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18 - The Canadian -Ch ampio .n, Friday, Ap 1 il 30,. 1999 Voo -ABVERTrISEMENT- ARTS/STARS This ccÀurnin is the first in aj series of columns that will spotlight the creafive talent in the arts in the Milton area. Through the gener- ous cooperation of the Milton Champion 1 hope f0 introduce you to some members of our artistie community. Each and every one of these people rang- ing from the amali child who first dips a brush into paint or strug- gles with the piano keyboard f0 the men and women whose majestic voices f111 our auditori- ums are stars and deserve to be recognized in their own right. CELEBIRATEM! The Milton Rotary Celebration of the Arts on Thanksgiving Weekend, October 8, 9, and 10 wiI showcase many of the artists, artisans, actors and musicians that are a vibrant part of our communify. The event is being coordinated by Arts Milton an umbrella group for the arts in our Town, The sights and sounds of their creativity will fi the downtown core of our Town beginning with an event fllled opening ceremo- ny on Main Street. Milton area residenfs will have an opportuni- ty to share the excitement and to purchase the product of the artists' creative imagination. Town churches, the Town Hall, and the Marketplace will al be settings for performances and artistic displays. If you or your group wants to take advantage of this opportunity to perform please cal laura Jeffrey. She can be reached at 878-7025. Applications for performance participation in the event must be sent to Laura Jeffrey, c/o Arts Milton, P.O. Box 25056, 55 Ontario Street, Milton, Ontario L9T 5B4 no later than May 30. If you are an artists or artisan and want to dis- play your work please coul Maureen Casteller at 878-4996. Maureen will supply you with an entry form. HELP WANTED This celebration is a massive undertaking and many willing hands will be needed to make if happen. If you are interested in being lnvolved and being part of fhis exciling event please give Laura Jeffrey a cal. SHINE ON ME If you are involvod in the cre- olive arts and want to share your creoflvlty with the community pleose give me a coul. Future columns %411 Include thumbnoil sketches of those in the arts thot contribute fo the fabric of our Town. I con be reoched af 853-- 5709. ARTS MILTON presents the MILTON ROTARY CELEBRATION 0F THE ARTS feafuring dlsplays and perfor- mances in Arts. Crafts, Culture. Dance, Drama, Literature. Music, and Song for ail ages. IN BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN DOWNTOWN MILTON f0 be held Thanksgiving Weekend 1999 Friday Oct. 8th Soturdoy Oct. 9th Sundoy Oct. 1 9th ARTISTS & ARTISANS Play a wonderful spring awakening, says its director By IRENE GENTLE The Champion The ice cubes wiII be melting in May thanka to a sizzling pro- duction of The Last of the Red Hot Lovera by Tbe Milton Players. The play wiIl mun May 7 to 8 and May 12 to 15 at the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childa Dr. The May 8 and May 15 performances are sgld out. "It's a wonderful spring awskening," said director Pst Adams of the Neil Simon comedy. "Ini the spring, a young man's fancy tuma to love." Or, in tbis case, ai least a decent tryst or two. The hero of tbe piece is seafood restaurant owner Barney Casbman, played by Gino Raimondo. Wben the story opens, the ordinarily family-minded Mr. Casbman bas decided to lose tbe middle-aged blues tbrougb tbe time bonoured metbod of skirt cbasing. "It's about a man in searcb of bis fantasy, a sexual fantasy," ssid Ms Adamns, wbom tbeatre goers may remember by ber Ethel Thayer ini On Golden Pond. "It's about seeing bis fantasy become a reslity." 0f course, tbere are obstacles. Location is one, since tbe entire play takes place in tbe spartment of Mr. Casbman's motber. "Tbst ougbt to give some ides of wbere tbis is going," said Ms Adams. Wbile Mr. Casbmsn's quest is a labour of luat, directing Lovera - ..a LA~ 0Fql ng nana 10 by Neil Simon Directed by Patricia DINNER THEA May 8 & 15, 1 Bar opens 6:30 pmn - Dinn Curtain 8:45 prr $30.00 per person, includes E SHOW ONI May 7, 12, 13 & 1 Doors open 7:30 pmn - Curt $10.00 Presented ai the Milton Seniors 500 Childs Drive, Milton (Located For more information plî 905-875-0629 % rduced by speckal arrangement wtlh Saen. 'Choristers kick up heels TMe Milton Choristers will wrap Up their 30th anniversary sea- son witb some British fun. The singing group will present the British Iles Pub Night at the Farm Museum Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Chonisters will fill tbe Gambrel barn up to the rafters with singera, dancers, band members and the sounds of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Guest performers will include the band Iriahowen, formed 20 years ago by Milton's own Kevin Finnegan. Tbe band will enter- tain the audience witb traditional Celtic music, jigs and reels. The Graham Irish Dancers will don their soft and bard sboea to dance hompipes, jigs, reels and the slip-jig. For those with a taste for Scottish music, there will be bagpipe selections played by Milton's own James Douglas Jr. English music lovera will enjoy at trip down memoty lane witb a lively medley of Beatles music. Tickets coat $15, or $13 for seniors and students. Children aged 12 years and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at Pegy's, Delacourt's, at the door, or by calling 875-4588. *SERnflCE INEW FREE ESTIMATES Pacliages FÀi ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ s >vi li s ir~n Ma,~5I 1 TO) AIL I1 c > I Ueft3, wte 876-1175 Featuring: B IrIsh, Scottish and WeIs a Irish Band Inishowen *Cash Bar. SAT DAY, MAYI15 199 7:30 pm The Fa m Museum's Galm el Barn <905>8375-4588 Ticket at Ps 's, Detacourtes at the door or ph 905-875-458 .eSeniorslslud.nts $13 - Children 12 -V Adamsq TRE 999 er 7:30 pmn )inner & Show LY 4, 1999 ain 8:00 pmn Activity Centre across from Mail) ,ase cali mg French Canada Ltd.