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Learn About Mississauga's "Isn't She Lovely - Celebrating Women in Music" Performance

Mississauga’s acclaimed singer, songwriter and champion of the arts, Heather Christine, is producing a star-studded showcase of women in music at the Living Arts Centre on Saturday, September 28th.
Titled “Isn't She Lovely” featuring Patti Jannetta Baker, Christine says “this could quite possibly be the most important performance of my lifetime as I will have the opportunity to perform with my mentors.”

The performance will feature Mississauga’s legendary entertainer Patti Jannetta-Baker alongside Elena Kapeleris, Carla Gonzalez, and Christine. Additionally, pianist/producer Bill King will be the Musical Director with celebrated Mississauga Jazz musicians including Mark Kelso and Pat Collins in the band.
 
A dazzling singer-composer, actor and creator, Patti has made her mark on Canada’s musical landscape. Her artistic journey began as a teen actress in the LA/Vegas production of Jesus Christ Superstar across the hall from Elvis and Gladys Knight. She has toured with music icons Ronnie Hawkins and Bo Diddley. In 2020, she was the recipient of a granite star on the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame. In 2023 Patti was inducted into Mississauga’s Legends Row, Walk of Fame.

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Bill King will round out the evening paying tribute to his own mentor, Oscar Peterson. He’s directed for such luminaries including Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Martha Reeves, The Pointer Sisters and more.

There’ll be an artist Q&A session after the show as well.

Tickets are $34.99 for Adults and $29.99 per ticket for Youth, Seniors, Groups 10+. Tickets can be purchased here.

This event is presented in honour of Mississauga's 50th Anniversary. Partial funding is provided by the City of Mississauga.