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Clinton News-Record, 1986-09-06, Page 20Page 20--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1986 Cakewalk the icingon the cake By Shelley McPhee-Haist BLYTH - They clapped a little harder, they lingered a little longer. It seemed that the full house audience didn't want to say goodbye to another season at the Blyth Festival. It's been a good season and this year's send-off play makes for a fantastic finale. The 1984 Festival box office hit, Cakewalk is back on stage as the final play for the season. The popular Colleen Curran play of- fers a deliciously entertaining dessert to a full course menu of comedy, usic and drama that has been served up at he Blyth Festival's 12th season. Cakewalk is lightfare entertain ent, the kind of play that appeals to . udiences everywhere. And thus, after its r in Blyth, Cakewalk will take an exten-ive tour throughout Ontario, from Peterbtrough to Brockville, from Durham to Po t Dover. The tour willrun in some 15 towns, for more than 22 performances. Cakewalk has been a proven s ccess in Blyth and no doubt will win the fay.r of new audiences as it takes to the road. Playwright Curran has cooked p a win- ner of a play in her script that foe ses on a cake baking contest. Set in a small Ontario town, he play revolves around the cake baking co test and tic characters that are competi g in it. There's Sister Vivian Leigh Cleary, (Marlane O'Brien) the angelic yo g nun; there's Ruby Abel (Lorna Wilson) t e tough, opininated, sneaky Scout Den Mother; there's Martha Britch (Heather Edison), the organic Woodstock -era restauran owner; there's Augusta Connors Secord (Claire Crawford) the flighty, mucky m ck high society lady, her spoiled brine -to -be daughter Tiffany (Paulina Gillis) nd last, but not least, there's the daft arc eologist Taylor Abbott (Ric Reid) . There is, of course, the cake co petition as the central theme to this play. owever the sidebar plots are equally as e tertain- ing. There's a wedding, a roman e, some tales of wow, some „deception, lapstick comedy, and, best of a11, good he• ted fun from start to finish. The nun and the archeologist fal in love. The Den Mother tries to ruin the co test for everyone, and cheats her way into he com- petition. The organic restaurant o er gets The blushing bride, Paulina Gillis "Tiffany Secord" and her mother Claire Crawford -Augusta Connors Secord" appear in the box office hit, Cake Walk, now running at the Blyth Festival. ( James Hocking photo) Come dine with Paul Peel LONDON - You are invited to dine with Paul Peel on Saturday, September 6, at The Feast At The Forks. How, you may well ask yourself, is this in- vitation possible without the aid of a time machine? Time machines aside, the answer lies in the fact that the Feast At The Forks has moved its location this year to the front lawn of the London Regional Art Gallery and has timed the evening of entertainment to coincide with the opening of the Paul Peel Exhibit. That's right, the annual fund raising bash, Feast At The Forks will take place right in front of the Art Gallery and those in atten- dance will find admission to the Paul Peel Exhibit included in the price of their tickets. Once again this year, tents will sprout like inushrooms at the Forks of the Thames to house an evening of fun and entertainment. Once guests have viewed the Paul Peel pain- tings in the Gallery, they can adjourn to the tents for refreshments, dinner, dancing and socializing. Between 7 and 9 p.m. a dinner consisting of barbecued rip of beef, salads, rolls, con- diinents, dessert, coffee and complimentary ice-cream from Baskin-Robbins will be served. Then it will be time to dance those calories away to the music of the Denise Pelley Band featuring Chris Robinson. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy. Of course the new location forthe Feast At The Forks imposes some space restrictions, so part of the Art Gallery will be used as well as the tents. These arrangements will provide an atmosphere suited to all tastes. However, the new format will also restrict the number of tickets able to be sold, so you should plan now to attend and get your tickets in advance. After all, Paul Peel can only dine with a limited number of his fellow Londoners. • Tickets are $18.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. This fund raising event is a project of the Art Gallery which is totally planned, organized and worked by the Art Gallery volunteers. Therefore, by attending the Annie winds up at Playhouse Feast At The Forks you not only provide yourself with a fun time, but also you sup- port your Art Gallery. - Project Chairwoman Bonnie Hawlik says: "After the•tremendous support we received from the London community last year, I am certain that we can count on another suc- cess this year, even though we have had to or Blyth pregnant and the high society matron enters her daughter's wedding cake in the contest. Cakevyelk offers lots of fast paced action w th ti heaping serving of laughs. Teo, the, play offers a fine cast, featuring some of the best performers .to' take to the Blyth stage this summer. There's newcomers Paulina Gillis who won the au- dience's heart in Lilly, Alberta, Heather Ed- son who played Honey in Lilly and Betty in Drift and Ric Reid who was seen in Another Season's Promise and Lilly. They are all part of an excellent cast in Cakewalk, and as well as an exceptional company to take to the Blyth stage this sum- mer. Audiences look forward here We sell government inspected chicke+r, azowd Rd. Open: Wednesday Thursday Friday Clinton For more information call NICK DEN BOER 482-3236 limit the number of tickets. We work hard to provide a fun event that appeals tc anyone who likes a B.B.Q. and dancing. What better way to end your summer?" For more information or to obtain tickets, . contact the London Regional Art Gallery, 421 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario -(519) 672-4580. 1St YOU ARE INVITED TO THE Ot)U W( RAFT FESTIVAL AT THE Goderich Twp. Community Centre Holmesville, Ontario (Just off Hwy. 8, between Goderich and Clinton) Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 Sunday, October 5 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. DISPLAY and SALE of CRAFTS Something For Everyone Light Lunch & Refreshments Admission: Adults 50a to their return next year, with hopes that many other familiar faces will be back - among them Lorna Wilson, Ron Gabriel, David Fox, Peter Smith, Laurel Paetz, Margaret Barton, Anne Anglin, Nancy Roberts the Mt goes on and on. And so, the 12th season at the Blyth Sum- mer Festival draws to a close and audiences reluctantly watch the curtain fall. However, if you're among the people who have not been to the Festival yet this sum- mer, there's still time. Cakewalk plays at Blyth until September 13. For the season finale at the Blyth Festival it's the icing on the cake! aeltAV FARM FRES 'CHICKEN CHICKEN BREASTS 1.99 Ib. CHICKEN LEGS 1.19 Ib. 4.29 Ib. Boneless CHICKEN BREAST Boneless TURKEY BREAST 4.29 Ib. CHICKEN SCHNITZEL 4.19 Ib. ROASTING CHICKENS 1.19 Ib. CHICKEN WiNGS .99 Ib. CHICKEN BURGERS 75 ea. CHICKEN CORDON BLEU 1.25 ea. Be a part of the Fun ... CLINTON CROWN LANES REGISTRATION FOR YOUTH BOWLING PEE-WEES & BANTAMS REGISTER Saturday, Sept. 6 & 13, 10 am - 12 noon 0 JUNIORS & SENIORS Z . REGISTER edn : sda y,Se t.' 3 8t._10 .i6:15 p ' ■ . O Registration: $3. per child AGE GROUPS: Pee Wees - not 8 years at Dec. 31, 1986 Bantams - ages 8 to 12 not 12 years of age at Dec. 31, 1986 Juniors - ages 12 to 1.5 not 15 years of age at Dec. 31, 1986 Seniors - ages 15 to 19 not 19 years of age at Dec. 31, 1986 SI) CALL FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER LEAGUES - I j CLINTON CROWN LANES 4824791 J (Hwy. 4 South) tottliio Huron Country Playhouse is,winding up this season with its final performances of the famous Broadway musical hit "AN- NIE". There are still tickets available from I abor Day, Sept. 1 through to Saturday, Sept. 6, closing night. This will be the last chance for friends and relatives to see local children perform in a professional production at the Playhouse this season. Actor's Equity Association has granted special concessions to the Playhouse, in order to allow for the casting of extra local youngsters in "ANNIE". Orphans in the New York Municipal Or- phanage - Girls' Annex, are played by children from Ailsa Craig, Arkona, Chatham, Clinton, Corunna, Dashwood, Ex- eter, Forest, Goderich, Grand Bend, Hen- sall, London, Mitchell, Sarnia, Sebringville, Stratford, Strathroy, Woodham and Zurich. The red-headed "Annie" is played by Sud- bury's 15 year old Theresa Stewart, whose voice easily fills the entire 614 seat Playhouse theatre. Don't miss "ANNIE". For information call (519) 238-8451. ...with extremely high energy, who enjoy meeting new people and having lots of fun... to perform in... GODERICH LITTLE THEATRE'S First Play of the Season tti a N' 910.100, SO A1C 98 R . o S911.10 a 60 �V Aq0 tot .*A 1 fS- tL6©o00 e0 `St CO'.a- ani gU,pQ s1s� .��sA�Ao os 10 z 50100SA4C� A��AtC,Nt��' SSR 0. 1001 10 O 14 POO SNOISS OA 101 DOI PA. by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur This is an exciting and fun play featuring several parts with very few lines. Anyone who has considered trying their hand at acting but has been a little nervous or worried about learn- ing lines, this is your chance to get involved. We are also always looking for people to help out behind the scenes...And don't let the term 'Auditions" scare you...this is simply a way for us to meet you. fmd out where your interests lie, and listen to your voice to determine which part you would be best suited for. qr i.. Goderich Little Theatre Metaiteltship Delve will take plaice during the month of September. 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