Events
We’re celebrating this year’s Canadian Film Day with Lunenburg County Film Series by screening Bergers (Shepherds) – FREE ADMISSION – here at The Astor Theatre. Join us Wednesday, April 16th at 4 pm or 7 pm.
Mathyas trades in his Montreal life as a young advertising executive to become a shepherd in the South of France. But the harsh realities of the pastoral world force him to question his romantic vision of the profession. A visit from Elise, a civil servant who has abruptly quit her job, gives Mathyas’ quest a new direction. Together, with a herd in their care, they embark on a journey towards a new way of life in the mountains.
We’re celebrating this year’s Canadian Film Day with Lunenburg County Film Series by screening Bergers (Shepherds) – FREE ADMISSION – here at The Astor Theatre. Join us Wednesday, April 16th at 4 pm or 7 pm.
Mathyas trades in his Montreal life as a young advertising executive to become a shepherd in the South of France. But the harsh realities of the pastoral world force him to question his romantic vision of the profession. A visit from Elise, a civil servant who has abruptly quit her job, gives Mathyas’ quest a new direction. Together, with a herd in their care, they embark on a journey towards a new way of life in the mountains.
After the show they put on here in March 2024, we are more than happy to welcome Kevin Kane and Bryan Potvin back to The Astor!
If you are a fan of Canadian music from the 80s and 90s, chances are you’re familiar with The Grapes of Wrath and The Northern Pikes. These recording artists have accrued 1 Juno Award, 5 Juno Award Nominations and several gold and platinum album awards, respectively.
This duo show features Northern Pikes and Grapes of Wrath hits She Ain’t Pretty, Hopes Go Astray, Dream Away, Kiss Me You Fool, All The Things I Wasn’t, Backward Town, Peace Of Mind, O Lucky Man, along with songs from the acclaimed “Kane & Potvin” album release.
The Songs of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne & Carole King…all in one unforgettable night!
Award-winning Hamilton ON singer-songwriter Jacob Moon brings you a dynamic 5-piece ensemble of incredible singers and musicians paying homage to some of the most influential artists of our lifetime.
You’ll hear non stop hits like Fire and Rain, Running on Empty, Big Yellow Taxi and You’ve Got a Friend and more! Kids, bring your parents! Parents, show your kids the soundtrack of our lives.
Join Yuk Yuks for the Queens County Transit Fundraising event presented by the Queens General Hospital Foundation for an evening of laughter, all for a wonderful cause!
Starring:
François Weber
Andrew Evans
Ian Black
François Weber
Award-winning stand-up comedian François Weber has appeared on CBC’s The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud and at the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Halifax Comedy Fest, The Hubcap Comedy Festival, and The LOL Comedy Festival in Sudbury, Ontario. His energetic story telling style strikes a chord with young and old, clubs and conventions.
Andrew Evans
Shortly after moving to Toronto from Dartmouth in late 2001, Andrew made an appearance on Open Mic with Mike Bullard. After winning the Laugh Resort’s funniest person with a day job competition in Toronto, Andrew was invited to perform at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. He has since performed at the Halifax Comedy Fest, on Much Music’s hit show, Video on Trial and has his own half hour special that aired nationally on CTV and the Comedy Network. Andrew’s sharp and often biting observations will have you laughing at him, at yourself and at the world around you.
Ian Black
Originally from the west coast, Ian Black went against the traffic and moved east to Halifax, where he fell in with the wrong crowd and was pressured into trying standup. Since then, he has been voted Halifax’s Funniest, reached the semi-finals in SiriusXM’s nation-wide Top Comic competition, appeared twice at CBCTV’s Halifax Comedy Fest, and broadcast on CBC radio’s LOL. From theatres and clubs to retirement home dining rooms and boardwalk bandshells, Ian is a favourite across the Maritimes and has opened for such varied acts as Bob Saget, Tig Notaro, and Doug Stanhope
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Come join us for another Lunenburg County Film Series Movie: Hard Truths
Pansy is a woman tormented by anger and depression, hypersensitive to the slightest possible offence and ever ready to fly off the handle. She criticises her husband and their adult son so relentlessly that neither bothers to argue with her. She picks fights with strangers and sales clerks and enumerates the world’s countless flaws to anyone who will listen, especially her cheerful sister Chantal, who, despite their clashing temperaments, might be the only person still capable of sympathising with her.
Tickets are $10 at the door (general admission). Make sure you come early for delicious Astor 🍿
Pansy is a woman tormented by anger and depression, hypersensitive to the slightest possible offence and ever ready to fly off the handle. She criticises her husband and their adult son so relentlessly that neither bothers to argue with her. She picks fights with strangers and sales clerks and enumerates the world’s countless flaws to anyone who will listen, especially her cheerful sister Chantal, who, despite their clashing temperaments, might be the only person still capable of sympathising with her.
Tickets are $10 at the door (general admission). Make sure you come early for delicious Astor 🍿
“Shania Twin” is a spectacular look-a-like sound-a-like tribute show that is endorsed by Shania Twain, and performed by Canadian born Las Vegas entertainer Donna Huber. Shania Twain declared on live television,” She’s the best tribute out there anywhere.”
A powerful and super-entertaining concert that has thrilled & captivated audiences across North America and beyond. A truly authentic and accurate recreation of the music & mystique of this country music icon.
This show has entertained people all over the world! Including concerts in Dubai, China, Japan, Germany, England, and across North America. Also opening for renowned recording artists; The Dixie Chicks, Beverly Mahood, Chubby Checker, Jason McCoy, Paul Brandt, Trace Atkins, along with being the chosen artist in residence at Planet Hollywood for four consecutive years.
This concert experience is guaranteed to be a memorable and timeless evening, for all ages. Enjoy all of Shania’s biggest hits in one incredible show. Like Shania in the flesh. “Shania Twin” is a must-see show!
Canadian folk-songstress Kylie Fox brings her acclaimed album Sequoia (2024) to the stage this Spring for the ‘There Are Only So Many Great Nights’ Tour. She will share the stories behind songs like “Confetti’ and ‘Brandi Baby’, that delve into themes of gratitude towards the women in her life, the environment, her relationships and herself. The show is a dynamic homage to the record, exhibiting whimsical flute solos, three part harmony, quiet acoustic moments, and a captivating voice that’s an invitation into Kylie’s world. Amplify Magazine says, “Her charisma is invigorating, creating a warm, safe listening place, even when the topics at hand have heft and weight”. Find Your Sounds says “Just about everybody in the industry is sitting up and taking notice.” Fans of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Brandi Carlile will fall in love with Kylie Fox.
Ever Sweet is a Newfoundland folk duo featuring Jordan Harnum and Joelle Sunshine, known for their rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in the traditions of their home province, their music blends contemporary folk with the deep cultural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. Their debut album Red Sky, produced by Phil Churchill (The Once), has been praised for its evocative songwriting and lush instrumentation. Having toured extensively across Newfoundland and the Maritimes, Ever Sweet is excited to join Kylie Fox on tour, sharing songs that capture the beauty, resilience, and spirit of Atlantic Canada.
| Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two time JUNO award winning and Polaris prize nominated singer songwriter Chris Luedecke. A multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, touching guitar ballads and dry humorous stories, Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years.Born in Toronto and long time resident of the country near Chester Nova Scotia, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000’s DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late 00s with Steve Dawson as producer at Vancouver’s famed Factory studio. While on a tour of England in 2009, he met and supported folk roots legend Tim O’Brien who produced Luedecke’s next two albums. Tender is the Night was recorded at John’s Prine’s Butcher Shoppe Studio in Nashville in 2012 and 2015’s Domestic Eccentric was recorded in a cabin Luedecke built himself at his home in NS. 2019 saw Luedecke recording Easy Money at both the Banff Centre in Alberta and at Hotel2Tango in Montreal.Songs like “I Quit My Job” at the beginning of his career and “The Early Days” at the beginning of his family and dozens of other fan favourites trace a warm line of effort, sadness and joy and provide a soundtrack to many peoples’ own progress through adulthood, touching a rare place of truth and charm in the holiness of the mundane. His performing style with his easy going humour and storytelling creates a rare space of hopeful and intimate magic.Luedecke has kept up many worldwide concert appearances, playing in Europe and around Canada and the USA and six trips to Australia, including a memorable tour where his whole young family travelled with him around rural Queensland for the Festival of Small Halls.In May 2022 Luedecke was awarded an honorary doctorate from King’s University in Halifax for his cultural contributions. |
