Roy Orbison Tribute
Posted by John Malloy on 12/24/2009
January 16, 2010
One of rock’n'roll’s greatest pioneers was Roy Orbison. Not many people can make claim to a tribute to such a magnificent songwriter, and musician. It takes a very gifted person to re-create the mystical, emotional, almost hypnotic presence that was Roy Orbison’s. Over the span of the past ten years, the name Mike Mulligan has become synonymous with the music and memories of the late, great, Roy Orbison. Mike has spent this time bringing countless audiences together, both across Canada, and the United States, to remember, and partake in the magical voice, and lyrical genius, that was Roy’s. 8pm Tickets $32
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 877-538-0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca
Julie & Julia – Thursday Flicks
January 21, 2010
Times:4:00pm – 6:00pm
Passion. Ambition. Butter. Do You Have What It Takes? Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends… until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and starring Meryl Streep. Though not an all-out feast, Julie & Julia is spiced with plenty of humor and affection. The experience is well worth relishing. USA Today. Rating PG-13 Brief strong language and some sensuality. Time: 123mins. Tickets $10
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email: ticket@meaford.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
Led Zeppelin II and Best of Led Zeppelin
January 29, 2010
Note for Note& Cut for Cut& see Led Zeppelin II and other Zeppelin hits performed live on stage by a look alike sound alike band backed by a multimedia show at Meaford Hall. Led Zeppelin II is ranked number 75 on Rolling Stones list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. “Whole Lotta Love,” “The Lemon Song,” and “Bring It on Home” are all based on classic blues songs — only, the riffs are simpler and louder and each song has an extended section for instrumental solos. Of the remaining six songs, two sport light acoustic touches (“Thank You,” “Ramble On”), but the other four are straight-ahead heavy rock that follows the formula of the revamped blues songs. In the second half of the show, classic Zeppelin hits will be played live note for note and cut for cut. A must see event that sells out around the world,Classic Albums Live is the definitive tribute to the greatest artists of all time. 8pm Tickets $40
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Ofiice
Phone: 877-538-0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
The Hurt Locker – Thursday Flicks
February 4, 2010
Times:4:00pm – 6:00pm
An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge, by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat. James behaves as if he’s indifferent to death. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James’ true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever. Nominated for 3 Golden Globes and winner of numerous other awards this action adventure is a major Oscar worthy contender. “The Hurt Locker is a great film, an intelligent film” says Roger Ebert. Rating: 14A- Warning of war violence and language. Time: 131 mins.
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email: ticket@meaford.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
Women Fully Clothed
February 6, 2010
Times:8:00pm – 10:00pm
Astute and hilarious, WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED are back with the sequel to their self-titled premier show. OLDER AND HOTTER mixes friendship, personal dreams and self preservation with international relations, executive duties and the environment.
You’ve lived it. These all-star comedians will make you laugh at it.
Starring Kathryn Greenwood from Whose Line Is It Anyway, Robin Duke from Saturday Night Live, SCTV, Jayne Eastwood from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chicago, Hairspray and Teresa Pavlinek from The Jane Show, History Bites.
‘If there’s a group of finer comediennes working these days, I’m not aware of them.” — Michael Posner, The Globe and Mail
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 877.538.0631
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca
Bright Star – Thursday Flicks
February 18, 2010
Times:4:00pm – 6:00pm
First Love Burns Brightest. The drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats’ untimely death at age 25. The year is 1818, and poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) is unable to shake feelings of failure, teaming up with friend Charles Armitage Brown (Paul Schneider) to work on their creative temperaments. Enjoying annual residence with the Brawne family, John takes a special shine to seamstress Fanny (Abbie Cornish), and the two commit to a dance of unconsummated passion, holding their affection in private. As time passes, John comes to the realization that hes unable to marry due to his crushing debt, leaving Fanny in a state of shock, unable to cope with life without her beloved writer. Nominated for 10 awards including Canne Film Festival for Golden Palm Award. Rating: PG. Time: 119 min
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email: ticket@meaford.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
Summer of My Amazing Luck
February 19, 2010
Times:8:00pm – 10:00pm
Very unlucky things have happened to Lucy. She lost her mom and to fill the void she got pregnant. Now she’s in the Have-A-Life (better known as Half-a-Life) welfare housing for single mothers – but she thinks her luck’s about to turn. Leaving their ratfink neighbours behind, Lucy and her friend Lish load the kids into a beat-up van for a hair- brained, hilarious and heartwarming journey. ‘Luck’ is a play about love, generosity and wishful thinking – it’s also a cutting and comical look at ‘having a life’ below the poverty line.
Established in 1992, shameless hussy productions is a company of self-producing theatre, music, film and visual artists. Since 1995 the company has had more than 400 performances- 110 of which have toured locally and in North America. “Summer is consistently laugh-out-loud funny.” – The Westender
“Shameless hussy’s mission is ‘telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world.’ Mission accomplished, hussies. This one definitely rocks.” – The Vancouver Province Tickets $32
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 877-538-0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
Matt Anderson & Wil
March 13, 2010
Times:8:00pm – 10:00pm
New Brunswick’s Matt Andersen has a larger than life showmanship that has been earning him a fervent and steadfast audience wherever he graces the stage. His sprawling blues, roots and rock musical hybrid along with his sorrowing and soulful voice has sparked a phenomenal buzz on Canadas East Coast. Joining him is Vancouver Island’s Wil, a consummate touring folk musician, who’s developing his expansive roots-rock sound and world-weary lyricism while playing his famously intense shows Tickets $28
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
Charlottes Web kids theatre!
March 18, 2010
Times:1:00pm – 3:00pm
“Some Pig, radiant, humble…” These are the words spun in Charlotte’s Web, high in the barn.Her words tell of her feelings for a special pig named Wilbur whose life she intends to save from Mister Zuckerman, the farmer. Charlotte’s Web is a story of friendship and sacrifice, affection and protection, adventure and miracle, life and death, trust and treachery, and the passing of time. Based on the popular book by E.B. White, this exciting two -person version of Charlotte’s Web tells the story of Wilbur, a pig who desperately wants to live, Fern, a young girl who loves animals, Templeton, a gluttonous rat, a friendly goose, the indifferent sheep, and Charlotte, a spider whose miraculous plan along with her love and friendship, saves Wilbur’s life. Tickets $15adults $8kids
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.meafordhall.ca
Dala
April 24, 2010
Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala are poised to bring their harmonies and fresh brand of acoustic pop to the world. Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala have come a long way in a short time. The two best friends, who met in their high school music class and wrote their first song together in 2002, have since performed at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall a total of six times. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala are now poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world.
Drawing upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and insightful. Amanda’s ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila’s velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark.
“Dala can sing! What beautiful flights of melody and harmony, reminiscent of the Everly Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, Emmylou Harris and associates; though Dala can trade a melody line and leave one wondering who is taking the lead and simply leave one behind when the harmonies kick in.” – Peterborough Examiner
Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets are $28.50
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email: ticket@meaford.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca
Whisperin Bill Anderson
May 8, 2010
“Whisperin’” Bill Anderson – A Night with a Legend The legendary “Whispering” Bill Anderson brings his one-of-a-kind show to Meaford Hall on Saturday May 8, 2010. This award-winning superstar writer/performer is showcasing both sides of his undeniable talent in “A Night With A Legend,” a live, two-hour concert now touring across the U.S. and Canada. It’s a full-band show with an acoustical sound and feel&a warm, intimate look at both Bill Anderson, the songwriter, and Bill Anderson, the song-stylist and consummate performer. Join us for an evening of classic country music with one of the true legends of the Grand Ole Opry. Showtime 8pm. Tickets $45 regular/ $40 students/seniors
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email: ticket@meaford.ca
Website: httsp://www.meafordhall.ca
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