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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 22, 2007 - 33 Artscene Oakville Beaver · FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2007 The 16th annual Oakville Waterfront Festival is taking over the town this weekend. Headlining acts include David Usher with illScarlett today (Friday) and Jacksoul with Suzie McNeil on Saturday. Both shows kick off at 7:30 p.m. on the Waterfront Stage. Following the Saturday concert is the 150th Anniversary Fireworks show. Sunday on the Waterfront Stage will feature Majinx ­ the Canadian champions of magic. For kids, a theme park will run from 10 a.m. ­ 5 p.m. on Sunday. Other activities for kids include the Mattamy Children's Village, featuring sand castle building, armour to try on, sporting activities and more. It runs Friday from 5 ­ 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. ­ 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. ­ 5 p.m. A Puppet Parade and Backyard Circus with Weird on Wheels featuring the Nerf Ultimate Challenge and the Gushers Cup are some of the other offerings for kids. New this year is the Celebrate Oakville Homecoming Weekend to commemorate the town's 150th birthday. Garden Smart, featuring TV gardening personalities discussing environmental gardening, is another new show on tap at the festival. The GardenSmart Speaker Sessions are Friday at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., Saturday at 12, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 12 and 2 p.m. Hosts include Carson Arthur from Room to Grow, Charlie Dobbin of One Garden, Two Looks, author of numerous plant gardening books Lorraine Johnson, local botanist Paul O'Hara and host of Gardener's Journal Kathy Renwald. The GardenSmart speaker series is included in the inclusive threeday festival admission. For ticket information or to purchase in advance, visit www.oakvillefestival.com. Dog Stars - the McCann professional dog stars ­ will perform both Saturday and Sunday. Shows will run at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days, and a 3 p.m. per- 33 Waterfront Festival fun begins today formance will be held Friday. Other activities include a skateboard series where competitors vie for a $500 cash prize on Ontario's only modular mini ramp, a craft show and sale, Sue Warden's HandsOnHome, a Health and Wellness Village featuring yoga, massages and natural foods, and Molson's Bar and Grill. The bar will serve a pancake breakfast every morning in addition to having a licensed patio and live entertainment. The Molson Bar and Grill's community stage will host live entertainment Friday from 5-7:30 p.m., Saturday from 12 ­ 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 ­ 4:30 p.m. For families with five or more members, tickets cost $11 each in advance or $13 at the gate. Individual prices are $13 each in advance or $15 at the gate. Children under the age of three are free. Bus service is also free during festival hours. For tickets, visit www.oakvillefestival.com, Shoppers Drug Mart and most Oakville banks. OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO WATERFRONT FUN: Hunter Patterson enjoys himself at last year's Oakville Waterfront Festival. Think Green. Be Cool. Breath Easy. HUGE CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE $ Up to BEST PRICES EVER! SALE * Cash 3800 Back AND MANUFACTURERS GOV. CASH BACK CASH BACK NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 1 YEAR *OAC UP TO UP TO UP TO $1500 + $1500 + $800 HYDRO CASH BACK *Call for details. Financing Available The Big Summer Fest i v al is on now. Bring your appetite and sunscreen. 8 Locations To Serve You Better! www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 905-849-4998