Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Michelle Wright at Sunset Amphitheatre on Saturday
LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, will host its second free concert at Sunset Amphitheatre, Seacliff Park on Saturday, September 18 at 8:00 pm. This concert features one of Canada’s most widely recognized and awarded country artists, Michelle Wright. Growing up in Merlin, Ontario, a small Canadian farming community near Chatham, Michelle Wright heard the rhythm & blues and Motown hits coming out of Detroit. But especially, she heard the strains of country music since her parents were both country performers. “My earliest memories of music are singing in the car or spending the weekend with my father after my parents separated and watching him put on a rhinestone-studded suit to perform in,” she says. As a young girl, Michelle tagged along to countless shows. “We were never a family band, but I got a lot of inspiration and encouragement from my mother,” she added. “That’s where my love of country music really began.” With the hopes that the pandemic is coming to a close, Michelle Wright is ready for her return to the road and is poised for the next phase of what has already been a stellar international musical career, one that has seen her grace concert stages around the world and earned her 25 Top Ten radio hits, more than 40 major awards (including her 2011 induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Juno, Country Music Association of Ontario and Government of Canada Diamond Jubilee Awards). Michelle continues to show her fans that the feisty girl from rural Merlin is here to stay. Or, as she says, “What a way to make a living! I plan on making and playing music for a long time to come.” Local country blues musician Ryan Bradley opens the show at 8:00 pm. Ryan’s bluesy delivery and traditional approach to his brand of country music is turning heads. Ryan has placed in the Top 25 of the Music City Songwriting Competition with his self-penned song, ‘Rural Route 4.’ His first two radio singles, ‘Next Weekend’ and ‘Wish You Could’ve Seen Your Face’, both reached the Top 100 and established his place in the Canadian country music community. Ryan has notably worked with producer Danick Dupelle of Emerson Drive and his latest single, ‘Kissed Me Back’ was co-written by Dierks Bentley. All are welcome to attend these free, un-ticketed outdoor events. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and get set up on the lawn for the show. Concert goers must adhere to Ontario COVID-19 regulations including wearing a mask or face covering unless seated with members of their own household.
MY FRIEND IRMA WOWS CROWDS AT THEATRE
LEAMINGTON — The Bank Theatre welcomed patrons back for a live show for the first time in months as they presented My Friend Irma on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10, 11 and 12. The shows are episodes in a series with more episodes being presented in late October. In the top photo, a scene with Roger Hewett, Scott Berry (Live Foley), David Light, Allison Still, Jennifer Blom, Rick Taves, Jamie Flannery and Lyn Still. In the bottom photo, cast members Jamie Flannery, David Light, Allison Still, Jennifer Blom, Rick Taves and Lyn Still take a bow. Photos courtesy of Sharon Light
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THROUGH THE YEARS: Southpoint SUN From the debut issue on February 3, 2010, through the pandemic, the Southpoint Sun has seen many changes. Let us take you back through what we consider the most interesting front pages we’ve published over the 500+ issues printed. Stop by the LAC to view the large re-printed cover pages. WFCU Credit Union: painting competition + exhibit $1,200 in cash prizes. A must see exhibit featuring QHDUO\ RI WKH UHJLRQV ÀQHVW ZRUNV RI DUW BELIEVE: Tim Roelens
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