Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Oklahoma!Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIPerformed by Blythe Wilson, Dan Chameroy, Nora McLellan Jonathan Ellul, Kyle Blair, Lindsay Thomas, David W. Keeley and company.Director & Choreographer: Donna FeoreStratford FestivalFestival Theatre April 10 to November 4, 2007 Live! On StageReview by Mary Alderson Oklahoma!, this year’s musical at Stratford’s Festival Theatre, [...]
Perfect WeddingBy Robin HawdonPerformed by Paul Brown, Colin Doyle, Joanna Douglas, Amber Montrose, Monica Nowak, Perrie Olthuis, Ari Weinberg. Directed by Michael LamportVictoria Playhouse, Petrolia July 3 – 21, 2007 Live! On StageReview by Mary Alderson Perfect Wedding, currently on stage at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is the perfect British farce – there are doors being [...]
To Kill a MockingbirdBased upon the novel by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher SergelPerformed by Peter Donaldson, Abigail Winter-Culliford et al.Directed by Susan H. SchulmanAvon Theatre – Stratford Festival April 30 to October 27, 2007 Live! On StageReview by Mary Alderson When Harper Lee wrote her only novel in 1960, she and her editor didn’t [...]
We Will Rock YouMusic by Queen, Book by Ben EltonPerformed by Toronto CastDirected by Ben EltonProduced by David & Ed Mirvish & Kimsa GroupCanon Theatre, Toronto Live! On StageReview by Mary Alderson We Will Rock You, or as it’s more commonly known, the Queen musical, will thrill anyone who grew up in the seventies and [...]
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard It should not be a surprise that our community has a lot of talented people. Some of them are profiled in these pages each week, and I don’t imagine we’ll ever run out of people deserving of our attention. We have lots of local musicians, actors, dancers, artists and [...]
Grand Bend native joins ensemble cast for “best summer job ever” Lambton Main Street PlayersFunded by the Sarnia-Lambton Business Development CorporationVarious venues and times across Lambton county until August 25Grand Bend: Farmers’ Market July 18 and 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m.On the beach – August 3, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Huron Country Playhouse – August [...]
MOPAR Canadian NationalsGrand Bend MotorplexJuly 20 to 22Tickets: 519-238-7223 orhttp://www.grandbendmotorplex.com As told to Casey Lessard Rob Atchison is a three-time (2003-2005) IHRA world champion alcohol funny-car drag racer. The Londoner placed second last year and is currently ranked third in IHRA standings after four of 12 races. Atchison is one of a handful of Canadians [...]
July 18 to August 4Huron Country Playhouse(519) 238-6000 for tickets Story/photo by Casey Lessard Lovers brought together by the Vietnam war bring a tragic turn to the Huron Country Playhouse’s next production, Miss Saigon. While most of the fare on display this summer has been upbeat entertainment, the tragic love story of Miss Saigon is [...]
Until August 18Huron Country Playhouse(519) 238-6000 for tickets(519) 614-3614 to win tickets Click here to enter to win tickets! Story/photo by Casey Lessard Whether you’ve dropped a baby, faced a diaper-pail tidal wave, shot milk from your breast or left your child on the roof of a moving vehicle, you know being a mom is [...]
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard I hope you’re all enjoying your summer holidays. I suppose you’re out there swimming and playing different kinds of outdoor games and sports. Not to be a nag, but I truly think it would be a good idea for you to take a break now and then from the physical [...]
Yoga Workshop With Elisabeth MichielsenOm Sweet Om Yoga Studio141 Main StreetAilsa CraigSunday, July 29th 1 – 5 p.m.To register: call Elisabeth at (250) 338-4263, (519) 294-0112 after July 24), or bodyheartsoul@shaw.caCost: $40 (or sliding scale) – 50% of the profits go to “The House that Jack Built” charity, which builds homes for needy Haitians. With [...]
Not So Pro Beach VolleyballGrand Bend Main BeachJuly 20-221-866-NOT-SO-PRO to register You could be one of the hundreds of volleyball players or spectators at this weekend’s 5th annual Grand Bend Not So Pro beach volleyball tournament. Last year, the tournament hosted 85 teams, with a total of more than 650 players. This year’s roster is [...]
Star Dust dinner theatre Grand Opening245 Main Street, ParkhillJuly 28 – 5 p.m. and July 29 – 1 p.m.(519) 294-1141 for tickets ($39.95) Lovers of music from the 50s and 60s have a venue to enjoy tunes and a meal at the Star Dust dinner theatre, which will open at the end of the month [...]
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton My husband and I are ‘dog people’ and part of our balanced lifestyle is to own a dog. Since we have lived on our country property in Ailsa Craig, we have always had a Labrador Retriever. Molson, a shiny, sleek, black lab, was one of these beloved pets. Even when [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin There are many reasons golfers slice. The student has to understand that the club head must be delivered to the ball squarely to impact from a slightly inside path. From there the club head moves through the impact zone to the target and then to the inside path again.The most common [...]
UPDATE:Here are the winners of the Playhouse ticket giveaway: Miss Saigon:Lana Shelton-SeysJenny TrueSherry SelvesPatrick Adrian Mom’s the Word:Carrie HohnerLisa McBrideSuzanne TonerDeb McNair
The people behind the scenes are often the ones who never get the credit they deserve. As I face every new issue of the Grand Bend Strip, Anjhela is a tower of strength and keeps encouraging me to push ahead. As of this week, she understands my struggles first-hand. She typed in almost all of [...]
Playhouse presentation of Norm Foster/Leslie Arden collaboration will make you laugh, shout and cheer The Last ResortUntil July 14Huron Country Playhouse(519) 238-6000 for tickets Story and photos by Casey Lessard For a guaranteed good night out, book yourself a spot at the Last Resort, playing now at the Huron Country Playhouse. The play is masterfully [...]
around the Bend (players)Wednesdays – Grand Bend Farmers’ Market; other dates and locations: see website Interview & photos by Casey Lessard aroundtheBend(players) are seven University of Windsor theatre students living in Grand Bend for the summer and performing street theatre at venues including Evinc Studios, the Grand Bend Farmers’ Market and the Lakeview Café. What [...]
Impress your playing partners by playing well and have bragging rights the next time you play. Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Here a few ideas to help you enjoy your round:• Try to find out as much as possible about the course you are going to play. If the course has a website look for details [...]
Highway 21 north of Grand Bend(800) 387-2324 or (519) 238-2324Pro shop (519) 238-8060 Information from Colin ScatcherdHours:7 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekend – $37.50/18 holes. Weekday – $32.50/18 holes. Carts – $32.50. Specials – $10 Tuesdays (after 1 p.m.). Monday to Thursday -$34 per person including shared cart, based on two people Owners:Dave [...]
Highway 216 miles north of Grand Bend(519) 236-4030 Information from Chris MasseHours:7 a.m. to 7 p.m. approximately Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekend – $35/18 holes; $22/9 holes. Weekday $30/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Carts – $30/18 holes, $20/9 holes Owner(s):Archie Masse Year established:1981 Skill level of golfers:Wide variety. We get scratch golfers and hackers. Slope rating 117 [...]
9767 Port Franks RoadOff Highway 21 at Port Franks(519) 243-1800 Information from Cameron RankinHours:6:30 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekends and holidays – $30/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Monday to Friday – $26/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Carts – add $12/18 holes, $10/9 holes Owners:Stubbs, Brown and Walden families Golf pro’s name:Cameron Rankin, CPGA professional Year [...]
8395 Decker Side Rd, just off Highway 79, southeast of Thedford(519) 296-4653 Information from Pete OverholtHours:6 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekends – $35/18 holes; $21/9 holes. Weekday – $30/18 holes, $18/9 holes. Carts (all week) – $30 Owners:Stubbs, Brown, Walden families. Year established:1993 Skill level of golfers:Moderate. It suits all levels of players. [...]
