Datebook: What's going on around Hamilton Halton?
IN CONCERT
Brantford Symphony Orchestra presents Sisters Soul, The Jeans 'n Classic Band, performing classics by the likes of Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Sanderson Centre. $42. 519-758-8090/800-265-0710, sandersoncentre.ca.
Things Are Swingin' features the Toronto All-Star Big Band in a musical revue revisiting the music of the ‘30s and ‘40s Swing Era, at Oakville Centre, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. $42.99. 905-815-2021/888-489-7784, oc4pa.ca.
Brantford Downtown Jazz presents guitarist Pavlo with new compositions featuring his trademark Mediterranean sound, Oct. 15, 8 p.m. at the Sanderson Centre. $30. 519-758-8090/800-265-0710, sandersoncentre.ca.
Brantford Music Club presents Alcan Quartet, classical string ensemble, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Sanderson Centre. $25. 519-758-8090/800-265-0710, sandersoncentre.ca.
The Strawbs – Acoustic, the band that evolved from 1950s bluegrass to encompass multiple genres including pop, blues and rock, perform Oct. 20, 7 p.m. in the Molson Canadian Studio at Hamilton Place. $60.50. 905-528-8095, hecfi.ca.
Charles T. Cozens Presents, features the Canadian composer, pianist and impresario, performing and conversing with musicians in a concert series at the Lincoln Alexander Centre. This month Cozens features Toronto’s a capella vocal quartet The Nylons, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. From $25. 905-528-5000 or lincolnalexandercentre.com
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are on stage at Copps Coliseum Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. $83.50-$131. 905-528-8095, hecfi.ca.
Colin James, on tour celebrating his 15th album Fifteen, performs at Sanderson Centre Oct. 26, 8 p.m. with support act LeE HARVeY OsMOND. $49. 519-758-8090/800-265-0710, sandersoncentre.ca. He is also at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 19. burlingtonpac.ca.
Dan Hill performs in concert at the Hamilton Place’s Molson Canadian Studio, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. $55.75. 905-528-8095, hecfi.ca.
Lighthouse Canadian rock legends perform a benefit for Freedom House with special guest Ray Materick, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. at Sanderson Centre. $30 & $45. 519-758-8090/800-265-0710, sandersoncentre.ca.
THEATRE
Wingfield Lost and Found, by Dan Needles and directed by Douglas Beattie, the latest adventure for stockbroker-turned-farmer Walt Wingfield, starring Rod Beattie, in a one-man performance, is presented Oct. 16, 2 and 8 p.m. at Sanderson Centre. $41. 519-758-8090/800-265-0710, sandersoncentre.ca.
The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show, featuring Canadian music from Maritime folk to modern pop, continues to Oct. 20 at 8585 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Mon.-Sat., 6:15 p.m. and selected 12:15 p.m. matinees. 905-374-1995, ohcanadaeh.com.
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