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Our local dynamo and quirky talent, Whitney Ross- Barris, (yes, granddaughter to Alex, The Barris Beat!) on vocals. She performs recently discovered songs penned by her grandfather. Mark Kieswetter on piano, and Ross Mcintyre, bass. JAZZ AT JESTER’ January Jazz WHITNEY ROSS-BARRIS % SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 ATILLA FIAS TRIO The world-travelled Atilla Fias Trio. Attila Fias on his unique and magical compo- sition plays piano, Hungar- ian, Cuban, Indian, Brazil- lian blends to warm us up! Richard Briscoe, drums and Pat Kilbride on bass. Start Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Jester’s Court, upstairs Ses00H® SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 OLD MAN LEUDECKE The Greenbank Folk Music Society presents Juno and East Coast Music Awards winning globe-trotter, Old Man Leudecke. “His performances are excit- ing and totally entertaining. His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This coupled with his thumping foot creates a complete sound. People are drawn into singing along’, says CBC Music. Don't miss this great show. Date: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Reservations: call Lynn 289-354-1140. or email: lynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz.com Music Charge: $15 per person Show time: 8 p.m. Location: Greenbank Centennial Hall Tickets: $25 per person. Available at: POE, Port Perry, 905-985-0060; or call 905-985-8351, or Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge, 905-852-4282. Heritage Centre’s The Scugog Shores Heritage Cen- tre & Archives is pleased to announce its first exhibit for the 2015 season, The Barn Raising Project. The forty hooked rugs showcased in The Barn Raising Project, demon- strate the beauty of our rural land- scapes across Canada. The artistic pieces of fibre art illustrate stories of how rural structures, such as barns, have had an impact on the artists. 38 FOCUS - JANUARY 2015 new exhibit showcases rug hooking The Grand Opening celebration takes place Saturday, January 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and the show will be on display from January 12 to March 29. Enjoy delicious Canadian cheese and wine while being surrounded by Canadian rural landscapes. The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives is located at 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry, inside the Scugog Arena on the 2nd floor. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students/seniors, $2 for chil- dren 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Please contact us for rates for school programs and group tours. For more information call: Rebecca Blundon, Curator: 905-985-8698 x 103, email: museum@scugog.ca.