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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011.Entertainment Leisure& )('&%$#"!&$ $'$&%$(&$ Open Every Day* at 10:00 am 543210/.4-,+1*)(1./(' FIRST 20 BOWLERS before 12 noon  &%$#""".$9.99 FRI., DECEMBER 30 ($$ $($   !.! .-&.&.&$%..1&.+%$ $14.99 NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH, DEC. 31 !.! .-&.&.&$%..1&..&. .- . .& +1+*. 1.23+0. 2,.)2,0.+ 2,)(*+2 BOXING & NEW YEAR’S DAY ) "$($#($($'$  .&.#.&$.$$..&% . &.  &. .(./ .,$. % 4(33.*2.,010, 0""" 519-524-2695     www.littlebowl.ca .&%..  &%..  every day Join us Mon. - Sat. 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Thank you to all our customers Holiday Hours: Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 Call 519-887-9517 Merry Christmas Happy New Year Auburn 519-526-7759 Family Restaurant & Truck Stop MERRY CHRISTMAS Hours December 23 ~ close at 3 pm December 24, 25 ~ closed December 26 ~ closed December 31st ~ close at 3 pm January 1 ~ closed While enthusiastic audiences are enjoying the final productions of the 2011 season, Drayton Entertainment has unveiled its 2012 playbill – the most ambitious in the company’s 22- year history. A sensational season is planned for each of Drayton Entertainment’s six Ontario venues: the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, Huron Country Playhouse and Playhouse II in Grand Bend and King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene. A wonderful variety of smash-hit Broadway musicals, sentimental and warm-hearted plays, show-stopping musical tributes, and laugh-out-loud comedies will captivate audiences across the province from March right through December 2012. “This year really promises something special,” says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment. “We’re going back to our roots and giving theatregoers the music and comedy they adore, along with riveting plays and whodunits for those who enjoy a little dramatic tension and watching from the edge of their seat. It’s going to be a lot of fun and we’re excited to present our biggest season yet!” Members and subscribers to Drayton Entertainment’s family of theatres have already started booking their seats for next season. Tickets officially go on sale to the public Jan. 3, 2012. “Drayton Entertainment continually strives to provide audiences with exceptional value for their entertainment dollar,” says Mustakas. “The array of programming in our 2012 season reflects our commitment to providing quality, professional entertainment for theatregoers of all ages, and at a price that is accessible for everyone, while offering many additional ways to save even more off the regular ticket price.” At the Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend the greatest family musical of all time, The Wizard of Oz, is touching down in Grand Bend. Venture down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and faithful dog Toto during their epic journey to find the mighty wizard who can send them home. Munchkins of all ages will be enchanted from June 4-23. Next up, audiences will be treated to a brand new production in Drayton Entertainment’s popular Legends series. Backed by an all-star orchestra, Big Band Legends is a high-octane show that honours the greatest crooners and songbirds of our time, from Bing Crosby to Michael Bublé. It features a spectrum of hits that have dominated the charts for the past 80 years with orchestrations and arrangements by the big band legend himself, Howard Cable; June 27 through July 14. After a sold-out run last season, the King returns for one week only! Get ready to swivel your hips to the rockin’ music of Elvis Presley with Blue Suede Shoes: Memories of the King. Relive a jukebox of classics including, “Love Me Tender”, “Hound Dog”, “Suspicious Mind”, “Heartbreak Hotel” and many more in this energetic tribute; July 17 through July 21 . An instant sensation on Broadway, 9 To 5: The Musical is an all-new musical comedy based on the classic motion picture that features the blockbuster title song, plus an exciting score of 18 original numbers penned by the iconic Dolly Parton. Don’t miss this hilarious story of friendship, female empowerment, and revenge; July 25 through Aug. 11. To close the season, Annie will capture the hearts of audiences young and old, running through Aug. 15 through Sept. 1. At the Playhouse II, Grand Bend all’s fair in love – and murder – in the screwball suspense-comedy Murder at Oakwood Resort. Set in an inconspicuous hotel room on Lake Huron, this twisted tale about a love triangle between a ditzy wife, her serious husband, and their buffoon dentist will leave you screaming bloody murder by the time the curtain falls on the final witty line; June 12 through June 23. There’s no doubt that audiences will be delighted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece,Harvey. A classic comedy about dignity, self- respect and loyalty, the story centres upon Elwood P. Dowd and his mythical friend – a six-foot tall rabbit named Harvey. This inspiring tale will charm audiences with its warmth, wit … and yes, whiskers; June 26 through July 14. Then it’s a long and hilarious trip to the altar in the matrimonial comedy Perfect Wedding. When the groom-to-be wakes up with a dreadful hangover on the morning of his wedding day to find an unknown – and unclothed – woman in his bed, it’s clear that wedded bliss is not on the agenda. Say “I DO!” to a lifetime of love, laughter and lunacy; July 18 through July 28. Escape for a weekend of laughs in Norm Foster’s humorous tale of brotherly love, The Melville Boys. Owen and Lee are ready for a relaxing guys’ getaway but, their plans are thrown for a loop when they meet two attractive sisters who unwittingly change their agenda – and their perspective on life; Aug. 1 through Aug. 11. To end the season, enter the golden age of country music with Johnny & June, a nostalgic tribute to the Man in Black and his talented wife, June Carter. Each classic song is reborn in this musical walk down memory lane including their Grammy Award- winning duet “Jackson”, along with “Folsum Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” and many more; Aug. 15 through Sept. 1. Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program and receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), free of charge to help them in their attempt to quit smoking. For many smokers the cost of nicotine replacement products is a barrier to quitting. The evidence- based STOP Program provides five weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy, a practical support for alleviation of nicotine withdrawal symptoms, which we know will help them to stop smoking. Those interested in participating in the STOP program may do so by attending a STOP workshop. Workshops are being held at the Grand Bend Community Health Centre on Jan. 9, 2012 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., the Exeter Legion on Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and in Clinton at the Huron County Health Unit on Jan. 10 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. To see if you are eligible to participate, and to register for a workshop call the Huron County Health Unit at 1-877-837-6143. The STOP Program is conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and is funded by the Government of Ontario through its Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy. In addition to providing NRT, STOP will offer educational materials to encourage the program participants to make broader changes that can improve their health even more, because often smoking does not occur in isolation, but rather accompanies other risk factors for disease, such as poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital. Integrating clinical care, scientific research, education, policy development and health promotion, CAMH transforms the lives of people impacted by mental health and addiction issues. STOP workshops coming Huron Country Playhouse announces 2012 season At the Fall Convocation Ceremonies at the University of Western Ontario on October 28, 2011, Jessica Wheeler (daughter of Murray and Cheryl) graduated with degrees in History and Political Science. Jess is presently working and has applied for post-grad studies beginning fall 2012. Continued success Jess. We are very proud of you! Love family and friends. Graduation