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Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre is the premier arts and culture hub of Southern Georgian Bay. Beautifully restored and renovated Meaford Hall is located in historic downtown Meaford, a stone’s throw from Georgian Bay and adjacent to all amenities in an area well known for its year-round attractions. For more than a century, Meaford Hall has echoed with music, drama, and debate, serving as the cultural, social and political heart of Meaford. As a four season venue, Meaford Hall plays host to a wide variety of corporate and community events, meetings and social gatherings. A truly charming cultural and historical gem.

The Premier Arts and Cultural Centre in Southern Georgian Bay

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An evening in support of the Pursuits Program at Georgian Bay Community School, sponsored by Mountain Life

Magazine, Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation, The Kearns Paara Group and The Corner Café & Grill. This unique fundraiser

begins with a Silent Auction and Reception in the Galleries, followed by speaker Les Timms and two films, “Under an Arctic Sky”

underanarcticsky.com and “The Moment” thisisthemomentmovie.com Presented by Mountain Life.

Fri. January 12 $22 6pm Reception 7pm Presentation/Film

PURSUITS Film Festival

Walk the Line, A Tribute to Johnny Cash features singer Gavan Rousseau

as the Man in Black. Backed by a four-piece

band, this look-alike, sound-alike

performer will sing all your favourite

Cash songs including Cry; Folsom Prison Blues; Boy Named Sue;

I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire. Presented by Meaford Hall

Friday, January 19th 8pm | $35

Sat. Jan. 208pm $38The Second City’s Touring Company will continue celebrating Canada with an unforgettable show of classic and original Canadian sketch comedy, along with hilarious unscripted improvisation!Featuring the next generation of talent, Canada: The Thinking Man’s America features an ever-changing selection of our favourite and funniest Canadian sketches and characters from the past fifty years, as well as the improvisation for which Second City is famous. www.secondcity.com Presented by Meaford Hall

CLASSIC ALBUMS L IVE

LED ZEPPELIN 1 $45 | $54

Classic Albums Live brings Led Zeppelin 1 to life in this replication “note for note, cut for cut” concert. This album established their fusion style of both blues and rock. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and recreates those albums live on stage. Using the world’s best musicians, fans are treated to an exact replication of the album followed by a second set of the featured artist’s greatest hits. www.classicalbumslive.com Presented by Meaford Hall

Wed. Feb. 21 8pm

Thurs. Feb. 22 8pm, $45 | $50

Fri. Feb. 16 8pm $38Tonight is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars. And remember GREASE is the word… The evening begins with your Sing-a-long Grease host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free fun pack during the film and suggest some appropriate heckles and accompanying actions. Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing (and dancing) along to the lyrics on the screen. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. Presented by Meaford Hall

Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Named as one of “The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever” (CBC Music), she has been dubbed “Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul” by her fans and peers. As a platinum-selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top Ten pop, R&B and dance music charts. Jullyblack.com Presented by Meaford Hall

The Beckett Family is sure to get your toes tappin’ with their arrangements of traditional country music and old time fiddling. Their show captures the corners of traditional music from Western Swing to Bluegrass, includes exhilarating step dancing, down home humour and old time fiddling. Presented by Meaford Hall.

Beckett The

FamilySun. Feb. 25 2pm $27

LOWEST OF THE LOW

Thurs. March 1 8pm $42 | $50

The Lowest of the Low was one of the most influential bands on the Canadian alternative music scene in the early 1990s, garnering

widespread critical acclaim and radio play. Their most successful album, Shakespeare My Butt, was later named one of the ten greatest albums

in Canadian music history in three successive reader polls by the music magazine Chart.

The band is touring in support of their new record,

titled ‘Do The Right Now.’ www.lowestofthelow.com

Presented by Inside the Music

SHANIA TWINA Tribute to Shania Twain

Shania Twin is the ultimate Shania Twain tribute! Featuring Donna Huber and backed by her band, this performance will feature all the hits. Even Shania Twain said “Donna is the best Shania Twain Tribute out there!” Presented by Meaford Hall

Sat. March 10 8pm $35

An Intimate Evening with

CKJULLY BLACK

From Beatlemania to Wings, experience the music of Paul McCartney from all your favourite albums including Sgt Peppers, Abbey Road, Wings Across America and Rock Show. The McCartney Years is an international touring production recreating McCartney’s music in a 2+hour concert show. www.themccartneyyears.net Presented by Meaford Hall

Thurs. March 15 8pm $47

The world’s no.1 Paul McCartney concert experience. The music of the Beatles and Wings live!

Fri. March 16 2pm $25 | $15

Recommended ages 4-8 yrs | 50 mins + Q&A Wendy Darling is sad to learn that she’s growing too old for the nursery, and must move to the adult wing of the house. But when an adventurous young boy offers to fly her to Neverland where she can stay young forever, Wendy is catapulted into an adventure filled with pixies, pirates, and talking trees! Presented by Meaford Hall

Peter Pan by DuffleBag Theatre

Sat. April 21 8pm $35

Thurs. April 19 8pm $39 plus CIF ($45)STEVE

PATTERSONPatterson is a veteran headline comic with material that covers everything from personal stories to social commentary to songs that aren’t pop hits but should

be. He is now out to prove that, 20 years in, he’s just reaching his comedic peak. To anyone he might

offend, he’s sorry in advance. And to anyone he’s offended along the way, he’s sorry in retrospect.

But fans of Patterson will know, the only thing he might really have to apologize for is making people laugh too hard. Get your tickets now for Steve Patterson’s “20th anniversorry tour”.

You won’t be, well…sorry. www.stevepatterson.ca Presented by Hey Bear Productions.

Award-winning stand-up comedian

5th favorite son of John & Kathleen Patterson

Thurs. April 12 8pm $75 | $90

With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group”. Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass displays the full range from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes to new compositions and arrangements created especially for them – from formal classical presentation to music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and, most of all, fun – but never at the expense of the music. www.canadianbrass.com Presented by Meaford Hall

Trevor MacKenzie BandThe

The Trevor MacKenzie Band is a new project picking up where the Maple Blues Award winning MacKenzie Blues Band left off. Trevor MacKenzie and drummer Mike Weir have set out to continue their explosive blues/rock tradition as they explore the deep roots of their long-time musical partnership. While poised to take the blues world by storm, Trevor MacKenzie has been described as “One of the most dangerous guitar players in Canada” and he engages audiences with his brand of soulful and playful musicianship. Presented by Bognor Jam Productions, Promotions and Consulting. Sat. April 28 7:30pm $27

Fresh Horses is a high energy show band that performs all the

hits of Garth Brooks. Les Smith looks and sounds so much like

Brooks that people forget they are watching a Tribute Act.

Presented by Meaford Hall

GARTH BROOKS TributeFresh Horses

Sat. April 14 8pm $45 | $50

One of the most celebrated Canadian roots musicians of all time, having sold in excess of 500,000 albums, Ashley has garnered international acclaim by playing the fiddle in that hard-nosed, traditional Cape-Breton style, while adding his own spin, mixing genres and updating Celtic music to appeal to a broader spectrum of fans. Ashley broke through to the mainstream with the double-platinum genre-bending Hi, How Are You Today? International radio play for the single, Sleepy Maggie made Ashley an instant Canadian icon. www.ashleymacisaac.com Presented by Meaford Hall.

ASHLEY MACISAAC

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Mon. March 19 8pm $95|$115Multi-Juno winning Canadian Icon Tom Cochrane and his band Red Rider will take the stage at Meaford Hall for one night only as they tour to promote the 25th anniversary of hit record Mad, Mad World. www.tomcochrane.com Presented by Meaford Hall

Proudly supporting the communities we live in!

Today’s Lite Hits &Yesterday’s Favourites

Meaford & South Georgian Bay

GTA, York Region, Simcoe, Barrie

On the Screen

Dunkirk Thurs. January 11Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan wrote and directed this historical thriller about the Dunkirk evacuation. When 400,000 British and Allied troops end up trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, following a catastrophic defeat, a number of civilian boats set out to rescue them before they are decimated by the approaching Nazi forces. Rated PG. 1h 46min

The Glass Castle Thurs. February 8A young woman (Brie Larson) reflects on her unconventional upbringing at the hands of her artsy, nonconformist parents (Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts), which sometimes resulted in the family living in poverty. Now married to a man who works in finance (Max Greenfield) in New York, she faces criticism from her parents that she’s betrayed their values. Rated 14A. 2h 7min.

Breathe Thurs. March 8In 1950s England, Robin Cavendish (Andrew Garfield) and his wife Diana (Claire Foy) are enjoying a fairy-tale romance when Robin is paralyzed after contracting polio. When an inventor friend (Hugh Bonneville) builds him a wheelchair with a respirator attached, Robin resolves to continue his adventures. Rated PG, 1h 58 min

Beatriz at Dinner Thurs. March 22Beatriz (Salma Hayek), an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt (John Lithgow) is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same. Rated R, 83 min

Lady Bird Thurs. April 5This coming-of-age tale set in 2002 Sacramento centers on Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan), an eccentric teenager who prefers to go by the name “Lady Bird.” Over the course of her senior year of high school, Lady Bird deals with the pangs of first love and clashes with her mother (Laurie Metcalf ) over her plans for the future. Rated 14A, 1h 34 min

The Big Sick Thurs. January 25A Pakistani-American standup comedian (Kumail Nanjiani) falls for a white grad student (Zoe Kazan), and decides to keep their uncertain romance a secret from his traditionalist, Muslim family. However, their relationship gets more serious when she develops a mysterious illness, which in turn forces him to bond with her parents (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano). Rated 14A. 2h

THURSDAY FLICKS Showtime is 4pmAll films just $10 in advance, $12 day of show Watch the trailers at meafordhall.ca/onthescreen

Sponsored by Scott Kocher &

Paul Boulter of TD Wealth

Sat. May 5 8pm $35

Fri. May 4 8pm $35|$40

Only the Lonely A Tribute to Roy OrbisonOnly the Lonely features operatic tenor Elton Lammie. As a country singer, Elton has won dozens of talent competitions in Canada and the USA. Roy Orbison had one of the most unique, powerful and cherished voices in recorded music history and Elton is one of very few Roy tribute artists in the world that sings the songs in the original keys. He has taken this music all over Canada and the USA and even to other countries including England, Scotland, Japan and Italy. He will be covering all the Roy Orbison hits including Only the Lonely; Pretty Woman; and I’m Hurting. Presented by Meaford Hall

After five decades in the biz, the adjectives ‘prolific’ and ‘eclectic’ frequently pop up in

Rik Emmett’s profiles. Following over a dozen platinum albums from his Triumph years, he’s

produced 19 more as a non-platinum indie, ranging from rock to blues to jazz to

folk to classical – which led to the making of a new full-blown rock record

again in 2016. International notoriety earned him entry into three Canadian

Halls of Fame, and a star on the Walk of Fame in his old hometown. www.rikemmett.com

Presented by Meaford Hall.

RIK EMMETT

Coast to Coast and Back Again Holger Majorahn & Jennifer Stenberg Until January 27

Strokes January 30 - March 25Strokes is comprised of various works completed since 2012 by Meaford artist Dean Raeburn-Bell. The collection includes interpretations of the natural world inspired by contemporary painters. The paintings often incorporate thickly applied paint, vibrant colour and bold brush work. The exhibit traces the development of the artist’s style and intrinsic joy rooted in making strokes. https://sites.google.com/site/fullerhouseartstudio/

Inspired Palettes South Simcoe Palette ClubMarch 27 - May 5A general exhibition of varied mediums and subject matter by artists of the South Simcoe Palette Club, who meet once a week to share info and support each other in their work. www.Southsimcoepaletteclub.ca

Galleries Galleries are open 7 days a week. Occasionally private functions restrict

viewing, please call to confirm hours.

of the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s!

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PAINT Jam! Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm Jan 31, Feb 28, March 28, April 25, May 30$40 per session includes all materials, instruction, and a glass of wine or local microbrew! Join instructor and fabulous artist Suzette Terry as she

tours you through the world of visual art in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. From beginner to seasoned artists, all are welcome. Take this time for your-self, indulge your mind, incite the creativity within you and walk away with a painting. Pre-registration is required, all materials supplied. suzette-terry.com

The Foster Festival production of Wrong for Each Other by Norm FosterJuly 17-21$35 ticket + HST

Summer TheatreBuy all three and save 10%!

Billets needed for the actors please contact the Box Office for details

Orillia Opera House Productions’ Murder at the Howard Johnson’sSept 12-15 | $35 ticket + HST

Memories of the

1967August 8-11 | $40 ticket + HST

created by Chris McHarge

& Colin Stewart

Two traveling painters, inspired by the natural splendour of Canada have created a new colourful collection of famous & fascinating off the beaten track scenes. www.artsonten.com

Featured mini exhibition... Marilyn Leischnig Abstraction

December 2018 - March 2019

M A J O REXHIBITION

MEAFORD HALL

ABSTRAC TIONMunich to Malaga

Marylin Leischnig