Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 4436 FOCUS - AUGUST 2016 What’ s Up Scugog? ` August 5 & 6 Multiple productions of an original one-act play in a single week- end! Watch the plays, sit in on feedback and workshop sessions that follow each performance and pick your favourite! Minifest is an entertaining peek into the world of play development and community theatre, made possible through a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Location: Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts 302 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-8181 www.townhall1873.ca Information: www.durhamminifest.weebly.com The play’s the same, the action never is! Durham The play’s the same, the action never is! Every Saturday – 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Saturday until Thanksgiving! Be sure to come down to Palmer Park at the waterfront and meet and support our local farmers. There is lots to choose from; food, plants and flowers, VQA wine, and crafts. ’ Port Perry TONIGHT! Tuesday August 2 Guest Speaker: Jan Thornhill Jan Thornhill will be speaking on “Wild and Weird Mushrooms” and admits she is obsessed with fungi and the weirder a fungus is the better. Jan is also an author of science-related children’s books. This will be a very interesting and educational evening. All are invited to join us. For more information on this very busy and friendly club please contact Shirley. (see below) Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Nestleton Community Centre 3971 Hwy. 7A, Nestleton Contact Shirley: shirlove100@gmail.com or 905-986-5330. Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. Location: Jester’s Upstairs Music Charge: $15 per person Reservations: Call Lynn 289-354-1140 or email: lynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz.com at jester’s court SUNDAY AUGUST 14 NANCY WALKER PIANO TRIO with Lynn McDonald on vocals “Harmonically Nancy Walker is influenced by the usual suspects – Evans, Hancock, Jarrett, etc. – but her delicate touch and denser harmonic constructs brings to mind British pianist John Taylor as well. Walker’s music is easy on the ears.” Lynn personally loves this husband and wife team who are long time friends. Kieran and Nancy are relaxed and expe- rienced but playful and lyrical at the same time. Lynn can’t resist singing with this swinging band!! Nancy has travelled the world with her music, most recently playing in a Mexico City Jazz Festival. Nancy Walker, keyboard; Kieran Overs, Bass; Ethan Ardelli, Drums. SUNDAY AUGUST 21 PHIL DWYER SAX TRIO! In 2013, Phil was made a Member of the Order of Canada “for his contribu- tions to jazz as a performer, composer and producer, and for increasing access to music education.” (Wikipedia) Today he is in the third year of his law degree and continues to perform. What a self-actualized, brilliant human being. And so much fun!!! He migrated to Ontario from BC with Diana Krall in 1983. Neither have looked back!! Ben is following in his father’s footsteps. Don’t miss this night of music. Phil Dwyer, Saxes; Ben Dwyer (son), Bass; Trevor Giancola, Guitar. Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy…… To submit your upcoming event email focus@focusonscugog.com by the 8th of the month, one month before you need it to be published.