My name is Jocelyn.  I’m nine years old and I’ve been to a lot of the Razzmatazz shows and they have all been  amazing!

The last show I was at was in The Northern Lights Performing Art’s Pavilion and “Mr. E” was performing.  He was so funny, he made all the parents and the kids laugh.  I thought he was funny because he pulled a ball from his butt, he made his head both shrink and grow big and he even cut himself in half!  I had tears running down my face, I laughed so hard.

I love going to Razzamataz , they choose the best performers!  I wish I can go to them forever.  What I’m trying to say is Razzmatazz is AWESOME!!!!!!!

Here are some photos from the marionette workshop that was held at Archie Stouffer. Thanks to everyone involved.

Here are some photos from last weekend’s Marionette Workshop. Thanks to all who attended.

 

The Razzamataz Kids’ Shows! committee members are working hard to make this season the best one ever by bringing to Haliburton County the opportunity to not just watch a show but to also participate with the creation of your very own hand crafted 4 string marionette.

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Maritime Marionettes (who are preforming “Molly and the Oak Island Treasure” on Sunday, November 17th) to offer 3 “Build Your Own Marionette” workshops! Two of these workshops will be held within the school time frame in conjunction with the Trillium Lakelands District School Board but one is open to the public.  That means you can create your own 4 string marionette also!

Marionette Workshop Details

Date:  Saturday November 16th, 2013

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Haliburton Highlands Museum, 66 Museum Road Haliburton

Age Group:  4 and Up (Have to attend with a competent caregiver)

Cost: $30.00 per participant

Register:  Contact Dawn Mole-Hurd @ 705-854-0728 or email dawnmole_393@hotmail.com.

Register with payment holds your spot.  Paypal is available at www.razzamataz.ca.

Just back home from watching “Cadence-An A Capella History of Music Through the Voice.”   I found this to be a really long and cumbersome name for such a fun and energetic show!

Today we were treated to music’s history heading from a gregorian chant in the 1500’s and through the magic of a singing time machine we journeyed all the way to the conclusion which was One Directions hit ‘That’s What Makes You Beautiful.’. Along the way we stopped in 1962, the 1970’s and then into the 1990’s with a nod for the parents attending the show.  Even writing this now, it sounds dull, but this show is put together in such a way that even the littlest ones in our audience were able to follow along and enjoy.

This truly lively and engaging show had audience members of all ages snapping, clapping, singing and cheering for the four fantastic singers.  Although our question period didn’t bring up the questions I was expecting, the performers remained gracious and fun throughout the entire performance making it a great experience for all.

For myself , the biggest disappointment of the show was that it was simply over too soon.

I look forward to the opportunity to see these performers again at another show in the future and am so glad they kicked off our season with such style!

Thank you!

 

Don`t forget to bring your money to purchase season passes for the 2013/2014 Season at the special

Early Bird Rate of $20 per person. 

 

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s being offered for shows!

An A Capella History Through the Voice, Oct. 27, 2013

CADENCE,

Carl Berger, Aaron Jensen, Ross Lynde, Kurt Sampson

Take a trip through time with Cadence as they cover over 100 years of vocal music in 50 minutes! This Juno-nominated quartet will cover such musical styles as Gregorian chant, Classical, Choral, Jazz, Doo-Wop, Rock, Blues, and more, incorporating mind blowing instrumental imitation, high energy antics and audience participation.

 

Molly and the Oak Island Treasure, Nov. 17, 2013

Maritime Marionettes, Heather and Darryl Taylor

Molly, her boat, and Pixie, her little fairy friend, set out on a marvellous adventure in search of buried treasure. Along the way she meets Ulgimmo, a Mik’maq boy, and other new friends that help her in completing her wondrous journey. The wooden marionettes come to life in the hands of Heather and Darryll Taylor enchanting children and parents alike. A treasure hunt for self-discovery, Molly and the Oak Island Treasure will touch your heart and awaken the child in us all.

 

 

*** New this year***  –  Build your own 4 string marionette workshop:

Nov. 16, 2013 time & location TBA, public workshop

 

 

Mr. E, Jan. 12, 2014  

Eric Leclerc

This is the show that has made Eric Leclerc one of Ottawa’s most sought after children’s entertainer. It offers side-splitting comedy and amazing magical illusions for any age group. Eric is a master at commanding the attention of everyone in the room. From ages 3 and up, the show is guaranteed to keep the little and big ones laughing and engaged in the presentation. This show will create magical memories for the entire family.

 

 

Evolution of BBoying, TBA

BBoyizm Dance Company

B-boying, born in the early 1970’s, is a dance form that now has a significant international following and reputation. In addition to its roots in funk music and African American culture, the dynamic acrobatic aspects of B-boying make it one of the most unique dances in the world.

The Evolution of BBoying takes the audience from the 70’s into the 90’s with dramatic costume and music changes building up to the dance form as it practiced today. Yvon Soglo brings together some of the best street dancers in Canada to present an interactive show that will amaze young audiences and adults alike.

Our last show for the 2012/2013 season is fast approaching.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar!

Early Bird Season Tickets will be on sale for the 2013/2014 season at $20 a person.  We have some new and exciting things planned – please stay tuned.  

Tickets for the next show are available in advance via paypal or at the door.  Box office opens at 1:30pm.

As always, children under the age of 2 are free!

See you then! 🙂

Circus Montreal presents: The Great Balanzo!

Sunday March 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm at The Northern Light Theatre

The Royal Balanzos were exhiled form their homeland hundreds of years ago. Since then they have travelled the world surviving as circus performers. Now there is only one left – don’t miss The Great Balanzo! It’s a hilarious circus & comedy show with that classic old fashioned feeling.

A gourmet fusion of circus, comedy and theatre. An all ages show that has been seen live by over a million people in 13 countries around the world. The recipe: Begin with one comic gentleman, add a crowd, mix in exciting circus props plus amazing stunts & tricks. The result: a unique and popular show filled with silly elegance and cheering audiences. www.circusmontreal.com

   and the

Proudly present Nationally Acclaimed Bilingual
Singer & Songwriter

MIKE FORD

His music called “Rabble-Rousing and Pythonesque” and “Essential Listening” by the Globe & Mail
in CONCERT
Juno & Canadian Folk Awards -nominated solo artist
Monday, February 25, 2013 6:30pm at the Northern Lights Pavilion
Free for students
or
$10 / family
or
$8 / adult

 

Tickets can be purchased at:
The Cranberry Cottage (Haliburton)
Pharmasave (Minden)
or by e-mailing:
cpftickets@gmail.com
For more info, call Michelle at: (705) 489-4980

~ Haliburton
As a Juno and Canadian Folk Awards -nominated solo artist, Mike Ford has released 5 acclaimed albums of Canadian history-inspired songs, been described as being “rabble-rousing and Pythonesque” and “essential listening” by the Globe & Mail, taken his solo act to festival main stages and MC’d at Fests across Canada, created his own one-hour national CBC Radio Labour Day special (with Age of Persuasion’s Mike Tennant), toured as a swing member of The Arrogant Worms, sung at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa for The Vigil Project, created an ever-growing repertoire for his Canada Needs You performances (for which he has just been awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal) and sailed across the Great Lakes on a working Lake Boat with David Francey, from which the two wrote and recorded their album SEAWAY. Latest projects include his new British Invasion band The Cocksure Lads with fellow Früvous member, Great Big Sea’s Murray Foster, his album Le retour d’Étienne Brûlé (en français) and his new War of 1812 song-cycle “Flames Across The Border”, in time for that event’s bicentennial.
Mike is known to many for his former life in the folk/rock/vaudeville Moxy Früvous, with whom he headlined festival stages all across North America and Europe, sold over ¼ million albums, and once crashed through a stained-glass window at a Buffalo in-store performance. Oops.
www.mikeford.ca
Opening performance by: Ben Trails, Contemporary Folk Artist Listen at: Bentrails.bandcamp.com
and the
Special Thanks for Accommodation Donation: Bonnie View Inn