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17 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, August 20, 2009 OAKVILLE OUTLOOK Discover Oakville's art and culture facilities Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is home to the best local and international live entertainment right in the heart of downtown Oakville. Enjoy live theatre, dance and music up to 260 nights of the year. The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is nestled on the eastern side of the Oakville Harbour, offering 485 seats in the main auditorium and an intimate 120-seat Studio Theatre. For updated schedules for the Oakville Centre Big Ticket season and other subscription information, call the box office weekdays 11:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm (other than during July and August) at 905-815-2021 or order your tickets online by visiting www.oc4pa.com. 130 Navy Street. West End Studio Theatre The award winning W.E.S.T. will celebrate its 12th season of providing quality, affordable, entertaining theatre, as well as theatre education. W.E.S.T. produces two mainstage productions per season for the Oakville Drama Series. They offer acting and singing class instruction for students ages three and a half to adult. 1109 North Service Road For tickets and information visit www.the-west.ca Theatre Sheridan For more than 30 years Theatre Sheridan has been thrilling audiences with dynamic big stage musicals, and classic theatre productions. All performances showcase the emerging talents of students from the Music Theatre Performance and Technical Production programs. Theatre Sheridan Main Stage productions are presented in an intimate 250-seat cabaret style venue. Studio productions take place in a smaller 80-seat "black box" style venue. Parking in the evenings is always free and conveniently close to the theatre in the Sheridan College Campus. 1430 Trafalgar Rd. 905-815-4049, www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/theatre Oakville Symphony Orchestra As we begin our fifth decade of music making, under the direction of Maestro Roberto De Clara, the Oakville Symphony's 2009-2010 season will offer a superb combination of outstanding repertoire and thrilling guest artists. We offer a four concert subscription series, our fourth annual Young People's concert, as well as our ever-popular Family Christmas concerts. There are approximately 70 musicians, with ten professionals who lead and instruct various sections of the orchestra. 905-338-1462 www.oakvillesymphony.com Oakville Galleries (Og2) Oakville Galleries (Og2) is a not-forprofit charitable public art museum where contemporary art is the impetus for advancing imagination and self-reflection. Through two sites, we serve communities in Oakville, Halton Region and wider audiences nationally and internationally. Our vision is to be a catalyst for connecting people and ideas through the art of our time. We pursue research; build and maintain a collection; produce and circulate exhibitions; publish, develop and deliver educational programs; and raise funds to support operations. Oakville Galleries At its two locations, Oakville Galleries presents compelling contemporary art exhibitions that challenge conventional artistic thinking. With a primary goal of connecting people and ideas through art, the Galleries offers a range of programs to connect visitors with the work on view, including guided tours, lectures, panel discussions and workshops. Providing early art education is another crucial component of the Galleries' mandate, with staff delivering educational programs to over 3,000 children and youth in the region each year. Oakville Galleries' two locations are in Gairloch Gardens at 1306 Lakeshore Road East and at Centennial Square at 120 Navy Street. More information on the Galleries' activities is available at www.oakvillegalleries.com. Oakville Wind Orchestra Summer Concert Series ­ Coronation Park, Tuesdays July 7 to August 11. Bring a chair, lend an ear and have a great time! Free admission, donations greatly appreciated. 905-466-9306 www.owo.ca FURNITURE MAKEOVERS THE NEW TREND IN HOME FASHION Helping You Feel Better Through Hypnosis and Coaching. For Women. By Women The Answer is almost definitely a resounding YES! Home Décor shows to trendy big box stores; everyone is on board with trendy décor. If you are on a budget consider a furniture make-over company like Painted Black Etc. out of Oakville. They help you achieve savings of hundreds of dollars by painting old furniture. 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