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“GANBARE JAPAN!” Benefit Concert
April 19, 2011
“…the discipline and strength of the survivors are inspiring the world.”
– David Suzuki
The BC Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (BC-JERF) is pleased to announce a major
concert event to benefit the victims of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear
tragedies in Japan.
Date: Tuesday, April 19th 2011
Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Featuring:
Jon Kimura Parker with members of the Grammy award-winning Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 27, K.595, Kokoro
Dance, Takeo Yamashiro, Jim Byrnes, Alcvin Ramos, The Sojourners, Bill and
Saffron Henderson, Doug and the Slugs, Simon Kendall, 54*40, Taiko for Tō
hoku – a collaboration of taiko players of the Lower Mainland.
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Ganbare! [gahn-bah-ray]
to adhere to something with tenacity. Used to encourage someone undertaking a very difficult task. Additional meanings: Hang in there! Don’t give up! Do your best! Give it your all!
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Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster
($25 student & seniors, $35 regular, $75 dress circle) – All prices are for reserved seating
Ticketmaster has waived their fees and the City of Vancouver has waived the rent of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (the first time in the City’s history) so 100% of your ticket price will go to Japan**
Event Info and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Linda Ohama or Daniel Budgell
BC Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
Telephone: (604) 224-1516 or (604) 868-7357
Email: g*****[email protected]
Media Contact:
Katherine Kitts
Phone: (604) 786-3369
E-mail: kath [at] idunnit.com
** donations to go through Japan Red Cross through the Japanese Consulate |
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