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Page 14, Whitby Fiee Pies, Wecnesday. March 1. îogb Canadian classle next Shoestring offern For the fourth play of the 2lst season, Durhamn Shoestring Performers returns to one of the classice of Canadian theatre. Playwright David French won the Chalmýer's Drama Award for outstanding new play of 1973 with 'Of the Fields, Lately,' the second of bis plays about the Mercer family. The Mercers left Newfoundland for Toronto in the By -'John A4érkelian The Durham Region Concert Association scored another bit on Feb. 25, with their third concert of the season. A large and appreciative audience was treated ta an encore appearance by the Toronto-based Catherine Wilson Trio, a goup which first performed i'n Oshawa in October 1991. Pianist Catherine Wilson, violinist Normnan Hathaway and cellist Donald Green were at ease with The Save the Lynde Mareli citizens' committee ie holding a fundraising 'Marah Madnessq dance on Friday night, March 10, at the ]Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Whitby featuring The JS Tiernay Band. Tickets, $10, are The Durham Celtie Sports & Cultural Club will hold a St. Patrick's dance on Saturday, Mareh 18, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Whitby. For mor information and tickets ($15), caIl Gerry Fox at *433-0463 or Mike Morrison at 668-9217. tlh hUer 4x the half PIlttLtd. Pub & Restaurant .0 .r S . W..... ENTERTAIMMENT Fr1. Mar. 3rd & Sat. Mar. 4th 9pm-lam Awkward Silence No Caver TUESDAY NIGHT 100 Wings WEDNSDAYNIGIIT 9pm-lam Barney Adams Blues Band No Caver Sat. Mar. 4th - 10:,00 arn by Sateite ASTON VILLA vs. BLACKBURN» Cover $5. / Breakfast $4. early 1960s, looking. for work as did so many of their fellow islanders. In »'Leaving Home,' his first award-winning play about this famiy, Fench introduced Canada to a powerful slice of real Canadian life as he chronicled the family and societal pressures that drove apart Jacob Mercer and hie son, Ben. For theatre-goers who had themnselves and with their mnusic. And, wbat musicl Although it is first and foremoet a classical ensemble, the trio's wide-ranging re pertoire runs the gamut from baoue te ragtime. The commo n thread connecting the evening'e eclectie offerings was the idIl and artistry with whicb each was performed - this ie a trio with talent to spare. The audience hung on té ttieir seats in delight as the mood shifted from Counolc&s -sweetly evocative 'Ave Maria' ta the elegant nostalgia of Ravel's available at LaFontaine Trading Post in Whitby, Wils6n & Lee Music Ltd. and Waliters Music in Oshawa, or by calling Linda at 668-9800. '.Profitable Lunchtimes' at gailery The McLaughlin Public Library Oshawa presents 'Profliale Lunchtimes,' on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Topics will be: March 1, presentations; March 8, conflict resolution; March 15, positive tbinIdng; March 22, managing meetings; March 29, time management; April 5, stress management and April 12, interviewing skills. been used to seeing American and British stories on their nation's stages, this sensitive drama was a blast of fresh air. A year later French was back with '0Of the Fielda, Latel,' in which Ben and Jacob are forced under the same roof again by the death of Ben's aunt. Is mother is adamant that Ben wlll help her keep Jacob from returning to work after his recent 'Pavane for a Deceased Princess' ta the exuberance of ragtime pices by Scott Joplin and Joseph' Lmb and a medley of romantic themes by screen legend Charlie Chaplin. The trids classical mastexy was evident in their polished rendition of Haydn's 'Trio No. 1 in G Major,' a resplendent work which ends with a frenetic folk dance. That was followed by a rousing performance of Leroy Anderson's 'Blue Tango.' Originally composed for 50 violine, this crowd-pleaser sold two million records in 1952. It lost none of its panache and energy in the version created for the trio by arranger Rick Wilkins. The jewels in the crown of an evening of magnificent music were two beautiful. pieces composed by Wilson herself The first, 'Sackville Street Ballad,' was a bittersweet recollection of Toronto's historic Cabbagetown districk.' the, laughter, tears, dreame, and disappointments of a wbole community echoed through this evocative piece. The second work from the pen of this talented comosr was 'Knollwood Place,' whch offered a vivid emotional journey from sensitive introspection ta tremulous yearning ta, pa"sonate self-expression. It was a powerful glimpse inta the composer's soul. The strength of Wilson's two works leads one Lo hope that she heart attack. But a s Ben and Jacob expOre the communication gulf betwen them, Mary's plan is place in jeopardy. The Shoestring production of this seminal Canadian drama is directed by Ed Daigle who, ini bis last directing stint for the Borelians of Port Perry, won ACT-C(Ys Thea award for beet direction of a comedy. Daigle has wiIl essay a recording of ber original compositions in the future ta complement the trio's eisting successful recordings. At the evenings close, many members of the audience too advantage of an invitation tu meet the perforrners, who were as accessible in person as their musie was on stage. John Arkelian is a freelance wniter in 'the art8, politica and international affairs. cast four accomplished actors ta bring this play to life. Dan Wyse plays Jacob Mercer, the faltering patriarch. Wyse was recently seen in. Whitby Courthouse Theatre's 'The Lark. HIe wife Mar, sJudith Edmonden, whose% orkas actor and director hsoften illuminated the stages of Whitby Courthouse Theatre, Oshawa Iàttle Theatre and Durhamn Shoestring. Their son, Ben, ie portrayed by Adam Haekey a young actor who waspàr o the hilarlous duo 'Louis and Dave at Durham Shoestring ist fali. The- new widower, Wiff, the Mercers' brother-in-law, will be played by Abel Zwart, last seen at Durham Shoestring in the late 1980s. '0Of the Fielde,4 Lately> will appeal- to adolescent or adult audiences. Performances are March 31, April 6, 7, 8, at 8 p.m., at the Arts Resource Centre, Oshawa. Tickets, for $6 are available at V'alter's 1k'Isic Centre, 349 King St. W. and Information Oshawa, Oshawa Dinner, tant nght to mark Women's. Day To celebrate the 2Oth anniversary of the United Nation's proclamation of March 8 as International Women's Day, the Oshawa Durham Rape Criais Centre will hold a dinner and talent night for women and children ofDurhamn Region. The event is being held at the French Cultural Centre at 384 11ilîside Ave.,- Oshawa. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the talent night portion beginning at 8 p.m.- The coot of the evening is $10 for women and $5 for children. Ailiary holds fashion show The Whitby General Hospital Auxiliary will present a fashion show.by Carlin Enterprises on -uesd -y--Mrch -21.-7ir ---yat The Whiby Inn Trfalgar Castie School, Reynoldl Restaurant & Sports Bar 666-86H7rongate Breakast Seclalinner Theatre Sat & un.ll! t ..Pm Comedy BarSpeia $1O~5 "n ne Bed PNK AIL BAK AAI L Saelite TV Teams Welcome (Dining Room Specia1s~ *Buy one entrée at regular price 8 gget 2nd entre SAT 1/2 PRICE ~ ïEqual or leser value. Ntt be used with other --I j ý--specials. Expires March 3,1995..ý,. s Street, Wbitby. Tickets are $15, wbich includes wine and cheese, coffee, tea, dessert and door prizes. Fashions will be available for purchase at 25 ta 30 per cent off the suggested retail. Tickets will be available at the hospital gift shop, Lafontaine Trading Post, or by calling Cory at 668-0411, Joan at 430-2572. tbroughout the evening. Women and children are aIse wanted ta, participate i the talent portion of the evening. For more information, ta order tickets, or ta book talent, contact Sandy (daytime) or Laurel (evening) at 72.5-2241. 5 bands' i n show at Pavilion On Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., the Brooklin Octagon Club will present an ail ages concert at Heydenshore Pavillon. There will be performances by five bands from the Brooklin-Whitby area -- Mylk, Middle Earth, Oil Dark Endeavors and Seer. ickets will be available at the door for $6 and all proceede go towards community services conducted by the Brooklin Octagon Club. For more information, oel Justin at 655-4434. *10 of yourfavourite brews on tap as weIl as a ful compliment of beverages. *Try our rine Irish Pub fare. *Top offTyour evening with a game of darts. For a relaxed, casual tUme corne to a warm comfortable atmosphere at The Antrim House Good FoodL Good Drfnk. Goo imes. 56 Water St. Port Perry 98-8853 1 REVIE Masterfiil performance by Wilson trio SLM fundraiser March Madnfess upconimg ana Ourt the Other" NOW PLAUN-G Tickets Sellinq Fast L 1