Writers group wants to help inspire Get into spring at jazz seriesyou at nine-week long workshopThe Halton Museumists in the country.lingering winter blues.Foundation is trying to help peo-Plocks latest CD release is The concert is a fundraiser for The West Side Writers group isand flower.ple step into spring with a jazzBlue Skies For Loveday. In the the foundation in support of the opening a nine-week program that itThe instructor is Brian Henry,concert presentation on Sunday,past he has performed with the museums capital renovation hopes will inspire people to write.who has been a book editor and cre-April 10.late Jeff Healey and the Jazz campaign.Welcome to Creative Writing willative writing teacher for more thanThe concert will take place atWizards, and Ron Hawkins. He Limited tickets are $20, avail-run April 19 to June 14, in Oakville,25 years. He teaches at Ryersonthe Halton Regional Museumsalso worked on the K-OS CD able at the door, which includes taking place Tuesdays from 12:45 toUniversity and has held writingHearth Room with Juno Award-titledJoyful Rebellion, for which light snacks. To purchase tickets 2:45 p.m.workshops around Canada and thewinning musician Christopherhe received the two Junos.in advance call 905-875-2200, The course will include all kindsU.S. The organization says he alsoPlock. Plock is both a vocalist andBacked up by a band of sea-ext. 27. There will also be a cash of creative writing, such as story andhelped many of his students get pub-a saxophone player.soned professionals, Christopher bar with wine and beer. Seating is personal writing, childrens writinglished.Halton Region Museumsis a performer who brings tre-on a first come first served basis. and just for fun writing.The workshops will take place atJazz at the Museum series of con-mendous energy to every perfor-Attendees should inform gate The non-profit groups descrip-St. Cuthberts Church, located atcerts continues to showcase topmance, said Steve Baker, staff to avoid paying parking fees. tion of the workshop states: Youll1541 Oakhill Dr.notch performers in the mostFoundation chairman and jazz The museum is located in the get a shot of inspiration every weekCost to attend is $13 for the fullunique setting, said Haltonseries spokesperson, in the Kelso Conservation Area in and an assignment to keep youprogram. To register people areRegional Chair Gary Carr, in arelease. His varied repertoire Milton. For more information going till the next class. Best of all,asked to e-mail Henry at brianhen-press release. 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