Early Music Vancouver (“EMV”), in collaboration with the Pacific Baroque Orchestra (“PBO”) and the Vancouver Cantata Singers (“VCS”), presents Handel Coronation Anthems on April 14th at the Chan Centre.
Esteemed conductor and organist Alexander Weimann leads the PBO, VCS, and four internationally renowned soloists in a spectacular large-scale performance of two Handel masterpieces: Coronation Anthems and Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne.
Handel Coronation Anthems
When: Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3:00pm Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (UBC, 6265 Crescent Rd) Tickets:Available online now from $18
Pacific Baroque Orchestra and Vancouver Cantata Singers. Photo by Jan Gates
Since their successful debut, Handel’s Coronation Anthems have remained at the heart of the favoured English Baroque repertoire. Handel’s setting of Zadok the Priest, the first of the four anthems, has been included at every British coronation since 1727. The long instrumental opening of this work remains one of music history’s greatest examples of how to build anticipation and tension.
EMV’s programme will also include a performance of Handel’s festive Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne. This earlier work was written in 1713 and honours both Queen Anne’s birthday and the celebration of the Treaty of Utrecht that finally ended the War of Spanish succession in 1712. Scored for three solo voices, choir, and orchestra, it begins with one of Handel’s most beloved and famous solos Eternal Source of Light Divine, featuring the trumpet and the alto voice. Millions of people all over the world heard this piece during the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.
This highly anticipated concert will showcase four internationally recognized vocal soloists: Sumner Thompson (bass-baritone), Ross Hauck (tenor), Vicki St. Pierre (mezzo soprano), and Danielle Sampson (soprano), paired with the glorious voices of the Vancouver Cantata Singers.
The all-star vocalists will be accompanied by Vancouver’s own Juno-nominated PBO led by acclaimed music director and harpsichordist Alexander Weimann. Formed in 1990, the PBO is universally recognized as one of Canada’s best orchestras playing on period instruments.
In addition to sharing Handel’s magnificent works, EMV looks forward to announcing its captivating 2019–20 season at the beginning of the concert at the Chan Centre.
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Two of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations outside of India occur in Surrey and Vancouver each spring, with community events and parades. Considered one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, you can join hundreds of thousands to celebrate the new year at these two local events:
Photo courtesy of the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
Vaisakhi Parade Surrey
Website When: Saturday, April 20, 2019 festivities from 9:30am to 4:00pm Where: Starting out from the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple (12885 85th Ave). The parade, which features a variety of floats, community groups, live music and dancers and performers travels along 124th Street, turns left onto 75th Avenue, continues on 76th Avenue, onto 128th Street, then back to the Temple. View the parade map here »
Vaisakhi Parade Vancouver
Website | Facebook When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 11:00am to 5:00pm Where: Starting out from the KDS Ross Sikh Temple (8000 Ross St, Vancouver) heading up to the Punjabi Market (49th to 51st Ave on Main St) and back, you can view the full parade route here »
Guests of all cultures and religions are invited to these peaceful, family-orientated celebrations, which will also have plenty of delicious food!
IMPACT 360, the largest annual Dress for Success Vancouver (“DFSV”) fundraiser, is gearing up to be extra special this year as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary with a Roaring 20s theme.
IMPACT 360 Gala
When: Wednesday May 8, 2018 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm Where: Regency Lexus (2288 Burrard St, Vancouver) Tickets:Available online for $200 (tax receipt included $125)
The event features spirit tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, a silent and live auction in addition to the coveted client fashion show. Connect with over 300 of Vancouver’s most influential business leaders and community supporters. Help DFSV reach their goal to sponsor 100 women for a year at this fabulous evening of giving.
Many DFSV clients who benefitted from dressing, career and mentorship programs since 1999 will be in attendance celebrating their success and the corresponding success of their families and communities. The event aims to raise funds to support the the continued elevation and empowerment of women into the economy.
IMPACT 360 features a silent and live auction hosted by Fred Lee in addition to delicious appetizers from Lazy Gourmet and exclusive networking opportunities over bespoke cocktails. The evening showcases the exceptional stories of DFSV client ambassadors, while they walk the runway of success in a fashion show, dressed by Turnabout Luxury Resale. The fundraising focuses for this year’s event are for DFSV’s Sponsor a Woman and Professional Women’s Group programs.
About Dress for Success Vancouver
Dress for Success Vancouver is a registered charity committed to empowering women into the workforce by providing professional attire, career development tools and a career advancement program. An affiliate of the international organization Dress for Success, DFSV was established in 1999 as the first international affiliate and has served over 30,000 women in the Lower Mainland.
I’m bringing back the Cherry Blooms Photo of the Day feature! It’s the time of year when our streets and parks are peppered with pretty pink confetti from the beautiful plum, cherry and sakura blossoms. Thanks to Mike Lan for today’s pic, which was shared with the Miss604 Flickr Pool:
The Reel 2 Real Film Festival is back for the 21st year, from April 7-13, 2019 at the Roundhouse Community Centre and Vancity Theatre at the Vancouver International Film Centre. The Festival is geared towards youth between the ages of 6-19 along with their families, caregivers, and teachers.
Reel 2 Real Film Festival for Youth
When: April 7-13, 2019 Where: Vancity Theatre and Roundhouse Community Centre Tickets:
Through public screenings, hands-on workshops, interactive panel discussions, and public forums, Reel 2 Real’s mission is to involve youth in actively viewing and discussing professionally made films; expose youth to new ideas and cultural perspectives; offer high-quality cinematic entertainment outside the mainstream; explore issues that are important to youth; engage youth in discussions with filmmakers about their work; increase understanding of the art and craft of filmmaking; and promote the production and presentation of high quality independent films for youth.
Featured Films
The Opening Night film (April 7th at 4:30pm) will be the Canadian Premiere of Mia and the White Lion (France, South Africa, Germany), directed by Gilles de Maistre. A young girl from London moves to Africa with her parents where she befriends a rare lion cub. This incredible project was developed and filmed in real time over five years as the cast and animals aged and formed real bonds with each other. The young lion whisperer and star of the film Daniah de Villiers, playing Mia, will join us via Skype from her home in South Africa.
The Closing Night film (April 13th at 6:30pm) is the Canadian premiere of Pachamama (Canada, Luxembourg). Headstrong Tepulpaï dreams of becoming a shaman. Pachamama’s particular style of animation and use of vibrant colours are drawn from the jungle and mountain forests of the Andean altiplano. Academy and César Award-nominated Didier Brunner, producer of Triplets of Belleville, The Secret of Kells (R2R ‘10), and Ernest & Celestine (R2R ‘13), delivers yet another culturally authentic voice in Juan Antin’s richly textured Andean fable.
Youth Media Conference
The focus of this year’s Youth Media Conference (YMC) will be an Inside the Industry panel. The panelists will cover the ‘how-to’ of breaking into and working in the film industry: networking with professionals; where various career opportunities lie; and how to take advantage of them. During this interactive day, which includes a Behind the Scenes job fair, students with an interest in a range of industry opportunities, from screenwriting to set design and cinematography will be able to learn what it really takes to pursue a future in the film industry. Panelists include: Vincent McCurley (VR Creator, NFB);Jenna Brown (Technical Lead, DHX Media); and Siobhan Condon (VFX Producer, Double Negative).
Sunday Fun Day
Don’t miss Sunday Fun Day to kick off our festival week with some delicious pancakes on Sunday April 7th, 2019 at 10:00am. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast of homemade pancakes and sizzling bacon. They’ll also have juice, and gallons of hot coffee for the grown-ups. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Pancakes will be served from 10:00am to 11:30am, and the workshops and films will be offered until 2:30pm.
The Reel to Real: A Celebration of Moving Images for Youth Society is a non-profit registered charity dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth. Reel to Real presents an annual film festival, the Reel 2 Real Film Festival for Youth, and media arts programming year-round.
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