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GA R R ICK SU M M E R SE R IE S
WELCOME TO THE On August 5th & 6th, the Alan Doyle Trio will perform on the
Garrick main stage in what will be the biggest shows of the
GARRICK THEATRE’S summer. Alan, well-known for his generosity, will donate the
net proceeds from both back to the theatre.
2019 SUMMER SEASON.
In 2019 the Foundation presents Coastal Women, the first in
The Foundation is once again expanding the Garrick's
a series of public history events under the Saltfish banner to
programming and introducing a new name - Garrick
explore dimensions of the mammoth international saltfish
Summer Series - to reflect the changes. All performances
trade and its role in shaping Newfoundland and Labrador's
and events, including those held at other venues, now
economy, society and culture over the centuries. With
appear under that heading.
contemporary music, theatre, art, literature, film, food and
tours in addition to historical lectures and panel discussions,
Renewed partnerships with Parks Canada and Provincial
these events will both enlighten and entertain. Presented by
Historic Sites will bring free afternoon performances to the
accomplished female artists and scholars, Coastal Women
Ryan Premises and Mockbeggar Plantation historic sites
will examine the central but largely unheralded contribution
again this year. The inaugural Bonavista Film Festival is
of women to Newfoundland and Labrador in the 19th &
scheduled for July 4-5, and the Garrick is holding an outdoor
20th centuries.
concert on August 3 to coincide with Church Street Festival
events on the Public Building grounds. The Foundation
This program of events would not be possible without the
has also found an enthusiastic new partner in George's
generous support of the many loyal donors, sponsors,
Brook-Milton, sharing the Garrick's programming with that
volunteers, staff, partners, patrons and presenters, and
municipality's venue, and further cementing the reputation
especially the Town of Bonavista which provides the theatre
of the Bonavista Peninsula as a hub for cultural activity.
with an annual operating grant.
The Foundation is very pleased to collaborate with the
We look forward to seeing you at the Garrick.
renowned Lady Cove Women's Choir this year to host
choral concerts at the Garrick on June 29th, and at the REGARDS,
beautiful Memorial United Church the following day. Net DAVID BRADLEY
proceeds from both will be contributed to MUC’s award- CHAIR, BONAVISTA HISTORIC
winning, decade-long restoration project. TOWNSCAPE FOUNDATION2 0 1 9 P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R S 2 0 1 9 S I LV E R S P O N S O R S
SEAKISSED
COTTAGE
CHICKEN TATERS FLOWERS AND GIFTS
BONAVISTA REFRIGERATIONV E N U E A N D E V E N T PA R T N E R S PATRON MEMBERS
Bravo! Join us in thanking the growing cast of private donors
who renew their support for the Garrick each year.
Peter AYLWARD & Don MOORES Miranda MCCARTHY
Randy & Ginny BELL John & Kathleen MCTAGUE
Jennifer BEST & Darrell DURDLE Patricia & Gerald O'BRIEN
David BRADLEY & Paula DOWNEY John & Jan O'DEA
Mark & Chantal DICKSON John NORMAN
Mark & Sandra DOBBIN Wilma NORMAN
Rick & Pam ELLIOTT Luke REDMOND & Mark WALSH
John & Peggy FISHER Dr. Carl ROBBINS
T H E B H T F G R AT E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S T H E S U P P O R T O F T H E F O L L O W I N G Tom & Noreen FRAIZE Adam & Sarah ROCHACEWICH
Elinor GILL RATCLIFFE Jane SEVERS & Bill RITCHIE
Gail HOGAN & ian WALL ACE Dennis & Peggy RUSSELL
O HAPPY SIGHT
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David & Karen HOOD Beaton SHEPPARD & Susan TROUP
Ernie & Loretta JOHNSON Lynn SPRACKLIN
Lee & Claudia KNOWLES Richard STOKER
Barry LODGE & Marilyn JOHNSON Jamie & Pauline SWYERSO HAPPY SIGHT
www.townofbonavista.com
JUNE 24,1497
We know support for the Garrick and THE GARRICK IS A MULTI-USE
other heritage resources delivers CULTURAL FACILITY LOCATED
big benefits to the community and IN THE HEART OF BONAVISTA,
bolsters business development. NEWFOUNDLAND.
There’s no denying the importance of key Program, plus maintenance of public gardens, For more information, visit our events OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE BONAVISTA
infrastructure and services. But, for the Town of boardwalks and trails.
Bonavista, building a community means looking calendar at www.garricktheatre.ca, HISTORIC TOWNSCAPE FOUNDATION, the
beyond the basics of water, sewage and garbage Mayor John Norman acknowledges this approach Garrick boasts comfortable theatre seating
or contact us at info@garricktheatre.ca.
collection. may distinguish Bonavista from other NL for 200, digital cinema, state-of-the-art sound
municipalities, “but we know support for the Garrick Our box office is open Monday to Friday, and lighting, and exceptional acoustics ... and
As Town Manager, David Hiscock notes, the and other heritage resources delivers big benefits to
1:00-5:00 p.m., one hour before show that’s just the beginning. Cross the lobby and
municipality has long dedicated roughly 20 percent the community and bolsters business development.”
of its annual operating budget to tourism, culture you’ll find the Annex - a beautifully furnished
time, and on Saturday afternoons
and recreation - all in areas that improve the In 2014, the Heritage Canada Foundation (National bar and intimate performance space. Head
during the Garick Summer Series.
quality of life for residents and encourage private Trust) recognized Bonavista’s forward thinking by upstairs, and you’ll discover our brand new
investment. About half of that amount goes to awarding the Town the prestigious Prince of Wales Call (709) 468-5777. conference/event space with room for 100.
heritage initiatives, including support to the Garrick Prize for "Municipal Heritage Leadership". Clearly,
Theatre, Matthew Legacy, the Bonavista Museum, this small town isn’t afraid to think big.
Bonavista Archives, and the Town’s Heritage Grantswww.whiteabbott.com
We are honoured to support the
Garrick in continuing its work as We view the GSS as key to a
a shining light in the community. vibrant Bonavista.
Originally from Bonavista, business partners greatly appreciates the support of its clients Russelltown Inn welcomes you with a tradition of neighborhood where the place is an experience
Stephen White and Michael Abbott know what and partners. Newfoundland hospitality, rich heritage, and chic all its own.
it means to be part of a strong community with creative space for every traveler. Located in the
strong ties. They also understand the value of the Garrick. quiet, historic neighborhood of “Russelltown”, just As John Norman of Bonavista Living notes,
Stephen notes that, “growing up in Bonavista minutes from Downtown Bonavista and within “Russelltown Inn and its parent companies,
In fact, they’ve built a business with that same and having spent many nights at the Garrick walking distance to the harbour front, shops, Bonavista Living and Bonavista Creative,
sense of commitment and dedication in mind. Theatre, we know its importance to the museums, restaurants and the Garrick Theatre, view support for culture and the arts through
They work hard to provide outstanding service to community and what it is to be part of something Russelltown Inn strives to exceed the needs of the Garrick Theatre and its GSS as key to a
all their clients in a tailored, timely, and efficient special. Seeing it evolve into the beautiful venue valued guests. With rooms located throughout the vibrant Bonavista where the creative economy
manner by a team of professionals that genuinely it is today brings a great sense of pride to us and property in multiple restored heritage buildings flourishes. Indeed, we share goals to preserve
enjoys working together. Their professionalism, our hometown.” Michael couldn't agree more. including a tinsmith’s home, a merchant manor and refurbish Bonavista’s built landscape
courtesy, and excellence extends not only to “We are honoured,” he says, “to support the and a traditional 19th century barn, the unique and to celebrate and advance our rich
their clients, but to their team and community. Garrick in continuing its work as a shining light in neighbourhood inn model allows guests to cultural heritage.”
And much like the Garrick, their accounting firm the community.” immerse themselves in an authentic and historicwww.scotiabank.com
We’re proud of the Garrick
and we’re proud to partner
GA R RICK
with them.
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Scotiabankers help their neighbours. Team Community Program matches funds
SE RIE S
“We support community projects and raised by employee teams.”
organizations like the Bonavista Historic OUR MARQUEE LIVE
Townscape Foundation through two key “We’ve been a part of Bonavista’s business PERFORMANCE SERIES.
programs” says local Scotiabank Customer community since 1910” says Mr. Morgan. “We’re
Experience Lead, Brad Morgan. “Our proud of the Garrick and the role it plays in this OUR MARQUEE MUSIC SERIES. Join us for a genre-bustingJoin us for
lineup of asome
genre-busting
of lineup of some
Employee Volunteer Program provides community. We’re proud to partner with them Newfoundland's (and Canada's) finest musicians, live on theof Garrick’s main (and Canada’s) finest
Newfoundland’s
donations to community organizations in and we would gladly do it again.” stage. From returning favorites like The Once and Kelly-Annmusicians,
Evans to fresh
live onfaces
the Garrick’s main stage,
which employees or Scotiabank retirees like Earle & Coffin and the Fortunate Ones. 8:00 pm/ Ticket prices vary.
our intimate Annex stage, and at other
have been active volunteers. While our How’s that for a good neighbour!
partner venues. And with comedy, theatre,
readings, public lectures, and film, there’s
something for everyone at the Garrick.JUN E 19
JUNE 13 REV. DAVE &
CRAIG YOUNG THE SIN EATERS
MA STER OF THE COUNTRY GUITAR HOT GUITAR AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF SOUL
Four time recipient of the Canadian Country Music Like your poetry with a backbeat and a twang? Join Rev.
Award for Best Guitarist. Craig Young’s accolades Dave and the boys (Dave Barry, Tom Brennan, Dan Hiltz)
shout volumes, but his blend of honest country/ for an evening of driving, rhythmic, country-blues.
roots music speaks quietly for itself.
JUNE 19 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
JUNE 13 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20
JUNE 20 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15
ELVIS PRESLE Y MEETS JOHNNY C A SH
JUN E 15 Justin Martin (vocals, accordion, guitar), Jason
JUSTIN
Reid (guitar), Mike Slade (drums) and Chris
Hodder (bass, vocals) deliver a unique blend
MARTIN
of classic country and old-time rock and roll.
BAND
JUNE 14 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
JUNE 15 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35PHOTO: Christopher Deacon
JUNE 22 JUNE 27 MUSIC AL STORY TELLING AT ITS BEST
A skilled and heart-felt songwriter, Ron Kelly is
MEN OF RON
MERC Y MERC Y ME
a Fogo Island native who’s been entertaining
Jodee Richardson, Mark Murphy and an all-star band pay audiences from the time he was a young man.
KELLY
tribute to a revolutionary record label and the music that
MOTOWN changed America. You’ll be dancing in your seat.
JUNE 21 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
JUNE 26 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
JUNE 27 / MOCKBEGGAR PLANTATION / 2:00PM / FREE
JUNE 22 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35 JUNE 27 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15T WO -TIME WORLD CHOIR
GAMES GOLD MEDALISTS JUNE 29
They’re internationally recognized for their
adventurous programming and spirited
LADY
COVE
performances. Don’t miss your chance to
experience the strength, versatility and
WOMEN’S
beauty of women’s voices.
JUNE 29 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20
JUNE 30 / MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH / 2:00PM / $20 CHOIR
NET PROCEEDS DON ATED TO
MUC’S RESTOR ATION FUND
JULY 0 4 HE AVENLY HARMONIES
QUOTE
Join angel-voiced duo Kirsten Rodden-Clarke
and Jordan Coaker for a contemporary take
on the folk/roots genre.
THE JULY 03 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
RAVEN JULY 04 / RYAN PREMISES / 2:00PM / FREE
JULY 04 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15MUSICNL’S 2018 FOLK /ROOTS
ARTIST OF THE YE AR
Their rich vocal harmonies, precise guitar work J U L Y 11
RUBE &
and stripped down delivery have earned Josh
Sandu and Andrew Laite a reputation as one of
NL’s must-see live acts.
JULY 10 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
RAKE
JULY 11 / MOCKBEGGAR PLANTATION / 2:00PM / FREE
JULY 0 6 JULY 11 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15
KELLYANN JULY 13
EVANS BAND THE BISHOPS
“STAYIN’ ALIVE” FAN FAVOURITES
Dave Carroll leads a talented crew of musicians
WHO SAYS DISCO IS DE AD as they present a high-energy evening of original,
NL’s Pop Diva Kelly-Ann Evans and friends boogie, bump pop, and Celtic tunes.
and slide their way through the most danceable tunes of
the 1970s. That’s the way, un-huh, uh-huh, we like it....
JULY 12 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $25
JULY 06 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35 JULY 13 / RYAN PREMISES / 2:00PM / FREE
JULY 07 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35 JULY 13 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $25JULY 18
LAURA
MERRIMAN
& JACK
MARKS
HE ARTACHE AND HOPE
He’s earned serious respect for his rugged
delivery of gritty, yet poetic songs. She’s an INDIE- FOLK AT ITS FINEST
old soul who wears her Americana drenched
heart on her sleeve. JULY 2 0 They’ve toured the world, collected Juno and ECMA
THE
nominations, and MusicNL and Canadian Folk Music
awards. Don’t miss your chance to experience NL
music royalty.
ONCE
JULY 17 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
JULY 18 / MOCKBEGGAR PLANTATION / 2:00PM / FREE JULY 19 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
JULY 18 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15 JULY 20 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $3520
A SALTFISH
SYMPOSIUM
SCHOLARSHIP,
STORY & SONG
Abundant codfish stocks off its shoreline placed Newfoundland
and Labrador at the heart of a bustling international industry
that spanned much of the modern era, circa 1650-1950.
Newfoundland's annual exports of salted and dried codfish
often exceeded 1.3 million quintals, or about 150,000,000 lbs.,
making it one of the world's greatest sources of protein. Women
were integral to the success of this trade and shaped the culture
that flowed from it.
Join our engaging line-up of female artists and scholars as they
uncover, celebrate and challenge stories of women's work and
culture in the age of cod.T HURSDAY JULY 2 5 SAT URDAY JULY 2 7
7:00PM WELCOME RECEPTION GA/Free with show ticket 9:30AM LECTURE TERRY BISHOP-STIRLING: Knitting Communities Together: FL/Free
8:00PM SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE MALLORY JOHNSON, ROSEMARY LAWTON, MELANIE O’BRIEN & RACHEL COUSINS GMS/$35 Women’s Organizations in Town and Outport
9:55AM LECTURE HEIDI COOMBS: “She seems a fairly venturesome girl”: FL/Free
The Nurses of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador”
10:20AM BREAK
FRIDAY JULY 2 6 10:40AM LECTURE MARGOT DULEY: Let Me Farm Off Cape St. Mary’s FL/Free
11:00AM CONCERT ROSEMARY LAWTON & MELANIE O’BRIEN FL/Free
12:00PM LUNCH $
9:30AM LECTURE VICKI HALLETT: Newfoundland and Labrador Women: Telling Stories, Making Place RP/Free 1:30PM BOAT TOUR TOUR ON LADY MARGUERITE BPWT/$30/$65
9:55AM LECTURE NORMA ALFORD: “Tomatoes may be used as garnish”: RP/Free 3:00PM CONCERT MARY BARRY RP/Free
Community cookbooks, women and Newfoundland food culture
6:00PM FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT GA/$
10:20AM BREAK
8:00PM CLOSING CONCERT MALLORY JOHNSON & MOTHER DAUGHTER (FEATURING JANET CULL) GMS/$35
10:40AM LECTURE WILLEEN KEOUGH: “A good, hard-working stump of a girl”: Coastal women, work, and RP/Free
power in fishing communities of the Southern Avalon in the 18th and 19th centuries
11:00AM CONCERT RACHEL COUSINS & MALLORY JOHNSON RP/Free
12:30PM WALK & LUNCH COASTAL PUFFIN HIKE & PICNIC LUNCH BAT/$48
GMS Garrick Theatre Main Stage/ GA Garrick Annex/ BAT Bonavista Adventure Tours (coastal puffin hike & picnic
3:00PM CONCERT ATLANTIC STRING QUARTET MP/Free
lunch at Klondyke Trail, Spillar’s Cove. Transportation provided at Ryan Premises)/ BPWT Bonavista Puffin & Whale
6:00PM SEAFOOD DINNER GUEST CHEF & MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT GA/$55 Tours (Roper Street near Matthew Legacy)/ FL Fisher’s Loft Conference Centre (Port Rexton)/ MP MockBeggar
8:00PM READINGS LISA MOORE, TRUDY MORGAN COLE & MELISSA BARBEAU GMS/$35* Plantation Provincial Historic Site/ RP Ryan Premises National Historic Site/ $ Ticketed event
9:00PM INTERMISSION GA
9:30PM CONCERT ATLANTIC STRING QUARTET & MARY BARRY GMS/$35* * Price includes 8:00pm readings and 9:30pm concertSONGWRITERS & MUSICIANS MARY BARRY MALLORY JOHNSON With original songs so good they sound like From NL to Nashville. Join Canadian country standards, and a hint of torch in her voice, music chart topper and winner of the ECMA’s it’s no wonder Mary Barry has earned the 2019 Country Recording of the Year for a dose title NL’s Jazz Chanteuse. of classic country with a modern edge. ATLANTIC STRING QUARTE T MELANIE O’BRIEN A versatile and professional chamber Smoky-voiced with a tinge of country. Melanie ensemble comprised of the principal string delivers lyric-driven, emotionally charged players of the Newfoundland Symphony songs that explore life’s biggest emotions, Orchestra: Heather Kao (first violin), Nancy from heartbreak to hope. Case-Oates (second violin), Kate Read (viola), and Theo Weber (cello).
RACHEL COUSINS Powerful vocals, dynamic stage presence and top-notch songwriting skills. Rachel can deliver any style of music... and make you feel it. ROSEMARY LAWTON A multi-award-nominated fiddler, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger who’s equally at home in the classical and traditional music worlds ... and the world in-between. JANE T CULL One of NL’s most prolific contemporary performers of sound and stage, with a voice that’s confident, sultry, and downright huge.
WRITERS & MELISSA BARBEAU TRUDY MORGAN-COLE
HISTORIANS Founding member of the Port Authority
Writing Group. Her first novel, The Luminous
Sea, was a finalist for the BMO Winterset Award
Her historical fiction explores untold stories
from Newfoundland's past, especially the
stories of women. Her most recent novel,
and a gold medal winner at the Independent Most Anything You Please, won the 2019 NL
Publisher Book Awards. Reads award and the first annual Margaret
Duley Award.
HEIDI COOMBS VICKI S. HALLE T T
Historian, research associate, independent Assistant Professor in the Department of TERRY BISHOP STIRLING
filmmaker and President of the NL Historical Gender Studies at Memorial University. For Since 1981, Terry has taught NL History at MARGOT I. DULEY
Society. Heidi holds a PhD in Newfoundland many years she has been thinking about the Memorial University and speaks to interested Historian and retired Dean of the College of
and Labrador history, specializing in nursing ways that place and people are created groups on many aspects of the province’s past. Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of
with the Grenfell Mission. together through stories. She has a particular research and teaching Illinois, Springfield. Margot is the author of
interest in women’s history. Where Once Our Mothers Stood We Stand, a
study of women's suffrage in Newfoundland,
WILEEN G. KEOUGH NORMA ALFORD and is currently researching women and
Professor of History at Simon Fraser Norma studied Social Work and History at York, LISA MOORE agriculture from the 17th century onwards.
University. Wileen’s research interests include Lakehead and Memorial universities. A self- Best-selling short-story writer and novelist.
gender, ethnicity, immigration, oral history, confessed foodie, she’s on a mission to bring NL Three-time nominee for the Scotiabank Giller
communal memory, and affect, with a focus food culture to the forefront of research and is Prize, winner of the Commonwealth Writers’
on Irish-Newfoundland women in early focused on the interconnectedness between Prize and long listed for the Man Booker Prize
fishing communities. women and food. and International Dublin Literary Award.JULY 2 7 AUG 01
MOTHER DUO
DAUGHTER CONCERTANTE
FEATURING JANET CULL “WHAT WAS NEEDED MOST”
MUSICNL’S 2017 FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YE AR
QUESTIONING CONFEDER ATION
Janet and her band (Grant King, guitar; Elliot Dicks,
Juno award-winning Duo Concertante and celebrated
drums; Chris Pond, keys) offer up powerful originals
playwright Robert Chafe join forces for a one-of-a kind
and beguiling renditions of favourite artists, from Etta
exploration of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
James to Alicia Keys.
in Canada.
JULY 27 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35
AUG 01 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20
JULY 28 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
JULY 31 MUSIC NL’S 2018 ROCK ARTIST OF THE YE AR
MICK
Join Mick Davis (vocals, guitar, keys), Craig Follett
(bass, vocals) and Barry Ledrew (drums, vocals) for
an unforgettable evening of pure, unadulterated
DAVIS &
rock and roll.
THIN LOVE JULY 30 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
JULY 31 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15AUG 03
JANET CULL
& JAMIE DART
“WOODSTOCK”
CHANNEL YOUR INNER HIPPIE
Powerhouse vocalists Janet Cull and Jamie Dart,
backed by an all-star band, celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the weekend that defined a
generation. Peace, love and rock and roll, man!
AUG 02 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
AUG 03 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35
AUG 05 & 06
ALAN
L ARGER THAN LIFE
Any size venue, solo or with the band,
AUG 03 Alan Doyle always gives everything he’s
JAMIE DART & DOYLE got. Don’t miss this high energy evening of
country-tinged, radio-ready tunes infused
TRIO
with Doyle’s signature blend of traditional
SANDY MORRIS
and modern flavours.
AUG 05 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $40
NET PROCEEDS DON ATED
AUG 03 / CHURCH STREET FESTIVAL / 2:00PM / FREE AUG 06 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $40
TO THE G ARRICK THE ATREAUG 08 AU G 15
COTILLION FERGUS
O’BYRNE &
JIM PAYNE
A CELEBR ATION OF NL’S MUSIC AL ROOTS
Three of NL’s most revered musicians (Dave Panting,
Hugh Scott & Gerry Strong) with Nova Scotia’s Greg
Simm present their own twist on traditional music
from home and abroad. TOP TAPPING & KNEE SL APPING
Poignant ballads, stirring shanties and riotous recitations.
AUG 07 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $20 Two of NL’s most respected performers give a whirlwind
spin through Newfoundland folk culture.
AUG 08 / RYAN PREMISES / 2:00PM / FREE
AUG 08 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20 AUG 15 / RYAN PREMISES / 2:00PM / FREE
AUG 10 AUG 15 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $25
CAT
BOWRING R-E-S -P-E- C-T
Join Cat and her 8-piece (yup, that’s 8-piece!)
BAND
band as they pay tribute to the late, great Queen
of Soul. Sock it to me!
“ARETHA AUG 09 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
FRANKLIN” AUG 10 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35L AUGH OUT LOUD AUG 22
BESTKIND
PHOTO: Christopher Deacon
Join Brian Aylward, Mike Lynch and Colin Hollett
for a celebration of NL’s very own brand of
COMEDY
humour. Your cheeks will be hurtin’ for days.
AU G 17 AUG 22 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35
TOUR (18+)
MICHAEL AUG 24
JEROME MIDDLE TICKLE
BROWNE TIMELESS & TR ADITIONAL
Ron Kelly, Robert Kelly and Michael Hanrahan form
THREE-TIME C ANADIAN FOLK
MUSIC AWARD WINNER the core of this longstanding, popular group and
Critics have proclaimed him Canada’s finest bring you traditional and timeless favourites from
acoustic blues artist, and a living encyclopedia their catalogue.
of American Roots music. Experience groovy,
bluesy, stripped-back soul at its finest.
AUG 24 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35
AUG 17 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20 AUG 25 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35AUG 29 SEPT 07
IAN FOSTER & THE OLD
NANCY HYNES CONTEMPORARIES
MODERN FOLK WR APPED IN C ANADIANA
CELEBR ATE THE STRING - BAND SOUND
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ian Foster and
Join Andrew Laite, Adam Smith, Maria Cherwick, Lucas Rose,
longtime collaborator Nancy Hynes sing of
and Josh Ward as they gather around the mic for an evening of
history, home and humble tales.
rich harmonies and hot-fire breaks.
AUG 28 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $15
SEP 07 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $25
AUG 29 / MOCKBEGGAR PLANTATION / 2:00PM / FREE
AUG 29 / GARRICK ANNEX / 8:00PM / $15
A NIGHT TO ‘BE AT- ALL’ NIGHTS
AUG 31 Everyone loves the Beatles and tonight, tribute
ABBEY
act Abbey Road brings all your Fab Four
favourites to life. From their 1962 debut “Love
Me Do” to their 1970 swan song “Let it Be”.
ROAD AUG 30 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
AUG 31 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35SEP T 14
SHERRY RYAN/
ANDREA MONRO/
MARIA
CHERWICK
OLD TIME COUNTRY
Fiddler Maria Cherwick joins singer-songwriters MUSICNL’S 2018 COUNTRY
Sherry Ryan and Andrea Monro for an evening of SEPT 21 ARITST OF THE YE AR
CAROLINA
top-notch, soul-stirring country, roots and bluegrass. A powerful voice, infectious, fun-loving
personality, and the courage to translate
EAST
life’s most intimate moments into song.
SEPT 13 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $20
SEPT 14 / RYAN PREMISES / 2:00PM / FREE
SEPT 20 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $20
SEPT 14 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20
SEPT 21 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20SEPT 29 O C T 12
CONWAY MUSIC OF
CONTEMPOR ARY CELTIC
They may be young, but this brother and
WILLIE NELSON
sister duo have already performed on more CELEBR ATE A COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND
than 150 stages, including the East Coast Don’t miss Chris LeDrew, Bob MacDonald and Pat Moran,
Music Awards and the NL Folk Festival. backed by an all star band, as they salute Willie Nelson -
the outlaw king of country music.
SEPT 28 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $20
SEPT 29 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20 OCT 11 / GEORGE’S BROOKMILTON / 8:00PM / $35
OCT 12 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $35
OCT 05
SANDRA CHE ATIN’, DRINKIN’, LOVE & LOSS
WHITE & Join a who’s who of local entertainers for an evening
of country music’s greatest hits, from honky tonk to
FRIENDS
country pop and everything in between.
“WALK THE LINE” OCT 05 / GARRICK MAIN STAGE / 8:00PM / $20www.harbourquar ters.com
www.robinsdonuts.com
It’s important to pay it forward. We love to see unique, local talent
being brought to the main stage.
Robin’s and the Garrick. They go together “In return, they provide us with a pair of tickets
like ... well, coffee and donuts. Since 1975, to each summer music event. We then combine
Robin’s has grown from a single coffee shop these tickets with Robin’s treats and create Like the Garrick, the Harbour Quarters Inn is tangible Manager. “We provide an annual cash donation and
in Thunder Bay, Ontario to 130 locations contests on social media as a way of promoting proof that old buildings can be put to beautiful new in-kind support, like discounted room rates”.
that stretch from Vancouver Island to both our products and the Garrick’s shows”. uses. The circa 1910 property originally served as the
Newfoundland and Labrador. The Bonavista offices of local fish merchant Phillip Templeman and Why does the Harbour Quarters support the Garrick?
location opened in 2011. It’s a win-win approach. “A large part of Robin’s later, as J.T. Swyers General Store. Today, it’s a four star, “We love to see unique, local talent being brought to
success comes from the tremendous support we heritage inn boasting 12 rooms, licensed restaurant with the main stage” says Lora “Plus, it’s a great venue for
“Robin’s has been a corporate sponsor of receive from the community.” says Sonya. “As a outdoor patio and gift shop. tourists to experience Newfoundland and Labrador’s
the Garrick Theatre for a number of years.” business owner, I believe it’s important to pay that best music and humour.”
notes Franchise Owner Sonya Tremblett Gray. support forward.” “We’ve been sponsoring the Garrick since it reopened in
2010” notes Lora Swyers, Harbour Quarters’ AssistantHANDY LIST OF EVERYTHING
A concise, chronological list of the Garrick's complete 2019 summer program.
VENUES: GA (Garrick Theatre, Annex) BAT (Bonavista Adventure Tours) BPWT (Bonavista JULY 12 / 8:00 PM THE BISHOPS GBM / $25
JULY 13 / 2:00 PM THE BISHOPS RP / FREE
Puffin & Whale Tours) FL (Fisher's Loft Conference Centre, Port Rexton) CSF (Church Street
JULY 13 / 8:00 PM THE BISHOPS GMS / $25
Festival, Public Building Grounds, Bonavista) GBM (Community Cultural House, Town of
JULY 17 / 8:00 PM LAUR A MERRIMAN & JACK MARKS GBM / $15
George's Brook - Milton) GMS (Garrick Theatre Main Stage) MP (Mockbeggar Plantation,
JULY 18 / 2:00 PM LAUR A MERRIMAN & JACK MARKS MP / FREE
Provincial Historic Site, Bonavista) MUC (Memorial United Church, Bonavista) RP (Ryan JULY 18 / 8:00 PM LAUR A MERRIMAN & JACK MARKS GA / $15
Premises, National Historic Site, Bonavista) JULY 19 / 8:00 PM THE ONCE GBM / $35
JULY 20 / 8:00 PM THE ONCE GMS / $35
JULY 25 / 7:00 PM CW OPENING RECEPTION GA / FREE
JUNE 13 / 8:00 PM CR AIG YOUNG GMS / $20 JULY 25 / 8:00 PM CW CONCERT (JOHNSON, LAWTON, COUSINS, O'BRIEN) GMS / $35
JUNE 14 / 8:00 PM JUSTIN MARTIN BAND GBM / $35 JULY 26 / 9:30 AM CW LECTURES (HALLETT, ALFORD, KEOUGH) RP / FREE
JUNE 15 / 8:00 PM JUSTIN MARTIN BAND GMS / $35 JULY 26 / 11:00 AM CW CONCERT (COUSINS & MALLORY JOHNSON) RP / FREE
JUNE 19 / 8:00 PM REV. DAVE & THE SIN EATERS GBM / $15 JULY 26 / 12:30 PM CW COASTAL PUFFIN HIKE & LUNCH BAT / $48
JUNE 20 / 8:00 PM REV. DAVE & THE SIN EATERS GMS / $15 JULY 26 / 3:00 PM CW CONCERT (ATLANTIC STRING QUARTET) MP / FREE
JUNE 21 / 8:00 PM MEN OF MOTOWN GBM / $35 JULY 26 / 6:00 PM CW DINNER (FEMALE GUEST CHEF & R. DEWLING) GA / $55
JUNE 22 / 8:00 PM MEN OF MOTOWN GMS /$35 JULY 26 / 8:00 PM CW READINGS (MOORE, COLE, BARBEAU) & GMS / $35
JUNE 26 / 8:00 PM RON KELLY GBM / $20 CW CONCERT (ATLANTIC STRING QUARTET & MARY BARRY)
JUNE 27 / 2:00 PM RON KELLY & GUEST MP / FREE JULY 27 / 9:30 AM CW LECTURES (BISHOP-STIRLING, COOMBS, DULEY) FL / FREE
JUNE 27 / 8:00 PM RON KELLY & GUEST GA / $20 JULY 27 / 11:00 AM CW CONCERT (LAWTON & O'BRIEN) FL /FREE
JUNE 29 / 8:00 PM LADY COVE WOMEN'S CHOIR GMS / $20 JULY 27 / 1:30 PM CW BOAT TOUR BPWT / $30/$65
JUNE 30 / 2:00 PM LADY COVE WOMEN'S CHOIR MUC / $20 JULY 27 / 3:00 PM CW CONCERT (MARY BARRY) RP / $35
JULY 04 / 2:00 PM QUOTE THE R AVEN RP / FREE JULY 27 / 6:00 PM CW FOOD & BEVER AGE GA
JULY 04 / 8:00 PM QUOTE THE R AVEN GA / $15 JULY 27 / 8:00 PM CW CONCERT (MOTHER DAUGHTER W/ J. CULL & M. JOHNSON) GMS / $35
JULY 05 / 7:00 PM BONAVISTA FILM FESTIVAL GMS JULY 28 / 8:00 PM MOTHER DAUGHTER W/ JANET CULL GBM / $35
JULY 06 / 10:00 AM BONAVISTA FILM FESTIVAL GMS JULY 30 / 8:00 PM MICK DAVIS & THIN LOVE GBM / $15
JULY 06 / 8:00 PM KELLY-ANN EVANS BAND (STAYIN' ALIVE) GMS / $35 JULY 31 / 8:00 PM MICK DAVIS & THIN LOVE GA / $15
JULY 07 / 8:00 PM KELLY-ANN EVANS BAND (STAYIN' ALIVE) GBM / $35 AUG 01 / 8:00 PM DUO CONCERTANTE (WHAT WAS NEEDED MOST) GMS / $20
JULY 10 / 8:00 PM RUBE & R AKE GBM / $15 AUG 02 / 8:00 PM WOODSTOCK: JANET CULL & JAMIE DART GBM / $35
JULY 11 / 2:00 PM RUBE & R AKE MP / FREE AUG 03 / 2:00 PM JAMIE DART & SANDY MORRIS CSF / FREE
JULY 11 / 8:00 PM RUBE & R AKE GA / $15 AUG 03 / 8:00 PM WOODSTOCK: JANET CULL & JAMIE DART GMS / $35AUG 05 / 8:00 PM ALAN DOYLE TRIO GMS / $40
AUG 06 / 8:00 PM ALAN DOYLE TRIO GMS / $40
www.mar ybrowns.com
AUG 07 / 8:00 PM COTILLION GBM / $20 CHICKEN TATERS
AUG 08 / 2:00 PM COTILLION RP / FREE
AUG 08 / 8:00 PM COTILLION GMS / $20
It’s important to me to be part of
AUG 09 / 8:00 PM CAT BOWRING & BAND (MUSIC OF ARTHEA FR ANKLIN) GBM / $35
AUG 10 / 8:00 PM CAT BOWRING & BAND (MUSIC OF ARTHEA FR ANKLIN) GMS / $35
AUG 15 / 2:00 PM FERGUS O'BYRNE & JIM PAYNE RP / FREE
this town, to get involved, to help
AUG 15 / 8:00 PM FERGUS O'BYRNE & JIM PAYNE GMS / $20
AUG 17 / 8:00 PM MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE GMS / $20
AUG 22 / 8:00 PM BESTKIND COMEDY TOUR (LYNCH, HOLLETT, AYLWARD) GMS / $35
AUG 24 / 8:00 PM
AUG 25 / 8:00 PM
AUG 28 / 8:00 PM
MIDDLE TICKLE GMS / $35
MIDDLE TICKLE GBM / $35
IAN FOSTER & NANCY HYNES GBM / $15
our neighbours, and to support the
AUG 29 / 2:00 PM
AUG 29 / 8:00 PM
IAN FOSTER & NANCY HYNES MP / FREE
IAN FOSTER & NANCY HYNES GA / $15 Garrick Theatre...
AUG 30 / 8:00 PM ABBEY ROAD GBM / $35
AUG 31 / 8:00 PM ABBEY ROAD GMS / $35
SEPT 07 / 8:00 PM THE OLD CONTEMPOR ARIES GMS / $25 Hospitality has been the foundation of Mary Brown’s, “It’s important to me to be part of this town, to get
SEPT 13 / 8:00 PM SHERRY RYAN, ANDREA MONRO & MARIA CHERWICK GBM / $20 ever since the chain opened its doors in St. John’s in involved, to help our neighbours, and to support the
SEPT 14 / 2:00 PM SHERRY RYAN, ANDREA MONRO & MARIA CHERWICK RP / FREE 1969. This fast-growing Canadian franchise, with 140 Garrick Theatre. That’s what I believe in and what
SEPT 14 / 8:00 PM SHERRY RYAN, ANDREA MONRO & MARIA CHERWICK GMS / $20 stores nationwide, knows that its signature fresh and Mary Brown’s stands for as a company.”
SEPT 20 / 8:00 PM CAROLINA EAST GBM / $20 delicious, made from scratch chicken and taters, is a key
SEPT 21 / 8:00 PM CAROLINA EAST GMS / $20 ingredient in the company's success. But it's more than Barry is excited to be in Bonavista and to participate in
SEPT 28 / 8:00 PM CONWAY GMS / $20 that. It’s about making every guest feel special, and everything that this beautiful town has to offer, including
SEPT 29 / 8:00 PM CONWAY GBM / $20
being involved in your community. the Garrick. In the meantime, he invites you to drop by
OCT 05 / 8:00 PM SANDR A WHITE & FRIENDS (WALK THE LINE) GMS / $20
the store and say hello. He notes, “when you come in to
OCT 11 / 8:00 PM THE MUSIC OF WILLIE NELSON GBM / $35
No one understands that better than Barry Cousins, my Mary Brown’s, you’ll be treated like family.”
OCT 12 / 8:00 PM THE MUSIC OF WILLIE NELSON GMS / $35
the new Owner/Operator in Bonavista. He explains:SAVE
A SEAT
www.oceanchoice.com
The theatre was always
a focal point of the town.
Cod may no longer be king, but the fishery
remains an essential part of the local economy.
“The theatre was always a focal point of the
town. Since the improvements to the building,
Support the MAKE A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION of $500
(auditorium) or $1,000 (balcony). We’ll engrave a
Today, Bonavista’s Crab Processing Plant, owned
and operated by Ocean Choice International
and with the number and quality of events, the
Garrick has resumed that role. With OCI being
Garrick with the brass plaque with the name of the person, family or
business you’d like commemorated and install it on a
(OCI) is one of Newfoundland’s largest crab
producers. And with roughly 350 employees, it’s
one of the largest employers in the area, we
feel it’s important to support a facility like this
symbolic purchase seat’s wooden armrest. Each name, plus the donor’s
name, will also appear in this annual program. This
also the town’s largest employer. - one that clearly benefits our employees and
their families.” of an auditorium is your chance to create an enduring memorial or
tribute to someone special, while supporting an
or balcony seat.
“OCI has been a Garrick Platinum Sponsor for a
number of years.” says Manager, Curtis Fisher. important community-based cultural enterprise.ED & JOAN ABBOTT Jubilee House Bed & CATALINA PHARMACY DAVID & KAREN HOOD Arch M. Hood—RAF, CHRIS & COLETTE RANDELL William John &
Breakfast GEORGE C. CHALKER In memory of Gordon 1923–2001, St. John’s Marjorie Randell
EUGENE & MARGARET ABBOTT Bradley, Founding Chair—BHTF, 1998–2008 COLIN HOY COLETTE RANDELL Jean Daniel
REVEREND K. B. ABBOTT In memory of Brother COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC PAT HOY COLETTE RANDELL Robert Daniel
Archie JUDGE DOUGLAS COOK HUSKY ENERGY RESIDENTS OF SHIRLEY’S HAVEN, 2009
REVEREND K. B. ABBOTT Fred Fitzgerald, CUSTOM COMPUTER CENTRE DR. MAHDI IBRAHIM & DR. LUMA JAWAD RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION NL & LAB,
In memory of the Fitzgerald Family JERRY DICK In memory of Jim Long, 1932–1997, J1 CONTRACTING LTD. BONAVISTA DIVISION
REVEREND K. B. ABBOTT Violet (Abbott) Set Designer/Stage Manager, St. John’s ERNIE JOHNSON RIFFS LTD.
Fitzgerald, In memory of the Abbott Family DISCOVERY COLLEGIATE, 2010 DR. CARL ROBBINS Dorothy Robbins
LADIES ORANGE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
REVEREND VERA ABBOTT Cecil Abbott & BASIL & JUNE DURDLE Durdle’s Red Circle DR. CARL ROBBINS Peter Todd Robbins
Lewis & Daisy Crewe EASTER LILLY LODGE #1102, BONAVISTA
DURDLE’S HOME HARDWARE In memory of DAVID & MARY LARSEN LLOYD N. & HAZEL RUSSELL Norman Jack &
ANONYMOUS Harold T. Durdle, Ray Durdle & Cyril Sweetland Blanche Russell
ANONYMOUS SHIRLEY LARSEN & NORMAN TISCH
REAGH & LISA ELLIS DONNA LEDREW HUNT & JOHN LEDREW CALVIN G. RYDER Shirley E. Ryder
ANONYMOUS Levi & Rebecca Ayles House, EMCO CORPORATION WATERWORKS In memory of John & Jessie Groves CORINA RYDER Jack & Doreen Keats
Circa 1893
FISHERMEN, FOOD, & ALLIED WORKERS/ THE GLEN LITTLE FAMILY In memory of Norman DOUGLAS RYDER R & D Construction Ltd.
ANONYMOUS Maria Babineau, 1933–2004 CANADIAN & Rita Little SCOTIABANK STAFF 2010
ANONYMOUS Ddong Sa Ge AUTO WORKERS JENNA-LEE LITTLE Salon 18 SCOTIABANK, BONAVISTA BRANCH
RANDY & GINNY BELL FISHERMEN, FOOD, & ALLIED WORKERS/ BARRY LODGE Lodge’s Plumbing & Electrical Ltd. SCOTT SIMMS & REGINALD SIMMS
BONAVISTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CANADIAN AUTO WORKERS MATTHEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DR. ICHPAL SINGH & FAMILY
BONAVISTA CANADA DAY COMMITTEE BILL FIFIELD & NANCY, ROD, SUSAN & ANDREW & MIRANDA MCCARTHY
FAMILIES In memory of Betty Fifield SIR WILLIAM FORD COAKER HERITAGE
BONAVISTA CONVENIENCE In memory of MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH MEN’S FOUNDATION INC.
Dorman Hicks ELLEN FISHER & SHARON, CARL, GLENN, FELLOWSHIP GROUP, BONAVISTA DR. KELLY SMITH In memory of Jemima Rolls Hicks,
BONAVISTA LION’S CLUB EUGENE, KEITH & FAMILIES Freeman Fisher THE CYRIL MIFFLIN FAMILY 1917–2000
BONAVISTA MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH (1919–2000) Fisherman, Bonavista
ALLAN & BARBARA MILLER Lewis & Gladys PAULA, REBECCA & ANDREW SMITH In loving
WOMEN’S GROUP BETTY FITZGERALD Miller memory of Dave Smith, 1953–2019
BONAVISTA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ROGER FITZGERALD MILLS PITTMAN PLC INC. KEN SOOLEY
In memory of Deceased Members BRIAN GROVES Richard & Elizabeth Groves HARVEY, CLAUDIA & LAURA MOULAND LYNN SPRACKLIN Wayne Fisher Spracklin
THE BOYCE FAMILY FRED GROVES Joan Groves (24 Feb 1944–15 Aug 2011) Lawyer/Music Lover
NEWFOUNDLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD.
JASON & MELISSA BOYCE HARBOUR QUARTERS INN In memory of Terry, LYNN SPRACKLIN
DR. JABEZ AND WILMA NORMAN
DAVID BRADLEY & PAULA DOWNEY Charlie, Harry & Bert Swyers CLUNY STRATHIE Strathie’s Funeral Home
WILMA NORMAN In Memory of
DAVID, JENNIFER & JOHN BRADLEY F. Gordon WINSTON HARRIS W. Harris Surveys Ltd. Dr. Jabez Norman ELIZA SWYERS In memory of Daniel & Myra
& Ethel Louise Bradley DENNIS & PHYLLIS HAYLEY Hayley’s Auto Sales Mouland
GERALD & PATRICIA O’BRIEN
GORDON & MARJORIE BRADLEY THE HAYWARD FAMILY Parents & Grandparents J.T. SWYERS CO. LTD. In memory of J.T. & Alice
Con O’Brien, 1916-1997, Fish Merchant Bay Bulls
JOHN & SYLVIA BRADLEY — Seward & Madeline Swyers
OCEAN CHOICE INTERNATIONAL, BONAVISTA
PEGGY BURRIDGE In loving memory of Wayne HAYWARD ENTERPRISES LTD. The Paint Shop ELAINE TEMPLEMAN In memory of
Burridge, 1949–1998 OLDER WORKER PROJECT, 2009
WILSON & AMANDA HAYWARD In memory of Phil Templeman
META BUTLER, PHYLLIS COLE & GRACE & wife & mother Doris Mae THE ALEXANDER PARDY FAMILY In memory of
Alex J. Pardy & Travis Pardy TOWN OF BONAVISTA
TOM DIFALCO Baxter Butler, Sr. ELLA HENEGHAN & BRIAN RICKS DR. HILDA TREMBLETT
JERRY & TODD PARDY In memory of Robert T. &
REGINALD & SANDY CARPENTER Florence Pardy JOHN & DIANNE WINSOR JD Enterprises Ltd.
PEOPLE’S OPTICAL ELIZABETH J. & GLENN B. ZEMDEGSOPENING DAY. 21 year-old John Bradley peered FOR THE FIRST THREE DECADES, the Garrick
through the windows of the Garrick’s double doors, was open seven nights a week with matinees
watching the gathering crowd on the street outside. on Saturday. It was not unusual for folks to
A BRIEF
It was Christmas Day, 1945 and optimism was in the come in carloads from as far away as Open
air. World War II was over, Newfoundland’s return Hall or Trinity to see the latest movies. Older
to some form of self-government now seemed boys and men would gather in the lobby for
inevitable, and opportunities abounded. The conversation. Patrons helped take tickets
Bonavista Cottage Hospital (the first publicly-funded and clean up, making it difficult to distinguish
medical facility on the Peninsula) was completed between paid employees and volunteers.
HISTORY
during the war, followed by the Bonavista Cold Saturday matinees were the domain of the
Storage Company’s new premises (still operated young - a time for meeting friends and making
today by Ocean Choice International) which new ones. In an era when children were
employed hundreds of men and women in the separated not only by community, but also by
processing and export of frozen cod. Newfoundland’s denominational schools, the Garrick was a great
prolonged version of the Great Depression had faded melting pot where all could meet without the
in the wake of wartime prosperity. John had every strict supervision of parents, teachers or clergy.
reason to believe the Garrick would thrive.THERE WERE CHALLENGES to the theatre’s Foundation re-opened the Garrick as a multi-
success in later years, but none so great as the purpose facility equipped for both cinema
cod moratorium imposed in 1992. The shock of and live performance.
social and economic dislocation that followed
still reverberates today. Bonavista’s population 2019 marks the Garrick's 74th year, and
fell from about 5500 at the time to just 3500 in the ninth year of our music series. The oldest
2011, as people sought employment elsewhere.
Other nearby towns on the Peninsula, where
Cod was King, suffered the same or greater
theatre in the province is now one of the most
active. The Garrick Summer Series and other
events attract many of the province’s top artists
Neighbours supporting each
declines. Businesses struggled; many closed.
The Garrick carried on until 2000, but by then,
to the Garrick’s stage, but the theatre also
provides a forum for local artists, especially the
other makes a lot of sense.
the theatre was no longer viable as a private young, to develop their talent.
enterprise. The market was now too small.
TODAY, THE GARRICK IS FUELED by the same Incorporated in 2018, the Town of George’s Brook the Garrick as competition, but not this savvy
IN 2003, JOHN AND HIS FAMILY DONATED sense of optimism that led to its creation seven - Milton is NL’s youngest municipality. Yet, while crowd. “The Garrick is a world-class attraction”
the Garrick to the Bonavista Historical decades ago. That optimism and commitment their town status may be new, their support for explains Deputy Mayor Morgan Ellis. It adds
Society and its sister organization, the is shared by a broad group - staff, volunteers, the arts is not. “Our own Legacy Foundation so much to the richness of life for the whole
Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation. sponsors, donors and patrons - who have a runs wonderfully popular Coffee Houses,” says peninsula, for residents and visitors alike.
John’s younger brother, Gordon, who was special bond with the theatre. There is an Councillor Brian Foley. “The talent just has to be Working together is not only good for the soul,
chair of both organizations, felt there was a understanding that this superb community seen to be believed. Now that we’ve renovated it’s good for our economy too.”
future for the Garrick as a community-run facility has an important role to play in the our Community Culture House, it makes sense to
social enterprise. The project fit well with quality of life in the region, and all must share partner with the Garrick to bring in talent we’d Who says age is the price of wisdom.
in the responsibility to sustain it. Together, they have difficulty attracting on our own.”
the Foundation’s work to strengthen the
have placed the Garrick on a strong footing,
community, including the revitalization of
allowing it to reclaim its rightful place as the The Town’s location at the gateway to the
Church Street. Raising the necessary funds
region’s premier social and cultural centre. Bonavista Peninsula might lead some to view
took several years, but on April 3, 2010, theFOUNDATION & GARRICK BOARD MEMBERS GARRICK PROGRAM
(full & part-time) STAFF COMMITTEE
DAVID BRADLEY Chair
MELISSA BOYCE General Manager PATRICIA HEWITT Chair
MICHAEL ADAMS Custodian JENNIFER BEST
SANDRA WHITE Assistant Manager - Guest Services MELISSA BOYCE
PERRY CHAULK Custodian REGINALD CARPENTER
DIANE MOULAND Assistant Manager - Garrick DAVID BRADLEY
ELIZABETH FITZGERALD ALICIA ELLIS
RANDY PARSONS Annex & Conference Centre Manager
PATRICIA HEWITT LEE KNOWLES
KARL WAY House Manager/Projectionist VOLUNTEERS DAVID HISCOCK Treasurer DIANE MOULAND
BOB LITTLE Technical Director
Ally Cox Connie Little JOHN NORMAN Vice Chair (leave of absence) WILMA NORMAN
CARL PHILLIPS Sound Technician Emily Butler Dylan Moss NANCY ROBBINS/ACOA Ex-officio ERIN POWER
MEGAN LANE Concessions Margaret Duffett Dennis Russell
Erica Dunn Spencer Squire PAULA ROBERTS/BTCRD Ex-officio LUKE REDMOND
CONNIE LITTLE Concessions RICHARD STOKER
Marilyn Elliott Jonathan Strickland BARRY RANDELL
CHRISTA HAYWARD Concessions Hannah Guy Cliff Tremblett SANDRA WHITE
LUKE REDMOND
Joyce Hicks Sandra Tremblett
Jenny Joy Rod White
Skye Kehl
VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS IN REMEMBRANCE
Steve Abbott Don Hillier
GORDON BRADLEY (1930–2008) WILSON HAYWARD (1926-2016)
Andrew Smith SPECIAL THANKS:
Ken Butt Bob Little Founding Chair of the Bonavista Historic Townscape Member of the Bonavista Historic Townscape
Shirley Stagg Lynn Spracklin, John V. O’Dea,
Calvin Duffett Natalie Little Cassidy Waye John Fisher, Brian Way, Sandy Foundation (1998–2008) Foundation (1998-2016)
Erica Dunn Rick Pardy Kyle Waye Morris, Dennis Russell, Jane GERALD BASHFORTH (1949-2013) FRED MASON (1953-2017)
Keith Elliott Tony Reid Donny White Severs, Melanie Lethbridge Vice-Chair of the Bonavista Historic Townscape Member of the Bonavista Historic Townscape
Gord Fudge Samantha Rolls Sandra White (Graphic Design) and Richard Stoker
Foundation (2009-2013) Foundation (1998-2016)
Randy Haynes Jason Ryan (Lighting Director and Programming
Joyce Hicks Kent Short Consultant)We give back by supporting
We’re all about community.
community-led initiatives
like the Garrick. Since its launch in 2009, Mifflin’s has grown from
a tea room to a full fledged, licensed restaurant,
who describes the Garrick as a mainstay of
the town. Co-owner Liz Mifflin still fondly
serving three meals a day, seven days a week. remembers going to movies at the Garrick as
And there’s the Heritage Inn, located right a child when the price of admission was just
Recognize an opportunity. That’s exactly what Canada, focusing on four key areas: retail, behind the Garrick in a newly restored c. 1900 10 cents. “We give back whenever we can”
Charles R. Bell did when, in 1933, he took over wholesale, distribution and real estate. heritage house. “Each business adds value adds Liz, “including support for the Garrick in
a then bankrupt food brokerage business. to the other” notes co-owner Dene Holmes, different ways”.
Bell expanded the company’s portfolio, “An important part of our success is the support “with the Tea Room providing a full breakfast
initially through the addition of new grocery we receive from the people of Newfoundland to guests of the Inn”. They also add value to the A great example of growing a business,
brands and later by adding commercial and and Labrador” says Randy Bell. “In return, we community. Together, the Tea Room and Inn by growing community.
recreational marine products. Today, under like to give back by supporting community- provide 17 local jobs.
the direction of Bell's descendants, including led initiatives like the Garrick Theatre. We are
Chairman and son Randy Bell, the Bell Group delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor this year "Community development and business
of Companies operates throughout Atlantic and look forward to this coming season”. development go hand in hand", says Dene,D
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