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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent

Sunday, April 13, 2003

This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group has an upcoming event happening, e-mail editor@cktimes.ca and we'll include it.

Saturday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.
The Arts Enhancement Association of Ridgetown are presenting "BRINGING THE MASTERS TO LIFE", an art history lecture with an unusual twist. Live costumed models will be featured as the "paintings". Includes a finger food buffet afterward. Tickets are $20 (proceeds to the running of the Renaissance Art Gallery in Ridgetown). Tickets available at the gallery or by calling Chris Ford at 674-5182.

Tuesday, April 15, 8:00 p.m.
Acclaimed Canadian humourist Nils Ling returns to the Chatham Cultural Centre Kiwanis Theatre in his new one-man show, THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE AND/OR MARRIAGE. Tickets are $26. Call 354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770 for tickets or information.

Tuesday, April 22, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO at Wilson Hall, Ridgetown College and the LET'S TALK SCIENCE BLUE WHALE EXHIBIT at the Ridgetown Arena. The displays are free. There is also a dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by a lecture by Dr. John Ferguson, Education Advisor for the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Dinner tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and must be ordered by Friday, April 11.

Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.
CELEBRATE LIFE FASHION SHOW at the Wheels Inn Ballroom, Chatham. A fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets are $25 and include refreshments and door prizes. The models are all cancer survivors and each shares a personal cancer story with the audience. For tickets or information contact the Chatham-Kent Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society at 352-3960.

Saturday, April 26, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Westover Treatment Centre in Thamesville presents its fourth annual ALUMNI VARIETY SHOW. Singing, dancing, comedians and skits. Admission is $5 and tickets are available at the door.

Friday, May 2, 7:00 p.m.
The Family Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents THE SWORD AND THE STONE. Audience participation brings children right into the action as Arthur becomes a fish, a bird and finally the rightful King of England. In the course of his studies, Arthur learns the meaning of "real magic". Ages 3 and up. Tickets are $10. Call the Cultural Centre box office at 354-8338 or toll-free at 1-866-807-7770

Sunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.
The Chatham Cultural Centre presents BEN SMITH, Pianist in the fourth show of its Concert Series. 20-year-old Chatham native Ben Smith has garnered many awards in his short career. Tickets are $20. Call the Cultural Centre box office at 354-8338 or toll free 1-866-807-7770.

Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. nightly
Theatre Sarnia presents THE MOUSE TRAP, the longest running play in theatrical history, at the Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts. Adults $17, Seniors and Students $15, Children $9. Call the Imperial Theatre box office at 344-7469 Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MOTHERS DAY BUFFET BRUNCH, sponsored by Chatham's East Side Pride Committee, will take place at the WISH Centre, 177 King St. E. in Chatham. Adults $12, children 10 and under $6. For tickets call the WISH Centre at 354-5248 or the East Side Pride Committee at 351-1269.

Friday, June 13, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 p.m.
The Renegade Players present THE HAND THAT CRADLES THE ROCK, a comedy by Warren Graves. Alexandra is in demand as an interior designer so her husband, Ross, agrees to stay home and raise the baby. An erratic washing machine, baby formula dn and increasingly attentive local nurse bring on housewife syndrome and make him fear for his masculinity. At the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. Call 3544-8338 or toll free 1-866-807-7770 for ticket information