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Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre is the premier arts and culture hub of Southern Georgian Bay. Beautifully restored and renovated Meaford Hall is located in historic downtown Meaford, a stone’s throw from Georgian Bay and adjacent to all amenities in an area well known for its year-round attractions. For more than a century, Meaford Hall has echoed with music, drama, and debate, serving as the cultural, social and political heart of Meaford. As a four season venue, Meaford Hall plays host to a wide variety of corporate and community events, meetings and social gatherings. A truly charming cultural and historical gem.

The Premier Arts and Cultural Centre in Southern Georgian Bay

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meaford hallweddings& events

Meaford Hall is well known as a premier centre for arts and culture as well

as special events.

• Weddings • Family Celebrations

• Corporate Events

Coming this fall…• Serena Ryder

• Classic Albums Live: The Eagles• Whiskey Jack: Songs of Stompin’ Tom

• Wingfield Unbound• John McDermott

plus more!Meaford,Do.

10% OFF YOUR BILL ON

SHOW DAYS

2$ CORKAGE ALL DAY EVERY

TUESDAY

LIVE MUSIC EVERY

WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY

EVENING

OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER TUES THRU SAT ---11:30 to CLOSE

BEHIND THE TD BANK IN THORNBURY

Sat. May 5 8pm $35

Fri. May 4 8pm $35|$40

Only the Lonely A Tribute to Roy OrbisonOnly the Lonely features operatic tenor Elton Lammie. As a country singer, Elton has won dozens of talent competitions in Canada and the USA. Roy Orbison had one of the most unique, powerful and cherished voices in recorded music history and Elton is one of very few Roy tribute artists in the world that sings the songs in the original keys. He has taken this music all over Canada and the USA and even to other countries including England, Scotland, Japan and Italy. He will be covering all the Roy Orbison hits including Only the Lonely; Pretty Woman; and I’m Hurting. Presented by Meaford Hall

After five decades in the biz, the adjectives ‘prolific’ and ‘eclectic’ frequently pop up in

Rik Emmett’s profiles. Following over a dozen platinum albums from his Triumph years, he’s

produced 19 more as a non-platinum indie, ranging from rock to blues to jazz to

folk to classical – which led to the making of a new full-blown rock record

again in 2016. International notoriety earned him entry into three Canadian

Halls of Fame, and a star on the Walk of Fame in his old hometown. www.rikemmett.com

Presented by Meaford Hall.

RIK EMMETT VALDYFri. June 22 8pm $30

Best remembered for Play Me a Rock and Roll Song, Juno award-winner Valdy has been

part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for close to 40 years. With four Gold albums, Valdy is recognized as one of this

country’s most influential singer/songwriters having performed his distinctive brand of music around the globe. Valdy is an artist who can musically capture the small but

telling moments that make up life. www.valdy.com Presented by Meaford Hall

Sat. June 23 8pm $41 | $46Expect the unexpected with Seán Cullen,a nimble master of improvisation and accomplished impressionist who delights in the absurd. For two-and-a-half decades, Cullen has dominated the Canadian comedy scene as a multiple award-winning comedian, actor, author and screenwriter, who has travelled the world performing his unique musical and improvisational comedy. On television, you’ve seen Sean most recently on Comedy Network’s Match Game, Just for Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy Fest, or one of his many TV appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show, as a finalist on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central Presents, on MadTV as the frontman of the renowned seminal musical comedy trio Corky and the Juice Pigs. Presented by Hey Bear Productions

Gas Head Willy, a fast-paced (and fictional) detective novel about Grey County’s prohibition-era boozers, bootleggers and brawlers is brought to life at Meaford Hall as a live radio-style broadcast, complete with onstage foley artists creating non-stop sound effects. Audience members will be taken on a wild ride through familiar places like Meaford, Owen Sound, Balaclava, the Bognor Marsh and more.... Presented by the Roxy Theatre and Meaford Hall

Fri. May 11 7pm $22

Book by Richard Thomas Adapted and Directed by Bill Murphy

Sponsored by

Musical Theatre Camp Ages 8-14

Aug. 13 to 24, 9 - 4pm $600With Dean Hollin campers receive instruction in act-

ing, dance, singing, set design, props, costumes, sound and lighting from a team of performance-industry professionals resulting in a hands-on, complete-ownership process. The session culminates during the final af-ternoon of camp with a live presentation on the beautiful, state-of-the-art Meaford Hall stage! Bursaries are available through mhcfoundation.ca *Provide a bag lunch for your child. Pre-registration is required.

Summer Kids

AUGUST Memories of the Summer of LoveMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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SEPTEMBER Murder at the Howard Johnson’sMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Buy all three and save 10%Billets needed for the actors Please contact the Box Office for detailsSummer Theatre

by Norm Foster July 17-21 $35How can things which begin so right end up so wrong? Four years after their divorce, Norah and Rudy meet by chance in a big-city restaurant. Overcoming the awkwardness of the situation, they decide to have lunch together. Despite very different backgrounds, or maybe because of it, they once were deeply in love and maybe still are…Wrong For Each Other takes us on an emotional ride that examines the evolution of a marriage with humour and heart and vulnerability. Like a fine wine, Wrong For Each Other is Vintage Foster at his absolute best!

The Foster Festival production of Wrong for Each Other

Memories of the Summer of Love

Blockbuster musical trip back to the 60’s with a dynamite 4-piece band and 4 sensational singers.. It’s a 40-song celebration of such groups as The Beach Boys, Gerry & the Pacemakers, the Monkees, Sonny & Cher, Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Mamas & Papas, Simon & Garfunkel & Roy Orbison to name a few. Relive the stories and music that spoke to a generation defined by the folk movement, civil rights, peace, love and good vibrations. You’ll hear classic hits such as Ferry Cross The Mersey, Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying, There’s A Kind of Hush, Daydream Believer, I Got You Babe, Blowin’ In The Wind, If You Could Read My Mind Love, Me and Bobby McGee, Mr. Tambourine Man, California Dreamin’, Bridge Over Troubled Water, I’m Henry The Eighth, I Am, Do You Believe in Magic and that’s just a start. Don’t miss this musical journey you won’t soon forget! Created by Chris McHarge & Colin Stewart.

A housewife with a wandering eye mixes it up with a philandering dentist. Booked into a Howard Johnson Motor Inn, they have more than a love tryst on their minds. When the hapless husband

turns up, they may end up with a crime on their hands! This triangle of love will take you through a hilarious and nail-biting series of homicidal mishaps where anyone could end up dead – perhaps just from laughing. Be sure to see how this motel-à-trois finally gets sorted out. “Enough laugh lines, mirth provoking situations and extravagant sight gags to outfit two rapid fire farces of the absurd.” - Variety.

Orillia Opera House Productions’Murder at the Howard Johnson’s

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Created by Chris McHarge and Colin Stewart

August 8-11 $40

September 12-15 $35

Proudly sponsored by

Entertain your senses with the food stylings of local

culinary talent, paired with fabulous music by South Georgian Bay’s best musical talent, all rolled up in a sunny and relaxing spot on

the Terrace!

Bar opens & Music starts 5:30pm Dinner served at 6pm

Tickets available in advance only $35pp + hst

August 2nd

Brian Miessner & Friendsprogressive pop singer-songwriter and recording artist.With The Kitchen

July 26th Honey Brothers Drew McIvor, Jayden Grahlman & Jay Stiles Roots, acoustic soul & a whole lotta thigh slappin’- foot stompin’ folk music. With Red Hot Catering

July 5th Bored of Educationfolk, jazz, rock, country - all your favourites!With The Kitchen

Four nights, Four films, Four parties and Four dinners!

Stay tuned for updates & sneak peeks!! www.meafordfilmfest.ca

Presented by Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation

Aug. 30 to Sept. 2

MeafordInternational

FilmFestival

July 12th Jayden GrahlmanFeaturing music from his new album “Diving In”. Jayden brings an infectious energy and soulful musicality that will keep you smiling all night.With To The Moon Bakery & Cafe

jewelradio.com

Open 7 days a week. Pop over to see our apple-inspired artwork, jewellery, t-shirts, mugs, tea, honey and more! Check out our Meaford Hall concert t-shirts.

Meaford Hall Gift Shop

August 23rd Madison Galloway With guitar, harmonica & ukulele in hand, her signature style of folk-rock & blues. A performance that is riveting for its energy.With Amici Restaurant

Terrace Thursdays

Tribute to CCR

Bootleg Creedence takes its audience on a rockin’ ride down to the bayou. Authentic-

sounding, Bootleg Creedence leaves

no stone unturned keeping true to the sound of

Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Featuring

the music of well-known local musicians Mike Nyman, Fred Ruegg, Jeff Mayne and Kevin

Dandeno. Presented by Meaford Hall and Bognor Jam Productions,

Promotions and Consulting. Sat. Sept. 22 7:30pm $27

Spring is in the Air The Marsh Street Painters May 8 - June 23Opening Reception Saturday, May 12th 1-3pmVariety of paintings, styles and media. www.myartclub.com

Hiraeth - HomecomingJune 25 - August 6Featuring the work of Keita Inoue. Portraits of abandoned houses and automobiles in the surrounding Grey/Bruce/Simcoe areas. Portraits of landscapes and streetscapes from Tokyo, Japan. www.leftahead.ca

At Home & AbroadAugust 8 - September 22It is the love of Grey County Life and travel abroad that brings Cynthia Marsh, Suzette Terry and Brian Adamson together. A sensitivity to the changing moods of the landscape is joyfully depicted in oil, acrylic & watercolour. www.suzette-terry.com. www.marshstreetgallery.com

of the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s!

PAINT Jam! Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm May 30 | $40 per session includes all materials, instruction, and a glass of wine or local microbrew! From beginner to seasoned artists, all are welcome. Take this time for yourself, indulge your mind, incite

the creativity within you and walk away with a painting. Pre-registration is required, all materials supplied. suzette-terry.com

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Find your inner joy on the shores of Georgian Bay

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Galleries Galleries are open 7 days a week. Occasionally private functions restrict

viewing, please call to confirm hours.On the Screen

Three Billboards Outside Thurs. May 17Ebbing, Missouri After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby (Woody Harrelson), the town’s revered chief of po-lice. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon (Sam Rock-

well), an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated. Rated R for obscene & racist language which may offend. 1hr 55 min.

The Post Thurs. May 31In the summer of 1971, the Washington Post faces a historic dilemma: whether or not to publish the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret document that reveals the U.S. government knew for decades the Vietnam War was unwinnable. Executive editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) and publisher Kay Graham (Meryl Streep) debate the best course of action in this docudrama, which was directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG. 1hr 56 min.

THURSDAY FLICKS Showtime is 4pmAll films just $10 in advance, $12 day of show Watch the trailers at meafordhall.ca/onthescreen

Sponsored by Scott Kocher &

Paul Boulter of TD Wealth

EXHIBITION SERIESMEAFORD HALL

Marylin Leischnig

(Sykes Street in downtown Meaford)

AROUND THE BAY June - August 2017

SAN MIGUEL September - November 2017

WINTER ON IRISH MOUNTAINSeptember - February 2017/2018

EXHIBIT ION SERIESMEAFORD HALL

Marylin Leischnig

(Sykes Street in downtown Meaford)

AROUND THE BAY June - August 2017

SAN MIGUEL September - November 2017

WINTER ON IRISH MOUNTAINSeptember - February 2017/2018

Featured mini exhibition... Marilyn Leischnig Abstraction