The Harrison Festival Society will be continuing their 2024/25 Season of the Performing Arts with a show by Vancouver’s own Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars at the Harrison Memorial Hall, on Saturday October 26. 

Gary Comeau is no stranger to Harrison, having been a festival favorite over the years at the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars possess a unique and original flair that lays out a soundscape of jazz, roots, Latin and blues music from the culturally rich history of New Orleans. From the jazz influence of Louis Armstrong, the New Orleans piano sounds of Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Dr. John & Allen Toussaint, to the funky sounds of the Neville Brothers, Gary weaves his own musical gumbo style. Gary sings and plays piano and fiddle, and is joined by one of Vancouver’s finest and grooviest rhythm sections. This is music that folks love to dance to, and is the sound of celebration – as they say in New Orleans, laissez les bons temps rouler! 
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The show begins at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. Tickets for Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604.796.3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs. 

The Mission Folk Music Festival Society is thrilled to announce an intimate evening of folk-roots music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Julian Taylor. The concert will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Clarke Theatre in Mission, BC.

Julian Taylor is a dynamic and multi-faceted artist known for his soulful blend of folk, rock, and roots music. His poignant songwriting and captivating performances have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition at the JUNO Awards and Canadian Folk Music Awards. 

With hits like "The Ridge" and "Ballad of a Young Troubadour," Taylor’s music resonates deeply with audiences, exploring themes of love, identity, and resilience.

“We’re thrilled to kick off the fall season with a special concert, featuring the extraordinary Julian Taylor!” said Michelle Demers Shaevitz, Artistic/Executive Director of the Mission Folk Music Festival Society.  “After having him on our radar for a while, we are excited to finally bring him to Mission for an intimate performance at the Clarke Theatre. This will be a night to remember, and we’re grateful to the City of Mission for partnering with us to make it happen.”

Event Details:

• Date: October 16, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)
• Venue: Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission, BC
• Tickets: This event is open to all, by donation. 
  Please register at: https://bit.ly/MFMF-JulianTaylor

Link to Press Kit – https://bit.ly/MFMF_JT_Oct24

Save the Dates for More Exciting Upcoming Shows!

Friday, November 8
Festival favorite Graham Lindsey returns to the West Coast, joined by Twin Embers, for a captivating evening of contemporary trad music. Join us at the Fraser River Interpretive Centre, Mission for this riverside performance you won’t want to miss.

Tuesday, December 3
Kick off the holiday season with the uplifting sounds of the Marcus Mosely Ensemble at the Clarke Theatre, Mission. This joyful performance is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!
All of our shows are all-ages and accessible. Tickets for Julian Taylor's October 16th show are on sale now, and November and December event tickets will be available soon. We can't wait to see you in the audience!
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For more information, visit missionfolkmusicfestival.ca or contact [email protected]

This past weekend, the Leq'a:mel Health and Wellness Centre hosted an event at the Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre filled with activities in honour of Truth & Reconciliation Day.

Today, let's take pause to learn about, honour, and remember Indigenous children and families affected by residential schools.

Ticket sales end on October 18. Get your tickets at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fvhs2024.
 
FVHS is a Feline Rescue and Adoption Centre located in Mission, BC. We provide safe and compassionate shelter to stray, surrendered, and abandoned cats in our community.  Our cats receive veterinary care (including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip identification), rehabilitation, quality food, and lots of love while they wait to be adopted into forever, caring homes. We also offer a community pet food bank and low-income spay/neuter program.
 
It's kitten fever! A huge colony of mama cats and kittens were rescued before the paint even dried in our new location. Food and litter were flying off the shelves (and floor and walls!) and all 40 kitties needed to be spayed/neutered. One mama was already pregnant with her next litter of five, and two other litters were ready for their spay/neuter. The food and vet bills for these kitties and the existing cats in shelter and foster are crazy! Help us keep our shelter open to the community and support our mission to provide these cats with the best possible care by purchasing your 50/50 tickets today

OCTOBER 25
12TH ANNUAL PULLING TOGETHER CONFERENCE, 8:30am-2:30pm, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave.

For more information, [email protected].

Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annual-pulling-together-conference-tickets-948368203827?aff=oddtdtcreator