Comments on: Make me into a classy dame, Edmonton

By: Brittney

Brittney — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:19:02 +0000

I have a tuxedo shirt! I’m wearing that.

And Axe body spray.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:52:18 +0000

Your sly segue into the Phantom of the Opera made me laugh.
I can’t do it though, or I’ll never hear the end of it from Sally.

Great, and helpful points, SarahJ!

I’ve also been politely warned to NOT douse myself in Axe body spray, by the ESO’s New Media Specialist. But Axe is my signature!

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:37:33 +0000

I go to the Pops on Fridays with my mom, and since I usually come from work, and Fridays are casual I generally wear jeans. And the dirtiest looks I get are from my mom.

I think for the Broadway one…a Phantom of the Opera mask should be fine too.. :)

By: SarahJanet

SarahJanet — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:59:01 +0000

People will be wearing things ranging from ripped blue jeans to ball gowns and tuxedos. Especially at a Pops concert – they tend to be a bit more casual. No suit necessary – if you wear non-jeans and a nice shirt, you’ll be right in the middle of the pack and just fine.

If you buy something at intermission or before the concert (drink, overpriced cheesecake, whatever), you can’t bring it in to the concert hall for the performance, so take that into consideration.

Leave lots of time for parking – if there’s something at the Citadel as well, it’ll be busy and the Library parkade may be full. They’ll take your ticket at the door and direct you to the right floor. Where are you sitting?

Pops is a great way to ease into going to the symphony. It’s usually more casual, has a younger crowd, and has more accessible music. You’ll be fine! I wish I was going, actually – I’m a Broadway fan and I know a bunch of the singers.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:35:50 +0000

Would you ask a doctor to leave their medical license at home?
I’m legit!

Phones off I knew. I tend to keep it on vibrate even at work, so silenting during the symphony makes sense. I’m not much for live tweeting, though I think that’s up for debate with other tweeps.