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Posted on 19 July 2022 by admin

Calgary events share Indigenous culture, promote healing and reconciliation – Calgary | Globalnews.ca

This week brings a new opportunity for Calgarians to connect with southern Alberta’s rich Indigenous culture.

It’s a chance for people to learn about the past and to make healing connections for the future.

It comes in the form of a series of weekly events at St. Patrick’s Island.

The free events will feature Indigenous knowledge-keepers sharing traditional stories, as well as drumming and singing.

Among those leading the gatherings is Clarence Wolf Leg Jr., a member of the Siksika Nation.

“I’m a Blackfoot powwow singer — I’ve been doing this for about 30 years,” Wolf Leg Jr. said. “I’m just creating some positive energy.”

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The events are being organized by Tarra Wright-Many Chief, whose company Many Chief Tours offers Indigenous-themed walking tours of St. Patrick’s Island.

Wright-Many Chief says, the purpose of free events is “to teach people about the history of the Blackfoot people and our connection to this area.”

St. Patrick’s Island is in the Bow River, directly across from the place the Elbow River flows into it.

“[It is] close to the confluence of the two rivers, which is a sacred site for the Blackfoot people — people would come here to do ceremonies,” Wright-Many Chief said. “And so it makes sense for us to come here and start creating space for Indigenous stories and knowledge to be shared — where it was traditionally shared thousands of years ago.”

Everyone is invited to attend the events, which run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on six consecutive Fridays from July 22 to August 26.

“We’ll be providing some good vibes, and that’s what the powwow songs are meant for,” Wolf Leg Jr. said. “They’re meant to heal and to break down barriers, to help complete this reconciliation that we’re all going through.”

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Posted on 6 July 2022 by admin

Event Management Platform Market Worth $60Bn by 2028 at 11.5% CAGR Led by Cloud-based Deployment (74.6% Market Share in 2021), Global Analysis (18+ Countries, 5 Key Regions, 50+ Companies) by The Insight Partners

New York, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Insight Partners published latest research study on “Event Management Platform Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Component [Hardware (Physical and Hybrid Check-in), Software, and Services (Professional Services, Managed Services)], Deployment (On Premise and Cloud-based), Application (Event Planning, Event Registration and Ticketing, Event Marketing, Content Management, Networking Management, Analytics and Reporting, Audience Management and Communication, Visitor Management, Venue Management, Virtual Lobby Management, and Others ), End User (Trade Show Organizers, Event Management Agencies, Corporates, Academics, Organizations, Associations/Non-profitable Trusts/Government Bodies, and Others)”, based on component, the market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. The software segment led the market with the largest market share in 2021.

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Report Coverage	Details
Market Size Value in	US$ 31.23 Billion in 2022
Market Size Value by	US$ 60.01 Billion by 2028
Growth rate	CAGR of 11.5% from 2022 to 2028
Forecast Period	2022-2028
Base Year	2022
No. of Pages	174
No. Tables	153
No. of Charts & Figures	104
Historical data available	Yes
Segments covered	Component, Deployment, Application, and End User
Regional scope	North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; MEA
Country scope	US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Argentina
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Event Management Platform Market: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments
ACTIVE Network, LLC; BigMarker; Aventri, Inc.; Bizzabo; Swapcard; Goldcast; WebEx Events; PheedLoop Inc.; Zuddl; and Airmeet are among the key players profiled during the study of the global event management platform market. In addition, several other essential market players were studied and analyzed to get a holistic view of the event management platform market and its ecosystem.

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In May 2022, ACTIVE Network and accesso entered into a strategic partnership to extend the reach of the company’s solutions to the ski industry. This partnership would allow ACTIVE Network to access the e-commerce ticketing suite of accesso, and the clients of accesso would get an option for real-time transport protocol (RTP).

In January 2022, Aventri merged with MeetingPlay, an innovative solution provider for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The new event software powerhouse would combine the strengths of both companies to offer a complete full-service solution for meetings and events.

The major stakeholders in the global event management platform market ecosystem include event management platform hardware/software/service providers, system integrators, and end users. With the rising demand for event management platform solutions for event planning, event registration and ticketing, event marketing, content management, networking management, analytics and reporting, audience engagement and communication, visitor management, venue management, virtual lobby management across the globe, the event management platform providers are also experiencing sustainable growth opportunities.

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The major end users of the event management platform market include trade show organizers, event management agencies, corporates, academic, organizations, associations/non-profitable trusts/government bodies, and others. Among end users, the event management agencies segment to have the highest share. Event management agencies help organizations develop and plan events for their clients. The events include creating effective invitations, managing registrations, organizing housing and travel preferences, collecting online payments, and viewing reports in actual time.

Event Management Platform Market: Application Segment Overview
Based on application, the market is segmented into event planning, event registration and ticketing, event marketing, content management, networking management, analytics and reporting, audience engagement and communication, visitor management, venue management, virtual lobby management, and others. The event planning segment led the event management platform market with the largest market share in 2021.

Companies are incorporating videos to create more digital experiences as audiences’ preference for on-demand viewing is growing. Virtually every marketer considers webinars a crucial component of their strategy and the most effective medium for generating quality sales leads. With webinars, companies from all industries are fast turning to digital-first interaction. According to the ON24 Webinar Benchmarks Report 2021, companies are rapidly transitioning to digital-first engagement with webinars. The findings are based on over ~2,000 businesses providing over ~100,000 digital experiences with ~100 participants utilizing ON24 in one of the most comprehensive data investigations of digital events in 2020.

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As per the data, the use of webinars climbed 162%, with attendance nearly quadrupling to over ~60 million people. Over ~61 million hours of material were consumed by audiences, representing ~300% growth. As the shift to digital platforms rises, webinars are becoming increasingly necessary in marketing and sales. In a follow-up poll to the benchmarks report, 99% of marketers think webinars are essential to their strategies, with 72% stating they directly influence pipeline and revenue. The benefits of webinars, such as audience analytics, engagement data, and buying signals, allow marketers to claim that 66% of sales teams prioritize webinar leads, making webinars the top digital channel for generating qualified leads and sales leads for 89% of respondents.

Using modern technologies, such as webinars, in the healthcare industry helps to continuously optimize the execution of care and streamline processes that support and enable efficient care delivery. Webinars can also help break down collaborative boundaries, allowing faster clinical discovery. Similarly, educational webinars and web conferencing technologies have recently received more attention. Students do not need to spend money on transportation or lodging to receive an education. Similarly, the educational institution does not need to make significant space or class size investments to accommodate new pupils. Thus, the growing use of webinars is driving the event management platform market growth.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on North America Event Management Platform Market:
The dramatic shift to virtual events created new challenges for event planners, such as rethinking plans and designs, managing remote speakers to deal with new technologies, and finding interesting ways of keeping people engaged. Moreover, the declining gross domestic product (GDP) of the region hampered the event management platform market growth. The COVID-19 crisis has drastically forced event planners to switch from in-person meetings to virtual meetings.

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The COVID-19 outbreak has slightly affected the event platform providers for conducting virtual events. However, the event management platform market is expected to foresee significant growth opportunities in the coming years owing to the rising demand for digital content and live streaming. Thus, the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the North American event management platform market is moderate.

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Posted on 25 June 2022 by admin

Events are back with more ways to share ‘What’s Happening at the Garden!’

The lush green and dynamic colors at the International Peace Garden are vibrant after all the moisture and sunshine southern Manitoba has had over the past few weeks!

CEO, Tim Chapman, says their flowers beds are shaping up beautifully, this year’s theme focused on music and the Arts to officially welcome the International Music Camp back to the Peace Garden after a two-year hiatus.

To share more of the rich history of the Garden, celebrating 90 years this summer, they have started a new Blog page on their website.

“It was really a good year to get that going because we just want to share more about the history and what the Garden is all about through our regular updates to our website,” shares Chapman. “It’s just a fun way to remind people that there’s so much rich history, especially locally.”

“We’ve been spending hours over the past few months going through all the old archives, and what you find is almost everyone around here has a cousin or a grandfather, someone who worked at the Garden going back to the early 30’s when it was first dedicated.”

“So, we can share a lot of fun, little anecdotes,” he adds. “Maybe some people didn’t know how the different parts of the Garden came about. It’s just a fun way getting the word out more and we have great input both on social media and on our website so we want to make sure our followers and our visitors have something to read every now and then.”

Their most recent event was the annual Fiddle Festival held last weekend “It was incredible,” shares Chapman. “People were coming back; a lot of musicians and a lot of folks from the different communities to come and listen to music for the first time in 2 years was really a touching moment! It felt like we were getting back to normal again.”

For more information visit their website at www.peacegarden.com where you can visit their Blog page, check out what’s coming up, and sign up for their newsletter which comes out more frequently during the summer months.

“As the conservatory project finishes up this Fall we’ll be having a lot more going on through the whole 12 months of the year so that’s the way to keep up to date with what’s new at the Garden and what’s coming back!” adds Chapman.

Posted on 18 June 2022 by admin

Events are back with more ways to share ‘What’s Happening at the Garden!’

The lush green and dynamic colors at the International Peace Garden are vibrant after all the moisture and sunshine southern Manitoba has had over the past few weeks!

To share more of the rich history of the Garden, celebrating 90 years this summer, they have started a new Blog page on their website.

Coming up at the Peace Garden is their Father’s Day Buffet this weekend. For more information visit their website at www.peacegarden.com where you can visit their Blog page, check out what’s coming up, and sign up for their newsletter which comes out more frequently during the summer months.

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Father’s Day Buffet – International Peace Garden

Posted on 12 May 2022 by admin

‘I hope he will not remember those terrible events’: Mariupol survivors share stories of trauma, desperation | Watch News Videos Online

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After enduring some of the worst attacks of Russia’s invasion, hundreds of Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Zaporizhzhia, after escaping the battered city of Mariupol. Crystal Goomansingh spoke with some about their traumatic journey, and what comes next.

Posted on 4 May 2022 by admin

Virtual Events Market Size to Hit USD 366450 million by 2028 | Market Share, Growth, Trends, Key Players, Market Segmentation, Challenges, Restraints, Revenue, Recent Developments, Stakeholders and Forecast Research | Market Reports World

global Virtual Events market size is projected to reach US$ 366450 million by 2028, from US$ 115610 million in 2021, at a CAGR of 17.3% during 2022-2028.

Pune, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Virtual Events Market 2022 research report represents a detailed overview of the current market situation and forecast till 2028. The study is perhaps a perfect mixture of qualitative and quantitative information highlighting key market developments, challenges, and competition the industry face alongside gap analysis and new opportunities available and trend within the Virtual Events Market. Further, this report gives Virtual Events Market size, recent trends, growth, share, development status, market dynamics, cost structure, and competitive landscape. The research report also includes the present market and its growth potential in the given period of forecast. An exhaustive and professional study of the global Virtual Events market report has been completed by industry professionals and presented in the most particular manner to present only the details that matter the most. The report mainly focuses on the most dynamic information about the global market.

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About Virtual Events:

Virtual events are online exhibitions that include breakout sessions, video conferencing, web conferencing, collaboration tools, communication, and social networking. Virtual events can be enabled on smartphones, desktops, laptops, and tablets. They can be used to announce the launch of new products, provide additional information to people, and obtain new vendors. The exhibit below represents the differences between physical events and virtual events.

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This report gives a detailed description of all the factors influencing the growth of these market players as well as profiles of their companies, their product portfolios, marketing strategies, technology integrations, and more information about these market players. Some of the major players are as follows:

The Major Key Players Listed in the Virtual Events Market Report are:

Global Virtual Events Market: Drivers and Restrains

The research report has incorporated the analysis of different factors that augment the market’s growth. It constitutes trends, restraints, and drivers that transform the market in either a positive or negative manner. This section also provides the scope of different segments and applications that can potentially influence the market in the future. The detailed information is based on current trends and historic milestones. This section also provides an analysis of the volume of production in the global market and of each type.

A thorough evaluation of the restrains included in the report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning. Factors that overshadow the market growth are pivotal as they can be understood to devise different bends for getting hold of the lucrative opportunities that are present in the ever-growing market. Additionally, insights into market expert’s opinions have been taken to understand the market better.

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On the whole, the report proves to be an effective tool that players can use to gain a competitive edge over their competitors and ensure lasting success in the global Virtual Events market. All of the findings, data, and information provided in the report are validated and revalidated with the help of trustworthy sources. The analysts who have authored the report took a unique and industry-best research and analysis approach for an in-depth study of the global Virtual Events market.

Global Virtual Events Market Segmentation:

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), company, Type, and Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

By Type:

Online Exhibitions
Web Conferencing
Others

By Application:

Education
Healthcare
Finance and Banking
Others

Geographic Segment Covered in the Report:

The Virtual Events report provides information about the market area, which is further subdivided into sub-regions and countries/regions. In addition to the market share in each country and sub-region, this chapter of this report also contains information on profit opportunities. This chapter of the report mentions the market share and growth rate of each region, country and sub-region during the estimated period.

North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa

The study Objectives of this report are:

To study and analyze the global Virtual Events market size (value and volume) by company, key regions/countries, products and application, history data and forecast.
To understand the structure of the Virtual Events market by identifying its various sub-segments.
To share detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (growth potential, opportunities, drivers, industry-specific challenges and risks).
Focuses on the key global Virtual Events manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the sales volume, value, market share, market competition landscape, SWOT analysis and development plans in the next few years.
To analyze the Virtual Events with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market.
To project the value and volume of Virtual Events submarkets, with respect to key regions (along with their respective key countries).
To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.

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What developments are going on in that technology? Which trends are causing these developments?
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What was the global market status of the Virtual Events market?
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Detailed TOC of Global Virtual Events Market Report 2022

1 Report Business Overview

1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Market Analysis by Type
1.2.1 Global Virtual Events Market Size Growth Rate by Type, 2017 VS 2021 VS 2028
1.2.2 Online Exhibitions
1.2.3 Web Conferencing
1.2.4 Others
1.3 Market by Application
1.3.1 Global Virtual Events Market Size Growth Rate by Application, 2017 VS 2021 VS 2028
1.3.2 Education
1.3.3 Healthcare
1.3.4 Finance and Banking
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Study Objectives
1.5 Years Considered

2 Global Growth Trends

2.1 Global Virtual Events Market Perspective (2017-2028)
2.2 Virtual Events Growth Trends by Region
2.2.1 Virtual Events Market Size by Region: 2017 VS 2021 VS 2028
2.2.2 Virtual Events Historic Market Size by Region (2017-2022)
2.2.3 Virtual Events Forecasted Market Size by Region (2023-2028)
2.3 Virtual Events Market Dynamics
2.3.1 Virtual Events Industry Trends
2.3.2 Virtual Events Market Drivers
2.3.3 Virtual Events Market Challenges
2.3.4 Virtual Events Market Restraints

3 Competition Landscape by Key Players

4 Virtual Events Breakdown Data by Type

5 Virtual Events Breakdown Data by Application

6 North America

7 Europe

8 Asia-Pacific

9 Latin America

10 Middle East & Africa

11 Key Players Profiles

12 Analyst’s Viewpoints/Conclusions

13 Appendix

Continued….

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Posted on 25 March 2022 by admin

London, Ont. event looks to raise funds, share stories of those impacted by war in Ukraine – London | Globalnews.ca

Members of the Ukrainian community in London, Ont., and several international students from Ukraine are expected to share their stories Sunday afternoon as part of an event aimed at raising funds to support the Canadian Red Cross and those impacted by Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine.

The London Multicultural Community Association (LMCA) is spearheading the initiative, in partnership with several other local groups including the London branch of the London Ukrainian Congress, the London Ukrainian Centre and the Polish Combatants Association.

The event, set to run from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Polish Combatants’ Hall at 80 Ann St., just southwest of Oxford and Talbot streets, comes just over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine.

A poster for Sunday’s event.

London Multicultural Community Association

In that time, more than 10 million people have had to flee their homes, including some 3.7 million who have fled the country according to the United Nations. Another 6.5 million have been displaced within Ukraine.

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At least 1,081 civilians have been killed during the war and 1,707 have been injured, the UN says, noting actual figures are believed to be “considerably higher” due to reporting and confirmation delays.

“Many of them have friends and families in Ukraine, so they are updated on a daily, sometimes hourly basis,” said LMCA President Jack Malkin, referring to members of the local Ukrainian community who will be in attendance.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for us to learn firsthand what they are experiencing. Usually, in times of crisis or catastrophe, we look at the big numbers and we kind of move on, but when we hear personal stories, it’s easier for us to relate and actually educate ourselves about what’s really going on there.”

All donations collected during the event will go to support the Canadian Red Cross and its ongoing Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal campaign. The Canadian Red Cross says donations allow it and Red Crescent Movement to “respond to humanitarian needs in Ukraine and surrounding countries.”

Of the more than $82 million the Canadian Red Cross says it has contributed to the international Red Cross so far as part of its Ukraine campaign, two-thirds is going to support people in Ukraine, while one-third is going to help those displaced in surrounding countries.

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Malkin says someone from the Red Cross is expected to be on hand for the event, as well as some 10 to 20 people who are members of the local Ukrainian community or international students from Ukraine.

The event will also feature a display of Ukrainian arts and culture, along with dancing by members of the London Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.

“It will be an informal event – not (one) that people will stand in front of the audience and speak – people can interact with them directly and ask questions and share experiences and so on,” he said.

“We can’t even imagine how difficult it (would) be if houses around you (were) being destroyed or there’s a lack of food or health-care services. It’s really horrible to sit here and to be spectators to one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, probably since World War Two.”

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With no immediate end in sight to the ongoing conflict, Malkin says it’s possible that a future fundraiser may be held with a focus on local international students from Ukraine who may now find themselves with limited means.

“Their parents may not be able to send funds anymore. They may not be able to go back to Ukraine, so they will need some resources to be able to stay here… Perhaps when Ukrainian refugees come to London, we may be able to help them as well.”

Those unable to attend Sunday’s event can donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal campaign through LMCA via the Canadian Red Cross website.

Donations can also be made through the London Ukrainian Centre by phone at 519-686-9811, or by email e-transfer at info@londonukrainiancentre.ca.

It’s not the only event taking place in the city where Londoners can show their support for the Ukrainian people.

More than $30,000 was raised Thursday night for the Red Cross as part of a two-night benefit concert at London’s Aeolian Hall featuring 23 musicians and two choirs of around 57 people.

The benefit concert ends Friday night.

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— with files from Sawyer Bogdan and the Associated Press

Posted on 18 March 2022 by admin

Farm Share to distribute food at 2 events in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share will be distributing food at two events Saturday in Jacksonville.

Recipients will receive fresh produce and nonperishable canned foods.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, distributions will be drive-thru only, and attendees must wear a mask and arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed.

Here are the locations and times for the events:

Event: Farm Share food distribution with St. Matthew Baptist Church

Date: Saturday, March 19, from 8 a.m. until supplies last

Location: 3811 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Fla., 32209

Event: Farm Share food distribution with Family Care Partners, City Council Member Al Ferraro, Junior’s Seafood and other community partners

Date: Saturday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. until supplies last

Location: 1215 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, Fla., 32218

For more information about Farm Share, visit FarmShare.org.

Posted on 4 March 2022 by admin

Songwriters to sing and share stories at a live music event in Langley – Aldergrove Star

Live music is coming back, and Langley looks all ready for it.

In a one-of-a-kind ‘Nashville in the round style’ show on Friday, March 11, four experienced songwriters will share their songs and stories about the songs being performed. The style involves a group of songwriters in a circle taking turns singing their songs.

Each of the four performers will present five songs – three before the intermission and two after – for the event, named, Songstage.

The event, which took place every six-weeks prior to pandemic, is coming back to the town after a two year gap to the Bez Arts Hub.

Though live events are returning, getting the audience back has not been easy, said Russ Rosen, artistic director and concert curator at Bez.

“We are pushing ads and sales, but it is taking a while for people to feel comfortable to come back to a live show,” he said.

The facility is now allowed to operate on 100 per cent capacity and Rosen hopes to fill the at least 60 per cent.

Russ and his wife, Sandy, started Bez. The Cloverdale residents say the community needs more outlets for arts and entertainment.

Russ said Langley residents have to drive all the way to Vancouver to enjoy such kind of art events.

“Art is highly valuable to make a city liveable and sustainable,” Russ commented. “If you do not have a space where people can engage in creativety, your city just becomes a bedroom for other cities.”

The couple hopes to see Langley become more of a hub for arts and culture for residents South of the Fraser.

He added that people who have visited Bez in past have shared positive feedback with his team.

The art hub invites artists of all levels – from well-known and up and coming to global and local. The four artists, who will be performig at this weekend’s event are:

Ivan Boudreau – SongStage host: A professional musician/songwriter for more than 45 years, with deep roots in Nova Scotia.

Suzie Ungerleider: American-born, Canadian-raised artist formerly known as Oh Susanna.

Matt Kennedy: He has been singing and playing guitar, mandolin and bass for decades on stages in Western Canada.

Gary Comeau: Born and raised in Nova Scotia, he plays a range of instruments including guitar, mandolin, fiddle, accordion and piano.

Russ, a musician himself, grew up in a Burnaby family of music lovers. He and his wife moved to Langley after travelling all over the world and started a dance school in the community. In 2017, the couple started Bez Arts Hub.

“Come back and be surprised all over again,” he said. “We have it seen it online but to get in the room with actual music and other people is a human experience. In the midst of trauma and difficulty, the art will alleviate us and lift us out of those difficulties and give us a better perspective on our neighbourhood and our world.”

The two-hour event starts 7:30 p.m. on March 11 at Bez Arts Hub, located at #102 20230 64th Ave. Tickets for the live show cost $35. There’s also the option for online streaming for $15.10.

To purchase tickets, people can visit the Bez website.

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