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Events

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* Here's to Song!Here's to Song!

Time: 8:00 pm

Join the County Singers on our 50th anniversary for our "Here's To Song" Spring Concert on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8 pm and Saturday, May 6 at 2 pm. At Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. (n. of Taunton Rd.), Whitby, Ontario. Showcasing Canadian musical, with special guest Claidhmor. Adults $25; Seniors & Students $20; Children (12 and under) $5. Tickets at door or in advance by calling Julianna at (905) 243-5625. http://www.countytownsingers.com/
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* Durham Men of HarmonyDurham Men of Harmony

Durham Men of Harmony (formerly known as the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen) will uplift and entertain you! Our spring concert on Saturday, May 6, 2017 has had to be postponed. Watch for our new concert date in October 2017. (905) 666-8902. https://www.facebook.com/durhammenofharmony/ or http://www.durhammenofharmony.com/
* Here's to Song!Here's to Song!

Time: 2:00 pm

Join the County Singers on our 50th anniversary for our "Here's To Song" Spring Concert on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8 pm and Saturday, May 6 at 2 pm. At Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. (n. of Taunton Rd.), Whitby, Ontario. Showcasing Canadian musical, with special guest Claidhmor. Adults $25; Seniors & Students $20; Children (12 and under) $5. Tickets at door or in advance by calling Julianna at (905) 243-5625. http://www.countytownsingers.com/
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* Aida in OshawaAida in Oshawa

Time: 3:00 pm

Oshawa Opera presents "Aida" on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 3 pm. At the Arts Resource Center, 45 Queen Street (behind City Hall), Bagot & Center Streets, Oshawa, Ontario. http://www.theoshawaopera.com/
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* Eifman BalletEifman Ballet

THREE WORLD-RENOWNED DANCE COMPANIES TO HEADLINE AT THE SONY CENTRE (3) Eifman Ballet St. Petersburg presents Red Giselle on May 11 – 12, 2017 at 8 pm; and on May 13, 2017 at 2 pm & 8 pm. Powerful, passionate, raw and visceral, the internationally renowned Eifman Ballet is set to deliver its visually stunning production of Red Giselle to Toronto audiences. The company is always a welcome addition, and this is their third visit to the Sony Centre since their Toronto debut in 2013, and an auspicious one as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Inspired by one of the 20th century’s greatest ballerinas, Olga Spessivtseva, Boris Eifman’s choreographic love letter to Spessivtseva’s tragic life draws parallels to the classic ballet Giselle, but is also a springboard for larger themes of politics vs. art and public vs. private personas in the age of celebrity. Red Giselle features Eifman’s signature choreography filled with highly charged performances and searing routines with “exuberant theatricality, boldly expressive movement and extraordinary dancing.” – Vogue. Prices from $55 to $145 plus tax. Tickets by phone at 1-855-872-7669 or in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, 1 Front Street East, Toronto (open Monday-Friday from noon-5pm) or online at www.sonycentre.ca
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* Eifman BalletEifman Ballet

THREE WORLD-RENOWNED DANCE COMPANIES TO HEADLINE AT THE SONY CENTRE (3) Eifman Ballet St. Petersburg presents Red Giselle on May 11 – 12, 2017 at 8 pm; and on May 13, 2017 at 2 pm & 8 pm. Powerful, passionate, raw and visceral, the internationally renowned Eifman Ballet is set to deliver its visually stunning production of Red Giselle to Toronto audiences. The company is always a welcome addition, and this is their third visit to the Sony Centre since their Toronto debut in 2013, and an auspicious one as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Inspired by one of the 20th century’s greatest ballerinas, Olga Spessivtseva, Boris Eifman’s choreographic love letter to Spessivtseva’s tragic life draws parallels to the classic ballet Giselle, but is also a springboard for larger themes of politics vs. art and public vs. private personas in the age of celebrity. Red Giselle features Eifman’s signature choreography filled with highly charged performances and searing routines with “exuberant theatricality, boldly expressive movement and extraordinary dancing.” – Vogue. Prices from $55 to $145 plus tax. Tickets by phone at 1-855-872-7669 or in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, 1 Front Street East, Toronto (open Monday-Friday from noon-5pm) or online at www.sonycentre.ca
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* Eifman BalletEifman Ballet

THREE WORLD-RENOWNED DANCE COMPANIES TO HEADLINE AT THE SONY CENTRE (3) Eifman Ballet St. Petersburg presents Red Giselle on May 11 – 12, 2017 at 8 pm; and on May 13, 2017 at 2 pm & 8 pm. Powerful, passionate, raw and visceral, the internationally renowned Eifman Ballet is set to deliver its visually stunning production of Red Giselle to Toronto audiences. The company is always a welcome addition, and this is their third visit to the Sony Centre since their Toronto debut in 2013, and an auspicious one as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Inspired by one of the 20th century’s greatest ballerinas, Olga Spessivtseva, Boris Eifman’s choreographic love letter to Spessivtseva’s tragic life draws parallels to the classic ballet Giselle, but is also a springboard for larger themes of politics vs. art and public vs. private personas in the age of celebrity. Red Giselle features Eifman’s signature choreography filled with highly charged performances and searing routines with “exuberant theatricality, boldly expressive movement and extraordinary dancing.” – Vogue. Prices from $55 to $145 plus tax. Tickets by phone at 1-855-872-7669 or in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, 1 Front Street East, Toronto (open Monday-Friday from noon-5pm) or online at www.sonycentre.ca
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* Mother's Day ConcertMother's Day Concert

Time: 2:00 pm

Pickering Community Concert Band presents "A Mother’s Day of Music" on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 2:00 pm. At Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr. (n. of Hwy 2), Pickering Village, Ajax, Ontario. Enjoy big band, swing, jazz, rock, and Dixieland. With special musical guests: The Whitby Junior Brass Band. Plus world premiere of two new piecesby Sean Breen and John Watkins. Adults $15, Over 65 and under 18 $10. Tickets available in advance from any band member; or by calling (905) 427-5443; or at the door. http://www.concertband.ca/
* Music and SherryMusic and Sherry

Time: 2:30 pm

Musical Morsels of Faure, Saint-Saens, Dowland, Purcell, and Mozart will be served by piano, flute, harpsichord, and voice -- followed by English tea with optional sherry and sparkling wine. This intimate concert begins at 2:30 pm on Sunday, May 14, 2017. At St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Drive, Ajax, Ontario (Pickering Village). Tickets at $30 and $25 (seniors and students) include the concert and tea reception with time to mingle with the artists. It follows previous concerts featuring Renaissance, Baroque, vocal European and 19th century themes. For directions please call (905) 576-1667 or (905) 683-7981.
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* Asia Beauty with Ron KorbAsia Beauty with Ron Korb

Time: 7:00 pm

Asia Beauty featuring Ron Korb on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 7 pm. At St. Francis Center, 78 Church Street South (s. of Hwy. 2), Ajax, Ontario. Tickets $35. Grammy Award nominee and Global Music Awards “Best of Show” winner Ron Korb is the first internationally renowned flute virtuoso mastering both Western and Eastern flutes. Creating a mosaic of Pan-Asian, Celtic, Jazz, and Latin influences, his music, both fiery and sublime, embodies a rich Asian heritage. That, combined with his amazing virtuosity on his exotic woodwind collection, captivating storytelling, and the irresistible global rhythms from his band, will make this an exceptional evening for all music lovers! Ron represented Canada at the China Shanghai International Arts Festival with his unique brand of melodic world music and his sold out concerts were voted the audience choice by the fans. Cash bar and concessions available. Tickets available at the St. Francis Center Box Office, the Ajax and McLean Community Centers, the Audley Recreation Center, or online at http://stfranciscentre.ca/event/asia-beauty-featuring-ron-korb/ or call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS).
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* Music of LivingMusic of Living

Time: 7:30 pm

The Durham Philharmonic Choir presents "The Music of Living" on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm. At Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. (just n. of Taunton Rd.), Whitby, Ontario. Join the choir, soloists and guest instrumentalist as we celebrate spring with songs of life and of nature. You’ll hear "I Got Me Flowers" from Vaughan Williams "Five Mystical Songs," Dan Forrest’s exuberant setting of the anonymous text "The Music of Living," folk songs by Paul Gibson ("The Garden and the Nightingale"), Bob Chilcott’s beautiful arrangement of Billy Joel’s hit "And So It Goes," the inspirational "You are the New Day" by John David, and selections by Canadian composers and others from around the world! Tickets $30. http://durhamphilharmonic.ca/
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* 150 Years of Music150 Years of Music

Time: 3:00 pm

Uxbridge Chamber Choir presents 150 Years of Canadian Music. On May 28, 2017 at 3 pm at Trinity United Church, Uxbridge, Ontario. http://uxbridgechamberchoir.ca/ucc/about-us/
* Uxbridge Chamber ChoirUxbridge Chamber Choir

Time: 3:00 pm

Uxbridge Chamber Choir presents 150 Years of Canadian Music on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 3 pm. At Trinity United Church, Uxbridge, Ontario. For more info: uxbridgechamberchoir@gmail.com. http://uxbridgechamberchoir.ca/ucc/
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* My Fair Lady opensMy Fair Lady opens

"My Fair Lady" -- The beloved Lerner & Loewe stage musical opens on May 30th. Runs through June 24th. Call for days and times (a mix of matinee and evening times). Visit our beautiful atmospheric theater, which will transport to you a Renaissance-era courtyard. Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope, Ontario. Call (905) 885-1071 or 1-800-434-5092. http://capitoltheatre.com/
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea