December heats up at the decoste
Wide variety of talent featured during the festive season
The decoste Performing Arts Centre has an impressive schedule of Christmas shows featuring a wide variety entertainment that includes comedy, dancing, Celtic, traditional country and folk music.
Two performances of Tis the Season 12, Dec. 6 and 7, get it rolling with 7:30 p.m. performances featuring Cape Breton’s infamous Bette Macdonald and Maynard Morrison who have created another holiday favourite, sure to be filled with comedy and musical performances by the seasoned cast. The show has become a staple at the decoste but remains fresh with new material each year.
Cape Breton’s The Men of the Deeps choir bring their beautiful harmonies to stage for two performances Saturday, Dec. 8 with a matinee at 2 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. show, featuring songs from their Christmas in the Mine CD.
The following weekend an array of performers present The Celtic Christmas Show on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Talent includes RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers along with three other dance troupes. There will be an all-star band led by award-winning artist Shannon Quinn, and more.
The next day, Sunday, Dec. 16 features a matinee performance at 2 p.m. for the Christmas show The Magic of a Gift: An Acoustic Christmas with Roxeen and Dalrymple. The pair will present a classic guitar and mandolin duet performance of vocals, rhythm and traditional melodies for this special acoustic Christmas show, delivering a deep-rooted mix of traditional country, bluegrass and gospel music.
The highly acclaimed Christmas Show by the Ennis Sisters is being brought to the Maritimes for the first time this year and will be at the decoste on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The three Newfoundland siblings – Maureen, Karen and Teresa – will combine original and classic holiday songs, humorous recitations and sisterly banter, with Irish step-dancing to create one of the finest family Christmas shows in the country.
The final show in the decoste’s Christmas Series features two of the busiest solo musicians in the country, multi-award winning and 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees Dave Gunning and JP Cormier, with A Gunning & Cormier Christmas!
The show will feature new and old song favourites, and a few good laughs.
For additional show information on seat availability, or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming shows at the decoste, contact the box office at 902-485-8848, visit the box office at 99 Water Street or go online at www.decostecentre.ca. These shows also make great gift ideas.