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Whitby Free Press, 6 Nov 1991, p. 13

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Exploration is theme of 'stamp' art exhibition Frederick Hagan's art works. that were the designs for 16 Canada Post stamps are on dis- pjay at The Station Gallery until Hagan, 73, bas long been r.c- opiized as an explorer, unasso- ciated with popular trends in art, bis work motivated by bis per- sonal convictions, and ings were selected forthedana- dian exhibit at the New York World's Fair., A drawing, painting and print- maldng instructor at the Ontario College of Art until 1983,, the Toronto native is a recîipent of the A.J. Casson Award from th e college's alumni association. In 1985 H as commis- sioned by âanada Post to design a series cf 16 stamps oelebrating the exploration of Canada. S Hagan .undertook his own exploration cf Canada te produoe 16 interpretations c f the coun- try's bistory. The artwork for the stamps evolved from the moode and spirits evoked by the explorers. Haa says that «factual presen- tatiori, accurate rendgring are net factors of my work.» The collection shown at The Station Gallery shows the deve- lopment cf bis images cf explo- ration, from prelimhinary notes, rough drawings and comprehen- sive paintings te the final version cf the. stamps. The exbi*bition islraaized and circulated by the risby Public Art Gall.r in co-ve- ration with the libraru and «ai- Hafd gil bem is work on Bunday, Nov. 10, 2 pan., at I%. Station Gallery. WHrIB FME PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6,1991, PAGE 13 awards nominations extended In reponse toi roquesta fi=e many cultura organizations, the nomination pifoIr this year's. Cultural Vhter and Benefactor Recognition Programn, the Lescabot Award, bas been extended by on. month, to Nov. 30. Launchod ini June 1991, the. progam as generat.d, conidrble intereot, and theý deadline was moved to provide organizations . and .- Individuals mor time to subinit.candidates. The Lescarbot Award'.will b. prepented- during National Volunt eer Week in April 1992. The pregram 15 intended te honour those who, bave contributed - significantly, 'as volunteers or benefactors- te Canada'scultural 1f.The- award, named for Canads first cultural volunteer, Marc Lescabot, is comprised cf tbree categories: commnunity, -regional and Canadian. Recipients will be presented with awards,.-designed by Canadian artist Anîtoine BRENDA LENNON of The. Station The gallery is running an exhibition Gallery hanga Frederlck Hagan's of Hagan's work until Nov. 24. 'Explorer Stamps Crossing Canada.' Poo ymrknm htyFroe Pro Lamarche.ý There. are some 213,000 volunteers contributing.their time and talent te Canada's cultural oerganizations; the annual value cf their work ia estimnated te b.b $182 million. Te~ Task Force on Fundingoff teArts aIe stimated t t benefactors, or patrons, denated about $35 million in 1985 aIne, and tbat tbis amount is .xpect.d te trple by the. year 2000. For furtiier information on submnitting nominations, contact Lorraine Wilson, Communi- cations and Culture, Toronto (416) 973.1201. Choral society to present 'ello,'Dolly' The Scugog Choral Society is pr.senting only fall productioin this sao.Te society chose 'Hello Delly,' the musical, coenedy-roance featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart (produc.d bpermission cf Tams-Witma >4N.Y) The story revolves sround widow Dolly Levi (Catherine Millar),, matchmaker, who 15 Members' exhibition in December A special exhibition cf work by member artiste cf The Station Gallery will b. held from Nov. 30 te, Dec-. 16. photga a sand sS dtraw is mas Exhi-bition7 at the galîerY. CYCLAMEN Popular flowering houseplant wfth a prousion of colourful blossoms. Reg. $6.95 SPECIAI. $4w0 hired te Iid a wife for local store owner (and half a millionaire) Horace Vandergelder (Wally Bons). Dolly,-however, bas decided te land Horace herseif, and se, 'sets him up,' in more Ways than on., with the Icoal millineress, Mrs. Molloy (Barbara Bon.). Romnance is in the air (and in the closet) as Mrs. Molloy and her assistant Minnie Fay -(Nahcy Brewn) are courted by two cf Horace's store clerlcs, Cornelieus Hackl (Garvin Farr) and Barnaby Tucker (Terry Paul). Many comic misadventures lead te a happy ending where Dolly gets ber man. Dr. Tom Millar returns as musical director for the production, along with Nina Foxai as stage director. Show dates are Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 21 te 24 and lhurdtet Sunday, Nov. 28 te Dec. 1. Evening shows start at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. at Town Hall 1873, corner cf Queen and Simcoe St. S., Port Periy. ickets are available at frwin Smith Music Ltd., 305 Queen St., Port Perry and at The Wardrobe Exchange, 113 Dundas St. W., Whitby, (416) 666-9225. enere e ment W m 1 1el, - THE PROSPECT 0F WHITBY LASER KARAOKE With Tony & Roz Wednesday November 6 te Saturday November 9 START AT 9:00 PM 158 Brock St. N. (At Mary Street) Whitby 666-5092 TIE, AWAY BINGO DAILY MATINEES DAILY EVENINGS Weekend Late Bingos Special Room for Non-smokers 65 Su.uray St (n. off Consuiners Rd. 1 block w. cf Thickson) 668-9029 MY SISTER'S PLACE TERRI BENNETT & CHRIS WILSON A combination of countqy & comedyl Thurs. - Sat. 9- 1 arn, Sunday Mainee 3 -5 pm, Sunday 7 - 11pm 339 Malaga, Oshawa 576-9121 THE LION & UNICORN SOUTHERN COMFORT Frîday Nov. 8th and Saturday Nov. 9th 112 Coiborne St. E. Whitby 666-3034 THE PROSPECT 0F WHITBY SUNDAY APTERNOON JAZZ 2 - 6PM FEATURING 'The John Deehan Quartef' as sean on TV 158 Brock St. N. S(At Mary Street) Whitby 666-5092 * ar beautifully decorated, rich and I deliiols frozen cakes made with *Dairy Queen. soft serve. They're perfect for any reason...or no *reason at ail. Available ini French Apple Crumb, Black Forest, German Chocoate, CaramelI Fudge Nut, and more. * Expires18 You Right 1003 Dunidas E. k. 668-5342 F.11 MI e THE TOP 10 CD'S 0F THE WEEK ARE: 1.Robbie Robertson STORYVIU.E - MCA 2. Van Monison HYMNIS TO THE SILENCE - PoIy 3. Edc Clapton 24 NIGHTS - Warner 4. Buddy Guy DAMN RIGifI, I'VE GOT THE BLUES.- BMG 5. Tom Cochrane MAD MAD WORLD -Caputoi 6. The Commitments SOUNDTRACK - MCA 7Z Natalie Cole UNFORGETTABLE - Wamer 8. Metallbca METALUCA - Warner 9. Bonnie Raitt LUCK OF THE DRAW -Capdol 10. Bob Seger THE FIE MSDE -CapiWo RICHARD MARX - Rush Street HONEYMOON SUITE -Monsters UnrxLThe Bed 25 TICKO* D. fr e B ik 432283 v. 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