Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour 2010 On July 11, 2010, environmental sustainability and community involvement will be emphasized alongside arts and culture in Horizons of Friendship's 13th annual Homes, Gardens and Music Tour. This acclaimed event is a tour of seven distinguished properties in and around the lakeside town of Cobourg. The tour features a wide range of unique homes and gardens. Several properties have ultra modern, eco-friendly designs. Others abound in antiques and historical intrigue. The Homes, Gardens and Music Tour is supported through contributions from local businesses, restaurants, grocers, volunteers and musicians. Light refreshments and beverages enhance the flavor of the event, while musicians provide melodies that delight all patrons. Former tour guests have said that their favourite part of the tour is getting an inside look at the way different homes organize their gardens. They have said that they appreciate the way the tour "encourages lingering" and call the music and refreshments a "great added bonus". All proceeds from the Homes, Gardens and Music Tour will support Horizons of Friendship. Among other projects, Horizons works alongside grassroot partners to educate local farmers on sustainable agriculture and farming practices, with the goal of eradicating poverty and increasing community self-sufficiency. Tickets are $30.00 (with a $22.00 tax receipt) and will be available in Cobourg at Horizons of Friendship - 905 372-5483, Concert Hall Box Office 905 372-2210 and the Cobourg Tourist Office. Tickets are expected to be available after May 10. For more information visit www.horizons.ca.
	Words and Music 2010 - presented and performed by Brad Halls and His Guest Vocalists The Words and Music series returns to Cobourg's historic Victoria Hall Concert Hall, celebrating its 25th anniversary and beginning its 26th season of music chosen from the most enduring of our popular songs. For his 2010 season, Brad Halls is pleased to announce a series of entertaining programs, continuing to feature some of the best of popular music, jazz, and the songs of the movies and musical theatre. Each concert will be presented on both Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m., and subscribers may choose either a Friday of Saturday series. The songs of one of the most revered composers of the past century will be celebrated on Friday September 10 and Saturday September 11, 2010 when Brad and his guests Catherine Ford and Derrick Cunningham present The Songs of Jerome Kern. Kern was among the first of the great songwriters to turn the musical theatre into a genuine work of art with productions including the legendary Show Boat. Enjoy great songs including I'm Old Fashioned, The Song is You, Old Man River, A Fine Romance, The Way you Look Tonight and other favourites. Our 2010 season concludes on Friday October 15 and Saturday October 16, 2010 with a night of enduring standards entitled Pop the Question. All the great songwriters loved to pose musical questions, and Brad and his special guests Tanya Wills and Christine Vanderbank will ask Is you Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?, Can't We Be Friends?, What's New?, What is This Thing Called Love?, Who Can I Turn To?, Who's Sorry Now? and many more classic songs. Who knows where the musical answers may lie? Tickets for the 2010 season are available through the Concert Hall Box Office. To subscribe to all four concerts, mail the order form to Victoria Hall Concert Hall at 55 King St. W. Cobourg, Ontario K9A 2M2 or you can call at 905-372-2210. Tickets for all four concerts are available now at reduced subscribers' prices. Ticket prices will be $17.50 (+GST) for each individual concert, but subscribers can enjoy all four shows for only $60.00 (+GST) and you may order either the Friday or the Saturday series.
	Northumberland Players Fundraiser It's a marvelous night for Moondance III - a fundraiser to benefit the Cobourg Firehall Renovation. The Northumberland Players kick off their 2010 - 2011 Season with the amazing musical talents of PHLO in an evening of music, dancing, entertainment, a silent auction, raffle with great door prizes too! Don't miss the fun on Saturday September 18 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Concert Hall. For only $35.00 per person you can enjoy snacks, desserts and coffee and the pleasure of kicking up your heels to some great dance music and great company. Tickets are $35.00 each with a cash bar. Get your tickets early by calling the Box Office at 905 372-2210. Help the Players restore their beloved Firehall.
	ViewPoint 2010 - A Wednesday evening series of four speakers - all presentations to start at 8 p.m. Mark these dates on your calendars - October 6, 2010 Sally Armstrong, Author, Human Rights Activist and Film Maker speaks on Who in the World Cares About Women? October 13, 2010 - Chair of the US/Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity Bill Wilkerson presents The End of Mental Illness: A Goal for Canada. James Bartleman, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario from 2002-2007 speaks on October 20 about Canada's Greatest Social Justice Issue: The Condition of Canada's Native Children. The series concludes on October 27 with Hugh Segal, Senator and Senior Fellow, Queens' University addresses A New Perspective on National and Global Security. Tickets for the series are $40.00 - cash or cheque only, please. Complimentary refreshments are included.
	Sweet Water Country Music Series 2010 During the summer of 2009, various members if the band were able to skip around the province and be in back up bands for different County Music Jamborees. George Hillier and Brian Crosby are a small sample of the great talent out there in our own backyard. We just had to bring them in and share them with you. While the Cats Away - September 19 The Mice will play!! - and play we will. We always like the opportunity to just say - "the heck with rehearsal" - "the heck with learning songs". This is our chance to wing it. We don't know what we are going to do or what you are going to hear. We may have to call on the audience for suggestions, we may have some surprises. We don't know - what the heck! Sean Carson - October 17 We couldn't help ourselves. We called on our pal Sean Carson again to come and visit. We have so much fun when he drops by and based on your reaction, we think you like him too! Sean has toured with Tanya Tucker and Neal McCoy and has also performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. All shows take place at 2 p.m. Existing season ticket holders have until February 1 to renew the same seats for the 2010 Series. Single tickets may be purchased after March 1. Series tickets are $63.60.
	The Victoriana Show "Step back in time... to a resplendent period of romance, grace and elegance." A bouquet of shopping pleasures await you with everything from lace cookies, decorated sugar cubes, jewelry, hats, home decorating items, and fabulous gifts for both yourself and Christmas gift giving. High Tea, consisting of finger sandwiches, scones, open faced sandwiches, pastries, strawberry butter, clotted cream, preserves, a classical assortment of teas and violet, rose petal ice water will be presented in a lush atrium setting. Victorian Picnics to Go will be available for those in a rush. As well, classical Victorian Christmas dinner is available by reservation. Other features are thirteen different lectures every hour on the hour throughout the day, as well as three Moonlight Lectures in the evening, a museum collection of Victorian Gowns, free demonstrations, a Grand Opening by Queen Victoria, free horse and buggy rides, The Ultimate Victorian Christmas Table and Christmas Tree Display, a huge Victorian Gingerbread House display, free antique appraisals and movies of Queen Victoria will be playing in the evening. All this and more await you in this show that is truly a "bubble bath for the spirit". Visit www.victorianashow.com for more details. For information on admission and charges please contact Elizabeth Fairley at 905 372-2098.
	VOS presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well know standards including Blue Skies, Snow, Sisters and the perennial favourite, White Christmas. Irving Berlin's White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the entire family. Performance dates are November 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. and November 13, 14, 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 with a special group rate for 20 or more of $22.50. Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office - book early for the best seats.
	Weddings and Receptions The spring, summer and fall seasons are a busy time for us with weddings and receptions. A few dates are remaining for 2011. For an up to date rental rate, please contact the office at (905) 372-2210 or 1-888-COBOURG ext.4153 and we would be happy to help you plan your special event.
	Tickets and Additional Information For additional information or tickets to any of the above events, call the box office at 905-372-2210 or email us at concerthall@cobourg.ca. Try our 1-888 number at 1-888-COBOURG ext. 4153 The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall 55 King St. W. Cobourg, Ontario K9A 2M2 Our office is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (holidays excluded) We can be reached by: Phone: 905-372-2210 - Toll Free: 1-888-COBOURG ext. 4153 Fax: 905-372-0781 Concert Hall Facilitator: Beth Hunt Concert Hall Facilitator - Operations: Tom Hall