| LG, Al Yousuf Electronics join cricket fever
Further underlining its longstanding relationship with sport, global digital leader LG and its UAE distributor Al Yousuf Electronics recently hosted a cricket tournament for its dealers and retailers across the UAE, at Dubai's Insportz Indoor Stadium. The event was held as part of LG's Diamond Club activities for key electronic dealers and retailers, along with LG-Al Yousuf customers, from the UAE, who were invited to participate by forming their own staff cricket team. The objective of the tournament was to strengthen the relationship between LG Electronics, Al Yousuf and its resellers through an entertaining activity. Pointing out that sport was a natural medium to build relationships, Mr. C. H. Lee, President of LG Electronics Gulf FZE, said: "We wanted to further boost the strong bond with our distributors and resellers by bringing them together in an atmosphere of solidarity, and no better way to do that than through cricket, a universal sport loved and appreciated by many." "Today, LG and Al Yousuf Electronics have shown that partnerships can work both on and off the sports field.
Arts notes
The ARTgarage, Green Bay: "Taurus Rising," a collection of charcoal and pastel works by Cheryn Prentice-Holstead will run through Feb. 28. An artist reception will be held from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 11 and will include refreshments and a question-and-answer period with Prentice-Holstead. The gallery and studios are at 1400 Cedar St. Information: (920) 448-6800. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay: The museum is featuring works from its permanent art collection through mid-April. It includes 30 pieces from 18 artists. The museum is at 120 N. Madison Ave. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: (920) 743-5958. Interior Motives, Green Bay: The watercolor artwork of Jo Burke and Terry Meyer will be on display through March 7. The gallery is at 2520 Main St.
New Home Needed For TCT
After three-and-a-half years in its current location, Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT) will be moving on. TCT needs room to grow to expand its educational programs and to continue providing quality productions. Therefore, the Board of Directors and the membership have agreed to vacate its current premises by March 31, 2007. TCT has already formed a building committee to look for a new location in which to continue bringing quality theatre and entertainment to its loyal patrons and all residents of the greater Tehachapi area. "While we’ve enjoyed having a place to call home and work our craft, the current space no longer meets our needs," said President Karl Schuck. "TCT consistently has three shows in different stages of production at any given time. With the growth of our educational programs, the addition of TCT Jr.
Comin' for to carry me home
First let me say that I'm not one of those complainers who bemoan Black History Month as some kind of misguided tokenism. In the dreary depths of Toronto's mid-winter, I rejoice when February comes along. Alvin Ailey was at the Hummingbird Centre last week, Obsidian Theatre opened an adaptation of Austin Clarke's The Polished Hoe this week, and an unanticipated assignment to review a new chronicle on the history of black people in Ontario came over the transom, lifting the spirit and fortifying the soul. Somebody say, Amen! In 1888, John Ross Robertson, editor of the Toronto Telegram, visited the modest home of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn on Eastern Avenue in Toronto. The purpose of his visit was to write an article titled The First Cab in the City, based on Thornton Blackburn's being the city's first cab driver.
Comin' for to carry me home
First let me say that I'm not one of those complainers who bemoan Black History Month as some kind of misguided tokenism. In the dreary depths of Toronto's mid-winter, I rejoice when February comes along. Alvin Ailey was at the Hummingbird Centre last week, Obsidian Theatre opened an adaptation of Austin Clarke's The Polished Hoe this week, and an unanticipated assignment to review a new chronicle on the history of black people in Ontario came over the transom, lifting the spirit and fortifying the soul. Somebody say, Amen! In 1888, John Ross Robertson, editor of the Toronto Telegram, visited the modest home of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn on Eastern Avenue in Toronto. The purpose of his visit was to write an article titled The First Cab in the City, based on Thornton Blackburn's being the city's first cab driver.
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