What's the Buzz? | November 4, 2021
Entertaining News from Your Theatre Company & Friends!
Have you got your snow tires on?

Yesterday saw the first snowfall of the season in South Georgian Bay and the winter weather is getting us excited for Theatre Collingwood's annual holiday events coming up soon!

Please read on for a few details about our events happening this month and in December. We also have some wonderful news to share with you about what our talented friends are up to these days!

Warm wishes,
Erica
Theatre Collingwood's Christmas Tradition Continues
Mark your calendars for our 3rd Annual Staged Reading of A Christmas Carol on Monday, December 20th at 7:00 PM.

This year's production takes us back to the beautiful First Presbyterian Church in Collingwood with a brand new cast.

Tickets are $25 and are available for purchase beginning next Wednesday, November 10th at 10:00 AM.
Capacity will be limited, so be sure to order your tickets as soon as possible.

Theatre Collingwood follows all measures in accordance with the Province of Ontario’s reopening plan, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation. Upon entry to our event, attendees must show government issued ID and your receipt of full COVID-19 vaccination.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 705-445-2200.
Santa's Coming Back to Town
Downtown Collingwood is pleased to present Collingwood’s Annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 20th, 2021.

The theme for this year’s event is “The Lights of Christmas”. The parade will start early evening at 5:00 PM to capture the magic of our downtown holiday decorations and lights.

Theatre Collingwood is excited to include a float in this year's parade and we look forward to seeing all of you at this fun-filled event!
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More information can be found on the website for Collingwood Downtown BIA.
On Tour - 100 Years from Now
Our friends at Shipyard Kitchen Party return to theatres this week with "100 Years From Now - a Folk Musical of Love, Sacrifice and the Great War".

Based on real events and featuring original songs, stirring vocal harmonies and dramatic storytelling, this production centres on two brothers and the women they love who tell of their triumphs and tragedies in the years surrounding World War I.

Directed by Dean Hollin
Starring Craig Ashton
REIGNITE Membership Campaign Heats up!
When you become a Theatre Collingwood Member, you receive a wide range of benefits and a full tax deductible receipt.

To learn more about our Member Program, please visit our website.
Are You a Theatre Collingwood Member?

From virtual performances to a new outdoor theatre festival, 2021 has been a very exciting year for Theatre Collingwood despite the challenges of presenting live entertainment during a pandemic. We are so grateful to our loyal supporters and theatre lovers who attended our shows and special events this season. And, we couldn't have done it without our incredible Members who help us keep ticket prices affordable for everyone by making an annual donation that helps us bridge the gap between fundraising and ticket sales.

As we bring our 2021 Membership Campaign to a close in December, we are invigorated by your dedication to Theatre Collingwood and the palpable anticipation for the future of arts and culture in South Georgian Bay.

On Friday, November 5th, we are taking time to show our appreciation for our Director's Giving Circle Members with a special event at the home of our Board Member, Mr. Kerry Mader in Collingwood. The Director's Giving Circle is a dedicated group of arts and culture advocates who have each made a donation to Theatre Collingwood in 2021 for $1000 or more! THANK YOU!
Five Members are Lucky Winners
For non-profit, charitable organizations, every dollar donated has an impact, and at Theatre Collingwood, our Members who donate at all levels are greatly appreciated!

Friends of Theatre Collingwood are individuals who make an annual donation between $50 and $999. We wanted to show our gratitude for this wonderful group of Members by placing everyone's name in a draw to Win one of Five Gift Certificates to some of our DINE & PLAY establishments.

The draw was Monday, Nov 1st, 2021.
Our WINNING MEMBERS are:
PATRICIA GAGNON, MANDY MACRAE, DIANNE GANNON
GEORGE CHRISTIE and MYBRITT DELESKIE
More CONGRATULATIONS are in order!
Great News from Our Friends
in the Media

After almost 60 years in broadcasting, Bill Anderson has retired from Bill's Classical Jukebox on The New Classical FM to enjoy time with his family and to travel.

Bill has generously interviewed our Executive Director, Erica Angus, many times about various Theatre Collingwood events. He also played Ebinezer Scrooge in our staged reading of A Christmas Carol. On behalf of everyone at Theatre Collingwood we wish Bill a very Happy Retirement!

We are thrilled to share the news that Daniel Vnukowski, founder of the Collingwood Music Festival and world-renowned pianist, is the NEW host of The Classical Jukebox, weekdays 10am - 2pm.

Daniel brings his vast knowledge of classical music and his warm and wonderful personality to this position. 

Collingwood's Dean Hollin will be taking over on AM740 for the Big Band Sunday Nights, and will bring his show Radio Limelight there as well. 

Dean has an amazing voice and great knowledge of the Great American Songbook, and he is sure to be such an asset to Zoomer! We were delighted to welcome Dean as part of our PORCHSIDE Festival this summer. So listen for Dean Sunday nights from 7 - 11pm.  


CONGRATULATIONS
Daniel and Dean! 

We wish you both much success!
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Thank You to All 2021 Sponsors
Before the end of the year, we always like to get together with the local businesses that support Theatre Collingwood through our Sponsorship Program to thank them for their continued support.

When in-person gatherings started to take place again, we were thrilled to invite our 2021 Sponsors to a pizza party hosted by our long-time DINE & PLAY partner, Boston Pizza.

The event was originally planned for what turned out to be a frigid and wet Monday that week, but our 'rain date' on Wednesday, October 27th was a beautiful autumn day to connect with everyone on the outdoor patio.

Cheers to Our 2021 Sponsors!
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Thank you so much to Julie Card at mycollingwood.ca
for capturing the fabulous photos of
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