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Dec 18 7:00: Peterborough Singers. Handel’s Messiah. Lesley Bouza, soprano; Lillian Brooks, mezzo; Joshua Wales, tenor; Graham Roginson, bass; Ian Sadler, organ; Paul Otway, trumpet; Douglas Sutherland, trumpet. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-1820 or www.peterboroughsingers.com. $40; $10(st).
Dec 18 7:30: The Edison Singers. 'Tis the Season. Join us for a joyous celebration of the music of Christmas! The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also Dec 20(Brantford) & Dec 23(Elora).
Dec 18 8:00: Roy Thomson Hall. Christmas With the Tenor Tour. 60 Simcoe St. www.ticketmaster.ca. From $52.
Dec 19 11:00am: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. Bancroft Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-478-6060 or info@tweedandcompany.com. $37.50; $32.50(sr); $22.50(st/youth); $24.50(arts worker). Also Dec 13(7pm), 14(11am & 7pm), 15(7pm), 16(2pm & 7pm), 17(2pm), 19(11am & 7pm); 20(11am & 7pm), 21(7pm), 22(7pm), 23(2pm & 7pm).
Dec 19 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $28.25-$164.98. Also Dec 6, 7(1pm & 7pm), 8, 9(1pm & 7pm), 10, 12, 13(1pm & 7pm), 14, 15, 16(1pm & 7pm), 17, 19(1pm & 7pm), 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.
Dec 19 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Jean-Paul Feo, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations welcome.
Dec 19 7:00: Apocryphonia. The Diapente Book of Carols. A selection of holiday favourites from the 14th to the 17th century, sung by Toronto's only Renaissance vocal quintet. Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet: Jane Fingler, soprano; Peter Koniers, countertenor; Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Jonathan Stuchbery, tenor & continuo; Martin Gomes, bass. St. Olave's Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. 514-378-2558. Pay What You Can: suggested $20-$30.
Dec 19 7:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. See Dec 19. Also Dec 20, 21(1pm & 7pm), 22, 23.
Dec 19 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19. Also Dec 20(11am & 7pm), 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm).
Dec 19 7:30: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Winter Waking. Lauridsen: Midwinter Songs; Hawley: In dulci jubilo; Hogan: Glory, Glory, Glory; Rutter: Still, Still, Still. Sidgwick Scholars, soloists; Vlad Soloviev, collaborative pianist; Thomas Burton, conductor. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. 416-420-9660 or www.orpheuschoirtoronto.com. $45; $35(sr); $20(st).
Dec 19 8:00: Brampton On Stage. B-Jazzed. Curated by Carmen Spada. Carmen Spada & Broadsway. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. From $20.
Dec 19 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Handel: Messiah. Lauren Snouffer, soprano; Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Colin Ainsworth, tenor; Joshua Hopkins, baritone; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (Jean-Sébastien Vallée, artistic director); Dame Jane Glover, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. From $41. Also Dec 17(3pm), 20(8pm), 22(8pm), 23(8pm).
Dec 20 11:00am: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19. Also Dec 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm).
Dec 20 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Noon Hour Series: Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Cambridge Girls' Choir; Jessica Strub, director. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430 or www.standrewskw.com. Free. Lunch available for $10 or bring your own.
Dec 20 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. See Dec 19. Also Dec 20, 21(7pm), 22, 23.
Dec 20 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19. Also Dec 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7pm).
Dec 20 7:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. John McDermott Family Christmas. In support of Yorkminster Baptist Church "Out from The Cold Program" and McDermott House Canada. Special guests: Dala. 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome at the door.
Dec 20 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Sass Jordan with Skye Wallace. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $55; $49(members).
Dec 20 7:30: The Edison Singers. 'Tis the Season. Join us for a joyous celebration of the music of Christmas! The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. St. Andrew's United Church, 95 Darling St., Brantford. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also Dec 18(Niagara-on-the-Lake) & Dec 23(Elora).
Dec 20 8:00: Hugh's Room. Kellylee Evans - Winter Song. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com. $40/$35(adv).
Dec 20 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Handel: Messiah. See Dec 19. Also Dec 22(8pm), 23(8pm).
Dec 21 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. See Dec 19. Also Dec 21(7pm), 22, 23.
Dec 21 6:00: St. George by the Grange Church. Solstice Nidra and Sound Bath with the Sacred Chants of Hildegard Von Bingen. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, cushion, and dress warmly. Yoga Nidra and sound bath with the chants of Hildegard Von Bingen, accompanied by crystal singing bowls. Monica Kovacs, soprano & 432 hz crystal singing bowls. 30 Stephanie St. 647-792-8987 or Solstice Nidra. $30.
Dec 21 7:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. See Dec 19. Also Dec 22, 23.
Dec 21 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19. Also Dec 22, 23(2pm & 7pm).
Dec 21 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. ELVIS Wonderful World of Christmas. Steve Michaels, vocalist. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $68(regular); $78(prime); $15(YTX). Also Dec 22, 23(3pm & 8pm).
Dec 21 8:00: Hugh's Room. Special Double - Bill Mulholland & Willis. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. Mulholland & Willis. $30.
Dec 21 8:00: Massey Hall. Good Lovelies Christmas Concert. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $39.
Dec 21 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge: A Jewish Boy’s Christmas. Sam Broverman brings the joy of Christmas (and a bit of Hanukah) with Christmas standards, hilarious parodies and stories behind the music, leaving you with the understanding that Christmas may also be a little bit Jewish. Sam Broverman, vocals. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge. $20 cover. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.
Dec 21 8:00: Travel by Sound. Victoria Yeh's Timeless. Celebrate Winter Solstice with music that will lift your spirit out of the darkness of the longest night of the year. Piazzolla: "Invierno" from The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires; Vivaldi: "Winter" from The Four Seasons; Victoria Yeh: Winter in Canada (world première) plus original music from Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham with a light installation by the Ludmila Gallery. Victoria Yeh, violin; Natalie Wong, concertmaster; Mike Graham, guitar; Steve Lucas, double-bass; Spirit Awakens Orchestra; John Kraus, conductor. Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough. www.victoriayeh.com/timeless. Pricing to be announced.
Dec 22 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. See Dec 19. Also Dec 23.
Dec 22 2:00: Nadina Mackie. Telemann Fantasias & Book Launch for Book of Birds and Solitary Refinement. Telemann: Fantasias for solo bassoon. Nadina Mackie, bassoon. East End United Church (Narthex), 310 Danforth Ave. 416-453-7607. Freewill offering.
Dec 22 7:00: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Professional musicians and a volunteer cast present this charming hour-long pageant. 19 Trinity Sq. www.thechristmasstory.ca or 416-598-4521 Ext. 301. Suggestion donations: $25(adult); $10(child). Also Dec 23(4:30); 24(1:30pm).
Dec 22 7:00: Jazz at Durbar. Medium Curry, Hot Jazz. Jazz standards, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans tunes. Matt Pines, piano; Eddie Castro, double-bass; Michael Massaro, sax; Dennis Song, drums. Durbar Indian Restaurant, 2469 Bloor St. W. 416-762-4441. Free. Reservations strongly recommended.
Dec 22 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19. Also Dec 23(2pm & 7pm).
Dec 22 7:30: Caliban Arts/CONTXT. Rocksteady in CONTXT. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Landsdowne Ave (at College). checkout.square.site. $15 or PWYC at the door.
Dec 22 7:30: Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club. Pub Caroling. Steve Holowitz and Paul Grambo. Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., London. 519-319-5847 or folk@iandavies.com. Suggested donation: $5-$10. All music is provided.
Dec 22 7:30: Guelph Chamber Choir. Handel's Messiah. Ineza Mugisha, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo, alto; Owen McCausland, tenor, Stephen Hegedus, bass; with period instruments. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 519-993-6414. $45; $40(sr); $10(ages 16-30); $5(ages 15 and under).
Dec 22 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. ELVIS Wonderful World of Christmas. See Dec 21. Also Dec 23(3pm & 8pm).
Dec 22 8:00: Hugh's Room. Lester McLean's Funk & Soul Holiday Food Drive. Lester McLean vocals/sax/guitar/comga; Alison Young sax; Amber Hardy, vocals; Michael Occhipinti, guitar/vocals; Louis Simao, keys/vocals and others. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com. $30/$25(adv). Bring non-perishable donation to support Food Banks.
Dec 22 8:00: Massey Hall. The Barra MacNeils: An East Coast Christmas. 178 Victoria St. www.tickets.mhrth.com. From $51.
Dec 22 8:00: Old Mill Toronto. Old Mill Toronto Jazz Lounge: Colleen Allen. Saxophone & flute. 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020 or www.oldmilltoronto.com/jazz-lounge. $20 cover. Minimum $30 food & beverage spend. Restricted to ages 19+. Dinner at 6pm. Show at 8pm.
Dec 22 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Handel: Messiah. See Dec 19. Also Dec 23(8pm).
Dec 23 1:00: Shaw Festival. Lerner & Lowe's Brigadoon. See Dec 19.
Dec 23 1:30: Crow's Theatre/Musical Stage Company. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. Dave Mallow, creator; Chris Abraham, director; Ray Hogg, choreographer; Divine Brown (Hélène); Evan Buliung (Pierre) and others. Guloien Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. From $55. Also Dec 26(7:30pm); 27, 30, 31, Jan 3, 4(7:30pm), 6(Audio described performance), 9(7:30pm), 10(1:30 & 7:30pm), 11(7:30pm), 12(7:30pm), 13(1:30 & 7:30pm), 14, 16(7:30pm), 17(7:30pm), 20(1:30 & 7:30pm), 21.
Dec 23 2:00: Toronto International Ballet Theatre. The Nutcracker. Shale Wagman, principal dancer; Carollina Bastos, dancer; Tatiana Stepanova, artistic director. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. Nutcracker or www.torontoballet.ca. From $65. Also 7pm.
Dec 23 2:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19. Also Dec 23(7pm).
Dec 23 3:00: Flato Markham Theatre. ELVIS Wonderful World of Christmas. See Dec 21. Also Dec 23(8pm).
Dec 23 4:00: The Edison Singers. 'Tis the Season. Join us for a joyous celebration of the music of Christmas! The Edison Singers; Noel Edison, conductor. Knox Presbyterian Church (Elora), 51 Church St., Elora. www.theedisonsingers.com/performances or 226-384-9300. $45; $25(st/18 and under). Also Dec 18(Niagara-on-the-Lake) & Dec 20(Brantford).
Dec 23 4:30: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. See Dec 22. Also Dec 24(1:30pm).
Dec 23 7:00: Canadian Bandurist Capella. Ukrainian Bandura Christmas. Antonina Laskarzhevska, soprano; Alexandra Beley, mezzo. St. Matthew's Centre, 54 Benton St., Kitchener. www.banduristy.com. $25; Free(under 18). Also Dec 30(Toronto).
Dec 23 7:00: Toronto International Ballet Theatre. The Nutcracker. Shale Wagman, principal dancer; Carollina Bastos, dancer; Tatiana Stepanova, artistic director. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. www.tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/The-Nutcracker-2023 or www.torontoballet.ca. From $65.
Dec 23 7:00: Tweed and Company Theatre. The Lion of Oz. See Dec 19.
Dec 23 8:00: Flato Markham Theatre. ELVIS Wonderful World of Christmas. See Dec 21.
Dec 23 8:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Messiah. Handel: Messiah. See Dec 19.
Dec 23 8:00: Victoria Scholars Men’s Choral Ensemble. Welcome Yule. A concert of carols from Christmas past and present by composers from Canada and around the world. St. Leo's Catholic Church, 277 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke. Tickets available at the door from 7:30pm. $20; $15(st/65+).
Dec 24 1:30: Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. See Dec 22.
Dec 26 7:30: Crow's Theatre/Musical Stage Company. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. See Dec 23. Also Dec 27(1:30pm), 30(1:30pm), 31(1:30pm), Jan 3(7:30pm), 4, 6(1:30pm-Audio described performance), 9, 10(1:30 & 7:30pm), 11, 12, 13(1:30 & 7:30), 14(1:30pm), 16, 17, 20(1:30 & 7:30pm), 21(1:30pm).
Dec 27 2:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Chris Funk the Wonderist. Magic, music, and comedy. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $58(regular); $68(prime); $15(YTX). Also 7pm.
Dec 27 8:00: Hugh's Room. Suzie Vinnick. Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com. $45/$40(adv).
Dec 28 2:00: Ballet Jörgen. Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Choreography by Bengt Jörgen. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. Nutcracker Kitchener or info@balletjorgen.ca or 416-961-4725. From $27. Also 7pm.
Dec 28 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Don Ross. 296 Broadview Ave. Don Ross. $40.
Dec 29 3:00: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Sing-Along Sound of Music. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $20. Costumes welcome. Costume parade - 2pm.
Dec 29 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Merry Widow. Music by Franz Lehár. Soloists: Stuart Graham, Nathan Keoughan, Olivia Morton, and Jonelle Sills; Chamber Orchestra; Derek Bate, conductor. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1–800-708-6754 or www.tolive.com. From $75. Also Dec 30, 31, Jan 2.
Dec 30 1:30: Crow's Theatre/Musical Stage Company. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. See Dec 23. Also Dec 31, Jan 3(7:30pm), 4(7:30pm), 6(Audio described performance), 9(7:30pm), 10(1:30 & 7:30pm), 11(7:30pm), 12(7:30pm), 13(1:30 & 7:30), 14, 16(7:30pm), 17(7:30pm), 20(1:30 & 7:30pm), 21.
Dec 30 2:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Ballet Jörgen The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham. 905-305-7469 or www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca. $68(regular); $73(prime); $15(YTX). Also 7pm, Dec 31(11am & 3pm).
Dec 30 7:00: Canadian Bandurist Capella. Ukrainian Bandura Christmas. Antonina Laskarzhevska, soprano; Alexandra Beley, mezzo. Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.banduristy.com. $25; Free(under 18). Also Dec 23(Kitchener).
Dec 30 7:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Ballet Jörgen The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. See Dec 30(2pm). Also Dec 31(11am & 3pm).
Dec 30 7:30: CONTXT. Blue Note Sounds in CONTXT. Brownman Ali, trumpet; Jacob Chung, tenor; Eric Liang, piano; Bennett Young, bass; Frank Botos, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Landsdowne Ave (at College). Caliban Arts Theatre.com; Gigs.Brownman.com. $40/$30(adv).
Dec 30 8:00: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. Katharina Rückgaber, soprano; Thomas Weinhappel, baritone; Budapest Dance Ensemble; International Champion Ballroom Dancers; Strauss Symphony of Canada; Imre Kollár, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. www.salutetovienna.com. From $75. Also Jan 1(Toronto).
Dec 30 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Merry Widow. See Dec 29. Also Dec 31, Jan 2.
Dec 31 11:00am: Flato Markham Theatre. Ballet Jörgen The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. See Dec 30..
Dec 31 1:30: Crow's Theatre/Musical Stage Company. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. See Dec 23. Also Jan 3(7:30pm), 4(7:30pm), 6(Audio described performance), 9(7:30pm), 10(1:30 & 7:30pm), 11(7:30pm), 12(7:30pm), 13(1:30 & 7:30), 14, 16(7:30pm), 17(7:30pm), 20(1:30 & 7:30pm), 21.
Dec 31 3:00: Flato Markham Theatre. Ballet Jörgen The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. See Dec 30.
Dec 31 7:00: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera. Mané Galoyan, soprano; Carolyn Sproule, mezzo; Matthew Cairns, tenor; Vito Priante, baritone; Canadian Opera Company Orchestra; Johannes Debus, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/bravissimo. From $75.
Dec 31 7:30: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. New Year's Eve with Jim Witter. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722 or //www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca">www.boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca. $49; $39(members).
Dec 31 8:00: Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Sing-Along Grease. Film screening with lyrics on-screen. 20-minute pre-show and fancy-dress competition with Rainer Noak, host. Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Sing-Along Grease or 905-568-1600. From $34.50. Includes complimentary sparkling wine, costume contests, fun packs and photo booth to memorialize the night.
Dec 31 8:00: Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Merry Widow. See Dec 29. Also Jan 2.
Jan 01 2:30: Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert. Katharina Rückgaber, soprano; Thomas Weinhappel, baritone; Budapest Dance Ensemble; International Champion Ballroom Dancers; Strauss Symphony of Canada; Imre Kollár, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.salutetovienna.com or 416-872-4255. From $75. Also Jan 2(Hamilton).
Jan 01 3:00: Stratford Symphony Orchestra. New Year’s Celebration. Korngold: Straussiana; Strauss: An der schönen blauen Donau Op.314; Strauss: Radetzky March Op.228. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990 or info@stratfordsymphonyorchestra.ca. $45; $15(st); free(under 12).
LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES
Choralairs. Singers in all voice parts are welcome as in-person rehearsals resume (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.com.
Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730.
Harmony Singers of Etobicoke. The women of The Harmony Singers survived COVID and are regrouping for 2024! If you'd like to sing an exciting repertoire of pop, jazz, folk and light classics, the group will give you a warm welcome! Rehearsals start in January on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Richview United Church in Etobicoke. Contact Conductor Harvey Patterson at: theharmonysingers@ca.com or call 416-239-5821.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information.
HOLIDAY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT (already in progress)
Grand Theatre. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Book by David Greig. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. www.grandtheatre.com or 519-672-8800. From $23. Runs to Dec 24.
Theatre Orangeville. Cinderella...if the Shoe Fits. Opera House - Orangeville, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; 1-800-424-1295 or tickets@theatreorangeville.ca. $49/$41(preview/matinee/relaxed); $25(st). Dec 20, 21, 22, 23(2pm & 7:30pm).
ONGOING EVENTS
Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday starting Sep 13 at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time.
Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. $10.
ONLINE EVENTS
Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca.
North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact ntcband@gmail.com.
Recollectiv. For anyone living with cognitive challenges from Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke or PTSD. The group meets weekly to rediscover the joy of making music. Community members and music students are welcome to this fun, rewarding and inter-generational experience. Sessions take place from 2 to 3pm (with sound checks and socializing at 1:30pm). Please contact recollectiv@gmail.com for more information.
