June 30, 2008: Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to bring their favourite lawn chair to Lion's Civic Gardens off Gardiner's Road every Sunday and Wednesday for the 10th season of Music in the Gardens. The popular evening of music gets underway Wednesday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. with Partitia, a group familiar to Music in the Gardens fans, and play a mix of jazz, folk and classical music. Music in the Gardens concerts will run every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 7 pm, weather permitting until August 31. The site is wheelchair accessible and the concerts are open to all residents of Kingston. The concert series is brought to you by the City of Kingston's Culture and Recreation Department and the Music Performance Fund.

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The Barefoot Players, directed by Kim Renders, Artistic Director of Theatre Kingston, tell stories in their always colourful, high-energy style by authors such as the Brothers Grimm, William Shakespeare, and Lewis Caroll. NOT SO GRIMM TALES engages audiences with a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience to be enjoyed by children and children-at-heart alike. Click here for show times.

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World Heritage Sunset Ceremony Series takes place at Fort Henry Wednesdays at 7:30pm. New this year, is Saturday July 5th. The finale fireworks will be held on July 30th.Join Us.

Flutist Donelda Gartshore and friends: July 10th, 12:15 PM.
Judith Vachon, soprano, Gloria Fox, piano: July 17th, 12:15 PM.
Michael Lukaszuk, guitar, Andrew Weng, piano: July 24th, 1 pm.
Tim Stiff, tenor, Michel Szczesniak, piano: July 31st, 12:15 PM.
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July 17: Big
July 24: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
July 31: Big Fish
Aug 7: Rocky
Aug 14: The Sound of Music
Aug 28: Splash
Aug 21 (special Limetone City Blues Presentation): Honeydripper

Where: Market Square
When: Thursdays At Dusk
How: Bring Your Own Lawnchair ...and it's FREE!

Nikki Payne and Cedric Newman perform stand-up comedy. This is an "X-rated" show not recommended for people who are easily offended.
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The Shakespeare Young Company, a division of Ottawa's Salamander Theatre Company, returns to one of its favourite venues.This year's performance is the romantic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Professionally coached and directed, this lively and talented troupe guarantee an unforgettable evening! Tickets are $10 ($25 family rate for 3 or more), and are available from the Wilton General Store, from Wilton Women's Institute members and at the door.

Call 613-386-5551, 613-386-3329 or 613-386-7969 for information or tickets.
Proceeds support the Wilton Women's Institute's upkeep of Wilton Hall.

Kenny Robinson and Arthur Simeon perform stand up comedy. This is an X-rated show and not recommended for those who are easily offended.

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The five time Tony Award winning Broadway musical! With Music and Lyrics by Steven Sondheim and Book by James Lapaine, Directed by Michael Sheppard Tuesday July 29th- Saturday August 2nd @ 8pm with a Saturday Matinee @ 2pm, At the Wellington Street Theatre (126 Wellington St in Kingston, Corner of Wellington and Johnson)
Warning: Mature Themes, this production may not be suitable for all ages Tickets are on sale at the Grand Theatre Box Office (Starting July 1st) Call 613-530-2050 or visit THE GRAND websiteLimited tickets will be available at the door on show nights.

Price:: Adult: $20.00 , Child: $, Senior: $15.00

Are you our next Avril Lavigne? Enter the largest talent contest in Eastern Ontario, the 12th Annual Country Singing Showdown, sponsored by the Kingston & District Agricultural Society. Winners receive cash awards and studio time! The Country Singing Showdown starts at 7:00pm with singers in the Junior Class (up to 16 years old) and followed by the Open Class. Enter one of the five weekly tryouts on Wednesdays - July 30th, Aug 6th, Aug 13th, Aug 20th, Aug 27th; in one of two Classes - Open or Juniors. Each contestant sings two songs using their karaoke tapes or their guitar. Two winners in each group from each week become our semi finalists. The finalists appear at the 178th Kingston Fall Fair as entertainment - Open Class on Friday night September 12th, and the Junior Class on Saturday afternoon, September 13th. Not a singer but love country music? Spectators are welcome also. At the Wellington Street Theatre (126 Wellington St in Kingston, Corner of Wellington and Johnson) .

Price:: Adult: $20.00 , Child: $10.00

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This is an action-packed stage adaptation of Disney's hit animated musical. Travel back to the ancient days of China, and see the story of Mulan, the girl who, with her misfit friends, saves the Emperor from the Huns! Familiar songs from the movie include 'Reflection', 'I'll Make a Man Out of You', and 'Honor to Us All'.

Price:: Adult: $15.00 , Child: $12.00

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The best in the blues! Four days of the blues hit the stage, Confederation Park and your favourite downtown venues capped off by an unforgettable concert in Market Square!
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BLUE MAN GROUP is pleased to announce their Kingston show date of the mega-successful HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR TOUR 2.1, which will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the K-ROCK Centre.