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About THE GRANDKID

Written by John Lazarus
Directed by Brett Christopher

Jacob Rothstein, a widowed professor in his 60s, finds his calm routine interrupted by the arrival of a new roommate: his 19-year-old granddaughter, starting her freshman year at the university where Jacob teaches. Despite their mutual love, the two clash, inevitably, over the challenges of a double generation gap. A comedy for boomers, teenagers, and everybody in between.

You can also visit Theatre Kingston's website.

About AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS

An intimate evening with the author of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, portrayed by acclaimed British actor, David Payne.

The year is 1963 and C.S. Lewis has been asked by his friend J.R.R. Tolkien to give an informal talk to a group of American writers at his home outside Oxford. The audience is spellbound as, with a display of oratory and humour that made him one of England’s most famous public speakers, he recounts the significant events and the people that shaped his life.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the man behind the Chronicles of Narnia Series, and dear friend of the author of the Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien.

Payne’s one-man C.S. Lewis show has delighted audiences across the U.S. for the past 8 years. This show is one of four exclusive Canadian engagements.

You can also visit UCB Canada's website.

About Sweet Honey in the Rock

Rooted in their commitment to create music from African American traditions, Sweet Honey in the Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of a plethora of musical styles. Be it jazz, blues, reggae, gospel hymns, Hip Hop or ancient lullabies, the group’s collective voice masterfully produces a soulful and harmonious sound unique to themselves. Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally renowned a cappella ensemble, with accolades including a Grammy-award. Its name, inspired by Psalm 81:16, captures the metaphor of nurturing strength and is reflected in its repertoire of sacred music combined with songs of justice.

About Jason and the Argonauts

The classical Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts is reinvented for the 21st century with modern and fun quirks in this Visible Fictions of Scotland production. The story follows the hero Jason as he returns to claim his rightful throne from his evil uncle Pelias. On a voyage to the other side of the world Jason and his crew must overcome a few run-ins with monsters, a sleeping dragon and many more. With only two actors and a cast of action figures, this performance challenges traditional institutions of theatre and storytelling, all with a laugh.

“Just two actors and slightly over an hour, Glasgow's Visible Fictions manages to deliver a fast, funny, and tight re-telling of the story of Greek hero Jason and his search for the Golden Fleece” – CBC Winnipeg

Reminder: Infants and our ticket policy: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. As a courtesy to other audience members, please use discretion if bringing a young child to an evening performance. [More about our policies.]

About BUILDING ARTS COMMUNITIES IN KINGSTON

Building Arts Communities in Kingston is a seminar and public forum intended to help connect the artists, arts organizations, businesses, community service groups, schools, and the many other people in Kingston, who are participating in arts and culture. Check out the promotional video for this event!

Featuring:
Simon Brault
Vice-Chair Canada Council, Author of No Culture No Future
Originally from Montreal, Simon Brault has been Director General of the National Theatre School of Canada since 1997. A long-time advocate for cultural communities and a self-described “cultural development activist,” Mr. Brault is convinced that the cultural milieu needs to increase its connections with other players in society. Brault initiated Journées de la culture/Culture Days, a massive undertaking first held in 1997 to popularize the arts and culture across Quebec, and now across the country, including Kingston.

Justin Langlois
Senior Research Fellow at Broken City Lab, Windsor, ON
Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Windsor
Justin Langlois is an artist working in integrated media and social practice. Mr. Langlois runs an artist-led interdisciplinary creative research collective in Windsor, ON, working to explore and unfold curiosities around locality, infrastructures, and creative practice leading towards civic change.

Annalee Adair
Manager of Community Engagement and Education at City of Kingston & Director at POPart Consulting Services
Annalee specializes in community development, with a focus on cross sector collaboration, systems change, creativity and learning. Over the past 20+ years, her experience in the public, private and voluntary sector at the local, provincial and national level has provided her with expertise and knowledge in: partnership development, capacity building strategies and network development, social media and interdisciplinary event management

Sheesham and Lotus
Sheesham and Lotus are Kingston musicians, Teilhard Frost and Sam Allison. Both are enthusiastic historians of old-time fiddle and banjo music, learning from the old masters across the regions south of the Mason-Dixon line. Through personal instruction, perseverance and osmosis they have learned harmonica, jaw-harp, flatfoot and song, much to the joy of Kingston market goers and their fans across the globe.

Stay tuned to artskingston.ca for more information on the follow-up Public Forum, which will take place at the Renaissance Event Venue 1pm on Thurs Feb 16th 2012.

You can also visit Kingston Arts Council's website.

About Tango Pasión

Tango Pasión’s steamy program is a true feast for the eyes and ears. With a cast of fabulous dancers who represent the full range of Argentine society and a live Grammy-award winning orchestra, the Sexteto Stazo Mayor, this show epitomizes the sultry and sexy roots of tango. Founded in 1992 by Mel Howard and Jose Libertella, Tango Pasión was the follow up show to the Broadway hit Tango Argentino. The result was a totally different tango spectacle, true to its Buenos Aires roots that combined many tango stories together. You won’t want to miss this undeniably sexy show that is sure to heat up the cold Kingston February.

About The Soweto Gospel Choir

The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The magnificent ensemble, styled with a contemporary feel under the direction of Beverly Bryer, draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. This magnificent 52 strong choir, styled with a contemporary feel, leaves all who hear it stunned with emotion. It is small wonder that they are charting a meteoric rise to international fame.

About Sunday, February 26, 2012

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE:  Get a FREE limited edition print signed by the graphic artist Peter Bielicki. The print features the three muses and celebrates the Grand Theatre Opening, May 6, 2008. Gift with purchase valued at $125. Offer valid at theatre box office only, while supplies last.

Hollywood, Tinseltown, the Silver Screen land of dreams. The Grand Theatre will take you there on Oscar^® Night.  And it's all to benefit the Grand Theatre Foundation and to engage students with the arts.

Step into character, or go incognito and join an all-star cast for an evening of glamour at Kingston's only Oscar® screening and gala extravaganza.

What To Expect

Join an all-star cast for an evening of glamour at Kingston's only Oscar® screening and gala extravaganza.

• Walk the red carpet amidst the Paparazzi
• Governors’ Ball Champagne Reception
• Purchase a Numbered Ballot of the Oscar® nominees; select the winner in each category for a chance to win stunning diamond earrings donated by Fiancée Jewellers
• Live screening of the Academy Awards®
• Presentation of the prestigious GALA Award
• Vote for Kingston’s ‘Best Dressed Window’
• Oscartini Bar and Popcorn Bar
• Mix and mingle with your friends in the Vanity Flair and Reel Style parties

Menu of Events

The Fun Begins
The Limousine entrance begins your walk down the red carpet with the flashing of Paparazzi cameras

Prepare to be Dazzled!
Move into the classy Governors’ Ball Champagne Reception with
Live Music, Elegant Tastes and Glamorous Surprises

The Main Event
Live viewing of the Academy Awards®
Spectacular Live Performances from upcoming stars and presentation of the prestigious GALA Award

Oh the Oscar® Night Life
Mix and mingle with your friends at the Oscartini Bar and enjoy the light-hearted flavours
of the Vanity Flair Party

The Fun Never Ends
Enter the set of the Reel Style Party where you will feel the inspiration of a fabulous movie theme

End Credits
Pick up your Red Carpet Memory Gift, sponsored by Holt Renfrew

TICKETS
$100.00 Each Special rates for Groups (bring 8, pay for 6)
Special student rate $50
Cash Bar - We’re pleased to announce that our cocktails can now be enjoyed throughout the theatre.

Tickets available from the Grand Theatre Box Office 613-530-2050 or online at:
www.kingstongrand.ca/redcarpetgala

ATTN Ladies & Gentlemen: Keep your Red Carpet Gala ticket after the event and present it to FOSSA hair salon to receive a 20% discount on a variety of hair and esthetic services. Don’t wait too long to treat yourself, this offer is only valid until December 31st, 2012.

Get dressed up, make your entrance, walk the red carpet and smile for the paparazzi. This is your chance to shine with the stars. It will be your best night out in 2012!

The Grand Theatre Foundation would like to acknowledge the Red Carpet Gala sponsors including:
Walter Fenlon, Tim Hortons, Bergeron Clifford, Canadian Tire Cataraqui, Dianne Lackonick and Peter Hartel - Assante Financial Management, Beardall Animal Hospital, Mackillop Law, United Financial Management, Prescribed Exercise Clinic, Rosen Energy Group, Invesco –Trimark, St Lawrence Pools, KPMG, OTAM STEEL, Cogeco, VIVA Productions, CKWS Television / CKWS 104.3FM / CLASSIC ROCK FM 96, 98.3 FLY FM / 98.9 THE DRIVE, Fiancée Jewellers Ltd, St. Lawrence College Foundation, Holt Renfrew, Just Hi-Fi, Baldwin, The Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Allan Graphics, Taylor Studios, Atkinson Home Building Centre, LCVI Art Class, Le Chien Noir, Megalos Restaurant, Old Farm Fine Foods, Ta-ke Sushi, Spencer Evans, Regiopolis NDHS Jazz Band,"Lost in Transcriptions" Jazz Quartet, Ken Fuller, Camera Kingston, Frameworks, The Screening Room, Royal Military College of Canada, Empire Theatre, FOSSA Hair Studio, James Brett Coiffure.

This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.