Live entertainment for over 110 years
Rociy Horror Picture Show
$5.00 at the door or get in free by showing a proof of purchase at any Uptown B.I.A. merchant. Come dressed up for a chance to win B.I.A. Bucks to be spent in Uptown Gravenhurst! Also Uptown Trick or Treat – Trick or Treating in participating Gravenhurst BIA stores, and children’s activities at the Opera House from 10 am until 3 pm!!
Presented by Fine Films November 15th , 6 pm
6 pm Art Show and Refreshments in Trillium Cour
7pm Short Canadian Film followed by feature film.
“Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will.” So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems.
BUCK, a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life “horse-whisperer”, he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment.
Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses – and people – with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds.
Refreshments and art show – 6pm in the Trillium Room
We Apologize For Any Inconvenience
We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused. Patrons who wish to attend an alternate performance at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville on Saturday October 29th at 2 pm, may do so. Tickets purchased at the Gravenhurst Opera House will be honoured for this event.
He has sold over 250,000 albums and his critically acclaimed music continues to grow with every record. In 2008 multi-platinum artist and pop/rock icon Richard Marx signed on to produce Canyon’s “What I Do” album. The record yielded 7 hit singles including “Just Like You”, the album’s debut single, which was written for George’s son, Kale. “I was driving my kids to school when the song came on the radio. Kale was in the backseat with his sister and I looked in the rear view mirror. He had the biggest smile on his face, but he didn’t say a word. As a parent there is no better feeling than when your kid is speechless with joy.” His young daughter, Madi got her own song too, which appeared George’s “Somebody Wrote Love” album (2006) “Madi’s Song” continues to be one of Canyon’s most requested cuts at his live shows.
Marx and Canyon teamed up again to write and record songs for the 2011 album “Better Be Home Soon.” The enhanced digital version of the album includes songs written and co-written by the likes of Marx, Matt Scannell, Johnny Reid and Kenny Rogers. “I was honored when Richard phoned me to say that he and Kenny Rogers had written a song especially for me. It was one of those ‘breathtaking moments’ that I have been lucky enough to have a few of, in my career and life.” And the song? “It’s called ‘When Love Is All You’ve Got’. Richard and I actually recorded it as a duet. It has a powerful message that resonates well in times of economic strife and we felt that it was a story that had to be told. We went deep with the songwriting in this record. There are some great ballads, but there are also a lot of fun tracks. I think it’s important to achieve a balance on a record and take the listener through some peaks and valleys.” says Canyon.
When George Canyon is performing live onstage, he is most at home. He has the entire audience in the palm of his hand and you just can’t help but want to be a part of his unique family. He is respected and well-loved and one of the most successful entertainers in the country today.
Live at the Gravenhurst Opera House October 14th 2011 at 8 pm
Presented by the Muskoka Concert Association The Henderson-Kolk Duo have established themselves as one of Canada’s premier classical guitar duos. As soloists they have combined for nine international competition prizes. As a duo they have performed throughout Canada and the United States, and made their international debut at the Mediterranean Guitar Festival in Cervo, Italy in 2006. Their many upcoming concert engagements include performing, teaching, and judging at one of the most important international guitar events in the world, the Guitar Foundation ofAmerica International Convention and Competition in June 2011.
Much of the Duo’s energy has been directed towards arranging new pieces for two guitars. Their first CD, entitled Original Guitar Transcriptions, has received airplay on CBC Radio 2 in Canada, as well as the Classical Guitar Alive! radio programme broadcast throughout the US. The Duo has recently released their second CD, which features original works for guitar as well as their own transcriptions of music by Bach and Ravel. It has received numerous glowing reviews, and was featured on Classical Guitar Alive! as a Best New Release.
THE FIRST GRADERRefreshments and art show – 6pm in the Trillium Room
Get your tickets at Penny Varney Jewellery Gallery and Gifts, and Stedmans for $6 in advance.
Valdy in Concert
A veteran of the guitar and piano from an early age, Valdy grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, born of Danish parents. From the mid-’60s, he played with the London Town Criers, the Prodigal Sons and Blake Emmons. Signed to A&M for a solo contract, Valdy recorded his first solo album, Country Man, in 1972 and soon became one of Canada’s most popular folk singers through albums such as Landscapes (1973), Family Gathering (1974), See How the Years Have Gone By (1975) and Valdy & the Hometown Band (1976). Four more albums followed for A&M: Hot Rocks (1978), Passport: Best of Valdy (1979), 1001 (1980) and Valdy’s Kids Record (1982). After one album for Duke Street entitled Notes from Places in 1985, Valdy signed with Oak Street Music and released Heart at Work in 1993. He has also collaborated with Max Bennett and Bob Ruzicka.
North Sea Gas CD Release Tour
Purchase Tickets online or at the box office. The North Sea Gas, Scottish Folk band CD Release Tour for “Tak a Dram Afore Ye Go” will land at the Gravenhurst Opera House on September 24th. North Sea Gas: Ronnie MacDonald, Grant Simpson and Dave Gilfillan Thirty years and stronger than ever!! One of Scotlands most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. They have received Gold and Silver disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association and regularly have sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!!
Their previous album “Rosslyn” received wonderful reviews from folk magazines, newspapers etc including Dirty Linen (USA), the Scots Magazine, and The Living Tradition. Their show, in the same way as their albums, consist of traditional, contemporary and self-penned material all put together in a style of their own . This proves popular during their regular tours of Scotland, America, Canada, Germany, Austria, and many other destinations every year also in TV and Radio appearances both sides of the Atlantic including Late Night Saturday and “Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour” one of the biggest radio shows in the USA.
In 2008, they recorded for Chinese television with an estimated audience of 800 million; A highlight of any bands career!
December 2009 saw the band playing in Istanbul, Turkey, for the British Consulate St Andrews Ball! and they have been invited back in 2010.
Besides the bands regular tours abroad in the last few years they have endeavoured to take their show to the theatres, art centre’s and community halls around Scotland. Touring and seeing their native land is something the band really enjoys.
We could say more but put simply “North Sea Gas” are a highly entertaining Scottish folk band who have an ever-growing fan base ranging through all age groups thus giving the “Gas” show a wonderful atmosphere.
“No airs and graces just fantastic music”…
EdinburghGuide.com (Edin/Festival 2007)
“Through their work they introduce audiences to the wider world of the folk tradition and its Riches”
John O’ Regan Living Tradition (Magazine)
Vote for Rachel Mae, CMT Finalist
Rachel Mae, last years Star Quest Winner has recently released a new album that is now available on itunes. She has also qualified as a finalist in the star studded upcoming CMT Music Festival in Burl’s Creek! .
Star Quest Contestant and finalist Jaime Payne is releasing a new CD of original music recorded in Huntsville’s own NBRS recording studio. Jaime, who competed last year in Star Quest is a finalist this year. You can see her in concert for her CD release on August 6th at 11:30 am in Huntsville at River Mill Park behind Main Street. You can also catch Jaime performing in the Gravenhurst Opera House Star Quest finale on August 19th at 7:30 pm.
Doc Walker
The Doc Walker track record as a recording unit is just as impressive as their tenacious touring schedule. The album Curve not only produced three top ten singles in two short years, the accompanying videos for “Whoever Made Those Rules” and “She Hasn’t Always Been That Way”, not to mention the smash summer hit “Rocket Girl” were amoung the most popular entries on CMT.
All Seats $35.00
Purchase Before Noon Today and Win!!!
If you purchased a ticket for the Stampeders Concert at the Gravenhurst Opera House before Noon on July 20th you were automatically entered in a draw for a night in a 2 bedroom suite or a suite at the Marriott Residence Inn at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst or dinner with the Stampeders. Order online www.gravenhurstoperahouse.com or call the boxoffice 705-687-5550 X 21
Winners have been contacted.
Opening for the Stampeders on July 23rd
Star Quest Contestant and Barrie local Cody Thompson will open for the Stampeders on July 23rd. Cody was booked after his July 13th Star Quest performance at the Opera House where he caught the attention of celebrity judge Tara Oram, local judges and Opera House management with his command of the stage, sense of humour, stellar guitar playing, classic song writing and rockin’ vocals.
In the words of Cody: “Born and raised all around Muskoka lived in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Baysville, Parry Sound, Vankoughnet and now reside in Barrie Ontario. Been playing guitar since I was 13 and perform solo and with my band Granite based out of Baysville. I love playing and performing for people and whether its a campfire with some friends or the Opera house at capacity I just love seeing people have a good time to my tunes.”
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NOTHING CHANGES UNTIL YOU DO. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_zAEGAZoFQ&feature=player_embedded Presented by Fine Films Gravenhurst ABOUT THE FILM: In 1997, Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in Mississippi under one condition: the prom had to be racially integrated. His offer was ignored. In 2008, Freeman offered again. This time the school board accepted, and history was made. Charleston High School had its first-ever integrated prom – in 2008. Until then, blacks and whites had had separate proms even though their classrooms have been integrated for decades. Canadian filmmaker Paul Saltzman follows students, teachers and parents in the lead-up to the big day. This seemingly inconsequential rite of passage suddenly becomes profound as the weight of history falls on teenage shoulders. We quickly learn that change does not come easily in this sleepy Delta town. Freeman’s generosity fans the flames of racism – and racism in Charleston has a distinctly generational tinge. Some white parents forbid their children to attend the integrated prom and hold a separate white-only dance. “Billy Joe,” an enlightened white senior, appears on camera in shadow, fearing his racist parents will disown him if they know his true feelings. PROM NIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI captures a big moment in a small town, where hope finally blossoms in black, white and a whole lot of taffeta. -David Courier, Sundance Film Festival |
Dragonfly Theatre
This years annual dinner theatre program is a hilarious British comedy set in the English countryside. Jane and Andrew’s house seems to invite disaster. When their daughter Sally’s boyfriend Geoff comes to stay he thinks that overheard conversations are sinister. This fact, complicated by the village vicar coming to tea and Geoff’s parents arriving, causes much hilarity in the true tradition of British Farce.
Doors 5:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm, Show 7:30pm
August 2nd is Show Only
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCniDaf7mw4
Due to circumstances beyond our control this show has been
Cancelled
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
“Memories of the Summer of Love” takes us back to a time of Peace, Love, and good vibrations. The show begins with the music of the early 60’s and showcases groups like The Beach Boys, Gerry & the Pacemakers, and the Monkees. We tell stories about the time period and explore the innocence of the time. We then move to the mid 60’s and talk about civil rights, and the struggle of teens to be recognized in a mostly conservative time. With music from Peter, Paul, and Mary, and Joni Mitchell we focus on the folk movement and the pair it played. We close the first act with songs from Buffalo Springfield, and Bob Dylan that reflect the Vietnam experience and the call for the end to the war in Southeast Asia. Act 2 opens with the number one song of 1967 by The Doors, although they never preformed at the Monterrey Pop festival, their anthem “Light My Fire” haled the birth of the summer of love. The show continues with a recreation of some of the most memorable performances from the Monterrey Pop festival including Janis Joplin, The Association, and Laura Nero. As the act continues we tell more stories of the time and reflect more on day to day life of a teen in 1967. Next we look at the influence that Simon and Garfunkel made and the songs that spoke to a generation. Finally we end with the music of the Mama’s and Papa’s and Scott McKenzie. Their songs where the corner stone’s of the hippy movement and the song “San Francisco” was truly the anthem for the summer of love. Our intention is for the audience to relive the music and emotion of the 60’s and hopefully rekindles the spirit of the Summer of Love and the need for social change even in our time.
Cast List for Summer of Love
Natalie Howard Vocals
Doug Varty Vocals
Paul Wilson Vocals
Penny Skolski Vocals
Tickets on-sale Wednesday May 4th
Formerly CMC Danceworks. We are ready for an exciting and fresh new year of dance. We have recently put a face lift on our studio by renaming and moving to a larger location.
We are now located at 69 Peter Street South which is in the same building as Orillia Laser Tag, across from the OPP, our entrance is facing Elgin street.
Our new studio, with over 5000 sqft of space, offers 2 spacious studio’s and a third practice room for students. We have mirrors and Ballet barres in each studio along with high quality sound equipment. Each studio has a viewing window so parents can watch their childs class. We have large modern changerooms and washrooms, and lockers are available to rent by the month for students. There is also an area for our dancers to eat and do homework. For parents, we have a bright and spacious lounge to relax in while classes are in progress. We have plenty of parking and are in a central downtown location. A very comfortable family atmosphere.
Our staff nurtures each child in a challenging and motivational environment, helping them to achieve all of their goals. Our knowledgeable instructors provide professional dance training in a caring and motivational atmosphere that helps each dancer reach their potential. Each dancer is a precious gift and it is our responsibilty to appreciate that gift. Our studio teaches the latest dance techniques as well as encouraging fun, fitness and friendships.
Mariposa Dance Company is where lasting memories are made.
We are very proud to announce that we are a Fully Certified Teaching and Exam Facility for ADAPT. We also hold a full membership with CDTA.
All dancer’s will learn the proper technique, terms and syllabus pertaining to their class. Our end of season recital is a very exciting and action filled day that all students are invited to perform in.
Come and join Orillia’s Favorite Dance school for our 7th exciting year!
We accept registrations all year round!
Tickets On Sale Monday May 2nd!!
The Academy of Dance will provide you with a warm and friendly atmosphere where discipline & hard work are combined with fun. Our teachers provide the training & encouragement to achieve self-confidence and self-discipline.
Offering classes for Pre-school to Adult, Beginners to Advanced, Recreational to Competitive, & Examination Classes.
Just 4 Kicks offers C.D.T.A. exam classes as well as competitive classes to those students whom are prepared.
As lead vocalist and bassist of iconic Canadian country roots band Prairie Oyster, deCarle is no stranger to awards and accolades. Over their career the 2008 CCMA Hall of Honour inductees have racked up an impressive list of JUNO and Canadian Country Music Awards, gold and platinum selling records and number one singles. As a songwriter deCarle has also been honoured with two SOCAN Song of the Year Awards. Once in 1994, for Prairie Oyster’s first number one single ‘Such A Lonely One’, and then again in 2008 for ‘One Way Track’, his co-write with Canadian folk legend, Willie P. Bennett.
Russell deCarl
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