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| THE COLONY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2024 | 23 Actors Studio By Marsha Tobolski, 562-244-9223 St. Patrick's Day will soon be here and our production Irish Eyes Murder Mystery will be presented on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. e evenings will include a traditional Irish dinner, Irish music, an Irish pub atmosphere, and a "who done it" play with audience participation. is is not an event you want to miss! Tickets go on sale Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 19-20, and Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 26-27, from 10 am to noon and 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium in the Clubhouse. e price of each ticket is $40. All seats will be reserved and tables of eight may be purchased. Cocktails are at 5 pm, and the show and dinner start at 6 pm. Checks should be payable to e Actors Studio; cash will also be accepted. We are quite excited about this show, and what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! If any of you would still like to participate in a non-acting supporting position, please contact Greg Hill (951) 526-9896 or Chuck Gordon (661) 714-3847. Colony Chorus By Ken Luekens First, our thanks to all of you who attended our Christmas concert. As stated in the January Colony News, Saturday was well attended, almost a sellout, and Sunday was beyond a sellout, with additional chairs needed from the Lounge and hallway. How many Beatles songs can we squeeze into one thank-you? Well, Colony neighbors and friends, especially "Dear Prudence" and "Martha My Dear," "Something" tells me that it is time to "Come Together." is applies to you, too, "Rocky Raccoon" and "Julia." Sorry, "I Should Have Known Better," but that just came over me, because our concert this spring will be all Beatles. If you love to sing, now would be a great time to consider joining e Colony Chorus. Practice begins on ursday, Jan. 18, at 9 am, when we will begin working on our Beatles spring concert. ey recorded 213 songs — 188 originals and 25 covers. To borrow a saying from another musical artist, Bob Seger, it will be tough to figure out what to leave in and what to leave out. Concert dates will be the last weekend of April — Saturday evening the 27th and Sunday aernoon the 28th. Since many people enjoyed it, the Saturday concert will use cabaret style seating, which means seating will be limited. So, if you want Saturday, get your tickets early. Sunday attendance is usually higher, so we will stay with the usual auditorium style seating. You can purchase tickets from Chorus members starting ursday, March 21. Tickets should be available in the HOA office starting Monday, March 25. "From Me to You," "ank You, Girl"—and "Boys," too. e Chorus appreciates your support! We are looking forward this year to many new subjects and techniques. All beginners and advanced watercolorists are welcome. Please bring your own art supplies. We meet the last ursday of the month in the Annex from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for a fun time painting with a great group of watercolorists. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Watercolor Classes By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766 Duane Vickers is our featured artist for February. Duane is a self-taught painter and paints in acrylics. His favorite choices are landscapes, although he also uses other scapes and subjects. Even though he enjoys painting, he continues to work as a house painter in e Colony. Duane has spent his whole life in Southern California. Prior to moving to Murrieta in 1989, he lived in Redondo Beach. He has lived in e Colony for nine years. ank you, Duane, for sharing your beautiful hobby with your friends and neighbors. Artist of the Month By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766