Posts Tagged ‘imperial theatre’
Opera fans will delight at presentation by UWOpera students
Opera fans (and those who might become fans) can celebrate next Tuesday, Feb. 12 (8 p.m.) with a presentation of Cosi fan tutte, a story about constancy in love. And in particular the constancy of women. This is something Mozart would fret about in his own married life. He thought his wife was a [...]
Calendar Girls a must see, evidence that community theatre alive and well
The story is one that shouldn't have to be told—but when it is, you can't imagine having experienced life without it. We are, after all, talking about a death from cancer—the spouse of one of a close-knit ladies from Yorkshire, all members of the Women's Institute (or "WI"). But it's what happens next that really [...]
Show speaks well for future of local theatre in our area
The Secret Garden, which closes out a seven-performance run at the Imperial Theatre, demonstrates in full force the future of Theatre Sarnia for cultivating and showcasing local talent. The drama, which is adapted by Tim Kelly and based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is a perfect opportunity for a younger cast, mixed in [...]
Imperial Theatre to show Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday
Just in time for Hallowe'en, it's the Imperial Theatre's showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featured this Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Sarnia Community Foundation hosting Classic Film Event with Wizard of Oz and Casablanca
Fans of two of the world's classic films–the Wizard of Oz and Casablanca–won't want to miss the opportunity to see both on the big screen as part of the Sarnia Community Foundation's Classic Film Experience, scheduled for Sept. 30 at the Imperial Oil Theatre. The event is a kick off to the Sarnia Community Foundation's [...]
Award winning author & former CIBC World Markets Chief Economist Jeff Rubin speaking in Sarnia on June 27
World renowned Canadian economist, best-selling author, former chief economist at CIBC World Markets, and highly sought-after conference speaker Jeff Rubin will be in Sarnia at the historic Imperial Theatre on Jun. 27. Rubin's not your typical economist, but rather someone who, his proponents would assert, understands the economy better than most. When he's comes to [...]
Perfect Wedding a great way to wrap up Theatre Sarnia’s 85th season
Theatre Sarnia is wrapping up its 85th season at the Imperial Theatre with a story that may take at least that long to sort out. It's called "Perfect Wedding" and it starts simply enough—a bridegroom waking up on his wedding morning. But next to him: a gorgeous (and naked) girl in bed with him. [...]
Chamber of Commerce lauds top firms with Outstanding Business Achievement awards
The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce held its 2012 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala Friday night, with the following awards being presented: Employee Relations- McDonald’s Restaurant sponsored by Nova Chemicals Colleen and Peter Buckley Young Entrepreneur- Elio Ifrate of Ifrate Chiropractic sponsored by Sarnia Lambton Business Development Corporation Elio Iafrate Business Leadership – Myles [...]
Michael Vanhevel connects with his fans, gives stellar performance at Sarnia’s historic Imperial Theatre
A lot of performers have donned a suit, stepped up to the mic and made an attempt at the classics and gold standards. It's a captivating cannon of music which is ageless and immediately resonates with a music fans of all ages. The problem, though, when you sing classic songs is that it's nearly impossible [...]
UWO group appearing this week at Imperial with Die Fledermaus comic opera
The young singers from the University of Western Ontario who presented The Marriage of Figaro and South Pacific at the Imperial Theatre in 2011at the Imperial Theatre in 2011 return to Sarnia with the comic opera Die Fledermaus (The Bat) by Johann Strauss II (concert version without costumes or scenery). Theodore Baerg (UWO) again directs and produces. This work is not opera in the [...]





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