The Boundary District Arts Council has pulled together a top-notch 2011/2012 performance series featuring exceptional Canadian talent in programs the whole family will enjoy.
From bluegrass music, to Russian Gypsy dance, soul-stirring wind instrumentation and magic there will be a good variety. Up first will be John Reischman and the Jaybirds taking centre stage on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Each of these ‘birds’ from the contemporary West Coast acoustic music scene has certainly earned their wings.
You’ll hear mandolin, guitar, fiddle, banjo and bass, with a blend of storytelling and sideshow humour.
The Jays deliver a truly fresh blend of original and old-time heritage bluegrass music.
On Saturday, Nov. 12, will be the Roma Gry Gypsy Dance Group. Based in Vancouver, these Russian dancers and musicians present an exotic evening to remember as they dance in their colourful traditional gypsy costumes, invite audience participation and tell fortunes – around simulated campfires.
Pentaedre is a group of five daringly brilliant talented musicians and recording artists, that has toured Europe and North America for 25 years and now visits Grand Forks on Thursday, Jan. 26. With bassoon, flute, clarinet, horn and oboe, this unique musical ensemble performs classical wind music that soothes the soul.
Closing the season on Thursday, Mar. 1, there’s stunning magic, side-splitting humour and illusion in a fast-paced and hilarious show from Murray Hatfield and Teresa. For over two decades they have toured the world thrilling audiences as they blend music, dance, drama, storytelling, interactive comedy and incredible illusion.
Series passes are available now until Oct. 20: adults $61, seniors $55, youth $18 and family $160.
-submitted by BDAC