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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-09-21, Page 22LIVE IN CONCERT Kitty Wells • Roy Clark • lean Shepard Johnny Wright • Stonewall Jackson • Bobby Wright MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6/06 — 7PM CENTENNIAL HALL - LONDON Tickets at The Centennial Hall Box Office. Charge by Phone 519-672-1967 or online at: www.centennialhallondon.ca ME 451 PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. Heartstrings promises evening of laughs Two of Canada's premiere violinists/fiddlers, one of Canada's greatest soprano singers, an acclaimed comedic actor and the three time World Champion whistler present Heartstrings - a new discovery in musical theatre. Playing at the Blyth Festival theatre Sept. 22-30, Heartstrings promises an evening that would have made Charlie Chaplin laugh and give Victor Borge the giggles. It's a delightful and at times whimsical blending of seemingly incompatible musical worlds - from The seats were full for the first in a series of three lecture presentations at the Goderich Co-op Gallery Sept. 13. Robert Fionda, a Michigan watercolourist and art -educator shared his observations about Feeding the Artist Within. He offered many ideas for 'growing' creativity. "Whether we are beginners or long-term experts, it is essential to sustain otir energy for growth," he stated. The audience of 25 persons was comprised of local artists and community members with an interest in art. "Our outreach goals were largely met," stated organizer Paul Carroll. "We are trying to extend the Gallery Looking for gently used children's toys. baby equipment and maternity clothes? Find it all under one roof at the first-annual Mom-to-Mom sale where more than a dozen Moms will sell their used items in support of Owen's Light. The sale will be held at St. George's Anglican Church located on North Street in Goderich on Saturday, Sept. 23 and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vendors paid $25 towards Owen's Light to rent a table and will keep the proceeds from the sale of their items. The sale will also feature a big ticket items room where cribs, strollers, high chairs and play equipment will be sold. All items are gently used and according to the vendors, meet safety requirements. "We hope to make this an annual event where families can find toys or clothing for their children all in one location, while supporting doula services throughout Huron County." said Selena Hazlitt, volunteer co- ordinator for Owen's Light. Owen's Light is a program dedicated to providing Huron County women with access to birth doula support. A birth doula is a person trained and experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth. For more information about the sale or about Owen's Light, go to www.owenslight.org or e-mail owen@owenslight.org or call Women Today of Huron at 519-524- 6767. WHAT ARE ASTHMA TRIGGERS? Common triggers include: • Pollens including tree pollen, grass pollen and ragweed • Cigarette smoke • Dust and dust mites • Pets and other animals • Food allergies • Weather and air pollution • Cold air and high humidity Grand 01' Opry to Carnegie Hall, from Paris, France to Paris, Texas, from, Moscow, Russia to Moscow, Idaho...an ever-surprising mingling of Country and Classical - truly gopher baroque. Heartstrings by Tony-Award Winner Bob Martin and Dan Redican is a virtuosic and heartfelt comic look at the emotion of love told through the history of the fiddle and violin through the ages. David Bochner returns to the Kiwanis• Club for his annual slide show. This time his travelling beyond the participating artists to include anyone who will support local fine arts and participate in related activities. If we can sustain this level of interest — or even increase it just a little — we will be more than pleased." . The presentations continue, Oct. 11, featuring local surgeon-turned- artist, J. Michael Watts, with A Light and Leisurely Look at a few selected pieces by the Great Masters. On Nov. 15, local architect, John Rutledge will present Perceptions of Yard Art, a look at folk art and yard art treasures around Huron County. The presentations begin at 7:15 pm, at the Co-op Gallery, 54 Courthouse Square, Goderich. The nominal admission charge is $5 per event, and will include a gallery tour at 7:15 p.m. and refreshments following the presentation. Tickets are available at the Gallery or at the door. "Outreach to the general public, and to those who do not themselves create, but rather still appreciate the fine arts, will strengthen the core of our existence," says one of the Co- op founding members Madeleine Roske. Gallery members are preparing to release their first series of unique works for the creation of a holiday card package. Packs of 15 reproductions of original local fine art will be available in October. Interested persons can contact the Goderich Co-op Gallery at 519-524- 0523 to enquire about the lecture series, the new program called Friends of the GCG, or the holiday card packs. E-mail enquiries can be sent to Jerry or Carol McDonnell at mcdonnel@scsinternet.com learns something about himself; something about love and romance that he didn't realize before. Heartstrings is produced by Ginger Cat Productions and stars Peter DeSotto, Cal Fenwick, Frank Leahy, Patricia O'Callaghan, and Dan Redican. Heartstrings is directed by Mirvish Theatre's director of development, Kelly Robinson with musical director 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Murray & Doreen Siertsema on Saturday, September 23 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Blyth Christian Reformed Church Best wishes only please Mark Camilleri. Tickets are $28 for preferred seating, $25 for regular seating and $18 for students and are available at the Blyth Festival Box Office by calling toll free 1-877-862- 5984. Sale benefits Owen's Light companion and fellow presenter, his wife Karen, is no longer with him, and most painfully for David is no longer his wife. So this year Bochner is doing the show alone - and chooses his travels in Europe and North America to discuss his life- long passion of romantic music and, more particularly, the history of the fiddle and violin. He has asked some the local players and singers to perform - and 1, he is surprised at how good they are. And during his show Bochner Seats full for first lecture Kristen & Lacey HESSELS / TIMLECK Everett and Cheryl Hessels are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son Paul William Hessels to Rebecca Lyn Timleck diughter of Jim Timleck and Linda Miskimmin. The wedding will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2006 in Toronto. Book forty Award Bob with Dan 14 Blyth Memorial Community Hall, Blyth Sept. 21,22,23, 29 & 30 at 8 1m / Sept. 22, 23 at 2 "1 Call Blyth Festival Box Office for tickets today! $28 preferred seating / $25 regular seating 1-877-862-5984 toll free / 519-523-9300 local One of Canada's premier fiddlers; a violin virtuoso, one of Canada's greatest soprano singers, an acclaimed comedic actor and the three time World Champion whistler present Heartstrings - a new discovery in musical theatre. An evening to make Charlie Chaplin laugh and give Victor Borge the giggles...a delightful and at times whimsical blending of seemingly incompatible musical worlds — an ever-surprising mingling of Country and Classical!