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February 22, 2017
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Mamma Mia!! ABBA-inspired affair supports the SPCA Judy Basso has been an event planner for 28 years and the upcoming Mamma Mia Party is already a highlight of her career. “I saw the play in Las Vegas, and then I caught the movie, and afterwards I thought—I just have to do a ‘Mamma Mia’ themed party.” When Judy learned that Western Canada Theatre’s was doing their own production last winter, the party plan returned to the forefront of her mind. In fact, Judy included a questionnaire in the WCT programs to gauge interest from audience members. “The response was really positive, people were really excited”. And so—the Mamma Mia Party was born—or “Björn”, if you can appreciate a solid ABBA related pun. “Mamma Mia” is about Sophie, a young woman on the eve of her wedding who recently discovers her mother’s twenty-year-old journal detailing three separate romantic entanglements. When the young bride realizes that one of three former flames could be her father, she invites all them to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna. All three men show up and that’s where the fun really begins. The story unfolds on a pristine Greek island, told through the musical magic of the ABBA songbook. One of the most commercially successful acts in music history,
ABBA was internationally revered from the mid 70’s to the early 80’s. The Swedish pop group, a foursome made up of two couples, Agnetha Fältskog, and Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, have enjoyed longstanding success with resurgences in popularity, especially with “Mamma Mia’s” own international success. As for the event, guests can expect a Grecian ambiance and a gorgeous Greek feast courtesy of Romeo’s Uptown Chef’s catering. During the film screening, guests are encouraged to sing, dance, drink, and feast. Once the credits roll, there will be a DJ and Karaoke for those thirsting to belt out more ABBA classics. Dirty Laundry Winery will be a sponsor of the evening: “How appropriate,” Judy laughs, “this film is all about the ‘dirty laundry’” This event is in support of the SPCA. The organization is currently building a new and improved BC SPCA Kamloops & District Community Animal Centre. The new facility will also include an in-house Spay/Neuter Clinic. The SPCA has currently secured more than $3.55 million, but there is still work to be done to reach their goal of $4.8 million. Help the SPCA help domestic, farm and wild animals, and have a marvellous time doing it. The SPCA will be on hand
Judy Basso and Mina, a SPCA alumni busy preparing for the Mamma Mia event
selling 50/50 tickets and guests are welcome to make additional donations. Get a group of friends together, whip up some ABBA-inspired costumes and join in on the fun. “Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event,” Judy says. The Mamma Mia Party takes place at the Coast Kamloops
Hotel & Conference Centre on Friday, February 24 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM Tickets are $85.00 per person and can be purchased through the Kamloops Live! Box Office at 1025 Lorne Street, by calling 250-374-LIVE (5483), or online at www.kamloopslive.ca. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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