p18 weekender october 31 1987 weekender s7- jtconomijtsun the tribune 2942200 6402100 spooks and goblins at otooles otooles otooles in markham will host its annual halloween par ty saturday oct 31 beginning at 8 pm there will be a 50 cash prize for the best costume as well as an evening full of games promotions and prizes old village pub old village pub main street markham hosts a halloween party tonight beginning at 830 pm there are prizes for the best costume and no cover charge if youre wearing one rick washbrook will be the fea tured artist markham theatre on friday oct 30 elvis aaron presley jr from las vegas will perform at the theatre for one performance at 8 pm listen to your favorite elvis tunes along with some of elvis jrs original music markham little theatre pre sents alan ayckbourns how the other half loves directed by barry heaton this comedy runs from nov 4 nov 7 cur tain time is 8 pm a com plimentary wine and cheese re ception follows the opening night performance the rotary club of markham is sponsoring the canadian whats on i t v jvcuicij choikin 2q42200 v it s3- opera company of canada in the tales of hoffmann nov 13 and 14 at 8 pm sung in english the tales of hoffmann is the story of the poets love affairs and features colorful charac ters for further info and tickets call the markham theatre box office at 4790201 the greens the greens in markham pre sents karen silver tonight at 930 pm there is a 3 cover charge the greens is located in the new 16th avenue plaza hobby horse arms conrad kipping will entertain audiences this weekend at the hobby horse arms in ux- bridge herongate barn herongate barn dinner theatre presents having a wonderful time wish you valdy performed at markham theatre tuesday and wednesday spon sored by peter l mason ltd the repertoire included several unre corded songs among them a salute to rick hanson bill lanning were her which made its debut last night dinner theatre performances on thursday friday and sun day nights are 21 which in cludes dinner theatre and sales tax and 23 on saturday evening for further information and reservations call dawn or cheryl at 2940426 sheraton parkway the parkways entertain ment lineup in captain pepper- trees monday through satur day features markham resident diana nahr the sheraton parkway is at hwy 7 and leslie st nags head north gigolo the best of van halen and david lee roth performs this evening at nags head north located on woodbine ave deer park inn deer parks theatre in the park on hwy 47 in stouffville presents an original musical comedy class of 57 a revue featuring the music of the late 50s and 60s chock full of zany characters and funny situa tions performances take place fri day with doors opening at 7 pm dinner is served at 730 pm on saturday evenings doors open at 6 pm with dinner being served at 630 pm the cost is 2495 per person for further info and reserva tions call 6406060 humbertos hideaway the four poster is now play ing at humbertos hideaway dinner theatre directed by douglas kelvin this comedy spans 35 years of marriage for one couple from their wedding night to their retirement the play is loaded with humor and touching moments dinner theatre performances are on thursday friday and saturday evenings for further information and reservations call 2946523 cheers w join friends at deer parks new pub cheers open tues day through saturday from 4 pm lindners on nov 8 lindners will host a jazz brunch with henry cues- ta performing for guests this famed jazz artist formerly play ed with lawrence welk tickets are 35 per person for further information and advanced tick et sales call 4711772 brodies tom destry entertains audi ences this weekend at brodies located in unionville cullen barns the 1987 season at cullen country barns dinner theatre finishes with the recent broad way success the dining room by ar gourney running until jan 9 for reservations and in formation about performances at cullen barns call 4774475 footloose footloose features your favo rite tunes from the 50s and 60s each tuesday evening wednes day is ladies nite with prize giveaways thursday is suds nite and enjoy the birthday game on friday and saturday evenings valdy delivered lilt and lyrics of a poet canadian sirfgersongwriter call me valdy horsdal played to a full house audience tuesday at markhaln theatre an audi ence made up primarily of his owngeneration a name like valdcmar horsdal doesnt fit on a marquee just call me valdy he quipped setting a slickwhilecasual rap port with the crowd dressed in beige on beige and wearing what he called bland new shoes the bearded singer worked his magic half of his repertoire was new unrecorded material and the rest oldies and much appreciated goodies such as play me a rock and roll song land scapes and yes i can the juno award winning folk- singer was accompanied by toronto musicians al cross on drums and david woodhead on bass completing a six week gig with the twonight markham per formance in an interview with photo grapher bill lanning after the show valdy described a comfort able feeling returning to the toronto area where hed been educated he lives at salt spring island vancouver as do other well known artists in other fields robert batcman and brent heightoh his lifestyle is as a recluse and he retreats from the hectic pace of tours affording a chance to write new material one inspiration was roll man roll a salute to rick hanson another was stay for the fire an accolade to feder al government officials who tbok a stand on saving some of the wilds along the bc coast born in ottawa valdy began to play music at the age of eight af ter five years of piano lessons he discovered the instrument which would make him one of the na tions foremost performers the guitar lilting ballad and eregctic rock tunc afford him wide audience appeal to many hes like a national peot singing from the heart to date valdy has released 16 singles drawn from his 10 record ings he has four gold records two junos and many prized wri ter awards the markham shows were sponsored by peter l mason ltd newlyweds mr and mrs thomas hawkins arc pictured here following their marriage may 9 1987 in oakwood united church the bride is the former gail annette gray daughter of ted and irene gray of oak- wood and formerly of rr 2 clarcmont and the granddaughter of john keelcr park drive north stouffville and george and jean gray of oakwood and formerly of myrtle the groom is the son of lewis and reading in oshaw