Details for many of the events held at the Max are listed below. Please visit our Max Takes it to the Met page for more information about our live HDTV broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera.
September 23, 7:30pm
Barney Bentall
Barney Bentall has been active in the Canadian music scene since the seventies as a pop/rock singer-songwriter, although he is most well-known for his 90’s-era band, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts. Hit singles with the Legendary Hearts have included “Something to Live For” and “Come Back to Me”.
In 1997, after ten years of recording and touring with the Legendary Hearts, Bentall started a cattle ranch in British Columbia and in 2006, he released his first solo album titled Gift Horse. 2008 brought the CD and DVD release of his The Grand Caribou Opry live show. Bentall joined Shari Ulrich and Tom Taylor in 2009 to release the album “Live” at Cates Hill.
With a new CD on the way in September 2009, Bentall will be embarking on a promotional tour, which includes several stops in venues along the West Coast.
For more details, visit www.barneybentall.ca.
October 7, 9:30am & 1pm
Green Thumb Theatre presents
WIRED
Damien is unnoticed in his cliquish grade, and that's just what this shy, self-proclaimed "goof" prefers. Damien is transformed into a cooler version of himself through online role-playing games, social networking sites, and a multitude of virtual friends. But when Damien has a seemingly innocent run-in with a girl at school, he finds himself in the cross-hairs of a humiliating cyber bullying campaign. Just because it's virtual it doesn't make it less real. The online alternate world he created to escape is now something he needs to escape from.
In a time of constantly being wired in, effortless photo snapshots and uploads from camera phones, and where conversations aren't taking place face to face, this new play examines the alarming rise of cyber-bullying, where cruelty can be administered instantaneously and anonymously. Bullying in the schoolyards has now been replaced by the simple press of the return button, causing apathy and disconnects to arise -- ironically -- from being virtually connected.
This is an ArtStarts performance reserved for students. A STUDY GUIDE is available from Green Thumb theatre, as well as a PARENTS HANDOUT.
For more details, visit www.greenthumb.bc.ca.
January 8, 7:00pm
Banff Mountain Film Fest
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is on the road across North America and around the world. Whether you are an experienced mountaineer or an armchair adventurer, this event is for everyone. Don’t miss the excitement!
For more information visit www.banffcentre.ca.
February 1, 7:00pm
Being Caribou
An evening with Karsten Heuer
Wildlife Biologist · Park Warden · Author
Join us for this tale of remarkable bravery, determination and hope. For more information view the poster.
Feb 10, 7:30pm
Ballet Jörgen: Cinderella
Founded in 1987 by Bengt Jörgen and Susan Bodie to create an opportunity for Canadian choreographers and original new works in classical ballet, Ballet Jörgen Canada is now recognized for work that combines innovation, warmth, humour and beauty. Ballet Jörgen Canada is the only major Canadian ballet company with a repetoire consisting exclusively of original works.
The Company tours across Canada and North America performing to almost 50,000 people. It is the second largest dance company in Ontario and the largest outside the downtown core of Toronto. Ballet Jörgen Canada brings dance to more communities in Ontario than any other dance company in the province and also tours to both the East and West coasts of Canada and the United States.
The production of Cinderella is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jörgen’s choreography takes us through the misfortunes and fortunes of Cinderella and her stepsisters. Cinderella is tormented by her sisters until her life is changed by the appearance of an old woman, a seed and magical fairies. When Cinderella wins the hand of her prince, her stepsisters find their world turned upside down.
Framing the action are sets by Glenn Davidson that create a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Costume designs by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character’s personality.
For more information visit www.balletjorgen.ca.
February 12
2010 Vancouver Olympics Ceremonies
This is a free family event! Ticket vouchers available at : PRAM, Brooks School Office and the PR Visitor Information Bureau.
Join us as we watch the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics live from Vancouver on HDTV!
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony will take place in Vancouver’s 60,000-seat BC Place on February 12, 2010.
This will be the first time in Olympic Games history that the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be staged in the comfort of an indoor venue.
For more details visit www.vancouver2010.com.
February 15-28
66th Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts
The purpose of this festival remains to provide a showcase for amateur performers of all ages, from kindergarten students to adults.
This fabulous event is sponsored by the PR Rotary. For more information visit www.rcpr.ca/festival.htm.
February 26
Ken Lavigne & the Kennedy Sisters
Ken Lavigne is a singer, composer, communicator and consummate entertainer. Currently joined onstage by his band (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Violin), has charmed his way into the hearts of concertgoers across North America with his sincere delivery of ballads, show tunes and classical crossover hits in the style of Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. It's easy to see why one New York critic described him as having "a voice of liquid gold".
In his new touring concert, Mr. Lavigne takes his audience on an riveting and enchanting journey, retelling his personal campaign to sing at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops. It's an unbelievable account of a man who, against all odds found a way to live out his dream of singing on the world's most prestigious concert stage. Told with spectacular songs and entertaining and hilarious stories Ken embodies the spirit of the underdog - audacity, tenacity, tragedy and ultimately...triumph.
Since his Carnegie Hall Debut, Ken has regularly performed with multi-grammy winner David Foster and has had the honour of performing for his Majesty Prince Charles last fall. All the while he continues to earn accolades with symphonies and orchestras internationally.
Lavigne’s recordings – his debut album, On the Street Where You Live and his second release, Believe – have sold in the thousands and selections from both have been featured on a number of CBC programs. His third album entitled O’ Night Divine features Christmas classics and was released November 30, 2008. His fourth album is set for release in April, 2010.
March 5
2nd Annual Whoop-di-doo Evening of Storytelling for Grown-ups
The 2nd Annual Whoop-di-doo Evening of Storytelling for Grown-ups features one of Canada's national treasures, Ivan E. Coyote.
Author of several acclaimed books, Ivan has become a storytelling hero in our area. We'll showcase some of our local storytellers too, from both Tla'Amin and the Storyteller's Circle.
Doors open at 6:30. We expect to fill the house, so don't arrive late!
This FREE event is cosponsored by the Powell River Public Library and the Powell River Literacy Council, with volunteer support from Toastmasters and the Storytelling Circle.
April 8
Poet's Evening
This evening of spoken word is brought to you by the Powell River Live Poets Guild.
April 9, 7:30
Matt Andersen & Wil
New Brunswick’s Matt Andersen is a well-known and established part of the East Coast music landscape, a favourite live performer at clubs and festivals. His larger than life showmanship has been earning him a fervent and steadfast audience wherever he graces the stage. Matt's sprawling blues, roots and rock musical hybrid with his sorrowing and soulful voice has sparked a phenomenal buzz on Canada’s East Coast and that grass roots word of mouth cannot be contained any longer!
In the past couple of years, Matt has released an introductory EP along with two critically acclaimed live fan favorites and the full-length release “Second time around”. Along with a busy touring schedule as a headliner at major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Matt has also shared the stage and toured with America, Randy Bachman, the late Bo Diddley, Little Feat and a host of others. His new studio album, Something In Between, was released in 2009.
At 13 Wil was seriously refining and defining his playing style, blending his love of "old school country” with new diverse influences. In 2001, Wil wrote his first album titled "Both Hands". Independently, it sold over 6000 copies off stage in its first year. In 2004 the album was re-released via EMI Music giving Wil the opportunity to tour with artists such as Colin James, Matthew Good, Joel Plaskett Emergency and Xavier Rudd among others as well earning him 4 nominations at the 2005 WCMA’s including producer and “Entertainer of the Year”.
Wil collaborated with some of Canada’s most respected writers and musicians including 54-40's Neil Osborne, Jason Collett and Ron Sexsmith and released his second full length CD called By December in 2007.
Wil has always preferred to play live either solo or with “just a drummer”. He says that the freedom allows him to immerse himself onstage utterly and completely as noted in a recent revue during Canadian Music Week. "A few songs into his set, the crowd was still in disbelief because Wil was so astoundingly good. A Rivoli cook stopped to watch for several minutes before making her way back to the room." His live show has been compared to the likes of Springsteen, Frank Black and Ani DiFranco, with song writing comparisons to Ryan Adams.
Wil's NEW ALBUM "IN THIS TOGETHER" is now available on iTunes and in stores. Visit www.ibreakstrings.com or download tracks from the new album here: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/in-this-together/id364376759
Wil's official site: www.ibreakstrings.com or myspace.com/wilibreakstrings
Matt Andersen's official site: www.stubbyfingers.ca
April 21, 1pm & 7:30pm
Red Sky Theatre presents
Raven Stole The Sun
Red Sky is a dynamic company producing contemporary Aboriginal performances in dance, theatre and music for adult and family audiences. Raven Stole The Sun, by Drew Hayden Taylor, is a contemporary story for family audiences based on a mischievious and magical creature of impulse and curiosity who brings light to the people of the world. Red Sky also offers post show chats, workshops, educational materials, and community outreach.
Our evening showing is open to the public, but the first showing is an ArtStarts performance reserved for students. A STUDY GUIDE is available from ArtStarts.
For more information, visit www.redskyperformance.com.
April 28 through May 1, 8pm
Far Off Broadway presents
The Melville Boys
For more information, please view the poster.
May 7, 1pm & 7:30pm
Kutapira
Born out of a forward-thinking educational initiative introducing youth to global rhythms and formed in 2005 through a Canada Council program matching professional artists and students, Kutapira have hardly had a chance to reflect on their achievements. Through the motivation and mentoring of Artistic Director, Jack Duncan and percussion maestro, Myles Bigelow, the group is forging new links between the traditions of Zimbabwe’s marimba music and the rhythmic soul of Afro Cuban drumming. Kai Buchan, Jeremy Bryant, Sangito Bigelow, Chris Couto and Theo Vincent are all fluent in both disciplines; rotating through their battery of soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas and trading licks on the drum kit, timbales and hand drums.
Our evening showing is open to the public, but the first showing is an ArtStarts performance reserved for students. A STUDY GUIDE is available from ArtStarts.
For more information, visit www.kutapira.com.
May 11, 7:30pm
Men of the Deeps
North America's only Coal Miners choir has been entertaining audiences since 1966. Visit them at www.menofthedeeps.com.
Advance sale tickets are available thru the Academy box office, 7280 Kemano Street, or phone 604 485 9633.
July 2010
International Choral Kathaumixw
The International Choral Kathaumixw is a global gathering of choirs and conductors, featuring international concerts, choral and vocal solo competitions, common song singing, conductors round tables, concert tours, social events, workshops, and seminars.
The International Choral Kathaumixw takes place in our picturesque seaside town of Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
For more information visit www.kathaumixw.org.
