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West Van Kay meek Opening and African Children's Choir

Nov 6, 2004

By Catherine Barr

 

West Van's Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts opened its doors Saturday for a gala engagement that won't soon be forgotten. "The Prince of Africa", performed by the African Children's Choir, is the first major production to be held in the centre. Sponsored in part by the Latta Financial Group, the evening included a VIP reception and chance to meet the cast, most of whom are enrolled in the Music for Life program which supports orphaned or impoverished children throughout the continent. A definite feel good, the show runs at the centre until Nov. 14.


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The Kay Meek Centre reception area from above.
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Latta Financial exeuctive assistants Laurie MacPherson (left) and Alex Twohey greeted guests at the VIP reception.
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West Van councillor Rod Day and wife Elaine were among the VIPs in attendance at the opening.
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West Van's Doug and Joan Reid, who have just become new grandparents, enjoyed the performance thoroughly.
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Without these sponsors, the evening would not have happened. From left: Latta Financial group partners Marc Latta, Jamie Switzer and Roger Latta.
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North Van City mayor Barb Sharp (left) attended the performance with visiting VIP Philippe Etuin and her mom Trudie Sharp.
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Suzanne Latta received a big hug from performers Magdaline (left), Jericho, Sandy (who played the part of the prince) and Naomi.

 

     
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