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What's happening in and around Chatham-Kent

Tuesday, January 7, 2003

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

Monday, Jan.6 and Mondays throughout January
Young vocalists ages 6-19 years may audition and register with the CHATHAM KENT YOUTH SINGERS. Weekly rehearsals begin Monday, Jan. 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Victoria Avenue United Church. Registration is $25. For information call 354-2838 or 354-8837.

Jan.11, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jan.12, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
The London BRIDAL SHOW at the London Convention Centre. Over 110 exhibitors. Fashion Shows Saturday at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $6.

Jan. 17, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Jan. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Jan.19, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent HOME HEALTH & LIFESTYLES SHOW at Kinsmen Auditorium, Tweedsmuir and Queen Streets, Chatham. Free admission courtesy of The Chatham Daily News and Sobeys. For more information call 519-351-8344 or visit www.chatham-kentevents.com.

Jan. 25, 2003 - 8:00 p.m.
The Concert Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents BELLOWS & BRASS. Three of Canada's most successful soloists: Guy few, trumpet and piano; Joseph Petric, accordion; and Alain Trudel, trombone. Tickets are $20 from the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office. Call 519-354-8338 or toll free at 1-866-807-7770, Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 or Sat., 10:00-12:00 noon.

Jan.25, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jan.26, 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent WEDDING SHOW at Kinsmen Auditorium, Chatham. Fashion Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission $5.00

Jan. 30, 31 and Feb.1, 2003 - 8:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent presents EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN. This Edward Albee play is set in the suburban home of Jenny and Richard. The only thing that seems to stand in the way of their happiness is a lack of money. Performance is at the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St.N., Chatham. Tickets are $16. Call 519-354-8338 for ticket information.

Jan.31, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Feb.1, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Feb.2, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The 10th annual Chatham-Kent WOOD SHOW at Kinsmen Auditorium, Tweedsmuir and Queen Streets, Chatham. No entry fee. Woodworking Competitions in Furniture, Carving, Intarsia, Toys, Games, Your Special Project. Entry Forms are available from All Canadian Workshop Supplies at 23 Leeson Dr., Chatham, sponsor of the show (519-352-1080) or at www.woodworkingshows.com

Feb. 7, 2003 - 8:00 p.m.
The Chatham Cultural Centre presents Orchestra London VALENTINE POPS with Jeff Christmas conducting. Joseph Lanza, violin and Aaron MacDonald, saxophone. Ticket information available from the Chatham Cultural Centre box office at 519-354-8338.

Feb.10 - 15, 2003 - 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Sarnia presents VIGIL. Canadian playwright, Morris Panych's brilliant dark comedy is structured around what happens when an extremely self-centred person finds himself in a life and death situation with profound and far-reaching consequences. It is deliciously absurd, incredibly funny and poignantly tender. Call the Imperial Theatre Box Office for ticket information. 519-344-7469 or toll free 877-344-7469.

Feb. 23, 2003 - 2:00 p.m.
The Sunday Studio Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents Michael Kaeshammer. Michael was born to boogie-woogie on the piano! Everything from Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to Horace Silver. He reshapes traditional jazz, blues, be-bop and boogie-woogie, giving the classics a joyously frenetic spin and his well-crafted original compositions a soulful flair.