The Pearl Company

FOR THE LOVE O’ NAT – CHRONICLING THE LIFE, TIMES & MUSIC OF NAT KING COLE: Dean Hollin presents another of his popular “Musical Biographies”.  Saturday, May 28th,  8 pm.  $18 advance / $22 door.  An evening of memories and melodies, all tied together by one man — that tremendous crooner of the twentieth century, Nat King Cole. The songs: “A Blossom Fell”, “Route 66, “Mona Lisa”, “Straighten Up and Fly Right”, “Paper Moon”, “When I Fall In Love” and, the timeless “Stardust”! In direct keeping with the instrumentation of the original Nat King Cole Trio piano, rhythm guitar, and upright bass — Dean will be accompanied by a live jazz trio.  http://www.deanhollin.com

The Judy Monologues: Sunday, September 26. Two shows at 4pm and 7pm. $10: A new one-act performance piece, based on rare voice recordings that Judy Garland made in the 1960s for her never-written autobiography. Conceived and directed by Darren Stewart-Jones, the play also features vintage film footage and some of Garland’s music. The production debuted earlier this month at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre in Toronto.

“Not many people have heard this material that is floating around out there in cyberspace,” says Darren Stewart-Jones, who also appears in the production. “Excerpts from the tapes have been used previously in a one-woman show and also as part of a short film. It really is juicy stuff and I thought this would be a unique way to bring it to people’s attention. It is a rare glimpse into the private thoughts of a Hollywood Legend.”

Stewart-Jones and two other actors recite the monologues. “I thought having men perform the material was fitting considering the influence Garland has had on the gay community over the years.” The piece also features Garland look-alike Kimberly Roberts, who plays out silent vignettes in between monologues. Film clips from Garland’s heyday round out the piece.

Tickets for The Judy Monologues are and can be purchased in person at The Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street, Hamilton or by calling 905-524-0606.

For further info, please contact Baby Gumm Productions at 416-836-7793 or at babygummproductions@gmail.com

Charly Chiarelli: Saturday, September 25. 8:00pm. $15 / $10 artists/students.  We’ve all heard Charly do Cu’Fu in English, now we get to hear him do it in Sicilian! You’ve known about French immersion, now we have Sicilian immersion…. No matter what language he speaks, Charly is hysterical!

Charly Chiarelli & Friends:Friday, September 24. 8:00pm $15 / $10 artists/students.  Charly is heading to Italy next week for a star turn which will include both his music and his story telling.  Charly plays one mean harmonica and even meaner blues.  But you ain’t heard nothin’ until you have heard the blues Sicilian style…. One of the friends will be Gary Santucci…..

AHEAD OF THE HERD: An Investment Seminar with Anne Milne, CIM, CFP: Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 p.m. No Charge. Using aspects of sociological and economic theory, this seminar is a fascinating look at the market as a social phenomenon. It demonstrates how trends in fashion, movies, music, and the economy are all intertwined.  Investors, business people, and anyone interested in their financial health will benefit from learning how to observe herding behaviours everywhere. Limited Registration. Please call 905-524-0606Or email: info@thepearlcompany.ca .  For more information: milne.anne@mgisecurities.com See also under the newsletter tab for how Barbara views her sister’s historical, and sometimes hysterical (in the sense of entertaining …) approach to financial planning!