Townsman, 1991-04, Page 35Heritage Folk Art Exhibit, a salute
the 150th anniversary of Huron County
features examples of locally -produced
folk art.
Special events:
Poetry Reading, May 22, 7:30 p.m. in
museum theatre. Free admission.
Lecture, "New Developments at
Waterloo Regional Museums", a pre-
sentation by David Newlands, June 6,
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admission.
Whistle Blow, a big noise about
ship's whistles at Goderich's main
beach, June 30, 1 p.m.
LAMBTON HERITAGE MUSEUM,
south of Grand Bend on the east side
of Hwy. 21. Phone 243-2600.
Spring Heritage Day, Sunday, May
26, noon to 4 p.m. featuring working
gas engines and demonstrations of
1 9th century lifeskills.
Heritage Quilt Show and Sale, June
29 through July 4, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
daily. Over 100 quilts, many for sale.
Quilt competition -Log Cabin or varia-
tion, wall -hangings, Quilt block compe-
tition. draw for quilt top. Films, tea
room.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY ,
1600 Attwandaron Rd., London.
Phone 473-1360.
Sound of the Drum , exhibit of Tradi-
tional and Contemporary native music.
Until Nov. 30.
Music Festival, Sun., June 9, 1-4:30
p.m. celebration of native music, tradi-
tional and contemporary, from North
and South America.
Music/Classical
Canadian Chamber Ensemble, Chamber
Series performs at the John Aird Centre,
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo,
Wednesday, May 15, 8 p.m. Raffi Armeni-
an conducting. adults, - $15,
students/seniors, $10. Call Centre in the
Square, 578-1570.
Kitchener -Waterloo Symphony,
Baroque and Beyond series: French
Baroque with Guy Few, trumpet and Raffi
Armenian directing, May 22, 8 p.m. The-
atre of the Arts, University of Waterloo.
Adults, $19, students/seniors, $14. Call
Centre in the Square, 578-1570.
Kitchener -Waterloo Symphony, Sunday
Serenade Series features folk music from
Greig's Norwegian Dances, Cable's New-
foundland Suite, and Finlandia , by
Sibelius. May 26, 2:30 p.m. Adults, $15-
$21, students/seniors, $12-$17. Call Cen-
tre in the Square, 578-1570.
Kitchener -Waterloo Symphony, Master-
piece Series welcomes guest violinist Otto
Armenian to play Beethoven, May 31 -June
1, 8 p.m. Adults $19-$25, students/seniors,
$16-$21. Call Centre in the Square, 578-
1570.
Listowel Concert Singers present An
Evening with Mozart Saturday, May 25 at
Trinity United Church, Listowel, 8 p.m..
Accompanied by orchestra and featuring
soprano Leslie Fagan, alto Carol Feldstein,
tenor Brian Gow and bass Curtis Sullivan,
the Singers will perform The Mozart
Requiem. Adults, $12. Students, $6.
Music/Popular
Roger Whittaker, You Deserve the Best,
1991 concert tour stops at Centre in the
Square, Friday, May 24 and Sat., May 25
at 8 p.m. Tickets $22-$27. Call 1-800-265-
8977.
The Boss Brass with Rob McConnell,
brings the big -band sound to Centre in the
Square, Kitchener, Sat. June 8, 8 p.m.
Tickets $15-$19. Call 1-800-265-8977.
Prime Time Country, the new country
concert series at the Wingham Town Hall
welcomes celebrity performers throughout
the summer. Performances Sundays with
concerts at 3 and 7 p.m.
Ronnie Profit, June 9.
Ray St. Germain, June 23.
Tim Taylor, June 30.
Nightlife
Brussels Hotel, 410 Turnberry St., Brus-
sels. Phone 887-9035.
Sound Trek, May 17/18, May 24/25.
The Mixx, May 31/June 1.
Retrospect, June 7/8.
Late Night Radio, June 14/15.
Dave Horton, June 21/22.
Commercial Hotel, Seaforth. Phone 527-
0980.
Myles Hunter, Northern Union Tour, May
10.
The Press, May 16-18.
Kats & Jammers, May 23-25.
Specials
Howick Township's 135th Anniversary,
June 28, 29, 30, July 1. Friday, 7:30, vari-
ety concert, crowning of queen, selection
of Mr. and Mrs. Howick Twp.at Community
Centre. Saturday, Bavarian Gardens all
day. Parade from Fordwich to Community
Centre at noon, opening ceremonies at 3
p.m. Beef barbecue 5-7:30. Dance 9 p.m. -
1 a.m. Sunday, Church service at Howick
Central School. Family 3 -pitch tournament,
3 p.m. Shirt-tail Parade, 9 p.m. Dance, 10
p.m. Monday, family 3 -pitch tournament
continues at 1 p.m. Country Olympics, 3
pm. Family picnic, 5:30. Old time jam-
boree, 7-10. Fireworks, 10 p.m.
Blyth Rutabaga Festival: Blyth residents
present their second annual celebration of
the humble rutabaga (turnip to you ill-
informed) with three days of activities June
21-23. Friday evening feautres a Gong
Show at the arena followed by a teen
dance. Saturday sees residents all over
town selling their belongings in giant yard
sales. There's a big parade at noon fol-
lowed by a band concert at 1:30 on main
street, bed races on Gypsy Lane, a chick-
en dinner at the arena and a '50's/'60's
Dance. Sunday features a pancake break-
fast, children's fishing derby and a car
rally.
Theatre
STRATFORD FESTIVAL: For tickets and
information call the box office at 273-1600
. All performances at 8 p.m. unless stated
otherwise.
Carousel, Carnival barker Billy Bigelow
blusters his way through lite and love until
he's given a second chance to express his
real feelings through a little divine interven-
tions. Features some of Rogers and Ham-
merstein's most memorable music such as
If l Loved You, and You'll Never Walk
Alone. Previews May 15, 18 (2 p.m.), 21,
22, 25 (7 p.m.), 30. Opens May 31 (7:30),
June 1, 5, 7, 8, 12 (2 p.m.), 13, 15, 18, 20,
23 (2 p.m.), 25, 26, 29 (2 p.m.). at Festival
Theatre.
Hamlet, Colm Feore plays the Danish
prince in this great Shakespearean
tragedy. Previews at the Festival Theatre
May 18, 23, 25 (1 p.m.). Opens May 27
(7:30 p.m.) , June 1 (2 p.m.), 4, 6, 8 (2
p.m.), 12, 14, 16 (2 p.m.), 19 (2 p.m.), 21,
22, 26 (2 p.m.), 27, 29.
Much Ado About Nothing, Shakspeare's
vivacious comic couple Beatrice and
Benedick match wits until they are duped
into acknowledging their genuine affection
for each other. Goldie Semple is Beatrice,
Colm Feore, Benedick. Previewing at the
Festival Theatre May 17, 24, 28. Opens
May 29 (7 p.m.). Runs June 5 (2 p.m.), 9
(2 p.m.), 11, 15 (2 p.m.), 19, 22 (2 p.m.),
28, 20 (2 p.m.).
Our Town, Thornton Wilder's story of the
coming of age and growing love of young
Emily and George in turn of the century,
small-town America still has a powerful
message today. Previews at the Avon The-
atre, May 18, 23, 25 (1 p.m.). Opens May
28 (7:30 p.m.). Runs June 4, 6, 8 (2 p.m.),
12, 14, 16 (2 p.m.), 19 (2 p.m.), 21, 22, 26
(2 p.m.), 27, 29.
Les Belle Soeurs, is the world premier of
a new translation of Michel Tremblay's
devastating comedy about the relation-
ships of women who gather for a boister-
ous stamp -pasting party. The all -female
cast features some of Canada's greatest
actresses including Pat Galloway, Kate
Reid, Goldie Semple and Susan Wright.
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