Series of concerts, theatre performances taking place outdoors
Krystle Hewitt. Published on Mississauga News Website. Friday, July 8, 2022
“Series of concerts, theatre performances taking place outdoors
After a two-year hiatus, a series of live entertainment of music and theatre performances is back this summer at The Riverwood Conservancy.
The Mississauga charity’s Culture@Riverwood events are either free or pay-what-you-can and are happening throughout July and August outside the Visual Arts Mississauga building at Riverwood. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blanket and bug spray is recommended.
The events are in partnership with Visual Arts Mississauga, The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga and Driftwood Theatre.
Here’s a look at some of the events taking place:
July 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Free
The choral arts organization is making a return with a full season of in-person performances. The theme for this season is “illumination.”
July 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Free
Founded in 2001, this international string quartet performs pieces from mainstream, performance art, baroque and present day.
July 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Pay What You Can pricing from $5 to $75
The Driftwood Theatre Group will be performing “King Henry Five,” an adaptation of three Shakespeare plays (“Henry IV” parts 1 and 2, “Henry V”). Tickets are on sale at http://www.driftwoodtheatre.com/tickets.
Aug. 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Free
This group’s performances combine an original mix of Ukrainian, Balkan, Iraqi Middle-Eastern and French Celtic music.
Aug. 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Free
Debuting in 2018, the violin and cello duo frequently perform as part of the Chamber Music Mississauga roster and are passionate about music education.
In case of inclement weather, the performances will relocate to Erin Mills United Church. For more information about the events, visit The Riverwood Conservancy’s website.”
