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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987. PAGE 27. HEATHER BISHOP Entertainment Tug of War show coming Heather Bishop sings at Blyth, March 26 Heather Bishop, a performer with a powerful voice that delivers a powerful message will perform at Blyth Memorial Hall on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Ms. Bishop recently celebrated the beginning of her second decade as a performer by releasing her sixth album, “A Taste of the Blues”. Her concerts always pro­ vide a rich texture of different styles - from blues to contemporary folk to rock to country and western. Women Today is pleased to be sponsoring Heather Bishop’s per­ formance in Huron County. Her music has become popular in the area from her performance at women’s conferences such as Rural Women and Mental Health and the Turning Point Conference. Heather has also performed at the Summerfolk folk festival in Owen Sound. Heather’s song “They came for love” is the theme song on the video produced by the Con­ cerned Farm Women in Bruce County. Reviewers have highlighted Heather Bishop’s “rich, belt-‘em- outvocals”, and her ‘‘powerful rhythm guitar”, her “gutsy deli­ very”. She is a performer who is necessarily political, but who is uniquely entertaining as well. When Ms. Bishop is joined by bass player, Kris Purdy, and guitarist, Sherry Shute, there comes a synthesis of talents that exhilarates, challenges, andal- ways entertains. For them it’s great to perform together; for the audience it’s greatto watch the magic happen. Tickets at $9.00 advance price are available from The Saga in Blyth. Speaking contest prize 'chance of a lifetime' BY LISA BOONSTOPPEL A prize, a spectacular, fun-pack­ ed two week trip to New York can be won in the “United Nations Pilgrimage For Youth’’ public speaking contest. The contest is fully sponsored by the Indepen­ dent Order of Oddfellows and Rebekahs of the Huron District and will be held at the Clinton Public School Auditorium on March 27. Speaking for experience, as I was last year’s chosen delegate, the trip is worth the agony of saying a speech. The trip includes visits in Montreal, Washington, Ottawa and of course, New York. From the top of the Statue of Liberty to the splendour of Sak’s to the luxurious hotel suite to the Empire State Building, the trip is a great experience. The focus of the trip is directed to the United Nations building in New York where I, as well as the other delegates, joined in political debates and seminars that were interesting and informa­ tive . The trip opened my eyes to the needs the world has concerning political power, the hungry and poor and most of all peace. It is the goal of the United Nations (U.N.) to promote world peace. The many countries involv­ ed try to prevent wars, especially a third world war, and have been successful on many counts. Our entourage went on a bus to New York to Southgate Hotel where we spent a full, busy, exciting week with other delegates from Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other states. The whole summer is dedicated to these tours from all over Canada, the United States, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The “Big Apple’’ tends to be overwhelming at first with all the people, noise and traffic. The hustle and bustle is soon forgotten at the wonders found in the city. Thefranticactivity at the stock- market, the trendy fashions, the bizarre haircuts, the splendour of the malls, and the wonderful friends one makes with the other delegates are just a few of the highlights on the trip. Ifyou are interested in public speaking and enjoy vacationing at no expense here are some contest requirements: 1) only two students from each of the five Huron County secondary schools can enter 2) you must be 16 or 17 years of age and not be 18 by July 1987 3) you must present a 5-7 minute speech as well as a one minute impromptu speech at the speaking contest. Everyone is welcome to attend the speaking contest and I will be there to tell everyone about my trip including a slide presentation. It’s a chance of a lifetime. Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre bring their imaginative production of Tug of War to Blyth Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Using live actors, hand-carved puppets, toys and live music, husband and wife team John Nolan and Kathy MacLellan have created a moving drama which encourages children to think about the mean­ ing of families. Inspired by the Judgement of Solomon and Bertholt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Tug of War is the tale of a custody battle between a child’s natural and adoptive mothers. Set in pre-revol­ utionary Russia, a baby boy has been left behind by his mother, the nasty Queen, in her haste toescape danger. Three years later the child is found in the care of Marya, a servant girl who claims the child is hers. Judge Solomon decrees that custody of the child will be decided in a tug of war. Kathy MacLellan who wrote the script is careful to relate the fairy tale to some of the difficult realities faced by contemporary children. “I think a lot of children going through (their parents’) separation feel that they are going through a tug of war. ’ ’ Nolan adds, ‘ ‘The play is full of heroism and difficult moral In the movies Continued from page 3 drinks for the ball park scenes and in the beer tent, Labatt’s will be supplying refreshments. Mr. Armstrong said he is hoping a lot of people will take part in the filming. More information will be published at a later date as to how people can take part. Rehearsals for the actors will begin in Blyth the weekend of May 23-24 with shooting to start May 30. Some of the crew and some of the cast may be hired from Blyth-area professionals, Mr. . Armstrong said. In addition there will be a big chance for a local band to get a break in show business. Although details are not yet complete, it appears a contest will likely be held for local bands to write a song with the winner to perform the song in the movie. Blue City Stammers is the movie version of the play Blue City, written by LayneColeman and first performed at the Blyth Festival in 1984. choices. I think too many children are taught that it’s always easy to be good. We like the idea of moral choices being presented as diffi­ cult, to show that it’s not always easy to do the right thing.” Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre has been performing shows and teach­ ing workshops in schools, libraries and theatres since 1978. Usually on the road for six months every year, they have toured across Canada from Cape Breton to Vancouver Island. Based in Ottawa, the company was founded by John Nolan and Kathy MacLellan who also design and make the puppets, sets and costumes. Other shows include The Cow Show, The Nightingale (which was perform­ ed in Blyth in 1984), and The Snow Queen. They are recipients of a Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from Unima-USA. Nolan and MacLellan will be joined on stage by musician, Brian (Chief) Searson who composed the music for Tug of War. 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