With a selection of wonderful short stories on the table, choosing only one proved remarkably difficult.
The decision seemed to utterly divide the judges, but, at last, a choice was made, peace was restored, and Kylagh Hoogendoorn’s Freedom in the Music won her some coveted LINES Ballet tickets.
Selection is always great. Choice, however, can have its limitations. The next few weeks hold many fantastic events –– which will you choose?
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a company that relishes in the extraordinary. Their work represents mastery and is sculpted with incredible attention to detail. LINES last visited the Vernon Performing Arts Centre in 2008 and their performance remains one of the most talked-about and revered performances among staff and dance enthusiasts. In their March 6 return to the centre, LINES will perform two pieces: Resin and Scheherezade.
Each has carefully crafted choreography performed by spectacularly athletic dancers.
Whether you’re a regular at dance performances or just curious about contemporary ballet, this is a must-see event. Tickets are still available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469).
Celebrate International Women’s Day this Thursday at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre as headliner Sabrina Jalees takes the stage for I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff 8.
Joining her will be the Laff Riot Girls Susan Hansen, Larke Miller and Julia Stretch for an unforgettable night of comedy and laughter.
The show starts at 8 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for your tickets.
Peter Karrie played the part of Phantom of the Opera from London to Toronto, Vancouver and Hong Kong.
Widely regarded as one of the best-ever stage phantoms, Karrie will be on stage at the Powerhouse Theatre for A Phantom Returns on Friday, March 9, starting at 7:30 p.m. He’ll be joined on stage by Melina Moore for this evening of musical theatre. Tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469).
Coming up March 12, the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s presents Canadian chamber choir, the Elmer Iseler Singers.
For over 32 years, this group has raised the bar for choral singing both at home and abroad. This Toronto-based choir is at the centre for two performances: a 1:30 p.m. matinée followed by a 7:30 p.m. evening concert. Tickets and memberships are available through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469).
Country Legends Cash & Cline comes to the Performing Arts Centre on March 16.
This double bill tribute concert features the talents of Sara-Jeanne Hosie as Patsy Cline. She won rave reviews as the star of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline at the centre in November, 2010.
David James and Big River are a crowd favourite tribute act. James plays Johnny Cash with impeccable mannerisms and vocals, and he’ll perform favourite hits spanning five decades.
Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for tickets.
And tonight the Okanagan Symphony returns to the Performing Arts Centre for Melodic Spirits. The symphony will be joined by guest violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou for Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, and the program is rounded out with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6 in D.
Tickets are still available online at www.ticketseller.ca or at the door within one hour of the performance, which starts at 7 p.m.
Enjoy the shows!
–– Brian van Wensem is the audience development coordinator with the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre.
