Explore the latest music events happening in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas.
Ryan McNally is best known for his interpretive playing of traditional blues, jazz and old time music. He plays guitar, violin, harmonica, mandolin and banjo effortlessly in his own signature style. In 2017 his second album, Steppin Down South, was nominated for Blues
Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents Del Barber.Del Barber is no stranger to finding inspiration in the cultural backdrop of Canada. On his last record, the JUNO Award-nominated Prairieography, Barber documented stories of prairie life, highlighting the unique relationship between struggle, hard work and love.Del Barber
League of Ukrainian Canadians, Thunder Bay Branch, jointly with Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group, are hosting Malanka, a Ukrainian New Years celebration, on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at the Port Arthur Polish Hall.
Entertainment by Chaban Veselka and Ensemble dancers and Zirka, live Ukrainian band from Toronto.
Head to www.zirkamusic.com or visit Zirka's Facebook page to have a listen to their amazing tunes!
Tickets are $75 per person and are available from:Hanya Cvornjek (344-3136)Doug Chorkawy (621-1593)Michelle Cvornjek (472-2046)Walter Warywoda (475-3757)
We hope to see you there! Bud'mo!
Sleeping Giant presents the Fugitives. From Vancouver BC the Fugitives bring enough energy to the stage to light up a small city… The East Van quartet conjures up a sound that’s like the missing link between Leonard Cohen and the Pogues.
New Constellations is a nation(s)wide tour of music and arts, featuring special guest appearances by an interstellar lineup of Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. The brainchild of The Basement Revue and Revolutions Per Minute, New Constellations is the first of its kind: a unique tour featuring some of the country’s most celebrated musicians, writers, and poets coming together for an intimate evening of song and storytelling.
Please join us Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 7pm for this special evening of songs, stories, and sounds!
FEATURING:
• JULY TALK (Leah + Peter) - Canadian rock band
• Leanne Betasamosake Simpson - Anishinaabe musician & writer
• Naomi Klein - world-renowned author and journalist
• Jason Collett - acclaimed singer/songwriter and member of Broken Social Scene
• Mob Bounce - Indigenous hip-hop duo
• Jeremy Dutcher - Wolastoq vocalist and composer
• Elisapie - Inuk singer-songwriter
• Safia Nolin - Francophone folk-pop artist
• Jana-Rae Yerxa - Anishinaabe poet and writer
• Waawaate Fobister - Anishinaabe playwright and actor
Presented by The Basement Revue and Revolutions Per Minute
www.newconstellations.ca
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Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Time: Doors at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm
Where: Port Arthur Polish Hall, 102 Court Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar.
Samantha Martin is an artist of extraordinary power, gravitas and deep-seated emtion.
Ivanka Chews The Fat!
Take a Check Up From The Neck Up with Ivanka (Jo-Ann Waytowich) and her identical twin sister Marucia (Dianne Potts) as they take you on a 10 Point Personal Tune-up for better living! “Ivanka Chews The Fat” – a musical comedy written by Jo-Ann Waytowich with music by Dianne Potts will tackle the big problems of life – losing weight, fitness, relationships and the biggest biggie of all – getting older!!! Join Ivanka and Marucia as they sing, dance and laugh their way through life’s problems.
WARNING: You might leave this event with a smile on your face and a spring in your step, and if you need a check up from the neck up, you may just get one!
Doors open at 5pm
Dinner and Show 6pm
Wear Your Best Babushka!
Dinner Menu
Buns and Butter
Salad
Roast Beef
Mash Potatoes and Gravy
Fried Chicken
Perogies
Cabbage Rolls
Assorted Dessert Squares
Ivanka Chews The Fat!
Take a Check Up From The Neck Up with Ivanka (Jo-Ann Waytowich) and her identical twin sister Marucia (Dianne Potts) as they take you on a 10 Point Personal Tune-up for better living! “Ivanka Chews The Fat” – a musical comedy written by Jo-Ann Waytowich with music by Dianne Potts will tackle the big problems of life – losing weight, fitness, relationships and the biggest biggie of all – getting older!!! Join Ivanka and Marucia as they sing, dance and laugh their way through life’s problems.
WARNING: You might leave this event with a smile on your face and a spring in your step, and if you need a check up from the neck up, you may just get one!
Doors open at 5pm
Dinner and Show 6pm
Wear Your Best Babushka!
Dinner Menu
Buns and Butter
Salad
Roast Beef
Mash Potatoes and Gravy
Fried Chicken
Perogies
Cabbage Rolls
Assorted Dessert Squares
Ivanka Chews The Fat!
Take a Check Up From The Neck Up with Ivanka (Jo-Ann Waytowich) and her identical twin sister Marucia (Dianne Potts) as they take you on a 10 Point Personal Tune-up for better living! “Ivanka Chews The Fat” – a musical comedy written by Jo-Ann Waytowich with music by Dianne Potts will tackle the big problems of life – losing weight, fitness, relationships and the biggest biggie of all – getting older!!! Join Ivanka and Marucia as they sing, dance and laugh their way through life’s problems.
WARNING: You might leave this event with a smile on your face and a spring in your step, and if you need a check up from the neck up, you may just get one!
Doors open at 5pm
Dinner and Show 6pm
Wear Your Best Babushka!
Dinner Menu
Buns and Butter
Salad
Roast Beef
Mash Potatoes and Gravy
Fried Chicken
Perogies
Cabbage Rolls
Assorted Dessert Squares
Featured PerformersLori Cullen, Kevin Fox, Peter Katz, Jory Nash, Oh Susanna
House BandJason Fowler, David Matheson, David Woodhead
Friday, June 23, 2017
CEILIDH DANCE7:30 p.m.Polish Legion Branch #219209 Cumberland St N.
All ages welcomeGeneral: $15Children 6 - 12 years: $10
Roll up your sleeves and kick up your heels at the fantastic Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-lee)! Enjoy square dances, set dances and contra dances hosted by your favorite local dance caller Merrie Klazek! Live music from the celebrated performers of the 2017 Canadian Celtic Celebration.
