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lU u tw iU y , ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FANTASTIC FATHERS! Bookers Bookstore, 172 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville • 844-5501 • bookers @sympatico«a H A R D C O V E R N O N -F IC T IO N 1. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. ENDS OF OUR EXPLORING Hoorn McL a u g h l in THE BANKS LES WHITTINGTON THE MAJORS JOHN FE1NSTEIN NOT DEAD YET, THE UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY DR. R BUCKMAN BELLA TUSCANY FRANCES MAYES (autographed) FIRE INTO ICE VERNON FROL1CK LIFE STRATEGIES PHILLIP McCRAW CANADIAN GARDEN DESIGN MARK CULLEN SEUSSISMS FOR SUCCESS DR. SEUSS 10. 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CUBA LIBRE ELMORE LEONARD MIDNIGHT CLUB JAMES PATTERSON THE READER BERNHARD SCHLINK CHILDHOOD ANDRE ALEXIS (Trillium Award Co-Winner) CRY WOLF TAMIHOAG SECRET WARRIORS WE B. GRIFFEN ENGLAND, ENGLAND JULIAN BARNES COFFIN DANCER JEFFREY DEAVER 9. SUCH A LONG JOURNEY ROHINTON MISTRY (Gov. General Award Winner) 10. UNDERTAKER'S WIDOW PHILLIP MARGOLIN 3. 4. 5. 7. 8, Best Bets provided courtesy of b o o k o r d w a - O o o k o H jtu Photo by Peter C. McCusker Nancy Henley demonstrates the art of cooking during one of her classes at The Harvest Kitchen on Thomas Street Harbour Gallery presents the artwork of Brian Atyeo A huge crowd showed up last week to meet Brian Atyeo and celebrate the opening of his exciting exhibition of acrylic and col­ lage at Harbour Gallery, at 1697 Lakeshore Rd. W. in Mississauga. Atyeo has been exhibiting profes­ sionally since 1980 and has achieved an outstanding interna­ tional reputation as a Canadian artist and teacher. Photo courtesy of Harbour Gallery Renowned Canadian artist Doris McCarthy (right) gave the opening remarks at the celebration of the Brian Atyeo (left) exhibition at Harbour Gallery. mainly in water­ colours but has switched his medi­ um to acrylic. According to gallery owner, Jackie Bryant, switching mediums like this is a very difficult thing to do. "But he does it," she says, "and it shows his unique talent. His work is still three-dimen­ sional because his use of light is excel­ lent." He teaches in Canada and the United States and recently in Belgium. Special guest and renowned Canadian artist, Doris McCarthy, made a rare public appearance to introduce Atyeo and give the evening's open­ ing remarks. Atyeo, who resides in Barrie, Ontario, was thrilled to have McCarthy open the exhibition for him. On comment she made was "that art isn't about knowing, but about finding out." "This is the thread of the show," explains Atyeo, who insists that he, even after 25 years of painting, is still in a learning stage. "The con­ clusion I'm coming to is that this is a healthy state to be in," he says. The exhibition demonstrates several aspects of the artist's versatility. Atyeo used to work At one time Atyeo lived in northern Ontario in Killamey, near Sudbury. Many of his acrylics reflect the landscapes in that area. The collages in the exhibition were made from pieces of cut, pre-handpainted materials and cats were the main theme. Gallery visitors responded with enthusiasm to both the acrylics and collages on view. Atyeo has been with Harbour Gallery for over 10 years and is one of more than 30 artists the gallery features regularly. The exhibition will be on view until June 6. The gallery, at 1697 Lakeshore Rd. W., is locat­ ed midway between Southdown Rd. and Mis­ sissauga. Rd. Gallery hours are Monday to Sat­ urday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays/holidays, 12 noon - 5 p.m. For more information call 822-5495. n » ill That Dorothy Parker. In the Studio Theatre '§ Li | ■ Fri., & Sat., May 28 & 29 at 8:30 p.m. Written & performed by Carol Lempert1 A one woman tour-de-force chronicles Dorothy Parker's I life and work. A witty, biting, touching slice o f | literary history! I t i : I n J T Z f lT W I * J | 111 | I I •I T' ' f i l l ■ ■ I - . ■ v - V ■ - ■ . ■■■ (905)815-2021 Visit the box office, 130 Novy Street (ot Lakeshore), Monday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 2 to 5 p.m.; or two hours before show time. For more information on upcoming shows explore our website ot by Affirmative Communications. Summer/Fall Season Now on Sale To BIG TICKET MEMBERS!!!! * Jesse Cook - August 7* *John Me Dermott - October 17* *Michelle Wright - October 29* * Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra - Oct. 30* *Canadian Tribute to Glenn Miller - Nov. 12 & 13* *Colin James & The Little Big Band - Nov. 21* *The Barra MacNeils - Dec. 4* *Franklin the Turtle -O ct. 31* Join Now! Get the Best Seats in the House at Great Savings! Big Ticket Membership: $30 Big Ticket Plus: $60 Paris honeymoon rekindled love of food By Scott MacArthur SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER W hether it's getting to know your kitchen utensils, learning how to host a dinner party, or discovering how to cook foods from all parts of the world, Nancy Henley at the Harvest Kitchen is the one to see. Henley, who grew up in Oakville, attended the Uni­ versity of Guelph and attained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Hotel and Food Administration program, before ending up as an accountant, "which was fine," she said. "But I lost sight of the food side of the business." After a honeymoon in Paris, Henley returned home with a renewed appreciation for food and returned to school, this time at George Brown College, to take the Chef Training course. After training for almost two years under renowned chef Josef Vonlanthen, and successfully writing her C hef's papers, Henley fell into the job at the Harvest Kitchen with some good timing and a bit of luck. "I knew about the Harvest Kitchen so I came in one day and saw that they had a great big cooking area," said Henley. "So I asked if anyone was teaching classes and they said 'N o.' So I asked if I could begin; and they hired me. That was four years ago, and Henley has made some loyal students over that time by not only teaching quality classes, but by bringing in some of the most recognized chefs in Ontario. "It depends on the class, but I have a lot o f regulars," said Henley. "There are a lot of new faces too, I 'd say it's 50/50. And it's nice being affiliated with the Harvest Kitchen because it's a kitchenware store, so customers come in with cooking in mind, find out there are classes here, and sign up. "I bring in people like Michael Stadtlander, who is one of the best chefs in the world, and from Ontario. So that brings a lot o f new faces to the class, just because they want to hear from one of the best," added Henley. Henley's courses range from teaching beginners how to use a kitchen knife to exciting students' taste buds with recipes from various regions around the world. "I have a chef training background, so my motto is to teach people to cook with their senses," said Henley. "The basis for every class that I teach is: 'Don't stress out in the kitchen, think with your head, and trust your senses.'" Early on, Henley found that the majority of her classes were filled with women. But, she says, that has changed. "Now, I'm getting a broad mix. I'm getting a fair number of men who enjoy cooking and want to become better." Henley's classes accept a maximum of 24 students, due to space restraints. That number dips to about 15 stu­ dents for hands-on classes because the kitchen becomes a much busier place with everybody working. Henley spends downtime in the summer creating new ideas for the coming fall session, as well as conducting private classes in peoples' homes. Before Henley wraps up for the summer, she has a C ook in g with H erb s course on Saturday June 12th, with space still available for those interested. The cost is $70. To register or for information, call 844-6603. Cook in the latest cookware (Continued from page C8) survived the recession of the early nineties. "I lived to talk about it." And her evening classes probably had something to do with that success, introducing enthusiastic cooks to appli­ ances and gadgets that are designed to make the cook's task a little quicker and easier. "They learn how to cook in what is the latest in cook­ ware - a marrying of the two (cooking and cookware)," says Svarke. "I have a kitchen in back that is used during (retail) down tim e." Although some of the classes highlight kitchenware, most of them focus on food - Thai, Italian, seafood, soups and breads, finger foods, and so on - with each class being taught by a different culinary expert. "And we have had guest chefs from different restau­ rants in town," says the 56-year-old shop owner, noting that class participants have a tendency to browse in the store during the class break. And there are lots o f kitchen gizmos to see from aprons and cookbooks to cutlery and china. Everything you'd ever want for a kitchen, minus furniture and large appli­ ances, is available at To Set A Table. Every once in a while, adds Svarke, the suppliers of new appliances or gadgets will give a demonstration in the store to promote their products. To find out about these demonstrations or about the next series of cooking classes, visit Svarke's website at www.toronto.com/tosetatable. effidal media sponsor of The OakviUe Centre PICK OFTHE CROP T O Y S B O O K S TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC Saturday 29 May 10:30 to 11:30 Rupert Bear and his friend Paddington - \ J - . . are coming to a Teddy Pears' Picnic Bring your bear to meet them! PS Patsy our StoryTime lady will be here too! 245 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE 844-5363 Holiday art sought Oakville- Trafalgar Memo­ rial Hospital, the OTMH Charita­ ble Corp. and the Oakville Arts Council (OAC) invite Oakville artists to create and submit win­ ter images for the 1999 Christ­ mas Card Image Design Competi­ tion. The winning artist will receive a $500 honorarium and his or her work will be featured on this year's OTMH holiday greetings. To receive a call-for-entry, call Kara at the OAC, 815-5977. -- http://www.toronto.com/tosetatable