M Best-selling author to vis Globe Productions will present The Wizard of Oz at the Milton Centre for the Arts in May. The cast includes (front, from left) Aniela Gregori, Matthieu Verdon, Rachel Currie, Emma Hurst, (back, from lefi) Jenna Lausic, Jake Zanth, Thomas Morley and Ethan Adema. Globe Productions to present Th e Wiza rd of Oz at arts centre Audience members at an upcomîng Globe Youth Productions play may think they're in Kansas. That's because the local theatre group will present The Wizard of Oz at the Milton Centre for the Arts May 9and 10Oat 8p.m. and May 10 and il at 2p.m. Milton resident Emma Hurst is among the performers. She's been involved in theatre for two years, encouraged by her mother to par- ticipate. Emma said she enjoys theatre, and watching actors perform on stage. In The Wizard of Oz, Emma is part of the Se- nior Ensemble, and has a role as a Poppy and a Citizen of Oz. She said she really enjoys the music in Oz and the wonderful dancing cho- reography. Emma said the play practices are going well, and she loves working with the directing team of Rob Woodcock, Elizabeth Bell, and Dale Wood since she says they are very well organized. Because the show is taking place at the Milton Centre for the Arts, Emma is happy that many of her Milton school friends and teachers will be able to see it. Other cast members are: Aniela Gregori, Ju- nior Ensemble, Matthieu Verdon, Scarecrow, Rachel Currie, Dorothy, Jenna Lausic, Senior Ensemble, Jake Zanth, Lion, Thomas Morley, Tin Man and Ethan Adema, Junior Ensemble. Tickets, which cost $27, or $25 for seniors, youth aged 12 years and under and students, can be purchased at the Milton Centre for the Arts box office by calling (905) 878-6000 or at www.miltoncentreforthearts.com. Canadian author Cathy Marie Buchanan wiIl talk about her national bestselling novel, The Painted Girls, during a visit to Milton Public Library next week. Set in Paris, the novel focuses on the Van Goethem sisters, iwho after the passing of their father set out into the world of music and theatre in an ef- fort to avoid financial ruin. Buchanan will speak about her book -a NewYorkTimes bestseller - Wednesdlay at the Main Branch (1010 Main St. E.> from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Those interested in attend- ing are asked to register at i information@mpl.on.ca or by calling (905) 875-2665, ext. 6263, as seating is limited. MOM1tPRE-NEU RS' ,,, I LT 9~M'k& L I I ?Aský*En»etMFEE MErný WWW.TAXWIDE.COM auai Soing Beyond Number 0 Ràmn" n" Join us for this fun-filled day of community connections and family togethernessl g- - - - -- -- -- -- -- - ----il NI1 out and bring with you ta the Show for y94Jr chance towlAn Pizza every FREATVT ORKS0FALGS *month for one year from LaRose Bakery. 1-FEATVTE O ISFLAE SNamne: _______________________ .COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR PARENTS Emil:_________________-_______________ ON-SITE SHOPPING Phne:____________ __ 16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- __ ohawk l 1 .~oa t%~*fiJ~ &Conference Centre, snapd w .-nlontem m e e ur.c m/fa-nil sw e it Milton c! Cathy Marie Buchanan will be n town next week.z Anla Szado / > Spaclal ta the Champion!2 Dmstoz CL CD 0 0 p'(n Bailo ri - Personai Business oration-----, 905-875-3726 USA & Estate c