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Rockin’ Recovery 2023


“Be a Part of the Recovery Movement!”

Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Rockin’ Recovery Day Celebration on Wednesday September 6th from 5:00-to 8:00 PM at Marina Park- Festival Area in Thunder Bay!

This unforgettable gathering will showcase inspiring recovery stories, live entertainment by rock-cover band V3nom and Juno-nominated folk singer, Craig Cardiff, family-friendly activities, and 40+ vendors booths made up of recovery-supportive businesses and mental health and wellness organizations.

Featuring:

  • Stories of Recovery
  • MC Ron Kanutski
  • Craig Cardiff
  • V3nom

For more info, please visit: https://www.tbdhu.com/recoveryday

Live on the Waterfront


Live on the Waterfront is a highly anticipated event that takes place every Wednesday evening during the summer season at Prince Arthur’s Landing, Marina Park. This vibrant and lively gathering brings together locals, visitors, and music enthusiasts to enjoy a magical evening of live entertainment, community spirit, and scenic beauty.

This event features an impressive lineup of musical acts spanning various genres, ensuring there’s something to suit every musical taste. From soulful jazz and upbeat pop to folk, rock, the performances are carefully curated to provide an unforgettable experience for attendees.

The sounds of live music fill the air as the performers take the stage, captivating the audience with their extraordinary talents. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs to make themselves comfortable during the event. Local food vendors, community groups and artisans will also be on site.

Live on the Waterfront is not just about the music – it’s also an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the vibrant culture of our city. It serves as a platform to support local artists and provides a space for people to connect, mingle, and make lasting memories!

Whether you’re a music aficionado, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a memorable summer experience, Live on the Waterfront offers a unique and enchanting atmosphere that will leave you feeling inspired, entertained, and connected to the rhythm of the waterfront and the community around you!


Thursday August 31, 6-10 pm Summer Send-Off Lineup:

6:00 Orville Councillor

Orville CouncillorOrville Councillor is from Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont., Canada. Orville was first introduced to the music scene at the age of 5 singing lead for the choir. He was influenced by his family where he learned the guitar and was taught Ojibway songs, in which he has 5 recordings produced. Orville’s past major performances includes MN. Festival of Fine Arts, National/Indian Education Conference, MN., MN governors convention, World Indigenous Higher Education Consortium, and Harmony of Nations. Orville also won or placed in several singing competitions. Orville has performed as a solo artist and in a full band with O.C. & The Wild Horses. Orville incorporates his style by mixing traditional music such as the flute & native singing resulting in creating a unique & pleasant sound. Orville also plays mainstream music as well using his original music that he wrote.

7:00 Stardrop

StardropStardrop (formerly known as singer / songwriter Danielle Pollari) is a pop r&b sensation. Thunder Bay’s local sweet heart has reinvented herself and is stepping into a bigger, bolder version of herself. Stardrop has been featured on numerous Spotify and Amazon playlists. She recently recorded her first album with producers Tennyson King and Dan Hosh; a collection of self love anthems that rewrite the narrative about what it means to be unapologetically ourselves. With the debut album “JUICY” out this summer, Stardrop THE BAND is taking the stage together to dazzle and empower audiences with catchy melodies, cheeky lyrics and nasty bass lines. This gorgeous band includes; Taylor Perrault, Justin Stiles, Jordan Grey and Savannah Perrault.

8:00 Shawnee Kish 

Shawnee KishShawnee Kish discovered music as medicine at a very early age. Born dreaming about being on stage and starting her journey toward a career in music at the age of 12, music quickly became a source of self-empowerment for the Two Spirit soulful singer, allowing her to stand tall in her personal strength and power. So far this year, Shawnee has celebrated her first JUNO aware nomination (Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year), earned a place on the Edmonton Music Prize’s 2021 long list and signed to a label (Amelia Recordings).

Named the winner of CBC’s 202 Searchlight talent competition, this fierce, powerhouse artist has been celebrated as one of North America’s Top Gender Bending Artist (MTV), and name by Billboard as an Artist You Need To Know and continuously uses her music to empower.

Listening to her chart-topping releases can easily recognize that, as an artist, Shawnee has been influenced by strong, confident voices of female performers such as Melissa Etheridge, Etta James, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse. Her deeply personal and always poignant lyrics are rooted in healing, and allowing bother herself and her listeners to find purpose and reason in the stories she tells.

An outspoken advocate for her Indigenous and LGBTQ2+ communities, Shawnee is a proud Two Spirit Mohawk who has shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest names – Lady Gaga, Madonna and Alicia Keys to name a few. 2021 saw the Edmonton- based artist release an EP that addressed personal struggles. “The main theme was lighting up what used to be and getting on with what is now. The song represent becoming yourself, finding out where you were was not where you wanted to be and fully embracing that in order to let go. Light the Place up, even if it’s unintentional.”

Shawnee is clearly an artist with vision, who will spend 2022 lighting up stages across North America. She will also continue her work with the We Matter Campaign and Kids Help Phone in hopes of empowering youth, providing strength and hope through music.

*Following the final performance there will be a fireworks display at Marina Park. This will take place at approximately 9:45 pm.


For more info, please visit: https://www.thunderbay.ca/liveonthewaterfront

Live on the Waterfront


Live on the Waterfront is a highly anticipated event that takes place every Wednesday evening during the summer season at Prince Arthur’s Landing, Marina Park. This vibrant and lively gathering brings together locals, visitors, and music enthusiasts to enjoy a magical evening of live entertainment, community spirit, and scenic beauty.

This event features an impressive lineup of musical acts spanning various genres, ensuring there’s something to suit every musical taste. From soulful jazz and upbeat pop to folk, rock, the performances are carefully curated to provide an unforgettable experience for attendees.

The sounds of live music fill the air as the performers take the stage, captivating the audience with their extraordinary talents. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs to make themselves comfortable during the event. Local food vendors, community groups and artisans will also be on site.

Live on the Waterfront is not just about the music – it’s also an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the vibrant culture of our city. It serves as a platform to support local artists and provides a space for people to connect, mingle, and make lasting memories!

Whether you’re a music aficionado, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a memorable summer experience, Live on the Waterfront offers a unique and enchanting atmosphere that will leave you feeling inspired, entertained, and connected to the rhythm of the waterfront and the community around you!


Wednesday August 30, 6-9 pm Summer Send-Off Lineup:

6:00 Connor Loughlin

Connor LoughlinMusic forged on the north shore of Lake Superior harkens back to the days of old in Scotland and Ireland. Loughlin has been largely influenced by traditional Irish music with the melancholy lyrics and cheerful tunes those songs evoke. The events, rebellions, and misfortunes of the Gaelic speaking peoples are woven into their song writing. Loughlin is a group of musicians born of the land of lakes and forests playing traditional music from the British Isles and originals.


7:00 Jason Maxwell

Jason MaxwellJason Maxwell is a singer-songwriter & recording artist known for his high-energy performances & approachable personality. Jason’s unique approach to posting
creative content online coupled with his genuine eagerness to engage & interact with his listeners has helped him garner global viewership with +70 million views
across social media platforms.

 

 


8:00 Honest Heart Collective

Honest Heart CollectiveCollectors gather stones to display on shelves. Musicians accumulate experiences and stories they save for the perfect song. The Honest Heart Collective is a sill emblazoned with captivating shapes and sounds: the space between a promise and pain. Rooted in Thunder Bay, Canada, they build earnest and urgent songs with the tools they’ve gathered over time. Their music roars like the electricity of a rock show in the 60’s colliding head on with melody driven, dirt stained indie and revivalist emo. They exist at the intersection of old and new, exploring the spirited cracks between.


For more info, please visit: https://www.thunderbay.ca/liveonthewaterfront

Wake the Giant


Gates open at 11:30 am on Saturday, September 16th.

Wake the Giant Music Festival returns to the Thunder Bay waterfront this September! The world-class event that celebrates inclusivity and Indigenous culture hits the stage Saturday, September 16th. Canadian DJ deadmau5, rock-pop band X Ambassadors and Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis are set to headline, joined by Ruby Waters, MattMac, Sagatay, Thunder Bay local Sara Kae and Thunder Spirit.

Festival goers can expect a ton to do with a live art installation, cultural experiences, yummy local eats (you have to try the bannock tacos) and an Indigenous Craft Market. This is a family-friendly event that includes a Kids Zone just for your littles!

Tickets will be sold in a supply-based tiered structure, meaning the price goes up per tier (if you snooze you lose). If a tier sells out the next tier of tickets will be available to purchase the following business day. Once the final tier sells out, tickets will no longer be available online or at the gate.

Children 11 and under are free but still require a general admission ticket by selecting the options below. All guests in VIP require a full-price ticket.

Wake the Giant is an alcohol-free event.

Wake the Giant is a movement that was created in 2019 to provide the Thunder Bay community with awareness and tools to better respond to racism and help celebrate the enduring cultural diversity of Indigenous Peoples. All funding raised from the music festival supports Indigenous youth that are high school students from remote First Nation communities, which includes orientation events, workshops and the transition to life in the city.

For more info about Wake the Giant, please visit: https://wakethegiant.ca/

Country On The Bay


This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for! We are thrilled to announce the first round of amazing artists ready to perform for you July 21st – 23rd 2023 at #CountryOnTheBay.

DJ JOHNNY RIVEX will be bringing the Honkey Tonk Hype Show to our festival patrons all weekend long, and will make sure we are all ready to giver when Brothers Osborne, Walker Hayes, Dean Brody, Tenille Townes, James Barker Band, Tim Hicks, Robyn Ottolini, Tim & The Glory Boys and Doc Walker take the main stage.

This is only the start of an amazing year for us at #countryonthebay2023 and we want you there to party with us! Tickets go on sale December 6th at 10AM. This year you can reserve your tickets for $100 through our new Ticketmaster Layaway Plan.

For ticket purchase via phone, call: 1-800-361-7300

For more info, please visit: https://www.countryonthebay.ca/

Pride Is Beautiful Drag Show


“FOR THOSE WHO SIMPLY PREFER THE BEST”

Pink Mafia Productions & Wild Thyme Proudly Present

PRIDE IS BEAUITFUL DRAG SHOW

Saturday June 17th, 2023

Door Open @ 9:00pm

Showtime @ 10:30pm

19+ Event

Featuring: From Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 Miss Eve 6000

Hosted By: Gia Maia Corangie

Performances By: Paloma Corangie-Marquez; Anita Blunt; Lily Corangie-Tremayne; Joey Corangie; Jennie in a Bottle; Ysha Tremayne-Delacourte

Come on out and celebrate ThunderPride 2023 with Pink Mafia and Wild Thyme.

“FOR THOSE WHO SIMPLY PREFER THE BEST”

For more info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-is-beautiful-drag-show-tickets-627763396217?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Address:

Magnus Theatre
10 Algoma St. S. Thunder Bay ON
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Category:

  • Arts and Heritage
  • Concerts, Music and Dance
  • Film and Theatre
  • Tourism

Details:

Do you think Grease is the word? “BEAR GREASE” is a hilarious, indigenous twist on the musical “Grease”. It features an all indigenous cast starring: Crystle Lightning (Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Lead Actress “Trickster”) and MC RedCloud (Former World Record holder for “Longest Freestyle Rap”). Come with your singing voices ready to rock and roll for this night of Indigenized Musical Theatre. A production on tour, originating from Edmonton, Alberta (Treaty 6), Enoch Cree Nation.

For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at (807) 345-5552.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm – Special Performance

RELAXED PERFORMANCE: This Relaxed Performance is designed to welcome patrons who may benefit from a less restricted audience environment. Patrons of all abilities are welcome, including but not limited to those with intellectual or learning disabilities, sensory processing conditions, or autism. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement within the auditorium, and some minor production changes may be made to reduce the intensity of light, sound, and other potentially startling effects. A low-sensory area will be accessible if the performance becomes overwhelming. Babes in arms and service animals are also welcome to our relaxed performance. For anyone who would not enjoy this relaxed audience environment, we invite you to attend any other performances over the course of the run. * For accessible or student priced seating, please call the Box Office at (807) 345-5552.

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