New blood pumped into Milton Choristers group The excitement is building for the Milton Cboristers' 3tii anniversary season, group officiais say. Ille call for new members from the community was a "resounding success," said Choristers president Hazel Carli. *Ad14 eturning members ta the equation as well as one new accompanist, Elaine Rusk, and one new conductor, Glenda Crawford, and thai equals 30 per- formers for our 3th anniversary season." Ms Crawford described tbe cboir's sound as "amaz- 'heblend of voices of experienced Choristers and new members combined witb great music is sure to make each concert a success," she said. I After a solid month of rebearsals, tbe Choristers invite the community to experience tbe inspiration tbat choral music bas to offer by becommg subscribers for the 1998-99 series. A full season of entertainuent includes tbree con- certs at a subscription series price of $30 ($25 for senior citizens and adults). 'This is a substantial saving over tbe combined indi- vidual ticket prices of $40 for the season," Ms Carlin said. A Christmas Celebration will be held November 29 at 3 p.m. at Milton Alliance Churcli. The concert will featare time-honoured Christmnas classics, traditional carols, lively songs by contemporary Canadian com- posers and a performance of tie musical fable Brother Heiniic's Christmas by John Rutter. Thie Choristers will be joined by special guests tbe Dancing Hands, a signing choir from the Emest C. Drury School for theDeaf. Glory of Romance, a 3tb anniversaiy gala, will be beld February 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Milton Alliance Cburch. Choir alumni will join voices with tbe Choristers to perform a selection of classical and con- temporary love songs. Ibe celebration will conclude witb a speciai reception and dessert buffet. A British Isles Pub Nigbt on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. will be a memorable musical event at the Farm Museum's Gambrel Barn, Ms Carlin said. Concert-goers will hear British, Welsh, Scottisb and Irish favourites played by a live band and sung by the Choristers. "Dancers from the Grahanm School of Irish Dancing and authentic snacks will make this an evening not to be missed," Ms Carlin said. For tickets, cail 875-4588. Christmas art at Bronte Park Artists of al ages and expenience levels are invited to create winter murais and pictures for potential dis- play in Bronte Creek Provincial Park's Community Christmas event. Artists are invited to develop their own winter mural to be displayed at titis montit long event.The competi- tion is open to ail arists, art classes and schools. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Nov. 23. For more information, contact Mandy Bidwell at 827- 6911, ext. 228, at Bronte Creek Provincial Park Sce W46e tf4e Grinaef gi4t1Cf rée em ri; WALKER PLACE MILTON MALL3MU UppoMe Rds. The CanadienC Kid copns lead role efrom DAUNT on page 10 was pretty cool. You can be really expres- sive with it." Musicals soon foliowed. Chris made bis stage debut at age eight in the Georgetown Globe Productions' performance of Music Man. At age 10 he went on to play in Secret Garden. That led to is trying out at the bigger Royal City troupe. Make that the much bigger Royal City. 'I went and tried out. It was kind of scaiY," said Cbris. 'IThere were 180 kids trying out for the roles of Oliver and Dodger." Chris retumed to Guelph for a second callback, with bis competition whittled down to 10. It was immediately after tbe callback tbat be leamied he had the part. Since tben he bas been busily trying to infuse bis own style into tbe character. "In the movies, tbey show him as sad. I try to show that be can be happy," said Chris. I ty to smile a lot and stuff." Chris smiles in real life over the more rough and tumble aspects of the part. I kind of like getting beat up," lie said. "I jump on a guy's back a few times and 1 get stuffed in a coffin." Wben the play fighting stops, at least Cluis bas acquired a role model for future dealings. "My favorite character is Fagan," he said gleefully. "I think he's a slippery, sly kind of character." Oliver! rns November 19-21 at 8 p.m., and November 21-22 at 2 p.m. at tbe River Run Centre in Guelphi. For tickets cail 519-763-3000. PAACTUAL VAWC E35 tulimsFnday& Saturdlay tO Pm& a115 Pm Smêay Ilsu Thursday 7:00 pm orty SliowtîmFriday & Sakwiiy 700 pm & 9,.15Pmn Sunday #mthiuursday 700 Pmn oeiy Show*m eFddy& Saturday 7Mpm &9:15 Pm O..,av , ,i,, h,.da.,,7WllDm«i is (TTAeL a Skin, & Body .chosen for your paricular sidn type, this treatmnl linger!TOI nours & timuiate your senses. Includles a consultation. cleansln, hydratton. exfoliation & use of ofl ampoule contalnlng a combinatton of herbaI extracis. Complete w1th a relaidng face, neck & shoulder massage. Sutable for men & women. ,Recelve 15% off a package of aur newly formultd RVB NA1IJRA skin cars from Italyl 258 Main St. E. 878-9711