’Tis the season for Christmas concerts – and music lovers can find a host of them coming up at Michael J. Fox Theatre.
Several Burnaby secondary school concerts are on the agenda for December: Burnaby South on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. (including bake sale, refreshments and 50-50 raffles); Burnaby Mountain on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.; Moscrop on Monday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.; and Burnaby Central on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.
Check out the events calendar at www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca or check with the individual schools for full details.
SYMPHONIC SEASON
Who doesn’t love the sound of kids making music?
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra is presenting its junior and debut orchestras in A Classical Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre.
Under the leadership of Rick Dorfer, the debut orchestra includes string players aged eight to 11, whi9le the junior orchestra includes more advanced string players from nine to 13 years old.
Michael J. Fox Theatre is at 7373 MacPherson Ave. See www.vyso.com for more details about the concert and the orchestra.
HIGH SCHOOL SHOWS
It’s a theatrical time of year for Burnaby’s secondary schools.
Theatre lovers, be sure to take note of a couple of upcoming shows.
Burnaby South Secondary Theatre Company is staging Almost, Maine, by John Cariani, on Thursday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 8. The 7 p.m. shows take place in the school’s drama studio, G107, at 5455 Rumble St.
Tickets are $7 for students or $10 for adults. Email [email protected] to book yours.
Over at Byrne Creek Secondary, it’s time for Snow White, billed as a “magical retelling of the classic fairytale.” It’s on Wednesday, Dec. 13 through Saturday, Dec. 16, with 7 p.m. evening shows. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for staff and $8 for students. Reserve by calling Janice Tarling at 604-296-6885.
The company is led by artistic director Jack Trovato.
Byrne Creek is at 7777 18th St.
WONDER-FUL ART
Art lovers, you still have a bit of time to check out the Worlds of Wonder exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery.
The show features metal robot sculptures by Lynne Taylor Fahnestalkand digital artwork by Nancie T. Green.
Of special note for the parents out there, it’s most decidedly a kid-friendly exhibition – my five-year-old was captivated by the robots. (For the record, Tilly is her favourite.)
My husband, meanwhile, was taken with Green’s otherworldly photographic creations (his nod went to Something Wicked, a work he kept being drawn back to).
Which works caught your eye? Do stop in to check it out and let me know. The gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., and it’s open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The show closes Dec. 9. Check out www.burnabyartscouncil.org for more details.
Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, [email protected].
