
The hats are back – and the guy in the tie
Presenting: Ken Lavigne, Tenor; Calvin
Dyck, Violin
With the Abbotsford Youth OrchestraMembers of the Vancouver Island Symphony
And Sarah Wood, Piano
Saturday, August 17, 6 p.m.
Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo
A FREE
Family Live Musical Event – RAIN OR SHINE!!!

FREE Pops Concert
for the whole family
Yes, the hats are back – and the guy with the tie! Violinist Calvin Dyck (popular concertmaster of the Vancouver Island Symphony known for his many hats) and Vancouver Island’s very own and much loved tenor, Ken Lavigne (the guy with the tie), have joined forces to bring LIVE symphonic music to Nanaimo’s waterfront. On Saturday, August 17 at 6 p.m. Calvin and Ken will be joined by the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra (AYO), members of the Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS) and Nanaimo’s Sarah Wood on piano to present Summertime Pops by the Sea in the band shell at Maffeo Sutton Park – a FREE pops concert for the whole family – rain or shine!
Besides being
a sensational and popular entertainer Ken is a family man. He adds, “We are
looking at this as being a fun event for everyone.”
Sponsors are
already stepping forward to support Calvin and Ken in this huge undertaking.
While the event is free, Calvin and Ken are happy to take donations to help
cover costs.
Mark your calendars now – Saturday, August 17, 6 p.m. and
plan for a super evening of symphonic music – by the sea – rain or shine.
Everyone is invited to bring along blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. It’s
FREE.
There will be updates
closer to the event.