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29 | Thursday, D ecem ber 22, 2 0 1 6 | O A K VILLE B EAVER | www.insideHALTON.com John Bkila Sub-Editor jbkila@oakviHebeaver.com A rtsce n e "Connected to your Community " Spectacular Showcase returns next week A talent in what will be a truly Spectacu fter a successful run last year, lar Showcase." the Spectacular Showcase re turns Dec. 28-29 to Oakville. Tickets to the Oakville showcase Sponsored by the Town of Oakville, cost $20 and can be purchased at the the high-energy, cabaret-style variety QEPCCC Older Adults Centre, 2302 show was virtually sold out for both Bridge Rd., Monday-Friday from 1-4 of its performances last year. p.m. For more information, call 905 815-5979. "A talented mix of close to 50 per formers took to the stage... The audi Shows on both days start at 3 p.m. ences were entertained by a talented at the QEPCCC' s Black Box Theatre. mix of singing, dancing and other Founded by producer Kathy Car varied entertainers reviving the `Spec lin, the Spectacular Showcase is direct tacular' concept, which originally de ed by her husband Vince Carlin and buted in 2000," stated a media release. co-directed by Jan Pike. The showcase features local ma "It looks as if we will have a good ture talent (aged 40 and older) at the mix of talented performers from Queen Elizabeth Park Community around the Golden Florseshoe," and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Vince said in the release. "I think the Rd. audiences will again be very pleased "This year' s show promises to be with the array of talent to be present ed at this year' s cabaret variety show." another lively cabaret with new acts and old favourites. There will be After a career in radio and TV dance, song, comedy and more. And news, Vince now works as an actor w e'll see some younger performers and director. entertaining alongside their more ma Pike is a veteran Oakville Happy ture colleagues," stated the release. Tapper and is experienced in ballet, "All in all, a great mix of age and jazz, tap and choreography 1 Jr ___ * The Spectacular Showcase held a preview show for the clients and staff of the Seneca Senior Day Program earlier this month. The production officially returns Dec. 28-29. Clockwise, from top: The Oakville Happy Tappers perform to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Walter Mishalkowsky sings Holly Jolly Christmas ; while Rusty Mishalkowsky performs Somewhere Over the Rain bow, vocalist Enid Stronach is accompanied by Tom Allen, left, and Grant Foster on guitars. | Graham Paine/Metroland filmca 905-338-6397 cinemas 171 Speers Road (at Kerr) Oakville www.film.ca OfFiCE CHRiSTMAS PARTY (14A) DECEM BER 9TH COLLATERAL BEAUTY (PG) DECEMBER 1 6 t h rogue ONE: A STAR WARS St o r y (STC) DECEMBER 16TH p a ss e n g e r s ( stc ) SING (STC) DECEMBER 23RD facebook.com/filmca @filmCaCinemas De c em b er 23rd