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The Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Orchestra performs the classical sounds of Beethoven‘s Vienna on May 3 at the Maureen Forrester Hall. Once again, music conductor Graâ€" ham Coles has combined familiar composers Beethoven, Schubert and Haydn with an unknown contempoâ€" rary of that era, Ignaz Pleyel. Pleyel‘s Symphony in F minor will introduce the audience to the music of Haydn‘s favourite pupil. â€" "He compased this music in the style of his teacher, complete with unexpected silences and soft openings to the outer movements," said Coles. Gallery on the Grand is officially open in its new location on the Grand River. Along with its new space it has many new pieces of artwork from its artists. On April 30, May 2 and 3, the Kitchâ€" enerâ€"Waterloo Symphon‘y, under the direction of guest conductor Alain Trudel, is pleased to announce their third and final concert of the Back to Barogquye Tour of Europe series. The KWS takes the audience on a musical tour of Germany with beloved masterpieces such as Pachelbel‘s Canon, Bach‘s Brandenburg Concerto No.1 and Telemann‘s Horn concerto featuring principal horn Martin Limoâ€" ges. _ The performances take place in the First United Church, Waterloo, today at Show and sale begins today at Gallery on the Grand The Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Orchestra brings Beethoven‘s Vienna to Laurier Come visit it at 580 Lancaster St. W. Symphony performs Back to Baroque concert in Waterloo The program will also include the overture to Haydn‘s comic opera Lo Speziale, a piece that became popular separate from the complete opera, and Schubert‘s Five German Dances. After writing this work at age 16, Schubert waited nine years before travâ€" elling to Vienna to show Beethoven what he had written. Beethoven‘s violin concerto will feaâ€" ture soloist Torontoâ€"born Jeremy Bell. Described by the Toronto Star as a vioâ€" linist who "agitates in the most intelliâ€" gent and persuasive manner," Bell has performed extensively in North Ameriâ€" ca and Europe. (beside Golf‘s Steak House), in the heart of Bridgeport Village. â€" And please watch for its grand opening event in late May. . â€" _ Its third annual Trunk Show and Sale will be held today from 5 p.m.â€"9 p.m. and May 1 from 1 p.m.â€"9 p.m. 8 p.m., Harcourt United Church, Guelph, on May 2 at 8 p.m. and Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, on May 3 at 8 p.m. The KWS enhances the quality of life in the communities that it engages and is one of the most valued cultural gems for our region. Consisting of 52 fullâ€"time musiâ€" cians, a nationally recognized youth orchestra and a mandate of 60 conâ€" certs per season, the symphony plays a vital role to continue the tradition of presenting great music to audiences across the region and beyond. The sweet, singing phrases of this concerto sound like fine chocolate cheesecake tastes. As a member of the Penderecki String Quartet, Bell is artistâ€"inâ€"resiâ€" dence at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he teaches violin and chamber music. The opportunity to enjoy these pieces together lets the audience hear the music of Beethoven‘s Vienna. Visit the Kitchener Waterloo Chamâ€" ber Orchestra‘s online box office to choose your seats at www.kwchamâ€" berorchestra.ca or purchase tickets at Twelfth Night Music in Waterloo. Drop in when it‘s convenient for you. _ This is an opportunity to see a wide selection of artwork from Canadian artists. Please feel free to invité family and friends who may also be interestâ€" ed. ) Tickets for the KWS Back to Baroque performances range in price from $15 to $26 and may be purchased at the CITS box office, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener, by phone at 519â€"578â€" 1570 or online at www.centreâ€" square.com. For the Guelph concert, call the River Run Centre at 519â€"763â€"3000 or toll free at 1â€" 877â€"520â€"2408 or online at www.riverrun.ca. The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public meeting to introduce a Regional Byâ€"law to control and eliminate a local noxious weed, specifically a weed known as: Giant Hogweed (aka Giant Cow Parsnip) â€" Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant Hogweed (GHW) is a plant that adversely affects the health and safety of individuâ€" als and animals. GHW sap has been known to cause a skin reaction known as photoâ€" dermatitis or photoâ€"sensitivity resulting longâ€"lasting swelling, blisters and eruptions of affected sites. Contact with eyes can lead to temporary or permanent blindness. In sensitive individuals, this weed may be worse than common poison ivy. Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Regional Council Chambers 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener A copy of the proposed byâ€"law and staff report will be available on the Region of Waterloo website at www.region.waterloo.on.ca â€" tab Government, tab Byâ€"laws Or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, prior to the public meeting. This proposed Byâ€"law would, among its provisions, prohibit the cultivation or growth of Giant Hogweed and would require landowners to eliminate it from their properties. This public meeting is being held for the purpose of providing information and receiving comments from the public. Persons wishing to provide written comment must submit them to the Regional Clerk by Thursday, May 8th, 2008, Region of Waterloo, 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener, ON, N2G 403. Persons interested in appearing as a delegation must register with the Office of the Regional Clerk by calling 519â€"575â€"4420 no later than Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at noon. Persons who register as a delegation in advance of the meeting get 10 â€"minutes to speak, while those who appear at the meeting wishing to make a delegation are limited to 5 minutes. . For more information about the byâ€"law or if you require accessible services to particiâ€" pate, please call the Licensing and Regulatory Services office at 519â€"575â€"4591 by Friday, May 9, 2008. h Kris Fletcher Director of Council & Administrative Services/Regional Clerk All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regardâ€" ing this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to the Licensing and Regulatory Services office at 519â€"575â€"4591. PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO NOXIOUS WEED BYâ€"LAW NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING® Region of Waterloo PUBLIC NOTICE WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, April 30, 2008 + 23