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SUMMARY:August 4 - Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with Festival of the Sound: Despax Quartet
DESCRIPTION:RSVP\nTo eliminate financial barriers\, we will refund your ticket when you attend the event. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts\, please select the “donation” option at checkout and enter the amount you would like to contribute. \n  \nConcert Description\nJoin Xenia Concerts and Quatuor Despax for a fun\, family-friendly\, bilingual concert that embraces neurodiversity and disability! In this fun-filled concert\, you’ll be introduced to the instruments of the string quartet\, and the different personalities of the instruments (and their players). You’ll hear music from across three centuries\, including quartets by Chevalier St. George\, Emmanuel Despax\, Felix Mendelssohn\, tango tunes\, and pop songs arranged by the performers. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to move your bodies\, ask questions\, and meet the musicians – in English et en français! \nThis concert is designed to welcome members of the neurodiversity and disability communities\, their friends\, and families\, and anyone else who benefits from a relaxed\, supportive concert environment. \nDo you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at rory.mcleod@xeniaconcerts.com or 647-896-8295. \nConcert Features\n\nAll expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise\, get up\, or stim!\nWheelchair accessible venue\nGender-neutral\, wheelchair accessible washrooms\nVenue Guide\nAccessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event\nFidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)\nFlexible seating and a separate area for breaks\nStretch breaks\nVisual schedule\n\nCOVID Safety Measures\n\nMasks are recommended\nHand sanitizer will be readily available\nIf you have symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home\n\nThanks To Our Partners\nFestival of the Sound\, Lyndsey Stevenato Children’s Therapy Services\, Autism Ontario\, Community Living Parry Sound\, One Kids Place Parry Sound\, Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork. \nThanks To Our Funders\nThe 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.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/august-4-xenia-concerts-presents-despax-quartet-in-parry-sound/
LOCATION:The Hub Auditorium\, 86 Gibson St\, Parry Sound\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230603T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011456
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Centres Pride Celebration: Xenia Concerts Presents Members of the Queer Songbook Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin Xenia Concerts and Sunshine Centres at Camp Sunshine for a special Pride celebration concert\, featuring members of the Queer Songbook Orchestra! The Queer Songbook Orchestra (QSO) is a Toronto based ensemble of anywhere from 4 to 50 members. On a mission of using story and song to express\, honour and elevate LGBTQ+ experience through the lens of pop music of the last century\, the QSO has been working to bring honesty\, intimacy and vulnerability to the stage since the group formed in 2014. Assembled for this special occasion with our friends at Xenia Concerts and the Sunshine Centres are five members of the QSO. The concert begins at 12:30 PM.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/sunshine-centres-pride-celebration-xenia-concerts-presents-members-of-the-queer-songbook-orchestra/
LOCATION:Camp Sunshine\, 60 Lakeshore Avenue\, Ward’s Island\, Toronto\, ON\, M5J 1X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Upcoming Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220722T120000
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SUMMARY:Xenia Concerts Presents: The Rolston String Quartet in Parry Sound
DESCRIPTION: \nGET TICKETS\n\nIn partnership with Festival of the Sound\, Xenia Concerts is proud to present our first sensory-friendly concert in Parry Sound! With the help of our community partners\, we are designing a family-friendly concert especially for the neurodiversity and disability communities in the Parry Sound area.  The concert will last about one hour\, and includes works by Augusta Read Thomas\, Mykola Lysenko\, Gabriela Lena Frank\, and Franz Joseph Haydn. \nRead more about our accessibility features below! One Kids Place is a wheelchair-accessible venue.  \nRegistration Information\nTickets are free and seating is limited. If you register and then find out later that you can’t attend\, please send an email to xeniaconcerts@gmail.com so that we can release your tickets. \nConcert Features\n\nAll expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise\, get up\, or stim!\nWheelchair accessible venue\nGender-neutral\, wheelchair accessible washrooms\nVenue Guide\nAccessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event\nFidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)\nFlexible seating and a separate room for breaks\nStretch breaks\nVisual schedule\n\nCOVID Safety Measures\n\nAttendance is limited to 80 people\nWe are creating “family zones” on the floor using foam mats\, and we’ll make sure the chair set-up allows for physical distancing\nMasks and hand sanitizer are readily available\nPlease tell us the size of your group so that we can plan seating\nTo protect the health of immunocompromised attendees\, we recommend that you wear a mask throughout the event\n\nWe Welcome Your Feedback!\nDo you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at xeniaconcerts@gmail.com or call us at 416-927-1555. \nSpecial Thanks to our Partners and Supporters\nVenue Partner – One Kids Place \nCommunity Partners – Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork\, Autism Ontario\, ASO\, and One Kids Place\nPresenting Partners – Festival of the Sound \nFunding Partners – Canada Council for the Arts\, Ontario Arts Council\, Toronto Arts Council\, The Cooperators\, WROHAN Holding Company\, The Government of Canada
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/xenia-concerts-presents-the-rolston-string-quartet-in-parry-sound/
LOCATION:The Hub Auditorium\, 86 Gibson St\, Parry Sound\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220716T140000
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SUMMARY:Sound.colLAB Premiere - ENCORE - July 16\, 2PM ET
DESCRIPTION:     \nThis is a HYBRID event. You can attend IN PERSON at Meridian Hall or listen ONLINE via Zoom. \nTo reserve tickets\, please click the button below. \nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcert Description\nDue to popular demand\, we have added a second performance of the sound.colLAB Premiere! In partnership with TO Live and National accessArts Centre\, Xenia Concerts is proud to present the world premiere of sound.colLAB! The highlight of this event is the premiere of Seven Miniatures\, a new work for string quartet and electronics by a group of seven composers who self-identify as neurodivergent. \nThis concert is designed to be autism- and neurodiversity-friendly. Xenia Concerts welcomes all listeners. \nProgram\nSeven Miniatures for String Quartet and Electronics by Rory Berk\, Anthony Hodgetts\, Laura LaPeare\, Maddux Ma\, Nathan Neutel\, Jamie Petit\, and Thomas Sinclair\, transcribed by Bekah Simms (world premiere) \nWorks by Augusta Read Thomas\, Mykola Lysenko\, Gabriela Lena Frank\, and Franz Joseph Haydn \nFeaturing\nThe Rolston String Quartet \nAdam Scime\, Electronics Director \nParticipating Composers\nRory Berk – Location: Toronto \nThomas Sinclair – Location: Toronto \nMaddux Ma – Location: Toronto \nNathan Neutel – Location: Toronto \nAnthony Hodgetts – Location: Calgary \nLaura LaPeare – Location: Calgary \nJamie Petit – Location: Calgary \nSupporting Musicians\nBekah Simms — composer/workshop leader \nThe Rolston String Quartet — performers/workshop leaders \nPaolo Griffin — composer/coach \nEvan Lamberton — cellist/coach \nRory McLeod — violist/coach \nClayton Smith — musician/coach \nConcert Features (IN-PERSON show)\n\nAll expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise\, get up\, or stim!\nWheelchair accessible venue\nGender-neutral\, wheelchair accessible washrooms\nVenue Guide\nAccessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event\nFidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)\nFlexible seating and a separate area for breaks\nStretch breaks\nVisual schedule\n\nCOVID Safety Measures\n\nAttendance is limited to 80 people (67% capacity)\nWe are creating “family zones” on the floor using foam mats and tape\, and we’ll make sure the chair set-up allows for physical distancing\nMasks and hand sanitizer are readily available\nPlease tell us the size of your group so that we can plan seating\nTo protect the health of immunocompromised attendees\, we recommend that you wear a mask throughout the event\n\nConcert Features (ONLINE show)\n\nLive transcription (closed captions)\nASL (American Sign Language) interpretation\nVisual description inserted into dialogue\nStretch breaks\nVisual schedule\nAccessible PDF concert program and listening guide\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nVenue Guide (Visual Story)\n\nWe welcome your feedback!\nDo you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at xeniaconcerts@gmail.com or call us at 416-927-1555. \nSpecial thanks to our partners and supporters\nVenue Partner – TO Live \nProgramming Partner – National accessArts Centre \nVolunteer Support – Hand Over Hand \nFunding Support – Unity for Autism\, The Canada Council for the Arts\, The Ontario Arts Council\, The Toronto Arts Council\, The Government of Canada\, WROHAN Holding Company\, The Co-operators\, and our donors.  \nThe workshop and development process of sound.colLAB was generously supported by The Canada Council for the Arts and Unity for Autism.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/sound-collab-premiere-encore/
LOCATION:Meridian Hall\, 1 Front Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220212T120000
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SUMMARY:Xenia Concerts Presents in Partnership with TO Live: VC2 Cello Duo
DESCRIPTION:    \nConcert Description\nTwo cellos and two cellists: they’re the same\, but different! Join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the many voices of the cello. From the deepest bass notes to the lyrical treble\, from quick\, driving rhythms to soothing melodies\, the cello—and the cellists of VC2 Cello Duo—can play everything from classical to jazz to heavy metal. Bryan and Amahl will not only explain what makes the instrument so special\, they’ll also introduce you to music spanning over 250 years of history.\n\nThis sensory-friendly online concert will be broadcast live from Meridian Hall over Zoom\, so you can listen however you’re most comfortable\, interact with one another\, and ask questions in the chat. \n\nXenia Concerts welcomes all listeners\, including people with autism and other exceptionalities.\nAccessibility features\n\n 	Live transcription (closed captions)\n 	ASL interpretation\n 	Visual description integrated into dialogue\n 	Stretch breaks\n\nDo you have a suggestion for how we can make our events more welcoming and accessible? Write to Executive and Artistic Director Rory McLeod at xeniaconcerts@gmail.com or call us at 416-927-1555.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/xenia-concerts-presents-in-partnership-with-to-live-vc2-cello-duo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011456
CREATED:20210926T012403Z
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SUMMARY:Xenia Concerts Presents in partnership with TO Live: Jenna Marie Pinard & Jay Yoo
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in welcoming back vocalist Jenna Marie Pinard and guitarist Jay Yoo on December 12th at 11am EST. Together they bring us a Holiday-infused program featuring classic songs by Aretha Franklin\, The Beatles\, Elvis Presley\, and more\, along with a few surprises. Between songs\, Jenna and Jay will put our knowledge to the test with some trivia questions\, and you’ll be able to vote for your answers using emojis. We hope you’ll join us for this fun performance before the holidays!\n\nWe’ve changed the format of our online concerts to make them more interactive. We’re using Zoom so that you can interact\, answer the trivia questions\, see each other\, ask questions\, and have more fun!\n\nThis concert welcomes all listeners\, including people affected by autism and other exceptionalities. You can RSVP by clicking the button below.\n\nSee you there!
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/xenia-concerts-presents-jenna-marie-pinard-voice-and-jay-yoo-guitar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Xenia Concerts Inc.":MAILTO:xeniaconcerts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011456
CREATED:20210917T144313Z
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SUMMARY:Xenia Concerts presents in partnership with TO Live: Ahmed Moneka and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Ahmed Moneka – voice\, percussion\nFethi Nadjem – violin\, oud\, mandole\nDemetri Petsalakis – piano\, guitar\, oud \nJoin three friends Ahmed\, Fethi\, and Demetri for a concert inspired by the rich cultural diversity of Canada. Together they combine musical traditions from North Africa\, the Middle East\, and Europe to create a fresh and unique sound that is rooted in their respective musical backgrounds and explores the rhythmic and melodic possibilities of cross-cultural collaboration. Most of all\, they love to spread joy through music! \n\nThis concert will come with a program booklet available for download on October 16th.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis concert will take place on Zoom\, which you can download HERE. Using Zoom allows us to offer\n\nReal-time interaction through movement and gestures\nLive captioning\nQ & A session (ask your questions in the chat\, or verbally at the end of the concert)\n\nDo you need help figuring out how to install Zoom? Or want to find out how to tune in to our concert? Click on one of the two buttons below to find out how! \n\n\n \n\n\n \nOR\n \nSimply RSVP below to receive a confirmation email with a link to the concert!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis concert welcomes all listeners\, including people affected by autism and disability. \n  \nThis concert is presented in partnership with TOLive \n 
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/ahmed-moneka-and-friends/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Xenia Concerts Inc.":MAILTO:xeniaconcerts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210131T120000
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SUMMARY:Livestream Concert with Michael Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Accordionist Michael Bridge joins us for a special livestream concert that you can watch from the comfort of your home. This virtuosic program will feature an eclectic mix of works by Bach\, Piazzolla\, Henry Mancini\, and more!\nTo download instructions on how to tune into our Facebook livestream\, click here \nThis concert will come with a program booklet available that you can download by clicking HERE. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the concert – audience members can ask the artist questions by typing them into the ‘Comments’ box just right of the livestream. \nThis concert welcomes all listeners\, including people affected by autism and disability.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/livestream-concert-with-michael-bridge/
LOCATION:Your home.
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T011456
CREATED:20200605T213207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T020014Z
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SUMMARY:Livestream Concert with Keith Hamm and Julie Hereish
DESCRIPTION:For our first August concert\, we’re thrilled to present the award-winning husband and wife duo of Keith Hamm\, viola and Julie Hereish\, cello. Both musicians are members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra\, sitting as Principal Viola and Assistant Principal cello respectively. They bring us a unique and varied programme of rarely heard duos for viola and cello featuring music by Beethoven\, Bach\, Lutoslawski\, and more! We are looking forward to sharing this amazing music\, performed by these amazing musicians\, with you at home! \nTo download instructions on how to tune into our Facebook livestream\, click here \nThis concert will come with a program booklet that you can download here. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the concert – audience members can ask the artist questions by typing them into the ‘Comments’ box just right of the livestream. \nThis concert welcomes all listeners\, including people affected by autism and disability.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/livestream-concert-with-keith-hamm-and-julie-heirish-2/
LOCATION:Your home.
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200702T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T020035Z
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SUMMARY:European Folk Traditions with Luanne Homzy and Tommy Davy
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning musicians\, violinist Luanne Homzy and guitarist Tommy Davy bring us a special programme of folk and jazz music from across Europe on July 2nd at 3pm EST. Join us for a musical train ride through Europe featuring music by Dinciu\, Paganini\, Vittorio Monti\, and more! \nTo download instructions on how to tune into our Facebook livestream\, click here \nThis concert will come with a program booklet that you can download here. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the concert – audience members can ask the artist questions by typing them into the ‘Comments’ box just right of the livestream. \nThis concert welcomes all listeners\, including people affected by autism and disability.
URL:https://xeniaconcerts.com/event/livestream-concert-with-luanne-homzy-and-tommy-davy/
LOCATION:Your home.
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Xenia Concerts Inc.":MAILTO:xeniaconcerts@gmail.com
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