Bike to the Symphony at the Winspear - Wed, Jun 1 2011

Bike to the Symphony at the Winspear (6/1/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Redbike (10918-88 Ave ) to Winspear

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jun 1 2011 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 10 2011 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Kick off this year’s Bike Month in style. Ride with EBC Edmonton Bicycle Commuters to the symphony!

EBC and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are partnering to offer $25 tickets (incl. all fees) to EBC members for the June 1 performance of Pieter Wispelwey. Tickets are $35 for non members. EBC is offering tickets and a membership for $35.00.

Purchase tickets directly through EBC here: http://edmontonbikes.ca/calendar/more/bike_to_the_symphony_2011

This special ESO performance will be a must for anyone who loves the cello. Mr Wispelwey opens the performance with Bach’s Suite No. 1 in G Major for Unaccompanied Cello, and the second half features ESO Music Director Bill Eddins accompanying on piano. This concert is a unique opportunity to experience Mr. Wispelwey’s versatility, phenomenal technique, and remarkable interpretations of cello repertoire.

Tickets will be on sale only until May 5. A limited number of tickets are available, so hurry to get yours.
If your membership has expired or you haven’t become a member, you can buy a combo: a new individual membership and symphony ticket for $35.

On June 1, we’ll gather in the parking lot between Da Capo Caffe and Redbike at 6pm (8738 109 St), two of the event sponsors. Da Capo will have an espresso cart outside, so you can enjoy a cup while you mingle with ESO musicians (including resident conductor Lucas Waldin, on his Redbike ride) before we ride to the Winspear at 6:30pm.

SINCE THERE WILL BE MORE PEOPLE THAN JUST OUR GROUP, LOOK FOR ME WEARING THE BRIGHT YELLOW EOC HAT. I'LL TRY TO WAIT AS NEAR TO THE FRONT DOOR OF REDBIKE STORE AS I CAN. I WILL HAVE MY CELL WITH ME TOO, SO CALL IF YOU CANNOT FIND ME.

As we arrive at the Winspear (around 7pm), more ESO musicians will welcome us with fanfare. Redbike has donated prizes for this event as well.

The concert will begin at 7:30pm and end around 9:30pm. Join us outside the Founders’ Room for a backstage tour following the performance.
EBC will provide bike parking directly in front of the Winspear concert hall, with a dedicated security guard.
The Winspear does not have a dress code, but please try to dress up for the ride anyway! You can also change once we arrive at the Winspear, if you prefer, or if the weather is poor.
Concert program: J.S. Bach: Suite No. 1 in G Major for Unaccompanied Cello Lalo: Cello Concerto Martinù: Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano Schubert: Fantasy in C major

Required Items to Bring:
bike to ride to the winspear, bike lock

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
We're going to the symphony! Lets dress a little fancy for the bike ride.
Money for incedentals or snacks afterward.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

On June 1, we’ll gather in the parking lot between Da Capo Caffe and Redbike at 6pm (8738 109 St) and bike as a group where we will be met by a fan fare from the ESO at the Winspear Center, (#4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Corner of 99th Street and 102 Avenue)

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Ticket to the symphony, espresso at the bike meet point, bike parking at the Winspear with a security guard. Email me once you have bought your ticket.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!