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The Citizen, 2016-03-31, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016. PAGE 23. Entertainment & Leisure Almost Famous Players to perform annual show Famous... almost The Almost Famous Players will be presenting their annual concerts at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham on April 17, 20 and 21. It's the group's 12th annual performance. (Photo submitted) Calling all friends, family and fans of the `Almost Famous Players"! If you are looking for a great night of entertainment that offers something for everyone, from the young to the young at heart, then come and experience the fancy footwork, timely twirls and colourful costumes that illuminate the joy, passion and immense talent of the Almost Famous Players. The group's 12th anniversary performance of "Uptown Funk" is guaranteed to get your toes tapping and hands clapping. Share the news that everyone that this will be a night to remember — as the players aim to put a smile on your face and leave you with a song in your heart. Join the Almost Famous Players to experience entertainment for all ages that includes numbers from Taylor Swift, 011y Murs, Bruno Mars and Megan Trainor. The group will be welcoming guest appearances from Matt and Sierra Train as well as the Belmore Choir and will also be BFS to host spring concert The Blyth Festival Singers invite you to turn your musical palate towards Rutter's "Requiem" for their spring concert on April 10. They will share this splendid contemporary work that affirms life and life after death. This will be Artistic Director Sharon Poelstra's fourth time conducting John Rutter's "Requiem," a work that delights audiences and singers alike. The Singers are pleased to welcome back Juno award-winning organist Ian Sadler who will accompany "Requiem". Ian lives in Stratford and contributes greatly to the music scene in southwestern Ontario including leading the Stratford Concert Choir and performing with the Bach Festival of Canada. His work is world- renowned and he regularly plays in cathedrals nationally and internationally, but particularly in the UK. Other guest musicians include soprano Jessica Tweedle from St. Mary's, Stratford flutist Jan Searle, cellist Tom Beard from Wingham and Goderich timpanist Murray Keith. "Music for the Soul" is sure to be an unforgettable event in the rich acoustic environment that is Clinton United Church. The concert begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, April 10 with a light reception to follow. Tickets are available from the Blyth Festival Singers, or the Blyth Festival box office. Call 519-523- 9300 or order online www.blythfestival.com Tickets will also be available at the door. The cost for adults is $15, children under twelve $6. A family package for two adults and children is $40. The Blyth Festival Singers is a county -wide community choir under the professional direction Sharon i`.+gke ti 7- lnanc7 h6p Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (Orem here or at home!) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 SLI Huron County Historical Society Open Meeting The Clinton Radar Base How It Began And What Happened Afterwards With Jack McLachlan, former Clerk, Tuckersmith Township during the base operations and former Huron East clerk -administrator with the base property and buildings were sold and Vanastra began. Wednesday, April 13 Vanastra Community Christian Reformed Church 50 -5th Avenue, Vanastra (off Vanastra Road, 1 -km south of Highway 8 - Vanastra Road is a few kms. east of Clinton) 5:30 pm Meet and Greet 6:00 pm Country -style dinner 7:00 Presentation Dinner $20.00 pp, pay at door Please reserve ahead with Ralph Laviolette at 519-440-6206 Poelstra. The choir, averaging between 40 -50 members, performs primarily in Huron County and has endeavoured to present a high standard of choral singing since its inception in 1980. celebrating the 80th birthday and retirement of the one and only Charles Buck, Mr. Louis Armstrong himself. The performances will once again be hosted at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Invite your family, friends and co-workers to share this topnotch event on Sunday afternoon, April 17 at 2 p.m. and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, April 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. There are no tickets to purchase, however, donations are graciously accepted at the door which Londesborough United Church Arvecti SONGFEST Sunday, April 3 7 pm Featuring: The Honey Sweethearts The Glister Children's Choir Country Serenade Shelley MacPhee-Haist and Elizabeth Haist Tom Pollard Admission: $10.00 Refreshments to Follow opens one hour before each performance. So get read for a spectacular show filled with special performances and musical favourites. Be prepared to laugh a lot, cry a little and come away with the feeling that all is right with the world. 93udi 41 Doe Cs Kim Vessie S �� Mike Stephenson `K. Saturday, April 2 BMG Community Centre'. Brussels 8:00 pm - 1:00 a Lunch included Tickets available at the door or call Kathy 519-887-9496 Thomas 226-622-0099 010. -AD- PARK THEATRE 30 The Square ems: GODERICH 519 524 781 1 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... A_ www.movielinks.ca long distance?1-800-265-3438 Canadian Theatre YTH FESTIVAL WE'RE NOT KIDDING! OUR BOX OFFICE OPENS TOMORROW (APRIL I) Call 519.523.9300 Toll Free 1.877.862.5984 or visit blythfestival.com 2015 - 2017 Season Sponsors Media Sponsor n Parkland a sparlings FUEL CORPORATIONpluaPCL1,,