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Sept 23 @ 2PM – Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Toronto: Sisu Ensemble

September 23, 2023, @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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Location

Meridian Arts Centre

5040 Yonge Street, North York

Upper Gallery

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Concert Description

Join Xenia Concerts and the Sisu Ensemble for an intergenerational concert that welcomes and supports members of the dementia, neurodiversity, and disability communities. This programme invites listeners into the worlds of various heroines, on their own journey of self-discovery in love and life. 

This concert is designed to encourage intergenerational interactions through shared listening experience in a relaxed concert environment. Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. This concert will also feature therapy dogs from One Health Partners. A complete list of accessibility features is below.

Featured Artists

Sisu Ensemble (Emily Losier, voice and Jenna Richards, piano)

Concert Features

  • All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
  • Wheelchair accessible venue
  • Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
  • PDF Venue Guide 
  • Accessible e-programs 
  • Scent-free environment
  • A chill zone with blankets
  • Sunglasses for people with light sensitivity
  • Sensory toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
  • Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
  • Stretch breaks
  • Visual Schedule
  • Therapy dogs from One Health Partners

Questions and Accessibility Requests

Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!

If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kayla at kayla.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.

For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.

To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 647-896-8295.

Covid Safety Measures

  • Masks are recommended
  • If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results
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Thanks to our Partners

Alzheimer Society of Toronto, TO Live, and One Health Partners

Thanks To Our Funders

The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, a donation in honour of the R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.

 

Details

Date:
September 23, 2023,
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Event Category:

Venue

Meridian Arts Centre
5040 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6R8 Canada