The Halifax Chamber of Commerce presents:

Don Mills, President & CEO, Corporate Research Associates Inc.

“The Way I See It: Economic, Social and Political Trends”

Event information:

Imperial Ballroom, Lord Nelson Hotel

11:30 am ~ Networking & Registration

12:00 - 1:30 pm ~ Luncheon

About the Speaker: 

^{Don Mills
President & CEO, Corporate Research Associates Inc.}

As President and Co-founder of Corporate Research Associates, Don is one of Canada’s leading public opinion and market research professionals with over 30 years in the industry.

Don was inducted into the Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO Hall of Fame in its inaugural year in 2005. As well he was selected 2001 Business Person of the Year in Metro Halifax by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and was runner-up in 2006. Corporate Research Associates has been named one of The Best Companies to Work for in Atlantic Canada 2003, 2007 and 2008 by Progress.

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For more information please contact:
Kristen Pickett
481-1234
kristen@halifaxchamber.com

THE CHAPEL CHOIR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KING’S COLLEGE

PRESENTS THE

ST JOHN PASSION

by J S Bach

featuring Ensemble Regale

directed by Paul Halley

Friday, March 19th, 7.30 PM, Lunenburg

The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College, under the direction of five-time Grammy winner Paul Halley, will present J S Bach's magnificent St John Passion on Friday, March 19th at St John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, This performance will feature a line-up of stellar soloists, including Suzie LeBlanc, Sarah Myatt, Andrew Pickett, David Menzies, Martin Auclair and Bruce Fifer, as well as t he chamber orchestra Ensemble Regale, led by David Greenberg.

“The St John Passion is possibly Bach’s most intense and dramatic work. He was clearly deeply moved by the texts, not only of the Gospel narration, but of the arias, chorales and choruses that comment on the unfolding events of the Passion. The profound effect of these words on the composer resulted in music of enormous power and poignancy,” explains Paul Halley. The performance will be sung in German in order to retain the immediacy and dramatic impact of the text.

Halley will be conducting the performers from the harpsichord and says that he may make the presentation of the St John Passion an annual event.

Produced by Musique Royale

Tickets for the Lunenburg concert can be purchased from Fulton's Pharmacy in Lunenburg, or by calling 902.634.9994. Adults $25 and students $10 at the door.

Early booking for the concert is recommended.

About the Chapel Choir: Modeled after the chapel choirs of Cambridge and Oxford, the choir at the University of King's College comprises 24 talented choristers and is directed by Grammy winner Paul Halley. The choir sings for the Chapel’s weekly services of Evensong and Eucharist and gives concerts throughout Eastern Canada and the United States. This year the choir inaugurates a three-part concert series at the Cathedral Church of All Saints entitled “King’s At The Cathedral” which includes Fauré's Requiem on November 7, A King's Christmas on December 13, and Bach's St. John Passion on March 21. www.kingschapel.ca

About the University of King's College: Established in 1789, King's College is Canada's oldest chartered university. A small but extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, King's is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities and journalism. www.ukings.ca

About Musique Royale: Now in its 25th season, Musique Royale brings performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance. www.musiqueroyale.com

THE CHAPEL CHOIR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KING’S COLLEGE

PRESENTS THE

ST JOHN PASSION

by J S Bach

featuring Ensemble Regale

directed by Paul Halley

Sunday, March 21st, 7:30 PM, Halifax

The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College, under the direction of five-time Grammy winner Paul Halley, will present J S Bach's magnificent St John Passion on Sunday, March 21st – Bach's birthday— at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax. This performance will feature a line-up of stellar soloists, including Suzie LeBlanc, Sarah Myatt, Andrew Pickett, David Menzies, Martin Auclair and Bruce Fifer, as well as t he chamber orchestra Ensemble Regale, led by David Greenberg.

“The St John Passion is possibly Bach’s most intense and dramatic work. He was clearly deeply moved by the texts, not only of the Gospel narration, but of the arias, chorales and choruses that comment on the unfolding events of the Passion. The profound effect of these words on the composer resulted in music of enormous power and poignancy,” explains Paul Halley. The performance will be sung in German in order to retain the immediacy and dramatic impact of the text.

Halley will be conducting the performers from the harpsichord and says that he may make the presentation of the St John Passion an annual event.

Tickets for the Halifax concert can be purchased from the King’s Co-op Bookstore (902.422.1271 ext 261) and cost $35 (priority), $25 (general) and $15 (student). All proceeds from the concert, which is produced by Musique Royale, will be used to support the King’s College Chapel Choir Scholarship Fund. Patron tickets are also available at $75 for those who wish to make a special contribution to the fund; $40 of this amount will be tax-deductible as a charitable donation. Doors open at 6.45.

Early booking for the concert is recommended.

About the Chapel Choir: Modeled after the chapel choirs of Cambridge and Oxford, the choir at the University of King's College comprises 24 talented choristers and is directed by Grammy winner Paul Halley. The choir sings for the Chapel’s weekly services of Evensong and Eucharist and gives concerts throughout Eastern Canada and the United States. This year the choir inaugurates a three-part concert series at the Cathedral Church of All Saints entitled “King’s At The Cathedral” which includes Fauré's Requiem on November 7, A King's Christmas on December 13, and Bach's St. John Passion on March 21. www.kingschapel.ca

About the University of King's College: Established in 1789, King's College is Canada's oldest chartered university. A small but extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, King's is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities and journalism. www.ukings.ca

About Musique Royale: Now in its 25th season, Musique Royale brings performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance. www.musiqueroyale.com

Theatre Smash Presents: A BOY CALLED NEWFOUNDLAND by Graeme Gillis

WORLD PREMIERE

Tarragon Theatre Extra Space

March 26-April 11, 2010

Newfoundland “Flounder” Willow is an awkward, fifteen-year-old cadet. A loner who is scared of being alone, he thrives on stability, order, and rules. Newfoundland’s life revolves around his family, his synthesizer, his French camp love Evelyn, and his parents’ family business - The Romantic Times, a self-published newspaper.

When his mother returns home from her second honeymoon without her husband, Newfoundland and his sisters Brigid and Arley-Rose struggle to recreate the home and family they once knew.

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
Playwright Graeme Gillis is Associate Artistic Director of the Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) in New York City. His play The Moon Bath Girl premiered to critical acclaim at EST’s prestigious Marathon of One-Act Plays, where it was praised by The New York Times: “Mr. Gillis’s play carves out a recognizable slice of life.” His work has been presented at theatres and festivalsthroughout the United States and Canada, including: the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Source Theatre, Cherry Lane Theater, Mulgrave Road Theatre, and the Summerworks Festival. He is a two-time resident of the Banff Centre for the Arts PlayRites Colony and the recipient of several Canada Council for the Arts Fellowships. He is also a member of the Actors Studio.

DETAILS
Showtimes: 2:30pm matinee on selected dates, 8:00pm shows on selected evenings

Price: $17.50 per ticket

Purchase tickets: Click here to visit Taragontheatre.com to purchase tickets

The St. Cecilia Concert Society, in cooperation with St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, presents ‘Symphony on the Shore’, featuring Symphony Nova Scotia

Strauss and Suzanne
Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:30 PM
Suzanne Lemieux, oboe
Bernhard Gueller, conductor

Symphony Nova Scotia's principal oboist Suzanne Lemieux takes on Strauss' sensitive and beautifully melodic Oboe Concerto. “It’s among the best oboe concertos and one of the only romantic ones,” says Suzanne. “It is full of feeling and life – Strauss is a consummate composer and this piece is a gift to us.” The orchestra also performs one of Mozart’s most popular and beloved works – the great Symphony no. 40.

Tickets are now on sale!
Single tickets - $25 and are available at Fulton’s Pharmacy. A special price for students is offered at $10 - at the door only

Information: 902-634-9994 or stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca

St. Cecilia Concert Series gratefully acknowledges the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and Culture, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Dr. Piano, Women for Music, St. John’s Anglican Church, O'Regan's and individual patrons.