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Welcome!

Glasgow Square Theatre – 2015 Music Nova Scotia Community Presenter of the Year – Come explore our intimate setting and diverse season.

Welcome to Spring 2016 at Glasgow Square Theatre.

April is the official kick off to our spring season, and also includes Volunteer Appreciation Week. It really must be said that without our team of passionate and dedicated volunteers, much if not all of what we do and present would not be possible.

With that, we present another season chalk full of variety, diversity and talent. Our season begins with a Green Room CD Release performance from Pictou County’s own Ashley George, and an ambitious pairing of ECMA award winner Erin Costelo and the NNEC Choir.

For the music fans throughout the rest of the season, we have the debut of Pictou County Pop Classics, an enormous production including more than 40 performers from the area with a tribute to the 1970s. Also, the incredible return of Heather Rankin, formerly of the Rankin Family along with Kim Dunn, the homegrown talent of Lacey Morrell, the return of Stadacona Band and a showcase of three incredible guitarists – Christine Campbell, Ryan Cook and John Campbelljohn.

Comedy fans, we have the return of award winning comedian Mike MacDonald. Miss Carla’s Dance presents their annual spring recital, which is always a sellout. The New Glasgow Youth Theatre Society brings Alice in Wonderland to the stage for two performances, including a Dinner Theatre on one of the evenings.

Have a look through our program – there really is something for everyone. The experience of the performing arts on stage is entertaining, but can also be powerful, rewarding and inspiring.

On behalf of the staff and volunteers of Glasgow Square Theatre, we look forward to seeing you this fall.

Carlton Munroe Programs/Events Manager

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Saturday, April 2 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Tickets $15

Ashley George, a father of two, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and raised in Pictou. Since picking up the guitar at the age of 9, Ashley knew he wanted to be a musician. His ability to paint pictures with his lyrics and his music has led many people to become die-hard fans. He released 3 albums with his band Beyond Ash, 2 solo records and a punk album with his latest band Machete. Ashley has toured across Canada and the United States telling his tales with his bands and as a solo acoustic act. Ashley is Endorsed by Gibson and Epiphone guitars and Levys guitar straps. Ashley is also the owner of the skateboard company Blackbelt Machete which makes skateboards and clothing sold on the east coast. He is currently working on a new solo rock record and a band album with Machete.

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Erin Costelo w/ guests NNEC Jazz Choir In support of Pictou County Safe Harbour and CAIRN for Syrian refugees in Pictou County

Saturday April 9 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Tickets $30 advance | $35 door Students $20 advance | $25 door

A very special performance in our spring program as one of the finest talents on the East Coast will collaborate with the North Nova Education Centre Jazz Choir on several selections. Erin Costelo’s latest album Down Below, The Status Quo is a reflection of her (and our) complicated world, expressed through a voice unlike any other in Canada. Having paid more overt tribute to her vintage soul music influences on her previous album, We Can Get Over, her musical evolution has taken its next natural step on Down Below, The Status Quo by channeling those themes into 10 new deeply personal tracks that display her exceptional gifts as a producer, songwriter and arranger. The Status Quo follows on the heels of We Can Get Over being named R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the 2014 East Coast Music Awards. A donation from proceeds of this performance will be made to both Pictou County Safe Harbour and CAIRN, supporting Syrian refugees in our community.

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Friday May 6 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Tickets $20 advance | $25 door

By popular demand, the legendary Mike MacDonald returns to Glasgow Square for a side-splitting evening of comedy. In addition to his successful and well-received live performances all over North America, Mike has appeared on numerous TV shows on HBO, Showtime, the Comedy Network, and Late Night With David Letterman. He also holds the record for 25 appearances on CBC’s Just For Laughs.

He has also starred in three well received and critically acclaimed specials for the CBC in Canada and for Showtime in the U.S. which include, On Target, My House My Rules! and Happy As I Can Be.

Mike has always lived his life as an open book never shying away from his own personal battles. He has been and continues to be a strong advocate in the fight against the stigma against Mental Health issues and drug addiction.

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Heather Rankin with Kim Dunn

Wednesday May 11 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Tickets $30 advance | $35 door

Heather Rankin is perhaps best known as a member of the multi-award winning group, The Rankin Family. The Rankins made their mark throughout the 90s – touring the world, selling over a million records and bringing the music of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia to an international audience.

For A Fine Line, Heather’s first solo recording, she enlisted producer David Tyson (Amanda Marshall, Jude Cole) for the project. Along with Tyson, Heather co-penned seven of the album’s eleven tracks. This new release sees Heather forge her own musical legacy with upbeat ‘Rankin-style’ numbers, soaring ballads, personal and poetic lyrics and bold collaborations including the first single, a cover of the Tears For Fears hit, “Everybody Wants to Rule The World” featuring Halifax rap artist Quake Matthews.

North Sydney’s Kim Dunn was the recipient of the first ECMA Musician Special Achievement Award for his work as a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, musical director and pianist. He has performed extensively throughout North America and abroad and has worked with an ‘A-list’ of artists including Rita MacNeil, Bruce Guthro, Matt Minglewood, Alison Krauss, Jimmy Rankin, David Myles, Jill Barber, Dave Gunning and countless others.

Kim’s latest recording, Inspiration offers listeners an indelible collection of heartfelt, rootsy tunes anchored by a pitch-perfect tenor delivery and incomparable musicianship. This music is made to last and only gets better with each listen. 6

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Pictou County Pop Classics

Friday May 13 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Tickets $25 advance | $30 door

42 musicians, 42 songs. Those two numbers best describe the size of the inaugural production of Pictou County Pop Classics. The concept for Pictou County Pop Classics came more than a year ago in an effort to re-create a period of music using the incredible homegrown musical talent in Pictou County. This large collection of musicians and vocalists will pay tribute to what is now widely known as the golden age of vinyl. Pictou County Pop Classics features everything the 70’s had to offer – soft rock, hard rock, R&B, funk, soul & disco.

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Lacey Morrell CD Release Show

Thursday May 19 Doors 6pm | Show 7pm Tickets $15

Lacey Morrell is a singer-songwriter from Pictou County. She is very excited to be releasing her second album titled Heartland at Glasgow Square. Produced by J.P. Cormier, the record breathes new life into the traditional sounds of East Coast Music and the honest story telling will capture an enduring place in your heart.

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Wednesday May 25 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm Tickets $15 advance | $20 door

The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2015, and has been a mainstay in the Maritime military community since 1940. Since its inception the band has been based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and has worked tirelessly to promote esprit de corps and morale within the Canadian Forces. Currently, under the direction of Lieutenant-Commander Ray Murray, the band enjoys a diverse and busy schedule, and their set list varies from the standards to the contemporary hits of today. In addition to providing musical support to the Canadian Forces, the Stadacona Band works with numerous charitable organizations to better many local communities on the east coast.

The band is comprised of thirty-five professional musicians from across Canada, including New Glasgow’s very own prominent member Natalie Alcorn. Whether performing on the parade square, welcoming Canadian or international naval vessels, or in a formal concert hall, the Stadacona Band is often referred to as “the finest band in the land.”

Proceeds from the concert will support the Carmichael Stewart House Museum.

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Miss Carla’s Dance Recital

Friday May 27 Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm

Saturday May 28 Doors 1:30pm | Show 2pm Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm

Tickets $15 advance | $18 door (On sale April 15)

Miss Carla’s Dance will be holding its 6th Annual Recital with three shows on May 27 and May 28. The show will include performances in Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Cabaret and Hip Hop.

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Honky Tonk Night with Ryan Cook, John Campbelljohn, Christine Campbell

Thursday June 2 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Tickets $20 advance | $25 door

Guitar fans, mark June 2 on your calendar for Honky Tonk Blues Night at Glasgow Square Theatre. Three of the most colourful and entertaining performers on the east coast combine for one amazing night of honky tonk and blues guitar work.

A killer guitarist, a classically-trained pianist, a sincere, dynamic songwriter, and an incomparable singer; Christine Campbell is truly a rare, multi-faceted talent. Ranging from a raspy, rocking powerhouse to a soft, heartstring- tugging chanteuse, she brings entire audiences to a hush – and then to their feet.

Ryan Cook is an award-winning singer/songwriter who’s performed with Country purists like Dwight Yoakam, Roseanne Cash, & Travis Tritt. His latest project The Valley Singers combines thumb-picking guitar styles with a rotating cast of harmony singers inspired by American Jazz/Country music from the 1940’s and 50’s.

John Campbelljohn makes the most of the song in his solo acoustic blues performances. Campbelljohn soulfully commands the stage with rich vocals, while his powerfully prolific technique on guitar or trusty dobro lap steel further embellishes each composition. He was nominated for three 2015 Maple Blues Awards.

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New Glasgow Youth Theatre Company Presents Alice in Wonderland – Urban Edition

Friday June 3 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm Tickets $7

Saturday June 4 - Dinner Theatre Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm Tickets $20 advance

New Glasgow Youth Theatre offers a rollicking adventure with their production of “Alice in Wonderland – Urban Edition”, a lively version of the classic with a bit of a twist. After riding the subway Alice finds herself lost in a strange urban neighborhood. Unfortunately, the quirky characters she meets speak in riddles and rhymes and are of no help in getting her back to the park where her sister is waiting. Join Alice (and a cast of 20 talented youth!) in this dinner theater style performance. Food, frolic and frivolous fun – the perfect recipe for great live theatre.

Dinner theatre for Saturday’s performance provided by Blue Heron Catering. Chicken corn chowder and strawberry shortcake.

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A special thank you to our sponsors:

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July 15 Festival of the Tartans Concert www.festivalofthetartans.ca

July 16 Jake & Shaun’s Big Gay Affair Ticket Price: $30 (Show & Dance) Pictou County’s Premiere Drag Show Hosted by Shaun McLean and Jake Chisholm Followed by a dance party blowout

July 22-23 Dragon Boat Races Race on the River

July 29-31 Jubilee www.jubilee.ns.ca

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