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economist sunsuntribune sunday dec 30 2007 15 the week ahead editors pick imimiiimn rudy mayes leads a talented band in unforgettable new years eve 2007 an evening of nostalgic music at the markham theatre for per forming arts starting with cocktails at 9 pm monday take a look back as you welcome 2008 by simone joseph staff reporter how about starting the new year with some nostalgia people always seem to want to look back into youth nostalgia it is easier more com forting to spend time with music you know says john dimon producer and director of unfor- gettablcnew years eve 2007 and owner of diamond enter tainment unforgettablenew years eve 2007 showcases die hits of nat king cole and other superstars including louis armstrong ste- vie wonder lionel ritchie john ny mathis barry white diana ross and the supremes donna summer and tina turner the performance stars record ing artistentertainer rudy mayes i was knocked out by this guy mr dimon said we decid ed to build the show around him i have never seen anyone who could sing like this he exudes charisma i could not believe it where has he been all my life mr mayes is a versatile vocal ist mr dimon said he sounds like nat king cole or barry white or stevie wonder he is able to do that without trying other performers include demo cates on tenor sax and vocals joe palawan and his unforgettable allstars tim gittens on drums and vocals brooke bentley on lead guitar and vocals bass man dane wedderburn plus the harmony he exudes charisma i could not believe it where has he been all my life unforgettable john dimon producer new years eve 2007 and dance of laura azahar and heather cadogan as well as singer selena gittens ms gittens does an amazing version of say a little prayer mr dimon said all of a sudden this woman comes out and is stunning he said referring to her voice and onstage persona she has a sense of calm and confidence he said ms gittens performs the songs of entertainers such as natalie cole aretha franklin diana ross tina turner and donna summer a news release says the singer- entertainer can put you in a mellow mood with romantic bal lads or make your feet jump to highenergy tunes the new years eve bash tomorrow is in the markham theatre for performing arts at 171 town centre blvd just west of hwy 7 and warden avenue the night starts with a cham pagne and wine reception at 9 pm and continues with the stage show with party favours from 10 pm to 1230 am tickets are 69 and groups of 10 or more are 64 to order tickets call markham theatre at 9053057469 visit wwwdiamondentertainmentca or call 4164610288 your planner vtc 30 late night shopping main street unionville cel ebrates boxing week with horse- drawn carriage rides from 1 to 5 pm today and tomorrow check wwwunionvilleinfocom mono otv st0uffville new years the mayors new years eve celebration will be held at memo rial park in stouffville starting at 630 pm with fireworks at 845 pm there will be games activities and hot chocolate at latcham hall 31 ta0t markham vets markham veterans association fc holds its new years eve celebra- 1 tion featuring danny scott and friends starting at 630 pm at the hall 7 washington st tickets are 60 per couple for information email markhamveteransrogerscom dc angus glen angus glen golf course in unionville hosts a fourcourse gourmet dinner with complimen- tary cocktails and entertainment new years eve tickets are 150 or 80 for the dance only call 9058870090 ext 241 sf 3 jtft- 4 arctic tale whitchurchstouffville public library presents the family movie arctic tale starting at 130 pm call 9056427323 family free for all lebovic leisure centre in stouffville presents free swim ming and the movie daddy day camp the event runs from 530 to 930 pm call 905- 6427529 or 9056427323 for more community events visit yorkregioncom and click on pop personal online planner lb add an event to this listing email simone joseph at sjosephyrmgcom in theatres fcblvvt- t iw t ispsl m ks jbmm t h w- kgfyika shi bfs- bws5 s k imiiiil ml flwhssb denzel washington stars in the great debaters the true story of a controversial teacher who grooms the debate team from a small african american college into a force that beats ivy league schools it scored 96 everyone at dinner raved k exclusive a imported wines jjjjl at great value and you cant get them anywhere else visit yorkregionwineoubcom check out our hcndpicked of exclusive imported wines a delivered anywhere you choose m ontario ciuitr c 5- yrm j5a5coccom winf s mmmmmt ft cbc doom fmk neco