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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 8, 2013 · 18 big namessmalltheatre THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Baroque London at St. Jude's Respected Canadian actor R. H. Thomson and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra have partnered for a words and music exploration of London's music scene in 1720. The Baroque London performance will be presented at St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts on Sunday (Feb. 10). The performance is conceived, scripted and acted by Thomson. In an imaginative and musical performance, Thomson shows the audience what life would have been like for an oboist who played in the King's Theatre Haymarket. In this instance, the player is a fictional character named Richard Neale, an Englishman who played for George Frideric Handel's orchestra and for other composers. "What attracted me to Richard Neale, the forgotten oboist, was his ordinariness," said Thomson in a news release. "Democracy stirs when the commoner is heard. We hear stories of the greats, the famous and the favourites, but who were the common players?" The program features Baroque music interwoven with Neale's remembrances. London Baroque will be performed at 4 p.m. St. Jude's Anglican Church is located at 160 William St. Tickets cost $30 and are available at www.oakvilleconcerts.com, L'Atelier Grigorian in downtown Oakville, or at the church office (905-844-3972). Oakville Infiniti presents LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Saturday February 23, 8:00 pm "It isn't merely the grace and power of their dancing or the beauty of their singing, but the sheer joy and love that emanates from their being." ~ Paul Simon Dan Cooper of Royal LePage presents RAUL MIDON Thursday February 28, 8:00 pm "One of those rare musical forces that reminds us how strong and deep the connection between man and music can sometimes be." ~ Guitar Magazine Art from the Heart returns to gallery Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is presenting its Art from the Heart exhibit, showcasing the work of 19 differently-abled artists. This is the second year in a row the nonprofit gallery is hosting this annual exhibit. It opens today (Friday) and there is an opening celebration on Sunday. The exhibit features the works of artists who have experienced adversity and challenges. Their creativity comes from an inner space not experienced by most people. Art from the Heart focuses on different ways of seeing and experiencing the world. Participants in the show include clients of Community Living Oakville and Joan of Arc All performances are at THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS To order tickets call: 905-815-2021 or go to www.oakvillecentre.ca Catholic Secondary School students, as well as Gemma Eustace, Pamela Button, Eli Coyle and Harold Tomlinson, facilitator of Creative Village in Etobicoke. "The Art from the Heart exhibit is the opportunity for the unsung to be recognized for their contribution to the creative world," said gallery owner Sybil Rampen, in a news release. The opening reception will include live music and the presence of local politicians. It runs 2-5 p.m. The exhibit ends on March 10. The centre is located at 1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E. For more information, visit www.joshuacreekarts.com. Heritage buildings add to the character and charm of Downtown Oakville. This Lakeshore Road property built in 1939 is one of many that come under a new designation of Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District, a planning initiative recently approved by Oakville Town Council as part of Vision 2057 Preserve It! Photo courtesy of the Town of Oakville