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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-01-13, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011. PAGE 19. Irish Rovers coming to Blyth in March Heritage Theatre prepares ‘Happy Days’ trip to GTA EPIC youth project in Blyth The Irish Rovers are set to appear on the Blyth Memorial Hall stage in Blyth on Tuesday, March 8. These international ambassadors of Irish music have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer – one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. In fact, for more than four decades, The Irish Rovers have charmed and entertained audiences around the world. The Irish Rovers are best known for their recordings of Shel Silverstein’s “The Unicorn”, and also hosting several variety programs in the 1970s on Canadian television. Over the years, The Irish Rovers have balanced their repertoire of traditional, and novelty material with contemporary songs by Bryan Adams, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Randy Bachman and many others; their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation of fans. Like “The Unicorn”, The Irish Rovers are legendary and magical, and a good time is guaranteed for all. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50, and are available at 519- 523-9300 or www.blythfestival.com The EPIC Youth (Engaging People In Culture) project for Huron County youth between the ages of 13 and 19 is taking to the stage in 2011. Youth from across the County are invited to take a role both onstage and backstage in the creation of a production of “The Good Soul of Szechuan” by David Harrower, a modern adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s “The Good Woman of Setzuan” to be mounted at the Blyth Festival in early April. Rehearsals will begin this week and run until the performances from March 31 to April 3. The Epic Youth Project is produced by Huron Arts and Heritage Network (formerly Heritage and Culture Partnership), Blyth Festival, Huron County Library, along with community partners with funding assistance provided by the Ontario Arts Council. The Wingham Heritage Theatre is sponsoring a bus trip to Stage West in Mississauga to see “Happy Days – A New Musical” on Wednesday, March 23. A bus pass includes a buffet lunch starting at 11 a.m., excellent seats for the matinee showing at 12:30 p.m. and transportation. The Stage West website: www.stagewest.com gives this description of the nostalgic musical. “Goodbye grey skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Ralph Malph, and the unforgettable “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. Based on the hit TV series, this show reintroduces the Cunninghams and the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hops and jukebox sock hopping’. The famed Arnold’s malt shop is in danger of demolition, so the gang teams up to save it!” Bus passes must be purchased by Feb. 15 and seating is limited. For more information about the trip, call the Wingham Heritage Theatre Box Office at 519-357-4082 or toll free 1-866-357-4082. The box office has now moved from 274 Josephine St. to 290 Josephine St. in Wingham. Gabriel Welland Kloostra (Gabe) son of Natasha & Steve Kloostra May 29 Justin Archibald Fleet son of Amanda Anderson & Jason Fleet July 30 Happy 85th Birthday Charlie Shaw January 10 Love, your family Happy 30th Trevor! Love, your friends and family Entertainment Leisure& A Canadian tradition Irish-Canadian supergroup The Irish Rovers will be making their way to Blyth’s Memorial Hall stage on March 8. (Photo submitted) Get entertainment information on the Entertainment section of our website at www.northhuron.on.ca Get entertainment information on the Entertainment section of our website at www.northhuron.on.ca