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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-05-07, Page 8,., MAY 7, 1986 Page 8—CLINTON NEWS RECORD, WEDNESDAY, Mike and Michelle Jackson Entertainers coming to Exeter The Jacksons are coming to Exeter on May 10. They aren't however the Jacksons that thrill pop audiences around the globe but they are talented musicians none -the - less. Mike and Michelle Jackson sing of bunyips, dingos, drovers, and brumbies. They play 18 instruments, including the hur- dy gurdy, cittern, mini-mouthorgan, man- dolin, hammered and mountain dulcimers and the spoons. And although they hail 'from Australia they are Australia's top children's enter- tainers, Mike and Michelle are having no problem relaying their musical message to the children they perform for in Canada. "The kids in Canada think Australia's all kangaroos and desert and not much of anything else, and they're utterly fascinated , to discover otherwise. It's weird, they seem more genuinely interested in Australia than a lot of kids back home." There aren't many Canadians who even know what bunyips and brumbies are. Or brolgas, drongos, bandicoots, wombats, goannas, Holden, ti -tress, swags, dingos and magpies, but they're all unique to Australia and all figures in the songs this husband and wife team sings. And they all amaze children of every nationality. "We get to talk about the things people here don't normally ever hear about," said Mike. In that sense their music provides an amusing introduction to Australian culture. It is also a mixture of folksong, reworked children's classics and originals. Newcomers to the children's entertain- ment world, the Jacksons have been called Australia's Sharon, Lois and Bram. In fact the Canadian trio is an avid fan of their Australian counterpart, and it was through their recommendation the Hensall and District Nursery School hired them for the May 11- performances. The Jacksons made their first Canadian tour in the winter of 1984 and it was a tremendous success. Their special blend of music, laughter and imported sunshine made them instantly popular with children and grown-ups alike, resulting in sold -out houses and rave reviews. This, their second tour, began in April. Having already performed at the Van- couver, Edmonton and • Winnipeg Interna- tional Children's Festival the Jacksons plan' to travel to the east coast, performing at Canada's other internationally famous Children's Festivals in Toronto and Halifax, with a quick detour to the Second Interna- tional Children's Festival in Philadelphia. In between the festivals they will stop at }falls and schools in every province to share their humorous and high-spirited music. One of those stops is in Exeter, where the Jacksons will perform at the .South Huron District High School. Show times will be 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door and are available at Little Peo- ple, Exeter, Beckers, Lucan, The Birch Tree, Hensall, Dr. Lee Dentistry, Clinton and Zurich. Further information can be gained' by calling 262-3440. Society plans meeting • from page 7 Thou Art" was sung. Flowers in the sanctuary were placed by Doris Simmons in memory of her father Joe Postill. We are sorry for the mistake of the flowers in the church on the previous Sunday. Instrumental dt}et by Christine Bush and Lori Millian was enjoyed. "I'll be a Sunbeam" was the children's hymn. The junior congregation was held by Joyce Bean, Lori Armstrong, Susan Dobie, Karen Bakker, Sharon Ramsey and Janice. Cunningham. The minister chose for his sermon "Where Is Your Name , Recorded". Offering was received by Murray Rollinson and Ken Ramsey. The Walkerburn Club met at the home of Mrs. Leonard Archambault on Apr. 29 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Archambault led in prayer. ' -Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp then showed • slides and snaps of their trip to Italy. They took the group by the gondola down the streets of Venice. then toured the ruins of Pompeii and the stately city of Florence. Business followed and Kay Lapp invited the group to her home for the May meeting. Mrs. Charles Merrill of RR 1 Clinton will demonstrate tying of scarves. An oblong and a square scarf and a mirror should be brought to the meeting. ' The lunch committee will be Mrs. Len Ar- chambault and Mrs. D. Kibble. The pro- gram committee will be Mrs. B. Norman and Mrs. J. Verwey. Bring plants for a plant sale. Mrs. Roy Daer won the draw donated by, Mrs. Verwey. A poem "'dant a Club Garden"- was enjoyed. Tickets available for Playhouse sum.rmer season Individual ticket buyers will be able to reserve their seats any time after May 1, for any production or event scheduled for the '86 Huron ,Country Playhouse summer season. "The response to this season's program- ing has been particularly good", says General Manager, Heather Redick, who is encouraging tickets buyers to reserve early to avoid any disappointment. The Main stage season begins on June 24 with CAROUSEL (to July 12), followed by THE CRIMMON (JulyBLACK 15 -July 26OF j SALT WATER MOON (July 29 - August 9) and closes with ANNIE (August 12 - September 6). Playhouse II will feature LETTER FROM WINGFIELD FARM (July 1 - 12), BERNS- TEIN ON BROADWAY (July 15 - July 26), and THE MELVILLE BOYS (August 5 - August 16). For further information contact the Playhouse at 238-8451. KUENZIG FOOD MARKET CLINTON Fresh Daily. TASTYMU COUNT R( taAvtof On behalf of the Huron Fish and Game Conservation Association, Fred Trevena, presi- dent, donated $1,000 to the Clinton Public Hospital for their new obstetrics wing and renovations to the chronic care ward. Accepting the cheque is campaign chairman, Doug Coventry. 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