The Blyth Festival is hosting an exclusive, onceâ€"inâ€"aâ€"lifetime opportunity for you to get in the program. On April 11, Truscott‘s Journey to Justice will host James Lockyer, from the Association in Defense of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC) to speak about Steven Truscott‘s journey and ultimate acquittal in 2007. This special presentation will be held in Blyth Memorial Comâ€" munity Hall at 8:30 p.m. James Lockyer, a wellâ€"known The Duquesne University Tamburitzans perform at the St. Jacobs Country Playâ€" house on April 12 at 7 p.m. Throughout its 71 years of existence, the entertainâ€" ers have presented thouâ€" sands of shows across the world. Tamburitzans coming to St. Jacobs Playhouse In a twoâ€"part presentaâ€" tion featuring singing and dancing, the Tamburitzans capture the spirit of Eastern Europe and neighbouring cultures. The Just For Laughs Road Show is back at the Centre in the Square on April 10 at 8 Through movement and music, the Tamburitzans ensemble portrays the human experience with pasâ€" sion and believability. Get ready to laugh as the lineup this year will have you rolling in the aisles. The comedian‘s booked for this performance are Jim Short, Joe Starr, Andrew Goose and Tim Nutt. Short is an Ausâ€" tralianâ€"born comic who began his standup career in Dallas, Texas, and now lives in San Francisco. In 2007, lim â€" made his debut on The Late Show with David Letterman. He has also appeared sevâ€" eral times on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguâ€" son, as well as Late Night with Conan O‘Brien, and Comâ€" edy Central‘s Preâ€" mium Blend. Professional folklorists from around the world â€" Starr has show business in his blood. Combining a Rat Pack retroâ€" cool with a masterâ€" ful eye for absurdiâ€" ties of modern life, Joe is a favourite everywhere he perâ€" forms. Grose is a Canaâ€" dian comedy vetâ€" eran with some of the most impresâ€" sive credentials in the industry, He has appeared in his own sitcom on Just For Laughs comes to town Blyth Festival presents evening with James Lockyer Best choice on Friday! Best deals on Saturday! Proceeds Support Local Scholarships Drop off books, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, commercial video tapes, audio cassettes, and video games at First United Church (back door) on Wednesday, April 16 (Jamâ€"9pm) or Thursday, April 17 (Jamâ€"6pm) For donation information, call: 519â€"740â€"5249 FRIDAY, APRIL Iamâ€"9pm SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Iamâ€"1pm _ . FIRST UNITED CHURCH Corner of King & William, Waterloo USED BOOK SALE 44" Annual Canadian Federation of University Women Also: Music & Movies www.cfuwkw.org choreographers, arrangers, instrumental and vocal trainers â€" lend their years of experience and fine talâ€" ents to the Tamburitzans production, creating and instructing authentic works for stage presentation while retaining the cultural and traditional integrity of each work. The show uses over 300 costumes. Rich textiles, embroideries and intricate lacework adorn the perâ€" formers as they shuttle through the cityscape and countryside. Nutt was recently recogâ€" nized with a Canadian Comâ€" edy Award for his performâ€" ance on CBC‘s Just For Laughs. Tickets start at $19. For tickets call 519â€"578â€" $25 They are available by calling 519â€"747â€"0688. The Comedy Network as well as Comedy Now. 1570 Tickets for the show cost social justice activist in Canada, has been involved in exposing more than 10 wrongful convictions in Canada, including the cases of Truscott, Guy Paul Morin and David Milgaard. This event is the perfect proâ€" logue to the Blyth Festival‘s sumâ€" mer premiere of Innocence Lost, a play about Truscott by Beverley Cooper. The story will explore the farâ€"reachâ€" ing effects of crime and punishment. 18 Introducing Mitsubishi Motors first ever "Drive for Right To Play"sales event in support of the Right To Play charitable organization. Established in 2003. Right To Play helps to improve the lives of children in the most disadvantaged areas of the world by using the power of sport and play for development, heatth and peace. And so, in the spirit of athleticism, Mitsubishi Motors will donate $100 from every vehicle sold during this event to the Right To Play organization. Visit your local Mitsubishi dealership today to take advantage of great deals and support a worthy cause. Offers end April 30th 2008 ENDEAVOR ==««$35,998 2008 OUTLANDER ...i.i.iii,m 2007 GALANT ma;«=»924,998 2008 LANCER =s,« 3 16,598 The case of Truscott is of _ will examine many aspects of the national interest and is wellâ€" _ case, but most notably the impact known to people all across Canaâ€" _ that the case has had on the comâ€" da. Most people in this area still _ munity. have strong feelings about these "White theatre is certainly events which took place in Clinâ€" _ meant to entertain, it is also meant ton. to be thoughtâ€"provoking, prompt The Blyth Festival feels that it‘s important to stage this provocative play now, while it‘s still relatively fresh in people‘s minds. This play | Go tar Cl TgAnniversary Sale "White theatre is certainly meant to entertain, it is also meant to be thoughtâ€"provoking, prompt debate and be a reflection and comment on the issues facing modern society," said Cooper in an earlier interview. WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, April 9, 2008 + 23 By producing and developing plays that reflect its audience the Blyth Festival is leaving a legacy of our culture for the enjoyment and benefit of all Canadians. Lockyer‘s visit to the Blyth Festi val is a much anticipated event. Tickets are $15 and are availâ€" able by calling the Blyth Festival box office at 1â€"877â€"862â€"5984 or 519â€"523â€"9300.