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Short list revealed for Edna Staebler Award Ifrid Laurier has Wnrluunced the five books shortâ€" listed for this year‘s Edna Staebler Award for creative nonâ€"fiction. The $3,000 award, the _ « £ f only one of its kind in This collection Of Canada, recogndizes and _ books truly shows encourages Canadian writâ€" o ers of a first or second thé’ range ofcre ;w.)fk in the genre of nonâ€" _ @HVE non-ficnon iction. y - Topics covered by the work belng_done five books range from beer by Canadian drinking to celebratin f » rnun'r\-glifp Tha indop% lUrlferS, Topics covered by the five books range from beer drinking to celebrating country life. The judges selected books they felt illustrated the breadth of possibility in the genre. "This collection of books truly shows the range of creative nonâ€"ficâ€" tion work being done by Canadian writers," said Kathryn Wardropper, who administers the award for Edna Staebler and Laurier. Broadway star Adrian Zmed will replace Jeff Conaway in the ‘Same Time, Next Year‘ national tour. Broadway star to appear in ‘Same Time, Next Year‘ at Centre in the Square Conaway will not be appearing in Same Time, Next Year scheduled to play at the Centre In The Square Nov. 7, as a result of a recent injury. According to his physiâ€" cian, arthroplasty to be perâ€" formed. Due to the severity of his injury, his doctor has strongly recommended that he cancel his participation in the tour. The producers are delighted to report that Zmed will now be coâ€"starâ€" ring with MacKenzie Phillips in Same Time, Next Year. Zmed has made his Broadway debut as Danny Zuko in the recordâ€"breaking musical Grease. He appeared together with Ms. Phillips in the recent national tour of Grease. His other Broadway and National tour credits included Blood Brothers, Chicago, and Falsettos. Zmed is also widely known from his characteriâ€" zation of the Romano on the T.J, Hooker television series in which he coâ€"starred with William _ Shatner and Heather Locklear. Other TV credits include appearances on Murder She Wrote, Love Boat, Hotel and Silk Stalkâ€" ings among others. He has won an Emmy Award for his work on a television special for children. His film credits include Grease 2 opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and the Bachelor Party with Tom Hanks. Same Time, Next Year is part of The Centre‘s Great Canadian Play Series and four comedy plays are feaâ€" "The decision was made incredibly difficult with so many books this year and the final decision will be even more difficult with this collection of wonderâ€" ful works." The books on the 2002 shortlist are: Notes on a Beermat: Drinking why it‘s necesâ€" sary, written by Nicholas Pashley and published by Polar Bear Press, provides an inâ€"depth exploration of tured this season. These include The Drawer Boy, written by Micheal Healey on Oct. 14; Lucien, written and performed by Marshall Button on May 1; and Rod Beattie stars in the continuâ€" ing saga about life on the AUDI ADVANTAGE~ 4 YEARS on 20.000 11L OMETRES wo.charog scheputeD Kathryn Wardropper Award administrator *Closedâ€"end lease rate offered by Audi Finance through participating dealers. 48â€"month lease, 3.96% annual lease rate with $8,890.55 down payment or tradeâ€"in, refundable security deposit of $650, first month‘s payment of $599. and freight of $555. Total lease obligation $28,752. Amount due at lease inception is $10,139.55. Based on $58,915 MSRP of 2002 Audi A6 3.0 sedan including SSJ)ood automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, Preferred Luxury pkg., Convenience pkg':nd 16" 5â€"spoke cast n:& qheels. Other options additional. Not including licence, taxes, registration, administration fees and insurance Lessee responsible for $0.25/km over 20, km per year. Requires dealer contribution, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Must take delivery by Aug. 6/02. See dealer for details. out Waltzing the Tango: Confessions of an Outâ€"ofâ€" Step Boomer, written by Gabriel Bauer and pubâ€" lished by Dundurn Press, chronicles the life of a well brought up woman who doesn‘t feel she belongs. the pros, cons, and more pros of drinking and its "essential‘ value in our society. Rolling Home: A Cross Canada Railroad Memoir, written by Tom Allen and published by Penguin Canada, offers a rich blend of history, drama and perâ€" sonal memoir as the author crosses the country by train, exploring the land and its people. The Last Guide: A Story of Fish and Love, written by Ron Corbett and pubâ€" lished by Penguin Canada, is a moving tribute to Algoâ€" nquin Park‘s last official fishing guide. farm in Wingfield Unbound on May 27. The series of four comedy plays is on sale now for only $89. To order tickets please call The Centre Box Office at 578â€"1570 or tollâ€"fre 1â€"800â€" 265â€"8977. Under _ Syndenham Skies: A celebration of country life, written by Cornelia Johanna Baines and published by Fitzhenâ€" ry and Whiteside, tells the story of Houges Magues, an old stone farmhouse and its restoration by Baines and her family. The award, created in 1990, is supported by an endowment created by Staebler and administered by Laurier. The award recognizes and encourages a Canadiâ€" an writer publishing a work with a Canadian locale and/or location. Laurier is the only uniâ€" versity in the country to administer a nationally recognized literary award for the creative nonâ€"fiction genre. _ This year‘s winner will be announced during the week of Sept. 23. 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