he term "cultural landâ€" I scape" is no mere abstracâ€" tion for the dedicated group of volunteers, music afiâ€" cionados and professional perâ€" formers behind the 2007 Grand River Baroque Festival. Baroque festival offers rich cultural landscape \reet HuRT? This sensually rich and unique meeting of music and atmosphere is set to soar once again this year, from June 15 to 17 in the charming Buehlow barn and also in a new venue, Wesley United Church in Camâ€" bridge. Under Kevin Mallon, the fesâ€" tival‘s artistic director, the event is building upon its success as the premiere festival of baroque music in Ontario. This year‘s offerings feature two world debuts of baroqueâ€"inspired works and an additional venue to complement the intimate and unique setting of the Buehlow barn, the festival‘s sigâ€" nature venue. The special appeal of this festival is its unique engageâ€" ment of all our senses â€" the virâ€" tuosity of music and performâ€" ance in a visually delightful and bucolic setting, complemented by the barn stage. Add a savoury picnic, dessert and other offerâ€" ings for the palate to this delightful summer mix â€" is it any wonder patrons can‘t keep secret the festival‘s delights? Founded in 2001 by Jim Mason and Julie Baumgartel, WATERLGGO CHRONICLE When it‘s Waterloo you want, it‘s Waterloo we‘ve got. s ( 7 Aranme L. Prawer Certified Funeral Celebrant Creating personalized, meaningful funeral services for families who wish to celebrate the life of their lovedâ€"one with a contemporary service rather than traditional religious funeral rites. Phone: 519â€"570â€"9802 Cell: 519â€"572â€"0073 Funeral Director Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie Jackson are two of the featured performers at the 2007 Grand River Baroque Festival. susmitTeD mOTO the Grand River Baroque Festiâ€" _ Purcell‘s incidental music fo val quickly established itself as _ The Fairy Queen, music whict the premiere baroque festival in _ paints a vivid picture of Restora Ontario. By presenting both _ tion England in the 1660s. Th popular period works and the _ group will also perform selec lesser known, the festival has _ tions from four other plays con featured dozens of talented _ temporary to this period. musicians and drawn hundreds The Saturday matinee of tric of avid listeners. Mallon sucâ€" _ sonatas has been designed as : ceeded the founders in 2006, _ delightful journey through "Le bringing international experiâ€" _ Regioni Italiane," where work ence to Jim and Julie‘s unique _ performed are accompanied b beginning. a tasting of breads with olive The event begins with a lively Fridayâ€"evening performance by the Aradia Ensemble of Henry Communities in Bloom is here to help. Tell us in 100 words or less why you need help turning your front yard into a place you can enjoy and take pride in. Describe your front garden as it is now, and outline your ideas for what you would like it to become, and why. Do you envision a lowâ€" maintenance, pesticide â€"free garden to be enjoyed by friends and family A talented landscape designer will work with the winner to design and install a front garden suited to your unique tastes and needs. Don‘t miss this opportunity to start the spring season on the right foot! This ad generously domated hy Purcell‘s incidental music for The Fairy Queen, music which paints a vivid picture of Restoraâ€" tion England in the 1660s. The group will also perform selecâ€" tions from four other plays conâ€" temporary to this period. The Saturday matinee of trio sonatas has been designed as a delightful journey through "Le Regioni Italiane," where works performed are accompanied by a tasting of breads with olive oils unique to the Romana, Bolognese, Napolitana and Veneto countrysides. _ _ _ _ Land Qeagn §519.747.1316 MACKIA Comtest spoms Submission deadline is June 29, 2007. Winners will be notified by the end of July. Value of makeover from $1,000 to $5.000, devending on property, existing landscape and sponsorships. n WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, June 6, 2007 * 27 AviNac WE CAN HELP