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Rick Mercer Headlines Kay Meek Centre Gala

The Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver is a community gem. Loved for its plays and performances, it has become a place that supports the professional arts and the people in a small community known for its close-knit nature. Last week, it was time for the annual gala fundraiser. This year superstar Canadian comic Rick Mercer headlined the event with his one-man show and lots of laughs. The evening also included a garden reception complete with food and drinks and lots of mixing and mingling before the show.

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01 – MLA Jordan Sturdy, left, chats with Christine and Rick Amantea, of Park Royal fame.

02 – Fashionista Marilyn Diligenti, of Marilyn’s fashions, is proud to have son Franco on her arm this night.

03 – Kay Meek’s Jeanne LeSage, left, and Dorothy Byrne, West Van Arts Centre Trust Secretary, hold up a copy of Rick Mercer’s new book.

04 – Enjoying the sunshine on the patio prior to the show are Glen Slingerland, left, Karen Pedersen, Leslie and Don Rutledge.

05 – Amandah Tanner, left, chats with hubby/weatherman Marke Driesschen and former CBC weather gal Claire Martin.

06 – They’re so popular. Shucking oysters from Rodney’s Oyster Bar are Isaac Martin and Ty Fraser.

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By Catherine Barr – June 6, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

www.CatherineBarr.com | www.WestVancouver.com | www.NorthVancouver.com

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June 17, 2014
Love Her Ovarian Cancer Gala Vancouver 2014

It was a celebration of women, fun and fashion at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel last week as guests gathered to join in the fight against ovarian cancer. Still considered the most fatal of all women’s cancers, the 2014 Lover Her Gala celebrated the memory of those we’ve lost while helping to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Canada (the only national charity dedicated solely to overcoming ovarian cancer). Despite the solemn nature of the cause, laughter and smiles were still the order of the night as Canadian comedienne and former Royal Canadian Air Farce star Jessica Holmes took to the stage in a hilarious tribute. A fabulous fashion show by Marilyn’s and VG Shoes ended with the men in the audience being encouraged to come up on stage and, for a modest donation, strut their stuff on the catwalk – much to the delight of the whole audience.

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01 – Media mogul turned shoe maven Vicki Gabereau, left, teams up with gal pal and West Vancouver fashionista Marilyn Diligenti to put on a fashion show to remember.

02 – Love Her 2014 Gala event chair Rose Keith, centre, poses with volunteers Catherine Paterson, left, and Sheri Eastman.

03 – Honourary event chair Yvonne Zawadzki, of Birks fame.

04 – Global TV anchor Sophie Lui, left, and Global National BC’s Robin Gill.

05 – She’s got a wealth of impressions up her sleeve. Impersonator/comedienne Jessica Holmes had everyone roaring with laughter.

06 – Models from Marilyn’s and VG Shoes prepare backstage for the big show.

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By Catherine Barr – May 28, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

www.CatherineBarr.com | www.WestVancouver.com | www.NorthVancouver.com

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June 10, 2014

Tag: marilyn diligenti

Rick Mercer Headlines Kay Meek Centre Gala

Love Her Ovarian Cancer Gala Vancouver 2014