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w w w .insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, June 9, 2 0 1 7 | 2 6 Jazz concert could launch new summer-long series by Nathan Howes Oakville Beaver Staff A N D T H E W I N N E R S A R E When Oakville resident Oliver Vadas learned the popular jazz festival -- traditionally held in downtown Oakville -- was changing its format to a summer music event, his hrst instinct was to step into the fray. He was keen to launch his own jazzfocused event, and set to work organizing it. The West End Jazz Series is a monthly summer concert series put together by Vadas, a producer. The hrst show, considered to be a pilot, will include dinner and is set to take place Thursday, June 22 at the Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre in Bronte. "I had to do something. I sat down with one of the (musicians) during a recording session and said, `W hy don't we just do a series instead of a jazz festival?' Everybody liked the idea," said Vadas. However, the success of that hrst performance will determine whether the series will continue with shows in July, August and September, admitted Vadas. "If it works out, it will be better than the jazz festival. If it happened on a date when somebody is out of town, they would have to wait a year. This way, they have hve dates (if it continues)," said Vadas. The June 22 headliner will be the Swing Shift Big Band, an 18-piece group that will feature vocals from Larisa Renee, Laura Fernandez, host of Cafe Latino on Jazz FM and the event, and Dave Statham. Opening the show is Oakville-based High Rendition Jazz Band, a youth band. "These are really high-level professionals," said Vadas. "We put the program together already. We will see if we can raise the necessary funds. We will have hve dates. July will be a double bill." The West End Jazz Series pilot concert will take place Thursday, June 22 at the Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre, 2340 Ontario St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. The cost for show and dinner (before June 10) is $45. Admission at the door is $55. For show only, the cost is $15 (before June 10). Admission at the door is $20. Donations are also being accepted to keep the series operational. Those contributing more than $100 will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming event of their choice. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.westendjazz. ca/. Tickets and reservations can also be purchased/made by calling 905-827-1315. The Oakville Literary Cafe announced the three winners of its poetry contest: Olivia Teti, Elizabeth Barnes and Kamal Parmar. The winners were selected for their poems written in response to Louise Laroche's paintings, on exhibit in April at Joshua Creek Art Centre Gallery. Certain specific words were to be used and woven into the poems in response to the art. All three poets reportedly showed a high degree of craft and poetic hair. From left are two of the winners - Teti and Barnes. | submitted A d v e rto ria l Comedians flock to The Empty Nest at Walkers comedy club Reinventing date night one laugh at a tim e, The Comedy Nest at Walkers is the newest venue to bring laughter to the table. Located at Walkers Wine Bar & Grill in Mississauga, The Comedy Nest's newest home offers comedy-lovers the chance to enjoy upscale comedic acts from the com fo rt of a local venue. " I really wanted to bring a higher level of stand-up comedy out to the Greater To ronto Area," said Ron Perruzza, owner of Walkers Wine Bar & Grill. According to Perruzza, he stumbled upon The Comedy Nest while in Montreal and after seeing a variety of other groups; he found himself gravitating back to see them again. Loving what they had to offer, the wheels were put into motion to create a comedy outlet in Mississauga, "All of the acts are considered to be a higher-end brand of comic," said Perruzza. "They are comedians who have been on television and are recognizable. They put out something really amazing that's wildly entertaining but still offers an upscale vibe." Some of the upcoming acts feature Ar thur Simeon, a fam iliar face from Just for Laughs, HBO's Funny as Hell and CBC radio's popular show The Debaters; Joey Elias, a veteran on CBC's Just For Laughs as well as The Comedy Network's MatchGame; Gavin Stephens, who has been in movies like The Tuxedo as well as regular appearances on Just for Laughs and two of his own specials on The Comedy Network; and Nathan MacIntosh, a comedian who has been on Conan , Just For Laughs and Gotham Comedy Live. The special tapas menu is perfect for sharing, and club-goers will have the abil ity to purchase a range of top-shelf wines and alcohol. 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