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Endless Summer at Thistle Farm The Kamloops Symphony’s second annual Endless Summer event is back! Revel in the pleasures of live chamber and jazz music on a summer evening at the farm while savouring locally grown food prepared by chef David Tombs of Terra Restaurant. “This particular time of year people love to get outdoors to hear live music – in the park, on the street – so the farm venue is a particularly unique opportunity to do this,” says Cvetozar Vutev, principle violinist with the Kamloops Symphony and one of the musicians performing at the event. “Last year we came as a little chamber orchestra of about 15 musicians. This time will be a little different.” On August 25 he and his violin will be a part of a group of five chamber musicians – including a cellist, a flutist, a clarinetist and a pianist – who will deliver a variety of styles, performing sometimes as a trio, others as a quartet or quintet, while guests dine outdoors at Thistle Farms. “This year, rather one large group, there will be several ensembles throughout the night,” explains Kaitlin Methot, administrative assistant at the Kamloops Symphony, adding that they’ve also recently added the Anita Eccleston Jazz Quartet to the programme.
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Guests enjoyed local food and chamber music at Thistle Farms during Endless summer in 2012.
Anita Eccleston is a local talent who has taken her voice and her trumpet to Vancouver where she is earning herself a name in the music community. She is bringing her band home with her to play the event. “I decided to perform at the event because Kathy asked me to. I love the orchestra and totally support their fundraising efforts,” says the former KSO musician. “It’s a chance for me to share my finest
skills for the audiences who saw me sitting in the back row of the orchestra for so many years, and I couldn’t be happier to be appearing in this new capacity.” But music is only half of what the Endless Summer event is all about. The culinary side of things promises to excite the senses, too. “It’s a very unique event. It’s a great contrast – the symphony at the farm – it creates a really romantic ambience,” says Kaitlin.
“This year we are really putting the focus on the local aspect of the event, the music, the food and the beverages.” 19 Hills Harper’sThursday, Trail andMay Summer wineries are two of the half dozen local beverage producers who will be there pairing their products with the evening’s meal. All of the fruits and vegetables served will come open for business 250.376.2411 straight from the farm, and while it doesn’t produce meat, Chef David Tombs makes a practice of sourcing everything he can from as close by as possible. “In addition to the vegetables we’ll be pulling right from the ground at the farm at the peak of the season we will be preparing spit-roasted prime rib and local lamb from Dominion Creek Ranch along with fish tacos made with sustainable Oceanwise seafood,” says Chef David, adding, “I’m not sure I want to give much more away. It’s nice to have an element of surprise.” The Endless Summer event will take place on August 25, and is a fundraiser for the Kamloops Symphony and its music education programs. Tickets are already available at the Kamloops Farmer’s Market from the Thistle Farm booth, Terra Restaurant at 326 Victoria Street, or the Kamloops Symphony office in Station Plaza. Rebecca Stewart
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