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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, March 27, 2015 | 22 OCPA hosting concert, show pairing this weekend The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has a concert-and-show pairing planned for this weekend. Part of the Dan Cooper concert series, 2014 Juno nominee Alysha Brilla will be performing in the Studio Theatre Saturday (March 28). Brilla is an acclaimed Tanzanian-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer. She plays guitar, the piano and djembe (African drum), and her music has been featured on TV shows, such as King and Degrassi: the Next Generation. Brilla has performed for audiences interna- Artscene A L A N "Connected to your Community" I N O A K V I L L E P A R S O N S tionally and been featured on CBC, Global TV and Omni network. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday (March 29), the OCPA presents The Adventures of Robin Hood as part of its Oakville Nissan Family Series. Presented by Visible Fictions, the performance starts at 1 p.m. and is recommended for audiences aged seven and older. For more information on performances, membership or tickets, contact the OCPA at oakvillecentre.ca or call the box office at 905815-2021. Sheridan students' artworks on display Sheridan College's Bachelor of Illustration students will showcase their work during a twoday event at Towne Square Gallery. The student exhibit, War Paints, will be on display at the 94 George St. gallery Friday (March 27), from 7-9 p.m., and Saturday (March 28), from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The partnership with Towne Square Gallery is giving the students a chance to experience what it is like to prepare for and show their work in a gallery setting, while also connecting the students to the Oakville community. the Fox Fairway directed by Angie Fyke Produced by Micki Clemens Featuring ilene elkaim Robert Holdaway Rod McTaggart Wendy Oughtred Michael Pearson Gaby Quiroz Melissa Verwey on the The Alan Parsons Project recently performed at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts to two sold-out crowds. Parsons, above, was accompanied on stage by a seven-piece band for the concert that featured music spanning the British progressive rock group's career, as well as from Parson's new album to be released later in April. | photo by Paul Barrie ­ special to the Beaver by Ken Ludwig April 16 to April 19, 2015 Thursday to Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Songwriter showcase at Moonshine Café Oakville's Moonshine Café will play host to a Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) singer/songwriter showcase Wednesday night (April 1). The event is NSAI Toronto chapter's round to present an array of diverse performances. Legendary songwriters from Nashville, Tenn., will be heading up north to perform, as well as more than 40 local music artists. "It has an amazing line up for the evening and looks to be a packed house again," said host Paul Malysa, who will also be performing that night. "To get a feel for the event, you must come out for an amazing line up of talent. It will be a night to not forget." The showcase starts at 7:30 p.m. at the 137 Kerr St. café. For more information, visit www. themoonshinecafe.com. Last OSO mini-concert of 2014-15 season The Oakville Symphony Orchestra (OSO) is presenting its last mini-concert of its 2014-15 season Saturday (March 28). The Meet A Singer concert will feature mezzo-soprano Wendy Hatala-Foley with accompaniment by Christopher Foley. There will be two performances at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., held in the lobby of the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. The concert is part of the OSO Young People's series of free mini-concerts for all ages, but especially for participants aged four to nine. Each concert is approximately a half hour. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 905-844-6920 or email osochildrenconcert@ gmail.com. For more information, visit www. o a k v i l l e s y m p h o n y. c o m / c o m m u n i t y outreach. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office 905-815-2021 or 1-888-489-7784 or www.oakvillecentre.ca TiCKeTS / $30 STudenTS / $5 with id Group discounts Available Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Proud Member of An agency of the Government of Ontario. Relève du gouvernement de l'Ontario.