Christmas music is in the air – and you can hear it played by some young and up-and-coming musicians in this fun concert at Michael J. Fox Theatre.
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra is presenting Festive Holiday Fun on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m.
The performance by the debut and intermediate orchestras features spirited selections by such composers as Rossini, Faure, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Haydn.
The concert will feature musicians as young as eight years old – the debut orchestra includes musicians aged eight to 11 with little or no previous ensemble experience.
The intermediate orchestra, meanwhile, is for musicians in junior and senior high school.
Admission is by donation. See www.vyso.com for more.
GET FESTIVE AT GALLERY
Love art? If you haven’t checked out the latest exhibitions at Burnaby Art Gallery, this month is a great time to do so.
The gallery is currently showing works by H.E. Bergman, one of Canada’s most celebrated printmakers, with engravings inspired by landscapes, flora and fauna.
It’s also featuring Season’s Greetings, a selection of handmade artist cards and greeting cards – which includes an interactive wall where visitors can display their own seasonally themed works.
And don’t forget, the gallery also offers families a chance to get into the studio and create their own art. The next In the BAG Family Sunday is on Sunday, Dec. 11. From 1 to 4 p.m., folks of all ages can drop in, check out the exhibitions and create their own holiday art cards.
Check out www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422 for information. The gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave.
CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLAGE
While you’re in the Deer Lake area, don’t forget about all the Christmas festivities at Burnaby Village Museum.
The village is once again hosting its Heritage Christmas celebrations, ongoing daily until Jan. 2 (closed Dec. 24 and 25).
The fun includes a host of entertainment options around the village, from carollers and brass bands to theatre productions.
This coming weekend features performances by the BCR Brass Band and the Celtic Lasses on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Arnt Arntze on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Holiday sing-alongs are featured on Saturday, Dec. 10, while the Twelve Strings of Christmas promise to be a highlight on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Theatre lovers can continue to enjoy Forte Theatre Society’s Christmas Art Talent, running on weekends at Brookfield Hall (shows at 2:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m.) until Dec. 11.
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 13, you can take in Rainforest Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast.
And, of course, there’s a host of other activities – visits with Father Christmas, the Twelve Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt, kids’ crafts, baking, carousel rides and more.
You can get a full schedule of activities and entertainment at www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca or call 604-297-4565 for information.
Burnaby Village Museum is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave.
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