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Thank You from Rufus
Jan 25, 2010
Dear friends and family:
Tonight I sit by the fireplace of Garden Court, the McGarrigle family ancestral home in St-Sauveur des Monts, Quebec. On one hand I am utterly devastated by what's happened to my mother, but on the other I am so incredibly inspired and in awe of the love and support our family has received from all over the world. Hearing and reading of the tremendous impact she had on so many people's lives has been truly amazing! And let me tell you (sorry, mom), this woman was no busy body! It seems that by just being herself and doing what she loved to do, be it music, bringing up her children, dressing up in amazing outfits or most importantly, having compassion for the world around her, she struck a chord (many times literally!) and the universe responded in kind. Thank you so much for all of the kind words and please know that it has vastly helped us in this tragic time.
Firstly I would like to extend a special thanks to all of her doctors who helped her along on this difficult path, especially Dr. Gerry Batist, her oncologist, Dr. Peter Matrakos, her chief surgeon and Dr. Roger Tabah, her personal physician and dear friend. Thanks so much for all you did. She trusted you guys 100 percent.
Secondly I would like to extend a very special thanks to the legions of brave nurses who cared for my mother during her most difficult periods. Without your help both she and her family would not have been able to bare the physical and emotional trials that this dreaded illness inflicts. Arguably, when it comes down to the wire, your profession is the backbone of human existence. Thank you so much for your passion and compassion.
Finally, I would like to thank the Canadian health care system as a whole, and thus the whole country for allowing Martha and I to walk away from this massive process financially intact. I live in the United States. Need I say more? I will. With the ever darkening situation brewing south of the border over basic rights of human dignity when faced with illness, actually in truth, when faced with life in general, we feel profoundly privileged, as I know my mother felt, for all the incredible work that was done up here at little or no cost. The U.S. has a lot to learn, and Martha and I will do our best to champion the magnificent Canadian way of taking care of its people. Not a perfect way by any means, just one that isn't in the way. POINT FINAL!!!! God bless socialized medicine.
Visitation at Alfred Dallaire Memoria, 1111 avenue Laurier Ouest, Outremont, QC H2V 2L3, Saturday, 30 January, 7-9pm, and Sunday, 31 January, 2-5 pm and 7-9pm .
Funeral 10 a.m., Monday, 1st of February, at the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, Place d'Armes.
Donations in Kate's memory to the Kate McGarrigle Fund for cancer care and research would be gratefully appreciated. Send to Kate McGarrigle Fund c/o MUHC Foundation, 2155 Guy, Suite 900, Montreal, QC, H3H 2R9, or click on http://www.muhcfoundation.com/mcgarrigle
Love, Rufus.
Note From Rufus Regarding Kate McGarrigle
Jan 19, 2010
When inevitably I read today in the papers that my mother lost her
battle with cancer last night, I am filled with an immense desire to
add that this battle, though lost, was tremendously fruitful during
these last three and a half years of her life. She witnessed her
daughter's marriage, the creation of my first opera, the birth of her
first grandchild Arcangelo, and gave the greatest performance of her
life to a packed crowd at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Not to
mention traveling to some of the world's most incredible places with
both my sister, her husband Brad, my boyfriend Jorn and myself. Yes, it
was all too brief, but as I was saying to her sister Anna last night
while sitting by her body after the struggle had ceased, there is never
enough time and she, my amazing mother with whom everyone fell in love,
went out there and bloody did it. I will miss you mother, my sweet and
valiant explorer, lebwohl and addio. X
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In
2008, Kate established the Kate McGarrigle Fund in association with
McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital through
the MUHC Foundation, the Cedars Cancer Institute, and Cancer Research
UK in order to raise money and awareness for the fight against this
rare type of cancer. If you would like to make a donation in honour of
Kate, please follow this link below and donate online or call the MUHC Foundation directly at +1-514-931-5656.
Kate McGarrigle Fund donation website:
http://www.muhcfoundation.com/kate
February/March Tour In Australia and New Zealand Cancelled
Jan 15, 2010
It is with deep regret that Chugg Entertainment and Gaynor Crawford
Presents today announced that Rufus Wainwright’s upcoming tour will be
cancelled due to an illness in the family, but the artist has confirmed
that he will return to tour Australia and New Zealand before the end of
the year.
Rufus Wainwright was scheduled to arrive in Australia
next month to perform as part of the ‘A Day On The Green’ winery
series, before a scheduled performance at the New Zealand International
Arts Festival as well as two solo shows in Auckland and Christchurch.
He was then scheduled to perform at Verbrugghen Hall at the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music for two intimate solo performances.
Unfortunately
the ‘A Day On The Green concerts in Victoria and Tasmania, also
scheduled to feature Paul Kelly and The Church, will no longer go ahead
as the promoters are unable to secure a suitable replacement of the
same calibre as Rufus Wainwright in such a short time.
Patrons
holding tickets to the headline performances are advised to contact
their point of purchase to arrange a full refund of their tickets.
Those holding tickets to the ‘A Day On The Green’ winery shows are
advised that all tickets purchased via the Internet or Ticketmaster
phone line will automatically be refunded onto the purchasing credit
card. For all outlet bookings, customers are required to return to the
point of purchase where a full refund will be issued.
Once
Rufus’s return tour is confirmed, patrons who had secured tickets to
these cancelled shows will be granted access to an exclusive pre-sale,
allowing the first right to purchase tickets to the new 2010 tour dates.
The
promoters and artist sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that the
cancellation has caused, and hope that Rufus’ fans can appreciate the
difficult and unfortunate circumstances surrounding the decision.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT – FEBRUARY / MARCH 2010 DATES
Scotchman’s Hill At Spray Farm, Portarlington, Victoria - Saturday 20th February – SHOW CANCELLED
Josef Chromy Wines, Launceston Tasmania - Sunday 21st February – SHOW CANCELLED
Civic Theatre, Auckland - Tuesday 23rd February – SHOW CANCELLED
James Hay Theatre, Christchurch - Thursday 25th February – SHOW CANCELLED
NZ International Arts Festival, Wellington - Saturday 27th February – PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Monday 1st March – SHOW CANCELLED
Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Wednesday 3rd March – SHOW CANCELLED
For more information go to:
www.chuggentertainment.com
www.adayonthegreen.com.au
Rufus to Perform at True Colors Cabaret
Dec 31, 2009
Rufus is performing at the True Colors Cabaret on Monday, January 11th at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm in New York City at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. The evening will also feature a performance by Tony Award winning actress/singer Karen Olivo (West Side Story, In The Heights) and will be hosted by Film and Broadway actress Piper Perabo.
The True Colors Cabaret is a monthly series in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality and is a collaboration between the Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Tour, Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, Broadway Impact and the True Colors Fund. Each show intertwines performers from the world of Broadway and popular music, along with a celebrity host. 100% of the net proceeds from each show will go directly to the True Colors Fund (www.truecolorsfund.org) and Broadway Impact (www.broadwayimpact.com)
Each show only holds 130 people, so tickets will sell fast! A special pre-sale for will begin at 2 pm EST today, Thursday, December 17th and general ticket sales begin at 5 pm EST tomorrow, Friday, December 18th. The shows have a $40.00 cover with a limited number of $60.00 premium seats available, both with a $25.00 food and beverage minimum. A limited number of VIP ticket packages, which includes a front row table of 4 and meet & greet with Rufus, are available for $500. For tickets, please visit www.truecolorstour.com or call (212) 339-4095. Pre-sale password is CABARET2009.
Feinstein’s at Loews Regency is located at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street in New York City. Jackets are suggested but not required.
Rufus' New Studio Album, UK Tour This April!
Dec 15, 2009
Rufus' eagerly anticipated forthcoming album, 'All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu,' is in the stage of completion now, with release set for Spring of 2010. Sign up HERE to find out more details about the new record including pre-orders, release date, exclusive formats and tracklisting.
Armed and dangerous with a piano and microphone, Rufus will embark on a 11-date solo UK tour in April in support of the new album. Here are the tour dates:
April 2010
Tue 13th LONDON at Sadler's Wells
Thu 15th GLASGOW at Royal Concert Hall
Fri 16th EDINBURGH at Usher Hall
Sat 17th SHEFFIELD at City Hall
Mon 19th GATESHEAD at The Sage
Tue 20th BIRMINGHAM at Symphony Hall
Thu 22nd MANCHESTER at Apollo
Fri 23rd BRISTOL at Colston Hall
Sun 25th NOTTINGHAM at Royal Concert Hall
Mon 26th OXFORD at New Theatre
Thurs 29th IPSWICH at Regent Theatre
Your chance to purchase tickets before the public on-sale starts Wednesday, December 16 at 10am UK time. Click HERE to purchase these pre-sale tickets before they go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 18. You can also reach ticket sales at this phone number: +44 (0) 871 230 0333.
Sundance Channel Premieres Rufus Wainwright Documentary
Dec 12, 2009
Sundance Channel is kicking off the premiere of a Rufus Wainwright biopic! The film entitled, Rufus Wainwright:Prima Donna, will follow Rufus' professional and personal growth from theatrical pop sounds, to the creation of his first classical opera Prima Donna!
Don't miss out! Catch it at these days and times:
Monday, December 21 at 9PM ET/PT
Tuesday, December 22 at 3:15AM ET/PT
Sunday, December 27 at 2:30PM ET/PT
See the trailer HERE!
Tickets for Prima Donna at Luminato Festival Now On Sale!
Dec 10, 2009
PRIMA DONNA at the 2010 Luminato Festival
Composed by Rufus Wainwright
Purchase tickets to the North American premiere of the stunning debut opera from Rufus Wainwright by clicking HERE!
