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30 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 7, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Author Kate Taylor presents Mme Proust and the Kosher Kitchen Groups encourage input Semko Continued from page 29 May 15th at 7:00 pm Tickets: $5 available at your local public library branch Event location: Oakville Public Library Central Branch Auditorium 120 Navy Street presented by: galleries.com www.opl.on.ca "I was critical at first of the $70,000 cost (of the cultural plan), which is a huge amount of money, but I have become convinced of the professionalism of the approach, the incredible commitment, particularly from Claire Loughheed, and I believe that we will get outcomes that will affect future planning," said Martini-Miles. "That is why I think it is crucial that all of Oakville come forward now and give evidence that there are people that are concerned about this." Martini-Miles said she does not expect brand new venues. She said there are many older buildings that could be renovated into arts facilities. "A possibility would be to recycle one of the schools that are being closed, like one of the two that might be closed in southeast Oakville, like Brantwood and New Central," she said. "Those would be very good buildings to adapt for com- munity use because they have small classrooms and there is a large room like a gym that could be used for community concerts." Francine Périnet, director of Oakville Galleries, said that she applauds the Town for embarking on the study and is appreciative of all it has already done for the local cultural scene. "There's been a long tradition of supporting the arts and I have to commend the Town of Oakville for having supported the arts for a long time," Périnet said. "Oakville Galleries is 25 years old and has benefited from the support of the Town through all those years. I'm not saying we have enough, but there has been a tradition and it needs to grow." For information on the cultural plan or RSVP for a public meeting, call 905845-6601, ext. 3758, e-mail culturalplan@oakville.ca or go online to www.oakville.ca/cultureliveshere.htm. playing local café Jay Semko, the former singer and songwriter of the Northern Pikes, is touring following the release of his new solo album, International Superstar. He will be making a stop in Oakville on May 10 at the Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St. The show starts at 9 p.m. with opening act Mike Branton. Semko will be performing with the Jay Semko Trio, which features guitarist Daniel Downe and drummer John Morrison. Tickets are available at the door. For information, contact Moonshine Café at 905-844-2655. Im em t 3i po n rta t! lim www.oakville it Bulk Waste Collection There is a 3 item limit per collection day Metal and Appliance Call-in Collection call-in www.halton.ca Do not place metal and appliances at the curb on your scheduled garbage or bulk collection day. www.halton.ca/waste More Blue and Green for a Better Planet 070508