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Ballet school bound Big band music last Tuesday of month The Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble has been performing for over 30 years. The group consists of 19 amateur and professional musicians dedicated to keeping the sounds of big band jazz alive. They perform their own concerts, as well as at other venues throughout the area. The band has a website (www.mbbje.com) and has recorded four CDs. They are trying to establish a home for some live jazz and are now performing on the last Tuesday of each month at Arnold's Sportsbar, 485 Morden Rd. Showtime is 810 p.m. and there is a cover charge of $5. For information, visit www.arnoldssportsbar.ca. 31 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, September 4, 2009 SNUGGLES! FREE performance for the whole family! MADERAZ LATIN MUSIC THE SATURDAY NIGHT FIESTA & CARNIVAL Saturday Sept. 26 at 7 pm LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER This show is approximately one hour in length and will be held at Town Hall, South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road. So bring blankets, cushions to sit on and enjoy this performance with the whole family. Spaces are limited! Please call 905-815-2021 and leave your name and number of family members. THRILLED DANCERS: Allegro School of Dance students Sebastian Lecomte (left) and Alex Hall have been accepted into Canada's National Ballet School's full-time professional program. Laura Dacyshyn, artistic director and principal instructor at Allegro School of Dance, said that being accepted into the school is a big accomplishment and both dancers have worked very hard to get there. For more information, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca