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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, December 19, 2014 | 38 Artscene Oakville author's new book full of bologna Oakville Place is hosting a book signing for local author Kevin Phillips' first book The Bologna Cookbook Monday (Dec. 22). Phillips will be at the 240 Leighland Ave. mall at Coles from 1-4 p.m. to sign copies of his Globe and Mail bestseller. The book will also be available for purchase. The Bologna Cookbook is the first ever allbologna cookbook, featuring 200 recipes with the main ingredient being bologna. "Kevin's initial plan was to resurrect and share some of his favourite old-time recipes online. He intended to focus on old, lost recipes, but as the number of bologna recipes increased to well over 200, he decided to concentrate entirely on bologna," stated to a news release. Phillips was born in Cape St. George, N.L., in the mid-1950s. After completing high school, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces. He served more than 33 years in the Regular Force and retired in 2010 as a master warrant officer. Phillips attended the College of Trades and Technology in St. John's, N.L., and received a diploma in community recreation leadership. In the military, he was trained as a signals operator. Upon retirement, Phillips completed a certificate program in baking arts from George Brown College in Toronto. He also graduated with honours from the culinary management program at Liaison College in Oakville. "Kevin quickly realized that bologna is not exclusive to Newfoundland -- in fact, this sausage is enjoyed by people from all parts of the country -- and he decided to publish his recipes in book form," said the release. "The Bologna Cookbook outlines easy-tomake recipes for mouth-watering dishes such as Cheesy Bologna Calzones, Balsamic Peppercorn Bologna Steak, and more." Phillips is currently working on his undergraduate degree through the University of Manitoba's military program. He lives in Oakville with his wife, Rena. "Connected to your Community" Spectacular Showcase returns Dec. 27 When the Christmas hustle and bustle is through, residents are invited to attend The Spectacular Showcase starting on Saturday, Dec. 27. For the third consecutive year, talented local performers, aged 40 and older, will strut their stuff with song and dance in the cabaret-style variety show, held at the Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) Community and Cultural Centre's Black Box Theatre, 2302 Bridge Rd. In previous years, the popular showcase has been a near sell-out and organizers are promising this year's show will be "even better." Performances will be at 7 p.m. on the Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28. Tickets cost $20 and are available at the QEP Older Adults Centre, 905-815-5979, ext. 4673, Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. W., or by emailing oakshow14@gmail.com. There will also be some pre-show entertainment beginning 45 minutes before the curtain rises. For more information, visit www. oakvilleshowcase.ca. Peter Pan arrives at Burl-Oak Theatre Group but with a twist The Burl-Oak Theatre Group wants to take audience members to the land where children don't grow up in its production of Peter Pan ­ A Holiday Pantomime. Directed by Chantal Forde and Tim Cadeny, the story still has all the elements audiences remember and combines them in an interactive pantomime with new characters and a festive spirit. It stars Alyssa Blasak (Peter Pan), Robin Scheffler (Wendy Darling), Ethan Muller (Michael Darling), Clifford Bauder (John Darling), and Cadeny as Captain Hook. Due to popular demand, the local theatre group added another performance to its production. Burl-Oak Theatre Group is putting on its production of Peter Pan -- A Holiday Pantomime on Dec. 23, 27 and 28 at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. From left are: Ethan Muller (Michael Darling); Clifford Bauder (John Darling); Robin Scheffler (Wendy Darling); and Alyssa Blasak (Peter Pan). | photo by Tim Cadeny -- special to the Beaver BrentButt Canadian Comedy Tour with special guest Jamie Hutchinson OAKVILLE CENTRE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Any denomination. Call 905-815-2021 or order online. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 at 8 p.m. Shows are on Dec. 23, 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. The show is 90 minutes, plus an intermission. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $20 for children, and can be ordered by calling 905815-2021, or 1-888-489-7784, online at www.oakvillecentre.ca/whats-on/PeterPan. html, or by visiting the box office MondaySaturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Burl-Oak Theatre Group is a not-for-profit organization currently in its 38th season. For more information, visit www.BOGT.ca or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ BurlOakTheatreGroup. For more arts news, visit oakvillebeaver.com. GIVE THE GIFT OF DANCE Come Join Us! Great Holiday Gift www.comedancing.ca · 905.339.3373 · 609 Ford Dr. (S. E. corner at Royal Windsor) The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts 130 Navy Street, Downtown Oakville Box Office: 905-815-2021 | www.OakvilleCentre.ca Ballroom & Latin Dancing Zumba · Line Dancing Gift Certificates Now Available