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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, July 10, 2015 | 26 P L A Y I N G W I T H U 2 Merriam School of Music hosting inaugural Skyfestival fundraiser The Merriam School of Music is bringing a variety of music talent and headliners to its inaugural Skyfestival running this weekend (July 11-12). The festival, held at the school's Oakville location (2359 Bristol Circle), will not just entertain guests, but all net proceeds will go directly to a scholarship fund bene tting "up-and-coming music students," according to festival organizers. "Merriam Music is a strong advocate for music education throughout North America, and we have consistently supported efforts to make music affordable and accessible for those who desire to experience it," states the music school's website. "The Skyfestival will be a major source of funding for the Merriam Scholarship Fund, a nancial assistance program which provides underprivileged and at-risk youth access to high-quality music lessons." While the music festival is free, donations will be accepted. The event will feature some of Canada's most well-known jazz, funk, R&B and fusion acts. On Saturday, headliners include Toronto's eight-piece original funk and R&B group KC Roberts and the Live Revolution, and Canadian and Juno Award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson. Sunday, festival-goers will be treated to The Heavyweights, a six-piece modern brass band, and the sold-out ticketed event featuring twotime Grammy nominee and jazz organist Joey Defrancesco. Skyfestival will be open from noon to 10 p.m. both days, and will also feature a kid zone, barbecue, licensed beer and liquor area, free parking and non-stop music on two outdoor stages. For more information, visit www. merriammusic.com/music-festivals/skyfestival. Oakville lead singer for the U2-tribute-band Acrobat, and who goes by the name, Gabrielvox and his bandmates got to play Desire with U2 during the band's concert Monday at Toronto's Air Canada Centre. For the full story and a video from that night, visit www.insidehalton.com/oakville-on. | Facebook photo Refresh your skin with this simple routine (NC) Our skin goes through a lot during the day. It faces all kinds of irritants, including wind, pollution and the sun. To keep skin glowing at all times, a dedicated beauty routine is a must so start with this guideline: Cleanse. Beautiful skin is clean and glowing. Ensure you use a cleanser morning and night to get rid of sweat, dirt and oil that clog pores. Exfoliate. Getting rid of the excess dry skin cells will help make room for fresh new skin cells to grow. Use warm water and an exfoliating cleanser to help remove rough skin. Exfoliating should be done a couple of times a week. Moisturize and protect. Keeping skin moisturized is critical for a beautiful healthy look. After cleansing, apply a moisturizer, appropriate for your skin type to keep it hydrated. If the moisturizer does not have an SPF, make sure you put on sunscreen as well. The sun can severely damage skin, making it look older and tired. But what is the most important step of your skin's beauty routine? Advisors tell us to get enough sleep. There is a reason we call it beauty sleep. Getting the proper amount each night can help skin look more luminous and youthful. At night our bodies recharge and if we aren't getting enough sleep the stress hormone cortisol becomes elevated, leading to inammation in the body that impacts the Offering CANADA Beauty &Spa Advertorial New style, New life, New you 905-582-3933 Oakville Place Lower level, Next to Sears (Walk-ins and Appointments) feed your addiction Foil Highlights · Japanese Hair Straightening Hair Extensions · Men's Colour 518 POSTRIDGE DRIVE 905.257.7427 colouraddiction.com colour skin's appearance. If daily stress keeps you awake on the pillow, wind down each day by soothing the senses. Popular products like ZzzQuil Scented Plug-Ins and ZzzPads, in trendy lavender and chamomile aromas, are designed to create a calming sleep environment. For more information visit http://www.kaz-canada.com/ zzzquil/.