FOCUS - DECEMBER 2018 59 Greenbank Folk Music Society THE MARIGOLDS Saturday December 8 at 8 p.m. Suzie Vinnick: Lead Guitar Caitlin Hanford: Rhythm Guitar Gwen Swick: Electric Bass Randall Coryell: Drums The Marigolds are part bluesy, part jazzy, and part traditional country and bluegrass, specializing in angelic harmonies and gutsy playing. Delivering with skill and grace, the Marigolds are a roots-music super group in full bloom. In 2010 the Marigolds were nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. They were here before and everyone loved them! We’re so happy to have them back again. You won’t want to miss their beauty and brilliance! * Note that this is not a Christmas show as such. Location Greenbank Centennial Hall, Hwy 12, Greenbank Admission $25 POE Design, 146 Queen St., Port Perry • 905-985-0060 Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St., W., Uxbridge • 905-852-4282 or phone 905-985-8351 to reserve tickets www.greenbankfolkmusic.ca and on Facebook _______________________________________________ St. John’s Presbyterian Church COMMUNITY CAROL SING Wednesday December 12 at 7 p.m. You are warmly invited to join us with special guests from Port Perry High School. Free admission – freewill offering. Accessible building. Location St. John’s Presbyterian Church 319 Queen St., Port Perry _______________________________________________ Durham Chamber Orchestra THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS Sunday December 16 at 2:30 p.m. The orchestra welcomes Irwin Smith, a local, charming piano vocalist and features trumpet soloist Andrea George and storyteller Dianne Chandler. Join the orchestra and host Jonathan van Bilsen for an enchanting seasonal soiree with refreshments included. Location Town Hall 1873 302 Queen St., Port Perry Admission $25 Information www.townhall1873.ca or 905-985-8181 Port Perry United Church THE 69TH ANNUAL CHORALFEST Sunday December 16 at 4 p.m. Featuring Port Perry United Church Choirs with special guest Karina Bray. Our gift to the community. Free will offering. Location Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry Information www.portperryunited.com _______________________________________________ PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY Tuesday December 18 at 10 a.m. – noon The DUKES (Durham Ukulele Klub) This ensemble will offer some of their favourite tunes as well as some seasonal Christmas songs to get everyone into the holiday spirit. You may recognize some of the group, as they also belong to our PROBUS club. In addition, the Open Art interest group will have a display of their work for the members. Location Hope Church 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry Information www.portperryprobus.com _______________________________________________ COMMUNITY WOMEN’S EVENT Thursday December 20 at 10 a.m. – doors open at 9:45 a.m. Featuring Special Guest – Kim Phuc Hosted by Caesarea Christian Fellowship and Emmanuel Community Church. Everyone is invited. Proceeds from all ticket sales will go to The KIM Foundation. Location Emmanuel Community Church 1680 Reach St., Port Perry Admission $5 in advance Information 905-985-4441 or 905-985-3948 _______________________________________________ at jester’s court Love to the music lovers in Port Perry. See you in 2019! Lynn McDonald To submit your upcoming event email focus@focusonscugog.com by the 8th of the month, one month before you need it to be published.