Highlights of the 2016 - 2017 Season
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Highlights of the 2016 - 2017 Season
Highlights of the 2016 - 2017 Season a new experience every time Calendar of Events 2016 September 7 Milton Film Forum Page 48 10 Toronto Mass Choir: 9 Milton Praise Night 17 Milton District 41 Hospital Foundation: Bella Electric Strings 24 Springtime 14 Professional Entertainment: Beatlemania Revisited 30 Bounty Enterprises: 16 Night Fever October Page 1 Paquette Productions: Legends on Tour 1 - 2 Culture Days 5 Milton Film Forum 12 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 15 Bill Culp Productions: Buddy Holly - Rockin’ Dance Party 16 Celebrating Stories 22 Waterstreet Blues Band 26 Iceland 28 The Nylons 29 Brent Butt 30 Medicine Bear 15 42 48 46 November 2 4 4 - 6, 10 - 12 5 6 18 9 43 21 32 28 35 4 12 18 19 25 26 - 27 30 Steven Page 2 Medicine Bear Page Milton Film Forum Wingfield’s Inferno Milton Players: The Melville Boys Mudmen Bill Culp Productions: Roy Orbison Shades of Yesterday Laurier Milton Lecture Series Classic Albums Live: The Last Waltz Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot Steven Page Ian Thomas - A Life in Song The Dance Class: The Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular Milton Public Library: Margaret Atwood 48 34 30 25 19 46 22 20 26 44 40 45 December Page 2 - 4 BrightSide Players Inc: Beauty and the Beast 3 Milton Choristers: A Fireside Christmas 4 Brown Bear, A Moon & A Caterpillar 7 Milton Film Forum 9 Great Lake Swimmers 10 Milton Concert Band: The Bells of Christmas 11 TVB Productions: Wonderful World of Christmas Graceland Edition 14 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 17 Milton Philharmonic Orchestra: Winterlude III 18 Toronto All-Star Big Band: A Swingin’ Christmas 8 8 5 48 24 10 17 46 12 11 Calendar of Events 2017 January Page 4 Milton Film Forum 11 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 14 Gala Celebration for Mayor Gord Krantz 21 Optimist Club of Milton: Talent Show 27 - 29 Milton Film Festival Gala Celebration for Mayor Gord Krantz 48 46 27 47 49 February Page 3 - 5, Milton Players: 9 - 11 The Reluctant Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes 8 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 11 Bill Culp Productions: Billy Joel - The Piano Men 18 Classic Albums Live: Ziggy Stardust 18 Milton Concert Band: Music Through the Decades 21 Infinity 23 Shaun Majumder 24 Viva España Johannes Linstead 30 46 20 23 10 33 36 38 March Page 1 Milton Film Forum 8 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 10 Menopause: The Musical 17 Outerbridge: Clockwork Mysteries 31 Johannes Linstead April 48 46 29 6 13 Page 5 Milton Film Forum 6 Just for Laughs Road Show 12 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 22 Milton Concert Band: A Touch of Music Magic 23 Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre Visit our website for additional shows as they are added! 48 37 46 May Page 5 - 7, Milton Players: 11 - 13 Gibson & Sons 6 Milton Philharmonic Orchestra: The Voices of Milton 10 Laurier Milton Lecture Series 13 TVB Productions: Madison Square Garden Live - The Fans Experience 25 - 28 Milton Youth Theatre Productions: Dear Edwina Junior 30 12 46 17 7 10 39 Menopause: The Musical 3 Family Medicine Bear Recommended for ages 4+ Sunday, October 30, 2016, 3:00 pm Visit our website for information about a free family movement workshop led by performers from Medicine Bear. Mattamy Theatre Pay What You Can (Voluntary donation in support of the Milton Centre for the Arts Dance Moves Milton program) Reserve your tickets in advance online or at the Chudleigh’s Box Office. Through whimsical music, dance and storytelling, Medicine Bear weaves traditional Iroquoian stories into one magical narrative. This playful and thought-provoking performance teaches the virtues of compassion, thankfulness and respect for nature in a way that is entertaining for audiences of all ages. www.kahawidance.org *Babes in arms are permitted at this show with their own ticket, regardless of age. 4 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Family Brown Bear, A Moon & A Caterpillar Treasured Stories by Eric Carle Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Sunday, December 4, 2016, 3:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $15 | Child*/Student/Senior: $12 | eyeGO: $5 Eric Carle’s beloved children’s books are brought to life on stage using black light and bright, colourful puppetry. The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins a whimsical menagerie from the pages of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? which is followed by the heartwarming father-daughter tale of Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. www.mermaidtheatre.ca *Babes in arms are permitted at this show with their own ticket, regardless of age. Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts StageFly Accessibility App Page 51 5 Family Special March Break Performance! Outerbridge: Clockwork Mysteries “Grand Masters of Illusion” Friday, March 17, 2017, 1:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $29 | Student/Senior: $27 Child: $15* | eyeGO: $5 Back by popular demand, this exciting largescale magic show has been recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic of its kind. Clockwork Mysteries will take audiences on a fascinating journey through time, capturing curiosity and imagination from the first breathtaking illusion to the spectacular finale. www.tedouterbridge.com *Babes in arms are permitted at this show with their own ticket, regardless of age. 6 “The most successful magicians in Canada!” Montreal Gazette Ask us about our children’s magic workshop led by Ted Outerbridge during March Break 2017 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Family Presented by Milton Youth Theatre Productions 7 Family Concerts presents A Fireside Christmas A potpourri of choral music to make your season warm and spicy! spectacularnwt.com Sheena Nykolaiszyn, Ar�s�c Director Susan Edmonds, Accompanist Saturday, December 3, 2016 Ma�amy Theatre, 7:30 pm Adult: $25 eyeGO & Child: $5 Special Guest: Milton’s own Dave Hadeld Dave’s music originates in his explora�ons of NE Manitoba and NW Ontario. His songs are deeply rooted in the land, telling stories of people past and present – some comical, and some deeply‐ felt celebra�ons of wilderness. Dave wrote and co‐wrote many of the songs recorded by his brother Chris while in orbit. www.hadeld.ca www.miltonchoristers.com 8 Presented by Brightside Players Inc. Presented by Milton Choristers Concerts Ticket: $18 | eyeGO: $5 Presented by Grace Expression House 9 Concerts 10 Presented by Milton Concert Band Concerts Sunday, December 18, 2016 2:00pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $30 | eyeGO: $5 Much more than a Christmas concert! The Toronto All-Star Big Band along with the fabulous vocal group TABB 5 recreate note for note seasonal as well as all time favourites from the "Golden Age of Swing". A festive holiday revue that will bring back memories and make new ones. Presented by Milton Philharmonic Orchestra 11 Concerts 12 Presented by the Toronto All-Star Big Band Music Johannes Linstead - Guitar of Fire! Friday, March 31, 2017, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 | eyeGO: $5 Named Guitarist of the Year, and winner of seven Best Album awards, Johannes Linstead and his talented band will have audiences dancing in their seats to an unforgettable fiesta of Afro-Cuban percussion, soulful accordion, grooving bass, and Spanish guitar magic. www.johanneslinstead.com Recognized as one of the bestselling guitarists in international and world music Manager’s Pick! See page 50. Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts 13 Musical Tribute Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Tickets: $45 eyeGo: $5 A unique Canadian-based musical and theatrical International touring concert featuring talented European and North American members recreating the look, sound and excitement of the Fab Four's live performances. Beginning with the Ed Sullivan TV show and continuing with many costume changes including Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road eras. Period guitars, replicas of those played by John, Paul and George, add to the authenticity of this finely tuned show for the young at heart! BEATLEMANIA REVISITED is an audience interactive production that will have everyone singing, dancing and clapping along throughout this 'FAB'ulous concert. STARRING Ian Garcia as SIR PAUL, Colum Henry as JOHN, Jeremy Wright as GEORGE, Mark Matthews as RINGO and John Brocksom as Billy Preston 14 Presented by: Springtime Professional Entertainment Presented by Springtime Professional Entertainment Musical Tribute Saturday, October 1, 2016 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Tickets: $47 (eyeGO: $5) The ockin' R Royals B A N D The TTeees www.paquetteproductions.com Presented by Paquette Productions 15 Musical Tribute Friday, September 30, 2016, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Ticket: $40 | eyeGO: $5 Stage West “Fantastic show” Globe & Mail “Amazing” www.tributebands.com 16 Presented by Bounty Enterprises Musical Tribute Presented by TVB Productions 17 Musical Tribute Bill Culp Productions Presents ONE NIGHT ONLY ! BUDDY HOLLY ROckIN’ DaNcE PaRTY FEATURing THE iNCREDiBlE jEFF gilEs sTAR OF "THE Buddy Holly story" “The SeXieST BUddy hOLLy eVeR!” - hAmiLTOn SPeCTATOR with SATURdAy OCTOBeR 15th - 8Pm 18 TiCkeTS $39 eyeGO $5 "Put on your dancin' shoes!" mATTAmy TheATRe Presented by Bill Culp Productions Musical Tribute Bill Culp Productions Presents SPECIAL MATINEE SHOW ! roY orBison SHADES OF YESTERDAY Starring the Incredible Bernie Jessome with Hear all tHe Hits! “Crying” “only the lonely” “Pretty Woman” “running scared” and more! “THE LOOK AND VOICE OF ROY ORBISON IN CONCERT!” Sunday novemBer 6th - 3Pm Presented by Bill Culp Productions tiCketS $39 eyeGo $5 mattamy theatre 19 Musical Tribute Bill Culp Productions Presents BILLY JOEL “thE PIanO MEn” FEATURing THE INCREDIBLE BILLY JOEL starring the Amazing Bruce tournay 20 sAtUrDAy FeBrUAry 11 8:00 P.M. MAttAMy theAtre with tiCkets $39 JErrY LEE LEwIs ELtOn JOhn eyeGo $5 Presented by Bill Culp Productions Presented by The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band Music Waterstreet Blues Band Rob Deyman, Silvia Dee and Paul Sapounzi Saturday, October 22, 2016, 8:00 pm MinMaxx Hall Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25 | eyeGO: $5 At the heart of Waterstreet are three good friends who have been playing original and cover tunes by their favourite artists for 20 years. Their style encompasses a variety of musical genres, including blues, swing, zydeco, as well as rockin’ some Texas, Chicago, modern, and funky blues. Join the party at this fun-filled, high energy performance with this talented band who has shared the stage with musical greats Randy Bachman, Powder Blues Band, Mel Brown and the Homewreckers, Jeff Healey, and many more. www.waterstreetband.com Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts 21 Classic Albums Live Classic Albums Live The Last Waltz Saturday, November 12, 2016 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $52 | Student/Senior: $48 eyeGO: $5 Take a trip back to 1976 to experience the farewell performance of CanadianAmerican rock group The Band, recreated live on stage. Celebrated as one of the greatest rock concerts ever performed, The Last Waltz features more than a dozen special guests, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison and Eric Clapton. www.classicalbumslive.com 22 presents “No cheesy costumes, no bad impersonations!” CBC THE BAND THE LAST WALTZ Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Classic Albums Live Classic Albums Live PRESENTS The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $52 | Student/Senior: $48 | eyeGO: $5 Originally released in 1972 and celebrated as one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Ziggy Stardust was Bowie’s most influential The greatest and controversial work. Experience classic rock albums a not-to-be-missed live performance ever made, of this groundbreaking album, performed live on recreated cut for cut, with songs like stage - note for Starman and Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide. note, cut for cut. www.classicalbumslive.com Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts DAVID BOWIE THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS 23 Music Great Lake Swimmers Friday, December 9, 2016, 8:00 pm MinMaxx Hall Adult: $30 | Student/Senior: $28 eyeGO: $5 Known for their dynamic sound, this Toronto-based folk-rock band pushes the boundaries of conventional music while incorporating melodies of the violin and banjo. Experience an intimate live performance, featuring music from “[Great Lake their sixth studio album A Forest Swimmers] has of Arms, exploring the natural consistently put forth world and the close personal ties great music since their that bind us together. www.greatlakeswimmers.com 24 first release nearly a decade ago, and they show no signs of slowing down.” Northern Transmissions Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Music Mudmen Saturday, November 5, 2016 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25 eyeGO: $5 This high-energy, Canadian Celtic rock band brings the party as soon as they hit the stage, with a rocking blend of bagpipes and punk influences. Mudmen have performed over 2,000 shows, with eight studio albums, a legion of fans from young and old, and a love of music as strong as their off-stage friendship. www.mudmen.ca “The Mudmen…we love ‘em.” Ron McLean Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts 25 Music Steven Page Former lead singer of The Barenaked Ladies Saturday, November 19, 2016 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $35 | Student/Senior: $33 eyeGO: $5 Experience an unforgettable performance of new songs and fan-favourites by one of the most recognizable and prolific voices in popular music today. This awardwinning Canadian singer-songwriter has received critical acclaim as a solo artist, following 20 years of success as one of the founding members of The Barenaked Ladies. www.stevenpage.com Presented by the Milton Centre for the Arts 26 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Gala Gala Celebration for Mayor Gord Krantz Honouring the Longest-serving Mayor in Canada Saturday, January 14, 2017 Enjoy a spectacular gourmet dinner, followed by a performance by acclaimed Canadian Tenor John McDermott, in benefit of the Milton Centre for the Arts. Gala Dinner and Show: $150 Table of 8: $1,000 Show Only (includes Sweets by La Rose Bakery): $60 Black tie optional. John McDermott Juno-nominated, triple-platinum Canadian Tenor Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Note: Tickets are not eligible for the Pick 3/Pick 4 Program. 27 27 Music The Nylons Farewell Tour Friday, October 28, 2016 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25 eyeGO: $5 After more than 35 years circling the globe, the curtain is coming down on the touring chapter of The Nylons’ illustrious and legendary career. This iconic Canadian a cappella pop and jazz group, with their dazzling harmonies, will say goodbye to dedicated fans who have supported them over the years, with a selection of their best-loved, chart-topping hits. www.thenylons.com 28 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Musical Theatre Menopause: The Musical The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change Friday, March 10, 2017, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46 | eyeGO: $5 This hilarious musical parody features hits from ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and will have audiences dancing in the aisles. Set in a department store, four women with seemingly nothing in common find they are more alike than ever imagined. The cast pokes fun at the woes of hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, and chocolate binges, while a sisterhood is created between the women. www.menopausethemusical.com Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts StageFly Accessibility App Page 51 “It’s impossible not to laugh!” The New York Times 29 Theatre 2016 - 2017 The Milton Players Theatre Group SUBSCRIPTION SERIES presented in MinMaxx Hall Come celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with an all Canadian comedy lineup. 30 Presented by The Milton Players Theatre Group Theatre The Milton Players Theatre Group Get the whole story SAVE miltonplayers.com Membership We are always looking for new people to join our enthusiastic and lovely theatre group. No experience necessary! To get involved, contact [email protected] Presented by The Milton Players Theatre Group $9 When you purchase a 3 show subscription. 3 show subscription - $78 Individual performance - $29 Contributions We are a registered charitable corporation solely funded by revenues from our performances and fundraising efforts. We thank our loyal audience members and local businesses for their continued support. For more information on our donation program, contact [email protected] Donations can also be made on our website. 31 Theatre Ask us about our Dinner and Show Package Iceland Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 8:00 pm MinMaxx Hall Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 | eyeGO: $5 Set against the backdrop of the banking crisis, a confrontation between a real estate agent and a tenant takes an unexpected turn. Premiering as part of the 2012 SummerWorks Theatre Festival, Iceland is the recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Drama. www.theatrewhynot.org StageFly Accessibility App Page 51 “A detailed and cleverly-written script, performed and directed with real verve. This is an Iceland with lots of fire.” The Toronto Star (4/4 Stars) Manager’s Pick! See page 50. 32 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Theatre Infinity Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 8:00 pm MinMaxx Hall Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 eyeGO: $5 Written by: Hannah Moscovitch Sarah-Jean is a mathematician, her father a theoretical physicist and her mother a violinist. Sarah-Jean takes a scientific approach to her emotions in an attempt to discover what might constitute her future. Infinity is infused with theoretical physics, classical music, the seeming impossibility of love, and the idea that what time offers us is more than we realize. www.volcano.ca StageFly Accessibility App Page 51 “Moscovitch…is visceral. And the acting from Braustein, Rutherford and especially McGee is extremely affecting.” The Toronto Star (3.5/4 Stars) Manager’s Pick! See page 50. Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts 33 Theatre Wingfield’s Inferno Ask us about our Dinner and Show Package By: Dan Needles Starring: Rod Beattie Directed by: Douglas Beattie Friday, November 4, 2016, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $42 | Student/Senior: $39 | eyeGO: $5 Back by popular demand, Walt Wingfield returns in the sixth instalment of the popular series of one-man stage plays that has delighted audiences for over 25 years. A devastating fire at the Orange Hall in Larkspur leaves it a smouldering ruin. Walt Wingfield leads the charge to get it rebuilt, but lighting a fire under his fellow committee members proves to be a daunting task. Is it courage they lack, or is the devil in the details? www.wingfieldfarm.ca StageFly Accessibility App Page 51 34 “Pure comic gold.” The Toronto Star Actor: Rod Beattie, Photo credit: Terry Manzo Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Comedy Brent Butt Saturday, October 29, 2016, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46 | eyeGO: $5 This award-winning Canadian comedian will have audiences in hysterics with his sidesplitting stand-up comedy. Brent Butt is best known for creating and starring in the hit TV series Corner Gas, and is one of Canada’s brightest stars, touring nationally and internationally and appearing in major comedy festivals around the world. www.brentbutt.com Award-winning star and creator of Canadian TV series Corner Gas Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts 35 Comedy Shaun Majumder Thursday, February 23, 2017, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46 eyeGO: $5 Laugh all night with Shaun Majumder, one of Canada’s top young stand-ups. This Gemini Award-winning comedian is a cast member of the political satire This Hour Has 22 Minutes with a comedic resumé that includes starring in the Farrelly Brothers Fox comedy Unhitched and a Comedy Central Presents special. www.shaunmajumder.com Star of This Hour Has 22 Minutes 36 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Comedy Just for Laughs Road Show Thursday, April 6, 2017, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $49 | Student/Senior: $46 eyeGO: $5 Just for Laughs is bringing back their funniest alumni to Milton! Don’t miss seeing some of the best stand-up comics from the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy festival with the 14th edition of the Just for Laughs Road Show this spring. www.hahaha.com “A comedy extravaganza…” NOW Magazine Presented by the Milton Centre for the Arts Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts 37 DANCE OVES ILTON M Viva España Ritmo Flamenco and the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra Friday, February 24, 2017, 8:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $27 | Student/Senior: $25 | eyeGO: $5 The sounds and rhythms of Spain have enchanted many great composers. Let their musical impressions warm your soul. Come and feel the passion! Choreographed to music performed live by the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra, Ritmo Flamenco will mesmerize audiences with a beautiful brand of flamenco that refuses to be formulaic. www.ritmoflamenco.net www.miltonphilharmonic.com 38 Music Performed by Milton Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Sabatino Vacca. Manager’s Pick! See page 50. Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts DANCE OVES ILTON M Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre Sunday, April 23, 2017, 3:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Pay What You Can (Voluntary donation in support of the Milton Centre for the Arts Dance Moves Milton program) Reserve your tickets in advance online or at the Chudleigh’s Box Office. Recently acclaimed among Toronto’s top dance companies by The Globe and Mail, Canadian Contemporary Dance Company lights up the stage with a fabulous array of dances that leave audiences breathless. Highlights include choreography by Colin Connor, Artistic Director of New York’s iconic José Limón Dance Company, and by fast-rising Toronto dance-maker, Hanna Kiel. Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts “A national treasure.” The Globe and Mail 39 DANCE OVES ILTON M The Nutcracker: Holiday Spectacular Presented by The Dance Class Saturday, November 26, 2016, 7:00 pm Sunday, November 27, 2016, 2:00 pm Mattamy Theatre Adult: $35 | Child*/Student/Senior: $30 | eyeGO: $5 Celebrate the holiday season with some of Milton’s finest community talent! Program highlights will include a performance honouring Tchaikovsky’s traditional Nutcracker ballet, and a mixed program of holiday favourites brought to life by artists in our vibrant community. Join us for an evening of holiday entertainment, presented by The Dance Class with contributions by local artists and supported by Arts Milton. www.thenutcrackermilton.com 40 *Babes in arms are permitted at this show with their own ticket, regardless of age. Presented The Dance Presented by the Milton by Centre for theClass Arts Gala Presented by Sherry and Milton District Hospital Foundation Note: Tickets are notShannon-Vanstone eligible for the Pick 3/Pick 4 Program. 41 Community Culture Days Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, 2016 Milton Centre for the Arts Free! Celebrate arts and culture with a weekend of fun. Try it, create it, even taste it! Dabble in a variety of arts experiences, including music, theatre, dance, visual arts, culinary adventures, film, photography and much more. Look for interactive activities with local groups and artists! For a full schedule of free events, and to learn about year-round arts and cultural activities in the Milton community, visit: www.artsmilton.com. 42 Free hands-on activities for the whole family Community Celebrating Stories Presented by Milton Public Library 43 Community Artist in Conversation Ian Thomas – a Life in Song With host Cameron Smillie Friday, November 25, 2016, 8:00 pm MinMaxx Hall Adult: $25 | Student/Senior: $23 | eyeGO: $5 Enjoy an up-close and personal evening with Juno Award-winning Canadian musician, Ian Thomas. Experience his career through video, photos, readings, an interview segment, and an audience question and answer period, with a few songs along the way. Ian Thomas is an internationally celebrated singersongwriter, whose career spans 15 albums. His songs have found success worldwide with artists such as Santana, Bette Midler and Ann Murray. Ian founded the internationally acclaimed group The Boomers, and when he isn’t performing his own shows, he records and tours with Lunch At Allen’s. www.ianthomas.ca 44 Manager’s Pick! See page 50. Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Lectures Margaret Atwood Milton Public Library presents internationally acclaimed, award-winning author Margaret Atwood for a discussion of the 2016 One Book, One Milton community read, The Heart Goes Last. Photo: Liam Sharp Copies of the book will be available for sale at a discounted price. Wed Nov 30, 2016, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Mattamy Theatre $25 onebookonemilton.ca Presented by Milton Public Library onebook One Milton 45 Lectures Laurier Milton Lecture Series Continue education outside the classroom! Wilfrid Laurier University is pleased to partner with the Town of Milton and the Milton Public Library to present the eighth season of the Laurier Milton Lecture Series. This popular series provides Laurier faculty with an opportunity to engage in a public dialogue with residents of Milton on a broad array of important topics. Monthly presentations showcase current research and analysis from members of several different faculties and university departments and programs. 7:00 pm • Oct 12 • Nov 9 • Dec 14 • Jan 11 • Feb 8 • Mar 8 • Apr 12 • May 10 Schedule/registration: www.milton.ca 46 Free! Talent Community Show Presented by The Optimist Club of Milton 47 Film Milton Film Forum The Milton Film Forum is a grassroots initiative run by dedicated local volunteers and coordinated in part through the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Film Circuit. The program features monthly screenings of independent, international and Canadian films, presented in an intimate, interactive setting. Enjoy an informal discussion with fellow movie-lovers after the film! 7:30 pm, Mattamy Theatre (with reserved seating) Note: There is no February screening in 2017 • Sep 7 • Jan 4 • Oct 5 • Mar 1 • Nov 2 • Apr 5 • Dec 7 Ticket: $9 | eyeGO: $5 Full-season package (7 films): $49 Mark your calendar and watch for film titles, coming soon! Milton Film F orum 48 Presented by Milton Centre for the Arts Film Presented by Milton Film Festival 49 Discount Opportunities Take 5: Manager’s Pick 5 great shows for $100 Take advantage of this unique mix of programs and experience a unique line-up of awardwinning entertainment, for an outstanding price. 1. Iceland: Oct 26 (Theatre) 2. Ian Thomas – a Life in Song: Nov 25 (Artist in Conversation) 3. Infinity: Feb 21 (Theatre) 4. Viva España: Feb 24 (Dance) 5. Johannes Linstead: Mar 31 (Music) $20 per show! Pick 3/Pick 4 Program Pick any three or four shows to receive a discount on each ticket (must be purchased at the same time, in person or by phone). Group Bookings To learn more about group discount opportunities please contact Janis Young ([email protected], 905-875-5399, ext. 4902). eyeGO to the Arts A limited number of eyeGO tickets are available for each show for full-time high school students. Present your student card to purchase tickets in advance on a first-come, first-served basis and pay only $5. Please bring your student card and ticket when attending the show. Access 2 Entertainment Support persons can present their Access 2 Entertainment card to receive free admission when accompanying a person with a disability paying regular admission to performances and shows. 50 About the Centre StageFly - Accessibility App StageFly provides an accessible live entertainment experience to audience members who are Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing. Look for the StageFly logo on our performance descriptions to see which shows will offer this tool. This app can be downloaded for free through the Apple App Store. Connect with Us • Patron parking: Spaces are available on a first-come, firstserved basis with additional parking located at Milton Memorial Arena and Lions Sports Park. • Skip the bar lines! Pre-order snacks and beverages at the bar or box office to avoid line-ups at intermission. •Infants/children: “Babes in arms” are not permitted at performances, except for family shows. Every person entering the theatre must have a ticket, regardless of age. Please consider whether your child is old enough to enjoy the performance. • Theatre etiquette: Review theatre etiquette guidelines on our website before attending a show. General inquiries: 905-875-5399 Online: www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca /CentrefortheArtsMilton Your Experience @MiltonArts Facility Rentals: Janis Young ([email protected], ext. 4902) Volunteer Opportunities: Lorrie Ferrante ([email protected], ext. 4915) Sign up on our website for the Happenings e-newsletter to learn about upcoming performances, exhibitions and programs as they are added to the events calendar. Milton Public Library: Visit the library to borrow and enjoy movies, games, eBooks, eMusic, books, programs, and more. Art Programs for all Ages! Engage in the arts and participate in a wide variety of performing and visual arts programs! Foster your creativity through registered and drop-in programs and workshops for all ages. 51 Thank you to our Sponsors Thank you to these businesses for supporting arts and culture in our community! For more information on how you can partner with the Milton Centre for the Arts, call 905-875-5399, ext. 4901. Get Your Tickets! : Online: www.miltoncentreforthearts.ca ( By phone: 905-878-6000 or toll-free 1-866-257-0004 In person at Chudleigh’s Box Office: 1010 Main Street East, Milton, ON, L9T 6H7 Age ranges for tickets sales: Adult.............................................. 18 - 64 Senior.................................................. 65+ Student......... 14 - 17 (Or with student ID) eyeGO....................... Valid high school ID Child.....................................13 and under Babe in arms.......................Under 2 years Note: Shows that are presented by other organizations may vary from the above age ranges for their performance tickets. The Milton Centre for the Arts is owned and operated by the Corporation of the Town of Milton.