The first annual New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts, May 20-24, was so successful that organizers have immediately begun plans for the 2010 edition of the Festival. Executive director Paul Knowles says the dates for year two have been set as June 2-6, 2010.
The New Hamburg Live! Festival was considered a success by organizers who are already planning for next year. “It was quite a good run,” said organizer Nancy Knowles, who said over 1400 tickets were sold for the various performances.
Half-way through the first annual New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts, it is clear that this ambitious venture will be a marked success. Attendance at the first several events have exceeded expectations, with the opening Lights of Broadway Gala drawing 150, and both the ongoing Art Show and the concert by multiple Juno-winner David Francey attracting three-figure audiences.
From rising Canadian operatic stars to legendary, award-winning folk and bluegrass musicians, the first New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts is offering an impressively varied program in its five days of performance.
Three-time Juno award winning singer/songwriter David Francey will perform this Thursday at the New Hamburg Community Centre as part of the New Hamburg Live! festival of the arts.
His musical interpretation of real life characters and the stories they tell is what’s garnered Francey a loyal following in the international folk music scene in the decade since he left his career in construction to record his first album, Torn ScreenDoor in 1999.
The very first New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts opens today: Five days, 10 major events, a variety of venues -- community hall, churches, a barn, stores, restaurants -- and scores of artists from all parts of the cultural spectrum.
Join Harold and his wife Betty for "The Lights of Broadway" Opening Gala with Daniel Lichti, Derek Hines, Erin Bardua, Sandra Tucker, Jim Bourne and Vicki St. Pierre at the New Hamburg Community Centre, 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg.
By now, the odds are good that you have heard all about this Festival, which is being presented by my wife, Nancy, and me. And some willing co-conspirators and volunteers. We're doing this because we like this community, we like music and art and books, and we're impressed with the kind of cultural growth we see all around us in New Hamburg, from new boutique-style shops to neat dining establishments to full-house support for events like the Dickens Christmas Carol.
From rising Canadian operatic stars to lengendary, award-winning folk and bluegrass musicians, the first New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts is offering an impressively varied program in its five days of performance. The Festival features the young talents of the Concert Opera Group of Toronto, as well as concerts by Juno winners David Francey and Ken Whiteley.
New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts Wednesday, May 20 to May 24; Music, art displays, author events; $10-$20 per event (www.newhamburglive.ca); various venues, New Hamburg; 519-662-6757
Multiple Juno Award-winner David Francey will be in concert as part of the New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts, May 20-24. Francey will perform Thursday, May 21, at 8 pm at the New Hamburg Community Centre.
Tickets are now on sale for the first annual New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts. The Festival, which includes more than 10 events, runs from May 20-24, 2009.
"The spotlight will be on New Hamburg next month as the stage is set for an internationally known group of artists, authors, musicians and performers, in town to entertain and educate audiences."
Within minutes of the launch of on-line opportunity to sign up to sing with two of the finest gospel/choral musicians in Canada, music lovers were registering to be part of the New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts. Pre-registration began April 4.
"The New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts will include concert events ranging from roots music, jazz and blues to opera. The festival will also provide a stage for area visual artists, local authors and choral singers and will include performances by native Canadians and internationally known actors, authors and singers."
New Hamburg will host an unprecedented, live, arts and culture event, May 20-24, 2009. The New Hamburg Live! Festival of the Arts will include concert events ranging from roots music, jazz and blues to opera.
