Ever wondered what goes on in the studios and classrooms at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts? Now’s your chance to find out.
The arts centre on Deer Lake is holding a series of student performances and showcases over the next couple of weeks, so be sure to stop in to check them out.
First off, you can pop in any time (the Shadbolt is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave., by the way) to see an ongoing children’s visual arts exhibition, running until March 1.
On Saturday, March 5, you can see a theatre showcase featuring original performances from the junior comedy troupe and the Drama Two ensemble. That’s set for 7:30 p.m. in Studio 103, and it’s free.
On Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m., you can stop in to Studio 105 for a free literary arts reading featuring poetry and prose from students in a variety of literary arts programs. There will also be speech arts recitals in Studio 103 (time to be confirmed – check www.shadboltcentre.com for the latest news).
The following weekend, you can enjoy performances by students in the Shadbolt’s dance programs.
On Saturday, March 12, it’s West Meets East, presented by the Continuum Dance Company with special guests, 8 p.m. in the studio theatre. On Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m., the Youth In Motion company presents Footprints, with special guests, in the Studio Theatre. Both performances costs $12.
See www.shadboltcentre.com for more on all the Shadbolt’s programs and events.
TEA BOWL DEMONSTRATION
Here’s another one from the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
If you’re interested in ceramics, be sure to stop by for the next free Art on the Spot demonstration day on Saturday, March 5.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., ceramics instructor Robert Stickney will be on site to demonstrate tea bowl making.
See www.shadboltcentre.com.
YOUNG MUSICIANS PERFORM
Rising stars on the Canadian classical music scene could be right here in Burnaby.
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra is bringing its debut and junior orchestras to the stage for a concert at the Michael J. Fox Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Violinist Ally Yi, who won the 2015 junior orchestra concerto competition, is featured in a program that includes Holst’s Brook Green Suite, Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, Kabalevsky’s Spritely Dance and Toccatina, Djawadi’s Theme from Game of Thrones and more.
The Michael J. Fox Theatre is at 7373 MacPherson Ave., and concert admission is by donation.
The debut orchestra, by the way, includes eight- to 11-year-old players with little or no previous musical experience. The junior orchestra, meanwhile, includes more experienced string players aged nine to 13. You can find out more about the orchestra at www.vyso.com.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE ONSTAGE
Dance fans, here’s one you’ll want to mark in your calendars.
To Colour Thought is coming to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts from March 2 to 5.
It’s a mixed program of new contemporary dance works by Action at a Distance, the company headed by choreographer Vanessa Goodman, and it’s billed as “an exciting tapestry of movement and sound.”
Tickets are $32 regular or $27 for students and seniors if bought at least seven days ahead, or $35 and $30 otherwise. Call 604-205-3000 or buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
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