NO INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR PORT THEATRE STUDIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PORT THEATRE: October 1st; Nanaimo, BC. The Board of Directors and staff of The Port Theatre were notified early this week that the Society will not be receiving any funding from Build BC towards the Studio Theatre Project.

President James Whiteaker said “We are disappointed that we were unable to bring this infrastructure funding to Nanaimo to create local jobs and boost the local economy when it needed most. The Port Theatre Society was ready to maximize this rare opportunity for major federal and provincial funding for a community facility.”

General Manager Bruce Halliday said “The Studio would have been a dynamic performance venue for local, regional and national artists from all disciplines. Audiences would have been able to experience performances that are best served in an intimate, professional, flexible and comfortable space. Many people from the local arts community will be keenly disappointed that the Studio will not be available for their performance and production requirements.”

The Studio Theatre/rehearsal hall was identified as a community need in the 1986 during the consultation process that determined the size, location and operating model of The Port Theatre. The Port Theatre Society will review any current opportunities and determine the best course of action for the future to achieve its goal of having an intimate performance space.

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For more information contact: Bruce Halliday, General Manager
The Port Theatre, Nanaimo BC
bhalliday@porttheatre.com, 250-754-4555

2009 – 2010 "Port Theatre Presents" Series

Mon. Sept. 28 7:30pm
NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA

“The National Ballet never fails to astonish..." Ottawa Citizen

Sat. Oct. 10, 2009 7:30pm
DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND
With Colin Linden

“…one of the greatest blues bands in the world. Period.” Toronto Star

Fri. Oct. 16, 2009 7:30pm
MARC ATKINSON TRIO

"...punching out lively tunes with technical prowess.” Victoria News

Sun. Oct. 18, 2009 2:30pm
VANCOUVER WELSH MENS CHOIR

“Superb…nothing short of spectacular!” Celtic Connection

Wed. Oct. 21, 2009 7:30pm
WOWANDFLUTTER
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
Music by Amon Torbin

“…an epic groove-laden ride...” Kimberley Cooper

Fri. Oct 30, 2009 7:30pm
SUSAN AGLUKARK

singer/songwriter is known as the “artist with a conscience”

Sat. Oct. 31, 2009 2:30 pm
IAN TYSON

“Ian is to cowboy music what Mozart is to classical music.” Ross Knox, Arizona cowboy

Fri. Nov. 6, 2009 7:30pm
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
Itamar Erez, Israel, Lulo Reinhardt, Germany
Stephen Bennett & Brian Gore, USA

"…blending styles & cultures…fantastic!" Instrumental Guitar

Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 2pm
THE KERPLUNKS

“You’re the country’s newest, hippest children’s entertainers!” Fans from Gabriola

Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 7:30pm
MARC DJOKIC, violin
Accompanied by Julien Le Blanc, piano

“…there is a kind of recklessness in his playing that is exciting to hear....” Chronicle Herald Halifax

Sat. Nov. 28, 2009 7:30pm
BARNEY BENTALL &
THE GRAND CARIBOO OPRY
Featuring The Legendary Hearts

“…full of music and warm wit reminiscent of another era” Debbie Peters

Sat. Dec. 12, 2009 3:30pm & 7:30pm
WINTER HARP

"I've been to Christmas concerts all over Europe. None are as profound as yours."

A fan from Victoria

Sat. Jan. 30, 2010 7:30pm
JONI MITCHELL’S

THE FIDDLE AND THE DRUM
Alberta Ballet

“…intense energy…powerful unity of visual art, music and dance.” The Calgary Herald

Fri. Mar. 12, 2010 7:30pm
PAVLO, RIK EMMETT & OSCAR LOPEZ

“Lopez is on Fire!” The Toronto Star

Thu. Apr. 8, 2010 7:30pm
ANGELE DUBEAU & LA PIETA
Myths & Legends Tour

“The hottest chamber ensemble around.” SoundStage Canada

Fri. Apr. 9, 2010 7:30pm
DAVID GOGO

"...Wow! …what a monster talent…his playing sparkles, crackles and smokes…”

Sunday Blues Rock 101

Sun. Apr. 18, 2010 2pm
RAVEN STOLE THE SUN

“I wish it never ended!” Hailey, 8 years old

Sat. Apr. 24, 2010 7:30pm
MUSICA INTIMA

“...exquisite 12-voice conductor-less choir…refined sonic purity…breathtaking.” Vancouver Courier

For enquiries, interviews or high rez photos please contact Jennifer Wigmore, Marketing Co-ordinator at 1.250.754.4555 ext 303 or jwigmore@porttheatre.com