Rock Legends Live Presents: The Essence of Cohen

Rock Legends Live presents The Halton Food For Thought Fundraiser featuring The ESSENCE of COHEN. Location Venue: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre. Dates & Times Friday May 13, 2022 at 8 p.m. Ticket Prices: Regular: $60.00 (All-in) BOX OFFICE 905-681-6000

The poetic and lyrical legacy of Leonard Cohen is celebrated by Montréal-born Robert Shea in this musical concert dedicated to the unique and iconic Canadian. Cohen’s baritone and much-loved bluesy “vibe” are brought to life by Shea with an outstanding band of musicians and vocalists joining, you will hear the Cohen songs that helped define his soulful persona throughout the decades, from his familiar early hits to his powerful later works. 

Join us for an evening of entertainment and fundraising in support of Halton Food for Thought Student Nutrition Programs. A portion of ticket sales for this performance and Silent Auction proceeds help ensure “No Student Goes Hungry at School” in Halton. When given access to healthy food at school students have their best chance of success.

Videography & Video Editing by Stephen Sweeney (Splashwave Productions). Contact: Stephen Sweeney 647.570.4810 splashwave@yahoo.ca

ABOUT HALTON FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Halton Food for Thought has been feeding Halton students for over two decades. Our history isn’t uncommon; a grassroots group of people who identify a problem and come together to form a solution. In this case, one of the strongest groups you can have behind your cause: Parents.

These Parents noticed that not every child at school had food in their lunch box or that many kids had food that didn’t contain enough nutrients to fuel their minds and bodies for learning. In 1997, the parents came together and formed an advisory committee to oversee the first 6 official Student Nutrition Programs in Halton.

Fast forward to 2007, just ten years later, and HFFT became an incorporated, registered, charity with its own Board of Directors and 63 programs. As of July 2019, HFFT has partner programs in 130 schools, providing more than 79,000 Halton students access to healthy food at school. We have over 2,100 volunteers (including 1,060 students) and dozens of community partners who all work together to feed students in their communities. Source: Halton Food For Thought Website (link above)