“I speak for all of the CFTA staff when I say we have made great memories together. “As I walk backstage and reflect on the artists who have performed on our stages, I am reminded of the wonderful opportunities Brock has afforded me to travel the world to bring some of the world’s finest actors, musicians, singers and dancers to St. The centre’s closing, which happens officially on June 11, is bittersweet for Slade, who will also call it a career after 30 years of programming the centre.Ī grand farewell will be held for the grande dame of the performing arts on May 14 at 7 p.m. In that time, one million people have been entertained, moved, thrilled and educated during more than 1,450 performances.ĭebbie Slade, Centre for the Arts director, has been there for most of them. Together, the group passionately honours the three pillars of Flamenco: the guitar (el Toque), the dance (el Baile) and the song (el Canté).īefore the centre’s curtain call comes, however, there will be a post-show celebration to help say ‘adios.’ There will be tapas, sangria, a photo booth and behind-the-scenes tours for those curious to see where show biz magic has been made during the past five decades.

The Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble formed in 2002 to bring true Flamenco to audiences throughout Canada and beyond. Dress-Up.īut the time has come for the centre’s finale.Īpril 23 marks the final HOT TICKET performance at the storied venue that has been a cultural hub for Niagara Region since the lights went down and the curtain went up for the first time in 1970.Īward-winning Flamenco guitarist Jorge Miguel will be the last artist to rouse a Centre for the Arts audience when he takes the stage for a spirited performance with his eight-piece ensemble of musicians and dancers. Those in the entertainment industry could take a page from the playbook of Brock’s Centre for the Arts.Īfter all, few in the business can boast of lasting 45 years and working with legends that include the likes of Bob Geldoff, Dizzy Gillespie, Darlene Love, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Steven Page – even Mr. It was performed in the album by Makoto Kikuchi, Ami/ Mami Futami, Iori Minase, Azusa Miura, Takane Shijou and Ritsuko Akizuki.Jorge Miguel (centre) and his Flamenco Ensemble will perform the Brock Centre for the Arts' swan song on April 23. Curtain Call is an original song in THE MASTER Namassuka SPECIAL Curtain Call.

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