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Book for moms Violin-piano concert supports ArtHouse Violin prodigy Leslie Ashworth is bringing her talents to the stage in support of a cost-free children's art program. The 15-year-old Oakville violinist will perform a concert alongside her piano teacher, local soloist/ accompanist Ruta Vaivade, in support of local ArtHouse programs. The Sun on the Meadows concert will take place Sunday, March 25 at the Bronte Seventh-day Adventist Church. The recital begins at 3 p.m. Ashworth is an award-winning musician. In 2010, she won the Canadian Music Competition's National Grand Prize. Last year, she won the Young Artist award at the Cogeco Stars Among Us, presented by the Oakville Arts Council. Earlier this month, she performed at New York's Carnegie Hall. Vaivade has a double Master's degree from the Prague Academy of Music. Her musical performances have been aired on radio stations and she's performed on stages 29 · Friday, March 23, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com riziero vertolli / oakville beaver for arthouse: Violinist Leslie Ashworth is pictured taking a break from practicing in this recent photo. across many European countries are available at L'Atelier Grigorian and in Canada. or online at www.arthouseonline. Tickets to the concert cost $20 org. or there is an available $50 family The church is located at 2021 rate (includes two adults). Tickets Bronte Rd. Glen Foster brings the laughs to Yuk Yuk's Oakville's Glen Foster, also known as That Canadian Guy, will be making his homecrowd laugh. riziero vertolli / oakville beaver That's because he's appearing at Yuk Yuk's Oakville tonight (Friday) and Saturday. Both shows start at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $19.45 each. Yuk Yuk's is located at 370 Dundas St. E. launched: Authors Anne Peace (left) and Christine Desforges recently launched their book, Newborn Life, Fostering Joy in the First Year of Motherhood, at the Oakville Parent-Child Centre. The book is avaiable at www. amazon.ca. Tri-City choir at Hopedale church The Tri-City Gospel Chorus will roll through town for a concert at Hopedale Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 25. The choir gets its name from the group's original members who hailed form East York, Markham and Oshawa. However, now that membership has grown, including members from Oakville. The group consists of more than 100 male singers who get together for the joy of singing in four-part harmony. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is by a free-will offering. The church is located at 156 Third Line. For more information, visit www.hopedalechurch.ca. Celebrate in downtown all year long With warmer weather fast approaching many Oakvillians are planning summer 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 hadbut 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. Every store, event, and smiling face that you come across in downtown Oakville tells a story of what Oakville is really about- it'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. Downtown Oakville is known throughout the community and neighbouring cities for its events all year long. If you enjoy a grand mix of shopping, socializing, music, great food, and performers -then come and attend Midnight Madness this July. Other events include the Jazz Festival (August), the Fall Festival, A Taste of Downtown (September), Harvest Festival, Tiny Tots on Parade (October), and the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Santa Claus Parade (November). 2012 Unregarded Art exhibit at Gairloch An ongoing art exhibit is currently on display at Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens, which presents ideas about stylized nature in domestic space. The exhibit, titled An Unregarded Art: Stylized Nature From The Permanent Collection, is open until April 1. The works in the exhibit examine how contemporary artists use natural motifs to explore ideas such as class, taste and gender. The inspiration for the show stems from the Gairloch estate design. Among examples of idealized nature brought into the home is the ornate wooden grapevine frieze in the southern gallery, which was originally carved ­ in 1922 ­ for the original dining room of Colonel William Gordon MacKendrick. "Seen together in the context of this show, these artworks suggest that the use of natural embellishments can be coded with values, emotions and attitudes that extend well beyond mere decoration," said curator Marnie Fleming, in a press release. The gallery is located at 1306 Lakeshore Rd. E. For gallery hours and more information, visit www. oakvillegalleries.com. · Sarah Pacini · Blacky Dress · Crea · Jean Paul & More... 118 Thomas St., Oakville · 905.469.4278