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Poush Parbon Festival + Judy Collins at Massey Theatre
Issue #100
Carla McNeil
January 04, 2025
Inside this New West Spotlight Newsletter…
🌧️ New West Weather - Rain
Rain Riddle - What do hurricanes most like to order for dessert?
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🎀 Announcing Milestone Celebrations 🎁🎀 - New Feature Added - 😯
🗓️ New West Events - A little quieter these days!
🕵️♂️ New West Local News - Poush Parbon Festival + Judy Collins @ Massey Theatre
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Check out all of our local New Westminster Events
January 04, 2025
🎄 Christmas Tree Chip – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
👱♀️ Knotted: Rapunzel's Story – 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM
🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth – (For youth ages 13 - 18) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
January 05, 2025
🎄 Christmas Tree Chip – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
👱♀️ Knotted: Rapunzel's Story – 2:00 PM
🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub
January 06, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Family Playtime Drop-in (Quayside) – 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
👨👩👧👦 Uptown Playtime Drop-in (Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces) – 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
👶Baby Talk Drop-ins – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM
🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub
Mark your calendars for an evening of vibrant culture, delectable food, and exciting activities! BongMilanti is hosting its 3rd annual Poush Parbon festival, “AAhare Bahre”, right here in New Westminster.
This lively festival brings together the community to celebrate Bengali traditions with a variety of engaging activities, including:
Stall visits
Games
Dance competitions
Musical performances
Kids’ talent show
Food lovers are in for a treat with an array of Indian and Bangladeshi delicacies available at the food stalls. The festival features a diverse menu of snacks, appetizers, entrees, desserts, sweets, and refreshing mocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks — all guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
Event Details:
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: New Westminster Secondary School
Address: 820 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 3S9
Admission Information:
This event is free for BongMilanti 2025 Annual Members. Existing 2024 members are encouraged to renew their membership to take advantage of this benefit.
For more information or to register online, visit BongMilanti’s website or contact:
Arnab Ray: 778-636-2463
Souvik: 438-722-6547
Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Bengali culture, enjoy fun activities, and savor mouth-watering food. Join BongMilanti for a memorable Poush Parbon celebration!.
With a career spanning over seven decades, Judy Collins remains one of the most influential and celebrated figures in modern music. From her early days as a folk singer interpreting traditional melodies to introducing audiences to the works of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Randy Newman, Collins has continually redefined herself as a groundbreaking artist.
A Grammy Award-winning musician, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, and a tireless social activist, Collins has earned her place as a true Renaissance woman. She has released 55 albums, leaving an indelible mark on folk, pop, rock, and show tunes. Her soaring voice, eclectic musical tastes, and unwavering commitment to activism have made her an enduring icon.
Milestones in a Storied Career
Collins’ 1961 debut album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, featured traditional folk songs, but it was her 1967 recording of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides, Now that catapulted her to international fame, earning her a Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance. Over the years, her recordings of Someday Soon, Chelsea Morning, Amazing Grace, Turn! Turn! Turn!, and Cook with Honey have become classics.
Her 1975 album Judith delivered the career-defining hit Send in the Clowns, written by Stephen Sondheim. The song spent 27 weeks on the charts across two releases and earned Collins a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance. The Judith album itself achieved both Gold and Platinum certification, solidifying her as a household name.
In 2017, her rendition of Amazing Grace was added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural and historical significance. Even at 80, Collins showed no signs of slowing down; her 2019 album Winter Stories became her first No. 1 on a U.S. Billboard chart. Most recently, in 2022, she released Spellbound, her first album of entirely original material, earning her another Grammy nomination.
Don’t Miss Judy Collins Live!
Experience the brilliance of Judy Collins live in concert:
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Massey Theatre
Address: 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 2R2, Canada
Phone: (604) 521-5050
This is a rare opportunity to witness a living legend perform timeless classics and celebrate her extraordinary career.
A Multi-Faceted Artist
Beyond music, Judy Collins is a filmmaker, record label founder, keynote speaker, and mentor to emerging artists. Her tireless touring schedule and dedication to creating new works demonstrate her unwavering commitment to her craft and her audience.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Judy Collins' timeless artistry and powerful presence at Massey Theatre!
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