MY Place has released the Performance Series for this winter. Five local groups, including the Whistler Arts Council, Alta Lake School. The Whistler Singers, the Millennium Rotary Club and Moving Chords Youth Show Choir, have joined forces to each sponsor a series during the winter.
"We decided to come together as a group and work together with the Performance Series in terms of marketing," says Doti Niedemayer, executive director of the Whistler Arts Council.
"This brochure we’ve put together for the entire series is an excellent opportunity to market what is happening at MY place over the next few months, rather than getting five different brochures from five different groups."
The brochure also gives locals an opportunity to plan out over the winter the shows they might want to see and save money by buying a package deal. Last year many shows sold out, including some of the acts that are back again this year. "Everybody prices their own shows, which are often determined by the cost of the artist but we also wanted to have a package deal where people could save some money." Says Niedemayer. "We all participated in the packages because it is an opportunity to see five acts for $75 or three for $50. It’s an incentive for local people to plan ahead and save some money."
October 26
Connie Kaldor — folk/blues/Canadiana
Juno-award winning Canadian Connie Kaldor ignites the stage with her fantastic vocals, wit and inimitable stage presence. Connie’s performance personifies the disparate climates, landscapes and flavours of Canada. Her newest album, Life is a truck, starts sweet and soulful and builds into a powerful roar.
November 1
Todd Butler — Satirical songwriter and singer
Todd Butler’s hysterically funny and creative brand of social commentary makes him on of the most dynamic and innovative performers in Canada. His shows are part stand-up comedy, part musical journey and all fun. He has appeared at numerous comedy festivals across Canada.
November 2
Ian Parker — Master pianist
The piano genius of Ian Parker returns to MY Place. Once again, Parker is giving a master class for piano students. He unanimously won the CBC Radio National Young Performers Competition (piano category) May 24 th in Universite de Montreal’s Salle Claude Champagne. Ian is praised for his scope, style and mastery of the piano.
November 15
Oscar Lopez — World guitar
Back by popular demand, Lopez performs original, Latin-based guitar compositions with unparalleled expertise, passion and joy. His latest release, Armando’s Fire, won a 2002 Juno Award for best instrumental album. His music blends blues, jazz, flamenco, rock and rhumba.
November 16 & 17
Absolutely Fabulous ‘Fat’ — Bushwoman Productions
It’s the hit British show with a gorgeous, talented, fabulous and expensive local cast. No doubt at all, it’s going to be absolutely fabulous darling.
December 12
Winter Harp — Celtic ensemble
Relax into the Celtic mists of Avalon. This ensemble’s remarkable collection of rare medieval instruments invokes an era of mysticism and perpetual winter. With resplendent period pieces and entrancing vibrant songs, winter harp promises an evening of delight for all.
December 18
musica intima — Choir
musica intima is one of North America’s best professional choirs. The twelve-member group is consistently regaled as the quintessence of insight, youthfulness and musicality.
December 21
Winter Concert — Seasonal celebration
Come and celebrate the season at MY Place. This winter performance features the Whistler Singers and Moving Chords Youth Show Choir.
January 10
Rick Scott — Children’s entertainer
Rick Scott is infectious enthusiasm and humour and musicality. With his dulcimer in tow, Rick’s wit, charm and sustaining belief in children has delighted families around the world for years.
February 7
TJ Dawe — Comedy/theatre
TJ Dawe’s brilliant one-man show‘The Slip-knot’, was the winner of the 2001 Just for Laughs comedy award in Montreal and he was awarded the Best Male Performer at the 2002 Orlando Fringe Festival.
February 14
Tango Paradise — Tango music and dancers for Valentine’s
Tango Paradise combines traditional tango, dating from the early twentieth century, Nuevo Tango and original tangos by Douglas Schmidt and Budge Schachte. All arrangements combine jazz, classical and new music influences to create an original tango language. Tango Paradise performs with authentic tango dancers.
February 21
Bluehouse — All-girl pop band
This high-energy band fills venues right across Australia, gets five-star reviews in Edinburgh, breaks attendance records in England and gets ranked in the media alongside kd lang and the Indigo Girls. They combine wickedly mouthy humour with drop-dead gorgeous harmonies.
March 7 & 8
Baby Boomer Blues — Musical revue
Baby Boomer Blues is a unique musical revue that takes audiences back to an incomparable decade of great change and passion, as expressed in a line-up of equally great songs. Cast members Shari Ulrich, Linda Kidder and Andy Thoma give spirited renditions of Elvis, the Beatles, the Mamas and the Papas, the sounds of Motown and the protest songs of the later 1960s.
March 14
NiteCap — Vocal jazz ensemble
Capilano College’s Premier Vocal Jazz Ensemble delights and soothes the soul with their excellence in selection, performance and vocal talent.
March 29
Huun Huur Tu — Tuvan throat singing
Huun-Huur-Tu, from the Soviet Autonomous Republic of Tuva, are perhaps the best known practitioners of throat singing and accompany themselves on all manner of strange and wonderful instruments. The resulting sound is as compelling as a wild gallop across the steppes.
April 1
Danu — Irish band
The Irish sensation returns to Whistler with high energy, enthusiasm and much merriment. The Rotary Club of Whistler is extremely pleased to bring back this vibrant group for surely another sold-out performance. This is a fundraiser for the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation.
April 5
Joe Trio — Innovative piano trio
This dynamic threesome seeks to defy all stereotypes of piano trios. Their repertoire extends from Haydn to Shostakovich, new works by contemporary composers and their own imaginative arrangements of popular, jazz and rock tunes.
April 10
Lorne Elliot — One-man comedy show
Another ‘back-by-popular-demand’ performer, Lorne Elliot presents a very special show of comedy and music, totally original, entertaining, up lifting and foolish enough to make anyone laugh. It is his unique and wacky performance style combined with the timelessness of his material and his keen observations of today’s trends that make his work so special.
April 19
A Hero for All — Child/youth orientated play
Green Thumb Theatre for Young People, Kenny returns school after a month in the hospital, hoping that everything will be the same. But is it? This energetic, captivating and imaginative play will touch the heart of anyone who has made an enemy of lost a friend.
April 28
Dursley Male Choir — Concert
This dynamic Glouchestershire choir, has astounded and entertained audiences across the globe for the last 25 years. The Dursley Male Choir’s repertoire is diverse and includes folk music, popular ballads, spirituals, hymns and much loved songs from selected musicals. The sheer vigor of 80 male voices in chorus is not to be missed.
April 30
Whistler Singers — Concert
Join the Whistler Singers and selected soloists for an evening of fine choral music. Celebrate Whistler’s impressive local talent.
May 1
My Game — Child/youth orientated play
My Game is an exciting play about Georgie, who has played hockey since she could walk. She moves to a new town where there isn’t a girl’s hockey team, only a not-so-friendly boys' team. The play features a fast paced roller-blading hockey game.
May 2 & 3
2 nd Annual Rotary Club of Whistler Talent Show — Fundraiser and showcase of local talent
It’s the second year of this impressive showcase of Whistler talent. Last year saw gifted musicians, vocalists and dancers. This is an annual event for everyone, every age and every talent.
May 31
Hoja — Acapella boy band
A fun, vibrant and dynamic foursome that uses nothing but the sound of their voices to create the sounds of their live show. They are constantly showered in rave reviews, fan mail and have a staunch following of young music fans. Their repertoire spans ‘Stayin’ Alive’ to ‘YMCA’, ‘Cecilia’ to ‘In the Jungle’.
