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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent
Friday, February 28, 2003
This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group have an upcoming event, please e-mail us at: editor@cktimes.ca.Fri., Feb.28, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Basketball Wallaceburg hosts "Hip Hop Hoops" Kids Dance for kids in grades 4 to 8 at the Knights of Pythias Hall on Nelson Street in Wallaceburg. Admission is $5. No entry after 8:15 and no re-entry. This is advertised as a fully chaperoned, safe and fun kid's dance.
February 26, 27, 28 and March 1, 7:30 p.m.
The Sarnia Optimists and Theatre Sarnis present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, The Broadway Musical at the Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 students & seniors and $9 for children 12 and under. Call 519-344-7469 for information.
till March 2
Chatham-Kent Museum at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. in Chatham displays "Waterfouwl Decoys of Kent County and the Men Who Made Them" carved folk sculpture. Daily 1-5; admission by donation. For more information call 519-360-1998.
Fri., February 28
Sat., March 1
Sun., March 2
The Ridge Players present ME AND MY GIRL at Ridgetown District High School.
Fri., Feb. 28
Sat., March 1
Orchestra London presents AN EVENING WITH RIK EMMETT, Dave Martin, Conductor, Rik Emmett, Guitar/Vocalist. Guitar wizard and former Triumph star Rik Emmett returns in this new show for 2003. He's sure to thrill with Magic Power, Hold On, Melancholy Moon and Midsummer's Daydream. Call 519-679-8778 for ticket information.
Fri., March 7, 8:00 p.m.
Benefit Fundraiser for Cor:12 in Wallaceburg sponsored by the Chatham-Kent Professional Fire Fighters at the Moose Lodge on Duke St. in Wallaceburg. Music by Big Papa & the Couch Daddys and special guests. Must be 19 years of age to attend. Door Prizes, Midnight snack. Tickets are $10 and are available at Music Go Round in the County Fair Mall in Wallaceburg.
March 18, 2003 - 8:00 p.m.
The Chatham Cultural Centre Showcase Series presents MOLLY JOHNSON QUARTET. Molly has rocked standing room only audiences as a pop artist, seduced patrons with her luscious interpretations of jazz and blues standards and even regaled royalty. With a repertoire that embraces Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Billie Holiday as well as original material, Johnson has delighted audiences opening for greats such as Ray Charles and B.B.King. Tickets are $29 from the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office. Call 519-354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770.
March 20, 2003 - 8:00 p.m.
The Concert Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre presents OCTAGON 2003. Eight of Canada's most widely recorded instrumental soloists have built a programme around the rarely heard Octet by Franz Schubert and the great youthful Septet, Opus 20, by Beethoven. Tickets are $20 from the Chatham Cultural Centre box office, 519-354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770.
March 27-29, 2003 - 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Sarnia presents "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM", one of Shakespeare's early plays. A fantasy with fools and fairies, Dukes and young lovers, it combines four different stories into one plot. All seats $9. Call 519-344-7469 Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for information.
March 28, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
The Family Series at the Chatham Cultural Center presents JUDY AND DAVID, "SONGS FROM THE BOOM BOX". YTV's hit sin-along show is coming complete with original, zany characters and colourful antics! Joining Judy and David on stage will be the loveable "Boomie" the boom box delivering "Rhymadiddles" and rolling out the tunes. A high energy extravaganza with 100% audience participation. Tickets are $10 from the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office 519-354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770.
Wed., April 2
Annual Banquet of the Sydenham Field Naturalists with guest speaker Peter Read talking about Peregrine Falcons. Tickets are $15 per person. Call 519-627-3296
