Previews Bach to the future Just over eighteen months ago, Clyde M i t c h e l l brought the North Shore its o w n orchestra, Sinfonía. A s w e l l as evening perfromances, M i t c h e l l also feels passionate a b o u t bringing great music to a younger audience, a n d so he started a series of c o n certs for children entitled Clydeoscope. A t 2:30 pm o n M a r c h 10, M i t c h e l l a n d members of Sinfonía w i l l present a program called Bach t o t h e Future. This exciting a n d fun-filled C l y d e o s c o p e concert is an e x p l o ration of the history a n d d e v e l o p m e n t of the orchestra up t o t h e present day. The first orchestras w e r e basically strings, but in time different instruments w e r e a d d e d t o the orchestra - w o o d w i n d s , brass and kettledrums. W i t h t h e a d d i t i o n of these n e w instruments, musical styles c h a n g e d as w e l l . Today's electronics are bringing a totally n e w flavour t o music. Bach t o the Future w i l l begin w i t h t h e c o m p o s i t i o n s of Johann Sebastian Bach a n d carry o n t h r o u g h t o the music of next year, w i t h special musical passages illustrating w h a t the composers might have first heard inside their heads. - Peggy Stortz Having a ball: Cinderella (Emma Tompkins) and her handsome prince (Scott Perrie) tread the light fantastic at Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre in mid-March. "Parents and children big and small will delight in the magic of this production," says director Gillian Barber. "We chose the Rodgers and Hammerstein version because of the strong story and the lovely music. It's a spectacle, with a fairy godmother and buffoons and spirited dance - a delight for the whole family." Calling A l l Artisans & Buskers for the b r a n d new North Vancouver Farmers Market Sundays, June 23 - October 27, 10 - 3, Outside Gty Hall at l4th& Lonsdale Gala Gallery 67 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver Tel.: 604-985-1059 Tue. - Fri. 10 - 7p.m. Sat - Sun II - 7p.m. Closed Monday. Gala Gallery focuses on the works of contemporary artists, primarily from eastern Europe. Besides organizing exhibitions at its Lonsdale Avenue location, Gala Gallery can assist you in selecting art for decorating your home, office, and other places of business such as hotels and restaurants. If you wish to arrange a viewing or consultation outside the regular gallery hours, we'll be pleased to accommodate you. Please call to make an appointment with one of the gallery owners. We are looking for facepainters, musicians and artisans with professional quality, hand-crafted items. For information on participating, auditions cx/or jury package, call 6 0 4 . 8 7 9 . 3 2 7 6 Hurry! Artisan Jury on March 24, 2002. 2 0 March | April