Words and Music 2009 Brad Halls and his Guest Vocalists Words and Music celebrates its 25th season! The Words and Music series returns to Cobourg's historic Victoria Hall Concert Hall for its 25th season of music chosen from the most enduring of our popular songs. For his 2009 season, Brad Hall 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 8:00 p.m., and subscribers may chose either a Friday or Saturday series. Please note that existing season ticket holders have until December 1, 2008 to renew their current subscription. Our 2009 season continues on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, when Cobourg's own celebrated "big band" The Royals and their featured vocalist Tanya Wills present an evening dedicated to THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS. Some of this areas finest instrumentalists combine with Brad and Tanya to present songs made famous by the great bands of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Stan Kenton and other greats of that memorable era. The songs of one of the most successful composers of the last half of the past century will be celebrated on Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12, 2009, when Brad and his guests Christine Vanderbank and Beth Hunt present THE SONGS OF BURT BACHARACH. Burt Bacharach has been at the top of the songwriting game for almost the past 50 years. Enjoy his enduring pop hits Do you Know the Way to San Jose?, The Look of Love, Close to You, This Guy's in Love with You and so many others. Our 2009 season concludes on Friday October 16 and Saturday, October 17, with an evening devoted to the music of one of the true musical giants of the 20th century when Brad and his guests Paul Caldwell and Catherine Ford present THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER. One of the greatest of all the popular songwriters, the talented composer and lyricist brought us eternal songs such as Night and Day, I Get a Kick Out of You, I've Got you Under My Skin, True Love, Don't Fence Me In among many other favourites. Tickets for your 2009 season are available through the Victoria Hall Concert Hall Box Office. To subscribe to all four concerts, come into the box office 2nd floor, east side of Victoria Hall, or call at 905 372-2210, fax - 905 372-0781 or e-mail at concerthall@cobourg.ca. Existing subscribers will have the same table if they reserve prior to December 1. Individual tickets for the concerts will be available after March 1, 2009. Tickets for all four concerts are available after September 15, 2008 at a cost of $50.00 + GST = $53.50 for each series. Individual tickets will be $17.50 + GST = $18.38.
	Sweet Water Country Music Series 2009 Mark June 14, October 18 and December 6 at 2 p.m. on your calendars for another season of great country music. Join Al Briso, Tom Hall, Joe Howe, Carl Kees, Steve O'Connor, Steve Piticco, Don Reed and Dusty King Jr. for an afternoon sure to please all the country music fans. Reserved cabaret-style seating. Tickets are $60.00 for the series or $17.50 for individual tickets (GST is additional).
	BOO! - THEY'RE BACK, Haunted Ghost Walks of Cobourg When the sky is dark and the lights are low, the Haunted Ghost Walks of Cobourg will explore the streets on an evening walking tour of local ghost stories, mysteries and dark history. Lead by a costumed guides participants will learn about Cobourg's dark and mysterious past. With only the light of their lanterns to lead you - your tour guides will provide you with a chilling experience. If you're lucky you may even have a chance meeting with one of our resident spirits. Tours start on July 9 and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until August 29. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for seniors and students. There is also a special Spooktacular Hallowe'en Tour October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 tickets for those tours are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for seniors and students. For tickets and reservations, please contact the Box Office at 905 372-2210. Please note that this is a walking tour and participants must be mobile.
	Homes, Gardens and Music Tour Sunday July 12th - 5:30 p.m. Horizons of Friendship is holding its 12th Annual fundraising Homes, Gardens and Music Tour on Sunday, July 12 between 1 and 5:30 p.m. At each Cobourg and area home, you will enjoy live concerts by local musicians and light refreshments for a most enjoyable mid-summer afternoon. Tickets are $30.00 (tax receipt for $22.00) and are available at the Box Office, Sasha Pico Home Décor in Port Hope and the Horizons of Friendship office - 50 Covert St., Cobourg. Horizons of Friendship is celebrating 36 years of working with grassroots organizations in Central America and Mexico to combat poverty and injustice. The projects supported are initiated by the communities themselves and address a variety of concerns including women's rights, health, education and the environment.
	One Day Blues Revue zapp promotions is thrilled to announce their first One Day Blues Revue, Saturday October 3 at the Concert Hall. Headlining the day will be 2 blues greats from Chicago, Melvin Taylor and Studebaker John. Melvin has been called "stunning" by Jazztimes Magazine and was a real crowd pleaser at his last Cobourg appearance. Studebaker John has played and recorded with the Yardbirds as well as the Pretty Things. Not only is he a master harmonica player but he is also a powerhouse singer and a talented songwriter who has several CD's out on the legendary Delmark label. There will be lots of Canadian talent as zapp believes that there are many very talented local musicians. Just confirmed are Rick Fines and Dave Mowat and The Fabulous Tonemasters. The tour will start on Thursday October 1 (venue still to be determined), Friday October 2 at the Picton Regent Theatre and Saturday October 3 at the Concert Hall. The show starts at 2 p.m. and is expected to run until 11:30 p.m. with a two hour dinner break. The show will feature Canadian Blues artists all day with the Double Bill starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.95 + GST and are available through the Box Office (for the Cobourg show only) or at Zap Records 20 King St. E. in Cobourg.
	Bacchus Beckons On Friday October 30, the Victoria Hall Volunteers will present their seventh biennial Wine Tasting Event. Bacchus Beckons is a timely opportunity to discover new wines for your own holiday entertaining. From 8 - 10:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, guests will sample not only fine wines selected by local sommelier Bruce Maclean, but also an assortment of wonderful cheese of the world. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Shelagh Purcell playing the grand piano. There will also be a silent auction. This premier event at historic Victoria Hall is sure to be a delightful evening and should not be missed. Tickets are $35.00 - cash or cheque only, please and are available through the Box Office or Victoria Hall Volunteer members.
	Big Easy 7 Swing Band 2009 The Concert Hall presents the Big Easy 7 Swing Band 2009 Season. Swinging' into the Hallowe'en Haunt on October 31 and the November 28 Warming up Winter Dance. All shows start at 8 p.m. The Big Easy 7 has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1999. Under the leadership of Chris Devlin the band features an all-star line up of Northumberland's finest musicians including Lee Batchelor, Marlowe Bork, Beth Hunt, Frank Gallimore, Scott Lean, Don Dawson, P.J. LeConte and Darren Strongman. The Big Easy 7 combines Jazz, blues and Big Band swing to create a unique swinging sound that is guaranteed to get your feet moving. The Band has been featured at Toronto's Dovercourt House Ballroom, The Port Credit Sunset Festival, The Port Hope All Canadian Jazz Festival and the Cobourg Waterfront Festival. Tickets are $37.50 + GST for all four shows or $15.00 + GST for individual tickets. Visit the website at www.TheBigEasy7.com.
	Santa's Big Sleep Santa's Big Sleep is a heart-warming story about the strength of children's faith in Santa Claus and the spirit of Christmas. As the play opens Santa is at the North Pole supervising the Elves and answering letters from children. In Scene Two, the Postmaster informs Santa that there is a mail strike and there will be no more letters. Santa falls into a deep sleep and we discover that it is the love contained in the letters from children that keep him alive. Can the Elves solve the problem and wake Santa before Christmas Eve, or will the spirit of Christmas Giving be lost forever. Presented by the Northumberland Players Youth Theatre and directed by Victor Baitley - school performances to take place November 25,26,27 at 10 and 1 p.m. - all tickets are $4.00 for the school shows. The public performance will take place Saturday November 28 at 1 p.m. - tickets for the public performance are $6.00 for children under 12 and $8.00 for all others. Please contact the Box Office at 905 372-2210 for reservations. Theatre-style-reserved seating.
	Victorian Christmas Celebration The Victoria Hall Volunteers present a Victorian Christmas Celebration on Saturday December 12 at 6 p.m. This event will be a wonderful opportunity to partake of a traditional Christmas dinner and entertainment to celebrate the festive season at the Concert Hall. Tickets for this premiere event are $50.00 (cash or cheque only, please)and will be available in September from the Concert Hall Box Office or through a member of the Victoria Hall Volunteers. This promises to be a delightful evening and should not be missed.
	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 2009. 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