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launnA ht73Downtown Oakville: the only place to be this summerBy Sue Hooverneeds. Our summer season is full and it gets underway2011. In its 34th year, this is downtown afternoon. There will be six free stages featuringwith the 37th annual Sidewalk Sale from Thursday,Oakvilles largest retail event of the year, draw-back-to-back performances from the finest localSummertime it is finally here and with theJune 16th to Saturday, June 18th. This three-day shop-ing annual crowd of over 50,000 people. The and international jazz artists.warmer weather, the longer days, more time to get outping extravaganza is not to be missed as the retailers of stores stay open midnight offering great deals At the Jazz Festival, dont miss Bell Youth in theand enjoy life on holidays, beautiful Downtowndowntown Oakville head for the sidewalks offering theon fabulous items. The event begins at 7pm Spotlight taking place on the Towne Square StageOakville is going to be the place to be this summer forgreatest merchandise in town. with live bands on ten stages located through-Saturday, August 9th from 12:30pm 3:30 pm. Thisall your dining, shopping, business, and entertainmentMidnight Madness on Friday, July 15th,out downtown Oakville. Each stage will feature show features the stars of tomorrow as local youtha different live band and music that includes take to the stage to show off their talent. What isLatin, rock, jazz, blues, A Bruce Springstein great music without a little great food? Many of thetribute band and classic Beatles oldies. Some downtown restaurants will be setting up outdoorstages play until 11:30 so stroll downtown patios during the Jazz Festival to make sure you25% OFF Lakeshore Road East and the side streets to stay fueled throughout the event. A number of thehear them all. With all that shopping, make downtown shops also stay open late during theselected tropical, salvage sure you stop and refuel at one of the many event ~ so make sure you take advantage of theoutdoor patios. Downtown Oakvilles finest great shopping downtown Oakville has to offer. furniture piecesrestaurants will be setting up outside so you Since Lakeshore Road East will be closedplus many other itemscan enjoy great food and entertainment. from Navy to Allan and the side streets duringMidnight Madness also showcases over twenty-both Midnight Madness and Friday and Saturdayfive Oakville community groups. evenings during the Jazz Festival, we encourageThe infamous Downtown Oakville Jazz you to take the FREE shuttle bus. It will be leav-226 Lakeshore Road East,Festival will take place from August 3rd to the ing the Oakville GO Station every fifteen minutes7th. On Wednesday, August 3rd and Thursday beginning at 5:15pm and dropping people off atDowntown Oakville 905.337.23774th the BIA will be partnering with the Oakville Dunn and Church before return back. Centre for the Performing Arts to bring you two For more information on these or anywww.TenThousandVillages.caremarkable ticketed shows featuring Johnny other events please visit www.oakvilledown-Winter and Alfie Zappacosta. The free concert town.com. All events are managed by theweekend will begin Friday evening until Sunday Downtown Oakville BIA.O%ur Biggest upto70off!Sale of the Year Spring Cloth CoatsAccessoriesSheepskins Winter Cloth CoatsHandbagsLeathers & FursGREAT SELECTION!Hours: Thursday June 16 - 9am - 9pm209 Lakeshore Road East, Downtown Oakville Friday June 17 - 9am - 9pm (1st lights west of Trafalgar) Saturday June 18 - 9am - 5pm905-845-2031 www.barringtons.caSunday June 19 - 12pm - 5pmwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 15, 2011 20