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Volume 10 Issue 6 - March 2005

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••• SOUTHERN ONTARIO, CONTINUED St., Port Hope. 905·885· 1071, 800·434- 5092. ,. - 8:00: Renaissance Singers. A German Baroque Easter. Music of Bach, Buxtehude & Pachelbel. Gabrielle Mclaughlin, soprano; Jennifer Enns-Modulo, mezzo; Jake Neely, tenor; Kurt Lackenbauer, bass; Kitchener· Waterloo Chamber Orchestra. Maureen Forrester Hall, Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. 519-7 44-3828. Sunday March 20 - 2:30: Georgian Music. British Columbia Boys Choir. Tony Araugo, director. Central United Church. 54 Ross St., Barrie. For tickets please call 705-726·4980. - 2:30: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf. For kids ages 6- 12. Susan Kennedy, narrator; Daniel Warren, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. North, Kitchener. 519·578·1570, 800· 265-8977. , . - 3:00: Central Presbyterian Church. Sundays at Three: David Gerry, flute and Erika Reimann, piano. Schubert: Variations on T rockne Blumen; works by Bedford & Higdon. 165 Charlton Ave. West, Hamilton. 905-522- 9098. Freewill offering. - 3:00: Elora Festival Singers. J.S. Bach: B Minor Mass. Suzie LeBlanc, Kathryn Dornon· ey, sopranos; Daniel Taylor, counter-tenor; Benjamin Butterfield, tenor; Daniel Lichti, baritone; Elora Festival Orchestra; Noel Edison, conductor. St. George's Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519·846·0331. . - 3:00: Renaissance Singers. A German Baroque Easter. Music of Bach, Buxthude & Pachelbel. Gabrielle Mclaughlin, soprano; Jennifer Enns-Modulo, mezzo; Jake Neely, tenor; Kurt Lackenbauer, bass; Kitchener­ Waterloo Chamber Orchestra. Trinity Anglican Church, Cambridge. 519-7 45·0675. - 7:00: Amis du Jazz. York University Student Vocal Bash. Guests: Sean Bellaviti Trio. The Church at Sonya, Simcoe Street 13 k north of Port Perry. 705·357-2468. . Monday March 21 - 8:00: Sanderson Centre. The Lowe Family. Classical, Irish step dancing, jau, swing, gospel & old-time melodies. 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519-758-8090. . Tuesday March 22 - 12:30: McMaster School of the Arts. · /..J.mchtime Concert: Lita Classen, soprano. Music of Anchieta, la Torre, Esteve, Hahn & Strauss. Convocation Hall, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton. 905- 525·9140 x24246. Free. - 2:00: Sanderson Centre Brentford. The Lowe family. See March 21. Wednesday March 23 - 10:30am & 2:00: Sanderson Centre Brantford. The Lowe Family. See March 21. Thursday March 24 - 10:30am: Sanderson Centre Brantford. The Lowe family. See March 21. - 7:30: Soinninkajo Vocal Ensemble of Finland. Selections from classic & contemporary vocal repertoire; Finnish & international folk songs. Christiaan Boele, director. Novalis Hall, Camphill, Angus. , Oisr/st), (HealthCare companions). Friday March 25 - 7:00: Fanshawe Chorus London. Bach: St. John Passion. Leslie Fagan, soprano; Allyson McHardy, mezzo; Eric Shaw & Albert Greer, tenors; Thomas Goerz, bass & other performers; Gerald Fagan, conductor. 'centennial Hall, London. 519-433·9650, 866·244- 0762. . - 8:00: Central Presbyterian Church. Good Friday Concert. Rutter: Requiem; Tallis: lamentations of Jeremiah; Bach: Cantata 78 Jesu, der du meine Seele. Beverly Bronte­ Timkew, soprano; Jennifer Wray, mezzo; David Baldwin, tenor; Rudy Neufeld, baritoe; Paul Grimwood, conductor. 165 Charlton Ave. West, Hamilton. 905-522-9098. (doorJ, 2 for (advanceJ, $ lOlst/child). - 8:00: Georgetown Bach Chorale. Music for Good Friday. Handel: Messiah, part II; Bach: St. Matthew and St. John Passions (selections). Guest soloists; Baroque orches· tra. Knox Presbyterian Church, Georgetown. 905-877-8321, 905·877-6569. . - 8:00: Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir. Hatzis: Sepulcher of life; Brahms: fin Oeutsches Requiem. Charlene Pauls, soprano; Maryem Tullar, alto; Russell Braun, baritone; Kitchener· Waterloo Symphony; Howard Dyck, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. North, Kitchener. 519·578·1570, 800· 265·8977. ·, (12 & under). Saturday March 26 - 2:00: Peterborough Singers/Peterbor- · ough Symphony Orchestra. Dvorak: Stabat Mater. Leah Gordon, soprano; Linda Maguire, mezzo; David Pomeroy, tenor; Gary Relyea, bass; Michael Newnham, conductor. Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1421 Lansdowne W., Peterborough. 705-740·6116. ,$10. - 8:00: Sanderson Centre. The Acoustics. Violin, acoustic guitar, bass, percussion, accordi­ Qn; world music arrqerrents; dance. 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519·758-8090. . In stWOrt of the Alzheiner Society of Brant. Wednesday March 30 - 8:00: Theatre Aquarius./ Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Musical relationship revue. Book & lyrics by Joe DiPietro; music by Jimmy Roberts. Irving Zucker Theatre, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905·522-7529, 800-465·7529. ,. For complete run see music theatre listings. Friday April 01 - 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. love of the Screen. Orchestral Pops. Larry Larson, trumpet & host; David Martin, conduc· tor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. North, Kitchener. 519-578-1570, 800·265- B977. ·. - 8:00: Manno Singers/Guelph Chamber Choir. Silver and Gold. Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony; Bruckner: Te Deum. Dr. Peter Nikiforuk & Gerry Neufeld, directors. Benton Street Church, 90 Benton St., Kitchener. 519-576-9853. (advanceJ, $ 20(door). - 8:00: University of Guelph Choirs. Carmina Burana. James Anagnosan & Leslie Kinton, piano duo; Marta McCarthy, conductor. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-763-3000. Saturday April 02 - 2:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Youth Orchestra. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. North, Kitchener. 519-578·1570, 800·265·8977. -. - 8:00: Hamilton Philharmonic. Raminsh: Magnificat; Mahler: Symphony #2 Resurrection. Laura Whalen, soprano; Michelle Sutton, mezzo; McMaster University Choir; Philip Sarabura & Michael Reason, conductors. Great Hall, Hamilton Place, Summers lane. 905-526·6556. , (sr), $10(st), lhigh school & younger). - 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. love of the Screen. Centre in the Square, Kitchener. See Apr 1. - 8:00: Menno Singers/Guelph Chamber Choir. Silver and Gold. See April 1. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. Sunday April 03 - 7:00: Amis du Jau. Dave Hutchison Trio. Dave Hutchison, drums & other performers. The Church at Soya, Simcoe Street 13 k north of Port Perry. 705-357·2468. . - 7:30: Lindsay Concert Foundation. St. Lawrence String Ouartet. Geoff Nuttall & Barry Shiffman, violins; Lesley Robertson, viola; Christopher Costanza, cello. Glenn Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay. 705-878·5625. , (st). Wednesday April 06 - 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Schubert's Trout Ouintet. Canadian Chamber Ensemble; Anya Alexeyev, piano. First United Church, 16 William St., Waterloo. 519-578- 1570, 800·265-8977. ,. Thursday April 07 - 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Schubert's Trout Ouintet. See Apr 6. Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St., Guelph. 519-763-3000. OPERA AND MUSIC THEATRE Baci of Canada. Carmina Burana Monumen· ta/ Opera. Conceived & directed by Walter Haupt; Ramona Eremia, Jiri Kubik, Nikula Visnjakov, soloists; Teatre Usti; Czech National Choir; Czech Festival Orchestra. March 2: 8:00. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St. 416- 870-8000. ·0. Beth Tikvah Synagogue. King OavXJ- the New MllSical. Written & directed by Eyal Bitton; starring Jason Allen & Michele T redger. March 7: 8:00. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-221-3433 x352. -. Brampton Music Theatre. Gypsy. Joe Gomes, director; Michael Domet, music director. April 7-9, 14-16: 8:00; April 10: 2:00. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905·874-2800. . , (child 10 & under), group rates. COC. Rossini: Tancr(!di. Ewa Podlas, Michael Colvin, Marie·Nicole Lemieux, Robert Pomakov, performers; Will Crutchfield, conductor. Opera Chat: 45 minutes before 1!ach performance. Apr 1.5.7, 13, 16: 7:30; Apr 10: 2:00. Hummingbird Centre, 1 Front St. East. 416· 872-2262. ·5. CDC. Verdi.· I/ Trovatore. Doina Dimitriu, Irina Mishura, Robert Hyman, Robert Pomakov, Joni Henson & other performers; Richard Bradshaw, conductor. Opera Chat: 45 minutes before each performance. March 31, Apr 6,9, 12, 15: 7:30; Apr 3, 17: 2:00. Humming· bird Centre, 1 Front St. East. 416-872-2262. ·5.

Canstage. Ain't Misbehavin'. Music by Fats Waller; starring Jackie Richardson. April 4·30. Mon·Sat: 8:00, Wed: 1 :30; Sat.Sun: 2:00. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. East. 416· 368·3110. ·. Cinematheque Ontario. Journeys Into the Night: The Films off W Murnau. Live piano accompaniment by William O'Meara. March 1 6:30: Tartuffe; March 3 6:30: Tahu. Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas West. 416·968·3456. D.1 Oinon·member), lmember), .501sr/ st member). City Centre Musical Productions. Guys and Dolls. April 1,2,7-9: 8:00; April 3,9; 2:0D. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd .. Mississauga. 905·615-472D. Civic Light Opera Company. Babes in Arms. By Rodgers & Hart. Bryan Chamberlain, Caroline Moro·Dalicandro, Bob Deutsch, David Haines, Carol Kugler & other performers; Joe Cascone, artistic director. March 2·5: 8:00; March 5: 2:00. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 416-755-1717. , .501sr/st, Tues· Thurs). Darryl Bautista and Laura Earl. 'Do You Wanna 2ToGo!Vaudevillian comedy style show. March 19: 8:00. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416·656· 1494. , couples D. Hot Feat Productions. Bat Boy the Musical. Written by Keythe Farley & Brian Flemming; music & lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe; Michael McGinn, director; Jay T. Schramek. Laura Caswell, David Rosser & other performers. To Apr 16. Mon-Sat: 8:00, Sat matinees: 2:00. Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 416-872-5555. ·. Judy & David. Pigmania! Rock 'n roll family musical based on the story of the Three Little Pigs. March 12· 15, 10:30am & 2:3D at City Playhouse Theatre, lODD New Westminster Drive, Vaughan. 9D5·882·7469. March 17, 18, 1D:3Dam & 2:DD at Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. 9D5-3D5·7469. March 19,2D 11 am & 2:DD at Heritage Theatre, 86 Main St. N., Brampton. 9D5·874·280D. March 22·24 lD:DOam & 1 :3D at Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416·366·7723. Living Arts Centre Mississauga. Grease. March 1: 8:00. Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Drive. 905·306·6000. ·. Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People. The Storyteller's Bag. Storytelling, original music & local lore recounting the legends of the Ojibway. 2 aboriginal actors; Chamber Music Society of Mississauga; Tom Diamond, director. March 17: 3:00, March 18: 11 :30am & 2:00. Mainstage, 165 Front St. East. 416· 862·2222. $ l 9·. Meadowvale Music Theatre. Annie. March 3-5: 8:00; March 5: 2:00. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905·615-4720. ,. Mirvish Productions. Da Kink In My Hair. Story told in words, music and dance. Trey Anthony, Zena Brown, Raven Dauda, Miranda Edwards, Quancetia Hamilton & other per· formers; Weyni Mengesha, director. To March 26, various times. Princess of Wales Theatre, 3DO King St. West. 416·872-1212. Mirvish Productions. Gershwin: Porgy and Bess. March 15· 19: 8:0D; March 19,20: 2:DD, March 20: 7:DO. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416·872-5555. ·. Mirvish Productions. Mamma Mia! Musical based on the songs of ABBA. Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus; book by Catherine Johnson; directed by Phyllida Lloyd. MARCH 1 . Al'RIL 7 2005 To June 12. Tues-Sat 8:00; Wed, Sat & Sun 2:00. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. West. 416·872-1212. to . Mirvish Productions. Wicked. Music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; starring Steph· anie J. Block, Kendra Kassebaum, Derrick Williams, Carol Kane & David Garrison. March B·April 24, various times. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416·872-1212. ·10. Nightwood Theatre. Cast Iron. By Lisa Codrington; directed by ahdri zhina mandiela; starring Alison Sealy·Smith. Story celebrating African & Caribbean heritage through dia· logue, song & dance. To March 13. Tues·Sat: 8:00; Sat & Sun: 2:30. Tarragon TReatre's Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416·531 · 1827. 16·, Sunday mat PWYC. North Toronto Players. Tile Gondoliers (or Tile King of Rock & Roll}. Adaptation of the G & S musical. Cast of 40. March 4,5: 8:00; March 6: 2:00. Leah Posluns Theatre. 4588 Bathurst St. 9D5· 727-2209. , $ lOlchild under 12), 1sr March 6 only). Northumberland Players. Man of la Man· cha. By Dale Wasserman; music by Mitch Leigh; Val Russell & Marie Anderson, direc· tors. March 3-6: 8:DO; March 5,6: 2:00. Victoria Hall Concert Hall, 14 Queen St., Port Hope. 905-885· 1071. .95. Opera in Concert. Donizetti: Maria Stuarda. Stephanie Piercey, Julie Nesrallah, Eric Shaw & Luc Lalonde, performers; Opera in Concert Chorus; Robert Cooper, chorus director; Dixie Ross Neill, music director & pianist. Apr 3: 2:30. 1 :45: Backgrounder with host lain Scott. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. East. 416·366·7723. ,. Opera York. Puccini: la Bohi!me. Apr 1: 8:00; Apr 3: 2:DO. Markham Theatre, 171 Towne Centre Blvd. 905·305·7469. . RCM. Glenn Gould School Opera Ensemble. Ravel: L'Enfant et les Sortileges; Vaughan Williams: Riders to the Sea. Jennifer Tarver, stage director; Brahm Goldhamer, artistic director; Royal Conservatory Orchestra. March 18: 8:00; March 2D: 2:DD !family show); March 22: 8:DO !Ravel only). Concert Hall, 9D Croatia St. 416-408·2824 x.321. , $10, $ 201family). Royal Opera Canada. Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana & leoncavallo: I Pagliacci. Dwight Bennett, artistic director. March 3,5, 1D,12: 8:00. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 416·872·1111. ·5, - 01sr/st). •CANCELLED• Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. Stardust Follies. Song·dance·comedy revue. To June 29. Wednesdays: 2:00. 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519-758·8090, 800· 265·071 D. . Smile Theatre. Fred and Adele. Musical story of Fred & Adele Astaire. Tom Kneebone, author; Dinah Christie, director; starring William Orlowski & Susan Cuthbert. March 1: 8:00. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. 416·599·8440. . Solar Stage Children's Theatre. Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck &.Jeremy Fisher. Anthology of 3 tales from Beatrix Potter using puppets & music. Adapted & performed by Tom Vandenberg. Ages 2·8. March 26 & 27: 11 :OOam & 2:0D. 4950 Yonge St. 416·368· 8031. . Tapestry New Opera Works/Queen's University Drama Department. Shelter. Exploration of dark clown & opera. Juliet Palmer, composer; written by Julie Salverson; Wayne Strongman, music director. Workshop presentation. March 18: 8:DO, March 19: 5:DO. Queen's University, Kingston. 613·533- 2104. Free. Theatre Aquarius. I love You, You're Per· feet, Now Change. 'Musical relationship revue. Book & lyrics by Joe OiPietro; music by Jimmy Roberts. March 30-April 16. Irving Zucker Theatre, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905· 522-7529, 800-465-7529. ·. Theatre Aquarius. What You Don't Know. Musical revue. Written & performed by George Masswohl & Sharron Matthews. March 5· 12. Evenings Wed·Sat, matinees Mon & Tues. Studio Theatre, Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 19D King William St., Hamilton. 905· 522·7529, 800-465-7529. 1mat), 1Wed-Fri), 1Sat). Toronto Festival of Storytelling. The last Seduction: A Storyteller's Don Giovanni. Diva Diva Diva, voices; Lorne Brown, storyteller. April 2: 8:0D. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416·656·2445. ,. Toronto Opera Repertoire. Opera Highlights. Selections from La Boheme, La Traviata, L' Amico Fritz, L'Elisir d' Amore, Don Giovanni and II T rovatore. March 16 & 17: 7:3D. Bickford Centre Theatre, 777 Bloor St. West. 416·927-1970. By donation. 1055 Restaurant and Bar 1055 Yonge St. 416-482 8485 Alleycatz 2409 Yonge St. 416-481 ·6865 Every Mon Salsa Night w/ Frank Bischun. Every Tue Christopher Plock Jazz Trio. Every Wed The Outlaws Jazz Blues and Motown. Every Thu The Flow w/ Carlos Morgan Funk, Soul, R&B and Reggae. Eve· ry Sun Jam Session w/ Tony Springer Band. Alto Basso 718 College Street·, (416) 534·9522 Every Sun Trans Mod Airways Ben Wicks 424 Parliament 416·961 ·9425 www.benwickspub.com All shows start at 8 or 8:3D. No cover. First Sat/month Myrna & Nick Van Weezerdenburg & the Downtown Jazz Band. Every 2nd Sat/ month Fern lindzon Trio 4th Sat/month Janine Blanchard Black Swan 154 Danforth Avenue, 14161 469-D537 Boiler House 55 Mill Street (416) 203·2121 C'est What 67 Front St. E. 416·867-9499 Saturday afternoon traditional jazz from the Hot Five Jazzmakers Chick N'Deli 744 Mount Pleasant Rd 1416) 489-3363 Big Band Music every 1 st and 3rd Monday of the month. Mar 7 Advocats Big Band, Mar 21 George lake Big Band, Apr 4 Advocats Big Band Gate 403 403 Roncesvalles 416·588 2930 www.gate403.com WWW. THEWHOLENOTE.COM Mar 3 Kurt Nielson Jazz Band, Mar 4 Kim Addison Jazz Trio, Mar 5 Brandi Disterheft Jazz Trio, Mar 6 Rick Washbrook Guitar Blues Solo, Mar 10 Kevin lalibert, Mar 11 Jesse Barksdale, Mar 13 Rick Washbrook, Mar 17 Thompson Egho·Egbo & Oliver Gonzales Jazz Duo, Mar 18 Julian Fauth & Toronto Opera Repertoire. Puccini: Madame Butterfly. March 4: 7:30; March 6: 2:0D. Giuseppe Macina, director. Bickford Centre, 77-7 Bloor St. West. 416·698·9572. , 1sr), 1st). Toronto Opera Repertoire. Rossim:· Barber of Seville. March 2,5: 7:30. Giuseppe Macina, director. Bickford Centre. 777 Bloor St. West. 416·698·9572. , 1sr), ist). T ryp Tych. Adamo: little Women (the Opera). Staged workshop production. Edward Franko, stage director; William Shookhoff, music director. Keith Klassen, Jessica Lloyd, Stephen King, Neil Aranoff & other perform· ers. March 5,6,8,9: 8:00. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2737 Bayview. 416·763·5D66. Free !donations gratefully accepted). U of T Faculty of Music. Opera Series · Handel· Semele. Jeanne Lamon, Stephen Ralls, rrosic directors; Tom Diamond, stage director. Mar 4,5, 11, 12: 7:30. MacMillan Theatre, 80 Queen's Park. 416·978·3744. ,. York University Department of Music. York University Young Artists from Classical Vocal Performance Program. Scenes & · arias from operatic repertoire. Stephanie Bogle, director. Apr 1: 12:30pm. Mclaughlin Performance Hall, 47DO Keele St. 416·736· 5186. $10,. JAZZ: CLUBS Wayne Charles, Mar 20 Peter Hill Jazz Duo, Mar 24 Dave Burt Blues Band, Mar 25 John Russon & Patricia Fagan, Mar 26 Bill Westcott Jazz Piano Solo, Mar 27 Eliz· abeth Shapherd, Mar 31 leigh Graham Jazz Band Graffiti's Bar & Grill 170 Baldwin St. 416·5D6·6699 Every Wed. (6·8pm) James and Jay. Grasshopper Jazz & Blues Bar 46D Parliament St. 416·323-1210 Music starts at 10 No Cover. Grossman's Tavern, 379· Spadina Ave, 416·977-7000. www.grossmanstavern.com Founded and led by Kid Bastien until his death in early 2DD3, the Happy Pals are still rocking the house Saturdays 4:DO to 8:0D pm, or later. Every Mon Laura Hubert, Every Sat Hap· py Pals Home Smith Bar The Old Mill, 21 Did Mill Road, 416·236· 2641 Mar 4 Andrew Boniwell Duo, Mar 11 Pe· ter Smith Trio, Mar 18 Mike Malone Honey Supper·Lounge 115 John Street 416·977-9994 Every Fri, Sat, Sun DJ D. Honey Supper lounge Tuesday Night Diva Series Mar 1 Karen Manion, Mar 8 Amy Rivard, Mar 15 Karen Hoyle, Mar 22 leigh Gra· ham, Mar 29 June Garber. Hot House Cale Market Square 416·366·7800 Jazz brunch every Sunday, alternating weeks: Ken Churchill Ouartet, 5spot Hugh's Room 2261 Dundas West 416·531·6604 www.hughsroom.com Mar 5, 6, Odetta, Mar 6 Ken Whiteley's Gospel Brunch, Mar 19 Chris Whiteley ' JAZZ" CLUBS, CONTINUES 59

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