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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-23, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019. PAGE 23. Entertainment Leisure& Huron County Cultural Development Officer Rick Sickinger is greatly encouraged after the first consultation session on the new cultural plan held in Blyth last week. The session, held in Memorial Hall, was standing room-only and brought together dozens of local stakeholders and residents interested in arts, heritage and culture. The cross-section and diversity of those who attended, he said, was impressive and it made for an extremely productive day to get the cultural plan ball rolling. “I was very delighted with the turnout,” Sickinger said. “It was a full house with lots of passion and enthusiasm.” He said that organizers came away with plenty of ideas to focus on in the coming months, including a list of approximately 20 “key topics” residents would like to see emphasized in arts, culture and heritage in Huron County in the coming years. Organizers worked with chart paper, documenting some of the key areas of focused discussed that night. Those notes then made their way back to the Huron County administration offices for further discussion among staff members. In the coming weeks, Sickinger said he would be conducting one-on- one interviews with local arts stakeholders and others to get some further ideas, but he says the process is off to a great start. The next step, Sickinger said, will be to create an online survey to conduct further research and collect feedback from residents who were unable to make it to that first seminar. The research being conducted right now, he said, will point to areas of focus that the residents highlighted. When staff get together to discuss the ideas further, it will then be determined whether the county has the resources to carry out the recommendations. That entire process will all roll out in due course. For more information on the Huron County cultural plan or its arts, culture and heritage sector, visit the Huron County website at huroncounty.ca. 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Donations accepted at Blyth Memorial Hall May 29th and 30th from 9 am until 8 pm. For more information or to volunteer call Deb at 519-523-4792. 431 Queen St. Your Next Chapter Awaits.... at the Blyth Repository of History Used Book Sale being held at Blyth Memorial Hall 431 Queen St. Friday, May 31st 5 pm - 8 pm Saturday, June 1st 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, June 2nd 9 am - 2 pm Friday, May 31st 5 pm - 8 pm Saturday, June 1st 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, June 2nd 9 am - 2 pm Full house The first consultation session for the new Huron County cultural plan was held at Memorial Hall in Blyth last week. The turnout was promising, and Huron County Cultural Development Officer Rick Sickinger says it was a great start to the initiative. (Deb Sholdice photo) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Festival singers announce show The Blyth Festival Singers are pleased to announce their final concert of the season, “Colours and Jazz”. The Singers’ popular cabaret variety concert, dinner and auction is coming up on May 25 at the Varna Complex, on Mill Road just west of the village. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction before dinner while libations from the bar are available. Then, treat yourself to our signature full course meal and desserts. Lively toonie auctions will punctuate the evening, as well - with a chance to win even more fabulous prizes. Don’t forget to bring your toonies! “Colours and Jazz” will feature an eclectic mix of contemporary and jazz pieces by the choir, in addition to solos and small group numbers that further showcase the talented singers. Patrons are guaranteed a colourful “variety” show that will make you feel anything but the blues! The Howlin’ Dog Vintage Jazz Band has been playing a mixture of traditional jazz styles since its formation in 2002. The band’s mission is to preserve vintage jazz standards and to introduce them to a new audience. Based in the Kincardine area, the six-piece group has performed at many music festivals and celebrations, performed in concert for members of the London Jazz Society and played at the City of Burlington summer music series and in Jazz by the Bay in the Blue Mountains. The frontline is made up of Dave Jewett on trumpet and flugelhorn, Al Mullin on trumpet, Steve Hasbury on clarinet and saxes and Dave Schmalz on trombone. Rhythm comes from Ron Daniels on guitar, Karen Weber on bass and Mike Kelley on drums. Dave and Karen look after vocals. The Howlin’ Dog Vintage Jazz Band’s unusual name is a nod to Karen’s yellow lab, Jake, who insists on howling along with every tune in the key of B flat! The Howlin’ Dog Vintage Jazz Band plans to finish off the evening with a dance set after dinner while the auction bids are tallied! Seating for this event is limited so reserve your spot soon. For a full-course meal and concert, tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children ages six-12. Call the Blyth Festival box office at 519-523- 9300 or go online to their events page www.blythfestival.com. As the show approaches, call 519-482- 9265 or 519-482-9660 for availability, or ask any Blyth Festival Singer. The Blyth Festival Singers are a community-based choral group under the umbrella of the Blyth Centre for the Arts, and under the professional direction of Sharon Poelstra. Susan Alexander CFP CLU CHS www.sholdicefinancial.com PEAK Investment Services Inc. Light refreshments provided Watch for more seminars to come! Kim Perrier FINANCIAL ADVISOR Mutual funds are provided through PEAK Investment Services Inc. All other products and services are provided through Sholdice Financial Services. Investing 101 Brussels Public Library Meeting Room Please call Kim at 519-887-2662 or 519-887-9594 to reserve your space Please join us May 29th 7-8:30 pm for