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The Citizen, 2005-11-03, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, N0VEMBER 3, 2005. PAGE 23. Entertainment Leisure Carroll's work on exhibit at Goderich Gallery volunteer work in community-based heritage organizations. He is a recreational sailor - and will likely combine these interests to complete additional ‘watercolour works', developed around marine heritage and related topics. The Gallery is located at 54 Courthouse Square, (5 19) 440-0523 Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Market days are open at 9 a.m. An artist member is on hand each day to assist you. evolve . The Gallery has featured local talent on the Square for the past four years. It is operated and staffed by member artists. (Photos submitted) / The Brubachers of Ethel Restaurant & Bakery Local talent The work of Goderich artist Paul Carroll will be on display at the Goderich Co-op Gallery. Carroll, the featured Member of the Month, says that his work “continues to in various media. As a teenager, he was the youngest member of the Goderich Art Club around 1960, working under the tutelage of local artists, Tom Pritchard. Martha Rathburn. Lu Legg, and Muriel Watson. At that time he was introduced to oils - using the palette of the Old Masters: Indian Red. Yellow Ochre and Cerulean Blue - by his first mentor, former Harbour Master, Tom Pritchard. He has completed a number of short courses at the Southampton Art School. Carroll has been an active member of the Goderich Co-op Gallery for the last three years. Carroll says, ”1 have been experimenting with watercolour, pen and ink. trying to expand my repertoire of techniques to develop a uniq.ue, often ’folksy’ style that The Goderich Co-op Gallery has featured local talent on the Square for the past four years, beginning on two floors and moving two years ago to one level, sharing the building with Elizabeth’s Art Gallery. The Co-op Gallery is operated and staffed by member artists offering sculpture, oils and acrylics, watercolours, photography, original fabric designs, as well as original digital art. Having these two display and sale areas for art in Huron County has added much to the growing arts community in this rural area. The Goderich Co-op Gallery features Paul Carroll as Member of the Month beginning Oct. 29. Carroll has been making a ’fresh start’ with his efforts at painting, after a long absence from dabbling reflects my personality, and the way I view the world around me. My work continues to evolve " A life-long resident of Huron County, he is embarking on a number of heritage topics for much of his work. He has completed a series on The Goderich Lighthouse to illustrate how that building has changed over the period from I860 to the present day, and continues working on a number of Canadian lighthouse paintings to illustrate other beacons along the Lake Huron and Georgian Bay shorelines. “My passion right now revolves around a number of marine paintings taken from historic photographs of early harbour and waterfront scenes at Southampton. Goderich and Bayfield. 1 love visualizing early life in our settlements and I want to bring that time to life.” says Carroll. In his first, non-juried competition, one of Carroll’s watercolours was selected as the third-prize winner in the 2003 Huron Art Show at the Huron County Museum. Carroll has a long history of 3id CLnniuei&aiy s a e Q a Jtee piece of ca/ie with § euesif meal (Jjinunixja'iy .Aemenwe’i 5 <£ 7 (Closed Nov. 6) Real Home Cooking CTry our Cinnamon Buns> 9 ----------Q kJ Mon. - Fri. 7-6:30; Sat. 8-6:30, Sunday Closed [ Theatre Collingwood unveils ^Turkey’ author Dan Needles with artistic director to develop this new and Braden return to Theatre Collingwood unveils the world premier of The Last Christmas Turkey by Dan Needles. Nov. 17-27. Renowned playwright and Leacock award-winning has teamed up Steve Thomas play. When Nancy their family home to assist their parents in downsizing, they reminisce about a favourite childhood story in which two young people cross paths with a turky slated for a church Christmas supper. Themes of parental love and the importance of family weave their way into this entertaining comedy appealing to ages ei^ht and up. Heartwarming and honest, this play spins a tale about memories and transitions which may be appreciated on many levels. It is Theatre Collingwood’s traditional pre­ Christmas family offering, heralding the arrival of the holiday season. Toronto-based actors, Jane McClelland stars as Nancy and Eric Woolfc as her brother Braden. Evening performances at 7 p.m. are scheduled for Nov. 17, 18 and 24, 25; ©A* AOMas? mm liwii -it t4-itliylnmwrsaruy$ 26 Maintees at 2 p.m. are available on Nov. 19, 20 and 26. 27. Performances arc al the Gayety Theatre in downtown Collingwood. Tickets are $25 for adults and half- price ($12.50) for youth under 18 (plus GST). Order tickets by telephone by contacting 705-445-2200 or 1-866- 382-2200. e-mail mfo@theatrecolimgwood.com or visit the website: www.thealrecollingwood.com arc 887-8659 f Happy 25th<X Anniversary Ben and Ken Family and friends are invited to celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Ken and Brenda Cucksey Saturday, November 5th , at Wingham Legion , i 9:00 pm to 1 :00 am J iYou are cordially invited to - Delores and Bill Souch '.s i 45th Anniversary j on Saturday. November 12 K at 8:00 p.m. G Hlvlli Memorial Hall K Your presence is your gift. ($ Charitable donation box. rJ,Ln WEDDINGVULcJv ANNIVERSARY Please join us in our celebration November 5th, 2005 OPEN HOUSE from 2-4pm with coffee and sweet (able OR DANCE from 9pm-lam Midnight lunch provided. Both held at the Lucknow Community Centre. Everyone welcome. best wishes only.