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NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 3 FOCUS: While we normally focus on the past. on people. communities or buildings. this month we are placing our focus on something new.... the introduction of a series of Shows coming into our various communities. Sponsored by the Rideau Lakes Union Library Board. with assistance from Outreach Ontario and Ontario Arts Council.. the five shows in the series will hopefully be the start of an annual offering. To assure balance of funding as well as some idea of audience numbers. the Library Board is selling "Show Series" tickets at bargain prices. For $15.00 a patron will have the opportunity of attending all five shows. By using facilities in each of the communities. the Board hopes to encourage support from the whole area. CommUnity Halls. schools. Churches. etc. will be the location of the Series Shows. In addition. the Board is sponsoring Children's productions within the schools as well as special event programs [one on Elgin Day and another at South Crosby Summer Camp]. Tickets will be available from any Union Board member [see list below] and may also be purchased [at a higher cost] at the door prior to each performance. ALL performers are professionals and perform across Ontario [and across Canada in some cases]. The Board wishes to thank all those who have co-operated in the early stages of this venture and invite all residents to come out and enjoy the Rideau Show Series! Tickets available from: Jim Stedman. Jane Monaghan. Bob Waterfield - Elgin and area Peggy Sweet. Alan Roantree. Bill Cutfield â€" Seeley's Bay. Lyndhurst and area Brys Scovil. Anna Greenhorn. Cathy Bongers â€" Portland. Delta and area Jack Murphy. Rose Pritchard - Newboro and area PLUS All Branches of the Rideau Lakes Union Library System. RIDEAU SHOW SERIES 1987438 SHOW DESCRIPTIONS Paul Moreno Spanish Dance Co. May 20/87 Portland Comm. Hall Formed in IQ7I under the direction of Paul Moreno. the company has become one of the foremost Spanish Dance Ensembles in Canada. Since its first cross country tour in l975. the company has consolidated its reputation by performing with sold out shows across Canada and in concert presentations as guests with leading symphony orchestras. The show consists of an hourâ€"long presentation. showcasing the passion and artistry of Spanish dance. Three dancers accompanied by a flamenco guitarist comprise the group. “' June l3/l37 Chaffey's Lock Hall In 19th century Ontario. "tanglefoot whiskey" was a particularly potent drink â€" the three performersiactors/musiclans] WANT TO GO TO THE THEATRE -â€"WITHDUT A LONG DRIVE???? Then SUBSCRIBE to the RIDEAU SHOW SERIES 1987-88 This is a new venture sponsored by your Rideau Lakes Union Library Board in coâ€"operation with OLSâ€"Rideau. Ontario Arts Council 8 Outreach Ontario Show Series Ticket - $15.00 A Limited Number of Series Tickets will be available â€" Don't miss out....Get yours NOW! Tang'efaot Show Location Time Date Moreno Spanish Dancers Portland Community Hall 8 p.m. May 20/87 who make up Tanglefoot have developed a particularly potent Tanglefoot Theatre Chaffey's Lock 'Comm Hall 8 p.m. June 13/‘27 way of making Canada's past come alive! Angus Baxter Geneologist Seeley‘s Bay Library Room 8 p.m. Sept.21/87 Dressed in traditional costume. using large projection screens m Vancouver Hind Trio Elgin United Church 8 p.m. Nov.9/87 displaying the early works of Canada's painters and photographers. Jest in Time Theatre 8 p.m. Feb.1/88 the group presents a powerful blend of folk music. storytelling Genera' Admissiowtnckets at Door] and theatre illustrating our history. Children/Students $2.00 [excluding Angus Baxter- $2.00 ALL] If YOU wish to subscribe to the SHOW SERIES You may purchase the SERIES TICKET $15.00 from any of the branches of the Union Library System - Elgin. Portland. Delta. Lyndhurst or Seeley's Bay Baxter is the author of three best-selling books on geneology OR and has been researching the subject for over ‘40 years. He is ' Coma“ a long-time member of several esteemed genealogical Brys Scovil 272â€"2570: Peggy Sweetâ€"McCumber 307â€"3968 organizations. both in Canada and overseas. Pat Little 359â€"5315 [Monday or Tuesday only] In Search of Your Roots â€" as a relaxed and seasoned speaker, guest on many radio and T.V. shows. Mr. Baxter will discuss the aspect of geneology of most interest to the audience. He will cover all main sources of information along with offering advice on how to overcome obstacles and avoid pitfalls and deadends in a genealogical search. Audience participation is encouraged. “ Vancouver Wind trio Nov. 9/87 Elgin The show selection for June l3/87 is Mosquitoes. Mudholes and Rebels â€" a lightâ€"hearted and enlightening look at fifty years of Ontario's early history. ”‘ Adults - SILOO Angus Baxter -Geneologist Sept. 2l/87 Seeley's Bay Library Room IN ADDITION...... The Library Board has also managed to schedule several extra shows. The first will be a return visit by Golden Caravan which performed The Loon‘s Necklace" at ELGIN DAY 1986. This year the group will present Mimes. Clowns and Friends: a series of short vignettes in which characters have some exciting adventures. Dora and Edwin Echavarry were well received last year and will show more of their talents this year. Make sure you bring along your children to ELGIN DAY July 11/87 and see the show at 1:30 p.m. â€" Elgin United Church Hall [basement] Suitable for children ages 3 to II [and all adults] Admission $2.00 adult: SI.00 children Groups lI or more [maximum 6] $5.00 To help you prepare for the Christmas Season. we are bringing Royal Botanical Gardens program “Christmas Designs for the Home' to 2 locations. The first of these lecture/demonstration shows will be at Philipsville Seniors Hall on Oct. 19 at 7:30p.m. The second [same program] will be held in Seeley's Bay Library Room on Oct 29 at 7:30 p.m. The program will consist of demonstrations. talks and techniques on how to make several projects suitable for the Christmas season. Cost - $2.00 admission [$1.00 Seniors) Attendance may be restricted due -to space limitations so make sure you reserve a space ....or get there early! Desoribed as "a breath of wind blowing through the concert halls of Canada" this group of three talented young men will delight all ages with their repetoire [all arranged specifically for them]. from classical to ragtime; baroque to bebop. and everything betweenl . . Acustom-made program will include their zany adaptation of Prokoffiev's "Peter and the Wolf" , "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and many others will also be performed. Only truly finemuswians can have and give so much fun â€" an evening of clasSical mu3ic 3... presented as classy cabaret! Jest in Time Theatre Feb 1/88 Based in Halifax. N.S. these five young artists draw their inspiration from mime. vaudeville and silent. film comedy. Combining traditional mime techniques with vaice. acting and movement results in an original style of physical theatre which is enjoyed by all ages. Sketches transcend the everday world and leap into the absurd. ranging from the hilarious to the thought-provoking. You'll be lucky if you can catch your breath between laughter and wonderment! Definitely ““ EXTRAS..... If support for the series is strong. [Series tickets sold-out]. then it will be possible to add additional shows to the lineâ€"up. One which should prove popular could be The Savoy Society. an Ottawa Gilbert and Sullivan group.