event SPOTLIGHT

Thursday, October 1

• Premier music critic-cum-author Sean Michaels will read from his 2014 Giller Prize novel “Us Conductors” Oct. 1 in Corner Brook (Swirsky’s at 8 p.m.), Oct. 3 in Port Rexton (Fishers Loft Inn at 6 p.m.) and Oct. 4 in St. John’s (Ship Pub at 8 p.m.). Admission is free and open to the public.

Friday, October 2

• Lady Cove Women’s Choir and Newman Sound Men’s Choir will perform alongside one of Canada’s most highly regarded choral ensembles, the Canadian Chamber Choir, as they visit Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time Oct. 2 at Cochrane Street United Church at 8 p.m. With singers representing nine provinces, from sea to sea, join us as we explore a diverse mosaic of music, inspired by all things uniquely Canadian.

Saturday, October 3

• St. Thomas’ Church Fall Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. in Canon Wood Hall, 8 Military Rd. Morning coffee and eatin hot roast beef luncheons will be served. Luncheon tickets are available by calling 754-0151. Lots of great goods — homemade fudge, children’s clothes and toys, including clothes for 18" dolls, handmade kitchen items, baked goods, preserves, plants, jewelry, books, novelty items, surprise table and handmade knitted striped socks, caps, mittens, sweaters and more.

• Memorial University’s school of music is hosting a festival for woodwinds Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the M.O. Morgan Music Building. Woodwind players of all ages and levels are invited to join in for a day full of activities. For more information and to register, go to www.mun.ca/music/windfest.

• Gala Concert Under the Dome and reception with Paul Bendzsa, Oliver Dingwell, Alanna Fraize, Ron Hutton, John Moyse, Katie Sullivan, Kristina Szutor, Nina Weber, Theo Weber, Patricia Young and Francesca Swann on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. at Cochrane Street United Church. For tickets, call 754-2532 or 722-3023. Tickets