All Posts Tagged With: "The Kingston Symphony"


Kingston Symphony Book Fair

The annual Kingston Symphony Book Fair is one of the top 5 used book sales in Canada, and is a fundraising event of the Kingston Symphony Association Volunteer Committee.  Head to their new location at 2774 Princess St. during the following times: Thursday, September 29 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, September 30 – [...]


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Kingston Symphony Open Rehearsal

As a part of Culture Days, The Grand Theatre opens its doors for a fun afternoon of musical celebration. Music lovers of all ages can join us in the lobby from 12:30-2pm for an instrument petting zoo, where you can try your hand at a whole host of instruments with the help from some musicians. [...]


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The Kingston Symphony Association Nearly New and Vinyl Sale

This annual event runs all weekend at The Frontenac Mall.  Come find some great, used stuff and help support our symphony!  $10 admission for the vinyl sale on opening night from 5-7pm.  Free admission after that.


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Kingston Symphony: Mostly Mozart

Young piano virtuoso Jan Lisiecki joins the Kingston Symphony to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute at The Grand Theatre.  Be there for an incredible start to the 2011-2012 season. Tickets are available at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 218 Princess Street, (613) 530-2050 [...]


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City Of Kingston Arts Fund Grant Recipients Announced

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The Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 City of Kingston Arts Fund Grants. The Grants were awarded in two categories, Operating Grants and Project Grants. As part of the Kingston Cultural Plan, and thanks to Kingston City Council, an additional $50,000 was invested in [...]


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Beat Beethoven

He runs pretty fast for a dead guy.  Think you can beat him?  Challenge yourself to complete an 8 km race or a 4 km fun run/walk before the Kingston Symphony finishes playing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” at Confederation Basin.  About 1000 participants take part in this community event each year, all in support [...]


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Music Lovers’ House Tour

Passbooks are on sale now for the 16th annual Music Lovers’ House Tour. Visit eight unique and beautiful homes in Kingston while enjoying music performed by musicians from the Kingston Symphony, Kingston Youth Orchestra, Kingston Youth Strings, and other local musicians. Passbooks are $35 each and this includes the tour and a light lunch at [...]


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Six Questions for Glen Fast

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For many of our readers, Maestro Glen Fast does not need much of an introduction. He has been the face of the Kingston Symphony for 20 years now (although I suppose concert goers are more familiar with his back…). His big anniversary was celebrated this past Sunday at the Grand Theatre with the symphony’s final [...]


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The Kingston Jazz Society Presents: Kite Trio

The Kingston Jazz Society presents Montreal’s Kite Trio at The Mansion. Tickets are $10 at the door, $7 in advance at Brian’s Record Option.


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Hot Time, Free Music in the City

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One thing I absolutely love about Kingston in the summer is the incredible amount of music that is performed outdoors all over town.  From large scale events such as the Blues Fest and the Beat Beethoven Run to the smaller, more regular concert series that run several days a week, there’s plenty of music to [...]


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