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Volume 8 Issue 10 - July/August 2003

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I nee. Words & music by Kevin Quain. 266 Main St., Picton.1·8774114761. ·.Forccm plete run see music theatre listings. - 8:00: Theatre Collingwood. Unsung Cole ... and Classics Toof Music & lyrics by Porter, arr. Berman. Jean Vanier Auditorium, 160 Collins St., Collingwood. 705445·2200. For complete run see music theatre listings. Friday July 25 - 7:30: Wadebridge and St Columba Male Voice Choirs. Traditional & modem, Comish. Celtic & international songs. Tony T oumoff, musical director. Bowmanville High School Auditorium. 905-623·9147. (advance). Saturday July 26 - time TBA: autorickshaw. lndo·jazz fusion. Suba Sankaran, voice/piano/percussion; Ed Hanley, tabla/percussion; Debashis Sinha, drums/percussion; Rich Brown, bass. Hillside Festival, Guelph Lake Island, Grand River Conservation Area. 416·686·2370. Free. Sunday July 27 - 7:00: Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Summer Concert. Dundurn Park, 610 York Blvd., Hamilton. 905-546-2872. Free. - time TBA: autorickshaw. Hillside Festival, Guelph Lake Island, Grand River Conserva· tion Area. See July 26. Tuesday July 29 - 8:00: National Youth Orchestra of Cana· da. Berlioz: Les T royens, Royal Hunt and Storm; Ravel: Alborada del Graciozo; Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite; Burge: Sonic Architecture; Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919); Bernstein: Candide Overture. Simon Streatfeild, conductor. Avon River Park, Stratford. 416:532·4470. Free. Thursday July 31 - 7:30: National Youth Orchestra of Cana· da. Berlioz: Les T royens, Royal Hunt and Storm; Ravel: Alborada del Graciozo; Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite; Rach· maninoff: Symphony #2 in e Op.27. Simon Streatfeild, conductor. Hamilton Place, 10 McNab St. South. 416-532-4470. ,. - 8:00: St. Lawrence Stage Company. Sophie Tucker · The last of the Red Hot Mom· mas! Valerie Boyle, creator & performer. Brockville Arts Centre, 235 King St. West, Brockville. 1·877-342·7122. ·. For complete run see music theatre listings. Saturday August 02 - 8:00: Kingston Heritage Tattoo Society. Tattoo 2003 · A Salute to Military Communi· cations. C&E Garrison Military Band, Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Governor General's Foot Guards, Governor General's Horse Guards, Pipes & Drums of the Princess of Wales' Own Regiment & other performers. Fort Henry National Historic Site, Kingston. 1·866-547-7422. , (child 12 & under). Sunday August 03 - 2:00: Fort Erie Legion Band. Sununer Concert. Old Fort Erie Bandshell, 350 Lakeshore Rd., Fort Erie. 1-800-642· 7275. Free. - 7:00: Markham Concert Band. Summer Concert. Doug Manning. conductor. Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia. 416-3324639. Free. - 8:00: Kingston Heritage Tattoo Society. Tattoo 2003 · A Salute to Mi/J~ary Communi· 26 cations. Fort Henry National Historic Site, Kingston. See August 2. · Tuesday August 05 - 8:00: Bluewater Summer Playhouse. Fingers and Toes. World premiere by Logan Medland, featuring tap dancing, piano play· ing & musical numbers. Kincardine Centre for the Arts, 707 Queen Street. 1 ·877-396· 5722. ·, group rates. For complete run see music music theatre listings. , - 8:00: Shaw Festival. Happy End. Lyrics by Brecht; music by Weill; directed by Bra· decki; musical direction by Paul Sporte.lli. Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on·the· Lake. 1·800-511·7429. -(preview). For complete run see music theatre listings. - 2:00: Sunshine Festival Theatre. Hank Williams - The Show He Never Gave. By Maynard Collins. Orillia Opera House, For complete run see music theatre listings. Wednesday August 06 - .2:00 & 8:00: Huron Country Playhouse. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. By Alan Janes. Mainstage, Grand Bend. 1 ·888449· 4463. (preview). For complete run see music theatre listings. - 2:00 & 8:00: King's Wharf Theatre. A Clos· er Walk With Patsy Cline. Memories of a musi· cal legend. By Dean Regan; Christopher Mounteer, music director. Aug 6-30. 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene. 1·8884494463.Preview. For complete run see music theatre listings. - 6:00: 4th Line Theatre. For Home and Country. By Leanna Brodie. Musical drama with comedy & song. 799 Zion Rd. (4th Line). Mill· brook. 1-800-8140055. ·. For complete run see music theatre listings. - 8:00: Thousand Islands Playhouse. The Perilous Pirate's Daughter. By Chislett & Archibald. 690 Charles St. South, Gananoque. 613·382-7020. .50-.50. For con1Jlete run see music theatre istings. Saturday August 09 - 8:00: Lynn McDonald Presents. Smnmer Concert Series 03: Cuban Band (tlJaJ. Port Perry United Church. 705-357-2468. , (child). Sunday August 10 - 7:00: Northdale Concert Band. Smnmer Concert. Stephen Chenette, conductor. Aqua · Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia. 905· 886-0858. Free. Wednesday August 13 - 7:30: Uxbridge-Scott Museum and Ar· chives. Newmarket Citizens' Band. Museum grounds, Sixth Concession, Uxbridge. 905-852- 5854. Free (collection). - 8:00: Ganaraska Festival Theatre. Rodgers and Hammerstein: The Sound of Music. Vietoria Hal~ 55 King St. West. Cobourg. 1 ·888-262· 6874. ·.50. For c~ete r111 see music theatre listings. Thursday August 14 - 8:00: Erin Arts Foundation. Suds. By Glib, Gunderson & Scott. Musical soap opera featur· ing songs from the 60s. Boland Drive, Erin. 1 · 8884114443. (preview). For complete run see music theatre listings. - 8:00: Lynn McDonald Presents. Smnmer Concert Series 2003: Thursday, Thursday, Thursday/ I I Swing Shift Big Band. Port Perry United Church. 705-357·2468. ,(child).Benefit for ADJ. www.thewholenote.com - 8:00: Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Fingers & Toes. By Medland. 6-302 Bridge St., Port Stanley. 519-7824353. -. For COrJlllete run see music theatre ~stings. Sunday August 17 - 2:00: Fort Erie Legion Band. Summer Concert. Old Fort Erie Bandshell, 350 Lakeshore Rd., Fort Erie. J.800·642-7275. Free. Tuesday August 19 -8:00: Victoria Playhouse Petrolia.J~ Station. Book & lyrics by Norm Foster; music & lyrics by Steve Thomas; starring Brian McKay. Musical comedy. 411 Greenfield St., Petrolia. 1- 800-717· 7694. -. For complete run see music theatre listings. Wednesday August 20 - 8:00: Red Barn Theatre/Lighthouse Theatre/Theatre Orangeville. Menopositive! - The Musical. By J.J. McColl; directed by Janet ·Laine Green; Lona Davis, musical director. 991 Lake Drive, Jackson's Point 1·888-733·2276. ,. Preview. For corJlllete run see music theatre listings. Thursday August 21 - 7:30: Guelph Tool Summer Musical Thea· tre School. little Shop of Horrors. By Astrnan & Menken; directed by Lisa Hagen. Du Maurier Theatre, River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-763-3000. . For complete run see music theatre listings. Sunday August 24 - 2:00: Sharon Tempie. Peace of Voice-A Celebration of Vocal Music. Alison Frey·Nystrom. lyric soprano. 18974 Les~e St., Sharon. 905478-2389. . - 7:00: Dundurn Park. An Evening in Scotland. Music for band. 610 York Blvd., Hamilton. 905- 546-2872 Free. Thursday August 28 - 7:00: Cobourg Concert Band. Smnmer Concert. Rotary Park, Bowmanville. 905-623·3379. Free. Friday August 29 / - 8:00: Lynn McDonald Presents. Smnmer Concert Series 2003: Flamenco! I Esmeralda Enriques & her troupe of dancers & musicians. Port Perry United Church. 705-357·2468. ,(child). - 8:00: Toronto All-Star Big Band. Mustard Festival. Ferguson Ave. & William St., Hamil· ton.416-231-5695.Free. Sunday August 31 - 1 :00: lnterprovincial Music Camp PMC). Tea and Symphony Concert. Camp Manitou, ParrySound.416-488-3316. - 1 :30: IMC. Red Hot & Cole. Musical theatre performed by camp students camp. Camp Manitou, Parry Sound. 416488-3316. OPERA AND MUSIC THEATRE Bluewater Summer Playhouse. Flfl{/ers and Toes. World preniere by Logan Medland, lea· turing tap dancing. piano playing & musical nurrbers. Aug 5-9. T ues·Fri: 8:00; Sat: 9:00; Wed, Fri. Sat: 2:00. Kincardine Centre for the Aits, 707 Queen Street. 1 ·877-396-5722. - . , group rates. Bluewater Summer Playhouse. Suds: The Rocking Sixties Musical Soap Opera. By Gilb, Gunderson & Scott; music & vocal arrangements by Gunderson. To July 12. Kincardine Centre for the Arts, 707 Queen Street. 1-877- 396-5722. -. group rates. Blyth Festival The Perious Pirate's Daughter. By Chislett & Archibald. Musical based on the exploits of the Canadian pirate Bil Johnston. To Aug 9. 423 Queen St., Blyth. 1 ·877-862· 5984. -.50. Erin Arts Foundation. Suds. By Glib, Gunder· son & Scott. Musical soap opera featuring scings from the 60s. Aug 14(preview), 15, 16, 21·23:8:00; Aug 17,24: 3:00. Boland Drive, Erin. J.1!884114443. $ l 5(previlw), (eve), (mat). 4th Line Theatre. Cavan Casanova. Book by Winslow, music & lyrics by Newman & Fort· in. July 2-Aug 3. Wed-Sun: 6:00. 799 Zion Rd. (4th Line), MiDbrook. 1·800·8140055. · $Zl 4th Line Theatre. For Horne and Country. By Leanna Brodie. Musical drama with comedy & song. Aug 6-17. Wed-Sun: 6:00. 799 Zion Rd. (4th Line), MiUbrook. 1-800·8140055. $ 20· $Zl Ganaraska Festival Theatre. Rodgers and Hammerstein: The Sound of Music. Aug 13· 24. Victoria H~ 55 King St. West, Coboury. 1- 888-262-6874. -.50. Ganaraska Festival Theatre. Swing! Swing! Swing! All singin~ all dancing musical. July 11 ·Aug 24. Victoria Hal~ 55 King St. West. Cobourg. 1-888-262-6874. -50. Georgian Theatre Festival. Come by the Hills. By Brian McKay. Celtic adventure in story and song. July 15-19. Meaford Hall Opera House. 12 NelsonSt.East.1·888·5414444. -. Guelph Tool Summer Musical Theatre School little Shop of Horrors. By Aslman & Menken; directed by Lisa Hagen. Aug 21; 22: 7:30, Aug 23: 2:00. Du Maurier Theatre, River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., Guelph. 519·763- 3CXXJ.. Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts. Grease. By Warren Casey & Jim Jacobs; Ray DeMattis, director; Steve Bishop, musical airector; starring Frankie Avalon. July 15-20. Wed·Sat: 8:00, Thurs-Sun: 2:00. 1 Front St. , East. 416-872-2262. ·. Huron Country Playhouse. Buddy- The Butf. dy Holly Story. By Alan Janes. Aug 6-30. Main· stage, Grand Bencl. 1 ·8884494463. (preview), regular run , (18 &under). Huron Country Playhouse. Carousel. By Rodgers & Harrrnerstein. John Karr, musical direc· tor. July 16-Aug 2 Mainstage, Grand Bend. 1 · 8884494463. (preview), regular run , (18&under). Huron Country Playhouse. Vaudevie! Nostal· gic journey of music and laughter. By Alan Lund; directed by Alex Mustakas. To Aug 23. Playhouse II, Grand Bend. 1 ·8884494463. (preview), regular run , (18 & under). King's Wharf Theatre. A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline. Memories of a musical legend. By Dean Regan; Christopher Mounteer, music di. Aug 6-30. 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene. 1- 8884494463. , preview, group & youth rates. Lighthouse Festival Theatre. MenoPositive! - The Musicil. By J.J. McCoD. July 2· 19. Mail & July 1 - September 7 2003

Market Sts., Port Dover. 519·583-2221. - . Mirvish Productions. Mamrna Mia! Musical based on the songs of ABBA. Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus; book by Catherine Johnson; directed by Phyllida Lloyd. To December 21. T ues·Sat 8:00; Wed, Sat & Sun 2:00. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. West.416·872-1212. to . *CLOSED JULY 2 TO SEPTEMBER 29.* Mirvish Productions. The lion King. Stage rrusical of Disney's 1994 animated feature. To Sept. 28. Wed·Sat: 8:00; Wed & Sat: 2:00; Sun: 1 :00 & 6:30. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300KingSt. West.416·872-1212. ·116. New Adventures in Sound Art Sound Trav· els: live Outdoor Performance by Kathy Kennedy. performance and.sound attist. Aug 9 12:30. Meet at Island Pavillion, Centre lsla.nd .. 41 fi.9 HJ.7231.Free. . 0 JAZZ: ville Arts Centre, 235 King St. West, Brockville. 1 ·877-342·7122. -. Stratford Festival. Gigi. By Lerner & Loewe. ·Director: Richard Monette; rrusical director: Berthold Carriere. To November 1. Avon Thea· tre, Stratford. 1 ·800·567-1600. .48·$105.40, sr/st & discount rates. Stratford Festival. The King and l By Rodgers & Hammerstein. Director: Susan H. Schulman; musical director. Berthold Carriere. To Noverrr Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Bizet: Carmen. Workshop production. July 25,26,29: 8:00, Aug 2: 2:00. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College. 416· 978·7986. ,. Slimmer Opera Lyric Theatre. Moore: The Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Fingers & Toes. By Medland. Aug 14-30. 6·302 Bridge ·As always. it is hard to get club listings more St., Port Stanley. 519-7824353. .$ 25. than a month in advance! Check out www.jazzintoronto.com or call individual Putting It Together Productions. Footloose. clubs for more listings. Have a great summer! Musical. July 9·11: 8:00, July 10: 2:00. Du Alleycatz2409YongeSt.416481·6865 Maurier Theatre, River Run Centre, 35 Wool· Every Mon Salsa Night w. OJ Frank Bisch/VI, wichSt.,GuelPh.519·763·3000.,. Every Tue Christopher Plock Trio, Every Wed Red Barn Theatre. MenoPositive! The Musi- Errol Fisher Jazz, Blues and Motown Ouartet, cal. By J.J.McColl; rrusic by J.J.McColl & ·Every Thu The Row w/ Carlos Morgan, Every Rueben Gurr. Aug 20·Sept 6. 991 lake Dr., Sun Jam Session w/ Tony Springer Band, Jul 4 Jackson's Point. 1·888·733·2276. ·. Lady Kane, Jul 7 The Flow w/ Carlos Morgan, Red Barn Theatre. The last Resott. By Norm Jul 11 Soular, Jul 12 Motor City w/ Corey Foster; music & lyrics by Leslie Arden. Murder Brannigan, Jul 18 Soular Jul 19 The Flow w/ mystery /musical comedy. July 9·26. 991 Lake Carlos Morgan, Jul 25 Lady Kane, Jul 26 Disco Dr., Jackson's Point. 1 ·888-733·2276. ·. lnfemo Night Regent Theatre. Teqwla Vampire Matinee. Artbar 1214 Oueen W. Words & rrusic by Kevin Quain. July 11 · Small room in the renovated Gladstone Hotel 25,29,30, Aug 2. 266 Main St., Picton. 1 ·877- with intimate atmosphere and mood lighting 4114761.-. featuring Toronto performers. Closed Sundays. her 9. Festival Theatre, Stratford. 1 ·800·567- 1600. .48·$105.40, sr/st & discount rates. Roy Thomson Hall. 2003 RBC Seniors' Jubilee Ben Wicks 424 Parliament 416·961 ·9425 15th Anniversary Celebration. Variety show Cameron House 408 Queen St. W. 416· 703·0811 with performances by entertainers in their 50s, · C'est What 67 Front E. 416·867-9499 60s, 70s & beyond. Host: David Walden. Saturday afternoon traditional jazz from the Hot 1 lam: Lobby entertainment. Aug 18·22. 1 lam: Five Jazzmakers lobby entertainment; 1:00: onstage. 60 Sim- TheCoffeeMill99YorkvilleAvenue416·920- coe. 416-8724255. ·, group rates. 2108. Jul 26, Aug 23, Masi and the Norman Shaw Festival. Happy End lyrics by Brecht; Amadio Trio music by Weill; directed by Bradecki; musical direction by Paul Sportelli. Aug 5 to Oct 31. Gate 403403 Roncesvalles 4l6-588·2930 Royal George Theatre, Niagara·on·the·lake. 1 · Every Sunday Ron Davis Jani Session 800-511·7429. ·. Grossmans 279 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 Shaw Festival. On the Twentieth Century. Hot House Cafe Market Square 416·366· 7800. Book & lyrics by Comden & Green; rrusic by Jazz brunch every Sunday, Alternating weeks: Coleman; direction by Hamilton & Moore; Ken Churchill Quartet, 5spot musical direction by Paul Sportelli. To Noverrr Hugh'sRoom2261 DundasW.416-531·3181 her 2. Royal George Theatre, Niagara·on·the· Jul 2 Aiison Brown Ouartet, Jul 3 The Cottars, Lake. 1-800-511-7429. ·. Jul 4 Cadence, Jul 9 Daniela Nardi CO Release- Solar Stage Children's Theatre. Songs from "One True Thing: Jul 10 Mary Gauthier, Jul 11 the T reehouse. Songs, puppets & musical Stacey Earle & Mark Stewart, Jul 12 The instruments. For ages 2 & up. Martha John· Strawbs, Jul 15 Apri Verch, Jul 16 EDen son, performer. July 10, 11.13: 11 am & 2pm. Mcilwaine, Jul 23 Veda Hille & Selina Martin, Madison Centre, Concourse level, 4950 Yonge Jul 24 The Undettakin' Daddies/ Terry KeUy, Jul St.416-368·8031.. 30 Valdy. Aug 1 Katy Moffatt, opering set: Angie Nussey. Aug 13 Bill Usher CO Release, Aug St Lawrence Stage Company.Dames at 14 Bruce Guthro, Aug 29 Fruit (from down Sea. By Haimshon & Miller; music by Wise. under!), Aug 2D Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne, Tribute to 1930' s Hollywood musicals. July 3· opening set: Aaron Solomon, Aug 22 Kim 26. T ues·Sat: 8:00; Wed, Thurs, Sat: 2:00. Barlow/Mark Reeves. Brockville Arts Centre, 235 King St. West, Brockville. 1·877-342-7122. ·. L'Arte Barand Gallery 416·535·3181 Ballad of Baby Doe. Workshop production. July 27, Aug 2: 8:00, July 30, Aug 3: 2:00. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 CoUege.416·978-7986. ,. Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Mozatt: Don Giovanni. Workshop production. July 26,27: 2:00, July 30, Aug 1 : 8:00. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 CoDege. 416·978-7986. ,. Sunshine Festival Theatre. Hank Wilhams - The Show He Never Gave. By Maynard Collins. Aug 5· 16. Orillia Opera House, West & Mississa· gaSts. 1·800-683-8747. , (sr/st), $10(child). · Sunshine Festival Theatre. Rodgers & Ham· merstein: South Pacific. July 17-Aug 2. Orillia Opera House, West & Mississaga Sts. 1 ·800· 683-8747. $.22. (sr/st), $10(child). Theatre Collingwood. Unsung Cole ... and Clas· CLUBS Mezzetta 681 St. Clair Ave. W.416·658·5687. "Wednesday Concerts in a Cafe". Sets at 9:00 and 10: 15 pm. Reservations recommended for fast set. Mezzrows 1546 Queen W. 416-5354906. Parkdale neighborhood pub featuring jazz and blues on Saturday afternoons, Sunday evenings and a live jam every other Wednesday. Montreal Bistro 65 Sherboume 426·363-0179. Jul 2 - 5 The George Gallus Trio w/ Terry Clarke & Don Thompson, Jul 7 CD Release The Anglo-Canadian Project w. Nikki lies, Duncan Hopkins, Anthony Michelli & Mattin Speake, Jul 8 CO Release Ben D'Cunha Ouattet w/ Terry Clarke, Bob Fenton & Don Thompson, Jul 9 6th Annual Fri. Aug. 15 Markham Theatre sics Tool Music & lyrics by Porter, arr. Berman. July 22·Aug 2. Jean Vanier Auditorium, 160 Collins St., Collingwood. 705445·2200. .50· $ 25, group rates. Thousand Islands Playhouse. My Fair lady. By Lerner & Loewe. To Aug 2. T ues·Sun 8:00; Wed & Sat: 2:30. 690 Charles St. South, Gana· noque. 613-382-7020. .50·.50. Thousand Islands Playhouse. The Perilous Pirate's Daughter. By Chislett & Archibald. Aug 6·Sept 6. 690 Charles St. South, Gananoque. 613-382-7020. .50-$ 28.50 .. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Jasper Station. Book & lyrics by Norm Foster; music & lyrics by Steve Thomas; starring Brian McKay. Musi· cal comedy. Aug 19·Sept 6. 411 Greenfield St., Petrofia.1·800-717-7694. ·. ' John Alcorn and Strings, Jul 10 Swing Shift Big Band, Jul 11. 12 Ron Davis Trio and featuring Lori Cullen, Jul 14 Carol McCattney w/ the Bob Brough'Stan Fomin Ouattet, Jul 15 Top Brass Orchestra, Jul 16 Karen Manion Ouattet w/ Oenie Ke/die, Mark Kashion & Gord Smith, Jul 17-19 Emilie-Claire Bartow & The Barlow Group, Jul -21 Ed Vokurka Ouattet w/ Harris Mark, Reg Schwager & Steve Wallace, Jul 22.Jul 26 Archie Al!eyne's BAND 355 featuring vocalist Bai/Berry, Jul 28 George Evans & his Ouattet w/ Archie Alleyne, Mark Eisenman, Reg Schwager & Steve Wallace, Jul 29· Aug 2 Brian Dickinson Trio w/ Jim Vivian & Anthony Michelli, Aug 5· Aug 9 Roy Patterson w/ Terry Clarke & Jim Vivian, Aug Ranee Lee Sat. Aug. 16 . Fred Varley Art Galle1y Joe Sealy Unionville Mt111v mon· urtisls

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