HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-11-11, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 , 1992. PAGE 27.
E ntertainment Gala Auction
a huge success
‘Miss Julie9 at Under grand
The Grand Theatre opens its
1992-1993 season downstairs in the
McManus with a world premiere
adaptation of August Strindberg's
acclaimed masterpiece of class
structure and repressed sexuality,
Miss Julie. The production features
a new translation by renowned
Scandinavian scholar John Lingard,
formerly of the University of
Western Ontario, which has been
collectively adapted by the
company to London.
Miss Julie opens on Friday, Nov.
20 and continues Until Dec. 5.
Written by one of the modem
world's greatest dramatists, Miss
Julie tells the history of a young
woman from a prominent family
who, on New Year's Eve, demands
a dance with her father's man
servant. Jean, an opportunist, gives
in the seduction. Almost immedi
ately the spell breaks. And as they
make plans to run away together,
Jean reveals his true, animalistic
nature. Miss Julie - willingly
holding the end of the leash - is
dragged into the darkness of her
personal hell.
Returning to The Grand Theatre
to play the role of Julie is Kristina
Nicoll, who last year starred in The
Grand's If Betty Should Rise.
Michael McManus, a native of
London, will play the role of Jean.
He is well known to London
audiences for his starring role as
Cale in the 1991 prod' ction of
Fire, and for his portrayal last
season of Gilles in Warriors.
Making her Grand Theatre c^but
in the part of Kirstin is Allegra
Fulton who recently received rave
reviews for her work in the Buddies
In Bad Times production of Long,
Long Way To Paradise.
Martha Henry directs this world
premiere production which features
design by John Thompson and
lighting by Russell Dufton.
What a great evening!
That was the consensus among
those who attended the Blyth
Festival's Gala Dinner Auction on
Saturday, Oct. 17. The biennial
event, a major fundraiser for the
Festival, raised a net amount of
almost $26,000.
“We are extremely pleased with
the outcome”, sad Philippa Borgal,
one of the organizers. “You never
know how much money an event
like this will bring in - all sorts of
things can affect how much a
person will bid on an item, things
we have no control over. We just
worked as hard as we could to
to help auction them . The two
highest selling items of the evening
were a trip to Prince Edward Island
for two (including airfare, hotel and
Anne of Green Gables tickets and
the Labatt's corporate box at the
SkyDome for a Blue Jays game.
One of the highlights of the
evening was the meal itself which
received loud praise. The dinner,
served to over 200 people, was
lovingly prepared by Auction
Committee members and
volunteers, under ,<the expert
guidance of Carol Irwin of the
Blyth Inn, assisted by Gail Grant of
Bayfield.
Habitat meeting in Clinton
round up a diverse selection of
auction items from across Canada,
and then sat back and crossed our
fingers!”
Adding to the fun was the
presence of two well-known
celebrities: John Dawe, newsanchor
at Global TV, and Marilyn Brooks,
top Canadian fashion designer.
Both had donated items and were
invited by auctioneer Richard Lobb
HELPING THE WORLD
WRITE NOW
CODE
Self-sufficiency through literacy
in the developing world
For information call 1-800-661-CODE
An information meeting will be
held Dec. 5 at Wesley-Willis
United Church, for persons
interested in starting a Habitat For
Humanity affiliate in Huron
County.
Habitat for Humanity Interna
tional is a non-profit, non
government organization dedicated
to eliminating poverty housing
throughout the world. Operating
from an ecumenical Christian basis,
Habitat is now working in nearly
40 countries and has built,
rehabilitated or repaired 17,000
homes in partnership with needy
people since it was founded in
1976.
Using volunteer labour and
donations from churches,
corporations, and community
organizations, Habitat builds
simple homes and sells them - for
no profit and with no interest - to
families who do not have adequate
places in which to live. The new
home owners monthly mortgage
payments are returned to a
revolving fund which is used to
build more homes for more
families.
There are presently 10 habitat
affiliates in Canada, and 27
prospective affiliates.
“There is a need for this
organization in Huron County,”
according to Allan Dettweiler, a
Habitat spokesman. “We may not
have slums in this area, but we do
have families living in homes
which lack proper plumbing or
electrical systems or have severe
structural problems. Other homes
are inadequate because of family
size or perhaps a family is paying
too much of their income towards
rent.”
Award
The last All Around Cord was presented to Lesley Elliott,
right, by Brussels Guide leader Janet Mitchell at a special
ceremony on Thursday. The award has been discontinued.
Graduation
KRISTA LEE LAWRIE
Rob and Carole Lawrie of
Blyth are pleased to
announce the graduation of
their daughter Krista from
Ontario Business College,
Kitchener with honours in
Dental Assisting. Krista has
recently passed the C.D.A.
exam and is presently
employed by Dr. Reena
Gajjar, St. Thomas.
Congratulations Krista
Forthcoming
Marriage
RICHMOND - VADER
Anne Exel of Brussels and
Jack Vader of Bradford are
pleased to announce the
forthcoming marriage of
their daughter, Michelle
Janice to Darren James, son
of Bruce and Ula Richmond
of Blyth. The ceremony will
be held on November 21,
1992 at 3:00 p.m. in Brussels
Presbyterian Church.
Reception to follow at
B.M.G. Community Centre,
Brussels.
Joure invited...
Saturday (December 12
is the date, for the
Blyth Lions Club
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
BANQUET & DANCE
Social 91our 6:30
%oast (Beef (Dinner 7:30
(Dancing 9:00 to 1:00
to the music of 'Sunrise'
Book Early and Save
Tickets paid by Dec. 1/92
$30.00 per couple
After Dec. 1
$35.00 per couple
Jn Contact Lloyd Sippel
JrVTL at 523-9694for tickets