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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 17Entqrtain;.tent • The Mime Unlimited Co. from Toronto presented a show called Confederation, a satirical look at the political •lives of four Prime Ministers at CHSS on November 28. Here, the company -presents a scene which depicts John A. MacDonald's time in political office. The actors are, from left, Wilf Gaidosch, David 'Langlois and Todd Hammond. tAlan Rivett photo 1 Stratfor.' s John Seville to return for Cymbeline . Stratford Festival Artistic Director John, Neville announced today that Robin Phillips will return to . the Festival to direct. Cymbeline nextsummer. "When I heard that negotiations with the proposed director had fallen through at such a critical point in the season's development, I offered my nervi'.," ..Phillips said. "I'm certainly 100 per cent behind John in his •first season as .1 know from experience how difficult first seasons can be, and I wanted to do anything 1 could to help. Besides which, I feel passionately about the play. It's one I've wanted to direct for a very long time and I'm thrilled to be able to direct it on the Festival stage." In making the announcement. Neville said: "I've been hoping it would be possible for Robin to direct here during my term as artistic director and I•m absolutely delighted that it's going to happen in 1986. His participation/ in this season gives me tremendous,pleasure." As artistic director of the Stratford Festival from. 1975 to 1980, Phillips directed many memorable productions of Shakespeare's flays, •arsong thein Birch noted presentations as Richard 111, Measure for Measure, The Winter's Tale. As You 'Like It, A'Midsummcr Night's Dream and King Lear. In addition he staged outstanding; productions of other classical INSULATE your home now! Keep warmer in the winter and SAVE t�Gv3 -theatre works, among them Uhekhov's Un- cle Vanya, John Gay's 'The Beggar's Opera, and William Congreve's The Way of The World. Phillips tonsure at Stratford was marked by both artistic and financial success. He gave Festival audiences dazzling' 'produc- tions of Noel Cow'ard's Private Lives and Oscar 1Vilde's The Importance id Being Earnest together with the World Premieres . of Edna O'I3ricn's Virginia and Fo!¢fire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn. • Most recently, Phillips directed the premiere production of Jeanne, a musical based on the life of Joan of Arc, in England. Since his last Festival season in 1980 he has directed productions for 'Theatre Calgary, Young People's Theatre in Toronto, the Na- tional Arts Centre in ,Ottawa and Toronto's CentreStage, including two premieres of works by playwright John Murrell, New World and Farther *est. In addition, he established the Grand 'Theatre Company in London, where he presented a season of nine artistically acclaimed productions. Cymbeline is one of three Shakespeare Romances being staged at Stratford next sunurer. Pericles and The Winter's Tale are also among the ten' productions of the 1986 Season, which will opem May 19 with the Rodgeps and Hart musical The Boys Frim Syracuse on the Festival Stage. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEM$ER 4,1985 --Page 17 POPULAR MiTSI(: buy Canadian records for Christmas By Janet Tench With Christmas just around the corner, everyone is looking for gifts. For anyone buying for those "incomprehensible" teens, here is a guide to some of the most popular records of the season, all of which are Cana- dian. First is Brian Adams' Reckless, the best selling Canadian LP in history. With Adams' gruff voice, power chords, and danceable beat, he has become the Cana- dian equivalent of Bruce Springsteen. This award winning album contains the hits "Run to You", "Heaven", "Somebody", and "Summer of '69". Platinum Blonde's Alien Shores is also a platinum album. Because Mark Holmes, their singer/songwriter hails from England, their music has crisp tension and drive that makes for good dance music. It includes.the singles "Crying Over You", and "Situation Critical". Black Cars is Gino Vaneli's biggest album in a long time. His mellow style is enhanced by the technology of the '80s to make an album especially appreciated by girls. Included is the title track and "It Hurts to be in Love." Yet another platinum album for teens this Christmas is Gowan's Strange Animal. In- fluenced by progressive bands, Gowan has presented a highly innovative album, "Criminal Minds", "Strange Animal", and "Cosmetics" will be familiar. New director for theatre LONDON - Robert (r. Mepham, President of the Board of Directors, has. announced the appointment of Larry Lillo as new Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre Company. Mr.' I,illo will begin planning the theatre's • 1986/87 season immediately. A dynamic director whose talents have been sought after by theatres from coast to coast, harry Lillo's long list of directing credits includes Twelth Night, an Arts Club Theatre production currently on tour, A Streetcar Named Desire , for Theatre Calgary, The Devil's Disciple for the Shaw Festival and Top (girls for Tamahnous Theatre. Mr. Lillo was one of the founding members of Tamahnous Theatre, where he ' worked as an actor and director for• ten years. Over the past five years he has been involved in the develOpment of new Cana- dian plays: Currently, Mr. Lill° is directing It's Snowing on Saltspring for the Arts Club, to be followed in the New Year by engagements with the Citadel Theatre, the. National Arts Centre and Tarragon Theatre. Said Mr. Lillo, "I'm very excited aobut my appointment to the Grand. It is one of thetmost beautiful• theatres in the country, and I look forward to filling it with enter- taining, 'challenging and provocative theatre in the years ahead," Mr. Mepharn remarked, "Mrt Lillo's ar- tistic credentials are outstanding and will offer the theatre and exciting artistic vision. We enthusiastically await his' arrival and look forward to introducing hint ter the 1m1- diirt community." Mr. I,illo succeeds Artistic Director Don Shipley whose, resignation earlier this year takes effect on January 1, 1986. R.G. Stoddart of 72 The Square GOLD -SILVERSMITH -JEWELLERY DESIGNER - also •weaving•giass•ceramics• CANADIAN AWARD WINNING DESIGNER GODERICH, ONTARIO 524-4509 Stoddares of 72 `Dile Square \V1til1CS 10 dcsitIji I(,1 \'Ol1 The (elft off® Handcrafted Karat Gold or Sterling Silver ;) Take advantage of the CHIP Grant will pay 1/3 or up to $500 of the cost. For more information call. ADAMSON INSULATION [UCKNOW CLINTON 528-2113 482-9006 I'llciv is st ill \' 01 1 i 1t1e• 1c, )1(1C1' L USt()111 AIN, tl fi11C 0►11CL'ti(111 Of hand-Cruftt(1 jC\\ L'llCr\', L;c)1(1 r,'llitillS, l'L'1'I11111L'ti, \\'l'il\'1111;, Stitilll'(l glass. ('Iiriarliarr Wirltltring,l)esigitierP 7()(1c1'i h. 524-4509 Goldsmith - ! .ilvc:�iA�lri'altl>i ,I&wellcry I)esii4uer A companion album for Strange Animal is Gowan's self -titled 1982 LP, re-released by CBS aided by the "Keep Up the Fight" video, it reveals Gowan as he first tests out his style. Familiar to anyone who has seen him in concert will be "Jet White", "Keep Up the Fight", and "Victory". Up and coming bands Mayhem, whose lead singer, Sue Helrn, is from Goderich, will be playing in Clinton on New Year's Eve., They play the recent dance tunes with a relaxed ease that makes them a good party band. Steel Lily from Brantford, who've been to Clinton twice, become more dazzling with each show. They demonstrate strung direc- tion and much professionalism with their amazing stage presence. They prefer the challenge of songs by Deep Purple, the Scor- pions, Aerosmith, and Ted Zepplin to top of the charts fluff. As well, they are playing some serious music, new on their playlist is "Morning Dew", a song dealing with nuclear war. Like most bar bands, Steel Lily have songs of their own, but the six that they play fit so well into the set that r,ne rinPcn'+ know that they're not covers. Of these "Iron Lady" and "Bandit" stand out. We may have another Helix here, so be sure to catch them the next time they're in the area. Blyth Festival Singers present two performances For many people m the area, attending the traditional concert of the Blyth Festival Singers marks the first event in the celebra- tion of the Christmas season. 'This year the choir will present two performances in Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 1 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. For their concert, the choir will be perfor- ming a variety of works that differ in style and time. Included in the repetoire are unusual arrangementsof familiar Christmas carols by the well-known British composers David Willcocks and John Rut- ter, a number of sacred Christmas pieces new to our audiences, as well as familiar Christmas songs. Throughout the program will be carol sing-alongs which the audience is invited to join. The Festival Singers are directed' by Laurie Iowbotham or Listowel and accom- panied by Louise McGregor of Clinton. • Part of the Singers' traditional Christmas concert has been the inclusion of • a - childrens' choir and this year the choir is pleased to have the Elma Township Public School Choir under the direction of • Lori Nelson perform with them. Lori was a merriber of the Listowel High School Chorus under Mr. Rowbothatn. In this concert of traditions, the choir in- vites the audience to join in the carol sing-. along and also share in the mulled cider and Christmas goodies in the lower hall follow- ing each performance. Tickets at $5 and $1.50 for this family concert canbe obtained from the theatre box office at 523-9300, at the Blyth Saga at 523-4331, or from members of the Blyth Festival Singers. 8% i 9% 30 DAYS SHORT TERM 1 YEAR PAID ANNUALLY 5 YEARS PAID MONTHLY 5 YEARS COMPOUND 5 YEARS PAID ANNUALLY Bayfield FRAN BURTON 565-2438 A sh TIN YOUR AREA Blyth Varna RAY MADiLL RON KEYS 523-4334 262-6273 SD/LENTS a N$L *tome AGENCY LTD. adOffice . doderich CL900-32 A TRIP FOR TWO TO ' Tours;KCy $25.00 DRAW WINNERS MARIANNE SMITH, Egmondvllle BETTY McGREGOR, R.R. 2, Kippen FREE PARKING MOST STORES OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL CHRISTMAS 3 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS ro ENTER: Minimum $2.00 purchase necessary. Only one entry per purchase. Print your name and address and phone number on the back of each cash register tape and deposit in the box in'participating stores displaying the Lasye.9as poster. WIN' <7 4 PROF S $25 SEAFORTH BONUS BUCKS DRAWS MADE SATURDAY, DEC. 7 & 14 SEAFORTH FOR SERVICE - SAVINGS - SELECTION Township of Goderich NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE HERITAGE BUILDINGS In the matter of The Ontario Heritage Act. 1980, R.S.O. Chapter 337, Part 4, and in the matter of the lands -and premises set out below, in the Province of Ontario: notice of Intention to Designate. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Goderich, on the 4 day of November, 1985, decided to designate the lands and buildings, set out below as a property of historical value in interest under the Ontario Heritage Act 1980, R.S.O. Chapter 337. Part 4. Short statement of the reason for the proposed designation: The White Carnation, Holmesville, has been recommended for designation for ar• chitectural and historical reasons. A former cheese factory since 1895, this building was converted Into a milk holding depot in 1946 In 1972, the factory was converted into a facility for catering and dances and remains as such to date. Very few late 19th century factories remain in the area. The factory has 3 layers of brick walls.and a gable roof. The metal nine pane windows have been retained. The original boiler doors have been retained and set in brickwork. The flooris also original red quarry tile. NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO THE DESIGNATION MAY BE SERVED ON THE CLERK WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER 1985. Dated at the Township of Goderich this 14 day of Nov . 1985. Mr. R,E. Thompson, Clerk, Township of Goderleh R.R. No. 2, Clinton, Ontario. NOM 1L0