Music for a good cause - now that's my kind of fundraiser.
Everyone is invited to come out to support a Music Share fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Confederation Community Centre.
Kera Doherty of Staccato Studios let us know about the event, which is raising funds for children's music outreach programs operated through Burnaby Family Life and for the music therapy programs at B.C. Children's Hospital.
The event features live music by Kutapira and Catrina Centanni, act activities - including a community art project hosted by 4 Cats Capitol Hill - a silent auction and refreshments.
Tickets are $10 for adults and teens. Children 12 and under are free with an adult ticket holder.
Confederation Centre is at 4585 Albert St. in North Burnaby.
Tickets are available at Staccato Studios, 4663 Hastings St., or by calling 778-998-1075.
Check out www.musicsharesociety.com for more.
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You can hear from some up-and-coming talent in the next Burnaby Clef Society concert.
The concert is set for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in Room 103.
It features award-winning students from the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association, Vancouver branch.
The recital is free for society members. Anyone interested can purchase a membership at the door or buy a ticket for the concert for $10.
Refreshments are served at intermission.
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Dancing makes you smarter.
That's the message from Georgie Cole, who's offering line dancing every Monday at Deer Lake United Church hall.
Beginners are welcome.
The sessions are held at 10 a.m. on Mondays. Call Georgie at 604-522-5647 for information.
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This is an early heads-up, but it sounds delightful, so I thought I should let you know in time to get it on your calendars!
Burnaby Mountain Secondary is putting on a production of The Rocky Horror Show in March.
The twist? It's an entirely student-run production.
Isaac Caverzan, a Grade 12 student, is directing and starring as Frank-N-Furter.
An email from student Allegra Wright let us know that Isaac is taking an Independent Directed Study course based off Directing 12, and he has recruited a team to assist him in all aspects of the production - including dance, vocals and lights.
He ran auditions and cast students from grades 9 through 12.
"This production is entirely student-run (with the exception of two alumni) and we have been rehearsing together two days a week since November," Allegra wrote. "We are extremely excited about this upcoming show."
It's onstage March 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m.
Watch for more as the date approaches.
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Here's another early heads-up - this one for choral music lovers.
Mark Saturday, March 8 on your calendars - that's the day that the Amabilis Singers are bringing Of Heaven and Earth to the stage.
The concert pays witness "to the sacred wonders of the earth and the heavens," as a note from the choir explains.
"Discover how our world inspired the gifted pens of Austrian composer Gustav Mahler and America's Morten Lauridsen. Hear the heartbreaking poetry of Sara Teasdale find voice in a stunningly beautiful setting by Frank Ticheli. And how did Leonardo da Vinci's dreams of flying inspire choral superstar Eric Whitacre?"
The concert will also feature the premiere of a new work by artistic director Ramona Luengen, based on the prayer of Padre Pio.
Of Heaven and Earth runs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby.
Tickets are $20, or free for children under 12. Call 604-437-9200 or buy from choir members; they will also be available at the door.
See www.AmabilisSingers.org for more details.
(Author disclaimer: Yes, I sing with Amabilis. You'll find me in the alto ranks, so if you come to the concert, be sure to say hi!)
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