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eck the halls with Dhuwls ot laughter an Next Level Theatre Company presents David Sedaris' irreverent and hilar ions TheSanmumd Diaries. And In add some gener- ous holiday spirit In this Nar- donic, satirical, and sarcaw tic production. a portion of the proceeds from all per- formances of The Santa- Land Diaries will he donut, ed to the Waterloo public library. Based on playwright. comic, and wickedly funny commentator David Sedaris' National Public Radio broadcast and best- selling book 'Holidays on Ice,' this special holiday comedy brings to life Sedaris' essay about the life of a Macy's department store Christmas elf. Next Level Theatre play supports local library The piece was adapted for the stage by William Ker- nohan. Next ievel's artistic director, and is now The SamaLand Diaries, ieatur ing an ensemble cast of merry misanlhropes who recount the tales of their stints as elves working in Samaland "ICs the perfect irreverent antidote to the relentless good cheer of the holiday season" Says Kernohan. "At the same time. we've decid- ed to create some cheer of a different kind with the gift of literacy. Five dollars from every ticket sold will be donated directly to the Waterloo public library to assist with their public pro- Cathy Matyas, chief librarian at the Waterloo public library says. "it is a wonderfully creative endeavour that Next Level Theatre has embarked upon. helping us mil with this witty fundraiser. Santa targets WPL "We love ln work with local arts gmup such as this remarkable theatre rmnpar my. and we are dNighted that they are promoting the library and such a talented young writer like Sedaris. I hope lots of people will get into the spirit and witness this great play:" Described as an elfin stand-up routine, The San- raLand Diaries is built around the musings of sev- eral unemployed writers. actors, and misfits who answer a classified ad for wasonal employment at Macy's. Crumpet the Elf, played by Will Kernohan, fights back in Next Level Theatre's production of The SantaLand Diaries, playing this Thursday through Saturday at the Church Theatre in St. Jacobs, Order tickets in person at the Centre in the Square box office in Kitchener, by phoning 578-1570, or by visiting www.centre~square.com. As they alternate from introspective ramblings. In over-the-top outbursts. to hiling. mean-spirited descriptions, the humhled and riometirrtes humiliated characters bring this bizarre winter wonderland to life As (Zrumpot the HI. Karr, Planet fly Baltic Baroque Stephen Silarski, leader Virtuosic Canadian flautist, Leslie Newman performs a Flute Concerto by C Also: Grieg's Holberg Suite and other wonderful-but not often heard - Baltic composers. jobs ARTS FOCUS Jam Asuey l QI¢QUC nohan shares the stage with several local actors and in full elfin regalia (from red and green felt smacks to jangly stocking caps), they provide keen insights into the true meaning of Christ- mas. "Audiences in America have absolutely loved this funny and entertaining reminiscence by one of America's most popular essayisis." explains Kerr nohan. "and I wanted m give Waterloo region some laughter during the holiday season "We also want In give a link hack to the community that (Ivor the past five scar suns. has embraced Nvxt Level Theatre's vision of PE. Bach Don't miss this jolly sleigh ride-Next level The- atre-style-through the out- landish world of a depart- ment store elf, and give the gift of reading to the Water- loo community. bringing modern, profes- sional theatre to southwest- em Ontario." The show will be per- formed Dec. 2-4 at B pm. at the Church Theatre. 1376 King St. N.. St. Jacobs. Tick- on. are $25 each. Order tickets in person at the Centre in the Square box office in Kitchener, by phorr ing 578-1570. or by visiting www.centrtrsquarecom. For more in[(utmati(;I1 ahmn Next Level Theatre. call 49fr I044. First United Church Uptown Waterloo f ' Wednesday T " December 8 . 8 PM 's " . S26 Admit Senior i S12 Student - Call today for tickets! " ' du- sail Call 578-1570 or oniine: I l Ly_ryy:.hvyfiyLTyg.11r1y,gLr1gg, ISulMF'TID W070 The competition will feature such bands as Ana- log Wry, Revolver and Loud Alone. The event will run from 6 to t 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Admission is $6. or $5 with a canned food item. Get your ticket at the door. The City of Waterloo Youth Recreation council presents Battle of the Bands, Dec. 10 at the Albert McCormick Community Centre liroceeds will benefit the Christmas Hamper pro- gram with the City orWaterloo. The Music Alive Choral Organization presents Classically Christmas, under artistic director/con, ductor Alfred Kunz, Saturday at the Benton Street Baptist Church in Kitchener. .The concert will include the adult, youth and chil- dren's choirs, Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children. or $40 for a family of four. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information. call 662-3291, e- mail kunz- museesentexmet, or visit www.kun2music.ca. The series, named for Lincoln Heights in Water- loo. contains four secular musical concerts that will be performed in the Anglican Church of St. Columba, on the comer of Lincoln Road and Mayfield Avenue. The Lincoln Series. a season of new live musical entertainments, returns to the stage for the second time this Saturday. _ The shows highlight world-class musicians and groups who are often seen and heard in other mani- festations around the region. The environment is the intimately small Anglican (hutch of St. Columba at the comer of linculn Road and Mayfield Avenue, seating an audience of just over 100 in a warm. acoustically rich ambience. While enjoying the entertainment, the eyes of the listeners will be drawn to some of the great liturgical art of Nancy-Um Patterson, who was recognized by the Region of Waterloo this year through her induc- tion into the Hall of Fame. The next concert. this Saturday, at 2 PATL. presents the region's famous comedic musical duo, the Hairdo Brothers. in a family interactive program aimed at getting everyone in the mood for Christmas. A must- see-must-hear for the young at heart. Single event tickets" are tdo for adults and $15 for students. Tickets can he purchased by calling 886-6395. Choral group presents 'classically Christmas' All ages will enjoy Beirdo Brothers' show Battle of the Bands