45 - Wednesday, November 20, 1985 - North Shore News

Piaf actress
sings it alone

JOELLE RABU is ringing vocal proof that fate is sister and a three-song audi-
more than just a haphazard force. tion, She took the part ex-

: pecting a short swim in
In the spring of 1983, she shark-infested showbiz
wandered in from the

waters; she stopped counting

anonymity of slinging drinks after 300 performances.

at Mulvancey's restaurant in- won the ieading role of It was an unheralded,
to the celebrity spotlight of Edith Piaf on the strength of unexpected stumble in. from
City Stage’s Piaf, Her her brother's unabashed See Actress

Songs, Her Loves. Rabu fraternal promotion of his Page 46

Celebrate the season
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NEWS photo Mike Wakelleld

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Touchstone is
Going Down
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TO USHER IN its tenth an- pure jove and the fight for
niversary season, ideals.

Touchstone Theatre is pres- The cast includes Kim
enting Peter Eliot Weiss’ Horsman and Miriam Smith
latest ‘concoction, Going as Mina and Lucy, Holte
Down for the Count. Davidson, David Ley and

Countis a satirical fantasy Arthur Holmwooe. David
set in the tightly Jacea Clark plays the artistrocratic
post-Victorian society of the Lucas Seward.

British Empire.

With World War 1 loom- Going Down for the
ing on the horizon-and the Countruns Tuesday through
Suffragettes marching, Go- Sundays at 8:30 p.m. until
ing Down for the Count pits December 7 at the Firehall
the forces of dark. passion Theatre, 280 East Cordova
and sexual hunger against at Gare.

ith Nad] ike
at Vancouver's Grand Hotel.

FORA VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS:

DICKENS BUFFET: A traditional English feast complete with a triumphal Boar's Head procession.
Yule Log. music of Dickens’ time and a buffet offering everything from Roast Turkey to Plum Pudding.
Price: $21.50 Adults. Children 12 years and under $10.75.

Dates: Tuesday December 3rd to Tuesday December 24th inclusive. Seven days a week. Two sittings
11:30a.m. and 130 p.m.

THREE CHRISTMAS FEASTS
Christmas Day. Wednesday. December 25.

PANORAMA ROOF BUFFET: Pipers, puppets. purades and presents and a stunning buffet
Price: $28.00 Adults. Children 12 years and under $14.00.

Times:.12:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. Reservations on the half hour. Two hour sittings.

TIMBER CLUB: Your chaice of three traditional menus, music of the Season. plus Yuletide parades
and Santa Claus with gifts for the children
Price: $25.00 — $29.00 — $31.00. Hall price for children 12 and under,

Times: 3.00 p.m. ~— 9:30 p.m. Two hour sittings.

SPANISH GRILL: Three festive menus with all the trimmings ina warm family atmosphere. Yuletide
parade and gifts forthe children from Santa.

Price: $18.00 — $22.00 ~ $24.00. Half price for children under 12.

Times: 100 p.m. — 9.00 pin.

_ANDA HAPPY NEW YEAR:

PANORAMA ROOF NEW YEAR'S EVE GAIA: A @ glittering affair that lasts through tomorrows
breakfast. Includes a fabulous six course dinner. dancing to Dal Richard's band. party favours,
gratuities. French Champagne at midnight. overnight ace commiodation and — New Years Day
Brune
Price: $275.00 per couple (S150 singlet
Date: New Year's Eve Tuesday December 31
Reservations: Arc confirmed upon purchase of ticket Tickets are non-refundable, ;
TIMBER CLUB: Greet the New Year in the unicue atmosphere of the Timber Club. Featuring an a fa
cane menu music and dancing.
Cover charge: $25 per couple after § p.m
Date: New Year's Eve. Tuesday December 3t.
Dinner 600 p.m. - PLOO pam Dancing $00 pm — 130am
PANORAMA ROOF: New Years Day Brunch.
Price: $16.50 Adults Children under 12 years $8 25
Date: New Years Day, Wednesday lanuary b. 1} O0a.m. ~ 200 p.m

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