®Cy umW -\\ V 5/ e experienc® * s dAtAUOILE Famme was also given a wellâ€"deserved time in the spotâ€" light at St. Matthews‘ fine Casavant pipe organ, where she delivered a masterful perâ€" formance of Bach‘s Prelude and Fugue in D minor. Balcony {Continued from page 18) Centre in the Square offers its stage to community theatre groups What a way to throw a party. In honour of its 20th anniversary, the Centre in the Square will make its stage available to community theatre groups, free of charge, for six days this September. The Community Festival, as it has been so fittingly named, is open to any group which submits a proposal stating what type of show it plans to perform, why it is deserving of a spot on stage, and what it intends to do with the profits Profits? According to the theatre‘s general manager, each group chosen will take home all of the box office receipts from its performance, and will receive help from the theatre‘s ushers and technicians, also free of charge. "It‘s like a fundraiser for them," explained Jamie Grant, general manager. "And for us, it‘s about giving the Centre back to the community. Schneider Male Chorus "When the Centre opened in 1980, it held a community fesâ€" Andrea Bailey Chronicle Staff h a uniau? shopping experience Pauline Finch is a Kâ€"W area freelance writer and amateur choralâ€"instrumental musician. listeners had the added bonus of being able to see, as well as hear, her agile pedalwork. Grant said the festival is open to all groups primarily in the Waterloo Region. But, he Grant also said he would like a promotional plan from appliâ€" cants, however, the Centre in the Square will be responsible for the overall promotion of the festival. be "And it could be a significant fundraiser for groups who are looking for to raise more money." Grant said only the most unique proposals will be conâ€" sidered, and he is encouraging strategic alliances to be formed among groups "We would love it if all of them (acts) are different," he said. "We don‘t want six dance shows; we want a good mix. "If a few groups get together and perform, that would be even better." tival. We want to rekindle that for the anniversary" "This is our way of making the community a better place," Grant said. "And its the perfect way to celebrate a party and disâ€" cover unique ideas. "I‘m hoping we get tons of proposals." said, "No one will be asking for passports to see where they‘re from." The deadline for all applicaâ€" tions is May 1, and each proâ€" posal is to be sent to the attention of Jamie Grant at the Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., in Kitchener. For information, . call 578â€"5660 Subaru of Guelph Service Centre invites you to take advantage of our Spring and Summer Specials Oil & Filter Change Inspect Brakes & Exhaust System Inspect All Cooling System Hoses & Connections Top Up All Fluid Levels Inspect Drive Belt Tension Rotate & Adjust All Tire Pressures ' SUBARU or GUELPH 945 Woodlawn Rd. W. Gueliph 824â€"7555 with Nest Saturday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. Special Storytime in My Books with the Easter Bunny Saturday, April 15 2:30 p.m. Daily Storytimes Chapters Come In. Go Anywhere. Chapters 428 King St. North, Waterloo 886â€"4015 Open Iamâ€"11pm, 7 days a week Call or pick up our calendar of monthly events for more details ! with author Alexandra Rose Sunday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. with Linda Rose Saturday, April 15, 2:30 p.m. The Hidden You: Becoming Your Potential Live Music EVERY Friday Night! lationships: Appreciating Differences in People "Using Field Guides" Seminar (for Adults) "SPRING" INTO APRIL! 32995 OKel For Only