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St. Catharines, 30 April 2020 – Following a successful launch, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) announces the next two weeks of #NiagaraPerforms artists in our aim to further connect local artists and audiences during this unprecedented time of physical separation. With more than 8000 livestream patrons viewing the series to date, audiences continue to come together in a big way to enjoy and support the local artist community.
“It’s been heartening to see our patrons and community continue to gather virtually,” says Annie Wilson, Programming Supervisor. “It’s been reassuring to see how people are adapting and finding new ways of sharing their appreciation in real-time through comments and plenty of heart emojis on our online platforms.”
#NiagaraPerforms artists have been selected by the programming team from previous editions of the popular Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series (Sundays at 4pm) as well existing partnerships with local arts organizations (Thursdays at 7pm). The next batch includes:
!!!TONIGHT!!! – Thursday 30 April, 7pm – Screen Time with Suitcase in Point as they share some of their original comedic clips from quarantine and talk about the new norms of our isolated lives.Sunday 3 May, 4pm – Suzie Vinnick, the multi-award-winning roots and blues artist performs a set from the Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series sponsor B4 Networks’ boardroom in Fonthill.
Thursday 7 May, 7pm – Juliet Dunn and Peter Shea of TD Niagara Jazz Fest will share music and love from their home studio in St. Catharines north end.
Sunday 10 May, 4pm – Spencer Burton will share his country-folk infused music from his home in Fenwick.
Thursday 14 May, 7pm – Carousel Players’ Artistic Director Monica Dufault will share a reading of Peg and the Yeti by Kenneth Oppell and show how to make your own Yeti craft at home (for ages 4 to 10).
Live and interactive performances will be available for viewing through the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The performances will also be rebroadcasted on YourTV Niagara on Cogeco every Monday and Friday at 8pm.
#NiagaraPerforms kicked off on Sunday 19 April 2020 with a performance from the home studio of musician and producer extraordinaire Mark Lalama, followed be performances from Niagara Symphony’s principal Cellist Gordon Cleland and the musical stylings of Laurel & Hulley. Previous perfomances can be viewed online and new performances will be announced every two weeks.
Similarly in The Film House AT HOME is providing virtual cinematic experiences for you to enjoy from your home, with simple screening options, every Wednesday. Enjoy recommended films plus gain access to stream choice new titles that we would have screened in The Film House under normal circumstances. Partial proceeds from your rental will continue to support your local art house cinema!For more information, visit FirstOntarioPAC.ca
