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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-16, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1992. PAGE 27. Singer likes small town audience BY BONNIE GROPP Well-known entertainer, John Allan Cameron will be making his Blyth debut as the opening perfor­ mance in the Centre for the Arts fall series on Saturday, Sept. 26. Mr. Cameron, who has enjoyed over two decades in the music industry and has toured extensively says he really enjoys the atmo­ sphere of performing to small town audiences. "I was brought up in a small town in Cape Breton and I always look forward to performing in one. There are such friendly peo­ ple in small towns," he says. Mr. Cameron says he likes to provide his audiences with a broad range of material to appeal to all ages and musical tastes. "What I generally try to do is entertain peo­ ple so they can forget the doings and goings-on of the daily world," I just try and give them two and a half hours of good entertainment," he said Auction tickets now on sale Tickets for the Huron County Foundation Dinner Auction are now on sale. People purchasing tickets to this Capital Rebuilding Campaign fundraiser before Sept. 16will auto­ matically be entered in the draw for an original painting by Tim Clark of Exeter. The painting, a framed water­ Blyth Fest, Singers to host Minifest ’92 The Blyth Festival Singers and conductor, Wade Whittaker, are getting ready for an exciting fall season as they prepare to host the Ontario Choral Federation Minifest ’92 on Oct. 24 at the Blyth Memorial Community Hall. This is one of the first mini-festivals organized by the Ontario Choral Federation and certainly the first in this area. Choristers from all over southwestern Ontario will gather for this one day event. They will rehearse with master clinician, Ken Fleet, during the day and perform as a massed choir at the concert in the evening. In celebration of Canada's 125th anniversary the repertoire will be a variety of music written or arranged by Canadian composers. Clinician, Ken Fleet, is a well- known and much enjoyed choral conductor. He has been a music teacher for many years at Medway High School in Arva and his choirs have won many national and international competitions. He is conductor for London Pro Musical and was also conductor of the Faculty of Music Singers at the University of Western Ontario. Choristers in the southern end of JIM & JEAN KEYS ENGAGEMENT PARK THEATRE 14 AC CON PA MINI LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3,438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO . at First Church To share in this happy occasion, their family invites friends and neighbors to an Open House Presbyterian Seaforth on Sunday Sept. 20th. 1:30-4:00 p.m. Mr. Cameron's professional career began at the age of 12 when he accompanied his brother's fiddle playing on guitar, but it wasn't until his years in university that he got caught up in the power of good entertainment. "When I would play for the students at coffee shops and they would clap and say it was okay, then I knew that maybe I was good enough. In effect the public will tell you if you have a chance." However, Mr. Cameron also admits that when he started the Canadian music industry was taint­ ed by the belief that if it was Cana­ dian it wasn't good enough. "That attitude unfortunately still persists," he said, adding that his early expo­ sure on the Don Messer Show and later his own television show helped him with his gradual climb to success. "I was lucky in that regard," he said. Loving what you do and being successful at it means a great deal colour entitled "English Cottage" was painted in 1992 and is valued at $500. Mr. Clark, a retired flower designer, has lived in Exeter for the past three years since moving from Toronto. He has been painting for about 25 years, first in oils, then in the watercolours he prefers. While in Toronto, Mr. Clark — - « much they enjoyed singing under his direction at a sacred music workshop held in Exeter in February 1991. As host choir, the Blyth Festival Singers, will hear all the Minifest music ahead of time and also prepare its own selections for its part of the evening concert. The Blyth choir members will also be making the visiting delegates feel welcome with their famous good food and hospitality. To give the choir a head start in learning the Minifest music, the Festival Singers will host a one-day workshop being held at the Clinton area home of choir president, Mary Heam, on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Blyth Festival Singers is an enthusiastic organization that enjoys singing, fun and a good challenge. Anyone who is interested in joining is encouraged to call Mary Heam at 233-9990. Practices are held on Monday nights from 8-10. WHEELER-YOUNG Roy and Iris Young, Blyth are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie to Wayne Wheeler, son of Robert and Isabelle Wheeler R.R. #5 Brussels. The wedding will take place Saturday September 26, 1992 at the Blyth United Church. Reception Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. to the former high school teacher. "The process of education is to find out what you're good at, whatever it is. When you pursue that you find contentment." Doing what he loves means tak­ ing some chances for the entertain­ er, who refuses to compromise on his material. "Some of the songs I do are 500 years old, but what I do, I do from the heart". And that feeling is probably what keeps him a favourite with audi­ ences, who recognize his sincerity and enjoy his warm personality. "I absolutely love performing. I can't wait to get to my next show. I make no distinction in my audi­ ence/ Whether there are 15 people watching or 1500 I will do my best to give them an evening of pure entertainment," he said. Tickets for Mr. Cameron's Blyth performance are available at the Blyth Festival Box Office or by calling 523-9300. studied with the late Nikita Marner, a Russian by birth who was educat­ ed in England and an architect by trade. Mr. Clark attended several workshops with Toronto area artists and became a member of the Scar­ borough Art Guild, who twice a year hold a critiqued art show. Eventually, he became the Resident Artist for the City of Scarborough. Today, Mr. Clark is a member of the London Art Gallery art group and the Brush and Palette aft group also in London. Tickets for the Huron County Playhouse Foundation Dinner Auc­ tion on Oct. 16 may be purchased by calling the Foundation Office at (519) 238-6801. Come and Join Seaforth Harmony Hi-Lites Ladies Barbershop Chorus PROSPECTIVE MEMBER . NIGHT Tuesday, September 22 8 p.m. Seaforth Public School For more information call 482-7272 Happy 60th Anniversary E ntertainment r~ —i Majestic WI raises Engagement Announcement the flag in celebration of the wonderful country we live in, the first Raise the Flag Day is to be held on Satur­ day, Sept. 26. Raise the Flag Day is a national grassroots movement spearheaded by mayors Bill Norrie of Winnipeg, Ottawa's Jacquclin Holzman (chair­ man), Shannie Duff of St. John's, and Marcel Beaudry of Hull. Locally, the Majestic Women's Institute of Brussels is holding a Raise the Flag Day in the Thrift Shop on Saturday morning from 10-12 a.m. The first 50 people will receive flags. Anyone wishing to organize or participate in the Raise the Flag Day is asked to call the local reeve, or write to Raise the Flag!, 203 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0L4, Fax (613) 594-9584. Buck & Doe for ANDREA SMITH & GREG HUMPHRIES Friday, Sept. 25, 1992 Tickets $5.00 Lunch Provided Cal) 887-6970, 482-5301 for information THURSDAY NIGHT IS WING NIGHT 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT WINGS 35c EACH MINIMUM ORDER 10 a variety of sauces available Wings available for take out at regular price of 50c each. THURS., FRI., & SAT. 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT WINGS & CHIPS $5.45 EAT IN OR TAKE OUT THURS., FRI. & SAT. NITES PIZZA 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Barb and Ken Graber and Clarence and Rose Marie Bishop are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Kathy Lynne George on September 19, p.m. Melville Church, Brussels Ontario. Open reception to follow at BMG. to Michael Saturday 1992 at 6:30 Presbyterian GRADUATION MICHELLE CRONIN Tom and Cheryl Cronin, Blyth, are pleased to announce that their daughter, Michelle Anita, has recently passed the Insurance Brokers Licensing Examinations administered by the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario. Michelle Is employed by Cardiff and Mulvey Real Estate and Insurance Limited of Brussels. Congratulations and love from Ron, Scott, mum, dad, family and friends. I Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 18-24 Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 PM Sun.-Thurs. 8 PM