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Fast as Phelps, city organizes meet TILL JULY 5: Quick -- what's the first name you ought to call to bail out a looming water-based disaster? Orchestral session hot time to give a listen TILL JULY 17: Sounds like summer -- scores of young musicians from across Canada and more than a dozen faculty have gathered at UWO for a third straight July of hot orchestral training. Troxel brings life in fast lane to Bend JULY 17-19: Grand Bend Motorplex has seen its share of speed, but nothing like this.

Brushed by greatness JULY 4, 5: Art played an big role in Sir Frederick Banting's life and now Banting House is celebrating this little-known side of the insulin discoverer and Nobel laureate. Full Story

Festivals Bayfest fans assured superstars will cross our border JULY 9-18: Tougher border crossing enforcement won't have an impact on any international superstars on their way to Sarnia Bayfest this summer, organizers say. Entertainment Buzz JULY 9-11, 17, 18: KISS to headline Sarnia's Bayfest 2009 Home County's lineup stellar but missing Jackie Washington JULY 17-19: The Sadies are coming. So is Jill Barber and her brother Matthew Barber. So is Murray McLauchlan and Little Miss Higgins. Bluesfest boasts powerful lineup JULY 17-19: Bluesfest X brings stars from Texas to Motown to Britain to downtown London this summer. Park stays open for concert JULY 23: London politicians last night turned down closing Harris Park for a three-day July concert, praising the promoters of the Rock the Park but insisting public access is paramount. Rock the Park may block the park JULY 23-25: Rock -- but don't roll. Sugarland fans get break to see Big & Rich JULY 24: Rock the Park 2009 wants to make life a little sweeter for Sugarland fans after their favourite country duo abruptly postponed its downtown London show until 2010. Entertainment Buzz JULY 25: Lighthouse ready to Rock the Park Ribfest back on with new operator JULY 31-AUG. 3: Carnivores, rejoice -- London's Rib-Fest has a new operator and will be back with mouth-watering baby back ribs at Victoria Park this year. Sunfest's concerts span globe 2009: A few months after filling Victoria Park in early July, Sunfest kicks into its off-season with concerts bringing the sounds of Greece, Chile and Canadian-grown electronica and flamenco guitar to London. Tragically Hip fits format change JULY 23: A change in format has made it possible for the Hip to rock the park. Rock the Park goin' country -- for a Big & Rich night anyway JULY 23-25: Rock the Park is going country for one night. LOLA lineup bears watching SEPT. 17-19: It wouldn't be a LOLA Fest without a Bear or big furry animal of some description making amazing and beautiful sounds. Hip-hop festival faces road block SEPT. 26: Organizers of a proposed downtown hip-hop music festival are unhappy city politicians oppose their closing down part of King Street during the September event. Family and Children Now, this is really big news AUG. 12-16: The big question has been answered. The "biggest act London has ever seen" -- as the hype had it -- was revealed yesterday to be a touring spectacle called Walking With Dinosaurs. Famed troupe bringing Alegria to Labatt Centre in November NOV. 12-15: Celebrating its 25th season, the Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil is bringing another show to the John Labatt Centre. Stratford Festival REVIEW: Time may have passed this Fair by TILL OCT. 2: In satire as in spectator sport, there's a very fine line between fun and a flat out free-for-all. REVIEW: Three Sisters, three dreams, one shared reality TILL OCT. 3: With the scent of a far-off past lingering in the air and the mirage of a better future dancing just out of reach, they have come to despise the now in which they dwell. REVIEW: Wilde-ly entertaining TILL OCT. 30: It has, over the past few decades, fallen on particularly hard times, a formal comedy of manners adrift in an ever more casual world. AT STRATFORD: A story like no other TILL OCT. 31: Director Gary Griffin's West Side Story is told marvelously REVIEW: Macbeth into MacRambo TILL OCT. 31: STRATFORD -- It is supposed to be Shakespeare with a contemporary twist -- but in the end, one wonders: Just who is twisting whom? AT STRATFORD: Rome meets Vegas in fun, magical Forum TILL NOV. 1: A funny thing does indeed happen on the way to the Forum -- in fact, the trip to the heart of ancient Rome is marked by several incidents that are more than moderately amusing. Videos Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: vocal ensemble "Six" perform in Paul Berton's office. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: The Late Miss Mary Kingsley plays in the Free Press photo studio. The Magic Flute' at the Grand Theatre Orchestra London and Pacific Opera Victoria present Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Grand Theatre May 30, June 2, 4 & 6. London comedian riffs on the Hills London comedian and breast cancer survivor Maha El-Sabaawi improvises an impression of Whitney Port from The Hills. Documentary remembers Daubs sisters A group of Clarke Road Secondary students have created a documentary about Stephanie and Ashley Daubs who were killed by their father three years ago. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: Catherine McInnes pays tribute to Bruce Cockburn in the Free Press newsroom. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: The Dixie Flyers perform. The High School Project presents 'As You Like It' More than 20 London-area high school students put on a performance of "As You Like It" at the McManus Studio Theatre. The play runs from May 5 - 9. 'The Sunlight Zone' at the London Music Theatre Londoner Kevin O'Conner brings his multi-media aerial dance piece, "The Sunlight Zone", to the London City Music Theatre. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: Jeff Redinger plays "Mexico Song" in the newsroom. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at upcoming events in the world of London A&E. This week: James visits Dave Clarke at Grooves to get some records appraised. 'Dreamgirls' at the Grand Theatre 'Dreamgirls' runs at the Grand Theatre from April 14 until May 9. TVDSB Gymnastics Festival More than 800 Thames Valley students take part in the annual two-day TVDSB Gymnastics Festival in London. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: singer/songwriter Claire Danahe performs in the newsroom. 'Variety Is...' high school band showcase More than 1000 Thames Valley high school students perform at the John Labatt Centre as part of the annual "Variety Is..." showcase. Super pet adoption day in London London's pet rescue organizations plan a "Super Adoption Day" to help quell the rising number of cats and dogs in city shelters. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at some upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: the 2009 graduating class of the Fanshawe theatre arts program performs a scene from "Three Dollar Opera" Drumming for the heart A group of UWO medical students learns about the rhythm of the heart via a guest lecturer from the music department. Local food speed networking event More than 200 London-area farmers and food buyers take part in the first "Farmer/Food Buyer Speed Networking Event." Art For AIDS student art show Hendrikus Bervoets of Art for AIDS talks about their new show of international student art raising money and awareness about AIDS in sub-saharan Africa among women and children. Reaney's Picks Free Press entertainment reporter James Reaney looks at some upcoming events of interest in the world of London A&E. This week: Robyn Israel performs a scene from her one-woman show "Jewish Girls Don't Kayak."

Around the Town Twitter Feed What's happening in and around the London area Sister Act The sixth annual Sister Act Silent Auction was held at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn June 11. Sisters Susan Godin and Linda Longman have raised more than $42,000 for breast cancer research in the last five years. Their ultimate goal is to raise a total of $100,000. Round for a cure The Corey Perry Round for a Cure golf tournament was held at the Forest City National golf course June 12. Proceeds from the event went to the Wellspring Cancer Support Centre. Open house 23rd annual Country Heritage Forest Products open house Thursday. Grade 10 Students Grade 10 students who have made outstanding contributions to their school life and community were celebrated by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation Wednesday night at Thames Secondary School. One grade 10 student from each of the Thames Valley District School Board's high schools with their parents and teachers were feted at the school. Bishop's Dinner First annual Bishop's Dinner Wednesday night at the London Convention Centre. Lexus Golf Tournament The 9th Annual Lexus of London Golf Tourment was held at the Highland Country Club on Monday June 1. The tournament raises money to fight prostate cancer. New Art Gallery The opening of the new art gallery at the Framing & Art Centre took place May 28. Manulife Walk for Memories The 15th annual Manulife Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex was held on May 9 at Greenway Park. Over 250 people participated in the event which raised $70,000. to help with programs, services and research. Charity Bowl The 2nd Annual Rock and Roll Charity Bowl was held at Fleetway Bowling Centre on Wednesday, May 13. The event is jointly organized by the London Police Service and Scotiabank to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run For The Special Olympics. President's Industry Dinner The London Home Builders' Association held is President's Industry Dinner at The Best Western Lamplighter Inn May 14. Peter Mansbridge, CBC-TV's chief correspondent and anchor of The National, spoke at the event. Image Makers The focus was on the work of image makers at The London Free Press and the television station at a bash held at the London City Press Club May 16. Inspiring Possibilities A photographic exhibition titled Inspiring Possibilities opened at the Covent Garden Market ont Thursday, May 21. The 40 photo display features people supported by Community Living agencies throughout Ontario. The display continues until May 26. Homes of Distinction Tour The reception to launch the May Court Club of London's Homes of Distinction tour held at the London Education Centre Thursday, May 21. Award of Distinction The Thames Valley District school board held the annual event at the Education Centre last Thursday. The Greenslades were accepting the award for their son John Greenslade, a teacher at Clara Brenton public school who died. Supporting Cardiac Care The London Health Sciences Foundation's held Tastings at the London Hunt and Country Club. The event featured the best of wines and food to support cardiac care at LHSC. On the Boards HOT TICKET: Bang on! JULY 7-12: The wait is almost over for London to get Stomped -- in a nice way. Broadway shows barrel into Forest City TILL JULY 9: The Broadway in London series brings touring musical comedies, dance spectacles, Billy Joel songs and more to stages here next season. AT BLYTH: Orator makes old tales new TILL AUG. 15: In its mission to bring to life local stories and give voice to its region, the Blyth Festival's first play of its 35th anniversary year is a world premiere that embraces the past. THEATRE: On the boards TILL AUG. 29: Following is a sampling of summer theatre offerings in the region this year. Watch for the full list in Saturday's Free Press and online at lfpress.com/events Truscott's tale attracts crowds to theatre SEPT. 8-19: The popularity of the world premiere of Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott, staged at the Blyth Festival last summer, means it will be revived for the 2009 season. Grand playbill designed to lift spirits OPENS SEPT. 22: Characters made famous by John Travolta, Judy Garland and Keira Knightley will come alive on the Grand Theatre stage. London Community Players tackling diverse productions OPENS SEPT. 25: The London Community Players are tackling a couple of plays in their upcoming season that are risky, thought provoking and rather dark. REVIEW: Moon is magnetic TILL OCT. 9: Certainly, it doesn't show the world or humanity in its best light, but this is one full Moon that most theatre lovers aren't going to want to miss. AT NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE: Compelling conversation TILL OCT. 9: It's an impressive play of ideas built around an impressively slight idea for a play. REVIEW: Fine performances lost in scenery TILL OCT. 17: Any director about to tackle a production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar would be well-advise d to heed not the words of the Bard himself, but rather those of St. Ambrose. REVIEW: Coward wit bubbles like fine champagne TILL OCT. 24: Almost half a century after his death, playwright Noel Coward has apparently lost little of his self-confessed and celebrated "talent to amuse." REVIEW: Cloudy Sunday in the Park With George TILL NOV. 1: If Sunday in the Park With George is one of the most difficult musicals to bring to life on stage, it is also one of the most forgiving when tackled with a sense of artistic commitment -- and with good reason. AT NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE: Born Yesterday comes of age TILL NOV. 1: In the end, it is perhaps not how little things have changed that accounts for the ongoing success of Garson Kanin's 1946 comedy Born Yesterday, but rather how much. Summer theatre playbill TILL NOV. 11: Kathy Rumleski sets the summer stage for you Sports Fast as Phelps, city organizes meet TILL JULY 5: Quick -- what's the first name you ought to call to bail out a looming water-based disaster? Aquatic centre adopts big meet here TILL JULY 5: More than 1,600 young swimmers, parents, coaches and officials will test the waters of the London Aquatic Centre after a major provincial competition was moved from Toronto because of the municipal workers' strike. Troxel brings life in fast lane to Bend JULY 17-19: Grand Bend Motorplex has seen its share of speed, but nothing like this. Seaforth icon winds up for Classic AUG. 24-30: Ken Doig hit the first shot and was there to shake the hand of every Canadian Tour player as he walked off the 18th green on the final day of last summer's first Seaforth Country Classic. London host to Euro Can Cup AUG. 25-31: The Spengler Cup has become one of the must-see events on the European hockey calendar. Pat Curcio and Kerry Goulet are hoping something similar will catch on in London this summer. COLUMN: London doctor in one corner, kidney disease in other SEPT. 25: They aren't kidding when they say this fighter can take you apart with scalpel-like precision. Whitlock to push pedal to the metal on final tour TILL SEPT. 26: Dave Whitlock hopes to make this season a victory tour. Delaware back in loop TILL SEPT. 26: The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is coming home. Journeyman finds home NOV. 5: Brampton Battalion captain and OHL MVP Cody Hodgson led the Canadian world junior hockey team to gold this year. Olympic launching pad JAN. 13-17, 2010: London has landed the Canadian figure skating championships for the second time in five years. But unlike 2005, it won't only be about crowning national champions.

The Music File Jazz fest will jam with 1,000 saxes TILL JULY 5: The streets of Toronto will be alive with the sound of music -- saxophone melodies, harmonies and rhythms to be exact. Orchestral session hot time to give a listen TILL JULY 17: Sounds like summer -- scores of young musicians from across Canada and more than a dozen faculty have gathered at UWO for a third straight July of hot orchestral training. Concert schedule filling up, looking fine for 2009 TILL JULY 19: Country singers in Sarnia, a sultry Stratford singer and another hit of Trailer Park Boys are among the recent concert announcements in the London region. Tragically Hip fits format change JULY 23: A change in format has made it possible for the Hip to rock the park. Sugarland fans get break to see Big & Rich JULY 24: Rock the Park 2009 wants to make life a little sweeter for Sugarland fans after their favourite country duo abruptly postponed its downtown London show until 2010. This boot camp trains operatic hopefuls JULY 25: The school year may be over, but the music continues at UWO's Don Wright music faculty. Entertainment Buzz JULY 25: Lighthouse ready to Rock the Park BEST OF SUMMER: Our concert primer TILL AUG. 27: The summer music scene is sizzling in the London region. Crowes ticket sales delayed SEPT. 13: The public sale date for the Black Crowes' Sept. 13 concert at Centennial Hall has been delayed for a week, the tour's promoter says. Black Crowes land in London during tour to support Warpaint SEPT. 13, OCT. 19: Once again, the Black Crowes' flight path brings them to the London region. Kings of the night on a roll and invading JLC Sept. 20 SEPT. 20: The "kings of the night" are coming to downtown London. The Charltans UK set music hall gig SEPT. 22: British rockers the Charlatans UK have a fall date in downtown London. Urban gig switched to Oct. 1 OCT. 1: Country superstar Keith Urban is playing the John Labatt Centre a day later than first announced. Sugarland makes London fans wait JULY 8, 2010: Sugarland fans will have a long wait for the country duo to make its way to London. ORCHESTRA LONDON: From Brahms to the Beach Boys; new season a musical smorgasbord 2009-2010 SEASON: Orchestra London has Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the lineup. It also has some of other famous "B's" -- Brahms, Beethoven, Bach and the Beach Boys -- to go with the Beatles' classic in its 2009-2010 season. What's Up Hadassah-WIZO presents second annual Tour of Homes JULY 4: London Hadassah-WIZO is inviting Londoners to discover something old and something new on its second annual A Tour of Homes next Sunday. Mackinac Week more than major yacht race JULY 23-26: If you can't find something to do in the Sarnia area on Mackinac Week you're just not trying very hard. Funeral home provides coffee at drive-through TILL AUG. 26: It's a morning pick-me-up, at a place of eternal rest. On the map TILL OCT. 17: Along with the rolling hills, streams, ginseng farms, historic architecture and delicious local treats, Oxford County is brimming with talent. Architecture event's gist JUNE 11-13, 2010: Architecture buffs from across Ontario will descend on Chatham-Kent next year. On Exhibit London gallery showing unique McDougall works TILL JULY 4: The work of celebrated regional artist Clark McDougall will be shown in London for the first time in many years. Brushed by greatness JULY 4, 5: Art played an big role in Sir Frederick Banting's life and now Banting House is celebrating this little-known side of the insulin discoverer and Nobel laureate. Museum probes folklore of quilt codes for slaves TILL OCT. 13: Lucan's story has been told in books, in plays and in song.

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