1. art and entertainment
2. theatre

 Calendar of Events As of November 4th,2014 Ticket Centre hours: Open Mon. to Fri. 11am to 5:30pm; Sat. noon to 5:00pm Open 2 hours prior to showtimes Call 250.754.8550 or buy online 24/7 at www.porttheatre.com Or visit us at 125 Front Street downtown Nanaimo Fri. Nov 7 ~ 6:30pm
Gee Dan Productions presents MAX &
RUBY in NUTCRACKER SUITE Inspired
by one of the greatest musical scores ever
composed, the bunny siblings star in Koba
Entertainment's
brand
new
musical
production: Max & Ruby in Nutcracker
Suite. Grandma tells the story of The
Nutcracker and the characters in the ballet
come to life right before their very eyes! All
seats $29
Sun. Nov 9 ~ 2:30pm
The Nanaimo Concert Band presents
their FALL CONCERT This national awardwinning band performs a wide-ranging
musical repertoire including classical, big
band, marches, show tunes and more! It is
the oldest continuously performing concert
band in Canada, celebrating 140 years of
making great music. All Seats $13.50 (plus
order fee)
Wed. Nov 12 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents LEST WE FORGET with the
Victoria Symphony, Canadian Scottish
Regiment Pipe and Drum Band, Geoffrey
Sirett, Baritone & Terence Tam, Violin.
This special concert of remembrance,
features a sweeping new work by Tobin
Stokes telling the story of J.C. Richardson,
the famous Canadian piper who inspired the
troops into battle. $33-$59/ Students $20/
$5 eyeGo*/ Pkgs. also avail.
Thu. Nov 13 & Fri. Nov 14 ~ 7:30pm
The Port Theatre & TheatreOne present
AVENUE Q, Arts Club on Tour Irreverently
witty and outright uproarious, Avenue Q is
the musical story of Princeton, a college
graduate who moves into a shabby New
York apartment all the way out on Avenue
Q – a place where Sesame Street-esque
puppets rub shoulders with humans.
Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed
with heart. Don't miss out on this chance to
see a long-running Broadway hit! Full
puppet nudity and other vulgarities will
induce
laughter.
Parental
Guidance
recommended. Members $36/ Public $40/
Students $15/ $5 eyeGo*
Sun. Nov 16 ~ 7:30pm
DARRIN ROSE “My Dad’s Other Son”
Tour
Award-winning stand-up comedian
Darrin Rose returns to Canada. The host of
Match Game, and Bill the bartender on the
CBC sitcom Mr. D, he has been called “one
of the hottest comedians in Canada” by GQ
magazine. He is a regular at the Comedy &
Magic Club in Los Angeles. Early Bird until
Oct. 31st: $20/ Nov. 1st: $28
Tue. Nov 18 ~ 7:00pm
Coastal
Community
Credit
Union
presents ARLENE DICKINSON "Lessons
From The Den: Succeeding at Business
and
Being
an
Entrepreneur"
In this talk, one of Canada’s most high
profile business women distills a lifetime of
experience to reveal everything you need to
know and do to start, to run, and to grow a
great business. Dickinson is best known to
Canadians from the award-winning CBC
series Dragons’ Den, The Big Decision, and
is a marketing expert on Recipe to Riches.
Sponsored by Nanaimo Daily News. All
seats $63
Sat. Nov 22 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents MOZART & FRIENDS
with
Guest Artists Pacific Spirit Choir, A Capella
Plus,
The
Island
Consort,
Nadya
Blanchette, Soprano; Kristin Hoff, Mezzosoprano; Isaiah Bell, Tenor; Andrew
Greenwood, Baritone. Elgar's heartfelt
adagio for strings (Sospiri) offers time to
reflect with grace and beauty upon friends,
past and present. Making haste, slowly
(Festina Lente) with Pärt's holographic
music searching for unity, the orchestra
then remembers a lush but nostalgic past,
in Vaughan Williams' beautiful Tallis
Fantasy. Finally, Mozart's magnificent final
work, Requiem, $33-$59/ Students $20/
$5 eyeGo*/ Pkgs. also avail.
Tues. Nov 25 ~ 10:30am
The Port Theatre presents CLASSICAL
COFFEE CONCERT with Sarah Hagen
and guest Marcus Takizawa, viola
Internationally acclaimed classical pianist
Sarah Hagen hosts conceptually innovative
chamber music performances with special
guests set in The Port Theatre lobby.
Marcus Takizawa graduated from The
Juilliard School with a Masters of Music in
Performance. He is a member of the
Vancouver Academy of Music Quartet and
faculty,
and
The
Turning
Point
Ensemble.Members $24.50/Public $27.50/
Students $15/ $5 eyeGo*/ 3-pack $72/ 6pack $141
Tues. Nov 25 ~ 7:30pm
Got Pop? & 106.9 The Wolf present THE
TREWS The Trews now tally 15 Top 10
radio hits, including their first single off the
new album “What’s Fair Is Fair,” which
reached #2 at Active Rock radio. They have
played opposite legendary acts including
the Rolling Stones, KISS, and Guns N’
Roses. All seats $38.50
Sat. Nov 29 ~ 2:00pm & 7:00pm
KIRKWOOD PRODUCTIONS proudly
presents Coppélia, A Christmas Ballet in
Three Acts. Adults $26.25 / Seniors &
Students $21 / Kids $15.25
Sun. Nov 30 ~ 2:30 pm
ISLAND SOUL CHOIR presents A Better
Way
This collection of powerful melodies
and beautiful vocal arrangements brings
home how singing for the pure joy of singing
can bring peace, beauty and harmony into
this world. Special guests for this concert
will be Freedom Gospel Choir. $22 /
eyeGo* and children 12 and under: $5
Tue. Dec 2 & Wed. Dec 3 ~ 7:00 pm
National Geographic and The North Face
Present
BANFF
MOUNTAIN
FILM
FESTIVAL Breathtaking films from around
the world; always unique and often
inspiring. See the "Best of the Festival" that
tours around the world. Brought to you by
Valhalla Pure Outfitters.
$20 / Students & Groups (10+): $18
Sat. Dec 6 ~ 7:30pm
ALLISON CROWE Tidings Concert
Allison Crowe’s singularity carries her
across the globe and into such company as
the Master of the Queen’s Music, Sir Peter
Maxwell Davies, Britain’s Poet Laureate,
Carol Ann Duffy. Delivering joys and thrills
of
favourite
carols
and
all-season
selections, Tidings also showcases a
cavalcade of Nanaimo’s finest young talent.
$29/ Senior & Student $24
Mon. Dec 8 ~ 7:30pm SOLD OUT
MOTHER MOTHER with guests USS. The
five-piece Juno-nominated Vancouver outfit
produced Top 5 radio hits “The Stand”, “Bit
By Bit” and “Let’s Fall In Love”, making the
band the second-most-aired alternative act
in Canada in 2012 and 2013. The band is
offering VIP packages for the first time.
Check
their
website
for
details:
mothermothersite.com SOLD OUT
Tue. Dec 9 & Wed. Dec 10 ~ 7:30pm
The
Port
Theatre
presents
NUTCRACKER Canada’s Royal Winnipeg
Ballet This treasured holiday classic,
danced to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score,
takes audiences on a wondrous adventure
with Clara, her Nutcracker Prince and the
Sugar Plum Fairy. Nutcracker is a heartwarming ballet full of surprises, featuring
endearing Canadian scenes such as a
snowy pond hockey game and a battle on
Parliament Hill. Pre-show chat 6:45pm in
Harmac Room
Members $61/Public
$65/Students $25 *Ask about our Dance
Package*
Thu. Dec. 11 ~ 7:30pm
Rock ‘N’ Roll Legends presents A ROCK
‘N’ ROLL CHRISTMAS
Lance Lipinsky
takes on the piano Rock’n’Roll pioneer and
wild man Jerry Lee Lewis. Zach Stevenson
has performed the starring role as Buddy in
no less than 10 different productions of “The
Buddy Holly Story”. The two will be
performing plenty of hits and some
seasonal favorites as well. With added
attraction Molly Dee paying tribute to the
Divas of Rock'n'Roll with an all-star
Legends Band. All seats $39.75
Sat. Dec 13 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents FESTIVE BRASSY CHRISTMAS
with Guests Festive Brass, Symphonic
Choir & Symphonic Children's Choir. The
VIS and Festive Brass present soul-stirring
music that is near and dear to all, from the
familiar and traditional to delightful surprises
like "What If Mozart Wrote Winter
Wonderland" and "I Saw Three Pirate
Ships". $42- $74/ Students $20/ $5
eyeGo*/ Pkgs. also avail.
Sun. Dec 14 ~ 2:00pm
BRIGADOON DANCE ACADEMY
presents A Christmas Eve in Scotland
Special guests include: Piper, Alastair Lee;
Dancer, Fiona Lee; and The Pacific Gael
Pipes and Drums. Come out and enjoy a
very special Celtic Christmas with us! PreShow 1:40- 2:00pm with Pacific Gael Pipes
and Drums on stage. $20 adults / $15
children 12 and under
Sun. Dec 14 ~ 8:00pm
The Port Theatre Presents WINTER
HARP Join this Yuletide ensemble as it
whisks you to a far-off land of moonlight,
castles and snow. Carols, both familiar and
ancient, will set your heart singing as you
journey with the musicians to Christmases
of long ago. Gorgeous medieval gowns and
a stage set with candles and breathtakingly
beautiful backdrops of cathedral and snow
cont…
cont….
add to the beauty of this unique show.
Members $36/ Public $40/ Students $15/
$5 eyeGO*
Wed. Dec 17 ~ 7:00pm
Rocklands Entertainment presents AN
INTIMATE EVENING WITH FRANK MILLS
Internationally known pianist Frank Mills
returns to the stage sharing music,
memories and even some humour of over
forty years at the piano and on stages
around the world. The show will include
traditional favorites and a touch of holiday
spirit. His music is “Timeless”. All seats $55
Fri. Dec 19 thru Sun. Dec 21 ~ 7:00pm
& Sat. Dec 20 ~ 3:00pm
Razzle Dazzle Productions presents
YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS
SPECTACULAR
The 8th Annual
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a
singing and dancing extravaganza. This
year's show includes an Elton John tribute,
songs from West Side Story, by the Bee
Gees and CCR, highlights from The Grinch,
a visit from the wooden toy soldiers, as well
as many more classical hits and Christmas
favourites. Adults $40 /Student to 18: $33/
Group: $36 (10+)
Fri. Jan 9 ~ 7:30pm
The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll present
IF I CAN DREAM: ELVIS… FROM TEEN
IDOL TO THE KING! Stephen Michael
Kabakos plays Elvis from the Golden Years
thru the Vegas years. One of the most
highly-praised
&
sought-after
Elvis
performers in the country. Featuring the
legendary Memphis Beats Rock'n'Roll
Band, The Uptown Hornz and the TCB
Singers. All seats $41.75
Tue. Jan 13 ~ 8:00pm
Picker’s Hut Cider Presents The
SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR
Four
international comedians come together to
create one amazing show. Returning is Arj
Barker with two letterman appearances and
most recognized from the hit HBO sitcom
flight of the Conchords. Just for Laughs
winner Dan Quinn is back along with the
wild man MC Craig Campbell. The $25,000
great Canadian laugh off winner Paul
Myrehaug is new this year to keep it fresh.
th
Members $25 until Nov.15 / Reg. $35
Sat. Jan 17 ~ 7:30pm
The
Port
Theatre
Presents
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
This premier guitar tour brings together the
most interesting and innovative acoustic
guitarists, showcasing the excellent natural
acoustics of our Port Theatre. IGN founder
Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar
luminaries Diego Figueirido, Maneli Jamal,
and Andrew York to join him for a special
evening of solos, duets and quartets that
highlight the virtuosity and diversity within
the world of acoustic guitar. Pre-show chat
6:45pm in Harmac Room
Members $36/ Public $40/ Students $15/
$5 eyeGo*
Sat. Jan 31 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents
FRIENDSHIP:
IAN
&
BEETHOVEN with Guest Artist Ian Parker,
Piano.
Jason Nett, past composer-inresidence, presents a special surprise
symphonic piece.
Ian Parker, plays
Mozart's popular, exciting yet gentle D
minor Piano Concerto. Beethoven's 7th,
dubbed "the Apotheosis of the Dance",
contains one of the most recognizable
melodies ever written. $33-$59/ Students
$20/ $5 eyeGo*/ Pkgs.also avail.
Tue. Feb 3 ~ 10:30am
The Port Theatre presents CLASSICAL
COFFEE CONCERT with Sarah Hagen,
solo
performance
Internationally
acclaimed classical pianist Sarah Hagen
hosts conceptually innovative chamber
music performances set in The Port Theatre
lobby. Enjoy a coffee, treat and the perfect
setting for an intimate Classical Concert.
Members $24.50/ Public $27.50/ Students
$15/ $5 eyeGo*/ 3-pack $72/ 6-pack $141
Fri. Feb 6 ~ 7:00pm
2015 HARBOUR CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL
The annual celebration of Nanaimo’s
talented jazz students from John Barsby
Community, Wellington, and Woodlands
Secondary Schools. This year, the festival
is proud to present Guest Artist Vancouverbased
trumpeter,
pianist,
drummer,
composer, and educator Brad Turner. All
seats $12.00
Thurs. Feb 12 ~ 7:30pm
Rock.It Boy Entertainment and New
Country 93.7 JR-FM present DALLAS
SMITH - TIPPIN’ POINT TOUR 2015
with Special Guest, Charlie Worsham
Ten year veteran and front man of rock
band Default, has stepped on over to the
world of Country music. His debut album
Jumped Right In shot to the top of the
Canadian Top 100 charts. At the 2013
CCMA Awards he took five nominations
including Album of the Year, Male Artist of
the Year and Single of the Year. All seats
$53.50
Sat. Feb 14 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents HE SINGS, SHE SIGHS with
Guest Artists Nadya Blanchette, Soprano
and Ken Lavigne, Tenor.
Vancouver
Island's own, tenor Ken Lavigne teams up
with diva extraordinaire Nadya Blanchette,
former Cirque du Soleil diva and renowned
international chanteuse in a one-of-a-kind
show. On stage, their charm, complicity and
passion will conquer your senses featuring
beloved love songs and duets. $42-$74/
Students $20/$5 eyeGo*/ Pkgs.also avail.
Sat. Feb 21 ~ 7:30pm
The
Port
Theatre
presents
OUTERBRIDGE:
CLOCKWORK
MYSTERIES
Grand Masters of Illusion
Clockwork Mysteries takes its audience on
a magical journey through time. Within
seconds of taking the stage, the
Outerbridges fuse their revolutionary
illusions with split-second artistry to hold
viewers spellbound. With the help of an
elaborate Victorian time machine, the
performers and spectators travel back in
time together! Post -show signing.
Members $36/ Public $40/ Students $15/
$5 eyeGo*
Tue. Feb 24 ~ 7:30pm
The Port Theatre Presents Compagnie
Marie Chouinard GYMNOPÉDIES / HENRI
MICHAUX: MOVEMENTS Two new works
display the unbridled imagination of master
choreographer Marie Chouinard. The
visually arresting HENRI MICHAUX :
MOUVEMENTS features ten dancers
forming stunning silhouettes and sequences
to mirror projections of drawings by Belgian
surrealist Michaux. Chouinard then enters
the heart of French master of modernism
Érik Satie in GYMNOPÉDIES. While taking
turns playing the piano, ten dancers perform
loving, sensual, erotic duets to the
composer’s
haunting
work.
This
performance contains strobe effects and
some nudity. Post-show chat
Members $51/ Public $55/ Students $15
*Ask about our Dance Package*
Tue. Mar 10 ~ 10:30am
The Port Theatre presents CLASSICAL
COFFEE CONCERT with Sarah Hagen
with
the
Bergmann
Piano
Duo
Internationally acclaimed classical pianist
Sarah Hagen hosts conceptually innovative
chamber music performances with special
guests set in The Port Theatre lobby. The
Bergmann Piano Duo’s dynamic and
energetic performances of uniquely eclectic
programmed have inspired audience for
more than two decades. Members $24.50/
Public $27.50/ Students $15/ eyeGO* $5/
3-pack $72/ 6-pack $141
Sat. Mar 14 ~ 3:00pm & 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
nd
presents the 2 Annual NANAIMO BAR
NONE
A variety show like no other
showcasing
supreme,
scrumptious
Nanaimo talent that will feature 150 awardwinning performers, all in one amazing
show! Enjoy Nanaimo Bar treats in a variety
of scrumptious forms! Calvin Dyck,
Producer
$22-$46/ Students $20/ $5
eyeGo*/ Pkgs. also avail.
Tues. Mar 17 ~ 7:30pm
THE IRISH ROVERS' 50th Anniversary
Tour The Irish Rovers celebrate 50 Years
of Music LIVE on St Patrick's Day! This
concert will be filmed LIVE. Fans will enjoy
a mix of The Rovers' hits, rollicking Jigs and
Reels, plus hilarious stories from their years
on the road. All seats $52.50
Sat. Mar 21 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents TONIGHT...PIAF with Guest
Artist Joëlle Rabu
Tonight... Piaf arrives
on stage with a full orchestra in this
premiere performance with music arranged
by Nico Rhodes. This highly acclaimed
show is co-written by and stars Joëlle. An
intimate musical drama re-creating Edith
Piaf's final New York concert in 1961 at the
Waldorf Astoria. $42-$74/ Students $20/ $5
eyeGo*/ Pkgs. also avail.
Tue. Apr 14 ~ 10:30am
The Port Theatre presents CLASSICAL
COFFEE CONCERT with Sarah Hagen
and guest Benjamin Butterfield, tenor
Internationally acclaimed classical pianist
Sarah Hagen hosts conceptually innovative
chamber music performances with special
guests set in The Port Theatre lobby. Enjoy
a coffee, treat and the perfect setting for an
intimate Classical Concert. Benjamin
Butterfield (tenor) Members $24.50/ Public
$27.50/ Students $15/ eyeGO* $5/ 3-pack
$72/ 6-pack $141
Sat. Apr 18 ~ 7:30pm
The
Vancouver
Island
Symphony
presents FROM PIERRE WITH LOVE with
Guest Artists Ariel Barnes, Cello & the VIS
Symphonic Choir. Composer Dorothy
Chang brings a delicious concerto for the
soulful cello; the voices of the Symphonic
Choir soar with the most beautiful choral
music known. Then the fireworks and
cannons of the absolutely spectacular 1812
Overture, bringing a magnificent close to
this 20th Season celebration. $33-$59/
Students $20/$5 eyeGo*/Pkgs. also avail.
Sat. Apr 25 ~ 7:30pm
The Port Theatre presents HARRY MANX
“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has
been called an “essential link” between the
music of East and West, creating musical
short stories that wed the tradition of the
blues with the depth of classical Indian
ragas. Switching effortlessly between
conventional guitars, harmonica, and banjo
and the decidedly different Mohan veena,
Manx has created a unique sound that is
hard to forget and deliciously addictive to
listen to. Pre-show chat 6:45pm in
Harmac Room
Members $36/ Public
$40/ Students $15/ eyeGO* $5
NEW EVENTS ARE ALWAYS BEING ADDED
TO OUR WEBSITE: www.porttheatre.com
Denotes a Port Theatre Spotlight
performance
*eyeGO to the Arts is sponsored by
Island Savings. A national program to
encourage high-school students to
experience the arts.
Students must purchase tickets in
person and show valid student I.D.