What's On July 15
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Summer Recital Series
The St. George's Cathedral Summer Recital Series continues July 15, with a performance by the Cranberry Dixie Band. Songs include Sweet Georgia Brown, Five Foot Two, Bugle Call Rag and the Saints. Also in July, Thursday, July 22, is violinist Christine Choi and pianist John Burge, who will be performing works by Mozart, Bach and Saint-Saens.Show runs 12:15-12:50 pm. at St. George's (corner of King and Johnson). Admission is free with a freewill offering collected.
1812 Overture weekend
The very popular 1812 event at Fort Henry will take place Friday and Saturday 16 & 17.
Members of the Kingston Symphony, the Fort Henry Guard and special guest Jill Barber will present an evening of music guaranteed to delight and amaze spectators of all ages.
Music by Brahms, Beethoven and Holst as well as pieces from Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter will thrill audiences and singer Jill Barber will entertain audiences with songs such as Ashes to Ashes, Be My Man and One More Time.
Tickets are $25.99/adult, $24.86/seniors, $20.34/youth 5-18 and $3.39/children 2-4 and can be purchased at Fort Henry prior to the performance, online at www.ticketweb.ca or by phone at 1-800-437-2233.
Classical Music Series
The Thousand Islands Playhouse is proud to present Andre Laplante, an international superstar pianist who, over the last decade, has firmly established himself as one of the great Romantic virtuosos. Concert takes place Tuesday, July 20, at 8pm at the playhouse's Springer Theatre. Tickets $40. To buy online visit https://tickets.1000islandsplayhouse.com.
Scottish Country Dancing
The sounds of Scottish music will have your toes taping as dancers participate in traditional Scottish country dancing, Wednesday, July 21 in the Newlands Pavilion (next to Murney Tower) Show starts at 7pm. and is free of charge.
Summer music program concert
The Kingston Townsmen Chorus and Quartets will perform as part of the City of Kingston's outdoor summer music program, Thursday, July 22 on the lawn of St. Andrew's Church. The one hour concert will begin at 7pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free admission.
Woman's Music Festival
Myles Acres will play host to the 2010 'Raise the Roof' Woman's Music Festival, July 23-25. Women 19+ are invited to come out and celebrate the spirit of women through music and nature. Performers include Sharon Katz & Peace Train, Sonja and Disappear Fear, and Lucie Blue Tremblay. Weekend pass: $75, day passes: Fri. $25, Sat. $40, Sun. $25. For more information visit http://rrwmf.ca/.
Kidney Benefit Concert
The Sydenham Street United Church is hosting a benefit concert in support of The Kidney Foundation featuring Crooked Wood. Concert will be held Sunday, July 25 at 7pm. Tickets: $10 available at Renaissance Music, Brian's Record Option and Tara Natural Foods
Youth Orchestra
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada will be performing at the Kingston Gospel Temple, Monday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.
In the Clubs
Ambassador Hotel in JM's Restaurant: Paul Koktan, Saturdays, Sundays, 5:30 pm.
Aunt Lucy's Restaurant: pianist, Fridays, Saturdays, 5:30-9:30 pm, Sundays, 10 am-2 pm.
Brandees: Georgette Fry, Thursdays; Ila Vann, Fri., July 16; The Firm, Sat., July 17; Buzz Collins, Wed., July 21.
Brass Pub: Smitty's acoustic show Sundays and Mondays at 11 pm; Rico & Friends, Thursdays, 11 pm; DJ, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 pm
Draught House (LaSalle Plaza): Tuesdays open mic; Thursdays karaoke contest; All shows 9 pm, no cover.
Legendz: DJ spinning hip-hop and retro beats, all ages, Wed.-Sat., 10 pm.
Legion 560 (734 Montreal St.): Showman's Karaoke, Fri., July 16, 8pm-12am in the lounge. $2.50 cover non-members.
Legion 631 Collins Bay: Jam/Chuck session, Fri., July 16, 7-11pm; Neville Wells, Sat., July 17, 2-6pm.
The Mansion: Blazz Quartet, Thursdays., 5-7:30 pm; Coleen Brown with Selina Martin, Thurs., July 15; Hollerado with Current Swell, Fri., July 16; Justin Bird, 10pm, Sat., July 17; Melissa Payne, 9pm, Sun., July 18; Samantha Moore, Mon., July 19; Five Alarm Funk, Tues., July 20, 9pm; Hunter Valentine + Footbags (from Slaves of Spanky), Wed., July 21; Pop Off Festival with Shapes & Sizes, The Braids & P.S. I Love You, Thurs., July 22.
The Merchant: Trevor Walsh, Thursdays; St. Joe's Mission, Fri., July 16; Cody Allen, Sat., July 17.
My Bar: Karaoke, Thursdays, 10pm.
The Ports: Squibb, Sat., July 17, 8pm-12am, no cover.
RCHA Club: Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy, celtic/folk/rock, Wednesdays, 7-10pm; Bryan Flynn, Thursdays, 8-11pm; Rubbaboo Trio, with Cam Schaefer, Bob Arlidge, Jak Thrasher, Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm; Deja Vu, Fri. July 16, 8:30pm-12am; Blues Jam with the MoJo Shooters, Sat., July 17, 9pm-12am.
Rhea's: Al Duqutte Thursdays, 7-9 pm.
Sly Fox Tavern: Open mic Fridays hosted by Kasey Ferguson, 9:30pm, house drums and guitar available, bands welcome.
Sunbury Storrington Centre: Open mic and jam every Friday night, 7-10 pm, with old/new country, gospel, bluegrass and more. No cover.
Time to Laugh Comedy Club: Karaoke every Wednesday, 9 pm, no cover; Jucifer, Sat., July 17, $10/door; High on Fire, Priestess and Skeletonwitch, Wed., July 21, 7-10pm, $20 at Brian's, The Jungle, Sunrise, Destinations, and online at Ticket Break; Darryl Lenox and Dave Atkinson perform an XXX-Rated show Fri. and Sat., July 23 & 24 at 9pm. $10/regular, $10/students/military with ID.
Tir Nan Og: Karaoke pub rock, Thursdays, 8 pm-close; Request Fridays with Dan.
The Toucan: Ghetto Express, Mondays, 10 pm, no cover.
