Awards nominations due next week Nominations are accept ed for categories including ‘Forever Plaid‘ takes performers from geek status to chic status Waterloo student stars in ‘Oliver‘ The cost to attend is $28 for adults, $25 for stuâ€" dents/seniors or $22 for children. Tickeis can be purâ€" chased at the Centre in the _ | Be in over 32,000 homes every week of the year. ?:g“:;;»’;‘r’)’;gm“ or by callâ€" _ | _ Advertise in the Waterloo Chronicle â€" 886â€"2830 The general public is encouraged to nominate a local artist or arts supportâ€" er who has made an out: standing contribution to their art and to the cultural life of Waterloo Region amic Grant, general man ]ugcr of Centre in the Square. is thrilled to present Forever Plaid. Dec. | at 8 p.m. This deliciously goofy musical is sure to put a smile on your face, a tap in your toes and a tune in your heart. The Menno Singers and the Mennonite Mass Choir present Handel‘s Messiah, accompanied by the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Symphony, Dec. 3â€"4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Centre in the Square in Kitchener. This concert features soloists Stephanie Kramer, Jennifer Enns Modolo, Terâ€" ence Mireau and Steven Horst. needed too much help from her, except for rides around town. "Just facilitating really. just doing the driving," she said with a laugh. She said she tries to help him by searching the Interâ€" net and newspapers for opportunities for him. An Fovever Plaid is a definite crowdâ€"pleaser. "This is a touching play Continued from page 20 Literary, Music, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Mentor, Open and Leading Edge {for artists of all disciplines under the age of 251 about pursuing dreams regardless ol the odds." said Grant. "The quartet‘s awkâ€" ward conversion from clumâ€" w geeks to vonfident perâ€" tormers is charming and comical.‘ sSparky, finx. Smudge and brankie are Forever Plaid, a 19508 singing group killed in an accident with a busload of screaming Beatles fans. ad in the newspaper brought the KW Little Theâ€" atre to her attention. "We‘re just very proud of him. and I can see how his abilities are really developâ€" ing," she said. "He loves it he thrives in this, he looks forward to rehearsal everyâ€" day." Kathryn said she is asked _ Tuesday through Saturday, often by people if John is and tickets can be purâ€" Celebrate the creative people who enrich our comâ€" munity WrEpNEsDAY, DECEMBER 8 aAT 7:00 PM The deadtme for all nom Yhrough a twist of fate, a the origmnal 1895 Russian ballet, music by Tchatkousky Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo Adults: $18 * Children (under 12): $10 «& OxTario Bauuet THEATRE # & Call the Box Office: : (519) 888â€"4908 Nomination forms are available at the City of Waterloo, the City of Kitchâ€" ener, public libraries, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery and Wyndham Art Gallery. Forms are alsa available online at "We know he‘s doing what he loves, he only wants more. He doesn‘t tire of it," she said. The play is being put on by the Galt Little Theatre, in Cambridge. The box office is open mysterious time warp hauls them back to earth and the quartet gets their second chance to do the show they never could. Laugh out loud as each questionably talented Plaid overcames their respective entertainment flaws, be it jittery nerves, indigestion, a slight speech impediment or two left feet. tired, because he practises his acting almost everyday. inations is Nov. 30 Journey back to a more The recipients will be announced at the 17th Annual Kâ€"W Arts Awards Ceremony and Moveable Feast, April 9, 2005 at the Walper Terrace Hotel, Kitchâ€" ener. Everyone is invited. www.kwartsawards.ca. Just click on Nomination Form. innocent time when chaperâ€" oned teenagers searched for dreamyâ€"eyed romance at the high school prom. Catch this fearless foursome here at the Centre in the Square. Tickets for this show are priced at $35 and are availâ€" able by calling the Centre‘s box office at 578â€"1570, or online in realâ€"time at the Centre‘s Web site www.cenâ€" treâ€"square.com. chased at 623â€"4070. The show will run through Dec. 11. _ The Waterloo Chronicle can be picked up | at the following _ locations WATERLOO Chapters Bookstore | 428 King St. N. Waterloo Town Square Smoke Shop 75 King St. S Wordsworth Books 100 King St. S. Forwell Variety 242 King St. N Vincenzos 740 Belmont Ave. W. Walper Tobacco Shop 15 King St W The 7â€"11 256 King St. N Quick Trip Variety 347 Erb St. West 4 King St. N. KITCHENER Kâ€"W Bookstore 308 King St. W 5i One less thing to worry about* Customized services to meet your needs and budget Bonded and insured employees We bring our own equipment and supplies Quality Service Guaranteed Free onâ€"site consultation Chnstmas Cleaning Available What Casanova Told Me Susan Swan & Catherine Bush