September 1, 2005 Source: Lakehead University:
http://communications.lakeheadu.ca/news/?id=190 Lakehead U Invites Thunder Bay Community to 40 Years Dinner Musicians Paul Shaffer, Lew Soloff, and Tom "Bones" Malone, add flair to University's 40th Anniversary Celebration (Thunder Bay - Sept. 1, 2005) The community of Thunder Bay is invited to dinner at Lakehead University. The "Lakehead University Celebrates. 40 Years" Dinner will take place on Thursday, September 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. in The Hangar. To add excitement to the evening, Paul Shaffer, Musical Director of The Late Show with David Letterman, will be entertaining the crowd, joined by fellow musicians Lew Soloff, former member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and Tom "Bones" Malone, multi-instrumentalist star of the "Blues Brothers" movie and also of The Late Show with David Letterman. "The successes and achievements of the University are made possible by community partnerships at all levels," says Jackie Dojack, Chair, Lakehead U Board of Governors. "We invite everyone to join us in a night of celebration to mark the University's 40th Anniversary and to honour the collaborations that make our achievements possible." "We are pleased to have Mr. Shaffer come back to his hometown to celebrate the University's 40th birthday with us, and we invite the community to join in what promises to be an entertaining annual event," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, University President. "People will be able to make connections, see old friends, and participate in a wonderful evening of food, music, and entertainment." Lakehead University's Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m., and Mr. Shaffer and his fellow musicians will wow the crowd beginning at 9:30 p.m. Tickets to the BBQ dinner are $140 each, and proceeds will go to support ongoing initiatives at the University. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. To order tickets or for more information, contact Deb McKever at 343-8300. Members of the Media may contact Jackie Dojack or Dr. Fred Gilbert by calling Marla Tomlinson at 343-8177. -30- Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Office of Communications, 807-343-8177 or 807-472-9113.
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