




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“With each record they've released in sequence since their debut, it seems that every strummedchord, dreamy harmony, and subtle stroke of the bow brings Madison Violet a new fan.” ~ ANDREW KING, Editor, Canadian Musician

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“A must-see for music lovers!”~ Macleans

“Awesome!”~ The Toronto Sun


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STICKY FINGERSTHE ROLLING STONESCLASSIC ALBUMS LIVEWednesday December 19, 8:00 pm

“I’m no school boy but I know what I like.

You should have heard me just around

midnight” I’m going to rock at the Classic

Albums Live performance of Sticky Fingers.

Regarded as one of the Stones great albums

with hit songs, Brown Sugar, Wild Horses,

You Gotta Move and Dead Flowers, this

album packs a blues rock punch. Don’t miss

the chance to rock the joint!




BREAKFAST IN AMERICASUPERTRAMPCLASSIC ALBUMS LIVETuesday March 5th, 8:00 pm

“When lonely days turn to lonely nights, you

take a trip to the city lights” and catch Classic

Albums Live as they brilliantly recreate

Supertramp’s largest selling album – 18

million world wide – Breakfast In America.

With hit songs Breakfast In America, The

Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home and

Goodbye Stranger. Don’t miss the chance to

hear Classic Albums Live note for note, cut

for cut!





PHYSICAL GRAFFITITHE ROLLING STONESLED ZEPPELINFriday April 19, 8:00 pm

“Let me take you to the movies. Can I take

you to the show?” To see Classic Albums Live

of course, recreate one of Led Zeppelin’s

most powerful albums, Physical Graffiti.

Packed with two albums worth of the Zep

signature sound, Physical Graffiti would help

make them one of the most popular bands in

the Seventies. Songs include Kashmir, Houses

of the Holy, Ten Years Gone, In My Time of

Dying and many more. Feel the raw energy

and rhythm of the mighty Zep through the

talents of Classic Albums Live.




“Joyfull, thrilling!”~ Toronto Star

“Always a great show!”~ Andy Frost, Q107

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EXODUSBOB MARLEYCLASSIC ALBUMS LIVEFriday May 10, 8:00 pm

“One love. One heart. Let’s get together and

feel alright” at the Classic Albums Live

performance of Bob Marley’s Exodus.

Considered by many as the album that would

propel Marley to international stardom,

Exodus is packed full of great reggae vibes.

Songs include Exodus, One Love (People Get

Ready), Jamming, Waiting In Vain and many

more. Come and experience the power of

Marley through the talented musicians of

Classic Albums Live.





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THE JUST FORLAUGHS ROADSHOWThursday April 11, 8:00 pm

Some of the best comedians from The

Montreal Comedy Festival take to the

stage for a night of side splitting fun.

This hilarious show of stand-up comedy

offers irreverent, laugh-a-minute styles,

made popular by the Comedy Network

“Just for Laughs” television program.

Here is your chance to see the hottest

comedy stars live!




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THE SANTALANDDIARIESTottering Biped TheatreSaturday December 15, 8:00 pmNot recommended for young audiences

Meet the quintessential elf gone bad as he

relives a series of misadventures in David

Sedaris’ hilarious holiday romp. Spend time

with the irreverent Crumpet – one of Santa’s

little helpers- during the Macy’s Christmas

shopping rush as he copes with thousands

of shoppers and their kiddies.



Big Ticket Plus: $27 .99

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“Santaland Diaries have become atradition…and thank god...because thereis only so much holiday cheer one canstomach...”~ WILL FINK, Chicago critic


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WINGFIELD LOST AND FOUNDBy Dan Needles • Starring Rod Beattie • Directed by Douglas BeattieSaturday April 20, 8:00 pm

Seventh and latest in the popular series about a stockbroker turned farmer Walt Wingfield.

In the midst of a record drought, wells on the seventh line are drying up. A search to locate a

new well on Wingfield farm ensues, but distractions abound: a high-tech cattle drive, a battle

with ground bees, a fued with a red-tailed hawk, an eccentric line-up of water witches and a

well driller who’s only too happy to perforate the ground at forty dollars a foot. Is it the end

of farming for Walt and Maggie, or can the precious liquid be found?




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“Needles writing remains both chuckle-worthy and wonderfully descriptive…and if you’ve only seen him on TV, you owe it to yourself to see Rod Beattie live.”~ JOHN THRELFALL, Monday Magazine


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LADYSMITH BLACKMAMBAZOSaturday February 23, 8:00 pm

Ladysmith Black Mambazo – led by founder

and front man Joseph Shabalala – celebrates

forty-five years of joyous and uplifting music

that has touched a worldwide audience

representing every corner of the religious,

cultural and ethnic landscape. With a stellar

appearence on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” LP,

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has become a

cultural force of South African music and

dance.




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“It isn’t merely the grace and power oftheir dancing or the beauty of theirsinging that rivets the attention, but thesheer joy and love that emanates fromtheir being.”~ Paul Simon

MICHAEL CIUFOA Special ChristmasSunday December 23, 3:00 pm

Canadian tenor, Michael Ciufo celebrates

the holidays with classic songs designed

to create the holiday spirit. Backed by a

four piece band Michael unleashes his

emotionally charged trained opera and

pop crossover voice.

All Tickets: $34.99

www.michaelciufo.com

“A powerful presence that fills a roomwith melody.” ~ AMAZING CANADIAN MAGAZINE

“Darkly handsome…Ciufo was a finePrince Charming.” ~ LA SCENA MUSICALE


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PEGGY BAKERTHE DISAPPEARENCE OF RIGHT AND LEFTSaturday Febuary 9, 7:30 pm

Choreography, Direction: Sarah Chase • Text and Performance: Peggy Baker

An autobiographical work created in 2004, The Disappearance of Right and Left is a seamless

marriage of movement and text, drawing on stories from Ms Baker’s family history as well as her

own life experiences. Themes of transformation, belonging, loss and joy are shared with the

audience in an intimate and reflective performance. The Disappearance of Right and Left is by

turns, funny, nostalgic, sad, touching, connecting with people of any age and background. It has

been met with laughter and tears and appreciation by audiences across Canada and in New York.

All Tickets: $21.99 www.peggybakerdance.com

“Like fine wine, she gets better with age; more complex yet also more distinctive. Baker can stillmove with the dynamic incisiveness that made her so exciting a quarter century ago, but todayher dancing embraces the power of stillness and the resonance of silence. Call it the wise body.The movements we actually see are like pieces of an abstract jigsaw puzzle that floatamorphously in the imagination.”~ MICHAEL CRABB, National Post


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SÉBASTIEN LÉPINE PROJECTThe Secret (Rock) Life Of A Classical MusicianFriday April 5, 8:00 pm

Could you imagine a classical musician who also plays rock? One who, like Mini-Wheatscereal, with its wholesome goodness on one side and frosting on the other, excels both asa concert soloist and rock musician? Cellist Sébastien Lépine is that kind of musician. Heinvites you to a surprisingly unique concert, unlike anything you’ve experienced before.Joined by five other musicians on stage as well as a sound and lighting crew, SébastienLépine presents this exceptional concert featuring his rock band SLP and pianist ArturoNieto-Dorantes. Be prepared for some riveting collisions in this exhilarating night ofprogressive rock and classical music, where King Crimson meets Yo-Yo Ma.




“Fiery, alive, inflamed but also tender and passionate.”~ LA SCENA MUSICALE


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CAROL WELSMANSaturday April 6, 8 :00 pm

Carol Welsman is an internationally

acclaimed singer and pianist whose

expressive vocal styling and dynamic

stage presence have captivated

audiences around the world. She has

sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada

alone, something few jazz artists in

Canada have experienced. With four

Juno Award nominations, and 2005

Smooth Jazz Award nods, a 2003

Distinguished Alumni Award from

Boston’s Berklee College of Music,

and the 2002 Vocalist of the Year

award (National Jazz Awards),

audiences and fellow musicians agree,

Carol is an extraordinarily talented

musician and a world-class

vocalist/pianist.




www.carolwelsman.com

“Carol Welsman defies allexpectations. A singer of uncom-mon musical and dramatic range,she is also a superb pianist.Moreover, in the hipster argot of theRat Pack, she’s “a tall drink” whoseglamour-gal looks would stoptraffic even at Sunset and Vine.”~ CHUCK BERG, Topeka Capital-Journal

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The Best Things in LifeCan Be Free!

(or what you’re willing to contribute)

Experience the wondrous world of the performing artsfor free or whatever you can contribute. The OakvilleCentre is pleased to present the following ParadisoDance and Drama shows as pay-what-you-cans.

Be an early bird and phone our box office or visit ourwebsite and reserve tickets, show up at the perform-ance and then pay what you feel the experience wasworth. Or be a late bird and show up on the night ofthe performance, reserve an available seat and still paywhat you can – you choose the show & you set the price!

All performances are atTHE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Tickets: 905-815-2021 or 1-888-489-7784For more information go to www.oakvillecentre.ca


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THE NUMBER 14Axis Theatre CompanyFriday January 25th, 8:00 pm

The wheels are rolling and we’re off! The

wealthy, the destitute, the aggressive and the

apathetic, strangers and lovers, the kind and the

cruel. Sitting on a seat in this bus becomes a

dance, silence becomes music. Six actors

transform into sixty characters as the audience is

transported, taken for a ride on The Number 14.

The cast of The Number 14 use masks to create

larger than life characters, instantly recognizable

as the people we see every day.

Regular Ticket: Pay-what-you-can

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“Winningly, wild. A slap-happy ride. Theperformers go about their work with zest andtalent.”~ New York Times

“Delightful… dazzling, brilliant…astounding! This bus ride is so exhilaratingthat you don't really care where you get off.”~ New York Daily News

“S”Compagnie FlakThursday April 18, 8:00 pm

José Navas presents his new piece S - a stunning

meditation in movement inspired by Erik Satie's

immortal music Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes.

Eight dancers, stunning in their presence and

vulnerability, present a choreography with the

precision of calligraphy and structured like a

musical score to Satie's ethereal melodies,

performed live by the acclaimed French pianist

Claire Chevallier. .


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“...a stunning piece of choreography, aperfectly geometric work, tight as a drum andimpeccably paced...A rigorous anatomicalstudy, both poetic and sensual.” ~ ON Anatomies, La Presse


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BALLET CREOLEWednesday May 8, 7:00 pm

Ballet Creole – known as the Forerunner of Blacks in Dance, is proud to present this special

presentation with Master Drummer from Guinea West Africa with a World Premiere

Production entitled “TOUNKANDE”. A unique and creative collaboration between Patrick

Parson (Ballet Creole, Artistic/Executive Director), Guest Artists, Amara Kante (Master

Djembefola) and Reimundo Sosa (Cuban Master Drummer), this project brings together

song, dance and rhythms of Guinea, West Africa. This new work celebrates the rich cultural

heritage of the Malinke people and shares the importance of connecting the social and

historical understanding of their traditions as it links with the present.


www.balletcreole.org

“If past performances are any guide, Ballet Creole’s dancers are clearly inspired by themusic and choreography to pour their hearts into every move. ”~ MICHAEL CRABB, Toronto Star


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For more information and ticket availabilityplease visit www.oakvilledowntown.com

2012/2013 CONCERT SEASON

OPENING MASTERPIECES November 17 & 18, 2012FAMILY CHRISTMAS December 16, 2012 MOZART & DVORAK February 2 & 3, 2013

VIENNESE GENIUS April 13 & 14, 2013 VIVA VERDI - HAPPY 200th GIUSEPPE! May 11 & 12, 2013

For descriptions and ticket information:www.oakvillesymphony.com

TheOakville Centre

for the Performing Artswould like to thank

CANADIANHERITAGE

for ongoingprogramming support.

www.pch.gc.ca

TheOakville Centre

for the Performing Artswould like to thank the

ONTARIOARTS COUNCIL

for ongoingprogramming support.

www.arts.on.ca



The NUTCRACKERThis holiday classic is brought to life with gorgeous sets, costumes and live dynamicdancing by the Oakville Ballet Company under the direction of Amanda Anderson.

The Nutcracker is a visual and auditory feast that will appeal to all ages. Friday Nov. 30, 2012 at 7:30 pm Food Bank Show evening

Saturday Dec. 1, 2012 at 2:00 & 7:00 pm / Sunday Dec. 2, 2012 at 1:00 & 5:00 pmSaturday Dec. 8, 2012 at 2:00 & 7:00 pm / Sunday Dec. 9, 2012 at 1:00 & 5:00 pm

Regular Ticket: $29.99 / Big Ticket: $25.99 / Big Ticket Plus: $23.99Friday Nov. 30th Price: $20.99 Plus a donation to the Food Bank with each ticket sold

TICKETS

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Treat yourself in dramatic style to four wonderful evenings of award winningtheatre or provide a welcome gift ofentertainment!

Tickets for family and friends make anideal gift for the holidays, birthdays,anniversaries or other celebrations!

REGULAR TICKET PRICESThursday, Friday, Saturday: $28.00Sunday Matinee: $20.00Wednesday Evening: $20.00

4 pack subscription of plays for $85.00

GROUPS OF 10 or more will receive $2discount per ticket

Evening Curtain: 8:00 pmSunday Matinee: 2:00 pm

All plays are at the Oakville Centre for thePerforming Arts

Burl-Oak Theatre Group presents

HIDE AND SEEKby Lezley HavardJanuary 10-13 & 16-19, 2013

West End Studio Theatre presents

THE ODD COUPLEby Neil SimonFebruary 7-10 & 13-16, 2013

The Oakville Players presents

WIFE AFTER DEATHby Eric ChappellMarch 21-24 & 27-30, 2013

Burl-Oak Theatre Group presents

THE KITCHEN WITCHESby Caroline SmithApril 25-28 & May 1-4, 2013

www.oakvilledrama.ca

TICKETS

ON SALE NOW!


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thelastwordTHE LAST WORD“We love this theatre! There is nothing better than

enjoying live world class entertainment right in your ownbackyard, in the most intimate theatre setting in the GTA.No commuting, no traffic, no lost time and no parking fees.

Just enjoy the show. It’s magical!”

“And being a Big Ticket or Big Ticket Plus member not onlyhelps you support your local theatre and community, it alsoprovides you with online access to advanced seating for all

shows at discounted pricing.”

“So if you’re looking for the best seats in the house, at the bestprice, for the best shows – then you need to become a

Big Ticket or Big Ticket Plus member!”

~ Bill Juvatopolos & Janice Edworthy


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EVENT INFORMATIONThe Event Information page consists of all performances at the Oakville Centre

including local Community and Big Ticket performances.

CANADIAN OPERA CO.: HANSEL & GRETEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 25THE NUTCRACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 29-December 1 & December 7-9SANTALAND DIARIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 15OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 16CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: STICKY FINGERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 19LUNCH AT ALLEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 21OUTERBRIDGE - CLOCKWORK MYSTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 22MICHAEL CIUFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 23BURL-OAK THEATRE: HIDE AND SEEK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 10-13 & 16-19THE NUMBER 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 25AMERICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 26PETER & THE WOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 27OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 2 & 3WEST END STUDIO: THE ODD COUPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 7-10 & 13-16PEGGY BAKER: DISAPPEARENCE OF LEFT & RIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 9CARLOS DEL JUNCO & THE BLUE MONGROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16I MOTHER EARTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 22LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 23RAUL MIDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 28CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: BREAKFAST IN AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 5RANDY BACHMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9TALES OF THE GARDEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12 & 13THE OAKVILLE PLAYERS: WIFE AFTER DEATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 21-24 & 27-30SÉBASTIEN LÉPINE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 5CAROL WELSMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 6 SURSAUT DANCE: BOO!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 7JUST FOR LAUGHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11BOYZ II MEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 13 & 14COMPAIGNE FLAK: ”S” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 18CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: PHYSICAL GRAFFITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 19WINGFIELD: LOST & FOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 20BURL-OAK THEATRE: THE KITCHEN WITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 25-28 & May 1-4MAD VIOLET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4BALLET CREOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: EXODUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 10OAKVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 11 & 12MEMBERS NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 16

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