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6 A By KATY CLARK Special to the Beaver As a child, Doreen Roberts never even dreamed about music. Music has filled Doreen Roberts‘ life JIMMY HOLLYWOOD (AA) Evgs. 7:00 9:45. CLIFFORD (PG) Frightening Scenes. Evgs. 7:20 9:40. Fri., Sat. Sun. Mats. 1:00, 2:50 4:40. Mon. Mats. 1:00 2:50. MONKEY TROUBLE (PG) Fri., Sat. Sun. Mats. 2:15 4:30. Mon. Mat. 2:15. firngat. Sun. Mats. 1:30 4:00. Mon. Mat. ‘THE PAPER (AA) (Dolby Stereo). Evgs. 6:45 \915 Fri.â€"Mon. Mat. 2:15. ACE VENTURA â€"PET DETECTIVE (AA) Evgs. MRS. DOUBTFIRE (PG) (Dolby Stereo). Evgs 6:30 9:00. Fri.â€"Mon. Mat. 1:30. SCHINDLER‘S LIST (AA) Brutal Violence, Mature Theme SDoIby Stereo). Evgs. 8:00. Fri.â€" Mon. Mats. 1:3 CLIFFORD (PG) Frightening Scenes. Evgs. 6:45 8:50. Fri.â€"Mon. Mats. 2:00. THE PIANO (R) Evgs. 7:00 9:25. Sat. Sun. Mat. 1:30. REALITY BITES (PG) Mature Theme. Evgs 7:15 9:30. Fri.â€"Mon. Mat. 1:45. GUARDING TESS (PG) Evgs. 7:15 9:30. Fri.â€" Mon. Mat. 1:45. MONKEY TROUBLE (PG) (Dolby Stereo). Evgs 7:15. Fri.â€"Mon. Mat. 2:15 GUARDING TESS (PG) (Dolby Stereo). Evgs 9:20 only. PHILADELPHIA (PG) Evgs. 7:05 9:25. Fri.â€" Mon. Mats. 1:30. MRS. DOUBTFIRE (PG) Evgs. 7:00 9:20 Fri.â€"Mon. Mat. 1:30. All Your Favorites At Our Upcoming Broadway Extra Concert April 16/17! 844â€"7984 For Ticket Information The "I came from a large family that couldn‘t afford any instruments or lessons," said Roberts. Roberts, 59, still cannot play a note, but for the past 30 years, A behind: theâ€"lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat. An everyday adventure. Until five years ago when she bought Hiâ€"Note, Roberts ran the music school for William Burke, the store‘s previous owner. When But Roberts doesn‘t mind mm A "My goal is to own the store the long days. She says watchâ€" s for 20 years," she says. "When I ing her students have fun playing Doreen Roberts: Hiâ€"Note owner think about 20 years, I can‘t think live music is worth it. about age. Until five years ago when she Roberts took over the business, her bought Hiâ€"Note, Roberts ran the brother Mike Plaus, stepped in to 0 music school for William Burke, the hplp her with her new responsibiliâ€" Evemng Of Song store‘s previous owner. When ties. «14L t and birdhouses "I‘m here every day. I just work all the time," she says. Roberts owns Hiâ€"Note, a music school and store on Kerr Street. Today, she has 28 instructors on the payroll and more than 400 students â€" rangâ€" ing in age from four to 70â€" years, arrive for lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, brass, and woodwinds, each week. Running the store, as well as, coâ€"ordinating all the stuâ€" dents and the instructors in the 12 basement studios is time consuming and Roberts â€" a slim, immaculately dressed woman â€" normally works 70 hours a week. music has filled her life. Roberts took over the business, her brother Mike Plaus, stepped in to help her with her new responsibiliâ€" ties. 323 Church St. (in Mille Mews) _ _ _ Church Reynolds_845â€"1010 Plumage Song Gala and Silent Auction will take place on Saturday, April 30th, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The bidding will close at 10 p.m. Tickets for the evening are $50 per person. All proceeds will assist Oakville Galleries â€"with its exhibition and eduâ€" cation programs. The birdhouse contributors are: Kim Adams, Stephen Andrews, Clayboys, Bill Curran, Petra de Mooy, Scott Eckert, FASTWURMS, Peter Fleming, Michael C. Fortune, David Fujiwara, Wyn Geleynse, Spring Hurlbut, Patty Johnson, Don Christine Kerr, Paul Kipps, John McEwen, John McKinnon, Donald Lloyd McKinley, Ennis Michael Peters, Place Show Artists Projects, Strand Fine Art Services, Cecilia Varga, Barb Webb, Gren Weis, Robert Wiens, and John C. Millmott. The contributors will be known to Oakwville residents as artists who have exhibited at the Galleries, as instrucâ€" tors and graduates of Sheridan College, and as individuals working in Oakville‘s community as profesâ€" sional architects and designers. Oakville Galleries and Oakville Galleries Volunteer Association extend an invitation to art lovers, colâ€" lectors, bird watchers, gardeners, and those who just want an excuse to dress in their "finest Feathers" to come and celebrate Gairloch Gallery‘s 20th anniversary. In addition to the excitement of the auction, this evening of song, savories, and merriâ€" ment will feature live music, door prizes, and complimentary beer and wine tasting. Incredible birdhouses, created by prominent architects, artists, and designers from across Ontario, will be auctioned at Oakville Galleries‘ Plumage Song Gala and Silent Auction. Although Roberts is nearing the age of retirement, she has no plans to slow down. Although Roberts says her school has doubled in size in the past five years, she admits the store has had a rough time with the recession. "It‘s been a hard struggle for three years," said Roberts. "People don‘t realize how a music store can be hit." But Roberts remains optiâ€" mistic about the future and hopes to one day offer drama lessons, as well as, music lessons. "I think (drama) is wonderful training for the children," she says. % "He‘s the money man," she says. KRing‘s