As we reflect on the year behind us and prepare for the year ahead, some of our resolutions may include; being inspired, taking action, spending more time with loved ones, expanding our learning. We only hope that through the MIdland Cultural Centre, we can be a part of your journey in 2019!
Through our line up of cultural, musical, and leadership events, we aspire to help you LEARN, LIVE and GROW! So that is our New Year’s wish for all of you! We can’t wait for what is in store this year.
EVENTS IN JANUARY
Tiffin Bay Folk Club – *Acoustic Open Mic* January 14
The Tiffin Bay Folk Club presents their NEW Acoustic Open Mic Series starting in January! This is a free event, providing an intimate stage for emerging performers who wish to expand their audience.
Our stage set up can accommodate up to three, Folk, Blues, or Jazz acoustic performers! For booking inquiries or extended stage times, contact Kevin Firth through the Tiffin Bay Folk Club Facebook page here.
Scottish Kitchen Party ft. The Celts – January 19thCeltic music supergroup The Celts are particularly well-known for their themed shows. Consisting of some of the best known and most sought after musicians in their genre, their shows are true multimedia productions. Drawing heavily on the back-story, they entertain and amuse the audience as they delve into the true stories and anecdotes of the subject.The Real Robbie Burns, better known as Scotland's bard, was a truly fascinating and even controversial character. While his memory has been mainly confined to once a year Burns' Suppers, few of the attendees really know much about the man, let alone understand the few pieces of his work that get an airing on these occasions.
The Midland Cultural Centre has opened its doors to Rotary Hall for local performers to come and jam in a casual but energetic venue! Held on the first and third Monday of the month, our house drum kit is available and our A/V tech volunteers run the sound (amps and mics) and lights so performers can get the full, onstage experience. No booking, but bands can sign up with first come, first served to play a 15 min set. This is a licensed event with munchies available for sale.
A great FREE night out for musicians and music lovers!
The popular 80’s band is still going strong and will be hitting the stage at the Midland Cultural Centre on Friday, January 25th!
One of the original Canadian glam-rock bands, the group has been pumping out hits since 1983 including their triple platinum album ‘Standing in the Dark’, five times platinum Album ‘Alien Shores’, triple platinum album ‘Contact’, two Juno Award nominations, and inducted into the Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame on March 12, 2010.
Click Image to Play Platinum Blonde – Crying Over You
Some of the band’s most well-known hits include “Standing in the Dark”, “It Doesn’t Really Matter”, “Situation Critical”, “Crying Over You” and “Hungry Eyes”. You’ll be standing in the dark and dancing in your seat when you see them in person!
Friday, January 25th, 2019 Show: 7:30pm /Doors: 7:00pm
We are excited to welcome peacemaker, author & Holocaust survivor Dr. Eva Olsson to the Midland Cultural Centre on Thursday, January 24th, for our first “A Day In The Life: In Conversation with Leaders & Legends” of 2019!
Eva will share her experience in surviving several extermination camps, including the notorious Auschwitz, as well as what inspired her to tell her story and become one of the most inspiring women of this century.
Stress: The Challenger and Energizer of Every Day Life.
Stress can motivate us to perform and excel, however, chronic stress can cause or exacerbate many serious health problems.
Join us on Tuesday, January 29thalong with four prominent local professionals who will lead a lively discussion on how stress affects our health, our performance and our lives.
The Midland Cultural Centre is committed to its mission of being the hub of culture in the heart of Midland. We could not present our line up of world-class artists, speakers and entertainers without the kind and generous support of our community. If you are interested in keeping the quality of our offerings by making a contribution or donation, please click the button below or contact MCCeugene@outlook.com.
