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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-03-23, Page 23Entertainment THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1988. PAGE 23. The Platters to perform at Country Playhouse Fashion Gala aids Festival The robins are back and the crocuses are coming up! To celebrate spring, Blyth Festival is holding a “Festival of Fashion” show on Saturday, April 9, at Blyth Memorial Hall. There will be two shows, oneat2p.m. and one at 8 p.m. Thefashion show will feature spring and summer wardrobe ideas from two of Canada’s foremost leather and wool stores: The Old Mill and Bainton’s Old Mill, both of Blyth. The flattering, seasonal fa­ shions will show the comfort and versatility of this year’s spring and summer styles. The shows will be going to be visual and audio delights. Models for both perfor­ mances are being choreographed by Jayne Snell of Blyth. Included in the ticket price will be a small reception and demonstrations on beauty, health and fitness. There will also be a variety of fashion-re­ lated door prizes. This special, first-time event is a fundraiser for the Blyth Festival Capital Building Project, a project aimed at improving technical and rehearsal facilities at the festival. These improvements are required to meet the demands and tremen­ dous growth of the theatre over the years. Those attending the fashion gala will get some terrific fashion ideas for ‘88 as well as helping the Blyth Festival meetits future goals of better community theatre and the continued development of excel­ lent Canadian plays. Ticketspricesforthis fashion extravaganza are: adults, $7.00 and Seniors, $5.00. For tickets or any additional information, con­ tact the Blyth Festival Box Office: 523-9300/9225. Huron Country Playhouse has a great concert line-up this summer kicking off the season with The Platters on July 3 for two separate performances at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Since the beginning of the Rock and Roll era in the early 50’s, Paul Robi and The World famous Platters have been a super hit making group, having attained a world wide status as one of the world’s greatest singing groups ever. After many years of hard work and performing throughout Cali­ fornia, The Platters recorded “Only You”, which sold over five million records. This was only the beginning of many million sellers including such standards as “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, “The Great Preten­ der”, ‘‘Remember When” and ‘‘Red Sails In The Sunset.” Today, after many years in show business. The Platters are still producing Hit Seller Albums, which are still obtaining gold records and selling millions throughout the entire world. Tickets are available now to members and subscribers and go on sale to the general public May 2. Tickets are not expected to last long for any of the Concerts scheduled for this summer. Call the Playhouse for tickets at 238-8387. Movie theatre makes improvements Wingham Towne Players THURS., FRI., SAT. 5P.M.-12A.M. Blyth Inn EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 523-9381 New owners mean changes for the Park Theatre in Goderich. The theatre was recently pur­ chased from the Premier Theatre chain by Allan Sharpe of Mount Forest and J.D. Lyons of Hanover and leased to Randy Schaus who has moved to Goderich to run the theatre. Improvements have already be- gunMr. Schaussaidrecently. A new sound system was put into use March 9. Mr. Schaus, who has 12 years of experience in movie theatres, said the old sound system wasn’t a proper movie theatre sound system but a public address system. It has been replaced by a new $10,000 system, which Mr. Schaus says, should mean a difference for patrons. “They will be able to notice the difference between the old and the new. With the new system, you get to hear all the different ranges of sound in the movie.” The projectors have alsobeen adjusted and fitted with new lenses to give better picture clarity. t Outside the auditorium itself there have been renovations to the lobby andwashroomsanda new refreshment bar is on the way. Inside the theatre 100 seats have been removed to meet fire regula­ tions, reducing capacity to 299 persons. Seats will be offsetfor better viewing with more space added between rows. By Christ­ mas they hope to have all new seats, Mr. Sharpe said. Even bigger plans are down the road. One or two years from now the partners may add a second theatre at the rear of the current building that would hold another 140 people. need actors The Wingham Towne Players amateur theatrical group is looking for people interested in becoming members. The group is considering staging a performance in the fall, and asks that anyone interested in taking part contact either Nancy Laing at 357-3170 or Dianne Thynne at 357-3077, after 6 p.m. Actors are needed, as well as people for set building, costumes, props and prompting, planning, publicity and phoning committees. The group met March 9 in an effort to stir up interest in the project. lliT© SVM TKBATRB ■ Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information ft ft ft ft ft ft ft Playing March 25 to 31 Showtimes Friday and Saturday 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday one show each evening f ONE BAND ONEDREAM \ ONE SUMMER ft 1 ft ft I ft 1 _ ft BLYTH MINOR HOCKEY & RINGETTE Annual Spring Dance Tickets: $ 15.00/couple - Phone 523-4343,523-4516 or 523-4452 Saturday, March 26 Blyth Community Centre 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mozart and the Melody Makers Smorgasbord - Door Prize ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALIZING IN: “Amarilla” Family Dining Banquet Facilities Take-Out and Friday and Saturday night and Saturday Matinee Pizza TRYOUR No Cover Charge DELICIOUS SPECIALS Blyth Festival presents FESTIVAL OF FASHION - an extravaganza in leather Saturday April 9, 1988 fashion shows at 2.00pm & 8.00pm (there will be a reception following each showing) Blyth Memorial Hall Commentator: Sylvia Derer of CKNX Tickets: $7.00; seniors: $5.00 For information and tickets, contact Blyth Festival Box Office 523-9300/9225 All proceeds to Blyth Festival Capital Campaign. Choreography: Jayne Snell Hair: Chauncey's ■up: Aloette of Kitchener Consultant: Ruth Wise 1 mile south of Blyth on Hwy 4 Bainton s Old Mill Ltd. IN DOWNTOWN 01YTH WALSH’S CORNER CAFE DINNER Shrimp & Chips Fish & Chips Chicken Strips & Chips OTHER MENU ITEMS Hamburgs, cheeseburgs, Hot Dogs, Chickenburg­ ers, French Fries, Big Eric’s, Onion Rings, Mushrooms, Egg Rolls, various sandwiches. FOR BREAKFAST TRY_______ Toasted Westerns Bacon & Tomato Sandwich Bacon or Ham & Eggs THIS THURS. MARCH 24/88 SPECWz Spaghetti with Meat Balls $3.95 FOR TAKE-OUT CALL 523-4793