Milly is bored! She’s stuck at home; it’s raining outside, and she’s played with all of her toys. She finds an amazing pair of shiny talking wellies and discovers their secret power to splash you to any time and place you desire…

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The Wellies

Acomb Library

Devon

East Cambridgeshire

East London

Essex

Exeter Library

Leicester

North London

Norwich

Nottingham

Victoria Theatre Halifax

York

Arts Depot

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life, originally created in 2020, and infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.

The Lowry 2024, Ballet Black: Heroes

Opera Sound Hunters is an educational game for children designed to help them get acquainted with the magical atmosphere of opera with the help of sounds produced by musical instruments and human voices. Playing children get to know that different musical instruments that make up a symphony orchestra and learn to distinguish between different human voices. 

Opera Sound Hunters

Versatile artists Michael Cartwright and Cydney McQuillan-Grace join the BMSO for a collection of holiday favorites.

Christmas Dreams

World War Memorial Building

From a poignant solo performance to duo, trio, and culminating in the full quartet, enjoy a diverse array of musical progressions and combinations, showcasing the versatility and talent of each musician.

Progressions

First Congregational United Church of Christ Great Falls

UTEP Honor Band

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of American music with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's captivating event, "CURRENT: Routes." This exceptional program, curated by the renowned Lara Downes, takes place on Saturday, November 23, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 24, at 4 pm. The locations for both performances are to be announced, keeping the anticipation high.

"CURRENT: Routes" is the first of two programs that delve into the unexpected connections within American music. Lara Downes, serving as both the curator and a soloist, guides the audience through a journey that explores the highways and byways of American musical traditions. This journey uncovers the roots of the folk tunes Aaron Copland used to depict the Wild West, connects with the rural upbringing of American maverick Roy Harris in the San Gabriel Valley, and traces the Great Migration through the music of William Grant Still, from his beginnings in Jim Crow Mississippi to his final days in the bohemian, granola glam of 1970s Los Angeles.

This event promises to be a profound exploration of the crossroads where musical traditions merge and transform, offering surprising roadside discoveries and detours. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this unique musical journey with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Tickets for the performances on November 23 and 24 are available for purchase, and attendees are also encouraged to explore the 2024/25 season subscription options for more enriching musical experiences.

CURRENT: Routes

Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, is back! The humbug’s wrenching, covetous, and cares more for money than all else. When the clock strikes midnight one fateful Christmas Eve, the ghost of Scrooge’s old pal Marley pays a much overdue visit. Through a supernatural journey, Scrooge must confront the past, acknowledge the present, and define the future for the good of the community –and Scrooge’s very soul. A timeless holiday tale of redemption and joy, Trinity Rep’s reimagined production of A Christmas Carol has been a beloved New England family tradition for over 45 years. 

Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol

Chamber Chorale

We will explore the music of the moment, created in front of the eyes and ears of the audience in a radically unpredictable act of creation. Music that lies beyond notes, genres and styles - beyond the known.

Beyond Silence

### RSYO Fall Orchestra Concert

**Date:** Sunday, November 17, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)  
**Venue:** TBD

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) as they present their Fall Orchestra Concert. Under the baton of conductor Linc Smelser, the talented young musicians of the RSYO will deliver a captivating performance that promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Adults:** $10
- **Students:** $5

RSYO Concerts are included in the Platinum Subscription, with subscriptions currently on sale. Single tickets will be available for purchase starting September 1. Tickets can be bought online in advance or at the door on the day of the event.

This concert is an excellent opportunity to introduce younger family members to the world of orchestral music. Don't miss out on this wonderful event that showcases the future stars of classical music.

**Additional Information:**
- **Event Category:** 23-24 Season
- **Tags:** RSYO, Family, RSYO 24-25, Platinum 24-25

Mark your calendars and prepare to be moved by the harmonious sounds of the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra!

RSYO Fall Orchestra Concert

Abstract: The year 2024 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the release of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, 1964), which has since become a beloved classic in France and around the world.  Diverging in many respects from the aesthetics of the contemporary Nouvelle Vague, Umbrellas was a bold experiment by writer-director Jacques Demy and composer Michel Legrand that also departed markedly from traditional film musicals. Umbrellas was sung from beginning to end, without any spoken dialogue. The creators aimed for a “transposed realism” that also bore little resemblance to opera. Legrand's score, composed in close collaboration with Demy, was recorded before any filming began. The painterly costumes and sets were also coordinated with the music and screenplay. Umbrellas has been recognized as reflecting important cultural, political, and social issues of the France of its day, including modernization and commodification in the decades after World War II, the pervasive impact of Algerian War of 1954–1962, and changing family values during an early wave of feminism in France. More recently, Umbrellas has been interpreted within the framework of queer cinema. This talk will explore the genesis and unique qualities of Umbrellas, as well as some of these important contexts.

Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology: Walter Frisch, Columbia University

This event is for registered 50th Anniversary guests only. Sign-ups for the individual organs will be available upon arrival into Oberlin. See David Kazimir '99, curator of organs, for details.

All of the organs will be open for use in a grand open console event, where you can travel down memory lane and have a great time. Dust off those trio sonatas, preludes and fugues, and chorale partitas, and maybe even some Distler and come on home to Oberlin. Organ enthusiasts and friends are invited as well.

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