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A note from the Director...
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What makes
a music scene? In simplicity, it’s another word for community:
shared purpose, interaction, and mutual support. A music scene
shares the purpose of cultivating good music, making meaningful
experiences at shows, and ultimately just having a good time. Live
shows are the embodiment of interaction whether it’s between
audience members or spectators and performers. And these
interactions build mutual support: buying merch to support artists,
grabbing your best bud a beer, and cheering for an encore.
But that doesn’t answer the question of what makes a music scene.
In a 2012 issue of The Atlantic, Caitlin
Curran wrote that “it’s an ecosystem idea.” That to build a music
scene, it takes more than musicians. It takes affordable rent,
venues willing to participate and encourage, an audience to build
off of, and the resources to record and present music. It also
takes community partnerships to supply the beer and kombucha,
restaurants to feed everyone, and manufacturers to make the merch.
At the final rooftop show of the year on August 31, I introduced
blues legend Mike Trask by saying that I do my best to see and work
towards the Truro of tomorrow. And there’s a reason I see music and
live performance as central to building that Truro.
Music is community.
There is no difference between a thriving music scene and a
thriving community. One is the embodiment of the other. I read the
news about new road developments, new affordable rentals being
proposed, new parts of town being built up, and more. I hear of new
restaurants, wonder about what new construction will become, and
talk to colleagues about how Truro hosts the latest hallmark NS
event—the NS Stampede. We’re building so much, creating so much,
and it sometimes feeling scary. However, when I look at it I think,
look at all the music we’re getting ready for.
And now, I am here to break it to you: Truro is the music scene.
There is no division between venues, between artists’ and their
genres, and the various audiences numerous organizations and businesses
host. We are all the music scene. You don’t go out to shows? Wait,
did you hear music at the Truro Farmers’ Market? Well, you’re a
part of the music scene. Did you hear a busker on Inglis? You’re in
it now. Were you at Julia’s Lounge for karaoke? Welcome to the
scene.
And as Truro grows, our music scene inevitably does too.
It used to be that a music scene was an exclusive club to join.
We’d say the underground music scene or
the indie scene. When I was growing up, we talked
about the difference between ‘scenesters’ and ‘hipsters.’ (One wore
colours, the other wore shades). But, just like the idea of
‘selling out,’ the gatekeeping to scenes has broken down. Now, the
community is the scene.
It sometimes feels, working in the arts, like you need to make a
constant push to convince people why art and music are important.
That’s an idea I’ve let go of. It’s because I see Truro’s thriving
music scene everyday: the Honda bumping hip hop down Prince, Randy
playing guitar at the market, Bologna Colorado at Truro Brewing,
K-OS at Belly Up, or music at the Marigold. When you participate in
music, you’re participating in community. The music and arts scene
needs no defence—it’s happening everyday, everywhere, all around
us.
Welcome to the scene friends. We’re gunna have fun.
Marshall Feit
Executive Director
Marigold Cultural Centre
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The Gift
October 3 & 4
7:30 PM - $40
Is it
Theatre? Is it Magic? ….. Yes!
“I’ve never seen anything like it ..tt’ll blow your
mind…”
Nancy Regan,
Media Personality/Author
“Absolutely amazing! One of those shows I’m going to
be thinking about for days and days and days..”’ Halifax theatre-goer.
The Gift is theatre as you’ve never experienced it
before. It asks the age-old question – are we here by Chance or
Destiny? But this is no ordinary play. While it tells a
story of family strife and resolution, it is full of surprises that
leave the audience in a state of wonder. There is no easy way
to describe The Gift - it just has to be experienced.
This is what
CBC Culture columnist Tary Lynn Taylor said of The Gift:
“What!!!!!!!!!! The show was the most riveting theatre
event
I have ever been to. My head is still
shaking. In the beginning
You think you are in for a night of intimate theatre
and then you
are taken on a journey of surprise, awe and
captivation.
A must see and MUST experience.”
Produced by
Brookes Diamond Productions, The Gift was written and
directed by long-time Canadian theatre veteran, Ron
Ulrich, from a concept by Robert
Lamar who is also the show’s lone performer.
The Gift is mysterious and interactive with the audience playing a
key role in its outcome.
The Gift is a one-act play with a running time of approximately
90 minutes and is suitable for ages 15 and up.
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Lucy MacNeil
Saturday, October 5
7:30 PM - $42
Lucy has been performing with the Barra MacNeils for
37 years. They come from a long tradition of Cape Breton music and
dance that has been the foundation of creative pursuits over their
musical career.
Alongside
her brothers she has travelled to Europe, Scotland, England, Wales,
Ireland, the United States, Barbados, throughout Canada from Fogo
Island, Nfld. To Iqaluit and a northern Quebec community, Puvirnituq.
The Barras
recorded their first self-titled album in 1986 and have continued
making music, touring and recording throughout the years. During the
1990’s they were signed with record label Poly Dor and opened for
Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers and were special guests on two of Rita
MacNeils’ Christmas specials.
During the
pandemic which was a very quiet time for many Lucy started working on
a solo album. Something she had wanted to do but the time never
presented itself. She also felt in these uncertain times watching a
world that was going through immense change and upheaval she wanted
to leave something behind of herself and her lifetime attachment to
traditional music and song.
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June Body
Monday, October 7
7:30 PM - $15 or FREE with a Marigold membership + 9
additional shows
Swaying between the punchiness of modern rock and the
nostalgic tones of '90s alternative, June Body's rawness and
forthright lyrical delivery throws back to the likes of Death Cab for
Cutie and The Weakerthans. Most recently, June Body supported The Beaches
for a sold-out, two thousand-person show in Halifax, and will support
PUP for a two-night run in August. The trio's new album, 'Last
Everythings' (2024), was self-engineered in an ancient Nova Scotian
family cottage. The band lived in their self-built studio for a week,
recording the 10-track full-length. It was mixed by Juno and Polaris
Prize-winning engineer Jace Lasek (Land of Talk, Godspeed You! Black
Emperor, Besnard Lakes), and arrives with a limited edition vinyl run
on Fresh Biscuits Records.
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The Chimera Project Dance
Theatre: Dancing the Seven Teachings
Tuesday, October 8
7:30 PM - $40
The Chimera Project Dance Theatre is a contemporary
dance company renowned for hyper-physical creations, presented with a
powerful, gritty aesthetic. Founded in 1999 by Artistic Director,
choreographer, and dancer Małgorzata Nowacka-May, Chimera has been
described as “the most exciting” and “most original in Canada” by The
Globe and Mail and has earned repeated recognition and accolades,
including being named among the Top 10 performances of the year by
prominent publications such as The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, NOW,
and FASHION.
Chimera is
an adventurous company, grounded in our vision and our commitment to
fostering and nurturing long-term relationship building. For 20
years, Chimera has transcended limits, bridging the gaps between
theatre, film, and dance. We navigate the space between urban and
rural duality, small and large endeavors, and re-imagine traditional
techniques juxtaposed with contemporary forms. Chimera seeks
connections between cultures, and our work has flourished over the
past decade through meaningful collaborations with acclaimed
Indigenous leaders and performers including elder Shirely Horn, and
artists Arik Pipestem and Sophie Dow.
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Joke Signals
Thursday, October 10
8:00 PM - $15
Join us at the Marigold on October 10th for an evening
of side-splitting, gut-busting, laugh out loud stand-up comedy
starring British Columbia's Dan Duvall and hosted by Cape Breton's
Clifton Cremo, and featuring some of Nova Scotia's brightest up and coming
talents.
About your headliner:
Dan Duvall is a PNW-based comedian who has performed across Canada,
the US, and Europe. He has been featured at the Just For Laughs
Vancouver festival, CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud, the Winnipeg Comedy
Festival, Motor City Comedy Festival, Rifflandia festival, and many
more! He is also the subject of the documentary "Funny
Tweets" which was featured on CraveTV and HBO Canada.
In addition to stand-up comedy, Dan has been a professional comedy
writer for the better part of a decade with his work appearing on
Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and a ton of ads you have almost
certainly seen (but probably skipped) over the past 10 years!
A dynamic storyteller, Dan's easygoing, conversational style will
leave you feeling like you're old pals.
About your host:
Since beginning his career in stand-up comedy, Clifton Cremo has been
entertaining Canadian audiences with his deft brand of storytelling
and wry absurdism. Clifton's perspective on his Mi'kmaw upbringing
and his unique outlook on First Nations issues brought him national
attention by showing that no matter the divisiveness of an issue,
humor can be a common ground.
Clifton has appeared at the Halifax Comedy Festival for CBC
Television, CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters, the Just For
Laughs Festival in Toronto and Vancouver, and has performed alongside
some of the world's top comedians, including opening for Kenny vs
Spenny, Joe Pera, and Jon Dore.
Whether he's onstage at a comedy club, a local bar, or even a funeral
(seriously), Clifton always manages to bring the laughs.
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Office Hours with Kelly
McMichael
Saturday, October 12
1:00 PM - PWYC
(This show is taking place
in the United Way office, or outside weather permitting)
Kelly
McMichael is an artist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, originally
from Peterborough, Ontario. She is a multi-instrumentalist who can
sling a guitar, serenade on piano and program beats in equal measure.
Known for genre-bending, Kelly’s early songwriting career was
established in Ontario around 2007 through DIY feminist synth bands
Rouge, and later on, Renders. Her interests cover a broad range of
classic pop /rock production styles that flirt with psychedelia and
provide rich packaging to McMichael’s commanding vocals and
well-crafted songwriting. Kelly has toured North America and Europe
and joined acts like The Burning Hell, Tim Baker, The Hidden Cameras
and Sarah Harmer. After a decade as a side player, McMichael’s
independently released debut LP Waves had a breakthrough in 2021,
garnering a spot on the Polaris Prize shortlist, three Music NL
Awards, and the ECMA for ‘Best Rock Recording’, and she now focuses
on her solo career.
Kelly’s
sophomore album is a fearless expansion on the classic sound of her
debut. Recorded and co-produced with Jake Nicoll again, this music
sits in the comfort of its core ideas while being utterly unafraid to
try new things, including McMichael doing much of the recording
herself. It plays exactly how its maker intended. “I write and record
in a way that you’re just giving the song what it needs. Why limit
the creativity? I don’t want limitations.” After The Sting Of It
comes out fall 2024.
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MY LIFE - Billy Joel
Tribute
Wednesday, October 16
7:30 PM - $40
"My Life" is the definitive tribute to Billy
Joel!
North America's premiere concert experience that features the biggest
smash hits in a look-a-like and sound-a-like performance by one of
Canada's finest vocalists. An unforgettable show that showcases chart
booming hits by one of the most recognized talents in the industry!
Billy Joel wrote 33 Top 40 hits and is a six-time Grammy award winner
who has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
A truly memorable evening that include the songs; My Life, Allentown,
Piano Man, She's Always A Woman, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,
Only The Good Die Young, Big Shot, Moving Out, Just The Way You Are,
New York State of Mind, Uptown Girl, For The Longest Time, Still
Rock'n'roll To Me, You May Be Right and any more classics!
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Payadora at St. Andrew's
United Church
Thursday, October 17
7:00 PM - $35
Payadora is an award-winning ensemble that performs
arrangements drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan traditions (tangos,
milongas, waltzes, and folk music such as the Zamba and chacarera),
as well as original songs inspired by that tradition. Comprised
of musicians who are each musical powerhouses in their own right,
this “superstar group” has combined their profound love of tango with
their classical, jazz, and global music backgrounds to create
something entirely new. Payadora is officially endorsed by the
Argentinian Consulate in Toronto for its adherence to the spirit of
tango, and audiences flock to performances that convey joy,
virtuosity, humour, and intense passion.
Since 2013,
Payadora has presented concerts and sold-out shows at the National
Arts Centre, Ottawa Chamberfest, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts,
Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, Stratford Summer Music, Toronto Summer
Music, Festival of the Sound, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Toronto
Jazzfest, the COC’s World Music Series at the Four Seasons Centre,
and the World Accordion & Tango Festival in Victoria.
Payadora has also collaborated with the London Symphonia, the
Cathedral Bluffs Symphony, the Hannaford Street Silver Band, and the
PointeTango Dance Company – exploring the intersection between
classical dance and earthy tango.
In the
spring of 2023, Payadora’s third and latest CD, the critically
acclaimed “Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango”, reached #1 on the
World Music Charts in Europe. It received rave reviews, airtime, and
press coverage around the globe, including the BBC, CTV, CBC
television and radio, the Bangkok Post, NPR, and RTE Irish Public
Radio. “…The most memorable release I have ever had the privilege to
listen to and review” (WholeNote Magazine). “Silent Tears” is
currently #17 on the Transglobal World Music Chart.
They have
received creation and recording grants from numerous agencies,
including the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council.
Additionally, they were awarded a generous grant from the Canada
Council for the Arts to create a multi-arts digital presentation of
an Argentine folk tale told through music, dance, illustration, and
words.
Across the
globe, they have won numerous awards for their work. During
Payadora’s November 2023 tour of South America, they won “Best New
Piece” at the 2023 Yiddish Music Awards in São Paolo. Their most
recent tour of Europe in June of 2024 included an appearance at
Germany’s renowned Rudolstadt Festival, where they were winners of
the German World Music Award (Weltmusikpreis Ruth Award) for their
“Silent Tears” program.
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James Keelaghan
Tuesday, October 22
7:30 PM - $32
Contemporary folk songs, at their very best, offer an
insight into the hardships, attitudes, and resolve of characters and
events that shape our day-to-day lives. You can dress these songs up
in inspired arrangements and intricate instrumentation but, at their
very essence, the archetypal folk song is all about stories. Stories
and people. Something such compelling songwriters as Eric Bogle, Si
Kahn, Ewan MacColl, and Stan Rogers … all understood and mined so
effectively.
James
Keelaghan, too, burrows into that same rich seam with equal ability
and comparable conviction. To quote Eric Bibb, the award-winning
American acoustic bluesman, after listening to Keelaghan perform:
“[You’re] a joy to hear, just beautiful. Reminded me of the
best of the best of another time – Liam Clancy, Tom Paxton etcetera.”
Less colourful but more succinct, Dave Marsh, the eminent Rolling
Stone critic, simply described Keelaghan as
“Canada’s finest songwriter.”
Truly,
throughout a career that now spans almost four decades, the Juno and
Canadian Folk Music Award winner has created a repertoire of
incalculable importance – a unique body of work, either inspired by
or drawn from the folk tradition. Ten solo albums flush with enduring
lyrical relevance. Take the beautiful but heartbreaking ballad, Jenny
Bryce, for example. From any point of view, it’s
indistinguishable from the numerous traditional tracks covered on his
disc A Few Simple Verses.
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Uncharitable Screening
Wednesday, October 23
12:00 PM - $25 + HST
BE A
PART OF THE CHANGE
UnCharitable will change you - it changed us! This documentary
motivated us to bring this event and its creator to Truro. Join us
for an impactful evening featuring renowned activist and
humanitarian, Dan Pallotta. This milestone occasion will bring together
community leaders, businesses, and supporters to commemorate our
journey and look forward to future innovations in workforce
development.
WHO IS DAN PALLOTTA?
"Dan Pallotta is the embodiment of authenticity, integrity,
courage and higher calling. He is a role model for anyone who wants
to embark on the adventure of personal and societal
transformation." ~ Deepak Chopra
Dan Pallotta
is a transformative figure in the nonprofit sector, known for
revolutionizing how nonprofit organizations are evaluated. His iconic
TED Talk on philanthropy, viewed over 5.5 million times, is hailed as
the most persuasive TED talk ever. He is also featured in the movie
UnCharitable, based on his best-selling book, which premiered in over
fifty theatres and will soon stream online. A former leader at
Harvard's Kennedy School, Dan co-founded TED's Audacious Project,
raising nearly $1 billion for social initiatives.
Dan
pioneered the multi-day charitable event industry with the Breast
Cancer 3-Day walks and AIDS Rides, raising over $500 million and
inspiring additional fundraising of $1.5 billion for various causes.
Dan authored UnCharitable, a landmark book on nonprofit constraints,
and "The Everyday Philanthropist" a guide for impactful
giving. He founded the Charity Defence Council and Add Humanity,
consulting for innovative humanitarian organizations. Dan has
delivered over 400 talks worldwide and written extensively for the
Harvard Business Review. His work has been featured in major media
outlets, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to
philanthropy.
ABOUT THE EVENT
As we plan for our 40th anniversary as a social-purposed,
not-for-profit organization, UnCharitable resonated with us. As we
embark on this year with gratitude, we are incredibly motivated to
host a community animation event which will include a viewing of this
documentary, and an impactful IN PERSON keynote presented by Dan
following the exclusive viewing(s) of UnCharitable.
Futureworx
wants to share its passion for this (social helpful) work by being a
part of a movement to create a future where our diverse communities
can come together to collaborate, innovate, celebrate achievements
and success to dream boldly. We want to create a future where no one
is left behind!
For more
information about Futureworx, visit www.futureworx.ca
For any questions, or media inquires email erinb@futureworx.ca
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An evening with Dan
Pallotta and special screening of Uncharitable
Wednesday, October 23
4:00 PM - $50 + HST
BE A
PART OF THE CHANGE
UnCharitable will change you - it changed us! This documentary
motivated us to bring this event and its creator to Truro. Join us
for an impactful evening featuring renowned activist and
humanitarian, Dan Pallotta. This milestone occasion will bring together
community leaders, businesses, and supporters to commemorate our
journey and look forward to future innovations in workforce
development.
WHO IS DAN PALLOTTA?
"Dan Pallotta is the embodiment of authenticity, integrity,
courage and higher calling. He is a role model for anyone who wants
to embark on the adventure of personal and societal
transformation." ~ Deepak Chopra
Dan Pallotta
is a transformative figure in the nonprofit sector, known for
revolutionizing how nonprofit organizations are evaluated. His iconic
TED Talk on philanthropy, viewed over 5.5 million times, is hailed as
the most persuasive TED talk ever. He is also featured in the movie
UnCharitable, based on his best-selling book, which premiered in over
fifty theatres and will soon stream online. A former leader at
Harvard's Kennedy School, Dan co-founded TED's Audacious Project,
raising nearly $1 billion for social initiatives.
Dan
pioneered the multi-day charitable event industry with the Breast
Cancer 3-Day walks and AIDS Rides, raising over $500 million and
inspiring additional fundraising of $1.5 billion for various causes.
Dan authored UnCharitable, a landmark book on nonprofit constraints,
and "The Everyday Philanthropist" a guide for impactful
giving. He founded the Charity Defence Council and Add Humanity,
consulting for innovative humanitarian organizations. Dan has
delivered over 400 talks worldwide and written extensively for the
Harvard Business Review. His work has been featured in major media
outlets, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to
philanthropy.
ABOUT THE EVENT
As we plan for our 40th anniversary as a social-purposed,
not-for-profit organization, UnCharitable resonated with us. As we
embark on this year with gratitude, we are incredibly motivated to
host a community animation event which will include a viewing of this
documentary, and an impactful IN PERSON keynote presented by Dan
following the exclusive viewing(s) of UnCharitable.
Futureworx
wants to share its passion for this (social helpful) work by being a
part of a movement to create a future where our diverse communities
can come together to collaborate, innovate, celebrate achievements
and success to dream boldly. We want to create a future where no one
is left behind!
For more
information about Futureworx, visit www.futureworx.ca
For any questions, or media inquires email erinb@futureworx.ca
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Charlie A'Court
Thursday, October 24
7:30 PM - $36
Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, Charlie
A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary
songwriting that is loved by fans across Canada and beyond. His
latest album, A’Court, Spiegel, & Vinnick, is nominated for Blues
Recording of The Year at
the 2024
East Coast Music Awards. Also known as the International Roots &
Blues Kitchen Party, this fully acoustic album sees A’Court in a
wonderful, synergistic collaboration with Australian blues legend,
Lloyd Spiegel, and Canadian roots/blues icon, Suzie Vinnick.
Often
stylistically compared to mentors like Eric Clapton and Otis Redding,
Charlie has always been recognized for exploring his musical
horizons. As a five-time ECMA winner and eight-time Nova Scotia Music
Award winner, Charlie has earned awards for Blues, Pop, and
R&B/Soul
Recordings of the Year, and on multiple occasions been recognized as
Entertainer of the Year. A’Court has also received multiple Maple
Blues Award nominations including Male Vocalist and Songwriter of the
Year.
This fall
(2024), Charlie will be releasing his new album. “San Palarino” is an
Americanadriven deep dive into growing older, emotional well-being,
and the collective weight bearing down on humanity. Much of the album
features co-writes with some of Canada’s top singer/ songwriters
including Matt Andersen, Terra Spencer, and Colin MacDonald (The
Trews). The music is drawing directly from his influences like Martin
Sexton, Melissa Etheridge, Hot House Flowers, and Jason Isbell &
The 400 Unit.
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Élage Diouf
Sunday, October 27
7:30 PM - $38
Master percussionist, author, composer and performer
of Senegalese origin Élage Diouf moved to Canada in 1996, to pursue a
musical career that continues to flourish today.
His music, a
hybrid of pop, world, blues, folk and asiko, is at the artistic
crossroads of artists such as Carlinhos Brown, Peter Gabriel and
Andres Cepeda. Due to the musicality of the language, he sings mainly
in Wolof, his mother tongue.
Sincere in
his artistic approach, charismatic, authentic and simple, both in
real life and in public, people love him, and above all, he loves
people. His performances are noted for his ability to engage the
audience, by dancing, singing, both in the room and those he invites
on stage with him. His unique and warm voice, combined with his
diverse influences, make him a unique artist.
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