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Art Auction Artscene 15 · Wednesday, February 27, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Workshop for young poets The Oakville Literary Alliance wants to help youngsters write from the heart. The organization is hosting its Poetry Plus youth poetry workshops, which will run for several Saturdays beginning March 2. There are three age groups for the workshops: for ages four to six, seven to 11 and 12 to 14. The workshops will be run by three presenters, young adult novel writer Ellen S. Jaffe, writer and illustrator of children's literature Jenny Panda and poet and singer Honey Novick. The workshops will be on March 2, 23 and 30 at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. They run 1:30-2:30 p.m. for four to six year olds, 1:302:30 p.m. for seven to 11 year olds, and 1:152:45 p.m. for 12 to 14 year olds. The cost per child is $35 for one session, $60 for two sessions or $85 for all three. For more information, visit www.oakvillepoetry. org. PHOTOS BY ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @Halton_Photog WITH ART SOCIETY: The Oakville Art Society is hosting its Annual Art Auction on Saturday (March 2) at the Central branch of the Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy St. Pictured above, Don and Fran Sandland examine the pieces at the art preview this past Sunday. Below left, a picture of Robert Bateman's The Woodland Caribou print; below right, a number of pieces on display; and below bottom, Don Sandland looks at some of the art. The art is on preview right up until the art auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 at the door or online at www.oakvilleartsociety.com. Raul Midon at The Centre Singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midon is coming to The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 28. The soul/pop/jazz musician has dazzled national TV audiences and has shared the stage with legendary R&B musicians, including Herbie Hancock, India Arie and one of his idols Stevie Wonder. Midon received his television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman and then appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Midon began his career as a session singer for Latin artists like Shakira and Julio Iglesias. Since then, he's released six albums and signed with a major record label. Midon and his twin brother were both blinded in infancy. They were born prematurely and spent time in an incubator without adequate eye protection. At age four, he was introduced to drums and discovered his passion for music. Now he travels the world with a message that one can succeed by boldly being him or herself and through pursuit of their dreams. The concert starts at 8 p.m. The Centre is located at 130 Navy St. Regular tickets cost $42.99. For tickets, visit www.oakvillecentre. ca.