The very last visitors to our showing of the Musical Ride series at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre on Jun 24th was our esteemed MP Dr. James Lunney and his wife Helen. We were so pleased to welcome them to the exhibition and to have time to introduce them to our series. What a wonderful way for us to end our show!
Monthly Archives: June 2012
With MP Dr. James Lunney and his wife Helen
“In Celebration of Canada” at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre, June 18 – 24, 2012
Wow, what a great Opening Ceremony!!! I wish I had more photos but I was too busy to take them and forgot to pass my camera along to someone that would, so I only have a few. The festivities started with piper Arless McNeill. The doors to the main hall where closed and the reception was in the lobby of the PCCC. Mr. McNeill started his pipes inside the main hall . . . let me tell you, the sound of those magnificent pipes as they resonated through the hall still gives me goosebumps! Upon hearing the pipes, Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter and Staff Sgt. Major Marc Lavergne opened the doors to the hall and began the procession to the podium. Parksville City Mayor Chris Burger, Councillor Carrie Powell-Davidson, PCCC Executive Director Margaret Spruit and my wonderful husband Paul Smith rounded out the dignitaries.
We also enjoyed the music of a local brass ensemble under the skillful direction of Suzie Craven . . . how wonderful!!
I was escorted to the podium and introduced by artist extraordinaire Ken Kirkby.
Fortunately Paul had the foresight to hire a videographer to record the ceremonies so we should be posting something soon.
Thank You to everyone that attended and helped to make this such a wonderful event, and Thank You in particular to Margaret Spruit, the staff and board of directors of the PCCC for their generous support of this show. A very special Thank You also goes to Councillor Carrie Powell-Davidson who really is the driving force behind this show . . . her enthusiasm and support is part of what makes our these shows magical!
In Celebration of Canada – Parksville Community Centre, Jun 18 – 24th, 2012
We are delighted to announce that the next showing of the Musical Ride Series will be hosted by the Parksville Community & Conference Centre from June 18th to 24th. We are also planning on a photo presentation given by Joan about her experiences on making the series . . . more about that will be announced later.
Show Hours: Monday June 18th, 4 – 8 p.m.; Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 8 p.m., Sunday 10 – 4 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, Monday, Jun3 18th from 4 – 6 p.m. All Welcome!
Here is a link to the article in the PQ News: http://www.pqbnews.com/news/155374345.html
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I have worked as a full time professional artist for 20 years specializing in equine art. When I am asked which is my favourite painting, the only way I can possibly respond is to say "the one that is on the easel."
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