Music in the Morning presents TinAlley String Quartet
March 11-14, 2008, Coffee 10am | Concert 10:30am
Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut Street)
$27 for adults / $25 for seniors / $15 for students at 604.873.4612
From March 11-14, 2008 Music in the Morning presents one of Australia’s hottest up-and-coming chamber ensembles the TinAlley String Quartet, winners of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition. Famous for one-hour concerts with commentary, Music in the Morning is Vancouver’s only day-time classical concert series, presenting shows before noon in a friendly and intimate environment with refreshments. www.musicinthemorning.org
Échos Fidèles featuring the Tempest Flute Choir
Friday, March 14th at 12:00PM
Sinclair Centre Atrium (757 West Hastings Street)
Vancouver, BC
FREE
Experience the picturesque heritage atrium of the Sinclair Centre Mall in downtown Vancouver as it shimmers with the reverberant sounds of the Tempest Flute Choir, a 10-member ensemble that will perform while spatially positioned around the room.
Repertoire for this concert will consist entirely of new works written especially for the unique acoustic and architectural features of this performance space. Don’t miss the innovative new music of Canadian composers Rose Bolton, Derek Charke, André Cormier, Anna Hostman, Chris Kovarik, James B. Maxwell, Greg Newsome, Jordan Nobles, Benton Roark and Carl Winter.
The Tempest Flute Choir is led by acclaimed musician Mark McGregor, described as a “mind-blowing flautist” (Victoria Times Colonist) who performs “with tremendous flair and intensity” (Globe and Mail). Since the ensemble’s inaugural concert in 2005 (Birds in the Atrium, Vancouver Public Library) the Tempest Flute Choir continues to perform in unconventional venues.
More info www.musiccentre.ca/nmi.cfm or at 604.734.4622.
Part of the New Music in New Places concert series. Presented by the Canadian Music Centre, Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, and Redshift.
Kamloops Symphony Trio
Friday, March 14th at 8:00PM
Kamloops Art Gallery (101-465 Victoria Street)
Kamloops, BC
FREE
In a space renowned for the strength and diversity of it’s visual beauty, it might be hard to imagine your other senses taking over… but they will. On the evening of March 14th The Kamloops Art Gallery, currently hosting the exhibit Art and Society in Canada 1913-1950, will touch your ears and your eyes by bringing Canadian visual art and contemporary music together.
Surrounded by the works of Canada’s best-known artists from the first half of the twentieth century, three members of the Kamloops Symphony will perform a concert of live music from living Canadian composers.
Violinist Cvetozar Vutev, pianist Naomi Cloutier, and clarinetist Sally Arai are all members of the Kamloops Symphony in addition to having active careers as chamber musicians and soloists. The trio will present an evening of music by composers Don Ross (The Weather Inside), Imant Raminsh (Aria for Violin and Piano), Gerhard Wuensch (Ménage à Trois: Deux Morceaux), Alan Gilliland (Suite from the Sound) and William Wallace (Trio Concertante to the Verderhr Trio). Come celebrate the importance of Canadian art—art for the eyes, and art for the ears. More info www.musiccentre.ca/nmi.cfm or at 604.734.4622.
WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP - April 2008 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training
Want a swimsuit-ready body by summer vacation? Experience our Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp and get a toned body in time for beach weather!
Join us three times a week for 4 weeks for our total body workout with boxing drills, core ab exercises, interval training, and more! Never the same workout twice with our programming and lots of variety to keep all fitness levels challenged.
LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates or switching of class sessions - please review our registration policy under our FAQs section online. Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.
*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).
VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from three time slots
4588 Clancy Loranger Way
NEW TIME ADDED - Mon/Wed/Fri - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
class runs from Apr 2 - 28/08
Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class runs from Apr 2 - 28/08
Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Class runs from Mar 31 - Apr 26/08
This video conference takes a critical look at the current situation in Kenya, examining the role of the Diaspora, the media, and the international community in effecting meaningful change. The goal of the dialogue is to foster greater understanding of the issues pertaining to Kenya's current situation and explore possibilities for meaningful change.
The conference will bring together contributors from the African Diaspora, scholars, Canadian government officials, representatives from mass media, and local and international community members. Invited guests include guest speakers from Africa, North America, and Europe.
The dialogue will address issues and representations of the current situation, including alternative perspectives, the current role and potential contributions of the Diaspora, and recommendations for action. This event is FREE but pre-registration will ensure guaranteed seating. Please register at http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/6287696 or phone (778) 782-8536.
The Addiction Services, Public Education Series, is a community service of Vancouver Coastal Health. This program is free and open to anyone who is interested in addiction, alcohol and other drugs.
There are 6 sessions, 1) what is addiction, 2) drugs and the body, 3) recovery, 4) family issues, 5) helping others, 6) drugs in our society-a public health approach to drug control. Participants who complete all six sessions will receive a certificate upon completion. This ongoing program occurs every Friday morning from 9:30-11:30 on drop-in basis, no registration is required. Presented by Mark Haden. For more information phone: 604-267-3970 .
