erfront Festival â€" Wednesday, June 22, 1994 lto Mass Choir: singing for Rwandan refugee relief, at Coronation Park, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ville Symphony Orchestra ain, give a special open air e water‘s edge at Lakeside day, June 26th, 2 p.m., as ille Waterfront Festival. ‘s performance â€"â€" a first for le Symphony â€" was a uccess that received accoâ€" e Festival organizers, the d the audience alike. stage area jutting out into shoreline, and Toronto skyâ€" , and the gentle hillside for atmosphere was one of ed elegance. The day was usic." ally acclaimed tenor Mark perform with the full 50â€" e Symphony Orchestra. will feature three themes: its, Classical Pop, and thrill for one of the perâ€" e winner of the first estival Fantasy Draw, Dr. . This year‘s contest winâ€" uet, will conduct a 10â€" ction of Mozart‘s "Eine universally acclaimed for ial clarity and tonal purity ding lyricâ€"tenor voice. His versatility garners plaudits your name, phone # and name of the business you are voting for. nor sings with OSO G FINE ART Oakville Town Centre I QEW Dorval 338â€"1854 Call 845â€"5585, Bm 1000. on a regular priced purchase (not in combination with any other specials) Offer valid to Oakville Beaver "Shop Locally" card holders Mark DuBois in all genres of music â€" whether opera, operetta, oratorio, lieder, baroque, or the classics of Broadway and modern musiâ€" cal theatie. He has performed as guest soloist with every major orchestra in his native Canada and with several in the United States, including those of Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Rochester, and San Francisco. 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Appearances at numerous music fesâ€" tivals have included such prestigious names as Ravinia, Tanglewood, New England Bach Festival, Hollywood Bowl, London‘s Wigmore Hall, Cannes‘ Midem Classique, Budapest Spring Festival, Festival International de Lanaudi¢ére and Festival d‘Eté International de Quebec. The OSO remains a community orchestra made up of serious amateur players; however, these ranks are supâ€" He is frequently heard on national and private network radio broadcasts in a wide variety of performances and has appeared in several television specials. Canada‘s Best Community Newspapers hy Karen Burke, whose image as the conductor of the Toronto Mass Choir is reminiscent of Whoopie Goldberg‘s performance in ‘Sister Act‘ says, "The vitalâ€" ity of the music in the Festival‘s Sunday morning The gospel concert, hosted by the Oakvilleâ€"based Canadian Christian musicians‘ association, Northern Praise Ministries, will feature the swinging thythms of the Toronto Mass Choir‘s "black gospel,‘ as well as the upbeat, contemporary and country sounds of various Canadian Christian solo artists. The Orchestra, Fantasy contest, and Sunday‘s performance are sponâ€" sored by SmithKline Beecham. On the program at Coronation Park is an openâ€"air, benefit concert, with proceeds designated for Rwandan refugee relief. In the midst of music and festivities, the Oakville Waterfront Festival will strike a humanitarian note on Sunday, June 26th. ported by paid professionals in the prinâ€" cipal string positions. During the last five years, the orchestra embarked on an ambitious growth plan to improve the quality of the performances and to increase the profile of the OSO in the community. Today, the OSO is the highest profile musical organization in Oakville and makes a substantial contribution to the cultural fabric of the community. In addition to the regular series of concerts, OSO has performed at civic functions, coâ€"sponsored a Young Artists‘ Competition, and has commisâ€" sioned and performed original Canadian works. ‘Black gospel‘ concert Put on those dancing shoes and get ready to swing to the sweet melodies of the ©30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Horns, trumpets, saxophones and clarinets will harmonize as Canadian big band, the "Twilites" perform at this year‘s Oakville Waterfront Festival. Sponsored by radio station CHWO 1250, the conâ€" cert takes place in Bronte on Saturday June 25th at 7 p.m. At the top of the charts during the Lawrence Welk era, big band music has recently grown in popuâ€" larity particularly among young people. "Big band appeals to tastes Swinging big band Celebrate Waterfront Festival with us Friday Night â€" June 24th OAKVILLE SINGLES CLUB Welcomes all adult dancers to our open dance at the Legion Hall (air conditioned) Comer of Church and Navwy St. $1®off admission to those wearing Waterfront Festival buttons Dress â€" Casual Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Dancing 9:00 p.m. â€" 1:00 a.m. Ee 111111111 ROYAL LEPAG D ||||||| 1111111111111 Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker Information: Call Audrey 842â€"1327 Though his musical background is limited to knowing a little guitar, Frank appreciates all types of music â€" except rap. Frank, Kathy, and Caitlin will be taken to the Festival in a limo provided by White Shadow Limo Service. Frank will be dressed for the performance in a tuxedo by Garvey‘s Men‘s Shop, will be provided with Festival butâ€" tons, flowers by Petals and Greens, and wine from Culotta Wines. After his performance at the Festival, the Luets will celebrate with dinner at Bistro 300. Frank‘s souvenir for the event will be a professional videotape of his appearance, provided by Dazzle Productions. Frank Luet is this year‘s ° Fantasy‘ winner. He will be guest conductor for the Oakville Symphony Orchestra‘s performance of Mozart‘s "Eine Kleine Nachtmusic" (A Little Night Music) at the Oakville Waterfront Festival, Sunday, June 26th, Lakeside Park, 2 p.m. Frank has been an Oakville resident for the past four years. He lives in Bronte with his wife, Kathy, yearâ€"old daughter, Caitlin, and Akasha, the cat. He works in Information Systems at Northern Telecom in Milton. The Twilites, Lawrence Welk style music, Saturday in Bronte, 7 p.m. across generations. It‘s feel good, in Stratford, the Roy Thomson Hall mesmerizing music. It takes hold of in Toronto and four years at the the senses and compels audiences to Great Canadian Maturity Show in swing and dance," says CHWO Toronto and Kitchener. 1250 president, Michael Caine. The Twilites concert will be _ Past performances of the Twilites include the Shaw Festival ‘Fantasy‘ conductor The Rwandan benefit concert, which is scheduled for 9:30 am at Coronation Park, will begin with a brief meditation. Charitable donations from a freeâ€"will offerâ€" ing will be forwarded to World Vision of Canada for disbursement. Helping to sponsor the gospel concert are local busiâ€" nesses; CJMR Radio, Eastside Auto, Bronte Movers, Hearth Monitor, New Sun Cookies, Hope for the Family and J.R. Doâ€"Itâ€"Yourself Garage "It‘ll be sacred, profoundly soulâ€"searching, yet vigâ€" orous, and lively and refreshing," adds concert organizâ€" er and found of Northern Praise Ministries, Michelle Sim of Oakville. Gospel concert will definitely rival the music in Sister Act. We believe what we sing and the exc1tement comes throuch." Proud Sponsor of the Waterfront Festival "Visit us and view our display window decorated in the spirit of the Waterfront" HAMILTON AUTOMOBILE CLUB 230 North Sevice Rd. OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE II THE OAKVILLE, MILTON AND DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD Supports the Waterfront Festival 1994 The Twilites concert will be broadcast live on CHWO 1250, "Radio To Remember." 125 Cross Ave. Trafalgar Village 338â€"7467