Now beautifully restored and renovated, the Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre doors are open in historic downtown Meaford. The Meaford Hall, also known as the Opera House, is a stone’s throw from Georgian Bay and adjacent to all amenities in an area well-known for its year-round attractions. As a four season venue, Meaford Hall plays host to a variety of events including live theatre, music and entertainment, business and corporate events and social gatherings.
The newly-restored Meaford Hall has state-of-the-art staging, an intimate Edwardian Opera House with theatre balcony, two large light-filled gallery/reception halls, meeting room with landscaped terrace, a boardroom and full kitchen and bar facilities. The brand new east wing houses the Box Office, elevator, coat check, dressing rooms and a Green Room.
For the past hundred years, Meaford Hall has echoed with music, drama, and debate, serving as the political, social and cultural heart of Meaford. Welcome to the next century of Meaford Hall!
ON STAGE AT MEAFORD HALL
Dragons’ Den Meaford
October 21, 2009
Times:7:00pm – 10:00pm
Presented by the Meaford & District Chamber of Commerce. Modeled after the hit CBC TV show, potential entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of 5 Dragons from the local business community for advice and cold hard cash. Up for grabs is $5,000 minimum of business start-up funding, business plan assistance, mentoring, free business workshops and a business bank account.
Tickets $5students $10adults
Location: The Opera House
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.mdcc.ca
Borrowed Tunes – the songs of Neil Young (Tribute Series)
October 24, 2009
Times:8:00pm – 10:00pm
Neil Young’s music has inspired and entertained generations of music lovers all over the world.
Borrowed Tunes “A Tribute to Neil Young” is a unique as tribute concerts because it pays homage to Neil with creative interpretations of Neil’s greatest songs by vital up and coming artists. Accompanied by a multi media slide show highlighting crucial moments in Neil’s career the show is a wonderful and satisfying way to celebrate one of Canada’s greatest artists.
See all of these artists live! performing the music of Neil Young: Tom Wilson, Dala, Liam Titcomb, Adam Crossley, Doug Cameron, Daniel Roth, Layla Jane, The Undesireables, The Good Lovelies, Brent Titcomb and the Soul Surfers.
Presented by Meaford Hall
Tickets $32 $5eyeGo
Presented by Meaford Hall
Location: The Opera House
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.myspace.com/atributetoneil
Mad Science for Kids! “Fire & Ice”
October 31, 2009
Times:2:00pm – 3:00pm
A super-science show for kids of all ages! This fast paced event includes foggy dry ice storms and a fast paced introduction of frozen carbon dioxide. Our flash paper will amaze you as it appears and disappears before your very eyes. Meet our special friend Egg Bert and watch as our scientist defies the laws of gravity. Our sizzling scissors, our Mad Science shower and our bubbling beakers will amaze the audience. Volunteers from the audience can taste a special Mad Science “burp potion.” Presented by the Meaford Library.
Tickets $10
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.madscience.org
Raven Stole the Sun – Red Sky Theatre
November 5, 2009
8 pm Showtime. Red Sky takes a traditional story to new heights through a compelling theatre dance piece for family audiences. Raven is a fabulous and magical creature of impulse and curiosity. In order to satisfy his overwhelming sense of curiosity, Raven hatches a brilliant scheme for stealing the stars, the moon and the sun and ends up bringing light to the people of the world. “The fun, and the beauty, of this high-spirited performance…what sets the whole show apart is, in a word, joy”. Edmonton Journal
Adult – $25
Senior – $15
Student – $8
Location: Opera House
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 519 538 0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.redskyperformance.com
Anastasia ~ Ballet Jorgen
November 7, 2009
Times:8:00pm – 10:00pm
Anastasia made its 2007 Toronto World Premiere at the Toronto Centre for the Arts and went on to a successful 2007-2008 National Tour. It tells the story of the famous Russian Grand Duchess as she grows from a playful tom-boy to a poised young woman against the backdrop of Russia’s Bolshevik Revolution. This lavish production takes place over the four fateful years that transformed an Empire and ultimately the world.
Tickets $20youth $40adult $5eyeGo
Presented by Meaford Hall
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.balletjorgencanada.ca
HOT ROCKS Canada’s Tribute to the Rolling Stones
November 14, 2009
Times:8:00pm – 10:00pm
Join Hot Rocks Canadas tribute to the Rolling Stones for a night packed with all your favourite Stones hits! You Cant Always Get What You Want but you can get some Satisfaction with great hits like Sympathy for the Devil, Gimme Shelter, Honky Tonk Woman, Jumpin Jack Flash, and Paint It Black!
Presented by Meaford Hall
Tickets $30 $5eyeGo
Location: The Opera House
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: http://www.hotrocks.ca
Annual Christmas Celebration with PETER APPLEYARD
November 28, 2009
The Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation presents their annual holiday celebration! Enjoy musical entertainment of Peter Appleyard with The Voices of Showtime, silent auction and a lovely reception at this festive time of year.
For details visit www.mhcfoundation.ca
Location: The Opera House & Galleries
Contact: Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation
Phone: 519.538.6766
Email: info@mhcfoundation.ca
Website: http://www.mhcfoundation.ca
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
December 11, 2009
Come see this classic tale at Christmastime, presented by Kids in Meaford Hall, for the community. Written by Michele L. Vacca, produced by Special Arrangement with Classics on Stage! of Chicago.
Showtimes 1pm & 7pm
Tickets $5adults kids free!
Location: The Opera House
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
WELCOME TO MEAFORD HALL,
THE PREMIER ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE IN SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY.
