Manitoba Music
Burton Cummings' Plays The Burton Cummings
When they changed the name of the Walker Theatre to the Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts, hopefully everyone realized that the name change wasnt just paying lip service to the rock legend and Winnipeg native. Because on April 10th, Burtons going to give a little something back... namely, an intimate performance at the theatre, with all of the proceeds going to help get the 96-year-old building back in business.
As part of the 2002 agreement that saw the theatre renamed, Cummings agreed to provide a number of fundraising performances over the next five years, beginning with the upcoming Up Close and Alone. And if future galas go as well, consider the venture an overwhelming success - the fundraiser had already raised $110,000 several days before the show, surpassing its original goal of raising $100,000.
While tickets for the evening are running at up to $500.00, for Burtons fans it certainly isnt too much to see such an intimate evening by the former Guess Who frontman and successful solo artist. It also isnt too much to give to help see the historic theatre returned to its original glory. The theatre, which is a registered not-for-profit with charitable status, is part of Winnipegs heritage. After all, this is the same stage where, in 1912, Nellie McClung debated Premier Rodman Roblin on womens suffrage.
The people buying tickets include politicians, community leaders, corporate leaders, and lots and lots of music fans, explains Tremaine Burrows, Director of Development and Marketing. The proceeds will fund future restoration work, reduce our deficit and improve the general financial stability of the organization. Burtons participation has helped us revitalize interest in this national historic site.
With a number of restoration projects planned, including a renovation of the basement gentlemans smoking room to house the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the money provided by the concerts has never been more appreciated. Of Cummings extremely generous donation of his talent and services, Burrows says, I think it speaks for itself.
As part of the 2002 agreement that saw the theatre renamed, Cummings agreed to provide a number of fundraising performances over the next five years, beginning with the upcoming Up Close and Alone. And if future galas go as well, consider the venture an overwhelming success - the fundraiser had already raised $110,000 several days before the show, surpassing its original goal of raising $100,000.
While tickets for the evening are running at up to $500.00, for Burtons fans it certainly isnt too much to see such an intimate evening by the former Guess Who frontman and successful solo artist. It also isnt too much to give to help see the historic theatre returned to its original glory. The theatre, which is a registered not-for-profit with charitable status, is part of Winnipegs heritage. After all, this is the same stage where, in 1912, Nellie McClung debated Premier Rodman Roblin on womens suffrage.
The people buying tickets include politicians, community leaders, corporate leaders, and lots and lots of music fans, explains Tremaine Burrows, Director of Development and Marketing. The proceeds will fund future restoration work, reduce our deficit and improve the general financial stability of the organization. Burtons participation has helped us revitalize interest in this national historic site.
With a number of restoration projects planned, including a renovation of the basement gentlemans smoking room to house the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the money provided by the concerts has never been more appreciated. Of Cummings extremely generous donation of his talent and services, Burrows says, I think it speaks for itself.