Article content June Goldsmith (left) and Adrian Fung performing together. They have taken the popular Music in the Morning program and built an online presence for it. Photo by Chris Randle /jpg
Vancouver’s mid-sized classical music presenters have never just offered concerts to interested listeners. Community is central to how organizations with limited resources but big ideas make music in Vancouver so rich and varied.
But how to preserve these values and connections in our last, unprecedented year? Various organizations tried different schemes, most with unexpected success and, just possibly, long term consequences.
Take Music in the Morning as a case study. Back in 1985, June Goldsmith built on her experience as a music educator and created a matinee performance series showcasing an eclectic assortment of artists. Over the decades, the series grew and diversified.
When it comes to finding true love, itâs not always sunshine and roses. You may have to navigate a field of unsolicited explicit photos and imperfect matches before you find âthe one.â Unless youâve opted to find your perfect match via the OU Marriage Pact algorithm, the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theaterâs upcoming production of âI Love You, Youâre perfect, Now Changeâ may describe your perfectly imperfect search for love.
A pandemic-tailored version of the off-Broadway musical âI Love You, Youâre Perfect, Now Changeâ will continue the school s Downtown Series. The show is a musical comedy that highlights the ups and downs of romantic relationships throughout different life stages.