Whitby Free Press, 14 Jun 1995, p. 13

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Whitby Fme Pres, WednesciaY, June 14, 199, Page 13 The FiesabeginsSunday By Natas h tchklss Oshawa's annuel multicultural festival, Fiesta Week, will take place froni Sunday, June 18 until Saturday, June 24. Events include folk arts dance groupe, a Memorial Park concert a parade on Father's Day ancf the crownng of Miss Fiesta. Saturday, J e 17 a rock and alternative ':. concert will b. held et Memoruil Park featuring sounda of The Leslie Spit Treeo, Liith, Headrush, Mitchell's Cor- ners, Central Chiefs and Johari's WindoW. The Teddy Bear's Picnic will be held at Lakeview Park Sun- day, June 26 for the family aud their teddy bear friends. The pavilions will hold open hos for various stage shows, dancing, international cuisine, boutiques and cultural displays of arts and crafts. The Oshawa Folk Arts Council has entertained the community since 1961 when Fiesta began as a Motherl's Day Concert and later became a week-long event at Canada's Centennial entitled 'Fanfare for Oshawa!' It is now known as Fiesta. The event is organized by a group of volunteers who repre- sent the arts, ethnic communi- ties, neighbourhood associations, service clubs and sports organi- zations. Passports are now on sale at Information (Oshawa Centre), selected Brewer's Retail outiets and Loblaws i n Oshawa. For further information, cal) Audrey at 728-1223. STARS & STRIPES A 'Hollywood Hunk Best Buns' contest is one of the events to, be staged at the Stars & Stripes, Anierican pavilion, during Fiesta Week in Oshawa. The contest is on Tuesday, June 20, 'Ladies Night.' June 19 i8 Molson Monday; a swimsuit contest wiIl be held Wednesday night, June 21; Viva Las Vegas June 22 and 23- Road Apples (saluto te The fragically Ci) will perform on Saturday ni*ght. The pavillon is at the North CHRISTINA GALLIERE of Whitby is showfl Northview Public Library in Whitby with her .watercolours on exhi it at the Photo by Mark Reesor. Why Free Press Watercolour exhibit in Oshawa Resident renews love for art By LisaGardner petirepient has enabled Chris- tina Gafliere of Whitby to renew a pursuit she began as a child. ?Fve always loved ail tpsOf art, and when 1 was a littè ir, it was my favourite subject,» says Galliere, 65, now showing her recent works at a library ti Oshawa. When she was in élementary ichool, b~er firet attempt at watercoloui' won her first prize at the Calgary Exhibition and But itewas only i 1990 that ahe started painting aaiand she enjoyed it so muc she just kept going. abMy two daughters gave me about thbree brushes and six tubes of watercolour and said 'Get to it, mom,' " laughs Gai- Port Hope Presents...IUMEI? 95 is offering seasons passes for a limited timne onily. Enjoy the events that are happening at the historic Capitol Theatre ail summer long. 1 For more information cail/Jennifer at the IIMEI?95 Hotine: i1-800-434-5092 (only 20 minutes away) *10 of your favourite brews on tap as %vell as a full compliment of beverages. *Try our fine Irish Pub lare. *Top off your evening with a gamne of darts. For a relaxed, casual tUme corne to a warm comfortable atmosphere at The àAnrm H0sM Good Food. Good Drink. Good limnes. 56 ate St Pot Prry 985-8853 liere. She paints "flowers, nature, and esèeially toddlers, little kids, doinq fuiny thlngs,» usrng her imagination or moi1)ig existing pictures or photos ah. has seen. "I love Ibeing able te put a lot of imagination and feeling into col- our so that other people mgy also share that type of thing, asys Galliere, who feels people are just now discovering how enter- taining art cari b.. She didnt take any classes or courses te upgrade the talent she showed as a child -- "Al I did what read a few booksl» Her works are on display at the Northview Public Library until June 26. Ail are for sale at prices Tagfrom $80 te $275. Shela lsoconsiderinq. print- ing some of her work, ana wants te, try acrylics one day. "MIIse. how I progress andhËow much confidence I get,» she says. Galliere has strong feelings about how important art and creativit are te society. "In ths world, it's so confusing andugy it's kind of nice toput a littie b19it of tranquility inte real conimon sense things.» COUNTRY BARN AND GREENHOUSE 'Where Quality Finds A Home' 3611w Pine Sheif - 6"d (with or without-plate groove) Canadiafla Sheit wolfns lcteb~ 1010 Dundas St. W., Whitby (Open 7 days a week dawn tdusk) Oshawa Arena, 1199 Mary St. N.I For ticket Information caiî ,Jenniter w i Formoe information about the I %u~et 95 contesta, =Bil576-0308. 1til -004459 "A Place Where Kids Can Act Up". KIDS AGES Session 1: JULY 3-7 Session 2: CAMP I JULY 10-14 Camp Directors: Bernard Beales, .Edmond Dixon & Lorraine Lloyd. For further information cali 666-8386 AUDITIONNOTICE W lOshawa Litte Theatre presents WHAT I DID LAST SUMIVER BY A.J. GURNEY Cast: 2 Maies Audition Dates: Location: PRODUCTION DATES: 2 Femalesl19 - 24 2 Females 40 - 60 Wed. June 21 Thurs. June 22 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 Pm 62 Russett Ave., Oshawa (please enter at rear of building) September 14 - 30, Thurs. thru Sun. tickets to his favorite old movie or a Iliv theatre performance qt the Capitol Theatre. Port Hope Presents... MNE?9 offers awide varlety of entertainmeflt lncludlng Country, Jazz, & Classical Music. JIM CARREY JEFF DANIELS FOR HARRY AN1D LLOYD EVERY DAY 15 A NO-BRAINER. FOR MORE INFO call Marion Dennis-Brown 683-3338. 7777=. .. WESTIYNI OTTE 'WDEO: 273 900. BONACORD AVE. Reservation Hotilne .... . ... . ...... 19-25 1 1 r-

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