The Beacon Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ in the 2011 Stratford Festival production on March 10 at 2 p.m. Fans of theatre and live entertainment won’t want to miss Shakespeare’s tale of love and trickery. This front row centre event will be streamed live via satellite from Stratford, Ontario.
The Burns Lake Rodeo Club is hosting a fundraiser and family dance on March 10 at the Francois Lake Hall. All proceeds will be used to purchase kitchen equipment for the old rodeo kitchen at the Eagle Creek Fairgrounds.
The Rose Lake Community is hosting a scrumptious three course supper, served in the tasteful surroundings of the Rose Lake hall and a coffee house entertainment on March 10. For more info call Karen Sirfalk at 250-696-3379.
The Omineca Ski Club is hosting the annual Lakes Loppet and Family Marathon on March 11. Start time 10 a.m. for racing category only. This event is open to all competitive and recreational theatres.
Don’t miss this family event sponsored by the Lakes District’s venerable cross country ski club, serving the community since 1927.
The 55 Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts takes place from March 12 to March 17 at the Island Gospel Church. The festival starts with the piano competition on Monday, with speech arts and vocal competition to follow later in the week. The gala honours concert takes place on March 17. Schedule on page 13.
The sixth concert in the arts council’s performing arts season takes place on March 14 at the First Mennonite Church. Toronto based Elmer Iseler Singers are one of Canada’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles. Conducted by director Lydia Adams, the Toronto based choir has built an international reputation through concerts, broadcasts and recordings across North America and around the world. Known for the beauty of their sound, the Elmer Iseler Singers bring to life exciting repertoire that spans 500 years of great choral music.
The choir will perform music by Mendelssohn and Schubert, black spirituals, a suite of Celtic tunes and a medley of Canadian classics. The choir’s 2012 B.C. tour takes them to the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island.
Burns Lake is the northern most stop on the tour. We are proud to offer you a rare opportunity to hear Canada’s premier professional choir.
We encourage you to take the opportunity to see one of the most well-respected choral ensembles in the country, and provide them a warm welcome to the smallest town they will visit on their 2012 BC tour.
For more information on the Elmer Iseler Singers, check out www.elmeriselersingers.com
And now, this month’s contest. To be entered in a draw for one of two copies of Elmer Iseler Singers CD’s, send your answer to this question to jbarth46@telus.net:
The Elmer Iseler Singers were in British Columbia almost exactly 32 years ago. In which city or town did The Elmer Iseler Singers perform on March 16, 1980, 32 years ago?
