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BIG SUCCESS FOR RAPA’S ELLA’S LOUNGE
CAROLINE PRÉVOST caroline.prevost@eap.on.ca
yoga ...dressed in quite a particular way; a scene that made all laugh out loud! But the public will especially remember the extraordinary talent of some 20 musi- cians, who made up a rock choir, a pit band and an on-stage band, the dance crew led by choreographer Julia Gutzig, the five main actors, along with the work done by about two dozen crew members. Ella’s Lounge, a Rock Opera was so suc- cessful that the four performances sched- uled for April 18 to 21 all sold out. RAPA even added a performance for the morning of April 21. Kennedy served as the director, while Rama was the musical director and Sandra McNeill was the producer. At the end of the first presentation, Russell Township Councillor Cindy Saucier presented RAPA, on behalf of Russell Township, a Certificate of Congratulations and recognition for all the work done for Ella’s Lounge. With the collaboration of Alexia Marsillo
Touching, funny and captivating, the Russell Association for the Performing Arts’ (RAPA) first original production, entitled Ella’s Lounge, a Rock Opera , has lived up to the expectations of the public during performances from April 18 to 21. There was talent on stage at Russell High School to present this original piece, co-created by local actor and musician Dave Rama, and local actor, director and teacher Kevin Kennedy. The play revolved around a father and a son who had the chance to reconnect by dialing a musical number to pay tribute to their late wife and mother, Ella. The writers were able to strike a balance with this touching production, incorporating a perfect dose of humor. The public will re- member, among other things, a scene where we find the on-stage band in the middle of
Touchante, drôle et captivante, la première production originale de la Russell Association for the Performing Arts (RAPA), intitulée Ella’s Lounge, a Rock Opera, a été à la hauteur des attentes du public lors des représentations du 18 au 21 avril derniers ! —photos John Garroch
• Soupe maison • Cubes de fromage St-Albert et cretons • Assortiment de trois salades • Bacon, saucisses déjeuner et saucisses cocktail • Pommes de terre rissolées • Fèves au lard, La Binerie Plantagenet • Crêpes • Rôties, confitures et beurre • Œufs bénédictine sur muffins anglais, sauce hollandaise • Lasagne, sauce à la viande • Saumon à la béarnaise • Poulet avec sauce aux champignons • Et plus… • Variété de fruits frais et fontaine au chocolat • Assortiment de desserts Stations : • Omelette et œufs au choix • Fesse de jambon sur l’os, cuit à l’érable • Rôti de bœuf, sauce maison Adultes : 21 95$ Enfants : 12 95$ (12 ans et moins) Enfants : Gratuit (5 ans et moins)
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Prescott-Russell Chamber of Commerce (CCPRCC) president Julie Brisson congratulates Michel Abdelmalak of Pharmasave Casselman Pharmacy, one of the CCPRCC’s newest members. Pharmasave Casselman Pharmacy opened in Casselman in September 2017. Stepping through the doors, one immediately notices the difference. The pharmacists are up front to greet customers rather than having them walk through aisles of groceries , gift items or cosmetics.“Our vision was to make a new point of health care in Casselman to provide easy, accessible, timely care and being joined by a team of young medical professionals,” says owner/ pharmacist Michel Abdelmalak, supported in his comments by staff pharmacist Marian. In October 2017, the walk-in clinic opened. Dr. Elias El Salibi was the first physician to join the clinic and to start providing the deserved patient care in this underserved area. In January 2018, the Clinic announced that Dr. Power has joined the clinic, which is a great addition to the team. The new clinic and pharmacy is conveniently located beside the local Nofrills in Casselman.
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