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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-14, Page 23E ntertainment THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1994. PAGE 23. Singers celebrate Christmas Get me offa here Matthew Chalmers doesn't care about treats from Santa Claus, he just wants off his knee. Matthew was one of many children who enjoyed a cartoon at Blyth Memorial Hall on Dec. 10 before Santa dropped in for a visit. Orchestra London presents Celtic show orchestra London continues to present new and innovative programs with A Celtic Evening, Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. at Centennial Hall. Celebrating the Celtic heritage of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the orchestra will present the traditional music of this culture. Performers include Alistair Brown, folk singer; Sharlene Wallace, Celtic harp; The Sutherland Highland Dancers; The Canadian Welsh Choir; and pipes under the direction of Major Archie Caims. Brian Jackson, a Cornish-Celt will conduct. Genie winners at The Grand The winners of this year's Best Actress Genies will collaborate on Oleanna, the next play on The Grand Theatre's Mainstage. The 15th Annual Genie Awards presented on Dec. 7, Sandra Oh won in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for her performance in Double Happiness, and Martha Henry won in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for her performance in Mustard Bath. Sandra Oh will co-star with Rod Beattie (Dora Mavor Moore Award-winner for The Wingfield Trilogy) in Oleanna, David Stratford receipts set record General Manager Gary Thomas announced recently that the Stratford Festival's 42nd Season has concluded with an operating net income of $87,902 on a budget of $23,394,500. As reported in mid-November, box office receipts for the season exceeded $17,000,000 setting a new box office sales record. The Festival's accumulates surplus at Oct. 31 amounts to $116,791. "Increased box office receipts, increased ancillary income and careful expense management have all contribute to the positive result we arc reporting today. Richard Monette's inaugural season was an artistic triumph, and audiences responded enthusiastically to the excellent offerings on all our Last year, Orchestra London presented Post Cards from Edinburgh, a sold-out musically speaking concert which featured Scottish music by Maxwell Davies, MacMillan, MacCrimmon and MacKenzie. This concert was enthusiastically received and provided the impetus for A Celtic Evening. Selections at A Celtic Evening will include Vaughan Williams Folk Song Suite plus traditional favourites like Loch Lomond, Comin thro the Rye and Carrickfergus. Call 679-8778 for tickets. Mamet's provocative drama about language and power, which will be directed by Martha Henry. First auditioned by Martha Henry two years ago when she had just graduated from The National Theatre School, Sandra Oh has taken the spotlight with her performance in The Diary of Evelyn Lau (CBC), for which she won the 1994 FIPA D'Or at Cannes at the Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels, Borduras and Me (CBC/Adrienne Clarkson Presents) and Double Happiness (First Generation Film). stages," Mr. Thomas said. He went on to thank the corporations and individuals who supported the Festival this season Bly th UCW meets Blyth UCW at its special .Christmas meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8 experienced a "Celebration of Joy" through music, worship, messages and fellowship. The event began with a pot luck dinner. Susan Howson, using her auto harp, led in a singsong. Special music was provided by Rev. Steve and Kate Huntley. Guest speaker was Rev. Bruce The Blyth Festival Singers presented Bach's Christmas Oratorio on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Wesley Willis United in Clinton. Guest artists included Catherine Sadler, soprano, Sarah Parkenson, Contralto, Julie Meyers, trumpet, Mike Wood, tympani and readings were provided by five Brussels Public School students. A special highlight of the afternoon concert was the Brussels Public School Junior Choir, directed by Joan Perrie, and accompanied by Joanne King. The Munsch at McManus Murmel, Murmel, Mortimer, Munsch, adapted from Robert Munsch stories by Kim Selody, is running in The Grand's McManus Theatre from Dec. 13, 1994 to Jan. 7, with performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The stories of Robert Munsch have become a popular December tradition at The Grand! For the fourth year, a play based on Munsch stories is being presented in the McManus for the holiday season. The stories in the show this year are some old favourites and some never performed before; they include Angela's Airplane, Mortimer, The Boy in the Drawer, The Dark, Murmel Murmel Murmel and Pigs. Murmel, Murmel, Mortimer, Munsch features Grand newcomers Carol Anderson, Glenn Bang, Shauna Black and Kim Kuhteubl. The show is directed by Kim Renders (Flowers) with set and costume design by Dany Lyne and lighting design by Jennifer Speaking the day after the Genie Awards, Martha Henry said, "I'm really delighted that The Grand will be showcasing this important young talent in such a challenging role. We're lucky to have managed to bring Sandar and Rod together for Oleanna. I can't think of two people better suited for this play. I lpok forward to rehearsals enormously." Oleanna previews at The Grand Jan. 10, 11 & 12, opens Friday, Jan. 13 and runs until Jan. 28 with performances Monday through Saturday evenings and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and announced that the revenue from fundraising reached an all- time high. In excess of $3,500,000 was raised in 1994. Cook of Seaforth. Using a story of a miracle in Hanse Harbour, Nfld. Rev. Cook illustrated how the courage that comes from faith helps people face all the trials of life. There are more things achieved by prayer than this world would ever dream, he said. Ask and you shall receive. : The celebration ended with a beautiful Christmas worship led by Lenora Davidson and Vera Badley. Ctrjurjrjrj v r.4 choir sang several selections and joined the Festival Singers for several others. At the evening performance Catherine Sadler presented two charming Christmas solos. Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride had Ian Sadler and Mike Wood doing an impromptu sleigh bell accom paniment. The Festival Singers are most grateful to the Brussels Public School Chdir for their hard work and enthusiastic participation and wish to thank Kevin Bernard for his Brumer. Murmel, Murmel, Mortimer, Munsch\ previewed Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m., opened Wednes day, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m., and runs through Saturday, Jan. 7 with performances Monday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There are no perfor mances on Monday, Dec. 26. For tickets call (519) 672-8800. PARK THEATRE The Citizen office in Brussels is open Weekdays exclud ing Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There is a slot in the door for your convenience when the office is closed. i TILL I STOPPED!” “PROVOCATIVE COMPELLING AND OTHER BIG WORDS!” -M.T. Head, READER'S INDIGESTION FRI.-THURS. DEC. 16-22 FRI. & SAT. 7 & IIM CARREY JEFF DANIELS “3 *3 *3 rex FREE Matinee Sponsored By Wingham's Merchants Little pascals Saturday December 17 2:00 p.m. LYCEUM THEATRE Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO Bring in this coupon for your chance to win a Movie Poster. Name: Phone: 1*3 *3 e3 participation at the Sunday evening concert. Thanks also to all the parents who provided transportation on a stormy Sunday afternoon for school choir members. MOM ~ CLASS OF *94 On Friday, October 21, 1994, after 8 years of hard work, Nancy Patricia Daer (nee Johnston) graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Western Ontario. Attending at the ceremony were her husband Ed, her children Terry & Patricia and a friend of the family, Kelly Colborne. Clto Gaston and Paul Beeston of the Toronto Blue Jays were also in attendance that day. Congratulations Mom, we are very proud of you!!! Love, Ed, Terry & Tricia ^CHRISTMAS S IS COMING! GIFT CERTIFICATES GOOD IDEA. wihew Hv .'t Aial'sxif flier ifhw kxmJilee hili leng hid mH.(niff iSd SdA <•?: 'A vi V vaiheArabto Ihrdh' .hidMfihis} Generations Starts Friday, December 16-22 Showtime 8:00 o.m.