In the summer of 2024, artist Gerry Lantaigne led a group of local artists in the creation of 7 canoe murals featuring the work of famous Canadian artist Emily Carr. Each artist was tasked with creating a work inspired by one of Carr’s paintings.

From June 10-15, these artists painted the canoes “en plein air” during a week-long event in Downtown Huntsville’s River Mill Park, where visitors could witness the art being created and engage directly with the artists. Not only do these canoes celebrate Emily Carr’s inspiring art, but they celebrate the incredible talent of Huntsville’s local artists.

The canoes can currently be viewed at Deerhurst Resort and will be up for auction during the Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction in the fall of 2025. Stay tuned for details.

The Emily Carr Canoe Murals were commissioned by the Huntsville Festival of the Arts and sponsored by Algonquin Outfitters. Participating Artists included: Col Mitchell, Jennifer Alexis, Michele Schwemmer, Andrea Taylor, Paul Ferris, Liz Derksen
and Brandon Richard Anderson

EMILY CARR CANOE MURALS

Rivermill Park, Downtown Huntsville
June 10, 2024 10:00 AM

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Masterful Singer-Songwriter Returns to Huntsville!

WITH SPECIAL GUEST BILLY RAFFOUL

Donovan Woods has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting The Unison Fund and their work to provide counseling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Since he released his first album a decade ago, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthrough album, Without People.

Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw Woods play to his largest audiences to date. That included a stint opening for New Jersey-based retro rockers Gaslight Anthem on their recent reunion tour.

Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album, Donovan takes that a step further. Honest and unflinching, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, his upcoming seventh studio album, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been.

Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Across the album’s 12 sparse, intimate songs, Woods finds himself reflecting on the ups and downs he has been through since 2020. His writing allowed him to open up and address the complexities of life that he has been going through.

The album, he notes, serves as “a funeral to the life he was living.”

Sonically, Woods decided to take a different approach.

“We had our boundaries and made things sound beautiful within them,” he says. “And what’s left is scrappier than Without People, but I feel like moments of creation are much more accessible on this record.”

Many of the songs that comprise Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now focus on the intricacies of friendships and relationships, and looking at the little moments in life. Co-produced with longtime collaborator James Bunton over much of 2023, the album’s delicate nature is reflected in its lyrics.

The psychology of people’s actions always fascinated Woods and informs much of Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Focusing on happy, party feelings doesn’t appeal to him.

Once he gets down these darker paths (“It was a warts and all album in a way that I never had done before”), which he admits can be uncomfortable, the songs flow and are universal.

In particular, on the heart-wrenching “Rosemary”. Co-written with Connor Seidel, “Rosemary” contemplates what happens in the aftermath of a heated argument. “Have you ever had a fight by text message? And it’s long, and existential,” he says. “Someone did something wrong and maybe that’s it.” Continuing, he explains that “Rosemary” is about “finally admitting all your faults, showing your actual self and asking, can you still love me? And really wanting an answer either way.”

Not everything is doom and gloom.

On “When Our Friends Come Over,” Woods sings lovingly about a couple who rediscover their affection for one another. Featuring Madi Diaz on vocals, the song highlights how two partners are able to appreciate each other in the presence of others. Even though they’re going through a rocky patch, Woods shows how even the tiniest of gestures are the true signs of love.

Throughout an album of heart wrenching songs, none hit harder than “Back for the Funeral.” Taking place in a small town, a group of friends who haven’t seen each other in years return to memorialize a schoolmate after they overdosed on pills.

“There’s so much writing done about being back in your hometown and what it does to you,” Woods explains. “But there’s the idea that you only go there with bad news—which can be true—and what it does to your feelings about your hometown.”

However, the song poignantly shows that even though someone may return to their hometown for unfortunate reasons, reconnecting with old friends is a positive byproduct of the circumstance.

As Woods continues to work on himself, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now is the portrait of a songwriter at his creative best. Addressing the truths and pains of life is never easy, and here, he does so in a way that’s brutally honest. After all, that’s what great songwriters do.

DONOVAN WOODS: LIVING WELL TOUR

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
January 30, 2025 7:30 PM

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The most interactive comedy show in the world!
“Hilarious and Fascinating” – Time out New York

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HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to after 100 cities toured, a 70-show run Off-Broadway in New York City and a six month residency in Las Vegas!! HYPROV is “hilarious and fascinating” (says Time Out New York) and is “catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality,” (The Wall Street Journal). The New Yorker says, “say yes to HYPROV,”!

The 90-minute live show combines hypnosis and improv – two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between worldwide – for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared “a celebration of the human imagination.”Your evening begins with World Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers* on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the volunteers’ uninhibited, unconscious minds and audience suggestions, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience.

Whether in the audience or on stage performing, get ready to have the time of your life!!

Here’s how it works:

1. Hypnosis: An expert hypnotist welcomes 20 volunteers onto the stage. These “Hyprovisors” undergo hypnosis, a process that takes about 20 minutes.
2. Improv Comedy: The most receptive Hyprovisors then join a world-class improviser. Together, they create an instant improv troupe and perform the rest of the show—all while fully under hypnosis! The results are hilarious and unexpected, ranging from singing opera to juggling chainsaws².
3. Audience Participation: HYPROV is the only show where an audience member becomes the star. Whether it’s your friends or even yourself, you’ll witness hypnotized individuals performing random acts of hilarity, guided by Asad Mecci and the improviser.

COLIN MOCHRIE
Colin is an alumnus of Toronto’s famous Second City comedy troupe and is widely considered to be one of the leading improvisers in the world.

He is most-recognized around the world as a star of the ubiquitous comedy Whose Line Is It, Anyway? After nine years as a regular on the British improvisation series Whose Line is it Anyway?, he became a regular on the American version hosted by Drew Carey, which ran for six years on ABC and three years on ABC Family. In 2011, the entire cast was reunited in Vegas for Drew Carey’s Improv-aganza, a new series which aired for one season on GSN. A new hit version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? followed in 2013, featuring Colin, Wayne, Ryan, and new host Aisha Tyler, and is currently in its fifth season on the CW Network.

A native of Scotland but lifelong resident of Canada, Colin has toured extensively worldwide for the past fifteen years alongside Whose Line castmate Brad Sherwood, performing a live improv show. Colin and Brad: Two Man Group has the distinction of being one of the longest-running comedy tours in history. Most recently, Colin appeared at the 2016 and 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals with a show he co-created, HYPROV. A huge festival hit, the show provocatively hypnotizes volunteers from the audience and then improvises with them, while they are under hypnosis.

In 2007, Colin and Brad made international headlines and newscasts when they were joined on stage in Washington by the controversial Karl Rove for a rap song during the White House Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner.

Appearing regularly in film and television, he was notably a cast member of CBC’s classic news spoof This Hour Has 22 Minutes for two seasons. With his wife, Debra McGrath, he produced, wrote and starred in the CBC series, Getting Along Famously.

Colin has garnered awards including a Writers Guild of Canada award (writing, 22 Minutes), three Canadian Comedy Awards (writing – 22 Minutes, “Pretty Funny Male” – Whose Line and Canadian Comedy Person of the Year 2013) as well as a Gemini Award (Best Ensemble, 22 Minutes). In 2010, Colin received the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence. Perhaps his greatest award to date was for Best Hollywood Appearance at the 2010 B-Movie Awards (Jane White is Sick and Twisted).

His first book of fiction, Not Quite the Classics, in which he uses the first and last lines of familiar classics as a launching and landing point and re-imagines everything in between, was released by Viking, a publishing arm of Penguin Canada, in October 2013. The ebook version is currently available in the US at www.diversionbooks.com

or www.amazon.com

ASAD MECCI
Asad has delivered jaw-dropping performances that have captivated audiences worldwide. He has performed in front of over 1.5 million people live and millions more through mass media. You might have seen Mecci on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, Maxim Online, HGTV, YTV, talk television or read about in the New York Times, Huffington post and in Maxim Magazine. Away from the television cameras and radio waves, Mecci has amazed crowds at Canada’s Wonderland, Skydome, GE Theater, and The Just for Laughs comedy festivals. Even within the confines of major companies like Remax, IBM and Rogers, Mecci has been invited to entertain and motivate employees and management. When he is not performing on stage, Mecci uses hypnosis to help people lose weight, reduce stress, and achieve peak performance.

*Participation is completely voluntary
WARNING: Comedy shows may contain mature content.

HYPROV – IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
February 1, 2025 8:00 PM

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GOOD LOVELIES’ ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR COMES TO HUNTSVILLE, BRINGING CLASSIC HOLIDAY SONGS, TIMELESS WINTER SELECTIONS AND ORIGINAL GOOD LOVELIES MATERIAL TO THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE STAGE.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Susan Passmore are a trio of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and gorgeous harmonizers known for their nostalgic sound during the holidays that crosses between folk-roots, old-time swing, soul and bluegrass.

Accompanying them onstage as always will be their Merry Men, featuring some of Canada’s finest musicians – Robbie Grunwald, Steve Zsirai, and Mark Mariash.

This year, the band will also weave in selections from their 2024 Juno-nominated album, We Will Never Be The Same.  Combined with their usual banter, the show is a guaranteed good time for the whole family.

Good Lovelies first united in 2006 for a one-off performance and have since compiled a catalogue of studio albums, EPs, a live album and Christmas collections. They have toured extensively across Canada, the US, Europe, UK, and Australia and have earned a JUNO Award, a SOCAN #1 Single, and four Canadian Folk Music Awards along the way.

GOOD LOVELIES – CHRISTMAS 2024

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
December 13, 2024 7:30 PM

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MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST ROCKS THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE SEPTEMBER 19TH!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. Along the way, the group picked up Juno Awards for Best Group (2000) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight that same year.

After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, which marked a creative departure from his earlier work but had no trouble finding an audience. Hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike and set Good’s solo career on a rapid, upward trajectory.

Avalanche clocked in at just under 70 minutes long, making it clear he had plenty to say, and audiences were ready to listen. With long, complex melodies to get lost in and in-your-face protest rock, his solo work would prove to be the cure to the short and vapid pop songs of the early 2000s, almost prophesying the darker times to come.

With his award-winning 2009 record Vancouver, Good countered the corporate patriotism of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics by shining a light on those in the margins of the major Canadian city, seemingly swept under the rug to make way for parades and celebrations. Indeed, Good’s music has often given a voice to the under-represented.

To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.” New music from Matthew Good is slated for release in mid-2024.

He has never been one to shy away from pushing musical boundaries. Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.

As the world, politically and culturally, continues to spiral into seemingly darker and darker places, Good has been there in lockstep, to hold up a mirror to society’s adoration of violence, the hypocrisy of those in power, and the injustices everywhere that permeate his music.

MATTHEW GOOD & HIS BAND

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
September 19, 2024 8:00 PM

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A RETROSPECTIVE CELEBRATION OF ONE OF CANADA’S MOST ICONIC BANDS

If you were a music fan in the 80s, you would have had to have been living on another planet in order to have missed the launch on MuchMusic of Canada’s very own GLASS TIGER. People all around the world joined in the frenzy that was; “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” “Someday,” “My Town,” and “Diamond Sun” to name but a few.  Join Glass Tiger with special guest MuchMusic VJ, Erica Ehm, for this “one-of-a-kind” retrospective of the music that travelled the globe. Together they will take you on a journey of the home we call….THIS ISLAND EARTH. 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
And so it continues…the story of one of Canada’s most enduring and iconic bands, Glass Tiger, roars on.

Originally known as Tokyo, the band formed in Newmarket, Ontario in 1981 and spent several years cutting their teeth in the bar scene of the day. With rapidly growing
popularity, it didn’t take long for all the major record labels to come courting, culminating in their signing of a world-wide recording deal with Capitol Records in 1985.

Changing their name to Glass Tiger, their debut album, The Thin Red Line quickly became an unstoppable force, rocketing up the charts to become the fastest selling
debut in Canadian history, spawning no less than five hit singles. Leading the charge, was the now-and-forever iconic, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”, a song that is etched into the very fabric of popular music’s history. The iconic song along with another hit single, “Someday”, both reached Top 10 on the Billboard Charts in the U.S and contributed to The Thin Red Line going quadruple platinum in Canada and gold in the United States.

Grammy nominated and 5x award winners of both The Junos and Canadian Classic, the band has sold 5 million albums worldwide, and shared stages and recording performances with some of the world’s leading acts including; Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Journey, Julian Lennon, and Cheap Trick (to name a few).

In 2019 Glass Tiger released 33. Produced by Glass Tiger founding member Sam Reid and UK, singer, songwriter, Andrew Cole, 33 is an unapologetically raw, mature,
eclectic, statement that states simply: “This is who we are today and this is how we see the world around us.”

From the rough and tumble, rebellious, “This is London”, a throwback to their “bar days” when you simply picked up a guitar, started a band, and made raucous loud music, to the ethereal nature of pop with tracks such as, “This is Your Life” and “Keepers of Time”, this EP is, without a doubt, what Glass Tiger fans have been anxiously awaiting for over two decades.

October 30, 2020 – Glass Tiger released their first Christmas/Holiday offering in 34 years titled, Songs for A Winter’s Night. The album is a collection of songs written by Glass Tiger along with a cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s “A Song for A Winter’s Night.” Songs for A Winter’s Night sees the band joined by such timeless artists as Natalie MacMaster, Isabel Bayrakdarian, and the Steve Sidwell Orchestra. Legendary singer/ songwriter Gordon Lightfoot makes an appearance to voice a very special poem written by lead singer Alan Frew, “Ode For A Winter’s Night.” Songs for a Winter’s Night is heralded by the lead single “Happy Holidays” featuring the inimitable Roch Voisine.

Glass Tiger continues to tour and play for enthusiastic audiences from coast-to-coast. In September of 2023, Glass Tiger was inducted into Canada’s prestigious Walk of
Fame at a star-studded ceremony at Toronto’s Iconic Massey Hall.

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GLASS TIGER: THIS ISLAND EARTH

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 27, 2024 7:30 PM

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CANADIAN ICON RETURNS TO DEERHURST RESORT WITH AN INTIMATE NIGHT OF STORY AND SONG.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
With a fabled career of almost 50 years, Tom Cochrane has rocked stages as both the lead singer and songwriter for Red Rider, and as the solo act that launched him into the global success he is today. A Canadian Musical Hall of Fame inductee, Tom will bring an intimate duo show to Deerhurst Resort.  Having helped shape the musical landscape for future generations of Canadian artists, Tom Cochrane remains one of only three male Canadian singer songwriters to have a diamond certified album in Canada.  Achieving honours both on stage for his outstanding contribution to the greater recognition of Canadian music, and off stage for his humanitarian efforts and lifetime of charity work, Tom Cochrane continues to set the bar of what it means to be a Canadian icon.

TOM COCHRANE: SONGS & STORIES

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
October 6, 2024 8:00 PM

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CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF THE GUITAR AND THE WOMAN THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

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Prepare for a captivating musical journey with ONE GUITAR WOMAN, Sue Foley’s new solo acoustic tribute to female pioneers of guitar. Foley’s much-anticipated album on Stony Plain Records was released on March 29, 2024.

ONE GUITAR WOMAN is more than a tribute. Foley doesn’t merely cover these artists’ songs; she absorbs their style and inhabits the soul of the music. Her guitar work is so deep and natural that it seems to rise from the same roots that gave birth to the originals, while her vibrant vocals bring new life to the lyrics and make the songs her own.

Esteemed music writer Hal Horowitz notes in Rock & Blues Muse, “The often spellbinding One Guitar Woman … is an enlightening look into her remarkable talents, filtered through the lens of a more intimate expression of the blues.”

SUE FOLEY is an acclaimed guitarist, singer/songwriter and writer who began her professional career in her teens. She’s released thirteen albums and has garnered several awards, including Traditional Female Artist of the Year at The Blues Music Awards in Memphis four consecutive times. (2020/22/23/24).

SUE FOLEY: ONE GUITAR WOMAN

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 21, 2024 7:30 PM

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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods. This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story The Nutcracker and the King of mice by E.T.A. Hoffman, enjoyed by audiences for years. The ballet’s second act is remembered for its celebration of varied dances, and our charming divertissements of raccoons, loons, dragonflies, and bears demonstrate Klara’s longing for the summer months as she travels excitedly through her dreams. The iconic, show-stopping pas-de-deux in the final act is lovingly danced by Lord and Lady Birch as they usher Klara safely home at the end of the adventure. Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker is destined to become a national treasure that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION

Algonquin Theatre
November 23, 2024 2:00 PM
November 23, 2024 7:30 PM

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Platinum award-winning crooner Matt Dusk pays homage to the legendary Tony Bennett, in a toe-tapping, electrifying show titled “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

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Renowned for his remarkable vocal range and talent, Dusk brings to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honors his musical legacy with classic hits such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” It’s an unforgettable night of entertainment, nostalgia, and celebration of the enduring impact of one of America’s most beloved singers.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in 14 critically-acclaimed studio albums and sold over one million albums worldwide. Dusk pays tribute to one of his greatest inspirations, the legendary Tony Bennett. With over 70 years of entertaining audiences, Bennett has become an American icon,earning 19 Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. “The Best Is Yet To Come” showcases Dusk’s remarkable vocal range and talent, bringing to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honouring his legacy with classic songs such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” The show is a toe-tapping journey through Bennett’s most beloved hits, with Dusk putting his own unique spin on the timeless tunes. Dusk has been awarded four GOLD albums: Two Shots (Canada, The Netherlands) and Good News, Sinatra, Vol.2 four PLATINUM albums: My Funny Valentine and Just the Two of Us, OldSchool Yule!, JetSetJazz and Sinatra Vol.1. Dusk has had three number one radio hits: “All About Me” (Canada), “Back in Town” (Japan), and “Good News” (France), and he is an alumnus of the St. Michael’s Choir School who studied under jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson at York University.  Notable award nominations include, five JUNO awards, one ADISQ, and one Róże Gali: Muzyka.  If you’re a fan of the standards or just great music in general, you cannot miss Matt Dusk. A phenomenal night of unbelievable entertainment.” – Chicago Tribune “Dusk’s performance was a masterclass in paying tribute to a legend while making the songs his own. Go See It!” – Le Monde

MATT DUSK SINGS TONY BENNETT

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 2, 2024 7:30 PM

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PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

The only good thing about not shopping in record stores anymore is you won’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try looking under, rock, pop, folk, world or even classical.

His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades. Maybe it has something to do with being born next to a candy factory, or his ambidextrous brain, but his thoughtful lyrics & charming performances have earned a devoted fan base, multiple nominations for Junos, The Polaris Prize, CBC’s “Heart Of Gold”, and most recently winning the CFMA’s “Producer of the year” and “Oliver Schroder Pushing the Boundaries” Awards.

But Danny considers his career highlights to be the unique real life moments like performing for Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday party, touring with Stuart Mclean and working with charities close to his heart.

In 2015, his adventurous spirit took him to the country of Belize where he tracked down one of his favourite Belizean bands; The Garifuna Collective (a unique Afro-Amerindian cultural group) and convinced them to create an album together. That album (“Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me”) was called “One of the finest musical works of our time” by Billboard’s Larry Leblanc, landed Danny’s 3rd Juno nomination (World Music Album Of The Year), and a sold out summer tour of North America with The Garifuna Collective.

While in Belize, Danny also founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund that helps raise scholarships for a small non-profit community high school. To date, Danny & his fans have raised over $125,000.00 for the school.

In 2016, Danny returned to Canada to record “Matadora,” his most deeply humanist album to date. This ten-song collection explores the environmentalist, pacifist, romanticist, archivist, and space enthusiast in Danny.

Then it was off to the Canadian high Arctic where Danny recorded “Khlebnikov” (possibly the most northern album ever recorded/above 80°) aboard the legendary Soviet-era Russian ice-breaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov during an 18-day arctic expedition curated by Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield. Once home, Danny’s recordings were arranged for brass & strings by film composer Rob Carli. The result is a suite of atmospheric and haunting songs about the Arctic, our planet, and our place in it. 

When he’s not performing he’s fighting for musicians’ rights, the environment, making short films, producing, running his studio or filming his comedy/sci-fi/music show “Dan’s Space Van”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

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DANNY MICHEL

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 21, 2024 7:30 PM

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

JUNO Award winning artist Angelique Francis, is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Americana, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Angelique has shared the stage/opened for a large roster of well-known musicians such as Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Vivino, Beth Hart, Tom Cochrane, Burton Cummings, Sugar Ray and the list goes on. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions.

Born and raised in Ottawa Canada, Angelique is a naturally gifted musician, who first garnered attention as a young prodigy. She first took to the stage at age 7, and by age 13 she was playing at music festivals across North America opening for a variety of acts such as Beth Hart, Trooper and Shameka Copeland; proficient in playing instruments such as the piano, acoustic guitar, upright Bass, electric guitar and electric bass.

Angelique’s soulful Smoky vocals and instrumental techniques are reminiscent of a bygone era, but with a unique and modern sensibility. Within her vocal style, you can hear influences of legends like Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith and many more. Her instrumental abilities call to mind Willie Dixon on the bass, Sister Rosetta Thorpe on guitar, Big Mama Thornton on the Harmonica and Aretha on the piano.

Over the past few years Angelique Francis has established herself as a bona fide star on the Canadian Blues, Soul, Jazz and Folk scene. Her most recent album “Long River” won the 2023 JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year. The record weaves through a variety of styles from Blues to Soul and Classic R&B. The acclaimed album showcases Angelique’s signature powerhouse soulful vocals, commanding Bass/guitar hooks and infectious Blues infused melodies.

This highly sought-after musician hosted the 2022 Maple Blues awards (Canadian blues music awards), was awarded with 2 Canadian Blues Music Awards, was nominated for four 2023 Canadian Blues Music Awards, a 2023 Canadian folk music award, a 2022 Ontario folk music award, and was a feature act at the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea festival (Miami to Jamaica), Grolsch Blues Festival (Germany), Sighisoara Blues Festival (Romania), Massey Hall, Montreal Jazz Festival, Mariposa Folk Fest, Calgary Folk fest, Canmore Folk Fest, Ottawa Blues Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, London Home County Festival, Mont-Tremblant Blues Festival, Trios-Rivieres Blues festival, Ottawa Folk Fest, Val-d’Or Blues Fest, Calabogie Blues Festival and the list goes on.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

ANGELIQUE FRANCIS

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
October 5, 2024 7:30 PM

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PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Madison Violet is a Canadian Juno-nominated female musical duo, consisting of Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern.

The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, came together musically in the late 1990s over many evenings in Brenley’s grandmother’s kitchen, which was always  bursting with food, family, friends, and instruments.

Influenced by their maritime heritage, the East Coast musicians began creating music together that had roots firmly planted in their past, but with contemporary and modern elements generously overlaid.  Categorizing Madison Violet’s music is an impossible task, in that one can hear elements of folk, singer-songwriter, pop, indie, bluegrass, and country flawlessly interwoven throughout.

MacIsaac and MacEachern are exceptional story tellers, skilled multi-instrumentalists, and together, perfect harmonists. Their voices soar, perfectly complimenting each other, as they sing lyrics that will both mend and break your heart.

MacIsaac and MachEachern have released more than 10 albums together.  Their latest record “eleven” was self-recorded and produced, ranking MacIsaac and MacEachern among the less than 2.1% of female-identifying music producers in the industry.

“Eleven” is considered their most candid album to date, filled with deeply personal stories of love and loss.

The musicians have received dozens of notable accolades for their work, including a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year.  They have brought home a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Vocal Group Album of the Year, have reached the top 5 on the Canadian iTunes download charts, amassed over one million streams on Spotify, and have placed on CBC’s Top 20 multiple times throughout their career.

Their music is consistently played across Canada and throughout the world, and the internationally acclaimed artists are no strangers to receiving glowing reviews for both their studio work, and live performances.

MacIsaac and MacEachern currently live in and around Toronto, Ontario, tour Internationally, identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and are fervent advocates for social justice.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

MADISON VIOLET

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 28, 2024 7:30 PM

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

“Doing it the hard way for 20 years,” is a badge Elliott BROOD wear with honour. Two decades on, work, life and love have taken the trio in many directions, away from their hometowns and headfirst into an ongoing musical journey through distance and time. Now, after being members of this band for nearly half of their lives, Elliott BROOD is never more at home than in the wash of distorted, evocative strings and stomps that make their signature alt country sound.   

Elliott BROOD appeared on the cover of Exclaim Magazine in 2008 as the new ambassadors of a roots, folk rock and alt country wave that flourished in Toronto’s early aughts. Elliott BROOD’s arrival came with a level of buzz that launched them directly into the heart of a vibrant Toronto scene that centered at label Six Shooter Records, where they have returned to release their newest music. Their live show, a maelstrom of frenetic energy and fuzz, has brought them back and forth across continents countless times on bills The Sadies, Wilco, The Black Crowes, and many more. Their albums, meticulously crafted, detail-packed collections have brought some of Canada’s highest musical honours and awards, including an early Polaris Music Prize Short List and a JUNO Award.  

In their twenty years, the band has remained fiercely loyal to their mysterious namesake. The stylized, imaginary character has guided the band’s travels over mountains and meadows, and through the more harrowing sides of history. Elliott BROOD has grown into a vessel for the trio’s shared history too, with new songs finding connection and communion in themes that hit much closer to home. With smile lines and guitar fingers long hardened with callouses, Elliott BROOD has been doing it the hard way, but making it sound easy.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

ELLIOTT BROOD

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 14, 2024 7:30 PM

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Hope Arises Project Inc. is proud to present Sacred Strength, an Indigenous ribbon skirt installation from September 5-30th at the HfA Studio.

Hope Arises Project founder and president, Joyce Jonathan Crone, travelled to Huron Heights Secondary School to share her knowledge of Indigenous ribbon skirts and cultural practices with grade 11/12 fashion students. The students spent a month sewing and crafting unique skirts, they wrote profound emotion filled reflections on their connection and the humbling experience.

Ribbon skirts reflect our connection to Mother Earth, to one another and to our value as Indigenous women. Through this exhibit, student seamstresses hope you will find peace, relationship, and community. It is their expression of Truth and Reconciliation.

EXHIBITION HOURS:
Thursdays | 3pm-6pm
Fridays | 3pm-6pm
Saturdays | 1pm-4pm
Sundays | 1pm-4pm
Exhibition runs from September 5-30, 2024 at the HfA Studio located at 58 Main St. East (entrance across from River Mill Park)

SACRED STRENGTH: An Indigenous Ribbon Skirt Installation

HfA Studio, 58 Main St. East (entrance across from River Mill Park)
September 5, 2024 3:00 PM

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Rotary Dockfest returns!

Get ready for an unforgettable Canada Day long weekend in downtown Huntsville filled with games, music, food and fun! At the heart of the festivities lies the beloved Bathtub Derby, where up to forty motorized tubs navigate a challenging course on the Muskoka River. Each bathtub is sponsored by local business vying for victory in a friendly competition that raises funds for local causes. River Mill Park will also be filled with family fun including food & beverage, live music and more.

10am – Parade on Main St.
11am – Bathtub Derby
1pm – Concert in River Mill Park

Dockfest is presented by the Rotary Club of Huntsville and NyDock

DOCKFEST

Downtown Huntsville
July 12, 2025 10:00 AM

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THE 2nd ANNUAL EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET MOVES INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER

Due to this weekend’s inclement weather forecast, the En Plein Air Market, originally scheduled to run in River Mill Park on June 22 has been moved to Canvas Brewery located at 12 John St. The market will run from 10am-5pm indoors. Seventeen vendors will be on hand to display and sell their work. There will also be live music from Jack Gaughan and Adina V, Interactive activities by Hear Well Be Well and Red Pine Art Supplies, along with aerial demonstrations by Ascension Aerials.

The day will also still feature the popular En Plein Air painting event. Artists will be painting live in select downtown businesses including Cole Art Market, Cedar Canoe Books, Pharmasave, Soapstones, and Up North Games between the hours of 10am-3pm. At 4pm, these paintings will be included in a live auction at Canvas Brewery, with proceeds from the auction going to HfA’s Kareen Burns Scholarship supporting a student studying visual art in a post secondary institution or program. Note: the auction has moved from 5pm to 4pm to accommodate this new arrangement.

While we would have much preferred to be outdoors in River Mill Park, we are thankful to Canvas Brewery and the merchants of downtown Huntsville for stepping up and giving the market an indoor home for the day.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Helena Renwick ART | Painting
Craig Fairley Pottery | Ceramics
Lauren Todd Photography  | Photography
Sylvia Kerschel ART | Painting
Catajjen Boxes and Boards | Wood
JWH Designs | Jewellery & Painting
Air Art & Nature’s Drama Art Studio | Mixed Media
Demi Ghinga | Mixed Media
Morgan House Wool Works | Fibre/Wool Painting
Hoda Nicholas | Painting
Painted House – Jennifer Alexis | Painting
Birchnotes Creative | Printmaking
Danielle Vishnever Fine Art | Painting
Nan Peters Designs | Painting
Brenda Behan Turnour | Painting

Live Painting By: Tom Doherty, Robin Walton, Sharon McKenzie, Helena Renwick, Sylvia Kerschl, Pamela Dey, Demi Ghinga, Pam Carnochan, Jennifer Alexis, Dawn Huddlestone, Cindy Keefe, and Catherine Luce.

Live Music by Jack Gaughan, Adina V & Friends
Aerial Performances by Ascension Aerials
Onsite activation by Hear Well Be Well & Red Pine Art Supplies
Mural Tours by Gerry Lantaigne (11am & 2pm)
Cold Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic drinks by Canvas Brewery
Ice Cream & Paninis: Downtown Espresso

EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET

Canvas Brewery (12 John St)
June 22, 2024 10:00 AM

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AN EPIC SING-A-LONG WHERE YOU ARE PART OF THE CHOIR

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir!Choir!Choir!  presents: An EPIC 80s Sing-Along!

When it comes to pop, nothing beats the 1980s! NOTHING! From Prince, Madonna and George Michael, to Bon Jovi, Whitney, and Journey, this acid-washed decade had it all! Daveed and Nobu cherry pick the toppest of the poppiest 80s hits and will have the whole room harmonizing in no time. So dust off those leg warmers, fluff up those shoulder pads, and get ready for the best night you’ve had in 40 years! Wake up, go-go, grab your friends, and get ready to SING! your way through the 80s in style!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

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CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR!: EPIC 80’S SING-ALONG!

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 17, 2024 2:00 PM

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A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 70’S…FEATURING THE TIMELESS CLASSICS OF BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN

Award winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with “Your Song” and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters.

Utilizing spectacular visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, we return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of “My Life”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man”, “Just the Way You Are”, and many more classic hits create an evening that’s so much fun, you won’t want it to end. By the time you hit 1979, you’re begging these musicians to move back to 1970 and start all over again. With Witter at the grand piano and his incredibly talented band mates, the music is not an attempt to “recreate” or “mimic” the evening’s long list of familiar hits. Instead, Witter unleashes his golden tenor on hit after hit to recreate fully-formed mental and emotional return visits to specific landmarks in a pop culture timeline.

If you can remember where you were when Elvis may have died, this show’s for you. If you can smell the interior of your 1973 VW Beetle, you’ll recognize every song. If you watch re-runs of Gilligan’s Island or Green Acres, you’ll find yourself singing along. And if you still have your bell-bottom jeans and Puma running shoes, then you probably need more help than Witter can provide…

Now in it’s 16th year of touring, “The Piano Men” has enjoyed sold-out performances, return engagements and rave reviews in theatres across North America, Great Britain and Dubai. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip down memory lane!

THE PIANO MEN STARRING JIM WITTER

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 4, 2024 8:00 PM

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PARTY WITH THIS CANADIAN SUPER GROUP COVERING CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS TO INDIE HITS

DWAYNE GRETZKY

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 5, 2024 8:00 PM
July 6, 2024 8:00 PM

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SEAN COTTON AND THE NEW LOCALS BAND OFFER A MULTIMEDIA CONCERT INSPIRED BY LIFE IN MUSKOKA

Want to know what it’s like to live in Muskoka? Embark on this musical journey with “Living on Muskoka Time” by Mr. Muskoka himself, local troubadour Sean Cotton. This multimedia extravaganza weaves a tapestry of songs and stories inspired by the heart and soul of Muskoka: a celebration of the unique spirit that defines this cherished locale, along with the highs and lows for those living here.

A Georgetown , Ontario native and Toronto expat, Sean Cotton currently creates and performs in the Central Ontario regions of Muskoka and Almaguin Highlands. After retiring from a 20 year career on the road and in the studio as a guitar player and harmony vocalist with performing-songwriting duo The Undesirables, Sean has settled in the village of Burk’s Falls, Ontario where he operates a recording studio producing artist, recording his own albums as well as working as a jingle composer for radio.

Over the years Sean has been a sideman for artists as diverse as Indie New Country Artist Marshall Dane, Blues and R&B singer Treasa Levasseur, and Pop singer Suzie McNeil. His first record producer credit was for his longtime collaborator Folk singer Corin Raymond. Sean still receives SOCAN royalties from writing collaborations with the latter three artists.

You can see Sean performing solo from Gravenhurst to North Bay, from Burk’s Falls to Parry Sound. These performances are a highly revered one-man band experience, with Sean filling out the back beat of the music with his feet by performing percussion on a tambourine adorned guitar case and sporting ankle bells on his left leg. He is constantly creating bands to suit all occasions that get thrown his direction. He currently performs his original music with a quartet fittingly named The New Locals.

LIVING ON MUSKOKA TIME: AN ALMANAC IN SONG

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 11, 2024 8:00 PM

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ALL QUEER COUNTRY COVER BAND READY WITH SHANIA TWAIN’S GREATEST HITS AS WELL AS MANY GAY-CODED COUNTRY CLASSICS

Shania Twink is your new favourite all queer cover band! Ready with Shania Twain’s greatest hits as well as many gay-coded country classics, they are eager to show you a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda time. These hoedown hotties will be serenading you with an opening set of booty shakin’ country classics, and then they’ll close the night with the ultimate ode to a Canadian music icon – a complete performance of Shania Twain’s album Come On Over cover to cover!

If you’re not already familiar with Shania Twink, this is your chance to experience a truly outstanding ensemble of queer Canadian music talent – including CJ Wiley, Lydia Persaud, Dani Nash (July Talk), Char Aragoza (Mother Tongues), Kate Palumbo and Christine Bougie (Bahamas). These baddies don’t get together that often, so don’t snooze on this one.

SHANIA TWINK

Hillside Farm, #2295 Hwy 60
July 31, 2024 8:00 PM

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A DRAMATIC REIMAGINING OF THIS CLASSIC ALBUM FEATURING A 12-PIECE ORCHESTRA AND VOCALS FROM 4 CANADIAN POP ICONS

Toronto’s Art of Time Ensemble, led by Andrew Burashko, presents this timeless masterpiece with a 12-piece orchestra and vocals from Steven Page, Chris Murphy (Sloan), Andy Maize (Skydiggers) & Jeremy Fisher. 

Featuring thoughtfully reimagined arrangements and tight harmonies, this innovative concert celebrates the album’s groundbreaking legacy. From “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” to “A Day in the Life,”experience a powerful celebration of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, hailed by Rolling Stone as “the most important rock and roll album ever made.”

Art of Time Ensemble and Andrew Barushko
For the last 25 years, Art of Time Ensemble has been on the cutting edge of the performing arts in Canada, fusing music with theatre, dance, film and literature in unique and unprecedented ways. The list of illustrious artists who have collaborated with Art of Time includes Margaret Atwood, Peggy Baker, Brent Carver, Barbara Hannigan, Branford Marsalis, Michael Ondaatje, Madeleine Péyroux, Jackie Richardson and many others. Founded by Andrew Burashko in 1998, the Toronto based ensemble has included some of Canada’s top classical and jazz soloists as well as concertmasters and principal players from some of the world’s greatest orchestras.
With Burashko at its helm as artistic director, conductor, pianist and director, Art of Time has produced over 80 unique productions and recordings and has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe

Jeremy Fisher
Jeremy Fisher is a 4-time JUNO-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film (The Big Year, Our Idiot Brother), commercials (Volkswagen, American Airlines), and as main title TV themes (Disney, Global). Over the last 20 years Jeremy has toured the world and shared the stage with artists such as Alanis Morissette, Blue Rodeo and Indigo Girls.

ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE PERFORMS SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 23, 2024 8:00 PM

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