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RECORD WEEK Arts and Entertainment Magazine August 27-September 3, 1999 I if : mSm TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT Don’t let the government steal 50% of your savings!!! If you have over $100.000 in Savings, You Must attend this free workshop! TUESDAY111 TUESDAY August 31st, from 7:30 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.at l’Etoile sur le Lac.1150 rue Principale, Magog Investors Group" Please call NOW to reserve your seat at (819) 566-0666 or 1 (800) 569-4662 (If you are already an Investors Group Client, please contact your representative) Sponsored by- AL & DAVE Townshipsw eek *”" 1 i ' «THE» .— page 2 August 27-September 3, 1999 Talk oj the Townships Teens sing about brotherly love By Tanya Tkach Record Correspondent Teenagers participating in the Eastern Townships Choir Camp from Aug.18 -22 sang about brotherly love last Sunday during the Holy Communion Service at St.Luke’s Anglican Church in Waterloo.Four years ago Gwenda Wells, interim rector for Anglican churches in Waterloo, Foster and Granby, started the choir camp program as a project for the participating churches.Wells is currently ecumenical chaplain at McGill University.“Gwenda felt that this was a way of getting people together,” said Sue Eldridge, St.Luke’s parishioner and co-director of the choir day camp along with Beiyl Fee.Rev.George Campbell, part-time minister at St.Luke’s and St.James, took an active role in the camp this year.“I’m just here to help even though I’m officially retired.I’m also making sure that the congregation does the work rather than the cleigy,” said Rev.Campbell.“It’s open to anyone who wants to come and learn how to sing.” During the first four years, teens from Famham, Bedford, Cowansville, Knowlton rdmd Mgracte * * 81 Mi&ZS Young people join voices in friendship.TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT and Montreal ppartidpated.Counsellors Jennifer Brunton, Chris Muller and Kathryn Neely have been attending the choir camp for four years.“The singing part is mainly for the kids,” added Brunton.The other two counsellors Sonia Giroux and Jennifer Tevyaw were play- ing games with the children.Shannon Newley and Dana Martin, both in their second year at the camp, enjoyed the day’s activity at Bromont’s water slides and were looking forward to playing mini putt on Saturday.Brunton mentioned that the kids were looking forward to Saturday night’s at camp sleep-over at St.Luke’s.Chris Grocholski, organist at Trinity Memorial in Notre Dame de Grace in Montreal, who has been directing the camp choir along with Vicky Buothot from Cowansville for the last three years said that he enjoyed working with the kids.“This year Vicky and I picked a variety of spiritual songs, some from other countries such as Jamaica, and Barbados,” said Grocholski.Petley said the camp was originally initiated as a place for kids from the city and country to intermingle.“But now it’s basically kids from the Townships,” slie said “In a family oftwo or three kids, it costs $35 for the first child and $20 for each of the other children,” she added.The Anglican Dioceses from Montreal offers help in the form of grants.Besides discussions and bible study, the Youth Group has planned activities such as bowling and swimming or trips to Vermont.St.Luke’s Youth Group will be starting again in the fall.For information call either Jo-Anne Petley at (450)372-8354 or Suzanne Eldridge at (450)776-6914.THE LANCASTER FAIR Lancaster, New Hampshire Wed., September 1 through Labor Day Mon., September 6 GREAT ENTERTAINMENT • Ricky Van Shelton • • Toyota Hollywood Stunt Show • • Demolition Derby • • 4-Wheel Drive Pull • • “Big Rig" Truck Pull • • Helicopter Rides • Giant Midway! 4-H Exhibits Exhibition Halls Sheepdog Trials Oxen and Cattle Shows Horse Shows Horse Pulling Draft Horse Show Pony Pulling Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull Farm Tractor Pull For more information call (603) 788-4531 wwwJancasterfair.com WEDNESDAY SEPT.1*6 p.m.4TH ANNUAL CRUISE NIGHT ANTIQUE CAR & TRUCKS THURSDAY SEPT.2 THE SHIFTERS ROCK BAND • 7 P.M.SHEEPDOG TRIALS • 11 A.M.FRIDAY SEPT.3*3 & 8 p.m.TOYOTA HOLLYWOOD STUNT SHOW FEATURING TIM CHITWOOD SUNDAY SEPT.5 4 WHEEL DRIVE PULL • 4 P.M."BIG RIG" TRUCK PULL • 1 PJVL SATURDAY SEPT.4 • 2 p.m.& 7 p.m.RICK VAN SHELTON MONDAY SEPT.6 FARM TRACTOR PULLS 10 AJVL DEMOLITION DERBY 1 PJVL Including 4 Cylinder Class Main Grandstand TOO MUCH TROUBLE ROCK BAND 5:30 PJVL Main Grandstand August 27-September 3, 1999 page 3 Torpnships'w eek Rebel with a canvas Dunham teen exhibits works in graphite By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Dunham Do you remember what life was really like as a teen, that feeling of going through a temporary but seemingly endless passage en route to adulthood?Of the struggle to establish an identity apart from one’s parents?How many of us have the talent or patience to commit that passage to paper, either in art or in prose?Jennifer Tannahill is an 18-year Dunham resident and student of fine arts who has done just that.Tannahill’s works are being co-exhibited with those of her mother Linda Hobley at the Dunham Library.The library, which doubles as a community arts center and tourist bureau, has a gallery that until the end of August, will house the works of the mother and daughter team.Hobley’s works, hyperrealistic portraits of fruits and flowers in their natural setting, have been exhibited throughout the area, most recently in Brossard.For her daughter Jennifer, the show is a small first step into the world of solo exhibition.Tannahill, a graduate of Sacre Coeur High School in Granby, recently completed her first year at Champlain Col- CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Teen artist Jennifer Tannahill and her pen and ink self-portrait “Alice in Wonderland II." lege in St-Lambert where she studies fine arts.Growing up with a parent/artist in the household made art a natural part of her upbringing.“I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pen.Mom always encouraged me,” said Jennifer, who is working for the summer at the Dunham tourist bureau where her work in charcoal and pen and ink is on display.Experimentation and rebellion are eternal teen themes; only the symbols and contexts change with time.Thus, it is entertaining to see Tannahill’s “Alice in Wonderland II”, a self-portrait.In the background is an object that might easily be overlooked on a casual glance until she points out that it is a tongue ring.“Alice” portrays the tongue ring that Jennifer herself sports Now Air Conditioned! 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“Statue of a Fool,” “I’ve Cried My Last Tear For You,” “I Meant Every Word He Said,” and “Life’s Little Ups & Downs.” A nice mix of honky tonk music and rockabilly has been one of the qualities of Shelton’s recording.The talented singer-songwriter followed up with Backroads in 1991 a beautiful collection showing how Shelton was equally at ease with a rocking backbeat or a touching ballad.On this album he ventured into new territory singing a duet with super star Dolly Parton.“Rockin’ Years,” became a chart-topper.The song’s video was named CMT’s number-one video of 1991.Other recordings followed, such as the Greatest Hits Plus in 1992, A Bridge I Didn’t Burn in 1993, Love and Honor in 1994.Much of Van Shelton’s enormous success can be at-tributed to the diversity of his material and the genuine emotions he can put into a song.He can rock the house with a classic like “Wear My Ring Around Your Neck,” a song he recorded for the movie Honeymoon in Vegas, or bring tears to the eye with “Life Turned Her That Way.” More lately Van Shelton has decided to expand his horizons with a Gospel album and children’s books such as “Tales from a Duck Named Quacker.” No doubt it will be a pleasure for country music fans to get a chance to see this great artist perform live.Nabbing Ricky Van Shelton is really a coup de maître for organizers of the Lancaster Fair who have constantly been improving the quality of the shows they feature at their annual fair.You can reserve your tickets ($12) in advance by calling (603) 636-2845 Winner of Paul Brandt Contest Carole Bailey of Mansonville is the winner of the pair of tickets to see Paul Brandt at the Brome Fair, plus admission for two to the fairgrounds and a wonderful dinner for two at Auberge West Brome! Have a great week and keep your country state of mind! Read The Record -AndHave A Swingin’ Good Time! Townshipsw eek — ¦ THE ¦ ' .' " " August 27-September 3, 1999 page 5 Cover Story TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT ¦ Paul Giddings, ]oey Lambert, John Cameron, Derek Charby and Ryan Clarkson.first CD produced entirely in the Townships.Anything But Reason mixes it up musically Brome Lake band h elping comm unity while making music By Tanya Tkach Record Correspondent Knowlton There will be plenty to celebrate when Anything But Reason, a rising home-grown band comprised of four young men from Brome Lake will launch its first C.D.on Friday Sept.l at the Thirsty Boot.Band members Joey Lambert lead singer, Paul Giddings on drums, Derek Charby as bassist, and Ryan Clarkson playing guitar had to scrimp and save to meet the $4,000 cost of the CD.To boost sales and to cover their expenses while helping the community, the young band members decided to sell their 500 C.D.S at $12 to those willing to donate food to the Town of Brome Lake Food Bank.Otherwise, the going price is $15.“We’re going to play for charity as much as we can, but we decided to help our home base first," said Lambert, spokesman for the group.Ann Page, a volunteer with the food bank, said the band members wanted to promote their band and music by doing something for the community She added that Lambert became aware of the food bank through his involvement with the Community Center in Knowlton where he worked in the parks program during the summer.“It’s very admirable for the boys to do this,” she said.The band is proud of the fact that their music, the recording, graphics, and technical aspects of their first C.D.were entirely made in the Eastern Townships.“We started recording our own music in January ‘99 at the Cameron household in Fulford.We can’t stress enough how much the Cameron family helped us.John (Cameron) is our sound technician,” said Lambert born and raised in Fulford.“John has such a knowledge of music, he was a godsend for us, he did everything,” said 20 year old Charby the youngest member.The boys are also extremely grateful to Thirsty Boot owner Lindsay White who gave them their first real break.“He let us come in for free in April ‘98.When we played there on New Year’s Eve people passed around a hat to keep us playing and we made an extra $50.We did very well at Sunnymeade too - before then we hadn’t been recognized.The boys enjoy playing for the kids at the Community Center in Knowlton -their latest gig was on Aug.13 -where they said they feel like rock stars signing autographs.“I love that because our music is not out of control, it’s not punk.We’re a modern rock band,” said Lambert.The group’s music is an eclectic mixture of sounds from different bands from the 50’s to the 90’s.Cameron added that their style of music is difficult to categorize.“There are millions of songs out there and it’s hard to come up with new stuff.“All the stuff we hear influences our music, Paul’s a Led Zeppelin fan, Ryan loves the glamorous rock of the 80’s and Derek -1 find him very trendy - he likes everything that’s good on the radio today.For me, Canadian music can do no wrong,” said Lambert a fan of Pearl Jam and the Tragically Hip.Charby’s favourite band is also The Tragically Hip.“They’re so diversified in the types of music they can play on each of their albums.They’re very influential artists - a very inspirational band,” he added.Paul Giddings the oldest and latest member of the band noted that it was the bands of the late 60s and early 70s such as Guess Who and Rush that put the Canadian music scene on the map.“My favourite (Canadian) band is Rush,” added Charby quickly.“We don’t all agree on that,” said the others amidst laughter.This unique band not only enjoys creating original music, they look forward to making people happy while contributing to their community.“We’re in a position to help and that’s what we’re striving for.The more popular we get, the more we can do for the community,” the band members agreed.Aside from their appearance at the Thirsty Boot on Sept.3, you can catch this band’s new sound during Township-pers Day on Sept.18 at the Lion’s Park.Their C.D.is available from members during their performances or by calling the band at (450) 242-1253. Townshipsw eek page 6 August 27-September 3, 1999 RECORD RECORD STRAITORD FESTIVAL Fall Weekend Getaway at the Stratford Festival Win a memorable weekend for two at the prestigious festival in picturesque Stratford, Ontario Friday, Nov.5, to Sunday, Nov.7, 1999 • Spend two nights at the Swan Motel relaxing in a tranquil country setting five minutes from downtown.With Colleen and Peter as your hosts, you’ll enjoy a tastefully appointed room, beautifully landscaped grounds with Victorian gazebo and coffee and muffins each morning.• Enjoy the exquisite Festival Theatre production of The Tempest, Shakespeare’s final play starring the brilliant actor William Hutt.• See the heartwarming adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, starring Lucy Peacock and Ixiurel Thomson, both former Townshippers! • Tap your toes to the Broadway musical West Side Story at the Avon Theatre, starring Tyley Ross and Ma-Anne Dioniso, both of Miss Saigon fame.• Take a fascinating guided tour of the Festival Theatre stage, backstage, underworld and production areas.• Walk through theatre history with an eye-popping tour of the Festival’s Warehouse of Costumes and Properties and try on genuine Stratford Festival costumes yourself.• Have lunch at Tony’s Bistro and enjoy Antony Edwards’s international cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.• Enjoy a scrumptious gourmet dinner at the Sun Room Restaurant, a 16-year tradition at Stratford with Frances Evans as your hostess.• Take a walk on the wild side with the cosmopolitan cuisine at Tapuz.For a chance at The Record’s Stratford Festival weekend getaway, fill out the form below and send your response to Stratford Getaway, The Record, 257 Queen St., Lennoxville, JIM 1K7, or 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, JOE 1V0.No photocopies, fexes or e-mails will be accepted The deadline is Monday, Sept 20, at 4 p.m.The winner will be chosen at random from the correct responses and be the subject of a story in the Townships Week edition of Sept 24.Good luck and good theatre! Name:_____________________________________ Address: Telephone No,: Question: West Side Story tells the tale of ill-fated lovers Tony and who?__________ SWAN MOTEL Paul Gross, Uta Hagen to perform at Stratford Festival in 2000 Staff Canadian actor Paul Gross, best-known for his role as an RCMP Constable on the popular TV series Due South, and Tony Awardwinning actor Uta Hagen will appear at the Stratford Festival in 2000.Stratford Festival Artistic Director Richard Monette announced that Gross will be making his Stratford debut playing the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet and Hagen will play the lead role in Collected Stories by Donald Margulies.Gross will also play the role of Jack, 14th Earl of Gurney, in Peter Barnes’s The Ruling Class."I saw Paul play Romeo nearly 15 years ago, and was impressed by his comfort with and handling of Shakespeare’s text as well as his magnificent charisma,'1 said Monette."I have offered Paul several roles at Stratford in recent years, but his schedule would not permit a nine-month commitment to the Festival.I am delighted that Paul is finally coming to Stratford to perform the role of Hamlet.He is a major Canadian talent, whose work on stage, television and film has been much admired and celebrated.I’m very much looking forward to working with Paul next year." "Hamlet?!?I thought Richard said ‘omelette’ and I was really hungry, so I nodded," joked Gross."Since I discovered my error, I've been reading volumes and at this point I can confidently say I have no idea what this bottomless play is about (although I think it's appalling the way he treats his three daughters).I'm avidly looking forward to both the challenge and to joining the venerable Festival company." Last produced at the Festival in 1994, Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and thought-provoking plays.This will be the seventh time the Festival has presented it over its 48-year history.Gross joins a distinguished list of leading men who have played the role of the Danish Prince at Stratford - Christopher Plummer, Kenneth Welsh, Uta Hagen will share Collected Stories.\ , ¦ a w Paul Gross.from Constable Brent Fraser to Hamlet.Richard Monette, Nicholas Pennell, Brent Carver, Colm Feore and Stephen Ouimette.Uta Hagen, who starred in Collected Stories off-Broadway for the past two years, received a special Tony Award in recognition of her lifetime achievement in theatre in June."Uta Hagen is a legendary figure to anyone in the theatre world - not just as a superb actor herself but as one of the greatest teachers of theatre in the world," said Monette."Like Stanislavsky's An Actor Prepares, her book Respect for Acting is one of the most inspired and inspiring manifestos of our art that I know.I'm thrilled beyond words at the prospect of having her at Stratford in 2000.It will be a truly millennial event." "In my 62 years of acting, I've never had the pleasure of working at Stratford," Hagen said."I'm honoured that Richard has asked me to join him in the Festival's 2000 season." Collected Stories is a drama about the relationship between an accomplished writer (Hagen) and a gifted graduate student.The play follows the relationship between the two women as it grows from professor-pupil formality to friendship and, finally, mother-daughter intimacy.Hamlet will begin preview performances May 3, 2000, and play in repertory through Nov.5, 2000, at the Festival Theatre.The Ruling Class will begin preview performances at the Avon Theatre June 11 and play in repertory until Nov.4.Collected Stories will play at the Tom Patterson Theatre during the month of August for a four-week engagement For more information, call the Festival at 1-800-561-1233. Tdwnships'w eek ¦ THE ¦ — August 27-September 3, 1999 page 7 Art Get them to the gallery! - Coordinator PERRY BEATON/SPECLU TO THE RECORD 4: '(l if u€v&e Gaëtane Verna.‘I have enough exhibitions that would be of interest to different types of people.’ By Catherine Dean Record Correspondent Gaëtane Verna, coordinator of the Bishop’s University Art Gallery, said she is looking forward to bringing in exciting new shows and people of all ages.“My goal here is that students from the university, children, everyone from the community of Lennoxville at large.,” Verna paused.“1 would be really happy if everybody could say, ‘I went to the gallery,’ at least once this year.I have enough exhibitions that would be of interest to different types of people.” Verna said she would like to develop programs with the various schools in town.“Last year we brought the class from Panda Day Care and we would like to do this again.I would like in terms of the whole season to see which shows would be more appealing and more interesting to different age groups,” she said.Verna is very open to help from volunteers from Lennoxville and the University.The first exhibit, intimate photographic portraits exploring relationships by Laura Letinsky entitled “Venus Inferred” (a sly reference to von Sacher-Masôch’s “Venus in Furs”) will kick off the season.Letinsky, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, explores issues of subjectivity of the photographer and male/female roles in sexuality.An October exhibition promises to be topical and historical.“‘The Starving Can’t Eat Stone’ is a figurative painting exhibition which bases itself on historical documents,” said Verna.“The painter is very good with colours.I liked the historical and socio-political background he included in his work.The basic subject matter stems from the Irish migration in the 1840s.He is looking at the idea of depriving a group of people of food and how that gives more power to the dom- inant culture.” “He explores the same idea with the First Nations people in the prairies - how all the bisons were killed, which destroyed their way of life and led to the colonization of the West.He looks at how contemporary famines have deprived people of their basic needs with attention to Rwanda and Bosnia.We should do a gallery talk with the artist.” The third exhibit of the fall season will dovetail v/ith a dance recital at Centennial Theatre.“Luce Couture is bringing a contemporary dance company to the university.The director and choreographer of La Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreault also creates paintings.We decided to do a small exhibition of three weeks of his visual art production and will definitely have a gallery talk where we can discuss why as a choreographer he feels the need to create paintings and how one art feeds off the other,” Verna said.In January, the gallery collaborates with a Sherbrooke museum for a photography exhibition.“Le Museé des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke received a donation by a prominent Montreal lawyer from Sherbrooke, Luc LaRochelle.Three hundred works were donated.” The photographs will be displayed at the university art gallery.“Mr.LaRochelle is a very passionate man,” Verna explained.“His quest in the photography collection is to try to bring together elements which are representative of the history of photography.In the body of work he has given, we are able to trace a contemporary history of modern photography from the late 1800s to now.” A mid-February to April show by Fabienne Lasserre situates us squarely in the 20th century.“Lasserre is a young artist who uses the installation of televisions - the screens - as her canvas,” Verna said.The two last events will be a student show and one that will showcase artists from the Eastern Townships.“Before, the gallery’s mandate was very regional.We have moved away from that, but we wanted to keep track of local production.We encourage submissions from established artists and curators from the Eastern Townships.A jury of four will decide what this exhibition will look like depending on what is sent out - whether it be group shows or individual shows.” The first show, “Venus Inferred” by Laura Letinsky, opens Sept.8 with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m.The show runs until Oct.17.Exhibit listings are included in this year's Centennial Theatre guide.BROM€ FRIG - €XPO RROAAC SEPTEMBER 3,4,5,6,1999 5 CCMA Awards Niduiov r»OcS Saturday 3:30 p.m.Paul &randt Juno Award Winner Country Male Vocalist Grandstand tickets: *15 Track (standing room):$20°° (Tx.included) oo Friday *7 p.m.“No Fences" Garth Brooks Tribute Act Sunday & p.m.George Fox Canadian Country Music Award Winner Admission Adults: $&°° Children (under 12) *5°° Friday only $3.00 Senior Citizens crhooi Youth Day I3ig Parade Sunday - 1 p.m.Luc Leduc - The Duke off Magic E3irds off Prey Petti ng Zoo Sandy Ward Road House Sand Home Drew Dixie Sand Rainbow Country Clochers page 8 August 27-September 3, 1999 Townshipsw eek — w THE ¦ — — =Record= If hat's On .Music AU CAFÉ DU PALAIS presents PAUL SHINE for two acoustic shows on the terrasse from 7 to 10 p.m.Thursday and Friday, August 26 and 27.No admission.Tuesday, August 31 super Back to School SKA party with THE KINGPINS and THE VENUS.The Kingpins were the precurs-ers of the SKA movement in Canada.Two shows.Only $ 2.00.Wednesday, September 1 for the first time in Sherbrooke MOTHER’S MILK pays hommage to The Red Hot Chili Peppers.Only $5.00.Thursday and Friday, 2 and 3 September on the terrasse, the last of the acoustic evenings withTHE PAUL SHINE TRIO.From 7 to 10:30 p.m.No admission.Events SUMMER WORKSHOPS IN DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR for adults and young people 10 to 17 at the Elephant Bam in Georgeville.For information contact Denis Palmer 889-2549.THE MEMORY PROJECT: A SENIORS WRITING WORKSHOP, Monday afternoons beginning September 20 for 8 weeks at the Uplands Museum.Beginning and experienced writers welcome.Call Caroling at 849-7409.Afternoon Tea at UPLANDS MUSEUM, Lennoxville, Tuesdays to Fridays and Sunday afternoons, 3 - 4:30 p.m.Meet our maid Katie Kelly.She’s a character! Tea, goodies and museum tour - a great way to be entertained.Exhibitions by Townships Weavers, David Morgan and Denis Palmer.Information 564-0409.3RD ANNUAL LOB-BALL TOURNAMENT for the Montreal Children’s Hospital and B.M.P.Hospital at the Cowansville Ball Park, Saturday, August 28 at 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.Teams: M.H.Children’s Knowlton Pub, Sutton Firemen, 911 Cowansville and more.Husky Hockey team playing Mtl.Children’s at 12 noon.Proceeds to benefit hospitals.For information call (450) 266-1716.(Still space available).LENNOXVILLE QUILTERS SHOW & SALE September 10th & 11th, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.at 84 Queen Street, Lennoxville.Cost of admission $3.50 covers refreshments and door prizes.For further information please contact Madeline Irving, Scotstown, tel.(819) 657-4609.We would be very pleased to have you attend our show.The 16th annual ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW will be held on Aug.21&22 hum 9:30 a an.to 5:00 pan.at The Piggay Theatre.Great one-of-a-kind arts & crafts on sale in support of the Townships’ oldest English theatre.Admission $2.For more info, call (819) 842-2431.THE 135IH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ST.MARK, Acton Vale will take place August 29th, 1999 at 2 pan.with Rev.William Blizzard officiating, assisted by Rev.Ruth Matthews, Father Qaude Pre-fontaine and Rev.Pierre Paul Lafond.Mrs.Eunice Lloyd will play the organ.Refreshments following at Wurtele Garden.Any baked goods or articles would be appreciated for the white elephant sale in support of the church fund for re pairs and upkeep.Friends and relatives welcome.Information: (450) 546-3674.Theatre THE PIGGERY THEATRE.- THE COM-PLEAT WORKS OF WLLM SHKSPR (ABRIDGED) has had audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter all over the world.Even if you hate or are intimidated by Shakespeare, you will love this crude farce.This is a play not to be missed.Opens tonight and runs until Aug.28.Reserve your tickets now.Come early for dinner at The Posh Pig! Complete dinner for $19.50 (+ tax).For info, or reservations call (819) 842-2431.Exhibitions FRIENDS OF UPLANDS in Lennoxville invite you to visit their current exhibition of recent works by Denis Palmer and David Morgan, and to meet the artists on Sunday, August 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.at Uplands.THE MEMPHREMAGOG MUNICIPAL LIBRARY invites you to the vernissage of artist Gisèle Carrier, Tuesday, August 31, 1999 from 7 -10:30 p.m„ 61 Merry Nord in Magog.Wine and juice will be served.The show runs from August 31 to October 25, Tuesday to Sunday during regular Library hours.NORTH HATLEY LIBRARY Art Shows.All are welcome to the openings on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.From Aug.15 - 28 painting by Caroline George and bird sculptures by Richard Caton.From August 29 to September 11 the work of painter Nidoe Boileau will be presented.Vernissage: Sunday, Aug.29 from 4 to 6 p.m.Regular libraty hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.and Saturday from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.MISSISQUOI MUSEUM EXHIBITION OF OUR TREASURES: 100 Years Since the Founding of the Missisquoi Historical Society.The Museum is located at 2 River St., Stanbridge East, along Rte.202.Exhibition runs through Oct.10.Open daily from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.For details call the museum at (450) 248-3153.FREDERICK AMSDEN GALLERY and Sun life Canada present, until Sept.5 -1st ANNUAL EASTERN TOWNSHIPS ART COMPETITION.60 participating artists.Awards in several categories.531 Dufferin, Stanstead.Friday - Sunday, 12 -5 p.m.or by appt.Tel.(819) 876-5987.Five local artists have joined pART-ners in an EXHIBITION AND SALE of their works.July 1 to Oct.19,17 rue Principale, (Mocador Lane), Sutton.Open 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.Friday & Saturday -10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Sunday to Thursday.Info: (450) 538-6765.Now on display at THE PIGGERYTHE-ATRE GALLERY: works by Margot Graham Heyerhof and Caroline George.Pottery by Lucy Doheny will be exhibited throughout the season.The works of various artists will also be on display in our lounge area and restaurant.Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m„ except Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m.-l p.m.For information, call (819) 842-2431.Paintings by Cowansville wildlife artist MELBA DUKE MELS will be on display the month of August in Cowans- ville’s PUBLIC LIBRARY, located in the shopping centre.Come visit, bring your young people.Library hours in place.WINDOW TO THE PAST: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF J.J.PARKER illustrating life of the frontier from 1899 to the 1940s.A summer exhibition continuing until the end of September, ‘99, at COLBY-CURTIS MUSEUM, 535 Dufferin Rd., Stanstead.The museum, located in a stately 1859 neo-renaissance heritage house with its original furnishings, paintings and artifacts, has recently been enhanced by a lovely Victorian garden on its grounds.Afternoon tea served on reservation.Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 to 12 a.m.-1 to 5 p.m„ Saturday and Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Admission: $2.00 to $ 4.00, (819) 876-7322 Introducing PAINTINGS FROM MEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND QUEBEC by John and Ruth Quinlan of Knowlton, Quebec.Brome County Museum, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton, Private vernissage.Exhibition runs from September 4 to 13,10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Salas Magic i w * ' ** * * * • • * ?«.wïm * X* *< -