If you can dance, sing or perform on stage, you may have a shot at being one of the opening day acts at Anvil Centre.
The City of New Westminster has put out a call for performers for the grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 14. Performers and performing arts groups who live in or are connected to New Westminster are invited to submit proposals.
“We are looking for acts that engage with the community, celebrate the spirit and rich cultural heritage of New Westminster and will animate Anvil Centre on opening day,” stated the call for proposals.
The city is seeking performers in theatre, roving entertainment, stage entertainment (can include musical, dance, children, demonstrations, acts, anything you can imagine appearing on a stage) and dance.
Submissions are due by Friday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. For more information about the call for performers, visit the city’s website at www.newwestcity.ca.
Comedy success
Columbia Theatre was recently the place for big laughs and an even bigger fundraising total for FSH muscular dystrophy research.
Donations are still coming in, but at least $7,500 was raised at the July 19 #StandUp4FSHD comedy night featuring comedians Dino Archie and Carter Hortie.
“The response was heart-warming,” Neil Camarta, founder and CEO of FSHD Canada Foundation, said in a press release. “The momentum for this event kept growing until the event day with local sponsors jumping on board to help. The funds will go to research projects specifically to find a treatment for FSHD.”
The event raised money through ticket sales, donations, an on-site raffle and 50/50 draw, as well as an online contest. The evening was dedicated to Ann Hardon, a Coquitlam resident who also had FSHD and passed away from other health complications in June.
“I am thrilled the event was so successful, especially because we dedicated the night to our friend Ann,” said event organizer Asifa Lalji, who also has FSH muscular dystrophy. “This event did more than raise money and awareness for FSHD. It reminded us that anyone with challenges needs two things to help them get through it – support and a sense of humour. Both were overflowing that night.”
Douglas tops
Douglas College has been named one of the top sales schools in North America by a non-profit organization that supports and promotes professional sales education.
The Sales Education Foundation recently released its 2014 list, which recognizes post-secondary institutions that provide formal sales education. Douglas College is the only institution from Canada to make the cut.
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