Celtic Series: A Winter's Carol with Men of Worth

Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 pm

Irish and Scottish folk duo Men of Worth are joined by harpist Maureen Brennan, Irish piper and fiddler Kevin Carr and Irish dancer Kelsey O’Brien. This ensemble will take old and not so old songs and melodies to create a beautiful holiday concert of peace and goodwill. Providing enchanting, haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms ‘A Winter’s Carol’ is a true celebration to honor and delight in the holiday season.

Christine Tassan et les Imposteurs

Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 pm

Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the Gypsy jazz wave that swept across Quebec, this quartet led by guitarist Christine Tassan contintues to reinvent this timeless music while integrating new ideas and influences with originality and flair. With standards and new compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians. 

Luca Ciarla & il Violino

Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 pm

Italian born violin wizard Luca Ciarla owns the stage with his fiddle and a few toy instruments. Step by step, with a loop pedal, he performs all the the parts -- playing his violin like a guitar, a cello or a percussion instrument. In this imaginative landscape Luca sings, whistles, plays other little instruments and adds new virtuoso passages; music is continuously evolving into a dazzling solo string band. Luca & il Violino features unusual arrangements of traditional Italian folk tunes, music from the Mediterranean area and original compositions. "... a magical acoustic seduction where everybody can find familar influences... from genuine folk to sophisticated jazz" said Vera Lisi, Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)

Windborne

Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 pm

NPR calls this quartet “the best musical discovery of the year" and "stunningly powerful." Windborne's captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.

Celtic Series: Celtic Light Orchestra

Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9

Join the Celtic Light Orchestra for a Saint Patrick’s Day Party like none other! This multi-media production promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family with rousing Irish jigs and reels, dazzling LED lights, Irish dance and more. Featuring Celtic fiddle virtuoso, Katie Jane Lubiens, on the fiery fiddle! 

The Amazing Bubble Man

Monday, March 24 at 7 pm

Louis Pearl is one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists. He explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornadoes and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

Celtic Series: Bon Débarras

Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm

Bon Débarras unites the worlds of music, dance and poetry through a collaboration between Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Veronique Plasse. The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing and global influences, for a show that is full of fun and inventive energy. 

Celtic Series: Tannahill Weavers

Friday, May 16 at 7 pm

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.