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The Conservatory of Music in Victoria B.C. presents - Winter Harp

Winter Harp is one of the most beloved holiday concerts anyway where you are taken on a magical journey you will never forget.

This year is special as it is the 30th Anniversary Tour and you'll be treated to some of the ensemble's most popular carols, as well as some beautiful, rare carols. And expect a new fun reading on the Yuletide musings of Oscar the Cat.

Join this world-class ensemble of singers, harps, flute, viola, medieval instruments and percussion for a concert of heartwarming songs and stories in celebration of Christmas. The musicians, in rich medieval attire will whisk you to a land of pure magic.

For more than 30 years, tens of thousands of people have made Winter Harp their annual tradition--now that is something to celebrate! Winter Harp . . . Christmas begins here.

TICKETS - are available from the website below
$40.00 CAD + $5.46 Fees
Please note that entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance on 900 Johnson Street. Main level seating only as balcony is closed.

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, join classically trained violinist Rowan Sherlock for an evening of Irish music at The Rooms in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sherlock is a trained violinist and pianist who studied his craft at the Waterford Institute of Technology Music School in Ireland for over 20 years. Additionally, he has led several orchestras and performed with acclaimed Irish groups “In the Willows” and “Gypsi Swing”. Rowan is currently playing as a member of local folk band “Rugged Shores”.

Cost 12$ (HST included) 10 % discount for Rooms Members.
Book Tickets online or by calling visitor services at (709) 757-8090.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT held in Victoria, British Columbia and presented by Faquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria.

This is the 23rd Anniversary North American Tour of International Guitar Night. This year's performance will feature:

Stephanie Jones - Chamber Musician and soloist
Jesuse Guerrero - Flamenco master from Spain
Jocelyn Gould - traditional Jazz Guitarist and Vocalist from Canada
Itamar Erez - World Musician and Composer from Israel

TIME: 7:30 P.M
LOCATION: Farquhar Auditorium, Jamie Cassels Centre, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
PARKING: On Campus: www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/
ADMISSION: Students/Alumni: $28. General admission: $40

Face coverings while optional are highly recommended.

Festival of the Dead: The Phantom of the Opera, Victoria, British Columbia

Get ready for a spooky evening of The Phantom of the Opera held at Christ Church Cathedral with David Briggs, internationally acclaimed organ virtuoso, providing accompaniment to the 1925 silent film Phantom of the Opera. This 1925 film directed by Rupert Julian and staring Lon Chaney, is an early classic of the horror genre. What better atmospheric affect than to view this classic from within a cathedral!

David Briggs is currently the Artist in Residence for New York City's Cathedral Church of St. John the Devine.

TICKETS: $25 can be purchased from Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/festival-of-the-dead-phantom-of-the-opera-tickets-425225710547

Get prepared for the Spooky Season in Victoria, British Columbia, in the days leading up to Halloween by attending the symphony! The Victoria Symphony will be putting on two performances of "Music that Goes Bump in the Night". Both performances will be held at the Royal Theatre. The first one on October 29th will start at 7:30 PM and the second performance on the following day, will be an afternoon matinee concert starting at 2:30 PM.

Advertised as a "symphonic spooktacular" this concert is guaranteed to send shivers up your spine and make you jump out of your seat! This trick or treat bag of musical frights and delights will include a selection of the most chilling compositions from the concert hall and silver screen, from Saint-Saens' Danse macabre to John Williams' Jaws score.

Tickets start at $29.00 and are available online from the website below.

Candlelight is a series of concerts held in inspiring locations such as in heritage venues and in cathedrals. This concert held at the Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, BC, Canada features the music of Anime.

While anime is short for animation, most times when we refer to anime we mean Japanese animation which has its own unique style, artwork, storytelling and cultural nuances. Visual effects and episode lengths of 12 minutes or less are hallmarks of anime. Over the last 40 years anime has become an international phenomenon being translated to many languages and attracting millions of fans.

Music is key to anime and anime can include all genres and styles of music including, rock, jazz, and classical. Music connects people with the storytelling and brings joy to the performance.

There are two performance times on October 1, one at 7PM and one at 9PM, each performance is 60 minutes long and will be held in the glow of candlelight. The performer is the Listeso String Quartet. A list of 17 of the songs that will be performed have been listed on the website, three are: Dragon Ball "Mystical Adventure", Elfen Lied "Lillium", and Naruto "Blue Bird."

TICKETS: are available from the website and range in price from $30 to $60 depending on seating.

This is a good event for families with children over 8. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Join us as we spread our theatrical wings: the Claresholm Arts Society is presenting their first play, Blithe Spirit! We are well known for our Musicals. The cast has been hard at work rehearsing under the direction of Isabella DeDominicis. So many lines, so many laughs... you won't want to miss it!

Seeking background material for a novel he is writing, Charles Condomine invites medium Madame Arcati to his home to conduct a séance. Skeptical, Charles, his wife Ruth and their guests, George and Violet Bradman, witness her mystic work, while also restraining themselves from laughing. Soon after, Charles finds himself in a tough predicament when he discovers the spirit of his first wife has returned. Join us for all of the fun that follows!

There are only four shows, with Friday night being our first dinner theatre (Prime Rib!!) so tickets will sell fast. Thank you for supporting the arts in Claresholm!

Thursday May 26- 7 PM
Friday May 27- 5:30PM (Prime Rib Dinner)
Saturday May 28- 1 PM
Saturday May 28- 7 PM

TICKETS!
With only four shows (one being a prime rib dinner theatre), ticket numbers are limited! You will want to grab your tickets quickly!

https://blithespiritclaresholm.eventbrite.ca


The Claresholm Arts Society was formed in 2013 to create awareness, increase participation, build relationships and facilitate opportunities for the talent that abounds in our community. Our registered nonprofit organization has produced musical theatre productions including FAME, Little Shop of Horrors, Willy Wonka, Back to the 80s, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Beauty & The Beast. We have hosted numerous student and community art shows. Our annual quilt show takes place in May and we hold community movie nights throughout the year. We are a proud past member of artsVest Alberta and have partnered with local businesses for arts projects including a graffiti mural.

BRIGHTEN YOUR HOLIDAYS AND SHARE SOME FAMILY MAGIC THIS SEASON ON AN ADVENTURE YOU’LL CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME!

It’s Christmas Eve and a young girl named Klara has just received the most magical gift from her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer – a handsome nutcracker doll.

Little does she know as she falls asleep, weary from the family’s holiday celebrations, that her new toy is about to spark her imagination and take her on a dreamy adventure to the Land of Sweets! Join Klara and her nutcracker doll as they embark on a magical journey featuring epic battles with some pesky rats, a snow queen, a beautiful fairy, a dashing cavalier, and of course, her nutcracker prince.

Celebrate the holiday season with this long-standing Alberta tradition created by our very own Edmund Stripe, set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Featuring a cast of 120 performers made up of students from local dance schools including Alberta Ballet School, and a live orchestra from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a crowd-pleaser that has audiences returning year after year.

Grand sets, stunning costumes, and breathtaking choreography round out this timeless holiday production that is sure to delight even the youngest ballet fans.

PLEASE NOTE: We strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets through the links found on Alberta Ballet’s official website, www.albertaballet.com.

Edmonton - December 2nd to 5th, 2021
Calgary - December 10th to 24th, 2021

A performance of some haunted classical music like you’ve never seen before. Fever's Candlelight is an intimate performance set in a historical building that is almost as stunning as the pieces you’ll hear. Savor the music in a uniquely romantic atmosphere created by flickering candlelight and the other classical music lovers. You'll be hearing some selections from the best known composers in history - discover new music and classics that everyone loves in the most magical setting!

What You Will Enjoy
An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight
A talented string quartet performing a mix of classical and modern spooky pieces
The stunning architecture of the iconic Lantern Community Church
A safe, comfortable and socially-distanced event

Venue: Lantern Community Church
Dates and times: October 26 at 7:00PM and 9:00PM
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
View the FAQs for this event here
Your safety is Fever's priority. You can read the safety measures for this event here.
Please note : In accordance with new regulations put in place by the Alberta government, it will be mandatory for all attendees to show their proof of vaccination or an eligible negative COVID test to the event staff in order to access the event.

Tentative Program
“Thriller” - Michael Jackson
“This Is Halloween” from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Danny Elfman
“In the Hall of the Mountain King” - Edvard Grieg
“Marche Funèbre”- Frédéric Chopin
“Hedwig's Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - John Williams
“Ghostbusters (Theme)” - Ray Parker Jr.
“Beetlejuice (Theme)” - Danny Elfman
“Stranger Things (Theme)” - S U R V I V E
“Halloween (Theme)” - John Carpenter
“The Addams Family (Theme)” - Vic Mizzy
“Psycho (Theme)” - Bernard Herrmann
“Danse Macabre” - Camille Saint-Saëns
“Funeral March of a Marionette” - Charles Gounod
“Death and the Maiden” - Franz Schubert
“The Old Castle” - Modest Mussorgsky
“String Quartet No. 8 (Dresden Quartet)” - Dmitri Shostakovich
“Der Erlkönig” - Franz Schubert

Performers
Listeso String Quartet