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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-01-18, Page 19THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE BLYTH LEGION BRANCH 420 PRESENTS HANK WILLIAMS HIS LIFE MEMORIES Performed by: J.D. McNALL (BLYTH NATIVE) at BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL January 28, 1995 8:00 p.m. $8.00 ADVANCE $10.00 AT THE DOOR Call 523-9162 for more information Proceeds to Blyth Memorial Hall Open Reception BRIDGE - HENRY Donald and Mary Henry, Bluevale, and Karen and Harold Bridge, Brussels, are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Nancy Elizabeth and Verne Wilfred on December 21, 1994 in the Dominican Republic. We wish to extend an invitation to family and friends to celebrate this occasion at an open reception in honour of Verne and Nancy to be held at the BMG Community Centre, Brussels on Saturday, January 28, 1995. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. (Age of majority required). FRI. - THURS. JAN. 20-26 FRI. & SAT. 7 & 9:15 PM SUN. - THURS. 8 PM LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO k11(41.LAI (Ir ntr Zrli6 CHRInIOPHFR I t ri .40 bows. • A A A A A A Pi A A LYCEUM THEATRE Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information A A ;3 A A A 'A Pi A Pagemaster Fri, Sat & Tues. ONLY at 7:00 p.m. Matinee Sunday 2:00 p.m. Pi HELD OVER SHOWTIMES Fri,Sat & Tues. 9 p.m. Sun, Mori, Wed & Thurs. 8:00 p.m. "WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE MOST INTELLIGENT, INSIGHTFUL, ENLIGHTENING MOTION PICTURE, OF A LIFETIME!" JIM CARREY JEFF DANIELS DUMIVDUMER THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1995. PAGE 19. E ntertainmenti Hallett Happenings Students prepare for Gr. 9 Recalling a legend Doug McNall, a former Blyth resident, will croon the tunes of Hank Williams at a benefit concert at Blyth Memorial Hall on Jan. 28. Blyth native pays tribute to Hank The origins of country music will be heard at Blyth Memorial Hall on Jan. 28 when former Blyth resident Doug McNall presents a tribute to Hank Williams. Mr. McNall, along with five musicians, will tell the life and times of Hank, from his birth, to his, arrival on the country music scene and his untimely death at the young age of 29. The performance of 27 of Hank's best will be interspersed with com- Appealing to anyone with a love of adventure, a yearn for heroics and a belief that war makes for great theatre of the absurd, Billy Bishop Goes to War offers an evening of rollicking theatrical musical entertainment that is quintessentially Canadian. It returns to the Blyth Festival stage on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Based on the exploits of the Owen Sound-born World War I flying ace. Air Marshall William Bishop, the play enjoyed enormous success across Canada and abroad in the late 70s and early 80s. Its stop in Blyth provided a memorable night of 'theatre for the full house which attended the performance. Following each performance of David Mamet's controversial Oleanna playing at The Grand Theatre through Jan. 28, audiences will be invited to the Poster Lounge for an informal open discussion about the play. Other productions of Oleanna have sparked intense and varied responses from spectators; these sessions will provide the chance for Grand audience members to talk about their reactions to Mamet's work. 0/e.anna stars Rod Beattie and Sandra Oh; the production is directed by Martha Henry, with set and costumes designed by Astrid Janson and lighting designed by Kevin Fraser. Each post-show sess i on w ill feature one or two guest hosts, mentary on the legend's life. Mr. McNall, portraying Hank will be accompanied by Curly Walker on violin, Ron Coulthard on steel guitar,, Larry Baker on drums, Tom Bell on lead and John McNall on bass and vocals. The performance will benefit Blyth Memorial Hall and is spon- sored by the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Blyth Decorating. Cost of the tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. This remount of the play features an outstanding performance of Bishop by Bruce Dinsmore, accompanied by Robert Burns. Critics have written "the Bishop play soars...one of the most stirring and clever works in Canadian theatre...a magnificent perform- ance by Dinsmore...a Canadian classic if ever there was one." Reserved tickets for this entertaining afternoon's perform- ance are $15 and available from the Blyth Festival Box Office at 519- 523-9300 or the following ticket outlets: Campbell's Photography, Goderich 523-7532; Crossroads Gifts, Clinton 482-5855; Bluewater Office Equipment, Wingham 357- 1554; Something Special, Exeter 235-1252. including professors Kathleen Fraser, James Good, James Miller and Tom Sicss from the University of Western Ontario, Professor MaryAnn Ayim from the Faculty of Education, Althouse College, writer Welwyn Wilton Katz, Herman Goedden, editor of Scene, Jim Chapman from AM 1410, Virginia Corner from the Richard Ivey School of Business Administration, UWO, David Hamer from McCarthy Tetrault, teacher Jane Hamer, lawyer Judith Potter, Pat Quigley, Educational Liaise at the Stratford Festival, journalists Doug Bale, Ian Gillespie, Kelley Teahen, Lynn Slotkin and Phillip McLeod and from The Grand Linda Bestard, Shiela Johnston and David Gates. MR. TALBOT'S GRADE 7/8 CLASS By Carey Elliott The Grade 7, 8 class arc taking a Human Sexuality Program presented by the Health Department. They will be having three sessions dealing with topics such as puberty changes, sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. They will also be talking about making the right decisions. It's a very worthwhile and informative program. Speakers were at Hullett Central on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from CHSS and Seaforth District High to discuss registration for high school next year. Some of the studies that the Grade 7/8 class has been doing are projects on "Call of the Wild". They are also studying the confederation in history and the class just finished a science unit on force, work and energy. , BOMB AND VOLLEY FOR GOLD By Katie Snell The boys and girls have completed their volleyball intramurals and are now working hard on their volleying and serving so they are ready for the upcoming volleyball tournament to be held* Jan. 30 at CHSS. Mr. Livermore is coaching the boys' team and Mr. Sanders is coaching the girls' team. Both teams are currently holding their practices at recesses, noon hours and a few after school sessions. Grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to the try-outs. Good luck student and "Go for the Gold!" GRADE 4/5 Mr. Livermore's Grade 4/5 students have just begun to talk about their public speeches. Everyone seems to be keen on making a speech this year. Speeches heard in the room with the top three speakers going to the gym in early February. CHESS CLUB By Julie Cowan Over 85 students from Grades 1- 8 participated in the chess club at noon on Tuesday. In several weeks some of the students will partici- pate in the chess tournament. The leaders are Mrs. Pletsch and Mrs. Abuse, play's theme All Fall Down, Wendy Lill's powerful drama about the controversy that swirls around allegations of child abuse in a small community, is the next production in the McManus at The Grand Theatre. Nominated for a 1994 Governor-General's Award, All Fall Down previews Jan. 25 and 26, opens Jan. 27 and runs until Feb. 11. Molly, a single working mother, is concerned about the behaviour of her four-year-old.son. Stewart, who works for the Child Protection Agency, suspects that the boy's behaviour may be the result of abuse. Tensions mount as other families become worried and suspicion falls on a popular day care worker. Congratulations Cory on your 2 gold medals from the Hamilton Spectator Games. Proud of you, Love, Mom, Dad, Tyler & Megan Radford. PING PONG TOURNAMENT There is a ping pong table in the Grade 8 class. Everyone has ben practising at recess with much excitement and anticipation of the upcoming tournament. You're wondering who will be the champion from Grade 7/8 ping pong player? Stay tuned and we'll let you know later this term! GREEN KID CLUB By Christine Lapp The Grade 1/2 and 3/4 classes have been involved in a Green Kid Club. The reason for the club is to teach the student how they can use the three R's at home. Those who have completed the Green Kid Club successfully will receive a certificate. KINDERGARTEN By Katie Snell Kindergarten is having a busy January working on all kinds of winter activities. They have learned to cut beautiful lacy snowflakes which arc being used to make snowmen that are hanging in the hall. They learned about the different birds that stay around for the winter. They are making Blue Jay and Cardinal puppets and mobiles. They have made several books on cold things and snow. They'll soon be going on a winter walk and talk and will be making bird feeders out of pine cones. `Billy Bishop' returns to Blyth Post-show talks follow `Oleanna'