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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 16, 2009 · 30 Artisan's fair, book signing and concerts Arts Briefs An Artisan's Fair and Poetry, Music Open Mic Night will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at Isabella's Pasta Café, 174 Lakeshore Rd. E. Works will be for sale by local artisans in a market-style setting, starting at 2 p.m. Pottery, paintings, textiles, purses, jewelry, scarves, sculptures, photographs -- these are just some of the items that will be offered for sale. The open mic will start at 7 p.m. Listen to local musicians, poets and spoken word artists. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Sick Kids' Hospital Foundation. Featured artists are Inga Bertelmann, Elvira Tio, Karen Kearney, Karen Sekikawa, Carly Stern, KuKu Hut Corner, Dasha, Mache Arts by Don La Marsh and Shae Invidiata. For information, call the café at 905337-3766. www.calla.com. For information about the local reading, contact Shelly Sanders Greer at 905337-2343 or shellywrites@cogeco.ca. For information, contact 905-8255292 or e-mail info@glenabbeyunitedchurch.com. Guthrie plays Oakville Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie will perform alongside three generations of Guthries on Oct. 27 at 8 p.m., as the Guthrie Family Rides Again tour hits the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Arlo Guthrie carries on the Guthrie Family legacy as he travels to communities far and wide sharing timeless stories and unforgettable classic tunes. A celebrated artist in American music, his artistic ventures help bridge an oftendivided world through his powerful spirit of song. Guthrie Family Rides Again brings his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator to the stage alongside his beloved children and grandkids. The concerts on the upcoming Guthrie Family Rides Again tour will feature Arlo's standards as well as a selection of unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics recently put to music by such distinguished artists as Billy Bragg, Wilco, Eliza Gilkyson, Janis Ian, Wenzel, The Klezmatics and others. With many notable musicians from around the world contributing to keep the work of Woody Guthrie alive and well, the Guthrie Family will pay tribute to these artists as they perform some of the newly composed tunes. For tickets or information, contact the Oakville Centre box office at 905815-2021. Intrada Brass concert Intrada Brass of Oakville, one of Canada's outstanding brass and percussion ensembles, will be kicking off its sixth season, Sunday, Oct. 25. A concert is slated for 2:30 p.m. at Glen Abbey United Church located at 1469 Nottinghill Gate. Admission to this concert is by free will offering, with 50 per cent of the proceeds being donated to Oakville Fareshare food bank. Since 1988, the Fareshare food bank has been operating entirely by the work of volunteers. All money and food donated go directly to those in need. In this first concert of the season, entitled Winners, Intrada Brass will feature two young brass players, who were recent winners of the Young Brass Players' Competition as well as some of the ensembles' virtuoso soloists. Intrada Brass presents music of all genres from jazz and pop to classics and has gained a reputation for its programming unique in presentation. Intrada Brass is a member of the Oakville Arts Council (OAC), Canadian Band Association (CBA) and The North American Brass Band Association (NABBA). Book signing Award-winning author Marsha Skrypuch is coming to Maple Grove United Church to discuss her young adult book, Daughter of War, and the writing process on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Maple Grove United Church is located at 346 Maple Grove Dr. Cost is a donation to the food bank is appreciated Daughter of War is a gripping story of enduring love and loyalty set against the horrors of Turkey during World War I. Skrypuch's books can be purchased at Chapters or at www.amazon.ca. More information about the author and her books can be found on her website at We Service: CFM, DRU, GSW, Hunter, Gas Fireplace Repair Solving Problems Since `82! Finely Crafted and Affordably Priced Wood Doors · Many traditional and modern designs to choose from. All doors are pre-hung and pre-finished with the most advanced European technology. · Our pricing is the most competitive in the industry. · Time proven engineered designs result in doors of unsurpassed quality and beauty. Insta-Flame, Valor, Napoleon, Regency, Majestic, Heat-N-Glo, Heatilator, Selkrik, GTI, Dovre, Pacific Energy, Security, HearthStone, Montigo, Lennox, T Temco, Kingsman, Polaris, Heritage, Drolet, Continental, Vermount Casting, Osbourne & many other brands. Experience is the Difference! 905-845-0701 ifr @gasfix.ca Call now for an In-Home Consultation 905.615.1277