What’s Booming RVA: Free Music and Warblers
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Sounds abound this week, including a free classical concert, a free documentary on Cuban music, birds, the “Cinderella” ballet, and Mancini. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Free Music and Warblers.”
“Cinderella”
Feb. 14 to 16 at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond
Richmond Ballet presents the story about a kind girl whose happily ever after comes to life, through the classic story, Ben Stevenson’s choreography, and Prokofiev’s score. With the Richmond Symphony.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Feb. 14 to 17, wherever on Earth you are
Log the birds that you count in a 150minute period during the event. Download the Merlin Bird ID app to help identify the birds in your area and/or use the eBird Mobile app to enter your bird sightings. Count on your own or join an event at a participating Virginia State Park, including Bear Creek Lake in Cumberland.
Opus 20: Anniversary
FREE. Feb. 15, 2 p.m., at Richmond Main Public Library, Richmond
The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia celebrates its 20th anniversary with romantic music from the late 19th century.
Mancini
Feb. 18, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond
He won OSCARS®. He won GRAMMYS®. And his legendary music won fans everywhere. The Richmond Symphony pays tribute to the great movie music of Henry Mancini, with such classics as “Moon River,” “The Days of Wine and Roses,” and “The Pink Panther.”
“The Sound of Santiago”
FREE. Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., at Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond
UR Department of Music presents a screening of the documentary by Dr. Mike Davison and Ed Tillett, exploring the indigenous music of Santiago de Cuba and the effect it has had on Cuba and the world.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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