Tourism, Culture and Recreation
January 9, 2008Arts 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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |