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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 23, 2007 - 51 Young musician featured at an evening of music Nov. 28 An Evening of Music at the Moonshine Café will include its youngest artist ever on Nov. 28 in 15year-old Elyse Simpson. The Grade 10 student will be performing seven or eight original songs she has composed and written for piano, guitar and voice. "I have been hosting Ladies Night at the Moonshine for two years, and Elyse is the youngest performer yet," said Julie Cutler, a local country musician. Home schooled until the age of 10, Simpson's music is described as an eclectic folk rock style, featuring her bluesy vocals. Her lyrics and musicality reflect a mature retrospection on life, filled with iconic emotions and sensitive visual imagery. Phrases such as "You asked for nothing, you got so much less" or "bluebird you're flying with a broken wing" conjure personal responses from the listener, but are private revelations for Simpson, who delves into private issues such as the death of a loved one and a growing feeling of oppression. Her latest work, Pink Motel, unravels her short journey as an artist yet provides appeal to all those who have encountered change. "I write to express inexpressible feelings," Simpson says. She will appear Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. at Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St. Reserved seating is recommended for all shows. Call 905-844-2655 or email moonshinecafe@cogego.net to make a reservation. Artist open house Saturday Local artist James Paterson is hosting an open house Saturday featuring his various artwork, and his recently published book. Jim's Grandiose Big Bible Picture Book, soon to hit the shelves of Chapters book stores across the country, will be available for sale. The professional artist will also be selling some of the few remaining original paintings from the book, as well as many of his other works. The open house runs from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at his home, located at 238 Bronte Rd. The house will be familiar to many in Oakville it's the one with a decorated front yard featuring various artwork, including televisions on top of totem poles and hub cap creations. She works twice as fast as everyone else... Women love koala bears, but they go home with the dingo. So does her natural gas water heater. A smart home uses natural gas ­ not electricity ­ to heat water . Why is natural gas the smart choice? That's easy. A natural gas water heater: - Is fast. Natural gas delivers twice as much hot water in the same time as an electric water heater - Saves over 40%* on your water heating energy bill which adds up to over $2,400 over your water heater's lifetime - Reduces the load on Ontario's electric grid *July 2007 rates for natural gas and electricity. Based on a four person household. Does not include monthly fixed charges for natural gas and electricity. ©Union Gas Limited 2007 10/2007 UG20070024 Visit uniongas.com/waterheaters and we'll get you started on saving money, using less energy and enjoying tubs of comforting hot water because a natural gas water heater is... Twice as Fast. Half the Cost. Foster's is available at The Beer Store & your local licensed establishments: Emma's Back Porch, 2084 Lakeshore Rd. The Plough & Harrow, 33030-3040 New Street The Dicken's, Burlington, 423 Elizabeth St. Coach & Four, 2432 Lakeshore Rd. W. The Queen's Head, 118 Dunn St. Boston Manor, Burlington, 4460 Fairview St. QB's, 4460 Fairview St. Gator Ted's, 1505 Guelph Line 1222 Walker's Line 1124 Guelph Line uniongas.com/waterheaters Outback Steakhouse, Oakville, 2520 Hyde Park Gate Natural Gas Water Heaters