Murder mystery luncheon returning to centre
Murder on McDonnel, a murder mystery luncheon, takes place Friday, Nov. 16 from noon until 3 p.m. at the McDonnell Street Activity Centre and Lawnbowling Club.
The event is presented by The Theatre on King (TTOK) and sponsored by Sam Sayer of Sam’s Place.
“It’s an ideal way to kick off the holiday season while supporting a community theatre,” says TTOK’s artistic director Ryan Kerr.
Written by Simon Turner and directed by Kate Story, the performance features Sam Sayer as the detective along with actors Naomi DuVall, Matt Gilbert, Di Latchford, Daniel Smith, Lindsay Unterlander, and Adam Martignetti.
“Actors are dropping faster than you can say encore, and it’s up to the audience to uncover who did it. Over lunch! Evidence will be provided between courses.” states a release for the event.
“Is it the narcissistic actor?” asks director Kate Story. “The jealous director? The overbearing theatre mother? They’re all suspects, and all potential victims!”
The afternoon will also feature a three-course lunch provided by Sam’s Place and Black Honey, with wine or beer, and a cash bar. Musical entertainment will be performed by period-music stars Chester Babcock, featuring Susan Newman, Rob Fortin and John Hoffman.
TTOK, located at 171 King St. W., hosts theatre productions, literary and musical events, film screenings, cabarets, and more.
For further information visit www.ttok.ca or look for the Facebook event.
The cost is $60 (cash or cheque only) and seating is limited. Tickets are available at Black Honey, or by contacting The Theatre on King at 705-930-6194 or Kate at kstory@nexicom.net.
Cuisine for a Cure
Cuisine for a Cure, an evening of fine food and entertainment, will be held Friday from 5:30 until 11 p.m. at The Venue, 286 George St. N. Held during National Diabetes Awareness Month, the event will support JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) to raise funds for vital research to better understand, treat and cure Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
The evening will include keynote speaker Joe Solowiejczyk from San Francisco, a certified diabetes educator and President and Founder of, A Mile in MY Shoes. Entertainment will be provided by Melissa Payne and special guests. You must be 16 years or older to attend.
The cost is $75 per ticket or $525 for a table. If you can’t make the gala, you can make a donation online. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To purchase a ticket or for further information on donating or sponsoring visit www.cuisineforacure.ca.
Water Walk
A traditional dinner fundraiser for the 2019 Water Walk will be held Friday, Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at St. James United Church gym, 221 Romaine St. The 10th Water Awareness Walk in the Kawarthas takes place Mother's Day weekend, May, 2019.
The menu will include moose, venison, bison, baked fish, root veggie mash, three sisters, wild rice pilaf, salad greens, baked bannock, strawberry splash, cedar tea. There will also be a $5 dessert bar, basket raffle, a silent auction and entertainment.
The cost is $20. Reserve your ticket at waterwalk-fundraiserdinner.eventbrite.ca and then pay at the door on arrival.