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36 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 9, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com ASHLEY HUTCHESON / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER SECRET GARDEN: A scene from the West End Studio Theatre presentation of the THE BEATLES: SGT. PEPPER'S CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! Big Wooden Horse Theatre Co. THE ARROGANT WORMS with The Polyjesters musical, The Secret Garden, based on the well-known novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Saturday, February 24th Please join Classic Albums Live as more than 20 musicians recreate note for note, cut for cut, one of the Beatles most defining albums "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". Friday, March 2nd Watch as The Arrogant Worms bore into your funny bone with infectious songs about being Canadian, then enjoy the sound of "Chunk" music a blend of swing, folk and roots done in the Polyjesters style! Sunday, February 25th This lively show for children 3 and up is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation! The Secret Garden represents dramatic departure for WEST Continued from page 35 All performances are at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts To order tickets call 905-815-2021 or 1-888-489-7784 Order on-line www.oakvillecentre.ca Learn to Read the Bible Effectively An exciting 6 week Seminar Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beginning Tuesday, February 13th FREE wheelchair, but when I come into the garden with Mary, everything changes," said the Grade 5 Eastdale Public School student. Lichty is among many of the show's principal characters who sing solos ­ one about his mother, and one about his father. So, does that make the 11-year-old nervous? "Not really, it's exciting," he said, smiling. "I'm really excited to be in this show. This is my first time being a principal character." But Lichty is no stranger to the stage, having performed in Peter Pan and Pinocchio before, and also being a two-time Ontario champion of highland dance. He's one of a large group of kids in the show, including the 20-member chorus. "It's great because every time I get off stage, I always have someone to talk to," said Lichty. "There's so many people in it. When the show's done, I'm really going to miss it." The cast has been rehearsing since Oct. 1 for yesterday's opening. "It's been a lot of work," said Groulx. "It's very challenging ­ probably one of the most challenging singing shows ever. There are a lot of dramatic ballads." The musical also demands a full orchestra, which, Groulx noted, "is unusual for community theatre." "It's very dramatic. There are giant musical sequences, thunderstorms, dramatic lighting." It's a departure from the musicals WEST usually presents, Groulx says, like last year's Cabaret. "This is different for us because it's very dramatic and emotional," he said. The West End Studio Theatre production of The Secret Garden runs tonight, February 10 and 14 - 17 at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. For tickets, call the box office at 905-815-2021. -- Krissie Rutherford can be reached at krutherford@oakvillebeaver.com Oakville performers on stage at Winterfolk Roots and Blues Festival Attend this seminar and learn to read the Bible effectively! If you find reading the Bible difficult or frustrating at times, then this seminar is for you. Six concise and informative sessions are delivered in a friendly, comfortable environment. They are aimed at equipping you with the skills and determination to understand scriptural doctrines for yourself and benefit from a new appreciation of the Bible. Whether you are familiar with the Bible or are new to reading it, you will walk away with loads of information and new energy to begin reading more effectively. Here's what you will learn · Who wrote the Bible ­ where did it come from? · How to get past the sometimes difficult language used in the Bible · How to learn more in less time with effective study tools · How to use cross references and a centre margin · Overview of the Bible in an easy-to-understand manner · History and chronology in the Bible · How science is reconciled with the scriptures · Prove to yourself the Bible is not a work of fiction · How to read carefully (e.g. Adam & Eve didn't eat an apple) · Why quoting a single scripture is dangerous (how to keep passages in context) · Who are the Jews? Why are they so important in the Bible? · Why parts of the Bible are so difficult to understand and how they can be simplified · How did so many interpretations of the Bible develop? · When and how to understand the Book of Revelation · Why does God allow so much suffering and wickedness? · What are the differences between Bible versions? · Why is there an Old Testament and a New Testament? Register early, space is limited Register online: www.ReadTheBibleOakville.com Register by phone: 416-526-5271 Oakville Central Public Library (Central Program Rm, 2nd Flr.) 120 Navy St. (just North of Lakeshore) A host of local artists will be among 80 performing live for the three-day Winterfolk Roots and Blues Music Festival in Toronto this weekend. The festival takes place in seven venues and includes workshops for guitar playing, song writing and more. Co-owner of Oakville's Moonshine Café John Marlatt has put together a group of local songwriters and performers to participate in the festival. His café presents live music seven nights a week and is also home to The Oakville Folk Club, Songwriters of Canada Halton Regional Writers Group and the Poetry Café. Marlatt and festival director Brian Gladstone have been working together over the last few months to bring Oakville artists to Winterfolk. The performers have been selected from the weekly Songwriters' Night at the Moonshine Café, which is held every Monday. The Oakville contingent will perform in the festival on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 4 ­ 6 p.m. at The Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave., in Toronto. Performing their original material this year at The Moonshine Café Showcase are Richard Vella, James MacKay, Dale Roossien, James Jones, Trevor Burt, Sweetgrass, Joe Forster, Steve Ledlie and Marlatt. Along with performers, a busload of fans and supporters will be traveling from The Moonshine Café on Sunday to attend the festival, and will be returning to the Café for an evening concert. Part of Winterfolk's mission statement includes providing stage opportunities for new and emerging artists with little or no festival experience. To find out more about the Winterfolk Roots and Blues Music Festival, which is free of cost, visit www.abetterworld.ca.