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8 - "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2000 TV - DURHAM Discover Durham With Teresa Kaszuba Weekdays 4:00 p.m, 6:30 pan. 7-00 pm. EN Uxtet releases recording ARTS AINMENT Young Uxbridge singers Bound For Glory with new CD Just in time for Christmas, a group of tal- ented young Uxbridge- area vocalists have released a CD of beautiful choral music, perfect. for stuffing the nearest stock- ing. Titled Bound for Glory, the CD is performed by "Uxtet", the collective name for a dozen young women between the ages of 12 and 31, all of whom Buke of Durham Restaurant & Pub Pet Dears Che! DINNER 2 Seatings 5pm - $75/ couple have been part of the Uxbridge performing arts scene for some time. Bound for Glory includes a wide variety of music -- spirituals to folk to show tunes and old stan- dards. Several are sung unaccompanied, others feature the piano of 12- year-old Tamara Saringer, the youngest member. The songs were original- ly performed in concert in Uxbridge in June of 2000 under the direction of local conductor Conrad Boyce, and subsequently record- ed at Utica United Church by sound engineer Paul Baster. "All of these girls are enormously talented," says Mr. Boyce. "Some are already at university study- "ing music, and the rest are seriously considering careers in either music or theatre. 'Uxtet' was a glori- ous opportunity to bring them all together, and the result was so fine that we 1st Port Perry BEAVERS,CUBS, 4 SCOUTS & VENTURERS 45 Would like to express their appreciation . just had to record them." The members of 'Uxtet' are: Catherine Brandon, Heather Brandon, Nicole Docherty, Rebecca Jess, Anne Lewis, Stephanie Ruttan, Tamara Saringer, Leah Speers, Kerry Thompson, Erin Wemyss, Alida Wesselo, and Melinde Whitfield. Their names will be familiar to regular patrons of the per- forming arts in Uxbridge and area. "Each member of 'Uxtet' is a soloist in her own right," says Mr. Boyce, "and several are featured on the CD. But they also blend beautifully, and 1 think that's one of the strengths of the disc. There is music - here that anyone will enjoy." Included among the dozen pieces on Bound for Glory are the spiritual "Deep River", the beautiful - Newfoundland folk song "She's Like the Swallow", _ the pop classic "Stand By Me", and a luscious jazz rendition of the old stan- dard "My Funny Valentine". "I threw so many differ- ent styles at them," says Mr. Boyce, "and they loved the challenge. Their youth- ful versatility really shines through. Listening to the CD is just an exhilarating musical experience." Bound for Glory is on sale in Uxbridge at Radio Shack, Blue Heron Books and Presents, Presents. Set sail for South Pacific with Uxbridge Musical Theatre Safe & Happy for the support they received in selling the Christmas trees. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Reid's Independent Grocer, Bob Smith, Larry Emmerson, the volunteers & the individuals & families who supported the cause. Beil Wishes for a Holiday 9pm - $95/ couple By reservation only call Niki at 985-6776 DINNER MENU Appetizers: Cheddar Soup or Orange & Almond Salad Entrees: e Orange Roughy (baked in garlic sauce) e Chicken Florentine e Tornados (A tender filet of beef) Served with potatoes, rice & fresh vegetables Choice of Dessert Coffee or Tea SORIA 3E PORT PERRY CH Pa 985-6776 Kinley-Van Rk In The Spirit of Celebrate the season with lots of love and good cheer. Best wishes and many thanks for your support. For those looking for that last little holiday surprise for a lover of music and theatre, Uxbridge Musical Theatre has an idea for you - tickets for their annual mid-winter musical. Opening January 18 at the Uxbridge Music Hall will be the great Rodgers and Hammerstein hit South Pacific, and tickets are how on sale at Presents, Presents and Blue Heron Books in beautiful downtown Uxbridge. Featuring tunes like "Some Enchanted Evening", "Bali Hai", "Cockeyed Optimist", "Younger Than Springtime", "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Out Of My Hair", and "There is Nothing Like A Dame", South Pacific has audiences whistling even as they enter the theatre. "It's a magical show," says UMT pro- ducer/director Conrad Boyce, "and we've assembled a superb 42-person cast. Chilina Kennedy, who played Anne of Green Gables in Charlottetown last summer, is choreographing again for us, and local artist Francis Muscat is doing our set design. "The whole production will be a feast for the ears, eyes and funny bone." UMT's tickets continue to be the lowest-priced for any community the- atre around: $12 for Friday and Saturday night shows, $10 for Thursday nights and matinees. Groups of 10 or more get a further $2 discount. HRISTMAS Dance "ez a Enjoy Christmas at Parkwood Christmas at Parkwood reflects the elegance of grand living and the gra- cious hospitality of a bygone era. Parkwood was the private residence of Col. R. S. McLaughlin, founder of General Motors of Canada, and is now a community heritage resource to be enjoyed by all. Guided tours of the 55- room mansion highlight lavish original furnishings, architecture and artwork, enhanced by seasonal dec- orations and holwday finery. Tours are available Tuesday to Sunday 1:30 to 4:00 p.m, including December 23, 24, 27 thru 31 and January 2 thru 6. $6 Adults, $4.50 Seniors and ~ Students, and $14 Family. Afternoon Tea is $5 per BEEBE mennosbha