On June 29th, 2009, the best of the best of Canada's Theatre scene all gathered together to celebrate the 30th Anniversary Dora Awards. Named after Dora Mavor Moore, the awards are given out annually in five different categories: General Theatre, Indepedent Theatre, Dance, Opera and Theatre for Young Audiences. This year, Agokwe, from Ojibwa artist Waawaate Fobister won a leading six awards.
MATRIX:MIDLAND at Midland Center for the Arts has announced the launch of its 31st annual MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival, featuring world-class performers, musicians and professional speakers. This year's festival runs from Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, June 14 with all events taking place at Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13, 2009. Information and ticket prices are available online at www.mcfta.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or 800-523-7649.
Following enormously successful solo tours, America's favorite stars of the Emmy-nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway? have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival presents An Evening with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood on Wednesday, May 27 at 8:00 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland. Using their lightning-fast wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes.
MATRIX:MIDLAND at Midland Center for the Arts has announced the launch of its 31st annual MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival, featuring world-class performers, musicians and professional speakers. This year's festival runs from Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, June 14 with all events taking place at Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13, 2009. Information and ticket prices are available online at www.mcfta.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or 800-523-7649.