Join David Burrows and his talented friends for an afternoon of OPEN MIC to celebrate his milestone 200th episode of THE SHOW Saturday September 5 from 1 pm to 4 pm CLICK HERE for details Published on Aug 31, 2021 Episode #200 is here! Opening Segment: A recap of Mark Payne's 'I Love A Piano' at The Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. The Entertainment Scene: Anne Brown of the local International Symphony Orchestra talks about the organizations 58th season starting in October. Anne shares the specifics of the 'Be Dazzled' season and what to expect at this years performances. www.theiso.org In The Community: Latin, Jazz, musical group, 'Soles Haven' will be performing in support of Alzheimer Disease. Front man for the group, Alejandro Quantanilla shares the details for the musical performance coming to the Sarnia Public Library auditorium. www.soleshaven.com Apps with Mark Russell: Mark talks about 'Slack' Closing Segment: As the 200th episode is another milestone for 'The Show', David shares his thanks to ...
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AUGUST 27, 2021 After months of careful planning and building, TOTALLY GAME MEAT is NOW OPEN for business!! We are so thrilled to have Megan & Diane Hadley as our new next door neighbours. They are not only a hard working, creative team, but they are a wonderful addition to the eclectic mix of business found in our downtown Sarnia. This shop is for true meat lovers. They carry a large selection of meat and fowl you will not find in the regular grocery stores or butcher shops. Goat, bison, elk, rabbit, lamb, pheasant, guinea fowl are a few of the unusual choices. Even further, most are sourced and farmed locally. Banks of freezers carry every kind of cut you can imagine from roast to racks to steaks. The massive refrigerators are stocked with delicious, reheat-able delights. Some of my personal favorites I've tried are curried goat, bison soup and Elk sammich (also ...
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1971 - August 28 Ottawa Canada's Five Man Electrical Band saw their hit single "Signs" peak at #3 on the US Pop chart. It would go on to sell over a million copies and be awarded a Gold Record by the R.I.A.A. A string of other hits followed: "Absolutely Right", "Money Back Guarantee", "Moonshine", "Werewolf", and "I'm A Stranger Here", but none could match the band's earlier success.
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Q. Which English rock band, formed in London in 1969, takes its name from a fictional character in David Copperfield? A. Uriah Heep Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969 and regarded as one of the seminal hard rock acts of the early 1970s who heralded the progressive rock movement of the decade. Uriah Heep's progressive/art rock/heavy metal fusion's distinctive features have always included a massive keyboard sound, strong vocal harmonies and (in the early years) David Byron's quasi-operatic vocals.Twelve of the band's albums have made it to the UK Albums Chart (Return to Fantasy reached No. 7 in 1975) while of the fifteen Billboard 200 Uriah Heep albums Demons and Wizards was the most successful (#23, 1972). In the late 1970s the band had massive success in Germany, where the "Lady in Black" single was a big hit. Along with Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uriah Heep had ...
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Published on Aug 25, 2021 Opening Segment: Karaoke fun with the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers. The 27th annual Karaoke Kruise on The Duc d'Orleans The Entertainment Scene: The Festival of Good Things getting ready for it's 3rd year. Co-organizer, Nathan Colquhoun shares details of the event coming Sept.4th and 5th. Music announcements, family activities and more. www.festivalofgoodthings.com In The Community: Bill Yurchuk of Lambton Elderly Outreach talks about a "Cash Calendar" fundraising event for the organization. Bill also talks about the great need for volunteers and how we can all get involved, www.lambtonelderlyoutreach.org Apps with Mark Russell: If you are travelling, you will need this app! Closing Segment: Mark Payne's "I Love A PIano" continues due to popular demand. The Fiddler and the Crooner also coming to The Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. www.thevpp.ca Episode 200 special announcement details are finally here!
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Downtown neighbour Lori Mitchell-McNally of Silhouettes Boutique has started a breast cancer support group. For full story as reported in the Sarnia Observer CLICK HERE.
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September 12, 2021 - September 13, 2021 Map and Directions | Register Description: Register
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Published on Aug 18, 2021 Opening Segment: 2nd annual Rock n Roll Christmas Concert at Imperial Theatre. www.rockandrollchristmas.ca Re-cap of Rockin Wheel in Mt. Brydges. Finger Eleven, Econoline Crush and more. www.rockinwheel.com The Entertainment Scene: A visit with Mike Blackmore. Mike has been busy with summer events, often with Chris Molyneaux. Mike also talks about where he will be playing, and what he has planned for first Friday in September at Cheeky Monkey. In The Community: The Inn of the Good Shepherd is on the road with their mobile food market. Executive director for the inn, Myles Vanni talks to us about the special program in the community. www.theinnsarnia.ca Apps with Mark Russell: If you drink beer you will need this! Closing Segment: Karaoke Kruise on the Duc d'Orleans. www.ducdorleans.com Dressed to Kill annual Blues Cruise on the Duc d'Orleans www.dressedtokill.ca A special mention for the 2nd annual forever young memorial ride for Crystal Young and family.
MoreOctober 2, 2021 - October 2, 2021 Cheeky Monkey Map and Directions | Register Description: Over the years of being a premiere venue for Sarnia's downtown First Friday Cultural Walkabouts, Roland and Mary Anne have had the honour of hosting many wonderful musicians and visual artists. The evening of local entertainment has proven to be mutually beneficial for all involved, including for the audiences in attendance. Acts and artists of all ages have been part of the eventst exposing Sarnia's local talent to a wider audience than they previously had. For the October 2 First Friday, Cheeky Monkey, located at 130 Christina Street North is pleased to welcome back EL CAMINO playing live from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Consisting of singer and rhythm guitarist Scott Whyte, lead and rhythm player Marvin Eskritt and percussionist Steve Bird they are a tight three piece group. Local music reviewer Brian Hay had this to say about their previous performance ...
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Downtown shop owner, AnneMarie Caron, owner of Stardust Book Lounge, has written a very special children's book proving yet again what a diverse and talented collective we have in our area. Congrats AnneMarie - we wish you continued success. As reported in Sarnia Observer - Children’s book about how Sarnia author’s son coped with father’s death, even if he didn’t know him - CLICK HERE to read story
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