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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 6, 2009 - 27 Masterworks presents Baroque favourites Masterworks of Oakville will present Baroque Favourites on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p. m. at Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate. The local chorus and orchestra will perform some of the most famous works of the Baroque era by composers like Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. The featured performer of the event will be soprano Ashleigh Semkiw. The Oakville native recently graduated from the master of vocal performance program from Northwestern University in Chicago. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $23 for students and seniors and $20 for children under 14. Tickets are available from Bookers Bookstore, 172 Lakeshore Rd. E., L'Atelier Grigorian, 210 Lakeshore Rd. E., Leslie Music Supply Inc, 198 Speers Rd. and Notes -- The Place For Music, 35 Lakeshore Rd. W. For information, visit w w w. m a s t e r w o r k s o foakville.ca. You are invited to come to a February open house meeting about the most affordable, European cultural holiday of a life time. The National Acrobats of China February 24th at 8pm - Hamilton Place Bordeaux orTuscany June 4-14 June 18-July 1, 2009 Timothy's World Coffee, 321 Lakeshore Rd., 10.30am.-12, Feb. 8, or 7-8.30pm., Feb. 10. Season's Restaurant 134 Lakeshore Rd., Oakville. 9.30 - 11am. Feb. 12 & 22. CREATIVE GET-AWAYS Tickets: Ticketmaster.ca or Call 905 527-7666 RSVP : artist@dawnangela.com, 905.849.7966 www.dawnangela.com. Reservations required. Celebrate downtown this winter With winter weather standing strong, many Oakvillians are planning winter fun or exotic getaways to occupy the months to come. An abundance of fun and culture can be experienced right on your own doorstep. Beautiful downtown Oakville is rich in adventure and fun just waiting to be had- but only those who look hard enough will find it. This year, residents of our great town are being encouraged to explore every nook and cranny of Oakville and discover something new. You may be surprised to find a hidden gem in one of downtown's 450 shops; you may taste that perfect desert in one of downtown's many restaurants; you may even meet that special someone at one of the much-anticipated yearly events. Downtown Oakville is home to some of Ontario's best-kept secrets- secrets that are yours to discover. Every store, event, and smiling face that you come across in downtown Oakville tells a story of what Oakville is really aboutit's about leisure, friendship, community and a sense of belonging. Many residents are reluctant to believe that there truly is fun and adventure to be had in our town, but it is not a question of whether or not it exists- it is merely a question of when you will discover it. While everyday in downtown Oakville is sure to create lifelong memories, there are several yearly events that will undoubtedly spark the interest of even the most skeptical Oakvillians. No matter your age or interests, there is something to delight every crowd. TMTM VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND AT JULIA'S Friday, February 13th Regular Menu & Aphrodisiac Themed Specials Saturday February 14th Special Valentines Day Aphrodisiac Menu $85 per guest + taxes and gratuity · 5 course meal CALL FOR RESERVATIONS Julia is participating in the DOWNTOWN FABULOUS FEBRUARY starting on the 16th featuring $ 20 Lunch Menu $ 35 Dinner Menu Saturday, February 7th, 2009 (afternoon) GALLERY TASTE & TOUR ART IN THE HEART OF OAKVILLE From Thursday, Feb. 12th through to the 14th, 2009 A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE From February 16th ­ 27th, 2009 Call for Reservations FABULOUS FEBRUARY STORE PROMOTIONS throughout February 2009 Sponsored in part by: 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville www.juliasristorante.com 905.844.7401 www.oakvilledowntown.com