Extra star-power will help raise awareness for local food
banks at these free concerts
CALGARY, Nov. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) today
announced that Sheryl Crow and
Sarah McLachlan will be joined by
Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, The Tenors, Great Big Sea, Matt Dusk,
Natalie MacMaster and Take 6 in
celebrating the 15th anniversary of the CP Holiday Train. These
a-list stars will help CP raise further awareness for charities
that help fight hunger in Canada
and the U.S.
"Since 1999, our Holiday Train has raised $7.4 million dollars and more than 3 million
pounds of food for local charities," said E. Hunter Harrison, CP's chief executive
officer. "I thank these internationally-renowned artists for
joining us in shining a bright spotlight on this important
issue."
Details of the signature events, which include the concert
and on-site activities, are as follows:
- Hamilton, Ontario:
November 30, 2013 at Gage
Park
Performers: Tom Cochrane with
Red Rider, Great Big Sea and
Natalie MacMaster
Hosted by Peter Mansbridge
Gates open at 4:00 p.m., concert
begins at 5:00 p.m.
- Calgary, Alberta:
December 7, 2013 at Anderson LRT
Station (11015 Anderson Station Way SW)
Performers: Sarah McLachlan, The
Tenors and Matt Dusk
Hosted by Peter Mansbridge
Gates open at 4:00 p.m., concert
begins at 5:00 p.m.
- Cottage Grove, Minnesota:
December 14, 2013 at CP Yard (9250
Ideal Avenue)
Performers: Sheryl Crow and Take
6
Gates open at 4:00 p.m., concert
begins at 5:00 p.m.
Prior to each concert, these communities will be able to
experience The North Pole Station, a magical village which will
feature family-oriented interactive activities, ice carving, hot
chocolate and a chance for the kids to visit Santa before making
their way to the concert stage.
While the events are free, those attending are asked to make a
donation or bring non-perishable food items. Everything collected
at each show stays in the community for local distribution.
These signature events are part of the 2013 CP Holiday Train
program, which runs from November 25
until December 19 and features two
brightly decorated trains travelling across Canada and the
United States.
For additional information on the CP Holiday Train,
photos, a route map and downloadable pictures of the two trains
visit: www.cpr.ca. The schedule is available on cpr.ca and
Facebook. Supporters can also join the Holiday Train on
Facebook and on Twitter @CPHolidaytrain Broadcast
b-roll available at:
http://www.cpr.ca/en/in-your-community/holiday-train/Pages/media.aspx
SOURCE Canadian Pacific
Image with caption: "The 15th Anniversary of the CP Holiday
Train will feature three special concerts in Calgary, Hamilton and Cottage
Grove, Minnesota. (CNW Group/Canadian Pacific)". Image
available at:
http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131112_C6454_PHOTO_EN_33252.jpg