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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 25, 2008 - 33 Among the top in the world Meet a harpist Saturday Continued from page 32 crack the best political cartoons book this year was on the toy recall. The cartoon shows a kid stuck to the fridge. As his father is reading a paper with the headline `Massive Toy Recall,' his mother asks, "Do you think he swallowed a magnet?" "That one made me laugh," said Nease. His Harry Potter cartoon shows a computer, video game console, television, and sports equipment, all with cobwebs. The final illustration shows two kids pouring over a Potter book. "I picked cartoons to send in that I knew they'd be familiar with. I'm not going to send them anything about the Ontario election," Nease said. "Even though it's representative of cartoonists from all over the world, it's an American book, and it's very concentrated on American topics." One of the topics he knew would be covered in the book was the shootings at Virginia Tech. His cartoon features a picture of Uncle Sam, strapped with ammunition and rifles, on his knees asking `Why?' and clutching a newspaper bearing the headline `School Massacre.' "That was more serious commentary, sort of black humour," said Nease. "It really wasn't meant to be funny. It was meant to be commentary. "That was one of the biggest stories of the year for Americans, so that was good to have my cartoon included. You've got to know every cartoonist in America did a cartoon on that." The Best Political Cartoons of the Year, 2008 Edition, is available at Chapters and through www.amazon.ca. The Elephant Man opens Feb. 6 West End Studio Theatre (W.E.S.T.) is presenting The Elephant Man Feb. 7-16. This Tony Award-winning drama is based on the true story of John Merrick, a deformed man who finds hope for a more dignified life after a youth spent as a freak show attraction in the late 19th century London. Admired for his gentle intelligence and deep Christian faith, Merrick became the toast of society, patronized by lords, ladies, clergymen and celebrities. Part melodrama, morality play and storytelling, this moving play is also laced with intelligent humor as it explores the nature of courage, heroism and inner beauty. The show opens at the Oakville Centre for the performing arts (http://www.oc4pa.ca) on Feb. 7 and runs to Feb. 16. Curtain time is 8 p.m. For tickets call the Oakville Centre box office at 905-815-2021 or W.E.S.T. directly at 905-845WEST (9378). W.E.S.T. is an award winning not-for-profit theatre company that encourages people of all ages to enjoy the experience of theatre and film. Its mission is to produce exceptional theatre in the community while educating and inspiring creativity through classes and workshops. Every year W.E.S.T. produces two main stage productions for the Oakville Drama Series, a Studio Series and a One Act Festival. W.E.S.T. also provides class instruction for students ages three to adult for acting and singing. Stage classes consist of theatre games and learning theatre language. Television and film classes focus on audition, cold reading and scene study fundamentals. The vocal and singing classes teach proper singing techniques. The Oakville Symphony is inviting youngsters to Meet a Harpist on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Oakville Symphony Orchestra will continue its series of mini-concerts for young people in the form of an entertaining and informative presentation by Sharlene Wallace. Wallace is the principal harpist with both the Oakville and the Kingston symphony orchestras. Wallace tours extensively across North America giving concerts and master classes, and has recorded several CDs which are often broadcast on the radio. This 30-minute interactive mini-concert will take place in the lobby of the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts this Saturday at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Admission to the event is free. Spaces are limited and those interested in attending should reserve a seat by phoning 905-844-6920 or by email at osochildrenconcert@gmail.com. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.oakvillesymphony.com/outreach.html The concerts are produced by the orchestra's Community Outreach Committee and are sponsored by Dundee Wealth Management and by The Community Foundation of Oakville (CFO). 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