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WELCOME TO THE GARRICK THEATRE’S 2017 SUMMER SEASON, and its seventh annual Saturday Summer Music Series. Since we launched the SSMS in 2011, the summer offerings have expanded greatly, and the total number of events has increased again this year. As in 2016, the Garrick offers four series to keep your summer calendar full. Returning patrons will immediately note one significant change: Thursday is the new night for the weekly performance on our smaller Annex stage, now known as Thursdays on Church (ToC). However three of the ToC events - the Atlantic String Quartet, Andrea Lodge & Jay Sorce (in their first classical performance at the Garrick), and perennial favourites, Fretboard Journey - are actually being held in the main auditorium. Friday Night Films (FNF) featuring independent Newfoundland and Canadian films - often with producers, directors or actors on hand - returns this year. We are also pleased to present the 2017 edition of Live on the Lawn (LotL), a series of free afternoon concerts held in partnership with the Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site and the Ryan Premises National Historic Site. This program will help you to keep track of the many events being held each week. We have altered the format to make it more readable at a glance, with dedicated pages for each series, and a chronological listing of all events. Private donations and sponsorships are the Garrick’s financial cornerstone, and we are delighted to welcome several new supporters for 2017. Without these generous contributions, the theatre simply would not be able to deliver its program. We appreciate that the vast majority of donors and sponsors either reside in the area or have a strong local connection, with a genuine interest in helping the theatre succeed. The Garrick is also fortunate to have substantial public support, primarily in the form of an annual operating grant from the Town of Bonavista, supplemented this year by assistance from ArtsNL. We are also appreciative of the many talented artists who appear on the Garrick’s stage each year, the loyal patrons who come to see them, and our able and enthusiastic staff and volunteers who do their utmost to make sure you enjoy your experience at the theatre. See you at the Garrick. Regards, David Bradley Chair, Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation 2017 PLATINUM SPONSORS: 2017 SILVER SPONSORS: FLOWERS AND GIFTS BONAVISTA REFRIGERATION VENUE AND EVENT PARTNERS: ThePMS 541 BHTF gratefully acknowledges the support of the following: PMS 5405 O HAPPY SIGHT JUNE 24,1497 The Garrick acknowledges the support of ArtsNL, which last year invested $2.5 million to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Bravo! Join us in thanking the growing cast of private donors who renew their support for the Garrick each year. PATRON MEMBERS Randy & Ginny BELL John NORMAN & Leann PARDY David BRADLEY & Paula DOWNEY Wilma NORMAN Mark & Chantal DICKSON Mike & Lorie PATERSON Rick and Pam ELLIOTT Luke REDMOND & Mark WALSH John & Peggy FISHER Elinor GILL RATCLIFFE Tom & Noreen FRAIZE Jane SEVERS & Bill RITCHIE Brian & Michelle GROVES Beaton SHEPPARD & Susan TROUP Ernie & Loretta JOHNSON Tom SINGER & Heather MACKAY Barry LODGE & Marilyn JOHNSON Lynn SPRACKLIN Lee & Claudia KNOWLES Richard STOKER John & Kathleen MCTAGUE Jamie & Pauline SWYERS “It’s worth the money when you see the results.” www.townofbonavista.com Water, sewage, garbage collection .... There’s no denying the importance of key infrastructure and services. But, for the Town of Bonavista, building a community means looking beyond the basics. O HAPPY SIGHT JUNE 24,1497 The Town dedicates roughly 20 percent of its annual operating budget to tourism, culture and recreation - all in areas that improve the quality of life for residents and encourage private investment. About half of that amount goes to heritage initiatives, including support to the Garrick Theatre, Matthew Legacy, the Bonavista Museum, Bonavista Archives, and the Town’s Heritage Grant Program, plus maintenance of public gardens, boardwalks and trails. “The Town of Bonavista invests in heritage” acknowledges Mayor Betty Fitzgerald “and it’s worth the money when you see the results”. She’s not the only one who thinks so. In 2014, Heritage Canada awarded the Town the prestigious Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership. Clearly, this is a small town that isn’t afraid to think big. THE GARRICK is a multi-use cultural facility located in the heart of Bonavista, Newfoundland. Owned and operated by the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation, the Garrick boasts comfortable theatre seating for 200, digital cinema, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and exceptional acoustics ... and that’s just the beginning. Cross the lobby and you’ll find the Annex - a beautifully furnished bar and intimate performance space. Head upstairs, and you’ll discover our brand new conference/event space with room for 100. FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit our events calendar at www.garricktheatre.ca, or contact us at [email protected]. Our box office is open Monday to Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m., one hour before show time, and on Saturday afternoons during the Saturday Summer Music Series. Call (709) 468-5777. “We give back by supporting community- led initiatives like the Garrick.” Recognize an opportunity. That’s exactly what Charles R. Bell did when, in 1933, he took over a then bankrupt food brokerage business. Bell expanded the company’s portfolio, initially through the addition of new grocery brands and later by adding commercial and recreational marine products. Today, under the direction of Bell's descendants, including Chairman and son Randy Bell, the Bell Group of Companies operates throughout Atlantic Canada, focusing on four key areas: retail, wholesale, distribution and real estate. “An important part of our success is the support we receive from the people of Newfoundland and Labrador” says Bell Group Chairman Randy Bell. “In return, we like to give back by supporting community-led initiatives like the Garrick Theatre. We are delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor this year and look forward to this coming season”. FOUR SERIES. ENDLESS CHOICE. From award-winning musicians and rising stars to independent film. Varied venues? Options for every budget? Check and check. From stage-side seating to blankets on the lawn, and prices ranging from very reasonable to absolutely free. Welcome to the Garrick’s 2017 season. WHY WAIT FOR THE WEEKEND? Celebrate the approaching weekend with live music at the Garrick’s Annex or on main stage. ToC offers an eclectic mix of rising stars and veteran performers in genres that 20 range from alternative rock to country to contemporary jazz. Bar service available. 8:00 pm/$12 ($20/main stage performances). THURSDAYS 17 ON CHURCH JUNE 22 Monto [PRESENTED BY: NL Design] JUNE 29 Craig Young [PRESENTED BY: Paintshop] JULY 06 Atlantic String Quartet (Main Stage) [PRESENTED BY: Mills, Pittman & Twyne] JULY 13 Kellie Loder [PRESENTED BY: Bonavista Puffin and Whale Tours] JULY 20 Quote the Raven [PRESENTED BY: Parks Canada] JULY 27 Andrea Lodge & Jay Sorce (Main Stage) [PRESENTED BY: Tract Consulting] AUG 02 Jamie Dart & Sandy Morris (Martini night) [PRESENTED BY: Mifflin's Tea Room] WEDNESDAY AUG 10 Earle & Coffin [PRESENTED BY: Bonavista Flowers & Gifts/ Bonavista Refrigeration] AUG 17 Sherman Downey [PRESENTED BY: Cohen's] AUG 24 Mallory Johnson & Armondo Fowlow [PRESENTED BY: Marsh's Takeout] AUG 31 Fretboard Journey (Main Stage) [PRESENTED BY: Shannon's Pub] SEPT 07 Jeff & Geralynn Reid [PRESENTED BY: Ellis Gas & Convenience] SEPT 14 Beverly Batten [PRESENTED BY: Government of NL] SKIPPED SUNDANCE? Couldn’t make it to Cannes? No worries! Join us every Friday in the Garrick’s Annex for the best films that didn’t come to a theatre near you. Newfoundland and Canadian films, curated by Jenn Brown, are on the roster in summer, often with directors, producers or actors present to talk about their productions. In fall we switch to international fare, from contemporary to classic, and from critically-acclaimed to fan favourites. Bar service available. 8:00 pm/$10 JUNE 23 Films on the Go (free admission) JUNE 30 Boy on Bridge FRIDAY JULY 07 Hello Destroyer JULY 14 Riverhead NIGHT JULY 21 Atlantic JULY 28 Boundaries AUG 04 Weirdos FILM AUG 11 Theatre of Life & Hand Line Cod AUG 18 Away from Everywhere AUG 25 The Grand Seduction IT’S BACK! Join us again this summer as the Garrick Theatre, Provincial Historic Sites and Parks Canada present a series of free, one-hour concerts live on the lawn at Bonavista’s Mockbeggar Plantation and the Ryan Premises. No need to pack or plan. We’ll have chairs to sit on and room inside in case of rain. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some top-notch talent in unique historic settings. Most concerts begin at 2 pm. For directions and additional information, head to www.seethesites.ca (Mockbeggar Plantation) and www.pc.gc.ca (Ryan Premises). JUNE 24 Rum Ragged (Ryan Premises) JULY 01 Craig Young with Bob & Steve (Ryan Premises/12:30 pm & Mockbeggar/3:00 pm) JULY 06 Atlantic String Quartet (Mockbeggar Library) JULY 15 Brianna Gosse (Mockbeggar) JULY 20 Quote the Raven (Ryan Premises) JULY 29 Andrea & Jay’s Kitchen Party (Ryan Premises) AUG 03 Jamie Dart & Sandy Morris (Mockbeggar) AUG 17 Sherman Downey (Ryan Premises) LIVE ON ON LIVE THE LAWN AUG 19 Celtic Fiddlers (Mockbeggar) SATURDAY SUMMER MUSIC SERIES OUR MARQUEE MUSIC SERIES. Join us for a genre-busting lineup of some of Newfoundland's (and Canada's) finest musicians, live on the Garrick’s main stage. From returning favorites like The Once and Kelly-Ann Evans to fresh faces like Rum Ragged and The Celtic Fiddlers. 8:00 pm/ Ticket prices vary.
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