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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group has an upcoming event, please e-mail editor@cktimes.ca or phone 519-627-5978 and we'll see that it's listed: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.
Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts presents THE UGLY DUCKLING at the Jeanne Gordon Theatre 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for a family.
Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Two week art workshop for children ages 9-12, CARTOONING FOR KIDS at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. N., Chatham. Cost is $25 ($23 for Cultural Centre members). Call 519-354-8338.
Saturday, April 26, 6:00 p.m. (1800 hours)
Sun Parlour Emergency Services Inc., Chatham-Kent Division presents MASH BASH 2003 at Kinsmen Auditorium, 80 Tweedsmuir Ave., Chatham. Tickets are $35 per person which includes, dinner, trivia and dance. Highlights include local celebrity actors, theme dress (dig out and dust off those fatigues), theme dinner in the mess tent. All proceeds to the Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village. For tickets call 519-380-0793.
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.
Sunday, April 27, 11:20 a.m.
Annual SYDENHAM RIVER CANOE RACE sponsored by St. Clair Region Conservation Authority. Race begins on Mosside Road just west of County Road 79 north of Cairo and finish at the Shetland Conservation Area on Lambton County Road 2. Ten classes and 3 race lengths to accommodate all levels of canoists. For more information or a sponsor sheet call Sharon at 519-882-2280.
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, 7:00 p.m.
Chatham Film Group presents THE PIANIST, starring Adrian Brody, 2003 Oscar Award winner for Best Actor. One of the year's most acclaimed films. Film is at Cinema Six, but tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William St.N., Chatham or by calling 354-8338 (toll free 1-866-807-7770). Tickets are $9 ($8 for members in advance only).
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.
Tuesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 17
Acorn Dinner Theatre at the Oaks Inn in Wallaceburg presents THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY by Norm Foster. Matinees and evening performances. Call 627-1433 or visit
www.oaksinn.net.
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m.
CANCER FUN AUCTION at the Old Czech Hall, St. George St., Dresden.
Saturday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
SPRING CHOIR FESTIVAL at Grace United Church, Sarnia. Six choirs including "The Village Ladies" will perform separately and en masse. Choirs are from Sarnia, St. Thomas, Paris, Walkerton and Newbury. For further information and tickets call 519-693-4280.
Saturday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts and the Glass Onion Folk Club presents singer-songwriter RICHARD KNECHTEL. Well known in folk circles across the country, Richard has been a frequent performer at some of the provinces largest and best-known folk festivals including Owen Sound's Summerfolk and London's Home County Folk Festival. This performance will be at Roxxy Tap & Grill on James St. in Wallaceburg. For ticket information call 519-627-5978 or e-mail gardiner@kent.net.
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.
Saturday, May 31, 2:00 p.m.
Book launching of Dr. Lucille Campey's THE SILVER CHIEF, a story about Lord Selkirk and the Baldoon Settlers of 1804. Refreshments will be served and Baldoon descendants will be recognized. Also local author, Al Mann, will be promoting his latest book, "No Return Ticket". Jeanne Gordon Theatre, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Call the Wallaceburg Museum at 627-8962.
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
