Tourism, Culture and Recreation
April 5, 2011
Spring Schedule Rolls Out at Provincial Arts and Culture Centres
Spring is in the air at the Provincial Arts and Culture Centres as they roll-out their spring season performance line-up.
“Audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy the many upcoming events and performances,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “Our Arts and Culture Centres are showcasing many fine examples of our unique culture and heritage, and a variety of national and international talent.”
A tentative schedule for upcoming events follows in the backgrounder.
For more information about the Provincial Arts and Culture Centres, visit: www.artsandculturecentre.com
Since the release of the province’s cultural strategy, Creative Newfoundland and Labrador: The Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture (2006), the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has invested more than $44 million in new funding into the cultural and heritage sectors.
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Media contact:
Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 631-8155
DianaQuinton@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Arts and Culture Centres – 2011 Spring Schedule
Labrador West
|
DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
| April 4-8 | Labrador West Music Festival |
| April 9 | Labrador West Music Festival Gala |
| April 14-16 | Carol Players – Rabbit Hole |
| April 19-20 | Babybug Productions – Simply the Best Tina Turner Tribute |
| April 21 | Menihek High School Drama Students – Just Another High School Play |
| May 6 | The Town of Labrador Volunteer Evening |
| May 10-13 | DanSing Performance Studio – Feel The Rhythm and Dance 2011 |
| May 18 | Menihek High School Spring Concert |
| May 29 | Roz Butler Piano Recital |
| June 27 | Opening Ceremonies for Labrador City's 50th Anniversary |
Stephenville Region
|
DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
| April 7 | College of the North Atlantic Visual Arts – Graduating Art Exhibit Opening |
| April 21 | College of the North Atlantic Graduation Ceremony |
| April 30 | Stephenville Theatre Festival – Temptation |
| May 4 | Bay St. George Artists Association Spring Exhibit Opening |
| May 5 | Bay Theatre – Jenny’s House of Joy |
| May 9 | Stephenville Middle School's Spring Concert |
| May 14 | Tanya Alexander – Into Your Kiss Country Concert |
| May 26 | Marine Institute's Safety Emergency Rescue Training Graduation Ceremony |
| June 8 | Stephenville Elementary School's Spring Musical |
| June 13 | Lara Martina Summer Exhibition Opening |
| June 15-16 | 2nd Stage Productions – Tuesdays With Morrie |
| July 15-August 14 | Stephenville Theatre Festival's 33rd Season |
Corner Brook Region
|
DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
| April 2-7 | Rotary Music Festival |
| April 8 | Rose Bowl Concert |
| April 12 | Rotary Music Festival Final Concert |
| April 14 | WHSCC Game Show |
| April 20, 21 | Off Broadway Players Festival Production – True West |
| April 30 | Tara Manuel's Kabarett and Book Launch |
| May 4 | Wilf Pardy and Friends – Tequila Sunrise a Tribute to Eagles |
| May 7-8 | The Road Less Gravelled with Wanda Carroll |
| May 18 | J. J. Curling Spring Concert |
| May 20-21 | Babybug Productions – Simply The Best Tina Turner Tribute |
| May 27-28 | Dance Studio West – The Show Must Go On |
| June 2 | Humber Elementary Spring Musical |
| June 5 | Cindy Kawaja Piano Recital |
| June 9-10 | Royal Conservatory Exams |
| June 12-13 | Women's Film Festival – Films on the Go |
| July 2,5,12,14,20 | Stage West – A Fine Tyme |
| July 7,16,19,22 | Stage West – Soldier's Heart |
| July 9,15,21,23 | Stage West – The Complete Works of Shakespeare |
| July 24,31 | Gros Morne Summer Music |
| Aug. 7,14,21 | Gros Morne Summer Music |
Grand Falls-Windsor Region
|
DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
| April 6 | Film Series – Cooking with Stella |
| April 13 | Film Series – Man of A 1000 Songs |
| April 14-15 | Regional High School Drama Festival |
| April 23-30 | Provincial Drama Festival |
| May 12 | Riverside Chorale Concert |
| May 13 | Investor's Group Comedy Tour |
| May 28 | Music Stop Inc. Concerts |
| June 3-4 | Leslie Oake School of Dance |
| June 6-7 | Royal Conservatory of Music Exams |
| June 9 | Exploits Jazz Band Concert |
| June 12 | Students of Aimee Doiron – Music Mini Series |
| June 20 | College of the North Atlantic Graduation Ceremony |
| June 28-29 | Women's Film Festival – Films on the Go |
| July 7-10 | Art Ex Visual Arts Festival |
Gander Region
|
DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
| April 8-9 | Avion Players – 7 Stories by Morris Panych |
| April 12 | Gander Academy Drama Group – 3 Characters in Search of a Verdict |
| April 14 | Gander Academy Grade 1 Spring Concert – Go Fish |
| April 19-20 | Nova Central School District – Regional High School Drama Festival |
| April 29 | Babybug Productions – Simply The Best Tina Turner Tribute |
| May 9 | WHSCC – Travelling Youth Game Show |
| May 16-17 | Gander Dance School – Movie Madness |
| May 26 | Gander Academy Grade 4 Spring Concert |
| May 28 | Les Ms Choir Concert |
| June 5, 7-8 | Heather Harris School of Dance |
| June 15 | Gander Preschool Graduation |
| June 17-19 | Newfoundland Fire Services Convention |
| June 23-24 | St. John's International Women's Film Festival – Films on the Go |
St. John's Region
|
DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
| April 12-13 | The Dance Academy |
| April 16 | Shallaway – Roots – We Are All Connected |
| April 16-30 | The Group of 77 – Patrick – A Celebration (Second Floor Gallery) |
| April 19-20 | Ashley Feltham School of Dance |
| April 21 | BabyBug Productions – Simply the Best Tina Turner Tribute |
| April 30 | Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra – Pops Concert |
| May 3-5 | Fusion Dance Studio |
| May 9 | Vibe Studio of Dance |
| May 12-13 | Connie Parsons School of Dance |
| May 17-20 | The Dance Centre |
| May 19 | Academy Canada Graduation Ceremony |
| May 24-27 | Memorial University Convocations |
| May 29-30 | Barbara Ashley School of Dance |
| June 3-4 | Mount Pearl School of Dance |
| June 9-11 | Sorensen School of Dance |
| June 15-16 | Jill Dreaddy DanceCo. |
| June 16 | College of the North Atlantic Graduation Ceremony |
| June 19 | Dance Studio East |
| June 27-30 | Revolutions Dance |
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