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Finalists announced for Stars Among Us arts awardsThe Oakville Arts Council has announced Flegg and Paula GardinNominations and Jurying Committee and tolocal artistic talent.its finalists for this years Cogeco Stars ? Visual Arts: Norman Choo, Quinnbe able to see first-hand the incredibleThe annual awards show is also a fund-Among Us arts award show.Dalgarno and Kyle Tonkensbreadth of artistic talent in Oakville, saidraising event for the local arts council,The show will take place at a red-carpet ? Media Arts: Tyler Cowan, John SerreStacey Sinclair, in a press release. which includes a live and silent auction.ceremony at the Oakville Centre for the and Elyse SimpsonThe jury had considerable difficulty inTickets to the show are now available, pricedPerforming Arts on Thursday, May 12.? Literary Arts: Josie Di Sciascio-Andrewsselecting our nominees this year as we hadat $50, available at www.oakvillearts.com.There are 14 nominees this year in the and John Hastingsso many outstanding submissions. We areThe Centre is located at 130 Navy St. Thefive categories.? Young Artist: Leslie Ashworth, Korneliavery fortunate to have such a vibrant cre-gala begins at 6:30 p.m. and there is an afterThey are:Drianovski and Kendra Lee Grittaniative community in Oakville and this yearsparty at OFinns Irish Temper, which begins? Performing Arts: Anna Betka, Jamie It is a privilege to be the chair of thenominees are wonderful examples of ourat 9:30 p.m.Mother-daughter duo appearing in Hats musical at Stirling Festival TheatreAn Oakville mother and daughter are partand her mother Angela Antonelli performing losophies and the mission of the Red HatSongs were written by the likes of Pam Tillis,of the 13th anniversary celebration of theas mother and daughter in the perfor-Society.Melissa Manchester, Kathie Lee Gifford andRed Hat Society in a musical performance.mance.The musical is about a 49-year-old womanothers. Hats! The Musicaltakes place April 19-30Hats! The Musical features original music who reluctantly faces the big 5-0, until sheMackenzie was part of the Stratfordat the Stirling Festival Theatre in Stirling,by a team of Grammy, Golden Globe and meets a group of women who show herShakespeare Festival this past season.Ontario.Tony winning songwriters. about fun, friendship and forgetting aboutVisit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com forIt will feature locals Lorena MackenzieIt was inspired by the experiences, phi-things that simply don't matter anymore.more information.Tickets almost sold out for Downtown Oakville & Mercedes-Benz Runway ShowIt's back and better than ever! Mercedes Benz Oakville Autohausno other which will highlight the may enter to win an experience onLounge, a gift bag full of amazing Fashion at its finest is once again Fashion Week on Saturday May 7 atfashion-forward spring and summer May 7 which will include front rowsamples and promotions, a chance to coming to Downtown Oakville with 7:30 p.m. Oakvilles fashion boutiquescollections hitting store windows this access to our Runway Show andwin a trip for two to the Caribbean the 2011 Downtown Oakville & and salons are putting on a show likespring. Fashion Lounge, dinner, $500 worthcourtesy of Carlson-Wagonlit, Air With a fashion Icon like Jeanne of Downtown Oakville gift certifi-Canada Vacations, Sandals Resorts Beker of CTVs FashionTelevision as cates, a gift bag full of additionaland, of course, the show, including our host for the 2011 Runway Show merchandise and specials from ourJeanne Beker and 35 of our finest and our partner, Mercedes- Benz, we local businesses and the chance toshops and salons. For your conve-have reached a new benchmark in fash-meet Jeanne Beker backstage. nience tickets can be ordered online ion exposure for Downtown Oakville. For the rest of the fashionistas,at www.oakvilledowntown.com or By visiting participating boutiques your $75 tickets includes access todirectly at the BIA office. Fore more and salons in downtown Oakville, you the Pre and Post Show Fashioninformation, call 905-844-4520. Our family friendlySmart Home SystemOne controller, for your wholehome right at your fingertips. Its home automation and its available THE BIRKENSTOCK GIZEHexclusively at Canadian Sound.Currently available in Brown Leather, From one room to your wholehouse,you decide howOnyx, Copper & White at Foot Solutions, Oakvillemuch youwant to automate.Visit our showroom to see home technology at its finest.exclusive dealers ofSmart Whole Home Solutions fromCanadian Sound905.844.760085 Navy Street, Oakville,Ontario,Canada L6J 2Z2 213 Lakeshore Road EastAppointments recommendDowntown Oakvilleed209 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville ON(905) 845-2031 www.barringtons.cawww.canadiansound.com (905)339-FOOT(3668) Monday - Friday: 9-6 Saturday: 9-5 Sunday 12-5Open Tuesday-Sunday - Closed Monday39 Friday, April 15, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com