b'What s Up` Scugog? Greenbank Folk Music Society presents Town Hall Theatre Port Perry Optical presentsSONGS FOR A SNOWY EVENINGBOREAL DECEMBER SHOWS DURHAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRASaturday December 7 at 8 p.m.Saturday December 14 at 8 p.m.JOY TO THE WORLD(continued from page 65) We are thrilled to welcome the ladies of Boreal to kick offThe Beatles Tribute Show (tickets $39) Sunday December 15 at 2:30 p.m.the holiday season.Friday December 20 at 8 p.m.Join Durham Chamber Orchestra, with Conductor/Music WindReach Farm Guelph musicians TannisElvis: Blue Christmas (tickets $39) Director Carlos Bastidas and Durhams Resound Choir HOLLY JOLLY JUBILEE OPEN HOUSE Slimmon and KatherineInformation/Ticketstownhall1873.caand talented local vocalist Curtis Hadden. Refreshments Saturday December 7 from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Wheatley will be joined by_______________________________________________ included.their new band mate, AngieLocationTown Hall Theatre This popular event has numerous activities runningNussey, from Orillia toJazz at Jesters Court 302 Queen St., Port Perrythroughout the day, including visits and photos with Santa,perform their show SongsTickets$25 www.townhall1873.ca opportunities to meet the animals, wagon rides, childrensFor The Snowy Season. LAURA HUBERT SINGS_______________________________________________crafts, a Christmas Market and pony rides. Great day withWith glorious voices,FOR USfun activities for all ages. stunning harmonies, humourous stories and top-notch songSunday December 15 at 7 p.m.PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRYLocation WindReach Farm, (indoor Equestrian Centre) writing, Boreal celebrates the coming of winter and the spiritA Fun and Funky Holiday GatheringTuesday December 17 from 10 a.m.noon312 Townline Rd., Ashburn of the holiday season. Angie is a beautiful singer and greatfor Music LoversTHE DUKES (DURHAM UKULELE KLUB)Entrance fee$25 per car pianist who writes both incredibly moving and downrightPeter Hill: Tickles the Ivories This ensemble will offer some of their favourite tunes as _______________________________________________ funny songs. She hails from Lively, Ontario (near Sudbury)Chris Gale: Golden Sax well as some seasonal Christmas songs to get everyone in SCS Musicals presents and has plenty of; you guessed it, snowy songs. Who knows who might drop in and sing a song? the holiday spirit. Also, for your viewing pleasure the Open NUNCRACKERS, THE NUNSENSETheir show is the perfect antidote to a cold winters night.Studio Art Interest Group will have some of their artwork CHRISTMAS MUSICAL! Their songs conjure up vivid sights and sounds thatLauras voice sears and soothes its way down your throatcreated over the past year.every Canadian would fondly recognize: pine brancheslike thenest Brandy. LocationHope ChurchNow through December 7Discover why Nunsense is habit-forming! Join us at thebending low, squirrels footprints in the snow, winters hush,Reserve ASAP. 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perryconvent of the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they deliver ashoveling, the sound of slap shots off the boards. TheirLocationJesters Court Upstairs Information www.portperryprobus.com sleigh-load of holiday hilarity with NUNCRACKERS: Therapport, both with each other and with the audience, isMusic Charge$20 per person _______________________________________________Nunsense Christmas Musical! Nuncrackers will make youwarm, friendly, and genuine. Reservationslynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz.com Scugog Memorial Public LibraryLocation_______________________________________________ laugh, and will very likely tug at your heartstrings. Its theGreenbank Centennial Hall,ISRAEL THROUGH THE LENS OF perfect way to make the holiday season merry and bright!Hwy. 12, Greenbank Theatre on the RidgeJONATHAN VAN BILSENAdmission$30Available at:LocationTown Hall Theatre THE CHRISTMAS TREE Tuesday December 17 at 2 p.m.POE Design, 302 Queen St., Port Perry 146 Queen St., Port Perry905-985-0060 A one act play by Norm Foster Join us for this one-hour presentation on professional Tickets $28 ea, Group rate tickets available. Sunday December 15 at 1 pm. 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. photographer and world-traveller Jonathan van Bilsens Blue Heron Books, 905-985-8181 or www.townhalltheatre.caThis delightful one act play islled with laughs, heartacherecent visit to Israel._______________________________________________ 62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge905-852-4282 and good old-fashioned Christmas spirit. Featuring DuncanThis program is free of charge, but pre-registration is Scugog Memorial Public Library or phone 905-985-8351 to reserve tickets Gibson-Lockhart and Frances Loiselle. Each performance isrequired.HOLIDAY FAMILY CONCERT AND UKULELEwww.greenbankfolkmusic.caapproximately 35 minutes, no intermission. LocationScugog Memorial Public Libraryand on FacebookJAM WITH THE DUKES _______________________________________________Limited seating. 231 Water St., Port PerrySaturday December 7 at 2 p.m. LocationOld Flame Brewery (courtyard)Information 905-985-7686 x101 and to register. Seagrave United Church Kick off the holiday season with this fun and family-friendly135 Perry St., Port Perryconcert featuring local ukulele club, The Dukes CHRISTMAS OUT TO LUNCH Admission$10 cover at the door, $15 advance Tuesday December 10 at noonPre-registration is not required. preferred seating online only at LocationThis lunch is being held in the Friendship Hall and will be awww.theatreontheridge.caPlease turn to page 68Scugog Memorial Public Library free will offering or a donation of non-perishable food items 231 Water St., Port Perry _______________________________________________ for the Scugog Food Bank. Hope to see you.LocationSeagrave United ChurchGREENBANK BLACKLIGHT PUPPETEERS15 Coryell St., Seagrave Sunday December 8 at 3 p.m. _______________________________________________ DURHAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRAThe Greenbank Blacklight Puppeteers bring you theTheatre on the Ridgefeelings of wonder, awe, excitement, and fun with theirSTAGED READING: ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE Joy to the Worldholiday-themed show perfect entertainment for families, children and the young at heart! Greenbank BlacklightSaturday December 14 at 7 p.m.Puppeteers are local youth (gr. 7-12) who bring ChristmasThe classic holiday favourite, featuring artists and guestsConductor:joy and magic to our community.*This is a special bene tof Theatre on the Ridge. Approximately 2 hours withwith Guest VocalistCurtis Hadden & Resound Choir CarlosBastidasperformance, supporting the Town Hall Theatre. Tickets $10intermission. Dec 15/19 Town Hall Theatre Tickets: $25 townhalltheatre.caea or $8 ea if you purchase 4 or more.LocationAnglican Church of the Ascension LocationTown Hall Theatre 266 North St., Port PerryEnjoy an afternoon of your favourite festive music Ode to Joy, 302 Queen St., Port Perry Admission$10 at the door, $15 in advance Carol of the Bells. Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, Holiday Sing Along and more TicketsAvailable at 905-985-8181 orpreferred seating online at www.townhalltheatre.cawww.theatreontheridge.caFOCUS - DECEMBER 201967Please turn to page 45World'