A chamber music ensemble that includes a Coquitlam clarinetist scored the top prize of a national competition last month.
The AJA Trio — made up of clarinetist Alexander Chernata, Julie Lin on violin and Andrea Pedro on piano — took first place in their category at the 45th National Music Festival. The group is based out the Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where Chernata is a second-year performance major.
FALL FESTS
Tickets for one of the best wine and food festivals in the Tri-Cities are now on sale.
About 50 B.C. wineries will be pouring at BC Uncorked, a gala that takes place Oct. 24 at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets at $55 support the Ride to Conquer Cancer, which raises money for the BC Cancer Foundation. Some of the vineyards that will be represented include Road 13, Vista D’oro, VinPerdu Cellars, The Vibrant Vine and Maverick Estate Winery. Visit bcuncorked.com/tickets.
Meanwhile, the Port Moody Arts Centre hosts its inaugural RESPECT gala in November.
And tickets can now be purchased for what is being billed as an “An Evening of Art and Soul.”
Port Moody pianist Kristian Alexandrov will lead a six-piece band with his partner Shannon Gaye, a singer and percussionist. Also on stage will be Britt and Carly McKillip of One More Girl fame.
The event takes place at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) on Nov. 12, with proceeds supporting the arts centre’s Making It Work campaign.
Call 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca.
