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38 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 19, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com PASSION FOR PAINTING: Oakville's own Sally Durie, pictured here working in her home studio, is an award-winning artist whose diverse subject matter includes landscapes, real life and florals. She is holding a show on Sept. 27 and 28 at her home at 66 Rancliffe Rd. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. both days. The show will feature more than 60 pieces. Durie has sketched and painted in many parts of the world, including Ireland, Mexico and Canada's Atlantic provinces. This summer, she spent time in the northern Georgian Bay area, as well as the northern Kawartha Lakes region, capturing the beauty of some of Ontario's small lakes and wildlife. NATALIE & DONNELL Friday September 26th Two powerhouse fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy team up to present an evening of high stepping music. Since their marriage in 2002, they have had conflicting tours with their respective bands, but now is the opportunity to see the magic of music, love and matching schedules! LILY TOMLIN Saturday Sept. 27th at 6:30 & 9:30pm Lily Tomlin continues to venture across an everwidening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation and video. She has received numerous awards, including six Emmys and a Grammy. Enjoy this legendary talent for one special night in Oakville! ANNE & GILBERT "The Island Love Story" Wednesday October 1st RACHEL Z TRIO "Joni Mitchell Tribute" Saturday October 4th LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER Based on the sequel Join Rachel Z and her novels to Anne of Green trio as she pays an Gables, this new Canadian instrumental nouveaux musical tells the story of jazz tribute to Joni Anne Shirley's journey Mitchell. Rachel Z has into young adulthood and enjoyed touring with Peter her romance with Gilbert Gabriel and recording Blythe. Recent reviews with Wayne Shorter, include "a marvel", Al Di Meola, Stanley "heartwarming and tearClarke and Lenny White. inducing" and "it will Great chance to witness a surely become a classic." future Jazz legend! Activism focus of comedian's career 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 zoos and placed in sanctuaries. She is currently working to free an elephant named Jenny, who is housed in the Dallas Zoo (www.concernedcitizensforjenny.net). "Elephants are very poorly served living in zoos and there's not enough space at all," she said. She understands that lending her name to such a cause will give it force. "A lot of people in our industry support causes because they have the visibility and someone like me who can do an act to raise money is helpful, too," she said. "But this has really taken my heart and my imagination." Tomlin is also using her star power to advocate for universal healthcare in the state of California. "Here, in California, this bill for universal healthcare for the entire state has passed through the legislature twice and Arnold (Schwarzenegger) has vetoed it once, and it is on his desk and I'm sure he'll veto it again," she said. "There's a grassroots movement here to get that and we're in for the long haul." Tickets to Lily Tomlin on Sept. 27 cost $99 per person. For tickets or information, call the Oakville Centre box office at 905-8152021 or go online to www.oc4pa.ca. Discover Oakville's heritage, downtown Downtown Oakville is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ontario. There is something new to try and enjoy around every corner, on any day. However, Downtown Oakville is more than a relaxing atmosphere and sought-after destination, it is a historic landmark with an interesting past. The Downtown core is home to many historic sites, one of which is the harbour. In 1827, Colonel William Chisholm (1788-1842) bought 960 acres of land from the Crown at the mouth of the Sixteen Mile Creek on Lake Ontario to establish a port, shipbuilding yard, and the village of Oakville. This location gave promise for a centre for trade, commerce, and travel. And so today the harbours of Downtown Oakville remain prominent and remind us of the goals for our town and the man who made a difference, Colonel William Chisholm. Today, the life and exploits of Colonel William Chisholm stand immortalized in Oakville's Erchless Estate. It is a four-acre estate home and gardens set on the shores of Lake Ontario in Downtown Oakville. The Museum preserves and interprets the town's history through the heritage and home where William Chisholm himself raised a family. Erchless was home to six generations of the Chisholm family over a period of 130 years. Today, visitors to the Oakville Museum can take a guided tour of Erchless, the Chisholm Family Home, (c.1858), which is authentically restored to the elegance of its 1925 appearance. The Erchless Estate is not the only preserve from our town's history. The Custom House, built in 1856 by Robert Kerr Chisholm (1819-1899), holds museum exhibitions and a Pioneer Discovery Gallery for students to enjoy. Other heritage properties such as the Old Post Office and Thomas House are located in Downtown Oakville and stand to signify the birth of our town. The downtown core is not just a seasonal attraction, but a year-round spectacle. It is a productive, active, and central hub of Oakville life all 12 months of the year and no one knows this better then those lucky enough to live along its historic streets. Still standing are the homes dating back to the earliest settlers that make downtown the historic village that it is. Preserved in their glory, these homes tie us to our forbearers and remind us to conserve for the citizens of tomorrow. As Oakville continues to age, downtown will stay a main attraction for all those who visit. The harbours, museums, and historic streets are areas of emphasis within Oakville and reflect where we came from and where we are going. `From the Boardwalk, Bronte' Acrylic on paper, 11 x 14 inches THOMAS CHATFIELD Bronte Remembered September 20 ­ October 5, 2008 Opening reception, Sat., Sept. 20, 2-5 pm 179 Lakeshore Road East, Downtown Oakville, ON L6J 1H5 Tel: 905-844-4481 Toll Free: 1-866-844-4481 abbozzogallery.com Member of the Art Dealers Association of Canada