Nite on the Town Entertainment Series of the Arts (NOTES) announces 2012-13 Line-Up!

Written by Natalie Labbee on 15 October 2012

SOUNDCHECK, LIGHTS, MICS, ACTION!

Our Committee is overjoyed to announce our 5th successful year in bringing performing arts to our Community and to the North Shore! It’s an exciting time as we embark on a new year of quality entertainment. We hope that you will agree that the series is something that is needed in order to enhance the quality of life we all enjoy in Manitouwadge and support its continued success.

Did you know that the Nite on the Town Entertainment Series (NOTES) is the only series of it’s kind east of Thunder Bay, with the exception of Geraldton? Over the past 5 years, our committee has worked hard to develop a strong partnership with outlying communities such as Thunder Bay, Geraldton, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan, Fort Frances, and Dryden recognized at the provincial and federal funding levels as the “Northwest Presenters group”. This partnership has proven to be a successful venture assisting in securing block bookings in order to access quality first class entertainment at an affordable price for the region. Another essential component has been to meet in person with funding agencies to ensure sustainability; in fact, we have just received $3000 from the Ontario Arts Council; an agency of the Government of Ontario, this in addition to an operations grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

We are proud of our status as a series that is envied by many, and our contribution and dedication to bringing these incredible shows to the North Shore continues to be recognized and valued. Many of the performers and their agents have to Google where we are when booked – unaware of the existence of ‘Manitouwadge’, but once they get here, they never forget us!

Since 2007, our committee has been establishing a solid audience base. Depending on the type of show and overall interest in various genres of performances, we have seen audience numbers anywhere from 60 – 260. Given the economic status of our region, we have been fortunate to have attained enough ticket sales at each show to only see a small shortfall in our budget overall, and that is where our commitment to fundraising comes in.

Since becoming Incorporated as a Non-profit Organization in September 2009, the Ontario Arts Council has also provided funding for me, as Chairperson, to attend the annual “Ontario Contact” fall showcase. This year, it is being held in Kitchener, Ontario from October 24-28^th. This is an important networking opportunity which keeps Manitouwadge on the map as a professional series. Our Chairperson and Tech Director also attend two planning sessions annually in Thunder Bay to meet with funding agencies and our network partners in a continued effort to share ideas concerning funding needs, audience development & retention and marketing strategies.

Fundraising also continues to be of utmost priority for us; in fact, in addition to planning the annual series, we have also hosted and coordinated several local talent nights, cabaret nights during Frosty Days celebrations, and annual sell out our Holiday Showcase each December featuring local entertainers and also benefiting the Food Bank.

This year we have an incredible line-up of first class entertainment once again, NOTES 2012-13 shows include:

Sunday, October 21, 2012

DAVE GUNNING
East Coast Music Award Singer/Songwriter

Thursday, November 22, 2012

KIM STOCKWOOD/KEVIN FOX
JUNO Award Winning –Newfoundland Music

Thursday, January 17, 2013

AXIS THEATRE Vancouver “The #14
Award Winning Full Cast Performance Theatre

Monday, March 25^th, 2013

THE LOST FINGERS
Full Band – Highly Acclaimed Gypsy Jazz/Pop

Sunday, April 21, 2013

TREASA LAVASSEUR & THE DAILY SPECIAL
Full Band High Energy Blues Band

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

2 Doors Down/The Sears Outlet

AT THE DOOR PRICES

Adults $25
Seniors $20 (Age 60+)
Youth/Students $10

Series Passports:

Adults $90
Seniors $75
Youth $30

Terrific Trio Packages Also Available!

YOUR CHOICE OF ANY THREE SHOWS

ADULT $60
SENIORS $45

**Purchase your Series Passport up to October 21, 2012 and have your name entered into a draw to win a Ducks Unlimited Print valued at $250. Draw to take place at the Dave Gunning Show.

All of these performances cost upwards of $45 to $120 in the city , in venues of 1500 seating or more! In Manitouwadge, you not only get incredible seating (“ Every Seat in the House is the BEST seat in the house!”) We are so fortunate to have such an incredible auditorium to host our shows.

Become A Patron of the Arts!

With a minimum donation of $50, your contribution will further help sustain our series and assist in Hospitality costs for the groups we host! Come and see us at one of our shows if you wish to become a Patron.

Advanced seating opportunities for one!

All Patrons of the Arts & Series Passport holders have the benefit of selecting their seats in advance of “At the Door” ticket holders. Your name will also be mentioned in our Program provided to the audience prior to each show!

We believe that our audience will appreciate the varied styles of entertainment provided for this Series, but as you know, hosting a Series of this calibre is costly. We encourage all of you to bring friends and neighbours to have a NITE ON THE TOWN with us!

It’s a great reason to get out of the house, dress up ( if you want to) and enjoy some incredible entertainment! It’s a Date Night once a month during the fall and winter months.

NOTES would also like to thank the many sponsors such as Ontario News North.com as GOLD SPONSORS for developing first class advertising, your dedication to coming to the shows and giving the performers such rave reviews (which keeps bringing more new people into the seats!), pictures and interviews and of course, for your overall support of non-profit organizations; recognizing the value we bring to the North Shore! CFNO.fm has been an invaluable media sponsor as well, also helping to draw people from neighbouring communities to our shows as Morning Show Host Al Cresswell does his part in promoting some of the great Canadian talent featured through Nite On The Town Entertainment Series and offering listeners opportunities to win tickets to upcoming shows.

We also want to recognize the financial support of Manroc, Barrick Gold, and the Golden Age Centre. We couldn’t do it without you!

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Lyrically Yours,
Natalie Labbee, Chairperson
Nite on the Town Entertainment Series of the Arts Manitouwadge