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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-11-06, Page 2322 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, November 6, 2013 It's Not Too Early for Christmas in St. Jacobs! A heartfelt story about love, friendship, and loyalty will make your days merry and bright this holiday season as Irving Berlins White Christ- mas takes centre stage at the renovated St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Ticket sales for this sentimental classic, which begins preview performances on November 20th, are so swift that 6 additional performances have been added to the schedule to keep the pro- duction naming right through the holidays until Sunday, December 29th. "White Christmas is the perfect fancily musical to get everyone In the sprit of the season," says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Enter- tainment. "By extending the run, more people will get to experience this timeless musical." Based on the classic 1954 film starring Bing Crosby, Daumy Kaye, Vera -Ellen, and Rosemary (:looney, Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, a pair of World War ll vets who became friends when thew entertained the troops and am now partners in a successful song -and -dance act after the war. Before flying to Florida to enjoy the weather and perform ha a holiday show, the duo follow a beautiful sister act to a gig at a Vermont lodge, which happens to be owned by their former army c onmuuuder General Waverly. Wallace lord Davis soon discover that the innkeeper is down on his luck financially with no snow, no guests, and many unpaid bill.. It's up to this entertaining team to save the inn ... and fall in love with the beautiful sisters along the way. 'Ihe uplifting musical features a dazzling score with stairwell known standards as "Happy 11o1i- days," "Blue Skies, "Sisters," and the perennial favourite, "White Christmaas" Renowned Director and Choreographer, Michael Iidhtefeld leads this production with an impressive list of credits including a number of musicals on Broadway and Off-Broadway, many seasons at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and past Drayton Entertainment hits including I low to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Guys and 1)oils (2011), Sweet Charity starring Cynthia Dale (2010) and Evita (2009). Joining Lichtefeld on the Creative Team are Music Director, Elizabeth Baird and Lighting Designer, signer, Kevin Fraser. Audiences will be delighted by the talent in this production, which includes Jeff Irving and Kyle Blair as army buddies Bob Wallace and Phil Davis. Leading ladies Jayne Armstrong and Rachel Crowther portray the 1 layne sisters, Judy and Betty. Drayton Entertainment favourite Victor A. Young will take on the role of General 1 tenry Waverly, with Jayne Lewis as Martha Watson. The cast includes Thomas Alderson, Matt Alfano, Anna Bartlam, Matt Cassidy, Stephen (:ota, Sarah I tarries, Jessica 1 tom, Keely 1 Tutton, Sarah Mutton, (:had McFadden, Melanie Mc:lnenly, Gregory Penllx'r and Mike'IYacz. "We're looking forward to sharing this classic story with theatregoers at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse," says Mustakas. "The magical melodies will have you dancing right through the New Year'' Irving Berlin's White Christmas is proudly sponsored by Strassburger Windows and Doors. The Orchestra Sponsor is ARCA Financial Group. Media Sponsors are AM 740 Zoomer Radio, 'Ihe Guelph Mercury and KX 94.7 New Country FM. The Design Sponsors are '1'1) Waterhouse The Brian Vickers Investment Group and Courtyard by Marriott. The 2013 Season Media Sponsor is (,-1'V. Regular performance tickets are $40.00 for adults; $20.00 for youth under 20 years of age. 'Pickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $32.00.11S'1' is applicable to all ticket prices. With many dates already sold out, Irving Ber- lin's White C uistmas is guaranteed to he the hit of the holidays. 'tickets may be purchased online at stjacobscountryplayhouse.conl, in person v' the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Box Officek by calling (519) 747-7788 or toll free 1-855-I)RAY- 'PON (372-9866). Zurich Mennonite Church 37818 %uich nenvdl Ril , West ul Zunt h 519.216-4911 www.kingstleldcommon.ca King:Meld Pastor: Ken ciatley LM(' Pastor: 'mom Roes Sunday, Nov. 10 9:30 ant Worship Gathering Pastor Ken (iarley 1 I an) Sunday School Everyone Welcome Community Church Service Directory Rejoice Together Baha'i Faith The Bahg'f Faith Is based on fundamental principles: Independent investigation of truth Recognition of the world's great religions Elimination of all forms of prejudice Equality between men and women Harmony of science and religion Elimination of extremes of poverty and wealth For more information and your free booklet, contact 519-238-8092 or 519-238-1630 www.ca.babal.org www.babanambtonshor'es.org ST. JOHN'S • Y -THE -LAKE HiUCAH CHURCH liwy. 21, North of (rand Bend 519-238-2489 I:nutil: st. johns (r0hay.net Web: www.stjohnsgrandbend.ca St. Anne's, Port Franks: Sunday, Nov. 10 25th Sunday After Pentecost Remembrance Sunday 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Fr. Andrew Wilson Ofhtciatlt St. John's By -The -lake: Sunday, Nov. 10 25th Sunday Atter Pentecost Remembrance Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Fr. Andrew Wilson Celebrant "A Community of Faith to Call Home" The Reverend Father (irayhame R. Bowcott St. Peter's Lutheran Church (ELCIC) Zurich, Ont. LAI , Rev. Nadine Schroeder -KIWI/ U Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson 11 Secretary Jennifer Schcllcnhcrgcr, Office 519.236-4h97 Sunday, Nov. 10 25th Sunday Atter Pentecost With Holy Communion Service 10:00 am. Sunday School at 10:15 am Coffee Hour at 11:00 am ar rhe people oo1.'t Peter.%,,,r r,rl!e, tov the ,sue( u/(; 'd. rn14',rwe!r,',n•n ,F i„rrthrpprn,'renl,Qrr,Qutrort,,n'wl,:, rn nth slur ugh the .1:rwrl ,l ,nA lung g 4wA. NO , l rrrrrrut) ,( the w„o d Grand Bend Church of Cod Come worship with us 1lwy 81 and Gill Road Phone 519-238-2142 Office !fours: Wed. 1-4, Thurs. 9-12 Sunday Nov. 10 Speaker: Joyce l.ammerant 9: ill - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Schierl for All Ages 10:30 - 11:18) a.m. (thee' Time 11:011 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 1:15 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study admiroc ghcog org www.grandbendchurchofgod.org U (;rand Bend United Church Main Street at Quern 519-218.2402 Organist: Elva McIntyre www.grandbend-greenwitypc.com Sunday November 10 I I;0O am Rememherance Sunday Worship Leader Peter C'hallen Message: Freedom 'Tradition Youth Message: Front Lines Al! Welcome Highway 21 at Ausable ('ut Church 519-243-2144 Pastor Doug Watson Sunday, Nov. 10 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School (nursery provided) Kid/ Club: Bible stories, songs, fun games and more, SK - (:r 6, 6:45 - 8 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month Mld-week service Wednesday 7:01) p.m. Zion Lutheran Church I,C-C i 148 Frederick St., Dashwood Rev. John E. Trembulaak 519-237-3548 Sunday Nov. 10 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a,m. Adult Bible ('lass 11:00 a.m. Family Worship Everyone Welcome www.hay/net/-hni hni.(rt'hay.net fore s BAPTIST CHURCH c.reotively proc,toimInp CHRIST without c,ompromiscs Sunday November 10. 2013 9:40 am - Sunday School with classes for all ages 10:50 am - Morning Worship Pastor McGuffln "Warning Order—Part 1" 6:00 pm -Evening Service Pastor Morris "A New Freedom: How to be Forgiven" Corner of Prince and Wellington Streets, Forest 519-786-3480 www.forestbantlat.ca We welcome everyone of all ages to join us!!