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KINGSTON ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
all local events submitted by individuals and organizations. Find out what's on Kingston for a given day or month...
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Kingston Nightime Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2009
5PM
Nighttime parade from bath road down princess street to ontario street
...and then join us in SPRINGER MARKET SQUARE for the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony!
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Sydenham Street United Church to Melt
November 21, 2009
7PM - Doors open at 6:30PM
Sydenham Street United Church (89 Sydenham Street)
On November 21st Halifax’s Jenn Grant and Kingston’s Kyra and Tully will share the stage for an eagerly anticipated concert that promises to be one of the Limestone City’s most magical shows of the year.
Jenn Grant, the beautiful orchestral pop singer will be in Kingston in support of her latest record, ‘Echoes’. Arriving after a busy month which will have seen her play shows in New York at CMJ, at Halifax Pop Explosion, a couple of dates with Hawksley Workman in the Eastern US, and finally, a one-off show in Los Angeles. She will headline the CD Release concert for Kingston’s own Kyra and Tully .
Kyra and Tully will release their new album, ‘Wildlife (in and out of the city)’ which features some incredible songs that are sure to capture the hearts of music-lovers everywhere.
Bruce Cockburn will be making a guest appearance
Tickets are 12$ in advance (15$ at the door) and are available at Queen’s Performing Arts Office (JDUC), Zap Records, Tara Foods, and Brian’s Record Option. Children under 12 get in free.
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The Live Wire Music Series
November 21, 2009
Doors open at 8 pm. Music at 8:30
Portuguese Cultural Centre, 959 Division St. Kingston
The Live Wire Music Series caps off their 2009 program with a dance at The Portuguese Cultural Centre on Sat. Nov.21 featuring the spectacular and award-winning Vancouver band Delhi 2 Dublin. This dynamic Punjabi/Celtic fusion band was recently awarded World Recording of the Year honours at the Western Canada Music Awards and is known for its dazzling and theatrical live performances.
LIVE WIRE MUSIC SERIES website
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Theatre Kingston presents "Goblin Market"
November 20-28, 2009
Canadian Premiere of Goblin Market, a sensuous musical tale of two sisters reliving their childhood experiences in an imaginary world inhabited by seductive goblins and poisoned fruit - "an absolutely gorgeous piece of Victorian erotica" (New York Post)
THEATRE KINGSTON website
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Matthew Good
November 28, 2009
K-Rock Centre
Consistent, candid, honest and forthright about everything from life to music, Matthew Good is one of few Canadian musicians that require no introduction.
For more information.
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Comedy Night
November 27 - November 28, 2009
Dreams In Motion Performing and Fine Arts School
Join local "comedians" as they tickle your funny bone with host Diane Stapley. Cash Bar and Refreshments available.
For more information.
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December - Santa in the Square
Every Saturday from November 28 to December 19, 2009
11 am - 2 pm
Santa comes to Springer Market Square to visit all the girls and boys in Kingston. Before or after your skate stop by and take a FREE picture with Santa! Don't forget your camera!
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ALL FOR THE ANIMALS
A fund-raising event for the OSPCA Napanee Branch @ the Napanee Lion's Club Hall featuring a reunion of A Bit of Nostalgia with our first Canadian Idol Ryan Malcolm, and his Dad John, and brother Reagan. Show starts at 8:00 pm with door prizes, silent auction, and light buffet. For more information please email John or call 613-354-2492.
DETAILS
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Domino Theatre presents Ethan Claymore
by Norm Foster | directed by Claudia Wade
Dec. 3-19, The Baby Grand Theatre
Ethan Claymore has been mourning his young wife's death for five years now. Just before Christmas, his neighbour Douglas arrives to tell him that his period of mourning is officially over, and it's time for him start getting out more. Coincidentally, a new schoolteacher has just arrived in the rural community.
DOMINO THEATRE website
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Kingston Symphony Association presents Nutcracker
Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Grand Theatre
The Kingston Symphony presents Tchaikovsky's cherished ballet, The Nutcracker, with the Ontario Ballet Theatre in three performances only. Experience Kingston's only performance of The Nutracker with live music, this holiday season. With glorious costumes, full-scene backdrops, a company of professional dancers and a professional orchestra, the Kingston Symphony and Ontario Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the season!
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS
Tickets are available at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca
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Kingston Symphony Association presents Candlelight Christmas
Sunday, December 13 at 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
St. George's Cathedral
Join the Kingston Symphony and Kingston Choral Society for a Christmas concert by candlelight. Back by popular demand, pianist Michel Szczesniak performs Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major. Sing along to traditional Christmas carols with the Kingston Symphony and Kingston Choral Society. Treat yourself and your family to a gift of glorious music!
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS
Tickets are available at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca
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Jingle Bell Walk
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
Jingle all the way from Springer Market Square to light up City Park on the Jingle Bell Walk event. It begins with free skate accompanied by the Open Voices Choir at 6 p.m. at Springer Market Square - then walkers can grab a hot chocolate for the 10 minute Jingle Bell Walk to City Park to meet the Parr Christie Singers and turn on the festive (and energy-saving LED) lights on 45 trees. Get a free Jingle Bell necklace for your walk by bringing a non-perishable food item a or cash donation for the Partners in Mission Food Bank. See more information about the Jingle Bell Walk
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SESAME STREET LIVE
December 19 & 20, 2009
"ELMO'S GREEN THUMB" @ K-ROCK Centre
BUY TICKETS
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CELTIC KITCHEN PARTY
December 23, 2009
6-10pm
**CHRISTMAS SPECIAL** FEATURING BORU'S HARP.
"Irish Roots" hosts this celebration, with a Christmas twist, as they share their irish/scottish celtic & country stylings. The crowd is invited to sing along or play their instruments at their seats or join us onstage at th LegendZ Eatery & Nightclub
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Jann Arden
January 21, 2010
K-Rock Centre
Recording artist, Jann Arden continues to be one of Canada’s most talented songwriters and performers. Jann Arden will launch a major coast-to-coast Canadian tour starting in November that will include a stop in Kingston.
For more information.
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