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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-10-14, Page 27E ntertainment r ~i ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’ at The Grand The Grand Theatre's Artistic Director Martha Henry announced casting on Oct. 5 of the world pre­ mier stage production of Henry Farrell's cult-classic Whatever Hap­ pened to Baby Jane, which will open Jan. 15. Acclaimed actress Kate Reid will play the role of Blanche, the movie queen now restricted to a wheelchair as a result of a tragic car accident. Having most recently performed on Broadway this is Miss Reid's first Grand appearance. The title role of Jane, the jealous and vengeful younger sister, who must wait on Blanche hand and foot will be played by Janet Wright. She last appeared at the Grand as Maxine in the 1989/90 production of Bordertown Cafe. Sheila McCarthy plays the role of Edna, the maid, who is suspicious of Jane. Familiar to audiences for her appearances in such feature films as I've Heard the Mermaids Singing, Diehard II and Stepping Out, this is her first appearance at the Grand since 1984. Playing the role of Edwin the opportunistic piano accompanist hired to help Jane with her stage comeback is Bernard Hopkins, a former director of the Stratford Festival Young Company and for­ mer Artistic Director of The Grand Theatre. He has performed in major theatres across the country and was most recently at The Grand in the role of the Doctor in the 1990-91 production of Woman in Mind. Ea?MG,4AZ4 It’s Time To Dine Out! Winning artist Jill Speiran, daughter of Brad and Gayle Speiran, a grade 3 student at Grey Central School won third place in the Safety Awareness Poster Contest in Huron and Perth, sponsored by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association. John Brenders of Seaforth, Chairman of the IAPA presented Jill's award, saying between 3000 and 5000 posters were entered in the contest. Jill won in the grade 1-3 category. Area people attend wedding BOWLER-STEWART The marriage of Nancy Bowler, daughter of Ken and Marlene Bowler of RR7, London and Scott Stewart was solemnized at Hamil­ ton Road Presbyterian Church in London on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1992 at 2 p.m. The reception and dinner that fol­ lowed was held at the Maltese Canadian Club. The happy couple then departed on a honeymoon trip to Hawaii. Those attending from this area were Nancy's relatives, Wayne, Hope and John Lowe, Murray, Ruth, John and Nicole Lowe, Jim, Ann, Tracy and Tina Bosman, Dianne and Sandy Huether, Dave, Karen, Donald, Darryl, David and Krista Hastings, Mary Lowe and Joe and Ethel Brewer. f** .. 11Rutabaga Festival Suitcase Dance Nov. 6/92 featuring the Country Companions dancing from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. lunch provided lots & lots of prizes Yot^oul^be^hcJucky^dJinner^ WINGHAM AND AREA PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES INC. is pleased to invite you to their 3rd ANNUAL MEETING Guest Speaker: Heather Balfour, Executive Director of The Community Hospice Association of Ontario Refreshments will be served Memberships available prior to the start of the meeting Date: Oct. 22,1992 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Nursing Assistants Training Centre Catherine St., Wingham, Ontario THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,1992. PAGE 27. Scholarship Members of the Women's Institute honoured Maryon Dow, of RR3, Wingham, second from left, with the annual Wl scholarship during the county rally in Brussels on Oct.5. From left are: Huron East President Leone Foerter, Margaret Mclnroy, the alternate board director for subdivision II of the FWIO and Jane Muegge Rural Organization Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Be a part of our Christmas cookbook! One Hundred Voice Mass Choir and Blyth Festival Singers All you can eat (Beef SupperSaturday, October 24 8 p.m. Blyth Memorial Community Hall Adults: $6.00 Children: $3.00 Oct. 15 Blyth Memorial Hall 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Call the Blyth Festival Office to reserve your tickets. Adults: $8.00 Children: $4.00 Preschoolers: Free 523-9300 Another InvitationA joint presentation of the Blytli f estival Singers and the Ontario Choral f ederation.to STUDENTS, PARENTS, GUARDIANS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS from F.E. MADILL SECONDARY SCHOOL to attend an ORGANIZATIONAL and INFORMATION MEETING on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the SCHOOL LIBRARY AGENDA: 1. Goal Setting 2. Organizational structure 3. Guest Speaker - Deb Homuth - Transition Years - Co-ordinator, Huron County Board of Education