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Wagner and Bach get 200th birthday bash
The Orpheum Theatre presents the music of Italy's Giuseppe Verdi and Germany's Richard Wagner March 23, in celebration of the bicentennial of their birth in 1813. In anticipation of the concert, members of the Vancouver Bach Choir and UBC Opera Ensemble performed at Tom Lee Music on Granville Street Wednesday afternoon under the direction of conductor and music director Leslie Dala. For more information on Saturday's concert, visit vancouverbachchoir.com.
A taste of the opera in Burnaby this weekend
The Burnaby Lyric Opera wants to introduce you to Guiseppe Verdi (or, Joe Green, if you're a Victor Borge fan).
Arts Calendar
Artists workshop series, for young, old, emerging and established artists, at the Burnaby Art Gallery's Fireside Room. Learn about grant writing in a two-day workshop, Nov. 17 & 24, 1 to 4 p.m., led by independent curator, writer and arts administrator, Allison Collins. Also, learn about social media and marketing with freelance theatre publicist Rebecca Coleman, who will help you develop a strategic approach. Nov. 18, 1: 30 to 4 p.m. Workshops are $15. To register, call 604-297-4422 or visit www.burnaby.ca/ webreg. Info, www.burnaby artgallery.ca.
Verdi's music and persona come to life at Chapel
Minoru Chapel Opera is setting up a special encounter between Richmond music lovers and 19th century opera composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Call me Otis
Matthew Asari, 11, inspects his motorized elevator built during Capilano University's March Break camp, Lego Robotics Intermediate: Motorized Machines. The camp gave participants a variety of interactive learning options.
Orchestra performs
The leaves are turning - which must mean it's time for the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra to begin its concert season at Massey Theatre.
