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Belle Gala launches opening

By Murray Green

Prior to the opening night of Beauty and the Beast by Churchmice Players, a Belle of the Ball Gala will be held at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on February 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

“Holding a gala has been really challenging for us because we can’t serve food and drinks. Tania Greenwald from The Sweeterie by Cute and Classy Cakes has donated coupons for various treats as a sponsor. We are hoping that everyone can go home with something, depending on how many people attend opening night. So far, tickets for the shows have been selling well,” said Janine Carroll, marketing director for Churchmice Players.

“We don’t know what to expect for audiences, but the staff at the Lougheed Centre, our cast and crew are taking every safety precaution they can to make this a safe event,” added Janine. “It is a challenging time, but everyone is so looking forward to be able to perform again. We missed a year of having shows and fun.”

Maya Rathnavalu and Art Fadum, a musical duo called Maya ’n’ Art, will be performing at the Belle of the Ball Gala. They will be performing as people come in for the show.

“We hope that everyone dresses up like they are going to a ball. We want everyone to be excited about going to the gala on opening night on February 3,” said Janine.

“We are hoping to have a surprise event, but it depends on COVID-19 restrictions,” shared Janine. “We are happy with the way ticket sales are going. We are very close to where we were at, in the same time period, with Mamma Mia!, which set records for Churchmice Players,” she said.

This version is filled with charming musical numbers, delightful dancing, endearing and amusing characters in full costume, wonder and magic.

The Churchmice Players will be performing Beauty and the Beast, with evening shows on February 3 to 6 and February 9 to 12 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee will be held on February 6 and 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Opens this week!

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth

Book by Linda Woolverton

Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

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Don’t miss the opening “Belle of the Ball” Gala Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast© is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Those attending any performance at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre require an Alberta Government QR code certificate, or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, or documentation of a medical exemption. Thank you for your understanding.

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The musical duo Maya ’n’ Art with Maya Rathnavalu and Art Fadum will be performing at the Belle of the Ball Gala at 6:30 p.m. prior to the opening night.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Jon McCorquindale with wife April and five-year-old daughter Clara recently purchased tickets from Margo McPhail for opening night of the Churchmice Players version of Beauty and the Beast on February 3 at the Lougheed Centre. They encourage everyone to dress in period costumes for the gala.

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Corrigan named new EICS superintendent

By Murray Green

The Elk Island Catholic School (EICS) board of trustees named Paul Corrigan superintendent of schools.

Corrigan has been the assistant superintendent of faith and wellness since 2017. He implemented ground-breaking health and wellness programs, and instituted faith permeation throughout the division.

Previous to this role, Paul held the positions of assistant and principal in a number of EICS schools and began his journey with EICS as a teacher in 2004.

“I am truly honoured to be called to serve as superintendent,” expressed Corrigan. “I am proud of the resiliency and dedication our communities have shown through these last difficult years of the pandemic, and am so excited at the paths ahead for Elk Island Catholic Schools.”

The search for a new superintendent of schools began last November, following the retirement of superintendent Shawn Haggarty. As part of the recruitment and hiring process, the EICS board brought in an outside consultant whose experience ensured a quality slate of candidates were considered for the position.

“Paul brings to the table the leadership qualities and experience that make him a great fit for the role of superintendent of Elk Island Catholic Schools. He is a dedicated Catholic educational leader. The EICS board looks forward to working with Paul as we navigate coming out of the pandemic, but also in the long-term ongoing success of Elk Island Catholic Schools,” said chair Ted Paszek.