Painted Violins . . . Strung Out on the Arts

Painted Violins

Orchestra London is putting on the cocktail party event of the summer. I’m very excited to be attending and have set up this page for non-facebookers who are interested!

The Deets:
Date & Time: 18 June 2009, 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Location: Museum London
Street: 421 Ridout Street North

Phone for tix & info: 519.679.8778

From the Facebook page:

Orchestra London invites you to the Party of the Year!

Feel good about supporting Orchestra London at an evening of sipping martinis, tasting hip hors d’oeuvres, listening to great music and viewing outstanding art pieces, which will be up for auction throughout the evening.

Six of London’s leading artists – Kevin Bice, Andy Johnson, Greg Ludlow, Thelma Rosner, Laurie Seaman and Deborah Worsfold – have been given the opportunity to transform an actual violin in any way they see fit. Orchestra London’s principal flute, Annelie Metrakos, principal oboe, Ian Franklin, and Glass Tiger front man, Alan Frew, are also lending their non-musical talents to the inaugural event.

The evening will also feature music by members of the Orchestra London string section and a special performance by Alan Frew.

The violins will be on display at The Grand Theatre May 30 to June 6 during the The Magic Flute run, and then travel to various locations around town, before making their final appearance at Museum London on June 18. There 2 violins will be raffled off to two lucky winners and the remaining sold via live auction to the highest bidder.

Event tickets are $90 and available at the Orchestra London Box Office. The first 100 tickets sold receive a free voucher to attend any 2009-2010 Ovation Series concert (excluding Opening Night). Raffle tickets are $10 or 3 for $20.

Featuring painted violins by: Alan Frew, Kevin Bice, Andy Johnson, Greg Ludlow, Thelma Rosner, Laurie Seaman, Deborah Worsfold, Ian Franklin, Annelie Metrakos

Generously sponsored by: RBC