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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 1, 2007 - 23 Exhibit wraps up Wedding traditions Continued from page 22 had to fly back to his newly-adopted homeland. In the meantime, Rina learned how to cook. Their wedding was held outdoors, surrounded by nature, as Rina preferred. Her other preference was to be transported from the gala reception in a throne carried by her male family members. She took the Erchless audience through each custom typical of an East Indian wedding: the prayers said during Rokka recited shortly after the couple first meets; Sagan, the ceremony for the groom; Chunni, the bride's ceremony; the singing, dancing and feasting of Sangeet; henna applied during the bridal shower party (Mehandi); the good-luck bangles and charms placed on the bride during Churra; garlands laid during Milni, and the official marriage. It's sealed by a walk around a sacred fire seven times, the application of red powder (Sindoor) on the forehead and beaded necklace laid by the husband around his new bride's neck, called the Mangalsutra. After the ceremony dinner is served (Vadai). Finally there is Doli when the bride bids farewell to her maternal home. "That brought tears to my eyes because it meant I would be leaving for the other side of the world," said Rina. The `Old, New, Borrowed and Blue' exhibit opened at the end of February and due to a huge response prompted a rotating display of gowns hailing from the Victorian, Edwardian, Jazz Age and post war eras, right up to the modern-day styles. The display continues to Sept. 30. SABRINA BYRNES / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Request for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual Licence Renewal of Northridge Long Term Care Centre, Oakville In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being made on the above. If you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, you may submit them by September 4, 2007 to: Director under the Nursing Homes Act Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Performance Improvement and Compliance Branch Licensing, Education and Appeals 55 St. Clair Avenue West, 8th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7 Phone: 416-327-7345 Fax: 416-327-7763 Please include the name of the nursing home and quote Project #091-08 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision. LOCAL WORKS: Two local artists, Ross Gordon and Amy Roger, will wrap up their exhibit that has been on at Sovereign House in Bronte. Gordon lives in Oakville, works at home renovations full time and paints on the side. A fan of Dutch still lifes, Gordon has been painting for 25 years, and has recently been interested in British landscapes. Roger has a background in fine arts, has been painting her entire life and her mom was also a painter. Travel has inspired her work. To contact either artist, call Sovereign House at 905-825-5552. Jazz Festival starts Aug. 8 Two Grammy Award-winning acts will kick off the 15th Annual Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival. Chuck Mangione will get things started on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, and fellow Grammy Award-winners the Yellowjackets will follow on Thursday, Aug. 9. The festival runs this year from Aug. 8-12 in downtown Oakville. For tickets to both events, contact the Oakville Centre's box office at 905-815-2021 or www.oakvillecentre.ca. "We have a fantastic lineup. The music, the ambience, the food, the company," said Jazz Festival Chair Peter Tulloch. "The festival is always one of the best summer weekend events." This year's festival showcases a variety of jazz styles, including swing, Latin, big band, fusion, traditional and smooth jazz. In addition to the shows at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, three free outdoor stages will feature jazz courtesy of various artists, including: Rachel Z Trio, Molly Johnson, Hilario Duran, Alexis Baro, DK Ibomeka, Big Rude Jake, Amanda Martinez, Carlos Del Junco, Namori, The Red Pepper Dixieland Jazz Band, Kevin Clark and The Dirty South, JV Dixon, Canadian Guitar Summit, Elizabeth Shephard, Brandi Disterheft Sextet, Melissa Bathory, Alex Pangman and Her Alleycats, Grant Lyle and more. Also featured at the festival is Bell Youth in the Spotlight, a concert that will take place in the Towne Square from 2:30­4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. "Fans across Canada are planning their summer vacations around Downtown Oakville's famous Jazz Festival," said BIA events coordinator, Danielle Curry. The Downtown Oakville BIA sincerely thanks the corporate community for its continued support in this event. A Jazz Festival Program guide is available at all downtown Oakville businesses, and a detailed list of performances can be found at www.oakvillejazz.com. For transportation to the festival, there will be a shuttle bus Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11 from 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. every 15 minutes from the Oakville GO Station (Route 14) to downtown Oakville and back. Shakespeare to the Look for XS Cargo's flyer in Wednesday's issue of Oakville Beaver (*Selected areas only) shoreline Travel along the Taste Trek You'll find an abundant array of tasty delights to take home. Visit our web- site to find a crosscounty selection of specialty food shops. New for 2007 Five new tour routes! Details online. 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