HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-09, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1994. PAGE 27.
Blyth ’s 20th season
ends with a bang E ntertainment
The Blyth Festival has done it
again! Canadian plays, audience
enthusiasm and imaginative hard
work have created a new
excitement at the Festival.
The four mainstage productions
drew a paid attendance of 79.4 per
cent or 31,081 people, an increase
of 29 per cent over the previous
year.
He Won't Come In From the
Barn by Ted Johns was a huge
success, drawing 12,346 seats or
94.4 per cent capacity. It was held
over for one week, which was sold
out.
Glengarry School Days by Anne
Chislett drew 73.1 per cent of
capacity, 6,654 seats. Bouncing
Back by Suzanne Finlay played to
5,897 people, 70.8 per cent of
capacity, and The Black Bonspiel of
Wullie MacCrimmon by W.O.
Mitchell sold 6,184 seats,
representing 71.6 per cent capacity.
Special events have played a
major part in the success of the
season. The Twentieth Year
Retrospective brought back many
wonderful artists from the past
including Miles Potter, Kate
Trotter, Trish Vanstone, Bob King,
Jim Schaefer, Seana McKenna,
Jack Blum and John Roby. The
audience enjoyed great moments
from past hits as well as a fabulous
meal in the courtyard.
Moxy Friivous, Don Harron and
Catherine McKinnon, as well as
Graham and Eleanor Townsend all
donated their time and talent this
year.
The great Gala Dinner Auction of
'94 was organized by a veritable
phalanx of volunteers under the
direction of board member Gayle
Waters. It was not only a huge
financial success but great fun for
all the lucky bidders.
Finally, board member Duncan
McGregor has produced and
directed a wonderful children's
show Peter and the Wolf which
played to over 3,500 children from
Oct. 24 to Oct. 29 in Blyth
Memorial Community Hall.
This year's success has been due
to the tremendous team spirit which
created the Blyth Festival. There is
a feeling of "coming of age" as the
Festival approaches its 21st
birthday in 1995. And everyone is
applauding!
Blyth Novices down Mitchell
On Thursday, Nov. 3, Michael
Bean scored an unassisted goal in
the first period, to put the Blyth
Novice team ahead of Mitchell II.
This score remained unchanged
until the third period, when
Michelle Cook squirted the puck
into the comer of the net to add
another point for the home team.
Micah Loder and Bradley Schmidt
assisted on the Cook goal that
ended the game 2-0.
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Blyth
travelled to Clinton for a dynamic
duel on ice. Every player seemed
poised for the rapid end-to-end
plays that persisted throughout the
game.
After a scoreless first period,
Blyth's Neil Salverda won a
scrimmage in front of Clinton's
goalie and poked the puck over the
line. Taylor Hesselwood assisted.
Clinton soon retaliated as Shayne
Andrews attained a similar goal by
pushing the rebound under Blyth's
net-minder. Eric Jarrett, Hessel
wood and Salverda assisted on the
go-ahead goal by Blyth's Kirk
Stewart.
Again, Clinton evened the score,
with a rising successful shot over
Jarrett's shoulder by Curtis Blake.
Blyth came gunning back, as
Tyler Kernighan passed to Cole
Stewart who laced in a sharp shot
from the point.
In the final minutes of the game,
despite the odds of playing short-
handed and Clinton pulling their
goalie for the extra attacker, Blyth
put together some smart, heads-up
shifts that kept Clinton at bay, and
allowed Blyth to record the 3-2
win.
Brussels Tykes play well
The Brussels L'll Ringers (Tykes)
gave the fans plenty of entertain
ment for more than their money's
worth at the season opener. A very
well played and solid team
performance had the L'll Ringers
notch their first victory. They
crushed their opponents, the Zurich
Pre-Tykes 11-5.
Veteran Cory Chapman led the
way with five goals. With plenty of
determination Matthew White
scored two. Brent Wheeler dis
played some of his father's form to
get two goals. Phillip Wedow got
his first ever goal, while a five-
year-old recruit from the Wingham
PeeWees
tie game
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one back, then Blyth's Darryl
Postma tied the game with four
minutes to play to earn the tie.
Blyth's goals were registered by
Drew Corneil with two, Kyle
Anderson, Chris Carter and Darryl
Postma. Assists went to K.
Anderson, Bryce Toll and Tyler
Stewart. Jon Kochis and Dean
Wilson provided the goaltending
duties for Blyth.
The PeeWees meet Listowel II
this Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 in
Blyth. Come on out and support the
local teams.
Bluewater Office Equipment,
Wingham 357-1554
Something Special, Exeter, 235-1252
2:30 p.m. All tickets $6.00
Special Bookings for Groups:
Family Performance
Phone the Festival Box Office for Information on Group
Discounts and Dining Specials at the Blyth Inn.
Tickets are available at:
Blyth Festival Box Office 523-9300
Campbell's Photography, Goderich 524-7532
Crossroads Gifts, Clinton 482-5055
bnstmas
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RANK
Centre announces musicals
One of the most popular forms of
entertainment is the Broadway
musical. The Centre In The Square
has played host to many of the
classics over the years and 1995
will be no exception.
"Last year, we offered a six show
series, anchored by Les Miserables.
Theatre-goers told us they really
liked that series and we have
worked over the past few months to
put together another, similar
musical theatre series," said Centre
General Manager, Dan Donaldson.
"I am pleased to announce The
Centre's second Musical Theatre
Series, entitled The New York
Connection."
The New York Connection series
brings to The Centre four classics
of the musical stage. Oliver in
January, Camelot and The Barber
of Seville in February, and The Will
Rogers Follies in April.
Music lovers are invited to create
a two-show series for the low price
)f$60, $70, or $75.
As well, once a two-show series
has been purchased, series holders
are entitled to purchase tickets to
the May presentation of the
Andrew Lloyd Webber hit musical
Cats. "Only series subscribers will
be able to purchase Cats tickets at
this time as the box office for Cats
does not open until after Christmas,
in February in fact."
Everyone who purchases tickets
to any of these five shows also has
the chance to win a trip to for two
to see a musical in New York City.
The trip includes transportation to
the airport, flight, two nights first
class accommodation and a pair of
tickets to a Broadway show of
choice.
Take Note!
Mark Your Calendar
Minor Hockey, Justin Ihompson, *°r
showed good speed to score on a ^an Fgmond Foundation
breakaway.
Adam Corbett stunned the crowd
with many saves, his first time in
net. Chase Chapman and Tom
Cronin, two 4-year-olds made
several appearances getting ready
to lead the squad some day.
Veterans Brett Hunt, Nathan
Prior and Scott Phillips showed
some great skating improvements.
Chris Corbett, Christopher Jutzi,
Adam McClure and Andrew
McDonald delighted parents with
great first time performances.
A Celebration of
Christmas
with special guests:
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH CHOIR
Sunday, November 20 - 8:00
i1 CRAFT
SHOW
Saturday, November 19
Sunday, November 20
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
at the
Seaforth
Community Centre
Tickets:
$20. each
Advance
$25. each
at Door
(GST incl.)
Blyth Memorial Hall
Available at: Blyth Festival Office, Blyth
Decorating, Carol’s Candies and Collectibles -
Blyth, Christmas and Country - Blyth, Goderich
Entertainer - Goderich, Bluewater Office Supply -
Wingham, Merle’s Coffee Nook - Mitchell
CREDIT CARD PHONE ORDERS: 1-800-465-7829
Blyth Festival
presents
A Night of the Best
Stand-Up Comedy
Saturday 26 November 1994
8:30 p.m.
Blyth Memorial Community Hall
All tickets $15.00* * * *