Rainbow Chorus invites you on a musical road trip

The Rainbow Chorus of NewWestminster is inviting everyone to join them on a musical road trip

The choir is winding up its third season with a concert, Adventures of the RoadTravelled, on Sun- day, June 25

The 7 p.m. concert is set for the Sanctuary on Sixth (formerly Queens Avenue United Church)

The program will feature songs from Route 66 to Africa, with many musi- cal stops in between

The Rainbow Chorus is a non-auditioned community choir for members of the LGBTQ2SI+ community and allies. It has been active since early 2022 and has now grown to include more than 50 members

The June 25 concert will be emceed by drag performer Elaine da Nundah and directed by conductor Frank Zieginson, with pianist James Dekker

Tickets for the concert are $20, or $15 for students and seniors, if bought ahead via Eventbrite See www tinyurl.com/RainbowChorusJune25.

You can also buy at the door for $25 regular, or $20 for students and seniors (cash only).

To find out more, you can searchThe Rainbow Chorus of NewWestminster on Facebook.

Julie MacLellan

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Though van den Bos had always “admired and respected” the actress, it was in the 1990s when a “spark hit,” he said

“Suddenly, there was a real passion for who she was as a talent and as a singer And that’s always been there since; now I’m trying to pass it on to my daughter” and through the tribute show, to the people of NewWest.

“There was something extremely personable about Judy,” he said

“She possessed a magnificent vulnerability that she could wear on her sleeve She was also very strong with what she had to go through. And that not only got in the press a lot (because of all her personal issues, her marriages and certain addictions), but that vulnerability always came out in her performances.”

And that transcended all genders and races, he said Ultimately, “it was just about being human.”

Catch the show Get Happy! Celebrating Judy Garland at Studio 1B, Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces, MasseyTheatre, 735 Eighth Ave.,Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m.Tickets are priced at $18 Buy online at www ticketsnw ca