Art, Music, Theatre and Local Festivals

 

SAT. MARCH 10 RHYTHM OF THE DANCE SPECTACULAR $110.00
Today we travel to the Markham Centre for the Performing Arts where we have secured prime seating
for this special evening performance. This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish
talent and relives the journey of the Irish Celts throughout this thousand year old story. This show has played to over 4.5 million people world wide. Dinner prior to the show at Frankie Tomatto’s.
Depart Cobourg: 3:00 PM Port Hope: 3:15 PM Bowmanville: 3:45 PM Oshawa: 4:00 PM

WED. MARCH 14 STAGE WEST – ALL SHOOK UP $89.00
Stage West always makes for a nice day out with everything under one roof. We’ve secured great
seating for the show “All Shook Up” a jukebox musical with Elvis Presley music. Of course, our day
to Stage West would not be complete without enjoying their fabulous buffet for lunch. This buffet is
still rated one of the best in the province.
Depart Cobourg: 9:00 AM Port Hope: 9:15 AM Bowmanville: 9:45 AM Oshawa: 10:00 AM

WED. MARCH 21 SHREK - THE MUSICAL  $165.00
Dan Cap is pleased to bring the on screen sensation "Shrek" to the stage at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York. In a faraway kingdom things get ugly when an unseemly orge - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey that won't shut up, a villian with a short temper and a cookie with an attitude and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero! We'll enjoy dinner at Frankie Tomatto's after the show.
Depart Cobourg: 10:30 AM Port Hope: 10:45 AM Bowmanville: 11:15 PM Oshawa: 11:30 PM

FRI. APRIL 20 JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW $110.00
You’ve watched them on television from Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival, now you can enjoy
the Road Show edition for a side splitting night of laughs and surprises. We travel to the Markham
Centre for the Performing Arts for an evening of stand up comedy by some of the world’s best. Prior
to the show we’ll enjoy a buffet dinner at Frankie Tomatto’s.
Depart Cobourg: 3:00 PM Port Hope: 3:15 PM Bowmanville: 3:45 PM Oshawa: 4:00 PM

FRI. APRIL 27 SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY $97.00
OK, so we’re a day early and we’ll enjoy the Opry on a Friday afternoon! We’re off to the Stirling
Festival Theatre for an afternoon of musical tributes to the country classics of yester-year with the
songs of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and more. Prior to the
show, we’ll enjoy a great roast beef dinner upstairs at the threatre.
Depart Cobourg: 10:45 AM Port Hope: 10:30 AM Bowmanville: 10:00 AM Oshawa: 9:45 AM

WED. MAY 9 WAR HORSE $160.00
In what promises to be the biggest theatre event for 2012, we’re pleased to offer the wonderful stage
production of War Horse, a story dating back to the first World War and the adventures of this special
horse and the people that come in contact with it. The stage production and choreography will bring
the Princess of Wales stage to life. After the show we’ll enjoy dinner at the Hot House Café.
Depart Cobourg: 10:30 AM Port Hope: 10:45 AM Bowmanville: 11:15 AM Oshawa: 11:30 AM

WED. MAY 30 PICASSO AT THE A.G.O. $108.00
Some of the finest works by this world famous artist will be on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario –
the only venue in the north east to hose this exhibit in 2012. You won’t want to miss it! We will start
our day with a great lunch at the Hot House Café in Toronto.
Depart Cobourg: 9:15 AM Cobourg: 9:30 AM Bowmanville: 10:00 AM Oshawa: 10:15 AM

WED. JUNE 6 WAR HORSE $160.00
In what promises to be the biggest theatre event for 2012, we’re pleased to offer the wonderful stage
production of War Horse, a story dating back to the first World War and the adventures of this special
horse and the people that come in contact with it. The stage production and choreography will bring
the Princess of Wales stage to life. After the show we’ll enjoy dinner at the Hot House Café.
Depart Cobourg: 10:30 AM Port Hope: 10:45 AM Bowmanville: 11:15 AM Oshawa: 11:30 AM

SUN. JUNE 24 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO $102.00
Back by popular demand is this wonderful Tattoo at Copp’s Coliseum in Hamilton. This 2 ½ hour
show of stirring music, dancing, pipes and drums and military displays, will feature a commemoration
of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 and the 150th anniversary of the Royal Hamilton Light
Infantry. Prior to the show we’ll enjoy a great Sunday Brunch at Tucker’s Marketplace.
Depart Cobourg: 8:30 AM Port Hope: 8:45 AM Bowmanville: 9:15 AM Oshawa: 9:30 AM

WED. JULY 11 STAGE WEST – WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? $89.00
Stage West always makes for a nice day out with everything under one roof. We’ve secured great
seating for the show “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” – an American romantic drama about the brief but
intense life of R&B/Rock and Roll singer Frankie Lymon. Our day to Stage West would not be
complete without enjoying their fabulous buffet for lunch - still rated one of the best in the province.
Depart Cobourg: 9:00 AM Port Hope: 9:15 AM Bowmanville: 9:45 AM Oshawa: 10:00 AM

THU. JULY 19 WESTBEN – A SPOONFUL OF JULIE $99.00
We’re off to Westben in Campbellford for an afternoon in the barn filled with wonderful music. Out
day starts with a visit to nearby Warkworth for a little time on the main street followed by a great
Church lunch. After lunch we’ll make time for a quick visit to Worlds Finest Chocolate before
heading for the Barn. Today’s theme follows the musicals performed by Julie Andrews.
Depart Cobourg: 10:30 AM Port Hope: 10:15 AM Bowmanville: 9:45 AM Oshawa: 9:30 AM

THU. AUGUST 4 “OLD LOVE” AT THE STIRLING FESTIVAL THEATRE $99.00
We’re headed east to the Stirling Festival Theatre for another great afternoon of entertainment with
Norm Foster’s “Old Love”, a story about recently divorced Bud and recently widowed Molly. Their
story spans three decades and a half dozen meetings. One of them is smitten from their first meeting,
the other… not so much! We’ll enjoy a great roast beef dinner upstairs prior to the show.
Depart Cobourg: 10:45 AM Port Hope: 10:30 AM Bowmanville: 10:00 AM Oshawa: 9:45 AM

SUN. SEPTEMBER 16 BIG BAND MEMORIES $95.00
Relive the Swing era’s greatest hits and the music of the Andrews Sisters with Eastern Ontario’s
premier big swing band – The Commodore’s Orchestra and the fabulous Wannamaker Sisters. What a
great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in the fall! Roast beef lunch prior to the show upstairs.
Depart Cobourg: 10:45 AM Port Hope: 10:30 AM Bowmanville: 10:00 AM Oshawa: 9:45 AM

FRI. OCTOBER 19 JIMMY THE JANITOR $99.00
The “Dean of Dust”… the “Squire of Squeegee”…the “CEO of CLR”…the “King of Klenzington” are
just some of the titles Jimmy goes by! Jimmy’s observations of life on the east coast and across
Canada are hilarious and wonderfully sanitary!! We’ll enjoy a great roast beef lunch at the theatre.
Depart Cobourg: 10:45 AM Port Hope: 10:30 AM Bowmanville: 10:00 AM Oshawa: 9:45 AM

SAT. NOVEMBER 10 ELVIS – WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS $105.00
Let’s spend a Saturday afternoon with Elvis at the Stirling Festival Theatre. One of the best to perform
Elvis – Stephen Kabakos – will sure to please as he performs “Elvis’s Gospel to Christmas Show”.
Relive the music that made Elvis, Elvis! We’ll enjoy a great roast beef dinner prior to the show.
Depart Cobourg: 10:45 AM Port Hope: 10:30 AM Bowmanville: 10:00 AM Oshawa: 9:45 AM