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The Citizen, 2006-03-16, Page 19Buck & Doe .for ;$ Rob Romig 61 Pa Mandy Dunbar a Saturday, April 1 Blyth Arena - Upstairs " 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Music by DJ •• Bus leaves from Wingham Valumart at 8:30 pm sharp Beigrave Arena at 8:45 pm Clinton Arena at 9:30 pm $5.00 per ticket (1- Lunch provided Age of majority You arc invited to a come & go 80th Birthday Celebration for Amy McCrea March 25, 2006 at the Blyth United Church 2-4 pm Best wishes only Love: Mom & Dad, PARK THEATRE GODERICH 524-7811 Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun -Thur 8:00 Sat & Sun Mat 2:00 ,.SI $5•25 utesdi PPO rTL:YLF March 17 - 23 no norm influfin 11010 HILARIOUS!" 17th INMENT LINEUP THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2006. PAGE 19. Entertainment Leisure It's Showbiz at Festival's season launch Two vibrant Canadian musicians Stephen Fearing and Juanita Wilkins launch the Blyth Festival's 2006 season on Saturday, April 22 at Memorial Hall. Artistic director Eric Coates said "Stephen Fearing is one of the most inspiring and talented singer/songwriters in Canada and he performs brilliantly in concert. And Juanita Wilkins has really hit her stride. It's just a thrill to see her career take off like this." Fearing will be performing songs from his new album, due out this spring. Don't miss this chance to see him on the eve of his departure for a major European tour. A four-time Juno nominee for his solo work, Fearing won a Juno with his roots band Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, along with bandmates Colin Linden, and Tom Wilson. Opening for Fearing is independent recording artist, Juanita Wilkins of Wellington County. Showbiz is the launch for the Blyth Festival's 2006 season. This Canadian theatre company celebrates its 100th world premiere this summer. Hear great music while getting a sneak preview of the Blyth Festival's season, including The Ballad of Stompin' Tom by David Scott with songs by Stompin' Tom Connors. Tickets are $25 each, for reserved seating. Student eyeGO rates apply. Call the box office today 519- 523-9300 or toll free 1-877-862- 5984. Toastmasters hosts event Conversation promises to be lively when Clinton Communicators Toastmasters Club hosts its open house on March 28 at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office, 100 Don St., Clinton. The club invites anyone interested in improving their public speaking and leadership skills to join in a regular meeting. Guests will hear speeches from long-time members and newcomers to the club. They will learn how members improve their skills in a supportive environment. And they will be invited to take part in a round of short, impromptu speeches, if they so choose. "At Toastmasters, our members lose their fear of public speaking and learn skills that help them in whatever path they've chosen in life. They learn not just how to deliver better speeches, but how to organize their thoughts in order to better communicate in job interviews, buSiness meetings and even personal relationships," said Sandra Billson, president, Clinton Communicators. Over coffee, tea • and goodies, guests will hear testimonials from members who learned at Toastmasters how to make better presentations, improve their listening skills, lead teams and For years and years This girl has sewed Now guess what? She's 80 years old! Happy Birthday Amy McCrea • Love from the Lamonts and Cottrills March 21 conduct meetings. The open house will start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Billson at 519-524-2390 or e-mail sbillson @hotmail.com Came d eetehate* Seth ginex'a 90th Birthday Sunday, March 19 Hensall United Church 2-4 p.m. No gifts please Instead a donation to help send a child to Camp Menesetung is requested by Beth Winning performance Perish took top prize in a battle of the bands presented by Wildfong Entertainment in Clinton Legion on Saturday. Band members are guitarist Joshua Gropp, of Brussels and Toronto (left), bassist Thomas Ireland, Teeswater (right), drummer Rob McKercher, formerly of Brussels now of Goderich, and vocalist Shaun Henry, formerly of Blyth now of Goderich. All four are graduates of F.E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham. The prize was $650. Bands were judged on many things including stage presence, musicianship, songwriting ability, technical ability, audience participation and audience reaction. The crowd also played a part in determining the winner as response was taken into consideration. Gropp said they had a blast playing with all the bands and are excited to put the money to use by ordering some merchandise like hooded sweatshirts for their fans. "We had a great time as always." The band plays Thursday night at the Milverton Rec Centre, March 17 at the Salt Lounge in London, March 31 in Toronto at The Vatikan, April 1 in London at The Embassy, then back at the Salt Lounge on April 7. (Signal Star photo) %IP ik-i• P,-,PP,-,1P414 FIRBAtikU. www.movielinks.ca 'ong distance71 -800-265-3438 Piot Recommended Violence for round Children el Alp _Nappy o a, 1st 1- Eitthday -9 ,rno, 0 7 0 ,,4 ., % :gt , ,,,. BYaeden 0 ii., Aleisha, Kayla & Hunter glaPIN 80th .13Pdhclati Alain ( gutton) on March 19 Love from Roy, Dave, Jim & John HARRISON FORD PAUL BETTANY March 25 - Bastid Sonz - Local Band from Goderich area April 1 - Barerump - AC/DC Tribute - Back by popular demand 422 Queen St., Blyth, ON Tel.: 523-9381 Fax: 519-523-9828 e-mail: blythinnebellnet.ca SATURAY NIGHTS Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00