2016•2017 Season - Revelstoke Arts Council
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2016•2017 Season - Revelstoke Arts Council
2016•2017 Season Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre 1007 Vernon Avenue www.revelstokeartscouncil.com SEASON AT A GLANCE ARRIVAL ABBA Tribute Band Saturday October 1, 2016 7:30pm The Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show Tuesday October 11, 2016 7:30pm Johnny P. Johnson Music - Folk Roots Saturday October 29, 2016 7:30pm Great Lake Swimmers Music - Indie Folk Saturday November 5, 2016 7:30pm The Revelstoke Project Special Commission Thurs/Fri, Nov 24/25, 2016 7:30pm $35/$10* Pg. 4 $25 Pg. 6 $15 Pg. 7 The Nutcracker Ballet Victoria Monday December 19, 2016 7:30pm Canadian Guitar Quartet Music - Classical Thursday February 2, 2017 7:30pm The Travelling Mabels Music - Folk Country Thursday February 23, 2017 7:30pm Charlotte Diamond $35/$15 Pg.12 FAMILY SERIES Saturday October 1, 2016 2pm $10/$5* Pg.3 Bumbershoot Thetre Saturday November 12, 2016 3pm $10/$5* Pg.9 Junie B. Jones Munsch Upon A Time Project X Theatre Saturday May 6, 2017 3pm $10/$5* MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS $15 Pg.17 The best multicultural films from the Toronto International Film Festival on the last Wednesday of every month. Pg. 26 $20 Pg.18 Glory Shay Kuebler Radical System Art Pay what you think Thursday March 30, 2017 7:30pm Pg.22 $15 Pg.23 FILM SERIES Tickets 3 Film Pass 6 Film Pass $8 $20 $30 PARTNER EVENTS Revelstoke Theatre Company presents Caught in The Net by Ray Cooney Pg.15 Flying Arrow Productions Pg.27 Local Food Initiative presents The Incredible Edible Film Festival 1 Pg.24 $25/$10* Pg.14 Musical inspired by Johnny Cash $35 Wednesday March 15, 2017 7:30pm Pg.20 Ivan Coyote Friday April 21, 2017 7:30pm Winter Nights Package $69 5 $31 (SEASON AT A GLANCE shows from Jan. to April) By donation Pg.10 Ring of Fire Kraft Singles for Everyone Holiday Package $49 3 $26 (Foothills Brass, Ken Lavigne, and The Nutcracker) RE/MAX REVELSTOKE With the Revelstoke Community Band $15 Saturday December 3, 2016 7:30pm Pg.11 Christmas RoadShow 2016 Friday December 11, 2016 7:30pm SEE MORE SHOWS AND SAVE MONEY ... PACKAGE ** PRICE SHOWS SAVINGS Super Package $199 13 $76 (All SEASON AT A GLANCE shows) $25 Pg. 8 Foothills Brass Quintet Ken Lavigne SHOW PACKAGES Bar service available, we invite you to arrive early and enjoy a beverage before the show and during our intermission. Pg.28 Programming Subject to Change * Children 12 and under ** Packages entitle you to one adult ticket for each of the shows listed. 2 CHARLOTTE DIAMOND C harlotte Diamond is returning to Revelstoke on Saturday, October 1st, for a special family concert. She will have new songs for her fans from her new recording. However, the audience will still hear their favourite songs such as Four Hugs a Day, I am a Pizza (Je suis une pizza), and Octopus (Slippery Fish). Charlotte will be accompanied by her son Matt on electric guitar. ‘The music Charlotte sings and writes reflects who she is: creative, fun-loving and an optimist who believes that people working together can create a better world.’ -San Jose Mercury News www.charlottediamond.com Saturday Oct 1, 2016 7:30pm ARRIVAL ABBA Tribute Band A RRIVAL, the Official ABBA Tribute Band, is an authenticsounding, seven-piece tribute to Abba. They perform in full costumes, similar to the actual styles worn by the original Abba. MUSIC - POP TRIBUTEE RE/MAX REVELSTOKE FAMILY SERIES Saturday Oct 1, 2016 2pm The band of professional musicians from Vancouver has played many shows over the last few years in casinos, theatres and corporate events, all around the world. You will be amazed at how closely Arrival-Canada’s tribute to ABBA resembles the original in look and sound. Prepare to go back in time, so you can experience this music all over again! www.tributetoabba.com Ages Recommendation: 1+ and their families Run Time: Aprox 60 mins 3 Tickets $10 / Kids $5 Adults $30 / Kids $10 Included in Super Package 4 MUSIC - ALTERNATIVE Tuesday Oct 11, 2016 7:30pm THE FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELLING STEAM SHOW A 5 5 with special guest Tif Ginn dding a touch of theatrics to every show, Eaglesmith dubbed his band The Traveling Steam Show and they began performing in steampunk-ish outfits a few years ago when he released his Latininfluenced rock album Cha Cha Cha. “It harkens back to the ’60s and ’70s variety shows that were on TV,” Eaglesmith told the Albuquerque Journal. “It’s a show. It’s a lot more than a concert. I like to pay attention to what’s cutting edge and bring that into the live show.” Tambourine, Fred Eaglesmith’s 20th album reaffirms his rock ‘n’ roll odyssey and is some of his most comprehensive work yet. The band’s musical cohesion shows how tried and true his Travelling Steam Show really is and the level of production and engineering brings it all together to set a new bar of originality and creativity. www.fredeaglesmith.com Tickets $25 Included in Super Package 6 MUSIC - FOLK ROOTS GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS Opening Act Megan Bonnell J Tickets $15 Included in Super Package MUSIC - INDIE FOLK JOHNNY P. JOHNSON ohnny P. Johnson is a singer songwriter and organic farmer from Shoreacres, in the West Kootenays. He has a long and rich musical past including playing in two West Kootenay based bands - The Nerv and The Midnight Harvesters. In 2006 Johnny Johnson released his first solo folk, roots, Canadiana based album inspired by growing up in Saskatchewan. Prairie Roots Grow Deep was nominated for album of the year by the BC Country Music Association. Come out to this concert and you can hear some tunes from Johnny P. Johnson’s new album. This is local talent at its best! 7 Saturday Nov 5, 2016 7:30pm Saturday Oct 29, 2016 7:30pm F eaturing a blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals, Great Lake Swimmers are an indie folk group led by songwriter/vocalist Tony Dekker. The band is currently promoting their sixth album, A Forest of Arms. With their surging rhythm section, razor sharp violin, and flourishing banjo and guitars, Tony Dekker and his band mates have created some of their most dynamic songs to date. ‘Great Lake Swimmers have made a transition over the past decade from fiercely loved but little known indie darlings to critically acclaimed national treasure. They have become an integral part of the Canadian musical landscape.’ - Barbara Bruederlin www.greatlakeswimmers.com Tickets $25 Included in Super Package 8 Thurs/Fri Nov 24/25, 2016 7:30pm S I E F eaturing a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your heart just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. www.bumbershoottheatre.com Ages Recommendation: 4+ and their families Run Time: Aprox 60 mins 9 ? … K O T LS E V E Adults $10 / Kids $5 Included in Super Package R THE REVELSTOKE PROJECT RE/MAX REVELSTOKE FAMILY SERIES Saturday Nov 12, 2016 3pm F rom the hill to the mill, from the ski to the sled, from the 4×4 to the MTB and everything in between. Lucas Myers will be using his talent for storytelling and observational humour to celebrate the many facets that make up the world of Revelstoke, in a new work commissioned by the Revelstoke Arts Council. During the making of this show, Lucas visited Revelstoke repeatedly, met hundreds of locals, collecting quirky and original stories, and delved into what it is that makes Revelstoke unique. The Revelstoke Project is a brand new theatre work uniquely Revelstoke full of original songs and music, to be premiered at The Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, don’t miss out, buy your tickets today! www.revelstokeartscouncil.com/ the-revelstoke-project/ Tickets by donation 10 Sunday Dec 11, 2016 7:30pm Opening Act Revelstoke Community Band C elebrating 35 years of entertaining audiences, the Foothills Brass Quintet leave their stamp everywhere they go. Whether dazzling youngsters with high energy and interactive programs, or enlightening adults to the incredible versatility of the brass quintet, Foothills Brass delivers SERIOUS FUN! Brass and Serious Fun at Christmas are unbeatable. This show will include a wide variety of seasonal favourites, classical hits, sing-alongs, and humourous antics. They’ll bring the house down with their unique version of Sleigh Ride! www.foothillsbrass.ca I n the Ken Lavigne Christmas RoadShow 2016, Ken takes a loving look back to the great radio shows of old. You will be transported with this nostalgic and enchanting musical tour through the 1940s and the golden age of radio with Ken’s Band and special guest Alison MacDonald. Audiences will enjoy traditional and modern Christmas tunes like What Child Is This, Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Christmas in Killarney and so many more favourites from Bing Crosby to Andrea Bocelli! Let Ken’s lyric tenor voice and hilarious stories fill you with the joy and spirit of the holiday season! MUSIC - TENOR CLASSICS MUSIC - MIXED REPERTOIRE Saturday Dec 3, 2016 7:30pm Ken Lavigne has charmed his way into the hearts of concert goers across North America with his exciting blend of classical tenor sound and modern style. A founding member of The Canadian Tenors and co-founder of the successful tenor trio ROMANZA, he has been touring and recording solo since 2008. Since performing at Carnegie Hall, Lavigne has worked extensively with famed LA producer David Foster and toured across North America. www.kenlavigne.com 11 Tickets $15 Included in Super Package Tickets $35 / Kids $15 Included in Super and Holiday Package 12 DANCE - BALLETT Monday December 19, 2016 7:30pm M ake The Nutcracker part of your family’s holiday celebration this December. Ballet Victoria will whisk you away to a fantasyland where nothing exists except you, the music and the wonder-filled story. The story starts with a traditional family Christmas Eve party where a gift from an uncle unleashes a whirlwind of unexpected vignettes and surprises. The Nutcracker delivers everything you expect from a Ballet Victoria performance: beautifully executed dance, brilliant costumes, complex choreography and a bit of humour. “We’ve changed things up and had a bit of fun bringing the well-loved tale of The Nutcracker into this century,” explains Paul Destrooper, Ballet Victoria’s Artistic Director, “We poke a bit of fun… with humorous surprises that will excite the whole family!” 13 Adults $25 / Kids $10 Included in Super and Holiday Packages www.balletvictoria.ca Run Time: Two 40+ minute acts with a 20 minute intermission 14 THEATRE Thurs-Sat Jan 12-14, 19-21, 2017 7pm REVELSTOKE THEATRE COMPANY presents I f you think your life is complicated, wait until you meet John Smith, a taxi driver who keeps two separate families in different parts of London! When his teen-aged children – a girl from one family and a boy from the other – accidentally meet on the Internet and plan to see each other in person, John’s already complicated life becomes absolutely crazy. Can he manage to keep his double life a secret from the kids and his two wives? And how to keep the kids away from each other? This fast-moving comedy by Britain’s acclaimed “Master of Farce,” Ray Cooney, was nominated for the Olivier and Evening Standard awards for Best New Comedy. 15 Adults $15 / Students and Seniors $12 Family Pass $45 (2 Adults and 2 kids) RTC or TBC Members $2 Discount “Classic farce requires perfect timing, razor precise pace and some very wellfunctioning doors!” - Martin Ralph, Director “Brilliant! The best new play of the year.” – Daily Mail Tickets: Revelstoke Credit Union Online at revelstoketheatrecompany.org REVELSTOKE THEATRE COMPANY Revelstoke Theatre Company has been entertaining audiences for nearly 40 years with hundreds of productions from many styles and themes, including one-act shorts, dramas, comedies, improv, full scale musicals and more. To get involved contact info@revelstoketheatrecompany.org 16 Thursday Feb 23, 2017 7:30pm THE TRAVELLING MABELS T he Canadian Guitar Quartet has toured throughout the Americas and Europe, going from one standing ovation to the next, establishing a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. Performances with orchestras all over Canada and three critically acclaimed recordings are also part of the quartet’s impressive resume. Les Scènes de Quartiers, the group’s second CD, was awarded Le Prix Trille Or for instrumental album of the year in 2005. Original guitar quartet music combined with arrangements of great classical masterpieces make a CGQ concert an unforgettable experience! www.canadianguitarquartet.com ‘…fantastic, spirited playing and sheer inventiveness…’ - Julia Crowe, Classical Guitar Magazine, England 17 Tickets $15 Included in Super & Winter Nights Packages T he Travelling Mabels are a folk country female trio of singersongwriters, performing songs with intelligent, humorous lyrics, melodic harmonies and their energetic brand of country roots. Collectively, their songs bring a wealth of life experience to the stage. The beauty of the Mabels is that they represent three generations of women who together form a combined harmony blend. This has opened the door to a dynamic energy both musically and in the rapport with the audiences that most wouldn’t experience every day. MUSIC - FOLK COUNTRY MUSIC - CLASSICAL Thursday Feb 3, 2017 7:30pm www.thetravellingmabels.com ‘It is very obvious that these three ladies have star power individually and as a whole. I truly believe there is no audience that the Travelling Mabels couldn’t impress.’ - Jen Kuhlwein, Afternoon Host on Mountain Radio Tickets $20 Included in Super & Winter Nights Packages 18 THEATRE - MUSICAL Wednesday March 15, 2017 7:30pm W estern Canada Theatre and Chemainus Theatre Festival are proud to coproduce the ultimate tribute to the iconic Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire. This adaption from the Broadway show tells the story of finding love, success, faith and redemption. Performed by a multitalented cast, this production includes all of Cash’s classic hits, including “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune. A powerful tribute to the Man in Black, an endlessly entertaining journey that will leave you cheering for more! ‘This is a crowd pleaser that quickly got the…audience clapping and cheering.’ – Chicago Critic www.wctlive.ca Created by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. Conceived by WILLIAM MEADE Tickets $35 19 Included in Super & Winter Nights Packages 20 DANCE - CONTEMPORARY Thursday March 30, 2017 7:30pm Shay Kuebler Radical System Art GLORY A company of 6 bold and dynamic performers create a physical essay around numerous themes of glorification. Creating rich and dark imagery through visceral and impactful choreography, Glory pushes the audience to question the purpose and reasoning of violent material in society. WORKSHOP Offering a mixture of technique and repertoire in the class, suitable for ages 13+. Tuesday March 28, 7:30pm-8:30pm OPEN REHEARSALS Tuesday March 28, 5-6pm Wednesday March 29, 5-6pm www.shaykuebler.com ‘… athletic mix of martial-arts and street-tinged contemporary dance…’ - Georgia Straight Tickets: Pay what you think the show is worth 21 Included in Super & Winter Nights Packages 22 KRAFT SINGLES FOR EVERYONE Ivan Coyote & Jon Wood K raft Singles for Everyone is a heart-felt and heartbreaking performance that opens with the death of a beloved matriarch and touches on such subjects as being an ‘ex-Catholic’ queer and the dynamics of ‘small-town’ big families, and leaves us all asking ourselves what we truly inherit from the blood that runs in our veins. Grappling with the complex and intensely personal issues of gender identity as well as topics such as family, class, and social justice, Ivan Coyote is an audience favourite from Anchorage to Amsterdam. With a generous heart, a quick wit, and the nuanced and finely-honed timing of a gifted raconteur, Ivan’s stories remind of us of our own fallible and imperfect humanity while at the same time inspiring us to change the world. ‘Coyote is to Canadian literature what kd lang is to country music: a beautifully odd fixture.’ www.Ivanecoyote.com 23 Saturday May 6, 2017 3pm G et ready for fairy tales and time travel when Robert Munsch stories come to life on stage with the help of Professor Pim’s Time Machine! You’ll be beamed back into the past and forward into the future with lots of high-octane energy and loads of laughs. Experience three classic stories from Canada’s most beloved children’s author—The Paper Bag Princess, The Fire Station and David’s Father—plus two new favorites—Give Me Back My Dad! and It’s My Room!—all presented with larger-than-life, family-friendly fun for both the young and the young at heart. www.projectxtheatre.ca Ages Recommendation: 2+ and their families Run Time: Aprox 55 mins RE/MAX REVELSTOKE FAMILY SERIES STORYTELLING & MUSIC Friday April 21, 2017 7:30pm - Ottawa Xpress Tickets $15 Included in Super and Winter Nights Packages Adults $10 Kids $5 24 MOVIES MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS Revelstoke Multicultural Society & Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre PRESENT Wednesday September 28, 2016 7:30pm Sing Street Director: John Carney Country: Ireland Language: English Rating: 14A MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS The best multicultural films from the Toronto International Film Festival on the fourth Wednesday of every month. boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his A strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes. Wednesday October 26, 2016 7:30pm Sonita Director: R.Maghami Country: Iran/Germany/Swiss Languages: English, Farsi Rating: PG Wednesday November 23, 2016 7:30pm Meru Director: J.Chin/E.Vasarhelyi Country: India/USA Language: English Rating: 14A Wednesday January 25, 2017 7:30pm Umrika Director: Prashant Nair Country: India Language: Hindi Rating: PG fter her family attempts to sell her into marriage, a A young Afghan refugee in Iran channels her frustrations and seizes her destiny through music. Grabbing the mic, she spits fiery rhymes in the face of oppressive traditions. fter suffering dramatic set backs in their lives, A three close friends, who are among the world’s best professional climbers, battle their complicated pasts, inner demons and nature’s harshest elements in an attempt to climb the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru. et in the mid-1980s, and provided color and contrast Sanchored through global events and cultural phenomena, Umrika, by Life of Pi star Suraj Sharma in his Bollywood debut, creates a touching portrait of one young man’s march toward his own destiny. Wednesday February 22, 2017 7:30pm The Dark Horse Director: James N. Robertson Country: New Zealand Language: English Rating: PG Wednesday March 22, 2017 7:30pm Dheepa Director: Jacques Audiard Country: France Language: Eng./Tamil/French Rating:14A Saturday April 29, 2017 7:30pm * C.R.A.Z.Y. Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Country: Canada Language French Rating: 14A * Free Bonus Screening part of TIFF Film Circuit’s Sesquicentennial celebrations www.tiff.net 25 former speed-chess champion struggling with bipolar A disorder (Cliff Curtis) takes over as coach of a chess team for at-risk youth, in the inspirational true story of New Zealand chess legend Genesis Potini. inner of the Palme d’Or at last year’s Cannes, this W powerful drama from director Jacques Audiard (A Prophet, Rust & Bone) follows a former Tamil Tiger soldier as he flees from the aftermath of the Sri Lankan civil war to begin a new life in a Parisian suburb. Vallée’s international breakthrough is a stillJgayean-Marc startling and intensely moving depiction of a young man’s difficulties in coming out to his family and friends in late-1970s Quebec. Films $8 3 Film Pass $20 6 Film Pass $30 26 COMMUNITY THEATRE Launches September 2016 PRESENTS Finding Home T his fall, Flying Arrow Productions will launch a community theatre project. The project will begin with theatre workshops across the Revelstoke community to explore the themes of the refugee crisis, immigration, resettlement and how a community welcomes newcomers. By sharing stories and reflecting on our past we will build a theatre performance to share with the wider community. This project will begin in September 2016, with a public community performance in the spring of 2017. All community members of all ages, abilities and interests are welcome to participate for all or part of this free project. No skills are necessary! Remember theatre requires more than just actors – we will need all skills from the entire community to create this work of art. Other Events in 2016 / 2017 Youth Theatre Mentoring Project Seniors Reminiscence Theatre Project Drama Camps and Classes for children and youth For more information or to get involved go to our website at www.flyingarrowproductions.ca 27 in partnership with or call Anita on 837-1475 or email at flyingarrowproductions@gmail.com THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE FILM FESTIVAL Dirt! The Movie Wednesday Feb 1, 2017 7:30pm DIRT! The Movie –narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis– brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. Polyfaces’ is a joyful film about connecting to Thursday Mar 2, 2017 the land and the 7:30pm community. Produced over 4 years it follows the Salatin’s, a 4th generation farming family who do ‘everything different to everyone else’as they produce food in a way that works with nature, not against it. Seeds of Time Monday Apr 3, 2016 7:30pm A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to save the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds. LFI Member - $8 or 3 for $20 Non-Member - $12 or 3 for $30 www.revelstokelocalfood.com 28 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS T he Revelstoke Arts Council is very proud to present another great line up fabulous shows at the Performing Arts Centre. This will be our 5th season programming this wonderful space my how time flies! We hope you will enjoy the great mix of shows we are offering this season …. music, theatre, comedy, dance and a few shows especially for the kids that will provide lots of opportunities to have rich experiences and to make wonderful memories. We work hard to bring you the best quality performances for the best ticket price – make sure you check out the special package options. We couldn’t make all of this happen without the support of our funders and sponsors who are listed on the back of the brochure. This year a few local businesses have chosen to sponsor specific shows. We are grateful! We are very happy to partner with the Revelstoke Theatre Company, Flying Arrow Productions, Revelstoke Multicultural Society and the Local Food Initiative as they add their events to our season. This helps to make the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre truly a community space – your space where amazing things happen! See you at the Centre! Carol Palladino Chair 29 BECOME A MEMBER T he Revelstoke Arts Council has a long history of presenting and supporting a wide range of cultural events and organizations in our lovely community. As we move into another fall and winter season of wonderful performances we invite you to be a part of making it all happen. Become a member of the Revelstoke Arts Council for just $10. Go to our website revelstokeartscouncil.com to sign up today. Investing in the Revelstoke Arts Council gives you the pleasure of knowing you have returned something wonderful and positive to our community! RENT THE CENTRE Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre is a 275 seat proscenium arch theatre with comfortable continental seating and top quality acoustics. The facility also includes HD projection facilities and a huge 24’ screen. Interested in holding your event at Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre? For reasonable rates and great service contact the Theatre Manager at revelstoketheatre@ gmail.com or 250 814 7386. VOLUNTEER TO USHER Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre is currently seeking dedicated volunteers to join our front of house team. Applicants must be aged 14 or over and have an interest in the performing arts. If you wish to be considered for a volunteer usher position please contact Miriam Manley at revelstoketheatre@gmail.com or 250 814 7386. 30 ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT LOCATION Find us at 1007 Vernon Avenue, the entrance is the shared community entrance to the Revelstoke Secondary School opposite the Forum parking lot. BOX OFFICE Buy tickets online at: www.revelstokeartscouncil.bigcartel.com Or purchase your tickets in Downtown Revelstoke at: Visitor Information Centre 301 Victoria Rd, Revelstoke ArtFirst! #1 113 First Street West, Revelstoke THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Revelstoke Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Province of British Columbia’s Resort Municipality Funding Program. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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