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Michael One of today’s most accomplished interpreters of traditional roots music, Michael Jerome Browne, will perform uptown, down home, blues, country and soul when he returns to the Greenbank Folk Music Society stage on January 17. Michael created a one-man band show, busk- ing across North America and Europe and he's now heralded as a virtuoso in a myriad of folk styles... Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts invites theatre goers to enjoy an eve- ning with Bev Foster and friends. The concert, billed as “an intimate concert with Bev Foster” promises to be an evening you'll remember for weeks to come. Bev will entertain with some of her classical music as well as songs from her CDs. Joining her this year will be Charles White and his choir “One Voice” from Uxbridge. Also enjoy the very talented Jeremy Foster and Mi- chael Williamson. You may remember Michael as the endearing Winthrop in last summer's production of “The Music Man”. For a great way to spend a cold winter eve- ning, pick up some tickets for “Bev Foster and Friends,” and enjoy some hot apple cider during intermission. Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Town Hall 1873, Port Perry Tickets: Adults $25.00, under 12 - $15.00 Available at Meta4 Gallery, 200 Queen St., Port Perry Phone 1-888-985-2435 ARREARS PLU The second annual Port Perry Polar Plunge, organized by the Hospital Auxiliary is scheduled to take place at the lakefront in January 2009. Plungers are asked to dress in costumes or bathings suits and bring pledges totalling at least $200. There will be lots of hot chocolate and coffee to help warm up participants after the plunge. For more infor- mation see full story on page 21. Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Kinsmen Beach, Palmer Park Information: Call 905-985-6232 or 905-985-3158 34 FOCUS - JANUARY 2009 Appalachian, Cajun, country blues, early jazz, R&B and urban blues, he is also a renowned multi-instru- mentalist and considered a master of old-time banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. Tickets to Michael's performance will generate an unforgettable musical experience. Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Greenbank Centennial Hall Greenbank, Ontairo Tickets: $20 each Available: Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge, 905-852- 4282, P.O.E. Design, Port Perry, 905-985-0060 or phone 905-985-8351 for information. This is the original version of the classic tale of the boy who never grows up. First written in 1904, and reworked by J.M Barrie up to the early 1920's, this production pre-dates both the pantomime and musical adaptations familiar to so many. Here is Peter Pan at his most authentic and magical, full of all the adventures, characters and spirit of Neverland. Directed by Carey Nicholson. Dates: February 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 it 8:00 p.m. February 21 and 28 at 2:00 p.m. Location: Town Hall 1873, Port Perry Tickets: Meta4 Gallery, 200 Queen St., Port Perry 1-888-985-2435