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ArtscenePlatinum Blonde show supports Big Brothers/Sistersand members of the band knowOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFOakville realtor Dan Cooper, whohelped form the union betweenThe multi platinum sellingBBBS and Platinum Blonde.Canadian new wave group PlatinumHe introduced us becauseBlonde will be performing a charitytheyre friends of his and Dan is aconcert in Oakville, but tickets arebig supporter of Big Brothers Bignearly sold out.Sisters, Graham-Hood said.The band will perform at theIts very synergistic to what heOakville Centre for the Performingthinks about giving back to theArts as part of its reunion tour oncommunity and his involvementSaturday, Feb. 26, which is also awith the community and its beenfundraiser for the Big Brothers Biga great relationship so far.Sisters of Halton (BBBS). TheShe added events such as thisevent not only raises money for theare important to the organization.mentorship agency but awarenessIt currently has a wait list foras well.matches.The actual event itself is toGraham-Hood added thatprovide some profiling, somebecause Oakville is a bedroomawareness to people that we dontcommunity the need for such ser-receive ongoing government fund-vices is not as visible as in othering and that were supported by theareas, but it does exist.United Way, which we rely on aIt is very important to continuelot, said Jules Graham-Hood,providing positive mentorship inexecutive director of BBBS.our communities because we haveSeventy per cent of our fund-a deficit. Like many agencies, it hasing we raise at events.SUBMITTED PHOTObeen a very tough time for us, sheThe event is also hoping to drawsaid.GLAM ROCK IS BACK: Oakville realtor Dan Cooper (centre) is seen in this photos with Platinum Blonde members attention to BBBSs Give WhereWe have proven results of theSergio Galli (left) and Mark Holmes, guitarist and lead vocalist and bassist. Platinum Blonde will be in town as part of a You Live, Work and Play cam-positive impact that when you pro-concert tour on Feb. 26. The event is also a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton.paign.vide a child with a mentor nowIts also the awareness becauseraise $50,000 at the event, whichsome high-ticket auction items,Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame. Itthat will last a life time.the Give Where You Live, Workwill include a live and silent auc-including a villa vacation in Franceis known for hits such as StandingThe centre is located at 130and Play is not necessarily money,tion and allow people to sponsorfor a week, jewelry and art.In the Dark, It Doesnt ReallyNavy St. The show starts at 8 p.m.its people giving time to volun-big and little brothers and sistersPlatinum Blonde formed inMatter,Crying Over You, Not InRegular tickets are $69.99.teer, said Graham-Hood.matches.1982 and this past year was induct-Love and others.Visit www.oakvillecentre.ca forShe said the agency hopes toGraham-Hood said there areed into the Canadian Music andThe group began a reunion tourmore information and tickets.SomethingForEveryone!ROOM ON THE BROOMFEB.13~ LIBERTANGO(Studio Theatre) FEB.13 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE:WHOS NEXT FEB.17All performances are atTHE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSTo order tickets call: 905-815-2021 or 1-888-489-7784For more information go to www.oakvillecentre.cawww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 11, 2011 24