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Valery Lloydâ€"Watts opens @ Society Piano Series I PAGE 22 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1084 Twentyâ€"five students from Milton Margai School, ranging between the ages of 8 and 18 will be accompanied by a 10â€"member musical band of graduates and teachers. The Blind African Choir, an exciting and spectacular group of 35 musicians from Sierra Leone, West Africa, will perform Friday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at First Mennonite Church in Kitchener as part of their Central Canada tour. The tour will be a "Thank You Canada" celebration for all those who have supported their school through Christian Blind Mission International. It will also serve to inform others of what can and is being done for the blind of the world and how much is yet to be accomplished. There are an estimated 40 million biind people in the world â€" about 80 percent live in the poorest areas of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Every hour some 80 people become blind and of these 60 will be under 14 years of age. For most of these young people life holds little promise beyond an existence of begging, exploitation and ridicule. Ninety percent of all the world‘s blind children do not have the opportunity to attend school. For many institutions of learning, the school motto is an empty phrase, a fragment of tradition that has long since lost its significance. For the children of Milton Margai School the motto is both a challenge and an inspiration. Before they were rescued, many of these children were the poorest of the poor â€" helpless as they faced life on the streets, blind and alone. Tom Plaunt _ Wed., Oct. 10 8 p.m. HUManities Theatre A rare solo performance with Chopin, Gershwin, Léveiliée, Satie Schubert, Schumann & André Gagnon. A kaleidoscope of music from classical to pop by an artist, pianist, soloist, innovator and exceptional showman! $15.00 ($12.50 Stu./Sen.) 8 p.m. ; Theatre of the Arts $12.50 ($8.00 Stu./Sen.) The Edinburgh Quartet With special guest pianist André â€" Gagnon Fri., Oct. 12 Blind students‘ choir at First Mennonite Valery Lloydâ€"Watts The Nylons Returning after 4 soldâ€"out shows in ‘83. Don‘t miss this brand new show packed with fun, excitement and great 60‘s pop. Sat., Oct. 27 10:30 p.m. HUManities Theatre $12.50 (11.00 Stu./Sen.) Tickets available at the Mumanities Theatre Box Office and all BASS Music Magazine "They play new music ably and with ease. They play old music beautiâ€" fully and touchingly." I Enjoy the great masters Haydn: Quartet Op. 64 No. 5, in D Major ("The Lark") Mozart: Quartet in G Major, K. 387 Elgar: Quintet for piano and strings in G Minor Founded 25 years ago by Sam Campbell, Milton Margai is the only school for the blind in Sierra Leone â€" a country of 3.5 million people. It is attended by 60 primary students while 30 others are integrated into schools throughout the nation. Without the support of Christian Blind Mission International, Milton Margai School for the Blind and many of the marvellous achievements of Sam Campbell would not have been possible. Vital support for this school and 100 others for the blind around the world is provided by CBMI. Added to this, CBMI supports 40 schools for the deaf as they teach children to communicate in sign language. CBMI is known as the "Loveâ€"inâ€"Action" ministry bringing practical and spiritual help through hundreds of projects with thousands of dedicated workers around the world. The Christian Blind Mission African Choir is an outgrowth of just one of these projects. These children know they are fortunate. They are coming to sing and to tell their story to Canada â€" *‘We cannot see, but we will conquer." Like the students of the school, many of the staff are also blind. They are a constant example and encouragement that life can be conquered despite their handicap. Sam Campâ€" bell is perhaps the best example of all. Blind since the age of 12, he has been headmaster of Milton Margai since 1959. He holds degrees and diplomas in teaching and administration of the visually handicapped from four different counâ€" tries. Tickets are $12 or stu/sen $8 for next Thursday‘s performance, and are available at regular outlets or by calling 886â€"1673. Kâ€"W Chamber Music Society presents Valery Lloydâ€"Watts in concert at the Music Room Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. to open the 1984â€"85 Piano Series. In addition to solo, chamber and concerto performances, Lloydâ€"Watts gives children‘s concerts specially noted for the enthusiastic responses from young audiences. They are often performed in connection with Suzuki Talent Education workshops. She is an internationally recognized exponent of the Suzuki Teaching method. Her talent has been shaped and encouraged by artists such as Rosalyn Tureck, Menahem Pressler, Lili Kraus and William Kapell. She has been acclaimed since her orchestral debut at age 12 in Vancouver. Lloydâ€"Watts was born in Vancouver and is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Royal Music degree in studies under Paul Baduraâ€" $13.50 ($12.00 Stu./Sen.) Thurs., Oct. 25 _____ Humanities Theatre Music by Jerome Kern * Book and Lyrics by Otto Harbach From the glamorous world of American flappers, debutantes and college dance bands to the Russian aristocracy and Parisienne caté society, Jerome Kern‘s delightfully romantic comedy ROBERTA takes a bemused look at the business of high fashion. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". "Let‘s Begin" and "I Won‘t Dance" highlight an enchanting musical score from the age of the Stutz Bearcat and silk stockings â€" the glorious twenties! [ _ Y T J J 50 OFF 1095 Weber St. E., Kitchener 744â€"6519 699 Belimont Ave. W., Kitchener 578â€"7900 ANY LARGE SUBMARINE BIG JOHN‘S SUBMARINES PICK UP ORDERS ONLY (Not valid on Monday and Tuesday) Sun., 4 p.m.â€"midnight Offer expires Oct. 31/84 Mon.â€"Wed., 11 a.m.â€"1 a.m. i Thurs., 11 a.m.â€"2 a.m. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.â€"3 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Humanities Theatre This spectacular production features some of the most stunning acrobats ever seen, seemingly impossible feats of daring and balance, Kung Fu, brilliantly costumed traditional dancing, and some of the best magicians from Taiwan. "Exquisite and magical ... every act a little gem," Rand Daily Mail, Johannesberg. $13.50 ($12.00 Stu./Sen.) Call 885â€"4280 for tickets. The Chinese Magic Revue of T aiwan . 21