HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-16, Page 23An original member of The
Canadian Tenors, Peter McCutcheon
now brings his considerable talents
into play as artistic and general
director of the Wingham Town Hall
Heritage Theatre.
McCutcheon comes to Wingham
after producing five successful
concert seasons in Toronto at Glenn
Gould Studio (CBC) and the Toronto
Centre for the Arts.
In his nearly 20 year career as a
tenor, McCutcheon has performed
lead roles in Toronto and New York,
in such productions as Forever Plaid,
The Phantom of the Opera,
Brigadoon and the world premiere
production of Jane Eyre.
McCutcheon, in addition to a busy
career as a soloist, has traveled
throughout North America and
Europe with The Canadian Tenors
and has appeared in concert with
Caledon; The Scottish Tenors.
McCutcheon’s venerable vocal
talents can be heard on the original
cast recording of Jane Eyre and his
two self-produced recordings Grace
and Land of my Heart.
He has spent the last 16 months in
studio, with Montreal-born producer
Roger St-Denis, working on a new
CD to be released internationally
this spring.
McCutcheon says “It was a
thrilling experience working on this
CD. It is a pop-classical crossover
album that features reworked
versions of classic opera arias, as
well as more contemporary pieces
like Both Sides Now and The
Windmills of Your Mind. The music
is a fusion of the familiar but has a
contemporary, world music
sensibility.”
McCutcheon has been contracted
as part of the two year Ontario
Trillium grant, awarded to the
Wingham Town Hall Heritage
Theatre. “This classically-trained
artist, with an acute sense of
business, will be a great asset to our
Theatre” says board chair, Doug
French.
As part of the Trillium Grant
mandate, McCutcheon will be
bringing a wider variety of music to
the community and will continue to
build and develop the reputation of
the theatre.
Wingham Town Hall Heritage
Theatre welcomes McCutcheon to
the community and looks forward to
the vitality he will bring to our
upcoming 2009/2010 seasons.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009. PAGE 23. The Maitland ConservationFoundation is in midst of preparingfor its annual Conservation Dinnerand Auction on Friday, April 17.
The event will take place at the
Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre located in
Brussels.
“This event supports conservation
education programs in the watershed
including those offered at the
Wawanosh Nature Centre,” reports
Esther Buck, community education
technician. “It has helped thousands
of students participate in the hands-
on learning experiences that the
Nature Centre offers. In 2008 over
8,000 students and visitors
participated in our conservation
programs.”
“The Foundation is working to
continue this tradition and has set a
goal of raising $25,000 at this year’s
event,” adds John Chippa, chair of
the Maitland Conservation
Foundation.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and those
attending will enjoy appetizerswhile browsing the wide array ofraffle packages and auction items.Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and will be
followed by the live auction. Dave
Johnston, from North Perth, has
donated his time to act as the
auctioneer for the event.
The Foundation has received some
outstanding donations including a
week-long stay at the Silver Star Ski
Resort in BC, a family camping
package, several limited edition art
prints as well as local theatre and
dinner packages.
“The support of local businesses is
just tremendous,” reports Chippa.
“Even in these difficult economic
times our donors are generously
contributing to support the Nature
Centre facility.”
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Karate was one of the talents displayed (here by Tyler
Vander Meer, left, and Dylan Prout) last week at the
Brussels Public School talent show, put on by the Grade 3
class. Other skills that were featured were hockey, music,
dancing and gymnastics, with all of the proceeds going
towards Kids Care, which just kicked off its Spring Into
Action campaign. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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Sunday, April 19, 7 pm
Featuring:
The Durnin Brothers -
Marshall & Ethan,
Lisa Elliott, The Beard Family,
Audibly Awesome,
The Snell Family,
Londesboro UC Men's Choir
Admission: $10
12 years & under free
Refreshments to follow
Londesboro United Church
29th Annual
SONGFEST
Happy 13th
Bryce
April 19
Love - Mom, Dad, Brett,
Gramma and Grampa
50th Anniversary
The family of
Howard and Joan Bernard
would be pleased if you would
join them in celebrating
their parents’
50th Wedding Anniversary
at the
Brussels Legion
on April 18
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Best Wishes Only!
Family and friends
are invited to a
Stag & Doe
for
Tracy Robinson
and Mike Mulvey
Belmore Community Centre
Friday, April 24
9 pm - 1 am
• Lunch provided
• Age of majority
• Music by DJ
• Tickets $5.00
For tickets call
519-887-8253
Happy 20th
Anniversary
Lyle and Doris Hood
April 22
Love Mom
Buck & DoeforMatt Smith &Dawn DolmageFriday, April 249 pm to 1 am
at Blyth & District
Community Centre
Age of majority
Lunch provided
Tickets $5.00
For tickets call
Nick 519-523-9108
Stag & Doe
for
Kelly Fazekas
and
Dave (Tater) Campbell
Saturday, April 25
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saltford Valley Hall
Lunch provided
Music by DJ
Age of majority required
For tickets call
Ben Craig 519-526-1070
ON $6.00 THURSDAYS
Drop into either of our offices any
Thursday with your word classified
(maximum 20 words) and pay only
$6.00 + GST (paid in advance).
That’s $1.00 off regular rates.
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