Local music legend Dal Richards is bringing his big band sound back to the Royal City tonight.
Richards and his orchestra will perform at a fundraising concert at the Columbia Theatre on Friday, June 8 (tonight).
The show is a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis, a devastating disease that claimed the life of New Westminster resident Eva Markvoort in 2008.
"Eva's life was cut short at the tender age of 25 by cystic fibrosis - but not before she was able to develop a lasting legacy that promotes organ donation and support for crucial research," said local arts promoter Tony Antonias. "This is precisely the reason we urge you to support this fundraiser. - Knowing my pal Dal Richards as well as I do, I can confidently say he'll wow audiences and you'll hear lots of the big band sounds you've come to love."
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show takes place at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at www. thecolumbia.ca or 6045224500.
GET GARDENING
The Plant a Row/Grow a Row program's weekly collection of food donations begins this weekend.
The program accepts donations of fruits and veggies, which are then donated to the New Westminster Food Bank.
The idea is that gardeners are encouraged to grow an extra row of produce to donate to the cause - but store-bought produce is also appreciated.
Donations are accepted on Sunday mornings from June 10 to Oct. 14 between 9: 30 and 10: 30 a.m. at the front entrance to St.
Thomas More Collegiate at 7450 12th Ave. in Burnaby - just across the New West border.
Claude LeDoux, a New Westminster resident and the City of New Westminster's horticulturist, coordinates the program.
SOLO SHOW
New Westminster artist Angie Au Hemphill is being featured in a solo exhibition at the Van Dop Gallery.
The gallery at 421 Richmond St. is presenting an exhibition featuring a collection of new works by the award-winning artist.
A senior signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a gold medalist of the Spilsbury Medal Award and a two-time recipient of the federation's award of excellence, Au Hemphill's work can be found in corporate and private collections throughout the world.
The Van Dop Gallery is featuring this exclusive solo exhibition on Saturday, June 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information call 604-521-7887, email [email protected] or visit vandop gallery.com
All revved up
Key West Ford is revved up about becoming the main sponsor of the Royal City Show and Shine.
The Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association has announced a sponsorship agreement with Key West Ford. The 13th annual festival will now be called the Key West Ford Show and Shine.
"We are extremely proud to be associated with the annual Show and Shine," said Key West Ford general manager Adam Isfeld in a press release.
"The event draws huge crowds each year and is a great fit for our brand. We plan to have a large presence at the event and showcase our great line of vehicles that includes our exclusive high performance Roush Mustangs."
The Key West Ford Show and Shine, which is taking place on Sunday, July 8, will feature more than 300 classic, vintage, custom and specialty vehicles, dozens of motorcycles, live entertainment all day long, food and interactive activities for the whole family. The free event takes place along Columbia Street between the Pattullo Bridge and Stewardson Way.
"Our partnership with Key West Ford on the Show and Shine is a natural," said Kendra Johnston, executive director of the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association.
"Adam and his team are big community supporters and we appreciate their commitment to the revitalization of Downtown New West."
tmcmanus@ royalcityrecord.com
