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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 9, 2007 - 31 Singer/Songwriter Series sheds spotlight on local talent Series starts Sunday at CJ's Cafe CJ's Café kicks off its new Sunday Singer/Songwriter Series this coming Sunday. It's designed to bring out local musical talents for Oakville audiences, with performances taking place every Sunday afternoon from 12 ­ 2 p.m. Café owner CJ Martin has made it a priority to showcase the talents of local artists, and wanted to add a series to give musicians a chance to showcase their talents as well. The series has five musicians booked so far, for six Sundays in March and May. Since April is national Poetry Month, the Sunday Singer/Songwriter Series will take a break in April to let poets take the stage. Jenn Ryan will kick off the Singer/Songwriter series on March 10, a folk artist preparing to release her debut EP, Out in the Open, in May. Heidi Crocini, an acoustic musician, is on tap for March 18, with classical guitarist Trevor Burt following her for the Sunday March 25 performance. Other scheduled artists include Rob Birmingham and 16-year-old Maggie Szabo. Martin made connections to the music community with the help of John Marlatt, who owns the Moonshine Café on Kerr St., which also showcases local talent. "We are very supportive and cooperative with each other," says Martin. "It's not like we're competition. People who want to go out at night and enjoy a few drinks while watching music can go to the Moonshine. People who want to go out on a weekend afternoon and enjoy some lunch or a coffee while watching music can come to CJ's. We both have a commitment to making Oakville more creative and culturally vibrant, and we're both members of the Oakville Arts Council, and it's great to work together." Those interested in performing at CJ's Café, 2416 Lakeshore Rd. W., should email Martin at cjmartin_artist@yahoo.ca. Those with a myspace.com link should include it in the email. www.oakvillebeaver.com Reading | Writing | Math | Spelling | Grammar | French | Study Skills LITTLE READER INSIDE EVERY CHILD IS A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. For every age, for every need, Oxford Learning has a program to help your child succeed! Diagnostic Assessments Individualized Programs Enrichment Programs Confidence & Motivation Pre-K to Grade 12 Better Grades Voted Best Learning Centre A better future for your child starts here! Contact us today for more information. www.oxfordlearning.com 1131 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville (905) 469-1929 380 Dundas St. E. Oakville (905) 257-1207 Maple Grove Village 511 Maple Grove Dr. Suite 2, Oakville (905) 849-4027 W.E.S.T. has March Break theatre camp West End Studio Theatre (W.E.S.T.) is running its March Break Camp 2007. Led by experienced actor and director Yo Mustafa, the camp runs Monday March 12 to Friday March 16 from 9 a.m. ­ 4 p.m. The class size is capped at 25 for kids ages seven through 16. At the camp, students will learn about theatre performance, acting, movement, mime, improvisation and more, and will experience live theatre. Students are required to bring a lunch to the camp. To sign up, call Yo Mustafa at 905845-WEST (9378). The cost is $200 for the week. Follow us to the city... European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" 905.849.0266 Front, from left to right, Angela Mallozzi, Trish Tarzwell, Kris Nadeau, Lisa Perino and Brenda Miller. Back row, from left to right, Terra Tarzwell, Anna Bambola-Leal, Geraldine Theveneau, Sharolyn Harrison, Volkan Tugrul and Robert Miller. Not available for photo Sarah Medeiros & Gavina Tapia Cornell University Choir performs March 17 The Cornell University Chorus ­ a 60member female choir ­ will perform at Oakville's Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of guest conductor Katherine FitzGibbon, the New Yorkbased chorus is on a nine-day tour of Ontario and Quebec. Founded in 1921 as the Cornell Women's Glee Club, the Cornell University Chorus is the college's premier treble voice ensemble and has earned a prominent place among the nation's choirs. The group performs a repertoire ranging from African folk music to Mozart masses. Since 2003, the Chorus has also been annually commissioning new works from women composers setting texts by women writers. APPLEBY CROSSING 2435 Appleby Line, Winners Plaza 10% * OFFservice any hair care on your first visit. Exp April 30/07. City Looks Salon & Spa 905-315-7664 Receive $ starting at $75 for first time spa clients only Exp April 30/07. City Looks Salon & Spa 905-315-7664 any facial service 50.00 OFF* Men's Salon & Spa Services Available Book your Bridal Package Today Packages start at $55. Includes a complimentary consultation and trial run. *Cannot be combined with any other specials or offers. See Salon/Spa for details. Customized especially for him Please call (905) 315-7664 to book your appointment!