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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 23, 2010 · 50 Burlington poet visits Chapters Poetic art Craig Piercy couldn't have chosen a better time of the year to come to Oakville to sign copies of his poetry book as it is Poetry Month in town. The Burlington resident will be at the Chapters at Dorval Crossing on April 24 to sign copies of his book Reflections of Life. It is his first published book. The book signing runs from 1-3 p.m. at Chapters, 310 North Service Rd. Poetry is a multicultural affair Poetic Multiculturalism is happening Sunday, April 25 during this year's Poetry Month. The event, happening at the Moonshine Café, will have poetry readings relating to life in cultures from around the world and the various cultures of Canada. The event is free. The café is located at 137 Kerr St. For information, visit www.oakvillepoetry.org. ALL Leather Furniture Is ON SALE PLUS WE PAY THE GST! Leather for your HOME COLLECTION PHOTOS BY GRAHAM PAINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER PUBLIC WORKS: Poetic Art held its official opening at the Timothy's on Lakeshore Road,featuring both poetry and art, to be on display until the end of this month. Here, top left, artist Abby Gaskin, 11, takes a break in front of her summer-themed acyrlic on canvas entitled 19 Navy Street; at right, Laylah Blakely, 9, holds her charcoal drawing of a horse,entitled Mysterious Misty; and, below, Hanna Rao ,8, (left) holds her painting Life in the Water, as her twin sister Maariya ,8, holds her work called Life on the Beach. Downtown Oakville BIA presents DON VAPPIE & THE CREOLE JAZZ SERENADERS Thursday April 29 2010 NEW ORLEANS' FINEST! All performances are at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts To purchase tickets, please call our box office at 905-815-2021 or order on-line at www.oakvillecentre.ca