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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent

Wednesday, March 5, 2003

This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group have an event happening, let us know at: editor@cktimes.ca

Sat., March 8, 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.

Thursday, March 13
First of three slide-illustrated lectures entitled THE MEDICI, MICHELANGELO AND THE ART OF LATE RENAISSANCE FLORENCE. In Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre, on three consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning March 13, explore Renaissance Florence with Professor Michael Farrell of the University of Windsor Fine Arts Faculty. $12 per lecture.

March 15, 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Museum GIANT INDOOR GARAGE SALE. 21 vendors, penny sale, antiques and collectibles, baby items, woodcrafts, etc. Jeanne Gordon Theeatre (above Museum), 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Elevator accessible. Free Admission. Call 627-8962 for more information.

March 15, 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Westover Treatment Centre's ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE. Tickets are $10 at the door (includes light lunch). "Keep with the theme, Come in green." For more details contact Jane Conliffe at 692-5111 ext. 130 or e-mail jconliffe@westover-fdn.org.

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.

Thursday, March 20
The second of a three part presentation by Professor Michael Farrell of the University of Windsor Fine Arts Faculty, on THE MEDICI, MICHELANGELO AND THE ART OF LATE RENAISSANCE FLORENCE. $12 per lecture. In Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre

March 21 - April 13
Monday through Saturday, 10:1.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Museum's 17TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW. Admission: Adults $4, seniors and students $3. Over 150 quilts on display. Jeanne Gordon Theatre, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Call 627-8962 for more information.

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.

Thursday, March 27
The third in a three part lecture on THE MEDICI, MICHELANGELO AND THE ART OF LATE RENAISSANCE FLORENCE, by Professor Michael Farrell of the University of Windsor Fine Arts Faculty. $12 per lecture. In Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre. Call 354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770 for more information

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