With their regular concerts canceled, some Okanagan singers took their performance to the street to bring entertainment to Vernon seniors who may be self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Tuesday afternoon, four members of the Okanagan Symphony Chorus performed classical and operatic songs from the sidewalk across the street from The Hamlets at Vernon, an assisted living facility.
Soprano Jay Laflamme coordinated the outdoor concert after some similar solo performances over the weekend were well received at other North Okanagan seniors facilities. “It was very moving, very emotional,” said Laflamme of the support she received for the solo serenades. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Lafl