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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE WELL LOVED FILMS! Maintaining up to date equipment is very important for a theatre, but it is also costly. To fundraise for a new screen and to pay tribute to the original history of our theatre, we’re hosting a handful of family films again this season. Doors open at 1:00pm and films begin at 2:00pm. Please join us for some movie fun! Admission is pay what you can by donation.
THE POLAR EXPRESS DECEMBER 14, 2014
OPEN SEASON* JANUARY 11, 2015
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*previously published film was not available on this date. Sid Williams Theatre Society | Winter 2015 Performance Guide 3
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MARCH
"L" Stories of Love and Loss (True Colours) - Dec 5 & 6
NIFPA Variety Showcase - Mar 6
BMFF World Tour - Dec 7 ●
Pantuso Dance Workshop - Mar 8
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular Dec 9 & 10 Winter Harp - Dec 11 ●
NIFPA Dance Gala - Mar 7 Mattina Musica feat. Bergmann Piano Duo - Mar 9 ●
A Rock 'n' Roll Christmas - Dec 13
Big Sugar - Mar 10 ● *STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
FAMILY FILM: The Polar Express - Dec 14 ●
Radical Reels Tour - Mar 14 ●
Laurie Tinkler Dancers' The Nutcracker - Dec 19 & 20
Comox Valley Camera Club - Mar 21
CLT's Narnia: The Musical Version - Dec 27 - 31
JANUARY CLT's Narnia: The Musical Version - Jan 2 & 3
BICKLE THEATRE ORIGINAL: Some Like It Hot - Mar 22 Shane Koyczan - Mar 24 AMADEUS: Dances With Wolfgang - Mar 27 ●
Sid's Vaudeville Follies - Jan 10
APRIL
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CLT's Quartet - Apr 10 - 12, 16 - 18
Abbamania & Night Fever - Jan 14
Just In Time Vocal Jazz - Apr 25
Snowed In Comedy Tour - Jan 16
Derek Edwards - Apr 23
Kiwanis Club Fundraiser - Jan 17
Pantuso Dance Groove - Apr 30 - May 2
BICKLE THEATRE ORIGINAL The Wizard of Oz - Jan 18 Real Country: Michelle Wright - Jan 24 Stuart McLean & The Vinyl Cafe - Jan 29 Jazz Icon - Marcus Roberts Trio - Jan 31
MAY Brendan McLeod & The Fugitives - May 8 ● Hornby Island Blues Festival - May 10 Triple Heat Dance - May 21 - 23
FEBRUARY
Laurie Tinkler School of Dance - May 29 & 30
Mattina Musica feat. Sarah Hagen (solo) - Feb 2 ●
JUNE
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Valley Dance - June 3 - 6
FAMILY FILM: Babe - Feb 8
Brian Kruse School of Dance - June 12 & 13
BICKLE THEATRE ORIGINAL: Meet Me In St. Louis - Feb 15 Island Agricultural Show - Feb 13 & 14 Dr. Gabor Maté: Peer Orientation Feb 16 & 17 North Island Festival of Performing Arts Feb 18 - Mar3 Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin - Feb 26
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Board of Directors: Back row (l to r): Tansy Pauls, Suzanne Linnell, Charles Massey, Neil Havers Front row (l to r): Heather McFetridge, Wayne Anderson, Gail Limber. Not pictured: Darryl Calnan and Marty Douglas.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS As we head into the Christmas season, we on the board of the Sid Williams Theatre Society want to remind you that the gift of entertainment beats a new tie or a pair of gloves every time! Become a member of our society and stuff those Christmas stockings with one of our “4 OR MORE” discount show packages. Then let our Winter and Spring lineup put you and your family in the proper Christmas spirit. Speaking of spirits, as the namesake of Sid Williams,
we are pretty confident that Sid’s spirit will be clicking its heels when we start our 2015 programming with a Vaudeville show in the grand tradition of Theatre Royale in Barkerville, where so many characters created by the man himself came to life. 2015 marks the City of Courtenay’s 100th anniversary, so the chief aim of our 2015 season will be to host a year long party for our city. We’re going to do that by taking advantage of the new relationships we have
nurtured over the past year. In January, we will be partnering with Vancouver Island Musicfest and Discover Comox Valley on two headline events in the WinterJAM100 concert lineup. Then, throughout 2015, the Sid will be collaborating with the Courtenay Museum and Comox Valley Art Gallery to showcase the role that culture has played in building our community. We think things have never looked better at the Sid Williams Theatre so “Come and See”!
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Triple Heat Dance FX 2015 May 21-23 Look for tickets on sale in April through the Sid Williams Theatre 250-338-2430 or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com
BECOME A MEMBER
Join our community and enhance your theatre experience! By becoming a Sid Williams Theatre Society member, you directly support our mandate to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural, and recreational activities for our community. In addition to supporting us, you also receive some great perks!
Members enjoy: • Complimentary ticket exchanges within the Blue Circle Series with the purchase of 4 OR MORE performances
Choose the membership that's right for you:
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Regular $30
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BLUE CIRCLE SERIES MEMBER 4 OR MORE PACK A multi-performance discount price on the purchase of 4 OR MORE. Members can purchase a ticket to 4 OR MORE different shows and receive a special price on each show - build your own ticket package!
WHAT IS THE BLUE CIRCLE SERIES? As a community arts organization, the Sid Williams Theatre Society strives to enrich the Comox Valley’s cultural activities. Each year between September and June, we proudly present a diverse season of professional performing artists. Presenting a performance means we have carefully selected and contracted the artists to appear locally, unlike commercial or community user groups who select available dates to rent the theatre for their shows. Blue is the colour of inspiration. The circle celebrates inclusion. It symbolizes our eyes and opening awareness. It represents the infinite nature of energy. It symbolizes the cycles of time, the movements of seasons. The circle is sacred to many cultures, and beckons the viewer to be drawn in, like a spotlight on our stage. Sid Williams Theatre Society | Winter 2015 Performance Guide 9
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By phone 250.338.2430 or email info@sidwilliamstheatre.com. Sid Williams Theatre Society | Winter 2015 Performance Guide 11
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR DECEMBER 7, 2014 7:00 PM
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. From approximately 350 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favourites are among the films chosen to travel the globe. Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! Visit sidwilliamstheatre.com for the film list and descriptions.
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WINTER HARP
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“Magical.., enchanting, ...mesmerizing,” these are words that describe Winter Harp, an acclaimed ensemble of harps, flutes, medieval instruments, percussion, poetry and song.
Join this Yuletide ensemble as it whisks you to a far-off land of moonlight, castles and snow. It’s like being in an ethereal medieval dream of hauntingly beautiful, yet as cozy and warm as Christmas. Gorgeous medieval attire and a stage set with candles and breathtakingly beautiful backdrops of cathedral and snow add to the beauty of this unique show. Carols, both familiar and ancient, will set your heart singing as you journey with the musicians to Christmases of long ago.
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JANUARY 24, 2015 8:00 PM
JANUARY 31, 2015 8:00 PM
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PLEASE NOTE: These shows are festival seating. Those patrons requiring wheelchair accessible seating must purchase tickets by phone or in person at the Sid Williams Theatre and notify staff of their requirements. Limited accessible seating available. Presented in partnership with 16 Sid Williams Theatre Society | Winter 2015 Performance Guide
MATTINA MUSICA
Italian for “Morning Music,� Mattina Musica is a 5 concert series of classical music, each taking place on a Monday morning. Patrons are warmly invited to meet in the Sid Williams Theatre lobby at 9:45 am for tea, coffee, and conversation before the 10:30 am concert. The series is hosted by pianist Sarah Hagen, and this season's earlier guests included cellist Rebecca Wenham, flautist Krzysztof Kaczka, and soprano Anne Grimm. February will feature a solo performance by Sarah and the Bergmann Piano Duo will be her special guests in March.
Co-presented by Sarah Hagen and the Sid Williams Theatre Society
EACH PERFORMANCE
Member $22
Regular $27
Student/ Group 10+ $20
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SARAH HAGEN (solo) FEBRUARY 2, 2015 BERGMANN PIANO DUO MARCH 9, 2015 The musicians, all known for their world-class artistry and perceptive, eloquent, and entertaining commentary, take time to offer personal insights into the music.
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THE ACOUSTICAL SOUNDS OF BIG SUGAR MARCH 10, 2015 BIG SUGAR have always been known for their powerful, high volume live performances. Now, audiences will get a rare chance to see Gordie Johnson and the entire BIG SUGAR family in an intimate and
entirely acoustic setting. “Most of our songs were written and conceived on acoustic instruments,” explains Gordie,“ This also gives folks a chance to hear the influences that inform our style.” Reggae, blues, and jazz have always walked hand in hand with the rocking BIG SUGAR sound. Here they will be at the forefront as showcased on their new release
‘YARDSTYLE’. Mr Chill’s blues harmonica and Johnson’s vocals mixed with Jamaican folk rhythms and Garry Lowe’s signature bass lines along with a stage of Bredren are sure to conjure an unforgettable concert experience. Be sure to join us for this intimate and acoustic night with Big Sugar!
Ticket details not available at press time. Please visit our website www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or contact our Ticket Centre for details. 18 Sid Williams Theatre Society | Winter 2015 Performance Guide
RADICAL REELS TOUR MARCH 14, 2015 7:00 PM
Member $24
Regular $29
Student $19
Groups 10+ $19
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A wildly popular presentation of the best highadrenaline films entered into the Banff Mountain Film Festival competition. The Radical Reels program is made up of short, action-packed climbing, paddling, mountain biking, BASE jumping, skiing, snowboarding, and other adrenaline sport films. Tour organizers always keep an eye out for films that feature a fresh approach, a new sport, and a radically independent spirit.
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AMADEUS - DANCES WITH WOLFGANG
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MARCH 27, 2015 7:30 PM The music of Mozart and of Queen’s Freddie Mercury meet in this incredible balletic journey to stardom. It follows the tumultuous career of one of the world’s most famous composers, featuring new classical and contemporary choreography.
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Ballet Victoria uses narrative, humour, depth, and classical and popular cultural references to create works that attract a diverse audience. Artistic Director Paul Destrooper choreographs to well known classical and popular music in ways that allow the dancer’s movements to tell a story and give audiences a familiar connection to each show.
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ENTER TO WIN OUR NEW YEAR’S EVE RAFFLE! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $20,000 and one of these amazing prizes could be yours. GRAND PRIZE Two (2) roundtrip tickets for anywhere WestJet flies!
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3RD PRIZE A custom season package (a pair of tickets to any 6 events in the Sid Williams Theatre, valid for 1 year) PLUS a backstage dinner with a participating performer.
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MAJOR FUNDING PARTNERS
Thank you to our major funding partners who help make the work we do possible.
SUPERSTAR PROGRAM SUPPORTERS
Thanks to the generous support of TD Canada Trust and BC Gaming funds we’re able to increase the number of ticket donations to individuals, families, and youth who otherwise would not have access to cultural events at the theatre. Thank you!
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WHY FUNDRAISE? The Sid Williams Theatre Society is a registered charitable organization with a mandate to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural, and recreation activities in the Comox Valley and surrounding regions through its operations of the Sid Williams Theatre. Our fundraising activities support everything from technical equipment purchases to high school bursaries, to our Superstar program which allows us to provide free tickets to individuals, families, and youth who otherwise would not have access to cultural events at the theatre.
WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MANDATE Purchase tickets Attending events at the theatre is a win-win! You get to see an incredible performance, and your ticket handling fees help cover the costs of operational infrastructure like our electronic ticketing system.
Become a member A large membership base is critically important to our success in receiving various arts and culture grants.
Donate to the Society Whether it's a one time contribution or regular installments, donations can be made in any amount and applied to an area of the donor's choice. Areas include ongoing capital improvements to the theatre building and equipment; a bursary fund that provides educational opportunities for local youth; the Superstar program that provides free theatre tickets to low income individuals, families, and youth who would not otherwise have access to cultural events; and an endowment fund that provides for the society's long term operations.
Buy a raffle ticket Lots of great prizes in our annual raffle! See page 25 of this guide for more details.
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2014 - 2015 BLUE CIRCLE SERIES OPENING WEEKEND
The MatinĂŠe - September 19, 2014
We had an amazing opening to our 2014 - 2015 Blue Circle Series with spectacular performances by Good For Grapes, The Matinee, and Evalyn Parry's SPIN. Congratulations to Arzeena Hamir, winner of this gorgeous GIANT Simple 3 bike from our SPIN show sponsor Courtenay Recreation!
THANKS TO OUR SHOW SPONSORS FOR EVALYN PARRY'S SPIN!
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SPOTLIGHT ON A SEASON CORPORATE PARTNER
Best Western Plus: The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre and their family of brands join us again this season as a corporate partner. Conveniently located in Downtown Courtenay, is it the only full service hotel in the Comox Valley. From a fun night out at the Flying Canoe West Coast Pub to a catered meal from The Westerly Catering Co., they’ve got you covered! Visit www.thewesterlyhotel.ca for the latest deals and information. Be sure to check out the Dinner Out! deals offered at the Flying Canoe and Westerly Family Restaurant (see page 11 for more details).
MEDIA PARTNERS
We are grateful to both our local newspapers for their generous support of the Blue Circle Series! They recognize the importantance of arts and culture in creating this vibrant community we call home. THANK YOU!
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BICKLE THEATRE ORIGINALS We are taking part in the City of Courtenay's centennial festivities by celebrating the history of our building and its beginnings as a cinema when it opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935. Join us for 3 nights of classic film featuring prizes and popcorn! And of course, costumes are encouraged.
THE WIZARD OF OZ JANUARY 18, 2015 7:00 PM
MEET ME IN ST.LOUIS FEBRUARY 15, 2015 7:00 PM
SOME LIKE IT HOT MARCH 22, 2015 7:00 PM Admission is by donation, pay what you can. All proceeds support technical equipment updgrades at the theatre. 32 Sid Williams Theatre Society | Winter 2015 Performance Guide
SID'S VAUDEVILLE FOLLIES
Photo courtesy of the Courtenay & District Museum (Stubbs collection).
JANUARY 10, 2015 7:00 PM In the spirit of “Skattered Skits” and Barkerville’s Theatre Royale, the Sid Williams Theatre Society will usher in 2015 with a special production to celebrate the City of Courtenay’s 100th birthday, Sid’s Vaudeville Follies. Hop in the time machine with us and enjoy a true live variety performance in the spirit of old time Vaudeville. The song and dance man, the circus act, the card shark, the chorus line dancers, the comedian, and so much more. This true to form reproduction of an old time Vaudeville show will take you back to the awe and laughter of a historical era of show business. Hosted by the one and only Kenny Shaw, the show features songsters, hoofers, jokesters and corny characters that Sid himself would be proud of! Sid's Vaudeville Follies, come one , come all! This here’s a must see! Ticket details unavailable at press time. Please visit our website or contact our Ticket Centre for details.
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