September 12, 2006 Source: :
http://communications.lakeheadu.ca/news/?id=291 Lakehead Celebrates: Laughter, Music, and Good Times Famous comedic actor and playwright, local musicians featured at second annual event It will be a night of laughter, exotic music, and good times. It’s the event people will be talking about for months. Fine food, convivial atmosphere, exciting entertainment, friends — it will be there. Following the resounding success of its first-ever community partnership celebration headlined by Paul Shaffer last October, the second annual "Lakehead Celebrates" will be taking place on October 19, 2006. The community is invited to become a part of Lakehead tradition, as local favourites and national stars take to the stage in The Hangar. Internationally renowned playwright and actor Ian Ross will be performing his famous comedy Joe from Winnipeg, which is sure to delight the audience, and live music by the Flamenco Caravan will dazzle the crowed. There will also be an abundance of tapas and hors d’oeuvres as well as red and white wines for the pleasure of the guests. It will be a night of hilarity and boisterous music – a great time to share with friends. "This evening will bring together people from the community and the University to celebrate and honour the friends of Lakehead," says Jackie Dojack, Chair, Lakehead U Board of Governors. "This fundraising evening will benefit the students of Lakehead University through raising funds for bursaries and scholarships." "Celebrating the friends of Lakehead University – the people who contribute time and effort to develop the University – is important," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University. "This evening is an opportunity to cultivate friendships, network with community partners, and help the students of the University." Tickets for Lakehead Celebrates are on sale now and cost $90 per person. All proceeds directly benefit students. For tickets, call Debra McKever at 343-8300. Members of the media may interview Jackie Dojack or Dr. Gilbert by calling Marla Tomlinson at 343-8177. Biography – Ian Ross Ian Ross has been credited with creating some of the country’s most provocative and compelling contemporary theatre. His writing and performing offers a unique and authentic perspective on the experiences of First Nations peoples. While Ian’s plays continue to garner great critical and public acclaim, he also continues to perform Joe from Winnipeg, a commentary originally produced for CBC Radio. He is currently Artistic Director with Red Roots Theatre, an affiliate of the Theatre and Drama Department at the University of Winnipeg. Ian has received numerous awards in the Canadian Theatre as a playwright and actor and in 1997 won the prestigious and much coveted Governor General’s Award for Drama. Ian Ross was born in McCreary, Manitoba. He calls the reserve of Fairford, the Metis community of Kinosota, and the city of Winnipeg home.
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