WHAT’S UP?
Dixon Transition Society is presenting the Dixon Divas benefit concert on Friday, May 12.
WHERE AND WHEN?
The concert is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at The Sanctuary in Brentwood, 1600 Delta Ave. in North Burnaby.
WHO’S PERFORMING?
The night features some of the best female jazz performers in the region, featuring special guest diva Dee Daniels and guest diva Darlene Ketchum, joined by Christie Grace, LJ Mounteney, Nancy Newman, Mimi Snider, Linda Szentes and Adele Wilding.
They’ll be joined by Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and the Dan Reynolds Trio (Reynolds, with Marcus Flo and Adam Cormier).
The evening will also include drinks and light appetizers, plus a silent auction.
WHAT’S IT IN SUPPORT OF?
The evening supports the Dixon Transition Society in its work to end domestic violence and to provide support to women and children fleeing violence. Last year, the society helped nearly 600 women and children fleeing violence.
All money raised supports Dixon’s transition house, the only one of its kind in Burnaby.
WHY IS THIS ISSUE SO IMPORTANT?
“Domestic violence can affect any woman of any socioeconomic status, education level, race, ethnicity or belief system,” says a press release. “On any given night, nearly 6,000 women and children across Canada sleep in shelters or safe houses because of violence in their home. Dixon exists to draw awareness to the issue and offer services that support women in rebuilding their lives free from violence.”
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Tickets are $40 in advance, and you can buy them through www.dixonsociety.ca. You can also buy them at the door for $50.
