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ART
THE GALLERY, 54 Romeo St., Stratford, Viewpoint
29 x 29, Twenty-nine works selected by nine gallery
directors, reflecting current trends In the Ontario art
scene, Sept. 13 through Oct. 11; Peter Kolisnyk:
Works on Paper, 1969-80, an exhibition of forty-two
works on paper representing the artist's explorations
Into the square, the vertical and the horizontal, Oct. 16
through Nov. 22; Reflections of an Age: 19th Century
British Art, a thematic exhibition of forty-one British
works from the collection of the University of Western
Ontario, chosen to represent a number of trends and
the fascination with particular subjects that were
common In British art throughout the nineteenth
century, and particularly in the Victorian period, Oct.
18 through Nov. 22; Video Art, The Ways of Seeing,
Parts 111 and IV, John Berger discusses the effects of
the invention of oil painting on Europe, 2 p.m. Oct. 18;
Halloween (four of them) films, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct
23. Regular Gallery hours noon to 5 p.m Tuesday
through Friday and Sunday. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission $1.50 (group rates
available when booked in advance)
ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO, 317 Dundas St. W.,
Toronto, German Masters of the 19th Century, Sam
and Ayala Zacks Wing, August 1 through October 11;
Admission is $3.50.
STRATFORD BRASS RUBBINGS, 30-32 Waterloo St.
Stratford, presents a film at Stratford Public Library
Audio Visual Dept. "Brass Rubbing Materials and
Technique." Free to view anytime.
STHATrORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 19 St. Andrew St.,
Stratford, presents Mixed Media featuring Roxanne
Jarvis, Sept. 27 through Oct. 31.
TOM THOMSON MEMORIAL ART GALLERY, 840
First Ave. W., Owen Sound, presents The 15th Annual
Jury Show, open to Ontario artists, twelve awards and
prizes, Oct. 2 through Nov. 1.
McINTOSH ART GALLERY, University of Western
Ontario, London, presents Open Studio: Ten Years
from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Sept. 9 through Oct.
11; The Urban Landscape I The Painters' View, II The
Urban Reality, Oct. 14 through Nov. 15.
THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE, Kitchener, presents
From the Bicycle Shed and Cycles: Graphic Art o1
Robert Davidson, Heide, Oct. 1 through 28; Canadian
Treasures - 25 Artists, 25 Paintings, 25 Years, opens
Oct. 8.
THEATRE
BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, Blyth, presents
Beth Ann Cole - Songs From the Theatre, 8 p.m., Oct.
7: Camerata - Little Red Riding Hood (children's
series) 2 p.m., Oct. 17. Write Box 291, Blyth, or phone
523-9300 or 523-9225.
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CHATHAM CULTURAL CENTRE, 75 Wiliam St. N.,
Chatham, presents Billy Bishop Goes to War (east
Vancouver) Oct. 28.
00DERICH LITTLE THEATRE, Goderich, presents
Egad! The Woman in White, by Tim Kelly, directed by
Stephen Norton, 8:30 p.m. at the MacKay Centre for
Seniors, North Street, Oct. 29, 30, 31 and Nov. 5, 6 and
7.
LONDON COMMUNITY PLAYERS, London,
presents Witness for the Prosecution, by Agatha
Christie, directed by Bill Glover, at Gallery Theatre, 36
York St., Oct. 23 through 31 $
SARNIA LITTLE THEATRE, Sarnia, presents The
Absence of a Cello, by Ira Wallach, directed by Val
Hadley, at the Sarnia Library auditorium, Oct. 26
through 31.
TALBOT THEATRE, University of Western Ontario,
London, presents Billy Bishop Goes To War. by John
Gray, 8 p.m., Oct. 22, 23 and 24.
THEATRE LONDON, 471 Richmond St , London,
presents Deathtrap, by Ira Levin, 2 p.m. matinee and 8
p.m. evening, Oct. 27 through Nov. 15 (previews Oct.
27 and 28)
STRATFORD FESTIVAL THEATRE Stratford
presents The Taming of the Shrew. Oct. 1, 7, 9, 10, 11
13, 15, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 29 at 2 p.m., Oct. 3, 16, 27,
30 and 31 at 8 p.m.; The Comedy of Errors, Oct. 3, 4, 6,
8,14,16,17,18, 20, 22, 28. 30 and 31 at2p.m.;Oct.2,
9, 10, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m.
AVON THEATRE. Stratford, presents The Visit, Oct.
2 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m , The Rivals, Oct. 9, 10,
23. and 24 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 7.8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 27,
28 and 31 at 2 p.m.; Wild Oats, Oct. 1. 3, 7, 8, 14, 15,
16, 17. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 and 31 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 10, 11,
24 and 25 at 2 p.m
CONCERTS
ORCHESTRA LONDON. Centennial Hall, London,
presents a cabaret with dinner, music and dancing
featuring Sinfonia with guest artist Brian McKay. and
the David Priest Trio, Oct. 17; Mahler's 3rd
Symphony. featuring mezzo soprano Janice Taylor,
Oct. 7 and 8; Trick or Treat with a Wicked Beat.
Featuring vibraphonist Peter Appleyard. Oct 30 and
Nov. 1: the first in a series of three chamber music
concerts (at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church) Oct 21.
For further information, ticket prices and reservations
write Orchestra London. 520 Wellington St . London,
Ontario N6A 3P9 or phone (519) 679-8778 Monday
through Friday 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE, Kitchener, presents
a community concerts Oct. 1 and 26; the Kitchener -
Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Oct. 2. 3, 30 and 31;
The Rovers Oct. 4; The Merry Widow (annual
Oktoberlest operetta) Oct. 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18; Chris
deBurgh Oct, 23; George Jones Oct. 24; Acker Bilk
Oct. 25; Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Oct. 28. Also. in
The Studio, The Oxford String Quartet Oct. 24 Call
578-1570 (local) or 1-800-265-8977 (toll free in 519
area) or 1-519-578-1570 (outside 519 area) between 11
a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday for further
information, ticket prices and reservations.
K -W CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY, 57 Young St. W.,
Waterloo, presents the Lindsay String Quartet (U.K)
Oct. 10; Trianon Ensemble (Kingston) Oct. 14. For
further Information, ticket prices and reservations
write KWCMS at above address.
BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, Blyth, presents
Jan Rubes, 2 p.m., Oct. 25.
ALUMNI HALL, University of Western Ontario,
London, presents the Polish Chamber Orchestra, 8
p.m , Oct. 21.
CENTENNIAL HALL, 550 Wellington St., London,
presents symphony concerts, 8 p.m., Oct. 7, 8 and 30.
MUSEUMS
HURON COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM • 110 North
St.. Goderich. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits include
history of horsepower, antique fire engines, 19th
century dentist's office and seeding and haying
equipment.
LAMBTON HERITAGE MUSEUM. Hwy. 21 5 miles
south of Grand Bend, open year-round and features
artifacts recalling Lambton County history.
MEDICAL MUSEUM, University Hospital, London,
open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons
2 p m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Contains
furniture, books, diplomas and instruments of some
of London's celebrated doctors, as well as a doctor's
office from the late 19th century period.
MOORE MUSEUM. 94 William 'St., Mooretown,
depicts rural communities of by -gone days with four
buildings open -log cabin, Victorian cottage, F.E.
Shaw Exhibition Hall and the main building.
THE ONTARIO TOBACCO MUSEUM, 200 Talbot
Rd.. Delhi. preserves and interprets Ontario's
tobacco history. with tours Tuesday through Sunday,
10:30 - 430. Admission: Adults - 50c, Children - 25c.
JOHN R. PARK HOMESTEAD on Iter Rd.,
southwest of Essex includes house, museum and
several outbuildings which recreate the 1850 lifestyle
of the Colchester area, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Call 738-2029 for
further information.
ST. MARYS DISTRICT MUSEUM, 177 Church Street
S Si. Marys, large limestone house of 1850s with 10
rooms of displays pertaining to the history of the area
and a resource centre. Open Monday to Saturday, 10
to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
ELDON HOUSE. 481 Ridout St., N.. London. open
daily 2-5 p.m London's oldest private residence,
built in 1834 by John Harris
FORT MALDEN NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK',
Amherstburg, national historic park, the military
base, established in 1796, was an important defence
site in the War of 1812.
THE MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY, 1600
Attawandaron Road, London, affiliate of the
University of Western Ontario, devoted to study,
display and interpretation of the human occupation of
southwestern Ontario over the past 11.000 years.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday noon to 5 p.m. and
Wednesday evenings 7 to 9. Admission 51 adults, 50
cents children. Adjacent Lawson Prehistoric Indian
Village closed for the season as of Sept. 7.
REGIMENTAL HEADOUARTERS, the Royal Cana-
dian Regiment. Wolseley Hall, CFB London, Ont.
features a military Museum open from 9:00 a.m. to
11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
and Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p m. There
is no admission charge. Group visits may be arranged
by contacting the Regimental Headquarters, (Tel.)
519-679-5173 The Museum is closed Saturdays,
Sundays and Statutory Holidays
OIL MUSEUM OF CANADA. R R. 2, Oil Springs,
features the story of the discovery of oil in the Petrolia
area, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.