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Join the HaltonParents conversation for local parenting news, tips, health info and more HaltonParents: we love talking about your kids as much as you do! 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 ial 311 or 5 5 6 oll ree 1 66 5 66 5 33 alton a e Re ional M ni i alit o alton alton a 17121 0 itter www.twitter.com/HaltonParents Blo http://haltonparents.wordpress.com ail haltonparents@halton.ca e ite www.haltonparents.ca one Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 or arentin in or ation or to talk dire tl it a li ealt r e Monda to rida , 3 a to 3 ! w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , D ec em be r 1 7, 2 01 0 3 4 He is Born the musical Oakville musician Alexandra Kane is inviting people to her production of a free movie screening and live concert of remixed Christmas classics this weekend. He is Born, A Movie Musical features the voices of Oakville performers creating a live soundtrack to a film screening, at the Joshua Crossing Church Sunday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Performers will include the Oakville Gospel Choir, Toluw A. Fiasco and Liz Loughrey. The event is free, but a freewill offer- ing will be accepted. The church is locat- ed at 3301 Trafalgar Rd. Annual Christmas art show on now The Oakville Art Society is currently hosting its annual members Christmas show, which closes Saturday, Dec. 18. The show opened earlier this month and features the works of its members, including paintings, pottery, jewelry , sculpture and photography. On display and for sale are original art works and one-of-a-kind gift choices. The art society gallery is located at 560 Bronte Rd. The venue is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit www.oakvilleartsociety.com or call 905- 827-5711. Festive exhibit at Abbozzo Gallery Oakvilles Abbozzo Gallery is hosting an ongoing exhibition thats aimed for those who wish to give the joy of art this Christmas season. The Holiday Exhibition is on until Jan. 8 at the gallery and features the work of Cora Brittan. The artists work features colourful pictures, including those with a winter and holiday theme. The gallery is located at 179 Lakeshore Rd. E. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.abbozzogallery.com. Christmas at the centre The centre hosts a variety of Christmas shows each year and there are still a number of performances coming up before jolly old Santa Claus drops down the chimneys on Christmas. Heres whats still available. On Saturday, Dec. 18, the centre will host the performance of The Last Christmas Turkey, a story about a prize turkey destined for the church supper that goes missing. The show is recom- mended for ages eight and up. The show starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are $19.99. Sunday, Dec. 19 will feature the Holly Cole Trio Christmas concert. The show starts at 8 p.m. Regular tickets are $79.99 with discounts available. Then on Tuesday, Dec. 21 the centre will host tenor John McDermott in a pair of concerts of music and stories. He will be joined by musical guests Dan Hill, Rosie Mackenzie, Jason Fowler, Ray Legere, George Koller, Brian MacMillan and Gary Craig. The shows start at 3 and 7:30 p.m. General admission is $50 or $45 for seniors. For more information and tickets on these and other shows, visit www.oakvil- lecentre.ca. Messiah concert by ensemble The Oakville Ensemble will be per- forming George Frideric Handels Baroque Era masterpiece of Messiah again this holiday season after a highly popular concert a year ago. The concert will take place on Saturday, Dec. 18 at St. Johns United Church, 262 Randall St., at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature sopranos Catherine Arcand and Cher Farrell, alto Erika Bailey, tenor Michael Taylor and bass Bob Knight along with the profes- sional choir and orchestra. Advanced tickets are $25 (regular), $15 (senior & student) or $50 (family). At the door tickets are $35 (regular), $25 (senior), $15 (student) or $70 (family). For tickets and more information visit www.oakville-ensemble.ca. Joys of Christmas around town for you Celebrity chef Massimo Capra will be at the Towne Square Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 18 to meet and greet people. The culinary artist will sign copies of his cook- books, including his most recent release titled 3 Chefs: The Kitchen Men, co-written with world- famous chefs Michael Bonacini and Jason Parsons. The gallery is located at 94 George St. in down- town Oakville. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.townesquare- gallery.com. Celebrity chef Massimo at Town Square Gallery Oakville jazz musician Paula Gardin is a finalist in the Creative Burlingtons Arts Recognition Awards con- test and needs fan sup- port to win. The vocalist is in the performing artist catego- ry of the competition, against two others and the person who receives the most online and mail in votes by Dec. 20 will win. Winners get $500 and the recognition of the win. To vote or find out more information visit www.creativeburling- ton.ca. Vocalist is finalist in Burlington competition