Tourism, Culture and Recreation
January 9, 2008

Arts and Culture Centres Announce 2008 Winter Events

Provincial Arts and Culture Centres throughout Newfoundland and Labrador have announced their respective schedules of events and activities for the 2008 winter season.

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, encouraged all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to take in as many events and performances as possible.

"The stages of our Arts and Culture Centres have long been a backdrop for a wealth of talent and creativity," Minister Jackman said. "It is where we have traditionally enjoyed a variety of arts forms � both from local artists who help us celebrate our living culture, as well as from national and international performers who help broaden our perspective and understanding of the world around us."

Minister Jackman said the winter lineup features exciting performances aimed at audiences of all ages.

"There�s something for everyone � theatre, dance, variety, comedy, and diverse genres of music," the minister said. "I encourage people to attend a performance at our Arts and Culture Centres, whether they live in close proximity, or are planning a trip to one of our six provincial locations."

A tentative schedule for upcoming events can be viewed below. For the latest information, performance times and ticket prices, please visit the Arts and Culture Centre web site at www.artsandculturecentre.com.

In 2006, the Provincial Government released Creative Newfoundland and Labrador � The Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture, which included a commitment of $17.6 million over three years to preserve and promote the arts and culture sectors.

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Media contact:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca

 

Arts and Culture Centres - 2008 Winter Events

Labrador West Region
Date Performance
January 18-19 The Northern Lights Theatre Company
February 1 Labrador West Battle of the Bands
February 5-6 Rising Tide Theatre � Revue 2007
February 7 Green Thumb Theatre � The Invisible Girl
February 8 The Cobblestones and Bobby Evans
February 15-16 Carol Players Variety Show
March 14-15 Carol Players Festival Production
March 15-16 Exhibition of Francophone Artists
March 16 That Canadian Guy � Glen Foster

 

Stephenville Region
Date Performance
January 23 Rising Tide Theatre � Revue 2007
January 26 Battle of the Bands #5
January30 Circus Cowboys
February 14 Debut Atlantic Artist: David Jalbert
February 16 An Appalachian Country Show
February 25 Wicked Altogether!
March 8 Bay Theatre�s Drama Festival Production
March 10�15 Rotary Music Festival
March 14 Rose Bowl Competition
March 17 That Canadian Guy � Glen Foster
March 29 Bay St. George Folk Arts Council

 

Corner Brook West Region
Date Performance
January 18�19 Dance Studio West Peter Pan
January 23 Little Bear Winter Tails
January 24-27 Rising Tide Theatre � Revue 2007
February 1 Circus Cowboys
February 2 The Cobblestones and Bobby Evans
February 7 Winter Carnival Ambassador Contest
February 9 TNL�s Sexy and Dangerous
February 18 Kin Carnival Variety Show
February 20 WPG Productions presents "1968"
February 23 Battle of the Bands
February 24 Wicked Altogether!
February 28�29 and March 1-7 Rotary Music Festival
March 8 The March Hare
March 9�11 Rotary Music Festival
March 12 The Backyardigans
March 14 That Canadian Guy � Glen Foster
March 16 Debut Atlantic Artists: Michael Barrett and Peter Barrett

Grand Falls-Windsor Region
Date Performance
January 24 Little Bear Winter Tails
January 29-30 Rising Tide Theatre � Revue 2007
February 1 The Cobblestones with Bobby Evans
February 7-9 Circus Cowboys
February 13 Debut Atlantic Artist � David Jalbert
February 23 Wicked Altogether!
March 18 Debut Atlantic Artist � Michael Barrett and Peter Barrett
March 19 That Canadian Guy � Glen Foster

Gander Region
Date Performance
January 25 The Cobblestones with Bobby Evans
January 27 Little Bear Winter Tails
January 31 and February 1�2 Rising Tide Theatre � Revue 2007
February 8 Circus Cowboys
February 9 Gander and Area � Battle of the Bands
February 14�16 Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
February 21 Red Cross Annual Variety Concert and Silent Auction
February 22 Wicked Altogether!
March 3 � 7 31st Annual Kiwanis Music Festival
March 13 The Backyardigans
March 15 Battle of the Bands
March 18 That Canadian Guy � Glen Foster
March 19 Debut Atlantic Artist � Michael Barrett and Peter Barrett
March 24 - 29 58th Annual Provincial Drama Festival

St. John�s Region
Date Performance
January 10�13 and 16�19 Rising Tide Theatre � Revue 2007
January 21�22 Tommy Hunter
January 25 Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

Masterworks � Symphony and Song
January 26 The Cobblestones with Bobby Evans
February 12 Debut Atlantic Artist � David Jalbert

(DF Cook Recital Hall)
February 14�15 Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

Big Band
February 20 Wicked Altogether!
February 21 Circus Cowboys
February 23�27 and March 2 Kiwanis Music Festival
February 29 and March 1 The Concert Crowd � Up in Smoke
March 6�8 O�Donel High School � Back to the 80�s
March 10 VOCM Tribute to the Legends of Country Music
March 11 Tribute to the Music Legend Bob Dylan
March 12 That Canadian Guy � Glen Foster
March 15 Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

Sinfonia � Combo Strings
March 20 Newfoundland Symphony Youth Orchestra
March 20 Debut Atlantic Artist � Michael Barrett and Peter Barrett ( DF Cook Recital Hall)
March 29 Kittiwake Dance Theatre � Mermaids of Avalon

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