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The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts would like to thank Canadian Heritage and Ontario Arts Council for their ongoing programming support.

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Richard Scarry's Busytown

Sunday March 4, 1:00 pm
Koba Entertainment

Recommended for ages 2 to 5
Follow the adventures of Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will, Pig Won't and more as they put their minds together to solve the many daily mysteries of Busytown.
 

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Alice in Wonderland

Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 pm
THÉÂTRE TOUT A TRAC

A tardy rabbit, an egg on a wall that fears his fall, a grinning cat, a Mad Hatter that sips his tea, a Queen of Hearts who enjoys chopping off heads, and a young girl who refuses to do her homework. Alice in Wonderland revisited by Théâtre Tout à Trac: A marvelous tribute to childhood, to power of dreams and imagination. For children and adults who still enjoy chasing white rabbits.

"This production, full of superb puppets, is a perfect way to stimulate the imagination of both children and adults. " ~ CHRISTIAN SAINT-PIERRE, Voir

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Women Fully Clothed

Friday February 3, 2012 @ 8pm

Join the all-star cast of four of the funniest women in Canada, Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek, as they perform brand new material of lighthearted and hilarious sketch comedy featuring scenes that capture and reflect what's going on in the hearts and minds of women today.

"They've won over crowds at the Edinburgh Festival and recently impressed the sold-out gala audience at Chicago Second City's 50th anniversary celebrations, where Joe Flaherty told them they should take the show to Broadway."
- GLENN SUMI, NOW Magazine

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Coco Love Alcorn

Saturday February 18, 2012 @ 8:30pm
Studio Theatre

Coco Love Alcorn sings Joyful Soul; a sparkling alloy of jazz, soul and contemporary folk. Her voice is hailed as 'extraordinary' (Vancouver Province), 'beautiful' (Canadian Musician) and 'stunning' (Star Phoenix). As a performer she is always in the moment; playful and witty, joyful and genuine, soulful and compelling. Don't miss this intimate evening with a rising Canadian star!

"The daughter of Canadian jazz singer John Alcorn, she smoulders both vocally and physically ... her striking appearance fortunately coincides with a robust musical talent."
. ECHO WEEKLY

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Emilie-Claire Barlow

Friday February 24, 2012 @ 8pm

Emilie-Claire leads her stellar band through innovative arrangements of American-songbook treasures, rhythmic bossa nova and elegant ballads. Her live shows continue to endear herself to audiences everywhere with her relaxed, polished demeanour, her charming humour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty!

""Her clarity and, more important, her accuracy set her apart from the many other singers around town."
. MARK MILLER, Globe and Mail
"Barlow sings with winning verve, cheering articulation and a daring that's all too rare."
- THE JAZZ REPORT

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National Dance Compay of Ireland's "Rhythm of the Dance"

Saturday February 25, 2012 @ 8pm

This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient with the traditions of Irish step dancing featuring a live band, three tenors & some 22 dancers.

"The troupe was outstanding, their timing perfect. This was a team that was working together as a well-oiled machine."
- UNOA BRONGERS, www.celticcafe.com

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Shake It Up

Friday March 2, 8:00 pm

Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written) The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each of the players has brushed up on his " thee's" and " thou's" to bring you a show filled with off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare.  The performance could reveal a tragedy, comedy, or history. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed, or written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new!


 

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Master Guitar Seminars - Session 1

Saturday, March 3rd at 1:00pm
Studio Theatre

Canadian blues guitar sensation, JW Jones, shares his techniques on swing blues, Jump blues and just plain blues and the power of performance.

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Monkey Junk & JW Jones

Saturday March 3, 8:00 pm

The buzz around JW's blues swing guitar playing has earned him a Maple Blues Award for Electric Act of the Year, and rave reviews featured in Blues Revue Magazine. Next Monkey Junk bring their swamp boogie blues to the stage. Winners of the 2010 American Blues Music Awards and Maple Blues Award Electric Act.

" ...a band with enormous talent, dazzling versatility and unlimited potential."
- JOHN TAYLOR, blogcritics.org

"JW Jones is one of this country's top blues guitar stars"
-THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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Kim Mitchell

Thursday March 8, 2012 @ 8 pm

Canadian rock icon, Kim Mitchell brings his brilliant songbook to Oakville for one rocking evening. From his early days with Max Webster through h1s successful solo career. Kim Mitchell has classic rock anthems including, Paradise Skies. Battle Scar. Million Vacations. Go for a Soda and Patio Lanterns to name a few. Join Kim in a celebration of Canadian rock history!

Kim and his band still kick ass after all these years.  If you love Kim Mitchell and have never seen him lives, go see him.  It's a great time.  Kim is simply a great Canadian musician and a timeless classic."
- reviews.ticketmaster.ca

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The 605 Collective: Audible

Wednesday March 7, 8:00 pm

Youth friendly performance.

In this collaborative work, five rambunctious performers jump, dive and collide to create a rough-and-tumble dance, transforming today's hypercommunication into a highly athletic contact sport. With the increasingly electronic social culture, Audible explores and exaggerates the overwhelming and often abrasive changes t o how we choose, or are now forced, to connect.

"...Audible doesn't just look cool;it looks cool with meaning, exploring the idea of disconnection in a wired world where texting and Twittering have replaced face-to-face contact. " ~ JANET SMITH, www.straight.com

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Volcano Theatre Company: Goodness

Friday March 30, 8:00 pm
In The Studio Theatre

With time-shifting tales-within-tales, and actors stepping in and out of roles, award-winning playwright and novelist Michael Redhill takes the audience on a gripping and, at times darkly funny journey through the life of a recently-divorced writer as he wrestles with a failed marriage, his family's Holocaust history, and the story of a much more recent atrocity told to him by Althea, a mysterious woman with a chilling secret.
 
"Volcano is . . .bold, experimental and bubbling with ideas." ~ The Toronto Star
"Gripping and important." ~ The New York Times
"One of the top ten shows of the past decade." ~ NOW Magazine

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Classic Albums Live: The Doors L.A. Woman

Thursday April12, 8:00pm

"Well, I just got into town about an hour ago, took a look around to see which way the wind blow" then call the box office right away to catch The Doors "L.A. Woman" as performed by Classic Albums Live. Once again the eighth and last studio album by an iconic American band, with hits "Riders on the Storm", "Love Her Madly" and "L.A.Woman", don't miss this chance to enjoy the power and passion of the Doors!

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Just for Laughs Roadshow

Friday April 13th, 8:00 pm

Some of the best comedians from The Montreal Comedy Festival take to the stage for a night of side splitting fun. This hilarious show of stand-up comedy offers irreverent, laugh-a-minute styles, made popular by the Comedy Network "Just for Laughs" television program. Here is your chance to see the hottest comedy stars live!

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Jacob Moon

Saturday April 21, 8:30 pm
Studio Theatre

Jacob Moon is known for his amazing live show which features his command of the guitar (often sounding like an entire orchestra), and his renowned skill as a "live looper". His You Tube version of Rush's Subdivisions received the attention of Geddy Lee who insisted Jacob play the song at the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame Gala. Don't miss this chance to see one of Canada's rising talents in an intimate space.

"Jacob Moon is an exceedingly gifted and watchable performer. . .seems completely at home on stage. "
- RON SEXSMITH, singer·songwriter

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Sultans of String

Thursday May 3, 8:00 pm

Sultans of String thrill their audiences with unstoppable grooves, fiery violin dances with rumba-flamenco guitar while a funk bass lays down layers and depth of sound. With a mix of Spanish Flamenco. Arabic folk. Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz, the Sultans celebrate musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity.
 
"Chris McKhool and the boys were fantastic! They can play my Bar Mitzvah."
- BOB EZRIN, Producer (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Kiss)

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The Menaka Thakkar Dance Company

Friday May 4, 8:00 pm

Youth friendly performance
For over 30 years, the Menaka Thakkar Dance Company has been a unique treasure in Canada's dance world. Canada's oldest Indian dance company exposes audiences to the stunning beauty of traditional Indian dance, while remaining open to other dance cultures in the creation of new works. They have earned a reputation for artistic excellence, presenting works that are visually spectacular and infused with drama.

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Master Guitar Seminar - Session 2

Saturday, May 5 @ 1 pm
Studio Theatre

Joanne Shaw Taylor shares the secrets of playing like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix in a power trio setting. Her mastering of the Telecaster has quickly been drawing fans around the globe.

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Joanne Shaw Taylor

Saturday May 5, 8:00 pm

The power trio- that's the kind of band which suits Joanne Shaw Taylor, like Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Paladins or Jimi Hendrix. At the tender age of 16, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, felt her skills on the Telecaster were so perfect he took her on tour with his group D.V.P. in 2002 . Now at the age of 25, Joanne is regarded by many Guitar magazines as one of the greats.  Don't miss this chance to experience a legend in the making!

"She plays with more attitude and flare than most. Massive potential here. Inspiring."
- GUITARIST MAGAZINE
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. "
- BLUE PR INT MAGAZINE
"Joanne IS the new face of the blues. "
- BLUES MAITERS

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