Russian actors take barnyard politics one step further lgroky Theatre presents updated version of George Orwell’ s Animal Farm SHARLENE IMHOFF If George Orwell were alive today, ome wonders what would Moscow Theatre Igroky have done just that, by updating the play to include allusions to Vlad- mir Zhirinovsky, the ultra-nation- alistic leader of the opposition party in Russia. The group has toured across the country, performing in various Fringe Festivals. Thus far, all reviews have been extremely pos- itive. Especially pleasing to the- atre-goers is the troupe's joyous abandon on nae in getting its s thing ber theatre group and its small Production staff known as which combavaass the stereotype of the Russians being an and repressed people. Castlegar resident Larissa Cheveldave has become a person- al friend with the Igroky mem- bers, after meeting them while attending a Fringe Festival in Victoria two years ago, She kept in touch with the dynamic bunch, and even spent three months with them in Moscow. Realizing that the group was again embarking on a tour of the West—Chevel- dave used her connections to bring the act to the 8. AS a result, the group will be per- forming in Nelson's Capitol The- atre, September 28 at 7 p.m.. Cheveldave is excited about the upcoming performance, and hopes area residents will used the Opportunity to enjoy an evening performance that has left city the- atre-goers astounded. “The group uses a lot of music and Russian dancing in the play. Although the play is in English, it is the body movements that really tell the story. It's absolutely The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponscse: for makin; our GOLF MOV 1S FRI.SAT.SUN. DOUBLE FEATURE MON. TUE .WED. THU. SEPT .26-27-28-29 rer ENTER TO WIN A FREE MOVIE = PASS | TO THE CASTLE THEATRE SEPT.23-24-25 \ bine its talent with that of the / Spirit of Youth Russian Choir, dibl e what this group has hi ”” said Ch Prior to the play in Nelson, Igroky members will take part in a concert at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Performing a number of folksongs, the group will com- which performed at the Common- wealth Games in Victoria. “The two will be singing songs together that Russian people will surely love,” said Cheveldave. The performance at the Bril- liant Cultural Centre takes place September 24 at 7 p.m.. Everyone is welcome. West Kootenay. Castlegar’s Larissa Cheveldave was a major play- er in bringing members of the Igroky Theatre to the ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene imhoff High drama ona biblical theme PROUDLY PRESENTS Cominco Gym ¢ Trail, BC Thursday, October 6 at 8:00 pm Admission: $20” each / $25 day of show including GST Tickets Now on Sale at: * Floyd's Electronic World - Nelson + Fruitvale Pharmacy - Fruitvale + Apple Tree Books and Music - Creston + Pete's TV - Castlegar + Alpine Drug Mant - Rossland * Trail Ticket Centre - Downtown Trail & Waneta Plaza | The Continentals set to perform at New Life Assembly SUN STAFF tival takes place October 19 - 23. More than 50 writers from across Canada and around the world will gather together to take part in Canada’s event. For those inter- ested, join these people on Granville Island for five days and evenings of readings, Brunch, The Great Canadian Spelling Bee and The Duthie Lecture. For further informa- tion: call 681-6330. : Taking the stage At the Capital Theatre the; English Theatre pre- { sents “The Winds of Time” — ; three one act plays by Thornton : Wilder with musical accompa- niment by French Horn and Piano. It is on Friday Septem- ber 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adult, $6 youth and senior. Acting up It's a presentation of singing and pageantry for all ages. The story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, the * . Poetry contest There is to be a North Ameri- can Open Poetry Contest. Deadline for the contest is Sept. 30. Entry is free and open to everyone. There is a _| chance of your poem being iblished in a deluxe hard- bound anthology book. Send one original poem of not more ten 20 lines to: National of Poetry, 11419 Cron- Hage Dr. P.O. Box 70481, Owing Mills, MD 21117. Art exchange The Visac Gallery in Trail will be showing an exhibition of rehearsal camp in Denver, Col- orado, before each group leaves for an approximate three-month tour throughout the United States, Spokane. Hours of the Visac Gallery are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday. A feeling for felt (Canada and foreign In the last 27 years, more than 14,000 young people have been a attend the event, instead, a free- will offering will be collected. Sell it quick - in the Sun classifieds Call 365-7848 * KBS Radio - Trail PEEDY tt TERS Commercial Printing & Bindery High Volume Copying Graphic Design & Typesetting interpretation of felting tech- niques, is well worth a visit. Also at the NEC Gallery Tom Lynn's work in the small- er gallery shows art deco mir- rors, well proportioned glass and metal tables and sculp- tures. Much of his work is sold but he is able to take further orders if required. Japanese prints In November the new show at the NEC Gallery is of Japanese prints, pottery and sculpture. This is something to look for- ward to in the fall. Recalling Romania The Castlegar Women’s Aglow will be kicking off a busy fall schedule with a 10 a.m. luncheon at the Fireside Inn, September 28. The speak- er will be Betty Sahistrom, a local woman who spent time inR ia this summer. Tick- 120 Ave., C (604) 365-2711 [fax] 365-2716 511 Front Street, Nelson (604) 354-1700 « [tax] 354-1666 ets are $8. Call 365-6506 or 365-3279 for reservations before 27. Wednesday, September 21, 1994 : An exhibition of original seri- : The 19 prints, entitled Cycle of Hours, are a visual exploration of the | all nerd to the Landscape” ‘The Description of a Strug- ee a visionary writer Franz Hy Phyllis Weldon was born in New York City and raised in The Castlegar Sun Canada. She studied at the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts, in M and did an year of painting and two years of lithography studies by invi- tation with Albert Dumouchel. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, including in recent years, at the Grand Palais, Paris, and the seventh International Bienniel of Humor, in Bulgaria, as well as in exhibitions in Spain and France. Since she moved her studio to Trail in 1991, Weldon has exhib- A A Cycle of Hours ited her paintings at the Main- stage Gallery in Rossland and the Visac Gallery in Trail. Her cur- rent print exhibition, the ‘Cycle of Hours’ will be seen by gallery- goers in Grand Forks, Nelson and Trail during 1994, The 19 prints in the ‘Cycle of Hours’ series depict the hours midnight to midnight: five being diptychs, completing the 24-hour cycle. Particular motifs occur in each print: a clock hand indicat- ing the hour; two fat men cats aloft, towering over little Kafka and his horse. JOHN CHARTERS For The Sun The early' white grapes in the east courtyard of Selkirk Col- lege were ready for harvesting last week. A work party therefore was organized under the leadership Crushing of the grapes Selkirk Vintners enter a busy harvest season of Dr. Peter Wood, Master Vint- ner for the Company of Selkirk Vintners which start- ed work at 7 a.m. to harvest Ben Thor-Larsen, for the crush- ing of the grapes and preparation of the juice for the fermentors. The main crop will be har- vested on October 6. Lok. SERVICES: 713 - 4th St. Castlegar Rev. V. Tech 365-3664 ALL WELCOME! KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD Pastor John Wiutf (B.th., M.Div.) 2404 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC, VIN 2X5 Pastor 365-6762 (Church 365-5300 ‘SUNDAY: 9:45 - 18:45 a.m. Sunday School STARTING SEPT. 21/6:00 PM ‘serving Castlegar for over 30 years. [ANCE-FORGIVENESS ALL WELCOME The Rev. Canon Dorothy Barker F Phone: 365-2271 TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN 00 win bat Renreation Thank you to ail the participants and volunteers who helped maked The 24th Annual Terry Fox Event a HUGE SUCCESS! Aprox. $2000 was raised for cancer research Special thanks to: The Castlegar Sun Safeway Castle Bakery SuperValu IGA SHSS Grad Class Business Reader Boards Panagopoulos Saunders wishes to announce his associateship with Dr. Donald W. Ellis in the practice of General Dentistry Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Occasional Fridays New Patients Welcome 663 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. 365-3339 ENTER TO WIN A FREE SWIM, SKATE OR FITNESS PASS TO THE CASTLEGAR me REC CENTRE one WHO CARES ANYWAY? Submitted by: Pastor Rankin McGougan of New Life Assembly I have to confess that the generally held opinion that people are unwilling to get involved in the problems of others is not my opinion nor my experience. On the contrary I have found that for the most part when the proverbial “chips are down” that people seem to be anxious to come to the aid of those in need. Interestingly enough it often seems to be the ones who have endured struggles of their own who are the first to get in line of help. I do find it unfortunate that from time to time churches have found themselves on the receiving end of similar indictments. They are often accused of being so involved within the context of their own four walls that they offer little to a community in need. I do find it Baptist Church 9:30 am Sunday School WG HATERS Ih FELL Ml iP GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Worship 11:30 a.m. Need a ride to church? Call 365-2438 congregation. interesting that these accusations are often levied by individuals who for one reason or another are not close enough to a body of believers to legitimately observe and evaluate. Let me encourage you to associate close enough to a local congregation of your choice to actually see and experience for yourself. I am certain you will discover a wide variety of ministries, services and support systems operating within the context of a caring atmosphere. Many if not most of these services are open and available to all members of the community and not reserved just for members of that particular Our primary mandate as a church is the sharing of the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That “Good News” is a multifaceted diamond offering access to spiritu- 1030 am Mom. Worship -6:30 pum Exe. Celebration * MIDWEEK SERVICES - CASTLEGAR FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 1801 Connors Rd. ERS area, S LRA al, mental and emotional health, strength and restoration to the whole person, Spirit, Soul and Body. We, as a congregation, are only one example of what is available through the churches in our community. We are blessed to be able to offer help to the hurting in areas of teaching, training, victim support groups, private coun- selling through the counselling center and a wide variety of other services. Other congregations are able to offer as much and more. So before you accept the notion that the churches of our community are little more than isolated “bless me” clubs existing only for their own benefit, shake yourself out of your comfort zone and get close enough to a con- gregation of your choice to actually observe and experi- ence what is available for you. But be careful the Love of God is contagious. You may receive what you need and wind up helping others.