The Citizen, 1994-05-18, Page 23Stratford Express
takes you to Illyria
The 10th annual Stratford
Express will ride the rails to the
Festival's production of Twelfth
Night on Saturday, May 28. This
black tie extravaganza begins at 3
p.m. with a reception at Toronto's
Union Station. Passengers board a
private Stratford-bound train,
decorated as the tropical island
Illyria, and spent two fun-filled
hours indulging in Hiram Walker
specialties and a gourmet dinner
prepared by Avant-Gout Fine
Foods.
Once in Stratford, guests are
whisked to the Festival Theatre for
a 7 p.m performance of Shake
speare's romantic comedy Twelfth
Night.
Confused genders and unrequited
love help to complicate matters in
the humorous fantasy, Twelfth
Night. Accidentally separated, a
twin brother and sister unwittingly
wreak havoc on the emotions of
almost everyone they encounter on
Illyria, the mythical kingdom by
the sea. This production of Twelfth
Night is directed by the Festival's
Artistic Director Richard Monette,
with fantastical designs by Debra
Hanson and music by Stanley
Silverman.
After the performance, guests re
board the Express and travel back
to Toronto, enjoying desserts,
liqueurs and on-board entertain
ment amidst a not-so-silent silent
Lieut, Gov. to attend
auction. Items up for bid on the
auction block include a special
Blue Jays package containing a
baseball autographed by Roberto
Alomar, four tickets to a game, and
an invitation to go to the dugout for
batting practice, or a morning a
CTV where the lucky recipient will
watch a taping of Canada AM and
then go out for breakfast with co
host, Valerie Pringle, or an original
design sketch by Debra Hanson
from the 1994 production of
Twelfth Night, or a personalized
message appearing for 24 hours on
a Pixieboard along the Gardiner
Express Way, just to name a few.
"The 10th anniversary of the
Express is a real milestone for the
Festival and we're delighted that it
continues to be a sell-out," explains
Shawn St. Michael, director of
development. "Over 10 years,
7,000 attendees have helped raise
well over $1 million from this
exceptional event."
Co-chaired by Marjorie Lenz and
Suzanne Weiss, and organized by
more than 40 committed volun
teers, this magical event is
sponsored for the seventh consecu
tive season by Hiram Walker, the
spirits and wine sector of Allied-
Lyons PLC.
Tickets for the Stratford Express
are $300 each, and are available
through the Festival's Special
Events Associate Tenny
Nigoghossian at (416) 363-4711.
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High stepping
This quartet of male dancers from the advanced class of the Carry On Cloggers did their
routine to High Horse, when the group presented a charity show in Blyth on Sunday
afternoon and evening. The $3,000 in proceeds was divided equally between the Clinton
Public Hospital, the Family Literacy Festival and the Huron Special Olympics. From left are:
Harold Jardin, Gary Black, Don Jewitt and Gary Preszcator.
Soundsation plans show
Now in its fifth season, the 75-
voice choir Soundsation is prepar
ing for a June homecoming to
Teeswater to present a night of
"music in motion," says Chairper
son Wanda Inglis.
The group was first formed to
entertain at the Old Boys' Reunion
in Teeswater in 1989 and has gone
on to one sold-out concert after
another.
The 75 members of the chorus
are lead by director Byron Ballagh
and choreographer Erin Dale.
Ms Inglis says this year's show,
titled 'Keep on Dancing' has the
emphasis on dancing.
The troupe is known for its ver
satility and the wide range of emo
tions it can elicit. The show will
include tear-jerkers such as Eric
Clapton's Tears in Heaven and
Michael Jackson's Heal the World.
For those who attended last fall's
performance at the BMG Commu
nity Centre in Brussels, the energy
of the entertainment is well known.
Ms Inglis says, "Expect to sec and
hear music in motion."
Soundsation will be performing
at the Teeswater arena on June 3
and 4. Tickets can be obtained
locally through Oldfield Hardware,
Brussels and Bluewater Office Sup
plies, Wingham.
Bluewater opening
The Honourable Henry N.R.
Jackman, lieutenant governor of
Ontario, has accepted the invitation
of The Bluewater Summer Play
house to attend their Gala Opening
Night Production and Celebration
on July 5. His Honour will come to
Kinardine, attend the production of
Blue Champagne in the historic
dance pavilion of Kincardine.
This is the first time in six years
that a lieutenant governor has
visited this community on the
shores of Lake Huron. On July 1,
1988, the Honourable Lincoln
Alexander came to Kincardine to
celebrate Canada Day and
participate in some local opening
ceremonies.
The Bluewater Summer Play
house is the newest summer stock
theatre in Ontario, specializing in
cabaret musicals for the visitors to
the Bruce-Grey-uron area. This
summer they are presenting Blue
Champagne, Dames at Sea, and
Nunsense.
Ellen McFadyen, president of the
board of trustees, said, "We are
very excited that His Honour has
accepted our invitation. We believe
that this will be a very important
event in the history of Kincardine,
and the presence of the lieutenant
governor confirms this."
The Honourable Henry N.R.
Jackman has long been a supporter
of the Arts in Ontario and has
himself, served on the boards of
such organizations as The Canadian
Opera Company, The Stratford
Festival, and the Art Gallery of
Ontario.
Artistic Producer, John H.
Goddard, said "The opening night
of Blue Champagne was already
going to be a special event for our
community. Having the Lieutenant
Governor attend makes it all the
more exciting. We already have the
support of the Town Council and
the Mayor, the Kincardine Theatre
Guild, and other local organiza
tions. But to have this show of
support from the Province is a real
bonus to our efforts to get this
theatre established."
The Bluewater Summer Play
house will be performing from July
5 to Labour Day weekend. Tickets
are available from the Theatre Box
Office at 910 Queen Street,
Kincardine, or by calling (519)
396-5722.
The person you are most likely to
give first aid to is someone you
know. Often, it will be in your own
home.
hail from Paisley to Wingham and
Forthcoming
Marriage
Mr. George McClinchey and
Mr. & Mrs. William Fenton
announce the forthcoming
marriage of their children,
Terry-Anne and James
Matthew on Saturday, May 28.
The open reception will be
held at 9 p.m. at the Lucknow
Community Centre.
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ftnnwersary Social
There will be a
social for
Marian & Frank
Hallahan
in honor of their
25th Anniversary
at Auburn Hall
May 21st - 8 p.m.
Everyone Welcome
SOUNDSATION
presents
j£EEP ON DANCING
70 voice chorus & stage band
June 3rd & 4th, 1994
7:59 p.m.
at
TEESWATER ARENA
Teeswater
Tickets $8.00 each
Available at Oldfield Hardware, or Bluewater
Office Supply or from any choir member