36 FOCUS - AUGUST 2017 PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY Tuesday August 15 from 10 a.m. - noon Guest speaker today is Stewart Bennett, owner of The Wee Tartan Shop in Port Perry. He will be speaking about the history of tartan. All retired and semi-retired residents of Scugog and North Durham are invited to join Probus. LocationHope Church 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry Information www.portperryprobus.com at jester’s court THE GREAT JAKE WILKINSON TRIO Wednesday August 9 at 7 p.m. Jake Wilkinson: Trumpet and vocals Lee Wallace: Guitar Jonathon Meyer: Bass This polished, seasoned trio has played together for years. Hooray!!!! Trumpet at last!!! Straight from Homesmith Bar, Old Mill, to Port!!. NICK MORGAN TRIO Wednesday August 23 at 7 p.m. Nick Morgan, Saxophones Lucian Gray: Guitar Brian Chahley: Bass Nick is a busy performer and also on Faculty at Humber College. He is an award-winning artist (Canada Council, Irish Arts Council,Yamaha). These talented players blew my mind at the TD jazz fest. They are stoked to come and play for you. Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Location Jester’s Upstairs Music Charge $15 per person Reservations text or phone 289-354-1140 or email: lynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz.com AUGUST ONLY - Wednesday Jazz Enjoy Mid-week Jazz Nights!! Church of the Ascension is hosting a TRADITIONAL CREAM TEA Sunday August 13 from noon – 3 p.m. (During Port Perry’s Brits on the Lake Car Show) Stop by for a refreshing cream tea and treats to cap off a day at the Brits on the Lake. Location Church of the Ascension 266 North St., Port Perry Admission $12 per person Scugog Shores Museums presents OTHELLO Driftwood Theatre Group Sunday August 13 at 7:30 p.m. William Shakespeare’s blistering tale of race, jealousy and revenge is set against the backdrop of Canadian history, when in 1974 Canadian soldiers are caught in a life or death struggle on the small island of Cyprus. Location Scugog Shores Museum 16210 Island Rd., Port Perry Admission Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $20) Old Flame Brewing Co. presents PERRY LOVED MARY, THE MUSICAL August 14 - 19 at 8 p.m. If you missed this show last summer, you now have another chance. Enjoy the story of how Perry loved Mary and meet the Blonde, Red and Brunette. Side-splitting laughs abound! Location Old Flame Brewing Co., 135 Perry St., Port Perry Tickets $25. Call: 289-485-2739 or at perrylovedmarymusical.eventbrite.ca MUSICIAN’S CORN ROAST (30th Anniversary) Sunday August 20 from noon – 8 p.m. Paul and Charlene Wasson invite everyone to the annual corn roast held in memory of Larry Dee. Professional musicians headline the festivities. As well, there will be a motorcycle show and shine, open to all makes and models, in memory of Larry and Liz Johnson. BYOB and lawn chairs. Location4790 McKee Rd., off Hwy 57 Blackstock Admission $10 per person – Kids 12 and under free (when accompanied by an adult) Information musicianscornroast@yahoo.ca Proceeds benefit the Port Perry and Blackstock Lions Club Scugog Shores Museum PIONEER DAY Sunday August 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. See the Museum Village come to life as it rings to the sounds of the blacksmith, woodwright, printing press, steam engines and many other heritage demonstrations. Taste traditional treats and observe local craftspeople at work. Regular admission applies. Location Scugog Shores Museum 16210 Island Rd., Port Perry Information 905-985-8698 x 103 www.scugogshoresmuseum.ca Town Hall 1873 Presented by Bill Culp Productions NO SUGAR TONIGHT Saturday August 26 at 8 p.m. Celebrating the music of three legendary Canadian artists: The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton Cummings. Rock with a great night of Canadian music. Location Town Hall 1873 Theatre 203 Queen St., Port Perry Tickets $39 all ages Information 905-985-8181 or www.townhall1873.ca What’ s Up Scugog? ` (continued from page 35)