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The 10th installment of Doors Open Richmond is a free weekend-long, city-wide public celebration of heritage, culture and the arts. Join us for the Opening Celebration of this event at the Richmond Cultural Centre from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, featuring a live performance of Omnis Temporalis at 7:30 pm in the Art Gallery.
Omnis Temporalis is a multiform project that draws together the cartoon work of Canadian cartoonist, Seth, with contemporary classical music and performance by Vancouver-based composer, Mark Haney. This free performance tells the story of Seth’s graphic novella George Sprott: 1894-1975 through dialogue and music. Performing in Omnis Temporalis are Richard Newman, Dorothea Hayley, koralee, and Jovanni Sy. Music by Mark Takeshi McGregor on alto/bass flute, Marina Hasselberg on cello, and Mark Haney on double bass. Costumes by Diane Park.
Free admission. Everyone welcome to attend.
Shorter performances will also be presented on Day 2 of Doors Open Richmond. Join us at 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 3 for 20 minute performances of Omnis Temporalis, followed by a Q&A session for audience members.
