Raiseberry fundraiser at Reach Gallery Museum

Event on Saturday, March 4 raises money for arts and culture magazine

The Reach Gallery Museum is the site of the Raiseberry fundraiser on Saturday, March 4.

The Reach Gallery Museum is the site of the Raiseberry fundraiser on Saturday, March 4.

Raiseberry, a fundraising event for Raspberry Magazine, takes place Saturday, March 4 at The Reach Gallery Museum (32388 Veterans Way), starting at 7 p.m.

Raspberry Magazine is an online publication highlighting arts, culture and community life in the Fraser Valley.

All editors, writers and designers currently volunteer their time. Proceeds from the fundraiser will toward operating costs of Raspberry and working toward the magazine’s goal of publishing in print.

The Raiseberry celebration highlights music, food, visual arts and writing.

Maan Farms will have wine to sample, beer by Ravens Brewing will be available, and light refreshments will include cheese by Mt. Lehman Cheese Co.

Local Art Battle painter Shannon Thiesen will be live-painting, and the resulting painting will be in the silent auction, which also includes packages from other artists and local businesses. a

Tickets for the event are a suggested donation of $5 and can be booked online at raiseberry.eventbrite.ca

Email info@raspberrymag.ca for more information.

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