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Dugan was in stitch some of t} that led up to the of William, Engla Smd snice, he said, after explaining his work to a crowd at the Waterloo Community Arts Centre last Friday night. Mb . _! never sewed before and I haven‘t sewed since," babbbalts kib d Ihe tapestry records the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings on Oct. 14, 1066. Dugan, a University of Waterloo professor emeriâ€" tus, spent a decade of his life hand-stilching a 60â€" metre tapestry, a likeness to Europe‘s famous 11th cenâ€" tury Bayeux Tapestry. Es But once he did, he bareâ€" ly put it down for the next decade. A Lup a needle and thread before 1986. @h e en e l 222 0 0. 0 Tess UW professor emeritus shares the tireless tale Of his tapestry ay Dugan never picked Centre _VÂ¥ ‘ugan, a university of Waterloo profes sor emeritus, shared the stories behind his recreation of the Bayeux Tapestry, last Friâ€" day night at the Waterioon Camauiaa.. a ul Ray Dugan By ANDreA Baney Chronicle Staff g * | | * a | = % | Jrq ® | { *o 8 fi;&a’:"; ‘ & 4 ‘ c% ‘ ‘ 4 » » ‘ ‘., ‘\ ® I & | | C 5 i [ * L # & / "t, ;( Fo J L a C / C 1gan, a university of Waterloo profesâ€" s eritus, shared the stories behind his pC tion of the Bayeux Tapestry, last Friâ€" Su ht at the Waterloo Community Arts du we ANOREA BALEY moto ¢ ho ot! 4 we C ‘ for / ol bri in vell roG * bas in t 4 * I list t Nee s inspired to of the scenes the crowning ngland‘s first Over the displayed i Since its creation, which Dugan said likely took place sometime between 1066 and 1082 â€" though there wasn‘t an official written record of it until 1476 â€" the tapestry has remained in France. What may be surprising, however, is that the original tapestry has never been shown in England. "Those are the only clues we have," he added. soval oc any n ue he said, referencing the English style of artwork and spelling that‘s includes in the many scenes. he °C ofigin of the real Bayeux Tapestry is a mysâ€" tery, Dugan explained. "We don‘t know who did the tapestry. There‘s no hard evidence, but we think it was likely done in England," Lali ds s ! king, when he saw the c nal at a France mus more than 30 years ago. The origin of the Bayeux Tapestry is a r tery, Dugan explained. years it‘s been in churches, a Molinhh . s France museum ARTS FOCUS "That time is marked in the tapestry. "At that point, it became compulsory for me to finish the tapestry. I had to do it, and it‘s dedicated to their memories." But a family tragedy in 1993 turned this laidâ€"back pastime into important therapy. "I lost two sons â€" ages 26 and 28 â€" to a tragic drowning accident in April of that year," Dugan explained. Dugan said the project started as a hobby for him â€"â€" something to keep him busy during rainy summer days at his cottage. public library, a bishop‘s palace and the Louvre museum, he said. "It‘s a major treasure of France," Dugan said. "I was bowled over by it‘s age, and I knew I had to give it (recreation) a try." ° 008 taying on it," he said. These days he makes sure his work is well proâ€" tected. "It‘s stored in an acid â€" free environment and hanâ€" dled with gloves," he said. "I‘ve done my best to keep it as pristine as possible." "Friends of ours checked out house and found it on the couch â€" with the dog laying on it," he said. Another time, Dugan was careless about where he left a piece of his work before leaving for a holiday. Eooo tds "The (woman) had a fit, took the piece and ran it under cold water. The wine came out right away." "Once my wife and I had guests from France visiting, and I pulled out a piece to show them. The man knocked red wine all over it. not without some bumps along the way. "This tapestry took on a life of its own," he said with a chuckle. to She will also present a local rising star, mezzoâ€" soprano Erin Lawson. Lawson, who graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2004, will open the perâ€" formance with Poulenc‘s Banalites, and will be joined by Bayrakdarian in a duet to conclude the evening. This performance is part one of the Great Canadiâ€" ans Series of vocal recitals which will be presented at the Waterloo Entertainment Centre at 24 King St. N., in uptown Waterloo. Each performance begins at 7:30 p.m. To order, call the box office at 519â€"883â€"0300 or order online at www.waterlooentenainmentcentre.com. Bayrakdarian, a 2006 Juno Award winner for clasâ€" sical album of the year, is gaining international prominence for her electrifying stage presence and captivating voice. Bayrakdarian is also scheduled to perform this season with such illustrious companies as the Metropolitan Opera and Paris Opera. However, this will be Bayrakdarian‘s only local appearance all season. Single tickets are $79, $99, and limited premium seats are available for $169, Premium seating ticket holders will each receive an exclusive autographed caricature of Bayrakdarian by artist Matthew Tiessen. Tickets are limited. Call the box office at 519â€"883â€" 0300 or book online at www.waterlooentertainmentâ€" centre.com. Single tickets for the performance of Isabel Bayrakdarian at the Waterloo Entertainment Centre on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. will be released for public sale today at 10 a.m. Tickets on sale for Isabel Bayrakdarian show list for amflhfiiévl;;using 0688, ext. 250. "Some of our accommodatior homes to several actors for the others choose to house an act week period," said Card. "Many c for housing arrangements, and bring in some extra money if j room or two in your home, or a P basement apartment that would in the fall." For more Actors need housing cooking ; information "O~2 °/ 700 nave an empty €, or a private apartment or t would be available during or to add your name to the please call Card at 519â€"747â€" UME Tan season erloo Region w as performers rehearsals. A) t he is quick to t be included, ties. Most proâ€" additional two n at St. will be s from