Fans of musician Dallas Smith filled Cloverdale Agriplex on Saturday night (April 27) for “One Night in the Valley,” a first-time fundraiser at the venue for Variety – the Children’s Charity.
A performance by Langley’s Smith, the former Default rocker turned country singer, and his band was a highlight of the country-themed gala concert, which featured food created by Blank Canvas Catering, a division of Surrey-based Joseph Richard Group.
More than 300 guests each paid up to $249 to attend the event.
“Together we were able to raise over $155,000 to help kids with special needs in the Fraser Valley,” Cally Wesson, CEO of Variety BC, said in an email thanking those who attended.
An online auction raised $36,465, with bids now closed.
We’ve moved on to line dancing. #VarietyInTheValley pic.twitter.com/1IzWnrtphS
— Lauren Collins (@laurenpcollins1) April 28, 2019
The Social Concierge-produced event featured “saloons” for spirit tastings, a red-carpet “tailgater” and a barbecue dinner, among other highlights. Broadcaster Jill Krop was the host.
Other performers at the event included Todd Richard, Cambree Lovesy and “Variety’s Got Talent” contest winner Shylo Sharity.
Harmony Watts, mother of Abby (her story in the picture), thanked the audience for their contributions to @VarietyCharity.
“She’s shown our family truly what unconditional love is, what determination is, what getting to the next step of her life is,” Harmony said of Abby. pic.twitter.com/K2YSn8umzL— Lauren Collins (@laurenpcollins1) April 28, 2019
The dress code for tonight was “upscale country.” My guess was a dress, denim jacket and boots. Turns out a lot of people had that idea. @TomZillich pic.twitter.com/jodKZQQV4E
— Lauren Collins (@laurenpcollins1) April 28, 2019
This painting will be up for auction later tonight. #SurreyBC pic.twitter.com/lKRhf0cdSs
— Lauren Collins (@laurenpcollins1) April 28, 2019
Loved the music at One Night in the Valley gala for @VarietyBC? Here are the awesome performers:@dallassmith https://t.co/iTQQQm4LSM @toddjrichard https://t.co/wvf8x8o7sf @ShyloSharity https://t.co/amMGK9dPoK @CambreeLovesy https://t.co/OyXvqvmw9C #VarietyInTheValley pic.twitter.com/2rOeifodAW
— Rebecca Bollwitt (@Miss604) April 29, 2019
