ITZHAK PERLMAN At ’s Orpheum Theatre March 1, 2016 - 3 Days

Fares Per Person: $595 double/twin $695 single $575 triple

> Please add 5% GST. Early Bookers: $30 discount on first 15 seats; $15 on next 10

Includes  Coach transportation for 3 days  Knowledgeable tour director  2 nights accommodation and hotel taxes  Luggage handling at hotel  Choice of OR  2 meals: 2 lunches Museum of Anthropology Experience Points: Earn 14 -points  Ticket to Itzhak Perlman at Orpheum Theatre e

Superstar Classical Musician Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman is arguably one of the greatest musicians of our age. He enjoys celebrity status rarely afforded a classical musician. In January 2009, Mr. Perlman was honoured to take part in the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, premiering a piece written for the occasion by John Williams and performing with clarinetist Anthony McGill, pianist Gabriela Montero, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He was born in Tel-Aviv in 1945, then moved to the USA to attend Julliard School. He first appeared at Carnegie Hall at the age of 18 and has been performing extensively ever since. Although best known for playing and recording classical music, he is also skilled in jazz, is a noted conductor, and has written and performed numerous movie scores. He collaborated with composer John Williams in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning film Schindler’s List, in which he performed the violin solos. He proudly possesses four Emmy Awards and fifteen Grammy awards. Mr. Perlman plays on the antique Soil Stradivarius violin of 1714, formerly owned by Yehudi Menuhin, and considered to be one of the finest violins made during Stradivari's "golden period”. He devotes considerable time to education, both in his participation each summer in the Perlman Music Program and his teaching at the Juilliard School. The experience of seeing Itzhak Perlman in concert is to witness a legend. His last visit to Vancouver was in 2010. Orpheum Theatre Seating: Tickets are in orchestra section, Left Centre Rows 19-24, and Right Centre Rows 20-24. Since Vancouver Symphony subscribers get first choice of seats for Mr. Perlman’s single performance, seating is not as close to the stage as Wells Gray Tours usually secures. However, the acoustics in the Orpheum are well known for the exceptional quality, and it has been said that there is not a bad seat in the house. Permanent home of the Vancouver Symphony, this concert hall is a favourite to performers and audiences alike. Note that seats are assigned in order of booking.

Itinerary Tuesday, March 1: Meals: L Museum of Anthropology occupies a stunning Ar- We travel via the Coquihalla Highway to Vancou- thur Erickson structure. The focus is on First Nations ver and check into the Blue Horizon Hotel for a artifacts and exhibits, and Bill Reid’s stunning two night stay. It enjoys a perfect location on Rob- sculpture “The Raven and the First Men” is a high- son Street in ’s premiere light. A special exhibition, “The Spiritual World of shopping and restaurant district. Taiwan through Contemporary Art” is scheduled for March. Wednesday, March 2: The afternoon is yours to explore Vancouver from You can choose from two attractions today, in- the convenience of your downtown hotel. A short cluded in the tour fare. However, if you prefer to walk takes you to the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest have a free day to visit friends or relatives, you Coast Art. A little farther takes you to , can deduct $15 per person from the fare. Please Chinatown and the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chi- make your selection by final payment. Transporta- nese Garden. Ride the water taxi across to Gran- tion is included to both attractions. ville Island, stroll the waterfront at , or Vancouver Art Gallery: Housing a permanent col- visit with friends and relatives. lection of more than 10,000 works, the Art Gallery The Itzhak Perlman concert starts at 8 pm at the has an abundance of works by artists of this re- Orpheum Theatre. gion which reflects its commitment to showcase 's finest artists. Emily Carr, E.J. Thursday, March 3: Meals: L Hughes, Maxwell Bates, Toni Onley, Jack Shadbolt, We depart mid morning and head home via the Bertram Charles Binning, Gordon Smith, Alistair Coquihalla Highway. Bell, Takao Tanabe, Robert Davidson, and Mi- chael Morris are well represented.

Tour Policies Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due January 5, 2016. Discounts: Early bookers receive $30 discount on first 15 seats and $15 on next 10 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after January 5. Cancellation Policy: Up to November 13, your tour payments will be refunded less an administrative charge of $50 per person. From November 14 to January 5, the cancellation charge is $150 per person. From January 6 to January 29, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. After January 29, there is no refund. Fare Changes: Changes to taxes and surcharges from tour suppliers can occur at any time and are beyond the con- trol of Wells Gray Tours, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up until the time of departure. Travel Insurance: Policies for Comprehensive and Trip Cancellation & Interruption are available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause, otherwise policies must be purchased no later than at final payment. Photo Credit: Vancouver Symphony Activity Level: Light activity including short distances to walk and some steps, mainly to and from your theatre seat. If you think you may have difficulty participating in Activity Level 1, Wells Gray Tours recommends that you bring a companion to assist you. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. e-points: This tour earns 14 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn Experience Points, or e-points. 1 e-point equals $1. Redeem your points on select tours. You can accumulate enough points to earn a free tour (this tour eligible until January 5, 2016). Consumer Protection BC Licence: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924