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Community performers, touring artists & other events 24Wooly kinderconcerts 20

Sleeman comedy series 10

exhilarating shows close to home From Canada’s own Chantal Kreviazuk to country star Jason McCoy, funny man Seán Cullen to legendary storyteller Robert Munsch, this year’s season has exhilarating shows for everyone — and you don’t have to leave town to enjoy it.

it’s all right here.

Bob Housser

Community performers, touring artists & other events 24

Borealis music series 12 TD Canada Trust family series 17Meridian studio series 14

Calendar of all events 33

exhilarating shows close to home For me, the exhilaration begins each year when I set out to create a new season. Whether introducing new talent or bringing back well-loved acts, my goal is to bring exciting performances to our doorstep that leave you with memorable experiences.

I’m looking forward to seeing you again this season.

Buy your tickets today and take advantage of some great savings.

Colleen Clack, General Manager

35 Woolwich Street Guelph on N1H 3V1

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20% offif you buy four or more River Run season shows*

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LeahyWedneSday, OCtOBeR 6, 2010 · 8 pM

Canada’s legendary eight siblings have been singing, fiddling and step-dancing together their entire lives, bringing high energy, inspired originality and unbridled passion to each performance.

$42–49 | Main Stage

Winner of three Juno awards for Best New Group, Best Instrumental Artist and Best Country Group or Duo

FRiday, nOveMBeR 5, 2010 · 8 pMFRiday, OCtOBeR 15, 2010 · 8 pM

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On tour with her fifth studio album, Plain Jane, this international musical star shares her newest soulful, upbeat and catchy piano-driven songs with Canadian audiences.

Recognized as one of Canada’s most creative songwriters, Plaskett has an eclectic range of styles — from drum-machine rock‘n’roll to stripped-down acoustic folk, from deep-country vibe to rollicking pop.

$27–34 | Main Stage$47–54 | Main Stage

“Dynamic and elegant.” Richmond Review

“ Plaskett, even by his lonesome, can rile up a crowd like no one else.” Edmonton Journal

Chantal Kreviazuk Joel Plaskett

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CIRCAFRiday, deCeMBeR 10, 2010 · 8 pM

Jim Witter

Back by popular demand! This time Witter and his band take a trip down “The Long and Winding Road” to explore the biggest hits of The Beatles and some stories behind the songs of the legendary foursome.

A thoroughly new kind of circus. Seven performers move from highly connected acrobatic and tumbling sequences to fast-paced moments of great intricacy where precision and timing are everything.



Sunday, JanuaRy 9, 2011 · 2 pM

“ Witter is a world-class vocalist.”Magic 99 Edmonton

“ Life-affirming, poetry in motion.”IRISH TIMES

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A virtuoso with a mesmerizing stage presence that is admired around the world, Juno award-winning guitarist Jesse Cook traces rumba flamenco back to its Cuban roots.

“ Soothing, clean, crisp music … I loved it!” Smooth Jazz

SatuRday, FeBRuaRy 19, 2011 · 8 pM

Jesse CookCarol Welsman & Denzal SinclaireSatuRday, FeBRuaRy 5, 2011 · 8 pM

“ Piercing emotional clarity.”USA Today

Welsman is one of Canada’s finest vocalists and pianists. Sinclaire is often compared to the jazz greats. Join these multiple Juno award nominees for an evening of jazz at its best.


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“One heckuva ceilidh!”Audience testimony


Settle in for a post- St. Patrick’s night of singing, dancing and heel-clicking, set to the words of authors/brothers Frank (Angela’s Ashes) and Malachy (A Monk Swimming) McCourt.

Echoes of Ireland: The MusicalFRiday, MaRCH 18, 2011 · 8 pM

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$30–37 | Main Stage$35–42 | Main Stage

“ A magnificent, sprawling performance.” Ottawa Citizen

With 12 albums to his name and a live show that is second to none, Juno award-winner Hawksley Workman has become a beloved Canadian cultural icon, celebrated from coast to coast.

FRiday, apRil 29, 2011 · 8 pM

Hawksley Workman

A set of Jason McCoy and The Road Hammers’ chart-toppers, interwoven with new songs, humour to rival any stand-up comedy act, and intimate stories exploring family, fun and faith.

Five-time Male Country Vocalist of the Year Juno award nominee

FRiday, apRil 1, 2011 · 8 pM

Jason McCoy

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SatuRday, OCtOBeR 16, 2010 · 8 pM

Baby Boomers

Sleeman comedy series

Were you born between 1946 and 1964? Ever make out at the drive-in? Play Twister? If you loved Lucy, or dreamed of Jeannie, this slick, two-man comedy show is for you.


The official comedy duo of the “Me” generation!

The Best of Second City

Canada’s best improv-based sketch comedy troupe promises an evening chock-full of its best scenes and songs, as well as original satire ripped from today’s headlines.


SatuRday, JanuaRy 15, 2011 · 8 pM

“ A hilariously entertaining and witty ride from start to finish.” Omni TV

Language and content may offend some – series not suitable for children.

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“A comedy extravaganza.”Now Magazine


Now in its 8th year of touring Ontario each spring, the Roadshow features four of the best stand-ups straight from the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy event.

tHuRSday, apRil 14, 2011 · 8 pM

The Just for Laughs Roadshow

Multi-talented Seán Cullen delivers it all with his side-splitting improv, uncanny mimicry and broad musical talents. He has been hailed as the

“vanguard of comedy’s next generation.”


Seán CullenSatuRday, FeBRuaRy 26, 2011 · 8 pM

Sleeman comedy series

“ A sleep-deprived Steve Martin.” Time Magazine

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Borealis music series

Nonie Crete The Good Lovelies

Crete is a natural storyteller and prolific songwriter whose evocative lyrics, trademark blend of Celtic-folk-country-blues and formidable talents as a guitarist and harmonica player have endeared her to audiences.

Self-described refugees from solo careers, Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore are a Toronto-based folk and western swing trio. Winners of the 2010 Juno award for Roots Album of the Year, they are making waves with their vocal harmonies, clever songs and hilarious onstage repartee.

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$23–25all shows at 8 pM in Co‑operators Hall

“ Charming and upbeat, yet strong. This group hums.” Cobourg Daily Star“A true original.” Speak-Music

Five Friday nights.

Five extraordinary acts.

One intimate hall.

Hard to beat!

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Borealis music series

Andrew Craig Kevin Fox Scott Merritt

Known as a composer, arranger, director and CBC broadcaster, Craig now adds singer-songwriter to his list of talents. This rare solo performance will feature his original pop, jazz, R&B and blues music.

He’s composed for The Cranberries, recorded with Celine Dion and toured with Chantal Kreviazuk and Tom Cochrane. Now Kevin Fox is ready to step from side-stage into the spotlight.

Celebrated across Canada as an accomplished producer, musical collaborator and singer-songwriter, Scott Merritt shares his remarkable songs in an intimate solo performance.

JanuaRy 21, 2011 FeBRuaRy 18, 2011 apRil 1, 2011

“A magnificent musician.” Quincy Jones

“Remarkably evocative.” Toronto Star

“Outstanding... dreamy allegorical tales.” The Pacific Sun

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Meridian studio seriesSatuRday, OCtOBeR 23, 2010 · 8 pM

Trudeau Stories

Through reminiscences, journal entries and correspondence, Brooke Johnson’s one-woman show brings to life the story of her remarkable friendship with former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau.

$26–28 Co-operators Hall

“ Beautifully written and very funny.” Lynn Slotkin, CBC Radio

Photo: archives of the national Theatre School — november 1, 1985

PerspectivesSatuRday, nOveMBeR 27, 2010 · 8 pM

$26–28Co-operators Hall

Motus O performs Perspectives, a series of provocative short works that explore intellectual, visual and cultural perspectives through dance and video, pathos and comedy.

“ MOTUS O lends enormous physical energy to its bid to make modern dance comprehensible.” Toronto Star

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Meridian studio series

“ The script is terrific, the acting brilliant.” Welland Tribune

An amazing double bill by Essential Collective Theatre. Hard Ways is a cautionary black comedy about gambling addiction, while 17.5 explores the redemptive power of sport.

$26–28Co-operators HallPhoto: Jen Wallace

Sunday, FeBRuaRy 27, 2011 · 8 pM

Hard Ways & 17.5FRiday, JanuaRy 28, 2011 · 8 pM

Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie

Back following last season’s stunning performance, Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie bring another dazzling evening of dance by renowned choreographer James Kudelka.

$26–28Co-operators Hall

“ Movement so exhilarating, it makes everybody watching wish they could dance.” In Profile (Toronto)

Classical Arts & Dance Series

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“ Perfect balance between brainy composition and fun execution!”Sunfest Arts Festival

$26–28 Co-operators Hall

These 2010 Juno award nominees thrill audiences with their global sonic tapestry of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and Gypsy jazz. Acoustic strings meet electronic wizardry.

Sultans of StringSatuRday, apRil 2, 2011 · 8 pM

Meridian studio series

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Sunday, OCtOBeR 24, 2010 · 1 & 4 pM

Robert Munsch

“A hyperkinetic performance.”the Globe and Mail

$20–25 | Main StageRecommended for ages 4 and up

Join the legendary author of more than 40 picture books — including Love You Forever and Paperbag Princess — for a storytelling concert full of joy, laughter and lively audience participation.

Meridian studio series td Canada trust family series

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Sunday, nOveMBeR 14, 2010 · 4 pM

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

$16–21 | Main StageRecommended for ages 3 to 8

“ Parents, teachers and children couldn’t stop talking about what they had witnessed.”Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings this popular children’s book and other Eric Carle favourites to life through the art of puppetry and the stunning use of black light.

td Canada trust family series

The Last Christmas Turkey

A rollicking holiday comedy by Wingfield creator Dan Needles. Two actor-puppeteers perform this tale of a turkey destined for a church supper who makes a desperate bid for freedom.


Illustration: Todd Mulligan

Sunday, deCeMBeR 19, 2010 · 4 pM

Produced by Douglas Beattie of Touchmark Theatre

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DuffleBag Theatre returns by popular demand — making your dream of living a fairy tale come true. The audience is

invited to play the main parts in this hilarious

interactive adaptation.


Sunday, MaRCH 27, 2011 · 4 pM

Sleeping Beauty Splash’N BootsSunday, FeBRuaRy 6, 2011 · 4 pM

$16–21 | Main StageRecommended for ages 3 to 10

“ Splash’N Boots are redefining the children’s music genre.”The Journal Argus

Hailed as the “U2 of children’s music,” “the Canadian Wiggles” and “a cross between the Barenaked Ladies and Raffi,” Splash’N Boots are guaranteed to bring out the inner rock star in kids and parents alike.

td Canada trust family series

“ It left both [kids and adults] in stitches.” Flying Inkpot Theatre Review

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Wooly kinderconcerts

all shows Saturdays 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 aM in Co‑operators Hall

each show $11–13 Buy the whole series – $30 adults, $24 childrenRecommended for ages 5 and under

three delightful Saturday mornings.

informal and intimate.

Children sit up front on floor mats or dance if they like.

Meet the musicians afterwards!In partnership with the Kitchener‑Waterloo Symphony

Tunes and Tarantellas — Music and Dance for Tots

Exotic instruments and lots of percussion, a twirling dancer and a truckload of tunes!

OCtOBeR 16, 2010

Bella the Tuba Gets Her Melody

Just how low can the tuba go? Find out what the different instruments of the brass quintet do best.

MaRCH 26, 2011

Carnival of the Arctic Animals

Travel through the far north on a magical dog sled and meet lots of musical animals along the way!

FeBRuaRy 5, 2011

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September 2010 | page

8–12 Sept. Guelph Jazz Festival

19 Sept. Variety Show in Support of Camp Maple Leaf

21 Sept. One Cause, One Cure | 26

23 Sept. KWS Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie | 24

25 Sept. Rockin’ with the GSO!

October 2010 | page

2 Oct. Mike Bullard - Live!

3 Oct. KWS Signature: Mozart Times Two | 24

6 Oct. Leahy | 4

15 Oct. Chantal Kreviazuk | 5

16 Oct. Kinderconcerts: Tunes and Tarantellas | 20

16 Oct. Baby Boomers | 10

19 Oct. Carolyn Dawn Johnson | 26

21 Oct. Gerry Dee Live! | 27

22 Oct. Nonie Crete | 12

23 Oct. Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Marriage of Figaro

23 Oct. Trudeau Stories | 14

24 Oct. Robert Munsch | 17

30 Oct. Guelph Youth Singers: Of Icebergs and Angels’ Wings with Guelph Chamber Choir

31 Oct. Bobs & Lolo Concert | 27

November 2010 | page

5 Nov. Joel Plaskett | 5

12 Nov. The Guelph Lecture: On Being Canadian | 28

13 Nov. Suzuki Association of Ontario Conference 2010: Student Showcase

14 Nov. The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites | 18

15 Nov. Opera Kitchener: La Bohème by G. Puccini | 29

16 Nov. Amelia Curran and Rose Cousins (on sale Sept. 27)

17 Nov. Heroic Living with Chris Lowney

19 Nov. The Good Lovelies | 12

20 Nov. Invoketress Dance Theatre & Guests: Mish Mash Belly Bash

24–28 Nov. Royal City Musical Productions: Willy Wonka | 28

24 Nov. – 9 Dec. Festival of Trees

27 Nov. Perspectives — Motus O | 14

Page numbers refer to ads or brochure descriptions, where applicable.

Listings complete as of August 12, 2010

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December 2010 | page

2–3 Dec. Ballet Jörgen Canada’s Nutcracker | 30

4 Dec. The Barra MacNeils (on sale Oct. 18)

5 Dec. Suzuki Strings School of Guelph: Peace and Joy (on sale Oct. 12)

8 Dec. Caillou’s Greatest Skate of All (on sale Oct. 2) | 30

10 Dec. Jim Witter | 6

11 Dec. Wonderful World of Christmas with Stephen Kabakos | 31

12 Dec. Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Choral Fantasy

16 Dec. KWS Pops: Men with Horns Christmas | 24

18 Dec. Guelph Chamber Choir: Messiah | 25

19 Dec. The Last Christmas Turkey | 18

January 2011 | page

1 Jan. Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Dreams of Vienna

9 Jan. CIRCA | 6

13 Jan. KWS Pops: A Fiddler’s Take on the Symphony Orchestra | 24

15 Jan. The Best of Second City | 10

21 Jan. Andrew Craig | 13

28 Jan. Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie | 15

30 Jan. KWS Signature: Tchaikovsky, Piano Concert No. 1 | 24

February 2011 | page

5 Feb. Kinderconcerts: Carnival of the Arctic Animals | 20

5 Feb. Carol Welsman & Denzal Sinclaire | 7

6 Feb. Splash’N Boots | 19

10 Feb. Ron James (on sale Nov. 29)

12 Feb. Night Fever Bee Gees Tribute and Guests | 32

13 Feb. Guelph Concert Band: Rule Britannia

18 Feb. Kevin Fox | 13

19 Feb. Jesse Cook | 7

20 Feb. Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Brilliant Beethoven

24 Feb. KWS Signature: An Evening with Beethoven & Measha | 24

26 Feb. Seán Cullen | 11

27 Feb. Hard Ways & 17.5 - Essential Collective Theatre | 15

27 Feb. Three Pianos, Six Hands

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March 2011 | page

18 Mar. Echoes of Ireland: The Musical | 8

25–26 Mar. Royal City Ambassadors Annual Show (on sale Oct. 30)

26 Mar. Kinderconcerts: Bella the Tuba Gets Her Melody | 20

27 Mar. Sleeping Beauty — Dufflebag Theatre | 19

April 2011 | page

1 Apr. Scott Merritt | 13

1 Apr. Jason McCoy | 9

2 Apr. Sultans of String | 16

2 Apr. Guelph Chamber Choir: Brahms — A German Requiem | 25

3 Apr. Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks — Liszt and Brahms

7 Apr. Opera Kitchener: The Barber of Seville by G. Rossini | 29

14 Apr. The Just for Laughs Roadshow | 11

21 Apr. Abbamania and Guests | 32

28 Apr. KWS Signature: The New World | 24

29 Apr. Hawksley Workman | 9

30 Apr. Japanese Drummers Waraku | 32

May 2011 | page

1 May Suzuki Strings School of Guelph: Spring Concert (on sale Mar. 7)

5 May 16th Annual Women of Distinction Awards (on sale Mar. 1)

12 May KWS Pops: Classical Comedy | 24

28 May Guelph Youth Singers: Annual Spring Concert (on sale Feb. 14)

June 2011 | page

2–5 Jun. Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival (on sale Dec. 1)

3 Jun. Elvis: The Fabulous 50s with Stephen Kabakos | 31

9–11 Jun. Holly Hughes Dance Academy Recital (on sale May 24)

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