With Black History month coming to a close, many organizations are having grand finales to signal the end of the month. Despite the ongoing pandemic, I am glad that we can still find a way to enjoy these virtual celebrations that showcase and celebrate Black life, joy and legacies. This list of things to do is music heavy this time you might just find a new artist you love or discover a new genre.
Thursday, Feb. 25.
Leading up to this tribute and celebration of life, the New England Conservatory’s Black Student Union held a countdown to this day, and it’s finally here. Coretta Scott King was an alumna of the school, which hosts a celebration of her life and legacy. This year, the livestream will be a short performance film focused on showcasing the stories of students then and now. The performance is meant to spark a deep reflection on the countless Black lives needlessly lost in America.
Guitarist to play with Vancouver Symphony By James Bash for The Columbian
Published: February 25, 2021, 6:02am
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Classical guitarists are real-life Wolverines, said Adam Levin, an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist who will be performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra this weekend.
“We have really hard fingernails!” Levin said with a laugh. “Our fingernails are basically like having five picks. They allow for a lot of dexterity, speed, and control. But I was not blessed with the strongest nails. So, I have to reinforce them with acrylic, which is a powdery substance, and super glue.”
Levin’s performance with the orchestra will be the fifth in a series of concerts livedstreamed from Skyview Concert Hall into living rooms around the globe.
LAKE STREET DIVE - “HYPOTHETICALS”
Singer Rachael Price’s warm vocals accompanied by dreamy instrumentation opens up Lake Street Dive’s latest tune, “Hypotheticals.” That smooth, shiny musical introduction fades out to just Price’s voice for a couple seconds. Immediately after she sings “I’ve been,” an irresistibly catchy R&B groove drops in, setting the fun upbeat tone for the rest of the track. The group, formed at Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music, will release their fifth album
Obviously on March 12th. Until then, we ve got this single to jam to. For more Lake Street Dive, check out their previous single, “Making Do.”
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Birch Aquarium to reopen with outdoor exhibits Feb. 27
After almost three months of closure, Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla announced it will open to the public outdoors-only beginning Saturday, Feb. 27. A members-only day is scheduled for Feb. 26.
The aquarium’s outdoor spaces have been enhanced with new animals and activities and will be open to guests with discounted ticket prices. Birch has been closed since early December because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Activities include Preuss Tide Pool Plaza experiences, Kelp Cam viewing on a big screen, an outdoor version of the Oddities exhibit, touch tidepools, shark teeth and specimens and nurseries for baby animals found in local waters.