Cultural Connections, Regina Inc. (CCR)
is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural awareness
Upcoming Events:
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RE: Cultural Connections Regina Announces total raised for RSO in Schools Program
Join us for a special announcement about the total funds raised from this year’s India Night gala. Learn about how these funds will support the RSO in Schools program, which will provide access to music education, music instruments, live performances, and a world class digital music curriculum to thousands of children throughout and beyond Regina.
The 2024 India Night event took place on October 5, 2024, in partnership with Cultural Connections Regina Inc. (CCR) and celebrated diversity, community and culture. CCR hosted this year’s event to its largest crowd ever, over 700 attendees! Featured performers at the event included the Regina Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players, award-winning vocalist Teaghan Littlechief, and traditional Indian dance performances by Regina’s own Mohana Das and the Bhangra Crew. This year marked the 7th Annual India Night. Having grown exponentially since its inception, this signature fundraising event has raised over $900,000 for a wide range of causes essential to the Regina community.
When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Conexus Arts Centre Lobby 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK
Available for Interviews at the event:
Dr. Renu Kapoor, Chair, Cultural Connections Regina
Sam Deason, Executive Director, Regina Symphony Orchestra
Mart-Mari Swanevelder, Manager, Patron/Donor Services and Community Engagement, RSO
About Cultural Connections
Cultural Connections, Regina Inc. is a non-profit organization established by a culturally diverse group of dedicated and experienced event volunteers. CCR is dedicated to promoting cross-cultural awareness through a variety of cultural events while raising funds for grassroots charities in the Regina community.
About the RSO In Schools Program
This education program provides enriching musical experiences to youth in Regina and beyond. Each year, through the program, Regina Symphony Orchestra musicians connect with schools to offer engaging and educational musical presentations. Students experience live orchestral music, interact with musicians, ask questions, and have fun while learning. For 2024/25, the program is expanding to offer the Link Up program to thousands of children throughout Regina, thanks to a partnership with Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute. Students in grade 3-5 will explore an interactive curriculum in which they learn to sing and play an instrument in the classroom, supported by a local teaching artist from the RSO. The program concludes with a full-scale orchestra concert at Conexus Arts Centre where the students perform along with orchestra musicians, RSO Conductor Gordon Gerrard, and other special guest artists.
For more information, contact: Dr. Renu Kapoor, Chair, Cultural Connections Regina
Cell: (306) 581- 5702 or rkapoor@sasktel.net