Performances at a glance
The Living Arts Centre offers something for everyone, from kids’ shows
to rock concerts to classical opera. Below you will find performances
from the Living Arts Centre’s season, Orchestras Mississauga,
Mississauga Choral Society, Art Parners and other community groups. Peruse the event
calendar and book yourself for an afternoon or evening of fantastic
entertainment!
April 2011
TOWER OF POWER
Hammerson Hall
Tickets: $75 - $45
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Tuesday, April 5 2011 8:00 pm |
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For over 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating its own kind of soul music melding jazz, funk, rock and soul into an exhilarating, high energy show you won't soon forget. Led by super saxophonist Emilio Castrillo, their unique urban soul music combined with outstanding lead vocalist Larry Braggs makes this one of the most dynamic groups of musicians to ever hit the stage!
Tower of Power's journey began in July 1968 when Emilio Castillo met Stephen "Doc" Kupka in Oakland, California. When Doc auditioned during a band rehearsal at Emilio's house, Emilio's father called him into the kitchen and offered the following advice: "Hire that guy, he's got something." Doc and his signature baritone sax sound were now in the band, and on August 13, 1968, Tower of Power, as we know them today, began playing gigs, and soon became very well known in the area.
Tower celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2008 at a very special reunion show at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. With Mic Gillete rejoining the band in August of 2009, there are now 5 original members in the current lineup. Their dedication to the music, their creative writing, and their original vision still guides Tower of Power.
"Tower Of Power is a veteran band that frequently breathes new life into the overworked soul-dance-riff genre." - Rollingstone Magazine
http://www.towerofpower.com/
JUST FOR LAUGHS ROADSHOW
Hammerson Hall
Tickets: Orchestra:$75/ Dress Circle:$65/ Balcony:$45
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Wednesday, April 13 2011 8:00 pm |
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Welcome back the ever popular Just For Laughs Roadshow and brace yourself for some of the world's funniest comedians. This hilarious show features four of the best stand-ups straight from the world's largest and most prestigious comedy events.
"I was laughing too hard to take notes." - National Post
Language may offend.
CHIC GAMINE
RBC Theatre
Tickets: $45 - $28
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Thursday, April 14 2011 8:00 pm |
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Join us for an intimate evening as part of our Relaxed Series, complete with dessert and beverage service in a cabaret style setting on the main level.
A perfect blend of a cappella and percussion, JUNO Award winning Chic Gamine wows audiences with their distinctive brand of world music infused with a wide range of styles and sounds from Gospel to R'n'B, Brazilian forro to 50s Doo-Wop. Join us for a unique night of song.
The group is composed of singers Ariane Jean, Andrina Turenne, Alexa Dirks, Annick Bremault and drummer Sacha Daoud. Over the years, its members have been integral parts of a multitude of projects, notably, R'n'B/Soul sensation little boy boom, Brazilian Funk/Pop flavoured Gaja and International Independant Music Award laureate, World Vocal ensemble Madrigaia
These multifariously talented songwriters create a sound that resonates with soul, passion and an unabashedly random and sometimes downright peculiar brand of humour that reels audiences in and leaves them begging for more.
"Dynamic, profound and visceral entertainers. Chic Gamine never fails to wow the audience." - Len Podolak, The Duhks
http://www.chicgamine.com/
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - Opera Kitchener
Hammerson Hall
Tickets: $70 - $35
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Friday, April 15 2011 7:30 pm |
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Rossini's riotous comedic opera recounts Count Almaviva's seduction of the charming Rosina, held captive in the home of her elderly guardian, who intends to marry her himself. To rescue the young damsel, Almaviva seeks the services of Figaro, a barber who spends as much time scheming as he does shaving. Complete with a full cast and chorus and accompanied by a live orchestra, this performance will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Opera Kitchener is owned and operated by husband and wife team Emilio and Jennifer Fina. Their mandate is to present traditional, fully-staged professional operatic productions on a yearly basis, to provide the experience only opera can bestow to the public with affordable ticket prices and to employ the talents of resident musicians and artists of the community.
"Vibrant... Impressive...rock-steady." - The Globe and Mail
http://www.operakitchener.com/
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