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Wednesday, October 9, 2002

This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group are hosting an event which you would like listed here, please e-mail us at

To Oct. 13
THE GRAND THEATRE in London presents BLITHE SPIRIT, a Noel Coward comedy. A couple's marriage is testedd by the mischievous ghost of the husband's first wife. Tickets $15-$44. Call 1-800-265-1593.

Every Friday and Saturday night in October and Sunday, October 13 (weather permitting), dusk till midnight. REAPER'S REALM HAUNTED FOREST Ride of Horror. Admission $7 per person. Tecumseh Rd. Halfway between Oil Springs Line and Bickfor Line. For more information call 519-867-3223 or 519-867-3532.

Wed. Oct. 9, 8:00 p.m.
At The Capitol Theatre, Windsor. Join Leo Dufour, Eddie Gossling and Megan Mooney for an evening of giggles and silliness with A NIGHT OF ENDLESS LAUGHS to raise money for the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Windsor. A charitable receipt for $20 will be issued by the Crisis Centre.
Tickets $30 from the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Call 253-7729, Tues. through Sat., noon to 6:00 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m.
Showtime Promotions presents FRANKLIN'S MAGIC FIDDLE. Centennial Hall, London. For tickets call 519-672-1967.

Fri., Oct. 11, 7:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Theatre at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES for ages 3 and up. It's packed with action, laughs, magic tricks and well-integrated audience participation! Tickets $10 by calling 519-354-8338

Sun. Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m.
The Capitol Theatre, Windsor presents ECHOES OF ERIN, an evening of Irish dance, music, culture and song. Tickets $20 from the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Call 253-7729, Tues. through Sat., noon to 6:00 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 15, 8:00 p.m.
Theatre Passe Muraille presents THE DRAWER BOYat the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre. A young actor from the big city lives with two aging bachelor farmers to gather stories about rural life. The farmers' lives are irrevocably altered when art attempts to imitate life and the line between truth and fiction is crossed. Tickets are $30 from the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office 519-354-8338

Thurs., Oct.17-Sat., Oct.26
INTO THE WOODS presented by London Musical Theatre at the Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas St. E. One of Stephen Sondheim's most popular works, cleverly intertwining well-known fairy tales on a hilarious yet profound journey through the deep dartk woods. Tickets and information from the Grand Theatre Box Office 519-672-8800 or 1-800-265-1593.

Fri., Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m.
CHAIR-I-TY AUCTION ,
A.E.A. is asking each Artist to donate a decorated chair for the Chair-ity Art Auction
Anything that resembles a chair, any size, anything goes. If it's amazing, we'll get higher bids. This is a fun and interactive way to fund-raise and it shows the public that art comes in many forms and levels of functionality!
The auction is Friday Oct 18, doors open at 7 p.m., bidding at 8. We have a celebrity auctioneer, Greg Hetherington from the radio (CKSYFM) .

Thurs., Oct.17, 8:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 18, 8:00 p.m.
Sat., Oct.19, 8:00 p.m.
The renegade players will be staging Norm Foster's "THE FOURSOME" at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William Street North, Chatham. The Foursome is a warm, funny play which takes place entirely on the eighteen tees of a golf course. Four old college chums, home for their fifteen year reunion, hook up for a round of golf and share their successes and failures. Renegade players has promised to donate $2.00 per ticket sold to the United Way. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Cultural Centre's toll free number at 866-807-7770, or locally at 354-8338.

Fri.Oct. 18 and Sat. Oct. 19, 8:00 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 20, 2:00 p.m.
The Capitol Theatre, Windsor presents HEART'S RETURN, a bittersweet, romantic musical by award winning local journalist Veronique Mandal. Tickets $18 from the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Call 253-7729, Tues. through Sat., noon to 6:00 p.m.

Tues., Oct.22, 8:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts presents The Glass Onion Folk Club featuring HARRY MANX, winner of Best Blues Album at the Canadian Independent Music Awards. Enter the "Harry Zone". Jeanne Gordon Theatre, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. For tickets ($15) call 519-627-8962 or e-mail gardiner@kent.net

Thur. Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Slots at Windsor Raceway presents BOWZER'S ROCK n ROLL PARTY at the Capitol Theatre, Windsor. If you loved Sha Na Na, you won't want to miss this show! Limited tickets from the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Call 253-7729, Tues. through Sat, noon to 6:00 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 24 - Sat., Oct. 26, 8:00 p.m
Sun. Oct. 27, 2:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent presents A WONDERFUL LIFE at the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre. Frank Capra's film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life. A stunning musical feast the whole family will enjoy! Tickets $18. Call 519-354-8338.

Fri. Oct. 25, Sat. Oct. 26, 8:00 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 27, 2:00 p.m.
The Capitol Theatre, Windsor presents HEART'S RETURN, a bittersweet, romantic musical by award winning local journalist Veronique Mandal. Tickets $18 from the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Call 253-7729,, Tues. through Sat., noon to 6:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 26, 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.
IODE FASHION SHOW at the Old Czech Hall in Dresden. Includes coffee, tea and desserts. Tickets $10 available at Audrey's Fashions in Dresden.

Sat. Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m.
MJM Entertainment and The Capitol Theatre, Windsor present a Dinner Theatre production on A HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY. Tickets $30 per person (includes dinner) from the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Call 253-7729, Tues. through Sat., noon to 6:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 1, 8:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 2, 8:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent presents A WONDERFUL LIFE at the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre. Frank Capra's film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life. A stunning musical feast the whole family will enjoy! Tickets $18. Call 519-354-8338.

Wed., Nov. 6, 8:00 p.m.
The Concert Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents TRIO HOCHELAGA. Dedicated primarily to the Romantic and Post-Romantic repertoire, pianist Richard Raymond, violinist Anne Robert and cellist Benoit Loiselle combine their passion for music. Tickets are $20 from the Chatham Cultural Centre box office, 519-354-8338.

Fri., Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m.
The Family Series at the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre presents WINNIE-THE-POOH. A charming musical adventure for anyone who has ever loved a teddy bear. Tickets are $10 from the Chatham Cultural Centre box office, 519-354-8338.

Sun., Nov.17, 2:00 p.m.
The Sunday Studio Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents the TOM LOCKWOOD JAZZ QUARTET. Tickets are $20 from the Chatham Cultural Centre box office, 519-354-8338.