Niagara Falls Events - April 2006
Sat., April 1, 2006
Shantero Productions presents
RON JAMES - GONE WITH RON
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Ron James’ new show Gone With Ron is a rocket-fuelled rant on a world out of whack, from a man in collision with cosmic forces beyond his control ... a full-throttle hurtle to the Great Out There, with the audience riding shotgun! With his unique poetic style and performance-driven physicality, James bounces from the War in Iraq to home renovations; mid-life meltdowns to airport security; family vacations to Future Shop 'blue shirts';
Sat., April 1, 2006
Willowbank Archaeology Program
Exploring the Bright-Urban Site
for beginning archaeologists Lab workshop: An introductory course* to our rich cultural heritage through practical experience
*($180 for entire 5 course program, call for more details). Bring a Lunch
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $40.00
Reservation Required:
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Sat., April 2, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
THE HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Sunday, April 2, 2006 2:30 PM
The Harlem Gospel Choir is hands-down, the most famous and uplifting gospel choir in the world today and to see them live is an opportunity not to be missed.
In this, the choir’s second visit to the Centre for the Arts, you will once again be treated to the jazz and gospel spirituals that The Harlem Gospel Choir so effortlessly belts out! Directed by founder Allen Bailey the choir - once dubbed the “Angels in Heaven” by U2 - will perform a selection of popular inspirational songs that are sure to take you to ‘seventh heaven’.
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Brock University Film Society presents
HIDDEN (FRANCE/AUSTR IA/GERMANY/ITALY,05)
David S Howes Theatre
Sunday, April 2, 2006 7:00 PM
The Film Studies Program, in the Department of Communications, Popular Culture and film, is the oldest academic film program in Canada. For 35 years we have been bringing unique and critically acclaimed Canadian and international films to the Niagara region.
BUFS is a member of The Film Circuit, a project of the Toronto International Film Festival Group, a non-profit charity. All films are shown on Sunday, at 7:00pm in the David S. Howes Theatre, Brock University.
Tickets at the door: Members $6; Non-members $8. Students with valid Brock University or Niagara College ID $6
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Thursday, April 6, 2006 7:30 PM
Take an all-star cast of five renowned Canadian comedy artists, give them today’s challenges of careers, family dynamics and sexuality and you get Women Fully Clothed, “the five funniest women in comedy” according to Eugene Levy…and he ought to know!
Starring Kathryn Greenwood from Whose Line is It Anyway/This Hour has 22 Minutes, Robin Duke from Saturday Night Live/SCTV, Debra McGrath from Getting Along Famously, Jayne Eastwood from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chicago and Wonderland, and Teresa Pavlinek from History Bites/The Jane Show, this hilarious show captures life as these “wonderful wacky wild women” see it.
Friday, April 7, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
THE COTTARS
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Friday, April 7, 2006 7:30 PM
Hailed as “one of the hottest acts in the folk world today” by The Boston Globe, The Cottars have a fierce respect for their roots in Cape Breton music. Their drive to preserve their heritage is balanced by a gift for expanding and extending the tradition and, in the process, discovering the powerful ways that roots music can come alive and thrive in new contexts.
The Cottars are two brother/sister pairs who met while the duos were performing separately, yet on the same bill, at a Cape Breton festival in 2000. Six months later, while again performing alongside each other, a local DJ suggested that they get together and jam. A bond between the young musicians was immediately obvious – “It was almost destiny that we all met.”
Apr 08, 2006
Niagara Concerts - Vienna Concertverein
Kingston College, 4700 Epworth Circle, Niagara Falls
We are honured to welcome back Maestro Kerry Stratton conducting the chamber orchestra of the Vienna Symphony on its first Canadian appearance. Guest violinist from Korea, Min-Jeong SUH will charm the audience with her brilliant technique, brimming passion for music and praiseworthy talent. Maestro Stratton has specifically requested presenting this concert to his favourite audience!
Website: http://www.niagaraconcerts.ca
Email: niagaraconcerts@cogeco.ca
Phone: 905-358-6174
Sat., April 8, 2006
Willowbank Lecture Series
Laura Secord’s Walk and the Writing of Canadian History
Cecelia Morgan, Published Author/associate professor at the University of Toronto. Laura Secord became a heroine of the War of 1812, with her walk to warn the British troops at Beaverdams. Secord has been commemorated in history, through novels, textbooks and most famously by her image on the Laura Secord Candy Company Products.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $10.00
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Monday, April 10
Fac. of Social Sciences Speaker Series presents
ANTONIO NEGRI
David S Howes Theatre
Monday, April 10, 2006 8:00 PM
Admission is free. Tickets are required for entry.
Please contact the Box Office to reserve your tickets.
Sun., April 9, 2006
Chamber Music Salon at Willowbank,
Beethoven and Beyond
Performed by the artists of the Niagara
International Chamber Music Festival
Ferdinand Ries & Beethoven
Featuring Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata and his letters.
James Wegg, musical host.
2 p.m. Tickets: $35.00, available at the door.
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Friday April 14, 2006
Annual Hawkwatch Open House
Come out to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area on Good Friday (April 14th, 2006) for the Annual Hawkwatch Open House put on by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch Group. This event features Hawk Talks, Bird Identification, Nature Displays and more!
For more information on this event please contact Kim Frohlich @ 905-788-3135 X 241
or at Frohlich@conservation-niagara.on.ca
Children's programs at 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
THE WAY WE FEEL: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Sean O'Sullivan TheatreWednesday, April 19, 2006 7:30 PM
Gordon Lightfoot is without question a master songwriter and a man who has forever changed the face and fate of Canadian music. For more than forty years his songs of love, loss, struggle, despair and watershed historic events have been irretrievably bound up with what is Canadian. His songs, his music and his voice have become part of the fabric of national life.
The Way We Feel: A Celebration of the Music of Gordon Lightfoot is a star-studded lineup of Canadian artists who have come together this evening for an intimate celebration of Gordon Lightfoot’s career. Some of the finest voices from Canadian Folk, Roots and Blues will combine their talents, perform their favorite songs and share their connections to the man and his music.
Apr 22, 2006
Niagara Concerts - Red, Hot & Blue
Kingston College, 4700 Epworth Circle, Niagara Falls
This long running song and dance revue from Branson Missouri, takes audiences on a musical journey from the Ragtime Era to the Roaring 20`s, from the Classic Jazz of the 1930`s to the Swingin` 40`s and Big Band Era, and from the Hilarious 50`s to the Rockin` 60`s and Disco 70`s. Truly a fun way to end our 2005-2006 season!
Website: http://www.niagaraconcerts.ca
Email: niagaraconcerts@cogeco.ca
Phone: 905-358-6174
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Niagara Symphony Masterworks Series
GREEN: AN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Sunday, April 23, 2006 2:30 PM
Sun., April 23, 2006
Book Reading/Signing AT Willowbank
Cathy Gildener, M.A., PhD,, Clinical Psychologist
Author of Seduction and Too Close to the Falls
A unique chance to meet the author and listen to her
read from her newest novel Seduction
released in February of 2005.
Have your personal copy signed.
Sunday Afternoon 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $10.00
Reservation Required:
Friday, April 28, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
THE ARROGANT WORMS
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Friday, April 28, 2006 7:30 PM
The Arrogant Worms began their journey to musical comedy success (an oxymoron!) in 1991 on campus radio in Kingston, Ontario. Those nine listeners were very impressed and the guys could have retired at the top of their game but they kept going…into the frightening world of live shows. A new audience was cultivated and the meagre income from those early shows was enough to record their self-titled debut album in 1992.
The group has since released nine more independent albums, consistently topped the sales charts for their distributors and sold over 150,000 albums to date. Recognizing this valuable Canadian resource, American label Oglio Records released Gift Wrapped, a ‘best of’ collection in 2002.
April 29, 2006
Wayzgoose 2006
The 28th annual gathering of private press printers, hand bookbinders, printmakers, paper makers and decorators and many others in the book arts. See one of a kind books, prints, calligraphy and more.
10am -5pm
Location: Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 25 Adelaide Street
Email: gpag@town.grimsby.on.ca
Website: www.town.grimsby.on.ca/art_gallery
Phone: 905-945-3246
April 29, 2006
Niagara Symphony Presents Masterworks 4
AN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Featuring Christie Goodwin, Oboe
Join 6 million Canadians and 500 million people in over 180 countries in celebration of Earth Day (registered trade mark) - the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Music of the great outdoors, celebrating the arrival of spring with the participation of the musicians of tomorrow from the Niagara Youth Orchestra.
Time: 2:30pm
Gaetano Donizetti Concertino for Oboe in F Major
Edward Elgar Three Bavarian Dances, Op. 27
John Estacio A Farmer's Symphony: The Harvesters
Karl Goldmark A Rustic Wedding Symphony, Op. 26
After this concert, volunteers and supporters are invited to attend an onstage reception with the artists. Contact Erika at the Niagara Symphony for more information or to rsvp your attendance.
This is a Youth Club concert.
For Tickets: Contact the Centre for the Arts Box Office: 905-688-5550, ext 3257, Fax - 905-688-4277, Or buy online www.niagarasymphony.org.
http://www.niagarasymphony.org/concerts.php
$37 / $33 / $25 / $10 Student.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
MEN OF THE DEEPS
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Sunday, April 30, 2006 2:30 PM
It is a moment that has happened only a few times before at the Centre for the Arts. The audience has been seated, the lights fade to black and the sound of male voices is heard in the distance. There’s a collective gasp as Men of the Deeps, clad in coveralls and hard hats with lanterns, emerge from the darkness of the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre’s ground floor stage entrance. It’s as though they are emerging from the coal mines of Cape Breton, sending shivers up the spine of everyone in the theatre. This is the experience that awaits you this evening!
The Men of the Deeps is a choir of working and retired coal miners from Cape Breton Island. Organized in 1966 as part of the island’s contribution to Canada’s Centennial Year, the group’s inception was an effort by the people of Cape Breton to preserve in song some of the rich folklore of the island’s coal mining communities.