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Theatre gets facelife By Erin OConnor It's eut with the oid and ia with the new at the Whitby Courthouse Theatre in the Cen- tennial Building.th The theatre group i givingth theatre a facelift. Ronovations are te start in- niediately, and the imajor werk should be completed in tirno for the groupas firat production, Nov. li te 27. Some of the changes include the replacoment or reuphoîster- ing of the rear seats, painting the walla and new drapes which, according te Bort Heaver, Court- house publicist, are needea since "we've nover had real drapes before."l There wiii aise, be decorative lighting for the stage and seating area. The workforce is made up of voluntoors, including a histerical consltant brought la te "make sure everything ie historically correct," said Heavor. Renovations te the old building "will in ne way conflict with history." Although Heaver would net reveal the cost of renovations, ho said the theatre group will assume moat of the cest and "in no way will we go te the Town" fer financial assistance. The group is holding various fundraising ctivities, including a 'Night ofMTe Entertainers' and a musical, 'Stepping Out,' plan- ned for Aprl. It is eaver' hope that the changes will vive the Courthouso "a fresh look' and "a cozy, dra- matic feel." Ad~i ~ Ready to make music 'Stages' la offering an aduit acting class for anyone aged 18 or eider with a desire to discover, explore or rofine their dramatic abilities in a fun and fiendly iearnlng environnient. Instructer Brad Orson has drawn on 15 years of professional directing, acting and teaching experience te design a apocial 18-heur session of gaines, exercises and activities for both the eager beginner and the seasoned pro. "The only prerequisite is a sense of humour," says Carson, an active member of the theatre scene in Durhamn Region. Stages wili be held every Wednesday, 7 te 10 p.m. starting Oct. 27 at Central Colle\iate in Oshawa. Enreiment is limited te 10 participants, te allow each person te contribute at his or her level of ability and te ensure a more supportive environinent. For more information, cali 623-8657. Trio's show mWhitby The Alistair Brown Trie wlll perform at a Vital Spark Folk Club Lthering in M itby on Saturdlay night, Oct. 16. Brown h as appeared, solo or with the Friends of Fiddler's Green at many clubs and festi- vals. With Brown are Roger Houghton, active in Canagian music for more than 20 years, and Cherie Whalen, who contri- butes a lyrical fiddle, keyboard accompamiment and vocale. The concert will be at the Whitney Room, Iroquois Park. TIMS GONE BY Join local archivist Brian Wnter on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Whitby Public iàbrary, progra3n room. A collection of sides of Whitby and Brooklin will be presented. Register now at the adult fiction and children's desk as spaces are limitod. For more inforMation, calI the library at 66 8-6531 or 668-6541. LIBRARY WEEK In clebration of Ontario Public Library Wèeek, Whitby author Paul Duggan will read from his book, ' Murphy the Rat: Tales of Tough Cityl' on Saturday, Oct. 23, 10:30 to 11:30 P.m.,aet the Whitby Public Library. The progralf is for children aged 4 te 7 (corne in H-alloween costume). Spcar e liniitod. Register now oFr more information, oeil the library at 668-6531 or 668-6541. The Pickering Philharmonic, with 50 musicians fromn Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, other cemmunities of Durhani Region and Toronto, is ready te, mako somne music. The 1993-94 premier season of the philharmonlc will be a four-concert series, starting in November. 'Famous Trumpeters,' wlth guost artist Johnny Cowell on trumpet, will be on Saturday, Nov. 6. In this inaugural performance, the philharmnonic combines music and humour. The orchestra performns works by Mozart and Rossini. Cowell will present bis highly entertaining and ainusing tribute te f1arnous trumpet players. 'Christmnas Festival,' with the Jean McDenald Singers of Pickering, wiil bo on Saturday, Dec. 18. In addition te Vivaldi's Gloria, the choir and orchestra will present a number of selections, including a carol sing-along. 'Romeo and Juliette,' with guest host Ken Shaw of CFTO-TV and special. guest vocalists, will be on Saturday, March 5. The orchestra performs an entire evening of romantic inusic about lovera, including the fanious niovie theme and songs froni West Side Story. 4 Gypsy Charin,' with guest violinst Iban Harea on violin, will bo on Saturday, April 30. The season finale displays the serieus and llght-hearted abilities of the philharnionic. A major gympy aur wlbetured.in gySubfartis ftsries ar $40 rpat ($3for estuesr $40 senirs> :ay 30frudenUr by calling the box office at (905) 686-7531. The philharmonie performas at Pine Ridge Secondary Sehool (Liverpool Road, north of Finch, Pickerinig) on Saturdays at 7 p.ni. Spimiers show on weekend The Scugog Shores Spinners and Weavers Guild will hold the fourth annual show and sale on Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.ni. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 17, noon to 4 p.m., at the Masonic Hall in Port Perry. Spinning and weaving demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend. Admidssion is free. Artists at the event will include dolîmakers, a watercolour artist, potter, wood craftsman, jewelry artist and an original silk he Scugog Shores Spinners and Weavers meet monthly te, promote the art of handweaving and spinning and other fibre-related interests. Anyone interested in joining the guld can phone Marilyn Baker (985-7285) or Dini Page (985-2939) for miore information. Whety Free Press, Weclnesctay, October 13,1993. Page 15 WHAT ýCMAN m INDEPENDENTHjt COMMLJNITY VIDEO SLIPERSTORE 701 ROSSLAND RD. E. 965 DUNDAS ST. W. 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