Burlington to close the month with a bit of a “barn burner” weekend. Mayor’s Gala and “roasting” Marvelous Mike – our MP.

By Pepper Parr

BURLINGTON, ON  September 11, 2012  Mayor Rick Goldring  finally gets his Cabaret off the planning Boards and onto the stage of the Burlington Performing Arts centre where both the Arrogant Worms and The Lighthouse will take to the stage.

The day before the Mayor does his thing Burlington’s Gordie Tapp of Hee Haw fame is going to MC A Laugh a Minute — The Mike Wallace Roast.

Wallace does know how to laugh and take a joke – expect him to be at his funniest while his colleagues roast him royally – with Gordie Tapp leading the crowd – it will be a riot.

The Wallace event, taking place Friday September 28,  is sponsored by the Burlington Federal Conservative Riding Association.  The guest list of roasters includes Halton Riding Conservative MP Lisa Raitt and Michael Chong, Tory MP for Wellington-Halton Hills.

Cocktails are at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m.

Mayor Goldring came up with the Gala idea some time ago and had to shift the dates but he is now ready to have the curtains of the Performing Arts Centre stage pulled back for an evening of entertainment, receptions and both live and silent auctions.  This might be your chance to get one of the Mayor’s election signs.

A variety show featuring special guests Lighthouse and The Arrogant Worms, along with some very talented local artists will make up what the Mayor says is “ sure to be an extraordinary evening”.

Lighthouse is a Canadian band whose music includes elements of rock, jazz, classical, and swing. They won Juno Awards for Best Canadian Group of the year in 1972, 1973 and 1974. Some of their hits include One Fine Morning, Sunny Days, Pretty Lady and Can You Feel It.

Featured performers at the Mayor’s Cabaret – the Arrogant Worms bring their music to the Performing Arts Centre.

The Arrogant Worms were formed in Kingston, Ontario and consist of Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong. Their musical comedy act has been played on three continents to crowds as large as 100,000 and they have sold more than 150,000 copies of their 12 albums. The Arrogant Worms have been described as “too much fun for their own good.”

Funds raised from this event will benefit The Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Tickets,  $150 with a tax receipt issued for $100 are on sale now at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre box office.

Dress code is polished casual; that’s a new one. In addition to the show, there will be pre- and post-show receptions and silent and live auctions.


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