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The Citizen, 1993-09-22, Page 23Peek at the past A group of 16 Model T's and Buicks made a brief stop in Brussels on the weekend. The Southern Ontario Region Horseless Carriage Club of America were out for their final tour of the 1993 season. The members from across south central Ontario gather three times each year with their antique cars, which date from 1909 to 1915, for a weekend drive through different parts of the province. Playhouse breaks records "TWO THUMBS _UP!" "A grand slam for baseball fans of all ages!" LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1993. PAGE 23. Community Living Assoc. hosts annual fundraiser By Bonnie Gropp "If you can't laugh at yourself, you haven't heard Lome Elliott". So states a review from Regina's The Leader-Post regarding the comedian who is making his first Blyth appearance at Memorial Hall Sept. 25. A native of Montreal, Lorne Elliott has been delighting audi- ences with his monologues and music for well over a decade. His act began he says during his years at Memorial University where he was studying to be a biologist. "I started working in clubs to earn my way through and it wasn't long before I noticed my jokes between songs were being enjoyed as much as the music," he said. "I don't really have the mind of a scientist anyway. I enjoyed the per- forming more and I seemed to be getting paid more so I am now an artiste." Mr. Elliott, who has been haled The summer season at Huron Country Playhouse has surpassed the previous season. Figures recently released indicate that 65,000 people attended the Playhouse this summer, 5,000 more than the year before. The undisputed hit of the season was Fiddler On The Roof playing to capacity audiences of 101 per cent. HCP audiences are now included in the 50 million who have seen "The World's Most Acclaimed Musical" world wide. A distant second was the opening musical Oliver! playing to 93 per cent, followed by Barefoot In The Park 92 per cent, Out Of Order 91 per cent and Wait Until Dark 77 per cent. A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline which re-opened Playhouse II full time played to 94 per cent capacity. The Especially For Adults concert series which includes The Legends Of Rock N' Roll and the All That Jazz Series played to 67 per cent while the Especially For by critics for his fresh, non-aggres- sive approach to humour says his routines are based on his percep- tions of life. "There is a lot of story telling and no attacking the guy in the front row." His inspiration comes fromevery- day happenings which he finds absurd. "It's sort of like the view- point that the world is full of idiots and I'm the only sane one." He has found humour in such things as organized religion, astrol- ogy and the way Canadians fail to dress properly for the climate. Mr. Elliott says that of his mate- rial 60 percent is "stuff" that has been in the show for awhile because "I know I can't get any- thing any better." The other 40 per- cent is material for which he says he has the beginning and ending. It fills out while he's kibitzing with the audience. Mr. Elliott has been on stage from Newfoundland to Los Angles. In 978 he founded the musical Kids concert series played to 50 per cent. Subscriptions are now on sale for the 1994 Summer Season which will run from June 14 - Sept. 3. Beginning the 23rd Season will be Peter Pan (June 14 - July 2). Next will be the comedy that has been a sensation on Broadway, London's West End and across Canada, Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor (July 5 - July 16). Twists, turns and sudden shocks will keep you spellbound until the very last minute in Ira Levin's Deathtrap (July 19 - July 30). Not Now, Darling (August 2 - August 16) by Ray Cooney and John Chapman makes fun of attempted infidelity and the tangle of misunderstandings. This farce set box office records in London, Paris and Broadway. Closing the 1994 Season will be Rogers and Hammerstein's classical musical Oklahoma! (August 16 - September 3). Based on Lynn Rigg's "Green Grow The Lilacs", comedy duo "Free Beer" which toured till 1982. He opened for Rodney Dangerfield in New York City and for Jay Leno at Theatre St-Denis in Montreal. Since 1986 he has appeared at the Montreal "Just for Laughs Comedy Festival" which his seg- ments being selected for TV, thanks to their universal appeal. He has appeared as well on numerous talk and variety shows. An award winning playwright, Mr. Elliott has written screenplays, television comedies, skits and com- edy revues. One of his shows "What Else is On" had two episodes produced by CBC TV in 1990. For all his travels and experience Mr. Elliott says he has never even passed through Blyth and is very much looking forward to bring his humour here. His performance is the first in Blyth's 1993/94 Festival of Enter- tainment Series. Oklahoma! opened on Broadway on March 31, 1943 and a golden era in the musical theatre was born. An empty room needs no light! The Wingham and District Community Living Association held the first Early Bird draw Sept. 17 for the Annual Lottery and Dinner Dance. Winner of the $500 early bird prize was Eileen McGlynn. The draw was made by John Chippa, CKNX at the Association's administration office on Josephine St. The next early bird draw will be held Oct. 22. The remaining 20 prizes (10 draws for $1,000 and 10 draws for $100) will be drawn at the dinner and dance Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Lucknow Community Centre. A limited number of tickets is still available at the Wingham and District Community Living Association office (357-3562). This is the fifteenth year of hosting the Annual Lottery and Dinner Dance, which is also the Association's main fundraising event. Proceeds from the Lottery will be used to ensure quality supports and services for people with developmental disabilities. Though the majority of funding is provided by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, a portion needs to be raised by the Association. These funds allow the Association to pay for the non- funded portions of service delivery. The Association has also recently become a member agency of the United Way which may assist the Association in funding specific projects. The Association provides STAG AND DOE for LEAH RICHMOND AND TRACY TYLER Saturday, Sept. 25/93 Auburn Hall For tickets call Tracy Badley 523-9564 Age of Majority supports geared to each person in Residential Services, Employment Services and continues to develop a variety of support options for people. Engagement TYLER - RICHMOND Keith and Olwen Richmond of Blyth and Keith Tyler of Luck- now are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of Leah Darlene to Tracy Terence on October 2, 1993, Trinity-Anglican Church, Blyth. Open reception to follow, 9 p.m., Blyth Memorial Hall. 5-fappy. 60th Birthday '.Dad (Bert Lyon) September 24 Love — Joanne, Wayne & Jane, Justin & Brittany, Ron & Kathy, Laura, Kerissa & A.J., Calvin & Cheryl, Michelle & Jordan. E ntertainment Critics like comedian's style CORRECTION The opening of the entertainment and fine dining facility in Vanastra advertised as Champ's Family Restaurant and Champ's Sports Bar will be known as - TIMNICKS FAMILY RESTAURANT & TIMNICKS SPORTS BAR Watch for Our Opening to be announced soon.