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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-10-05, Page 5i r erich Signal -Star • Wednesday, October 5, 201 1 Serena Ryder ut of the Storm w Op musical cts highlight 1 events hew Good has been added to - up of the Out of the Storm ising event in Courthouse ►derich.on October 8: He'll ging alongside well-known Ian bands the Arkells, Down - Serena Ryder, The Salads. r' Fresh Wes and others. s been a busy few weeks for t of the Storm volunteer com- who started planning for the short three weeks ago. The ittee members are excited he day -long event. Ings are really starting to come together,' Matt Hoy, chair of the Out of the Storm committee said. "Everyone is working together to create an amazing day, we couldn't have asked for a better line-up" The musical entertainment will kick off at noon with Serena Ryder taking the stage at 2:00 PM, followed by Maestro Fresh Wes at 3:15 PM. Downchild is set to play at 7:30 PM and The Salads with Choclalr perform later in the evening. Mat- thew Good will be headlining the event with the Arkells. Artists including Celtic duo Taheay .and Stacey, Moondog Uproar, Rick lor, Dylan Wickens, and Breaching Vista will also perform. Local acts 1 1 Matthew Good rock The Square the Ashgrove, Josh Geddes, Boy in December and the Fiends will be taking the stage after being selected to play from a number of local entries. In addition to a great day, of music, many other festivities will be happening on The Square. A large beverage tent, silent auction, food vendors, retail vendors, local artists, tornado information booths and .a children's area are some of the great activities that people will be able to take part tn. "'This event is for the whole fam- ily," Hoy said. "Attendees will be able to come and gb as they please and spend time trying out new activities." Susan Armstrong, Goderich BIA Manager, noted that some of,thc Goderich businesses that were dis- placed or unable to re -open due to damage from the tornado will be showcased at the event. "Out of the Storm is a great opportunity to visit the few busi- nesses in the area that have re- opened. since the storm," says Armstrong. Local artists will be showcased at the event including a photo tent that will display photos of Goderich, both before and after the devastat- ing tornado. Anyone that wants .to share their favourite photos of Goderich is asked to submit photos to ootsphototent@gmail.com. Out of the Storm is a fundraising event to help rebuild, restoreand reclaim the Town of Goderich and create awareness about the com- munity, while providing people with a terrific event to look forward to and to remember. Tickets for the eventare just $45.00 and children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Tickets are available at www.ticket- scene.ca or at BMO Bank of Mon- treal locations across Southwestern Ontario. Proceeds will go to the Goderich and Area Disaster Relief Fund. For more information on the Out of the Storm event, please visit: www.outofthestorm.net. •