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Artist kicks off Black HistoryDo you have a great digital photograph of a Month out east with Juno winnersspecial place in Oakville?Oakvilles Diane Clemons, wife of Mike'Pinball' Clemons, will help launch BlackHave you ever dreamt of havingHistory Month with a musical performanceyour work published?in Scarborough this weekend.Clemons will be collaborating with theJuno Award-winning Toronto Mas Choir toNOW IS YOUR CHANCE!put on The Evolution of Gospel Music stageproduction.The performance will include two publicevening performances (Friday and Saturday)Be featand one matinee showing for students.ured in the The event will go through a journey thatSPECIAL 30THAbegins with early Negro spiritual music,NNIVERSARY EDITION OFthrough the turmoil of the 1960s, to todaysTHE OAKVILLE BEAVcontemporary gospel music. The concertERCOMMUNITY Gwill also feature music of the likes of ThomasUIDEDorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Clevelandand others.Clemons will be among some well knownYour photo may appear as our coverCanadian artists, including actors, dancersand musicians.of this annual publicationDiane ClemonsIm honoured to be a part of such a pow-erful and riveting production, said Clemons,ing and enlightening audiences every year.in a press release.In the past two years more than 1,500Writer and director of The Evolution of have seen The Evolution of Gospel Music.Gospel Music, Aadin Church, (known for hisThe event takes place at the GlobalPlease submit no more than three of your best images roles inMiss Saigon andThe Lion King),Kingdom Ministries, 1250 Markham Rd. Thein jpeg format to hrollo@oakvillebeaver.com said in the release, In its third year as aevening shows are 7-10 p.m. both nights.before Wednesday, February 9, 2011Black History Month event, this is a must seeTickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.production for all. It dynamically depicts aFor tickets and more information, visit www.Submission of photo is considered permission triumphant legacy of gospel music - inspir-evolutionofgospelmusic.com.to publish in this exclusive magazinePromises & LacepresentsANNUALCogeco Stars Among Us 11Entries open to LOCAL TALENT of all ages in all arts disciplinesBLOWOUTApplications online at www.oakvillearts.comSALEDeadline: February 1, 2011At the Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlintgon2020 Lakeshore Road at Brant Street Saturday, February 5th 11am - 4pm Sunday, February 6th 11am - 4pmA life without violenceis the only life to liveBridal, Veils,Mother of the Bride, up Halton Womens PlaceFlowergirl & toHealthy Relationships Healthy CommunitiesBridesmaid Dresses, Tiaras905-878-8555and Jewellery905-332-7892390 Brant Street, BurlingtonPromises & LaceHelp Us Close The Door On Abuse905.639.1004BRIDAL AND DRESS BOUTIQUEwww.promisesandlace.cawww.haltonwomensplace.comwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 2, 2011 22