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24 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 30, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com OAKVILLE OUTLOOK Community Involvement is what we're all about. In addition to providing community news, sports, entertainment and business 3 times a week, The Oakville Beaver newspaper takes pride in the fact that we support the organizations that make Oakville the caring community it is. Arts, culture and recreation in Oakville Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is home to the best local and international live entertainment right in the heart of downtown Oakville. Enjoy live theatre, dance and music 260 nights of the year. The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is nestled on the eastern side of the Oakville Harbour, offering 485 seats in the main auditorium and an intimate 120-seat Studio Theatre. For updated schedules for the Oakville Centre Big Ticket season and other subscription information, call the box office weekdays 11:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm at 905-815-2021 or order your tickets online by visiting www.oc4pa.com. 130 Navy Street. West End Studio Theatre The award winning W.E.S.T. will celebrate its 11th season of providing quality, affordable, entertaining theatre, as well as theatre education. W.E.S.T. produces two mainstage productions per season for the Oakville Drama Series. They offer acting and singing class instruction for students ages three and a half to adult. 1109 North Service Road For tickets and information visit www.the-west.ca Theatre Sheridan For more than 30 years Theatre Sheridan has been thrilling audiences with dynamic big stage musicals, and classic theatre productions. All performances showcase the emerging talents of students from the Music Theatre Performance and Technical Production programs. Theatre Sheridan Main Stage productions are presented in an intimate 250-seat cabaret style venue. Studio productions take place in a smaller 80-seat "black box" style venue. Parking in the evenings is always free and conveniently close to the theatre in the Sheridan College Campus. 1430 Trafalgar Rd. 905-815-4049, www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/theatre Oakville Symphony Orchestra As we begin our fifth decade of music making, under the direction of Maestro Our monetary and in-kind donations exceed $300,000 annually to non-profit and community groups. Roberto De Clara, the Oakville Symphony's 2008-2009 season will offer a superb combination of outstanding repertoire and thrilling guest artists. We offer a four concert subscription series, our third annual Young People's concert, as well as our ever-popular Family Christmas concerts. There are approximately 70 musicians, with ten professionals who lead and instruct various sections of the orchestra. 905-3381462 www.oakvillesymphony.com Oakville Galleries Oakville Galleries (Og2) is a not-forprofit charitable public art museum where contemporary art is the impetus for advancing imagination and selfreflection. Through two sites, we serve communities in Oakville, Halton Region and wider audiences nationally and internationally. Our vision is to be a catalyst for connecting people and ideas through the art of our time. We pursue research; build and maintain a collection; produce and circulate exhibitions; publish, develop and deliver educational programs; and raise funds to support operations. Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square Open Tuesday to Thursday, 12 ­ 9 p.m., Friday 12 ­ 5 p.m., Saturday 10 ­ 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 ­ 5 p.m. 120 Navy Street. Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens Tuesday to Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission: Free. Groups are welcome. Please book in advance. 905844-4402. 1306 Lakeshore Road East visit www.oakvillegalleries.com The Oakville Beaver Oakville's Community Partner To support your community, subscribe today. Call 845-9742 (ext. 274) for information. www.oakvillebeaver.com