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Jazz On A Beam Of Light
Presented by Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces
150 minutes, includes 15-minute intermission
May 7, 2026 at 7pm
Classic film scholar and musical hepcat Michael van den Bos is your host for a rhythmic retrospective revue of all that jazz in the movies. From the hot ‘n’ swinging to the cool ‘n’ mellow, Michael takes you on a jump ‘n’ jive journey through the various styles and representations of jazz on film. Featuring vintage performance movie clips by some of the most important names in jazz history covering Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller with so much more in-between, all projected on the big screen! In the lively lingo of Cab Calloway, you’ll . . . reap this righteous riff, bop bop!
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Western Classical Music & Tea with Stu Goldberg
Hosted by Cassius Khan
The always engaging and magnanimous musician and host Cassius Khan and a variety of highly accomplished musicians and tea specialists take the audience on a musical journey around the world, bringing you connection to generations past through songs and experiences that have endured for thousands of years.
On April 5, join Cassius and Stu Goldberg for an illuminating afternoon of music and refreshments. Global Tea Series performances are by Pay-What-You-Can admission. Audience is encouraged to pay what they are able – there is no minimum or maximum amount – in order to keep the arts accessible for all. Payment will be collected at the door on the afternoon of the performance, and cash, credit and debit are accepted methods of payment.
Canada’s most recognizable Indian Classical musician, the globally renowned Cassius Khan is a performer of combining the Classical styles of Ghazal/Thumri singing and the Tabla, the North Indian pair of drums and presents both, simultaneously. He is the senior disciples of the late Malika e Tarannum Mushtari Begum (Dec 25th 1934-March 14th 2004) and Tabla maestro Ustad Rukhsar Ali, who belongs to the Delhi Gharana of Tabla playing. Combining Indian Classical singing with Tabla, for a single artist, is a first in Indian classical music. Many noted Indian Classical Music gurus have proclaimed that singing and playing Tabla in unison is a difficult feat to master as Tabla playing requires skill and strength, as well as an absolute concentration on the kaleidoscopic rhythm patterns of the repertoire, and singing requires absolute skill in the execution of notes and vibrations of the voice and excellent breathing control. Khan’s trademark is performing the extremely rare and difficult “Tarannum Ang Gayaki style” in which the lyrics share a different metre from the rhythm but they join at the Sum point in a certain phrase.
Stu Goldberg enjoys a prolific career composing for projects as varied as CBS TV’s hit series, 15 time Emmy winning “The Amazing Race”, hundreds of hours of episodic television, dozens of TV Movies as well as scores to over 60 films and documentaries. As performer, composer, pianist and multi-instrumentalist Stu Goldberg toured and recorded with John McLaughlin in the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra, also with Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Al DiMeola, Larry Coryell, Alphonse Mouzon, Billy Cobham, Jack Bruce and many other luminaries. As a solo concert artist, Goldberg has performed extensively worldwide and released ten LPs, four CDs, one SACD and two HD digital soundtrack albums on his own label, Dedication Records. As a record producer, Stu Goldberg produces, arranges and engineers projects of his own and for other artists on his own label, Dedication Records, as well as on many other labels.
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Broadway Goes Hollywood
Presented By Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces
Running time: 150 min., includes 15-minute intermission
January 22, 2026 at 7pm
Hollywood’s embrace of Broadway bedazzlement goes back to the advent of sound films when the movies began to sing and dance. Critically acclaimed and audience pleasing musical theatre productions such as SHOW BOAT, GUYS AND DOLLS, MY FAIR LADY and THE SOUND OF MUSIC, among many others, made successful stage-to-screen transitions. This tradition continues well into the 21st century with recent titles such as IN THE HEIGHTS, director Steven Spielberg’s version of WEST SIDE STORY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and WICKED, all getting the Hollywood treatment.
In this special presentation, classic film scholar Michael van den Bos raises the curtain and flips on the footlights for a rapturous revue of Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz. Featuring a curated collection of dazzling musical film clips and Michael’s colourful commentary, come experience Hollywood’s version of the Great White Way on the great big screen!
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North American Jazz Music & Tea with Jodi Proznick
Hosted by Cassius Khan
The always engaging and magnanimous musician and host Cassius Khan and a variety of highly accomplished musicians and tea specialists take the audience on a musical journey around the world, bringing you connection to generations past through songs and experiences that have endured for thousands of years.
On January 11, 2026, join Cassius and Jodi Proznick for an illuminating afternoon of music and refreshments. Global Tea Series performances are by Pay-What-You-Can admission. Audience is encouraged to pay what they are able – there is no minimum or maximum amount – in order to keep the arts accessible for all. Payment will be collected at the door on the afternoon of the performance, and cash, credit and debit are accepted methods of payment.
Canada’s most recognizable Indian Classical musician, the globally renowned Cassius Khan is a performer of combining the Classical styles of Ghazal/Thumri singing and the Tabla, the North Indian pair of drums and presents both, simultaneously. He is the senior disciples of the late Malika e Tarannum Mushtari Begum (Dec 25th 1934-March 14th 2004) and Tabla maestro Ustad Rukhsar Ali, who belongs to the Delhi Gharana of Tabla playing. Combining Indian Classical singing with Tabla, for a single artist, is a first in Indian classical music. Many noted Indian Classical Music gurus have proclaimed that singing and playing Tabla in unison is a difficult feat to master as Tabla playing requires skill and strength, as well as an absolute concentration on the kaleidoscopic rhythm patterns of the repertoire, and singing requires absolute skill in the execution of notes and vibrations of the voice and excellent breathing control. Khan’s trademark is performing the extremely rare and difficult “Tarannum Ang Gayaki style” in which the lyrics share a different metre from the rhythm but they join at the Sum point in a certain phrase.
Jodi Proznick is a Canadian jazz bassist, composer, educator and producer. In 2019, she was named Jazz Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and has been nominated for three Juno Awards. She was also a recipient of the British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards in 2022. She has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists. She has won numerous National Jazz Awards, including Bassist of the Year in ’08 and ’09. Her group, the Jodi Proznick Quartet, was awarded the Acoustic Group of the Year and Album of the Year in ‘08 and the Galaxie Rising Star at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival in ‘04. In addition to leading her own group, Jodi has performed with many of Canada’s top jazz musicians, including PJ Perry, Don Thompson, Kirk MacDonald, Guido Basso, Oliver Gannon, Dee Daniels, Phil Dwyer, and Laila Biali.
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South Indian Classical Music & Tea with Keerthy Raghavan
Hosted by Cassius Khan
The always engaging and magnanimous musician and host Cassius Khan and a variety of highly accomplished musicians and tea specialists take the audience on a musical journey around the world, bringing you connection to generations past through songs and experiences that have endured for thousands of years.
On November 23, join Cassius and Keerthy Raghavan for an illuminating afternoon of music and refreshments. Global Tea Series performances are by Pay-What-You-Can admission. Audience is encouraged to pay what they are able – there is no minimum or maximum amount – in order to keep the arts accessible for all. Payment will be collected at the door on the afternoon of the performance, and cash, credit and debit are accepted methods of payment.
Canada’s most recognizable Indian Classical musician, the globally renowned Cassius Khan is a performer of combining the Classical styles of Ghazal/Thumri singing and the Tabla, the North Indian pair of drums and presents both, simultaneously. He is the senior disciples of the late Malika e Tarannum Mushtari Begum (Dec 25th 1934-March 14th 2004) and Tabla maestro Ustad Rukhsar Ali, who belongs to the Delhi Gharana of Tabla playing. Combining Indian Classical singing with Tabla, for a single artist, is a first in Indian classical music. Many noted Indian Classical Music gurus have proclaimed that singing and playing Tabla in unison is a difficult feat to master as Tabla playing requires skill and strength, as well as an absolute concentration on the kaleidoscopic rhythm patterns of the repertoire, and singing requires absolute skill in the execution of notes and vibrations of the voice and excellent breathing control. Khan’s trademark is performing the extremely rare and difficult “Tarannum Ang Gayaki style” in which the lyrics share a different metre from the rhythm but they join at the Sum point in a certain phrase.
Keerthy Raghavan is a percussionist and composer of percussion ensembles hailing from the quaint town of Gorur in India’s southern expanse. Born into a family steeped in the rich heritage of music and literature, his artistic journey was inevitably shaped by this profound cultural heritage. Keerthy Raghavan’s musical quest commenced under the tutelage of Shri Rajakesari, a distinguished All India Radio artist and disciple of the legendary Guru Karaikudi R. Mani. Nestled within the prestigious Shruti Laya Kendra Bangalore Chapter, Raghavan’s foundational training was steeped in the rich tradition of the Mridangam. Renowned for his intricate rhythmic patterns and powerful yet nuanced strokes, Guru Karaikudi Mani’s unique style, known as “Mani Bani,” is a cornerstone of Karnatik percussion. Raghavan was fortunate to receive direct guidance from the maestro himself, mastering the intricacies of this fine art form.
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Swinging On A Star: The Bing Crosby Tribute Show
Presented By Massey Theatre Society
150 minutes, including 15-minute intermission
Two show dates: November 13 at 7pm; November 15 at 2pm
Classic film scholar and crooner connoisseur Michael van den Bos pays tribute to the legacy of legendary singer and Academy Award-winning actor BING CROSBY. By way of curated clips from classic films and vintage television projected on the big screen, Michael explores the song and film career of Der Bingle, the twentieth century’s first multi-media superstar, having conquered recorded music, radio and motion pictures. With his warm, deep, relaxed and lilting vocal style, Bing Crosby revolutionized the art of intimate singing, influencing generations of jazz and pop vocalists. His easy-going onscreen charm and natural ability to tackle musicals, comedies and dramatic roles made Bing a top box-office attraction over several decades and one of the most beloved performers of all-time. Come check out all that Bing beguilement in this Crosby cavalcade!
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Buwa
Presented by Massey Theatre Society
British Columbia based, Nigerian performer Buwa is an emerging artist you want to keep on your radar. Drawing influences from the late Whitney Houston, as well as Jill Scott, India Arie, Billy Porter, and Brenda Fassie—Buwa is an exciting contemporary soul artist, with pop and R&B sensibilities and a penchant for storytelling, for whom, music has always played a prominent place. Buwa channels his creativity into poetry and performance art, appearing on various stages and in productions on Vancouver Island, where he resides. Recognized for his infectious melodies, his versatile voice and captivating song writing, Buwa has released two EPs: Olu [2019] and Road Signs [2016], along with a handful of captivating singles. He uses his music and talents to change the way the world sees Africa. Put on your dancing shoes, open your heart, and prepare to be lifted by the sounds of Buwa.
Buwa performs as part of The Old School Music Hall series in the Studio 1C at Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces. This series harkens back to the days of community music halls, filled with music, dancing and vibrancy, celebrating musical artistry, diversity and sharing musical experiences with friends, neighbours and friends you haven’t met yet.
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Massey Theatre Renovation Project
Massey Theatre is celebrating our 75th year since its opening in December 1949. Within that celebration of community service is the added excitement of big steps in Massey’s sustainability and growth. A multi-year renovation project is underway. The project aims to modernize the Massey Theatre complex by extending its life and improving services and efficiency in a number of ways. The Complex will be 98% more energy efficient and more areas will be wheelchair accessible. There will be 22 universal bathrooms to create a better audience experience.
With much work completed and more to come, soon the community will really start to see the transformation. The construction crew is busy in the summer months when interior and exterior work is ramping up, and we are open from October to June with fabulous performances throughout the season. Please check the City of New Westminster’s website and our website and social media for updates. We hope you will be as excited about the future as we are!
We thank the City of New Westminster for their investment in the future of Massey Theatre as an accessible community space through this significant commitment to the arts.
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What Does Supporting Massey Theatre Mean?
As we enter the final week of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, we want to talk about the Massey Theatre itself. The heart of our arts centre.
The Massey Theatre was built 75 years ago. The Massey Theatre Society has been its steward for over 40 years, and during that time has weathered many a storm — from impending closures to recessions to a global pandemic.
The Theatre is home to hundreds of events per year, ranging from community celebrations to large scale musicals, to dance recitals, rock concerts and everything in between. Indigenous artists as well as touring artists from across the globe practice in our spaces. It is the home for many organizations. The birthplace of the arts for young audience members and performers. A place where all are welcome to share. Together.
As a charitable organization, the Society presents large performances and also facilitates the use of the space by many user groups. We provide free tickets to our shows to organizations who support individuals overcoming barriers that would otherwise prevent them from going to the theatre. Recently, we offered two free tickets to every resident moving into the new affordable housing development at 861 6th street. We believe the arts should be accessible for all and we fund this program through our own revenues.
A 75-year-old theatre needs love and attention. Upgrades and reimagining. The City of New Westminster will be undertaking a large capital project to address many of these upgrades, but there is more to be done to help us lift Massey Theatre and Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces to the Arts Centre the growing community needs and deserves.
We are fundraising for a bright and dynamic future for Massey Theatre and Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces. A space where the arts and the spaces are accessible and vibrant. A space where professional artists share and create and emerging artists reach for the stars. A place where creativity shines.
If you have the means, please consider donating today as part of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge and join the global giving movement. If not, share with your friends and tell them what the Massey Theatre means to you.
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is designed to help charities fundraise during the slow summer months when donations tend to decline and people are out enjoying the summer sun.
As it is the 10th anniversary of the challenge, from June 1st to 30th, every $1 donated to the Massey Theatre Society through CanadaHelps gives us the chance to win $10,000. Additionally, every $10 donation that you make gets you an entry to win incredible adventure-themed prizes!
During this challenge (and always) we’re fundraising for community, as community is the heart of who we are. From our Community Kitchen to our Garden/Gathering Space. From Artist Access to Artistic Collaborations. From Audience Members to Performers and Crew. These funds will help us connect more with our community as we enter our 75th year.
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Help Our Garden/Gathering Space Grow
Today, we want to take you outside to the Garden/Gathering Space.
The Garden/Gathering Space has been designed to support Indigenous cultural resurgence, storytelling frameworks and stories that guide and direct us from the land outward. A space to gather and offer opportunities for connection and sharing to strengthen our futures together as a community. Led by Ronnie Dean Harris, our Indigenous Cultural Developer, six artists and community members were engaged in the design and interpretation of the Garden/Gathering Space. Atheana Picha, Diamond Point, Raine Pierre, Hailee Stogan, Kaitlyn Cunningham and Ronnie Dean Harris — their familial and community-based connections to these lands, stories and languages have helped tremendously in conceptualizing this work.
“The garden space is representative of the flow of the river and of the notion that the Transformers wrote their stories onto the land through these transformations”, said Harris. “The frame of the structure is a nod to the ancient framework of Coast Salish plank houses. This area of New Westminster does not sit on the north/south grid of the rest of the Lower Mainland but rather follows the bend in the river. So, the front of the garden faces the river and mountains and includes many native plant species, in an effort for the land to recognize itself.” In addition to native plant species and greenery, the Garden/Gathering Space will include public art and Halkomelem language installations.
This project has been generously funded by Canadian Heritage, Heritage BC and Vancouver Foundation for a combined grant support of $808,000. But in order for the space to grow to its full potential, we are looking to community support, which will go towards enhanced public art, indigenous plant and language installations, interpretive panels and displays, and more.
If you have the means, please consider donating today and directing your funds to the Garden/Gathering Space as part of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. Until June 30th, every $1 donated to the Massey Theatre Society through CanadaHelps gives us the chance to win $10,000. Additionally, every $10 donation that you make gets you an entry to win incredible adventure-themed prizes!
During this challenge (and always) we’re fundraising for community, as community is the heart of who we are. From our Community Kitchen to our Garden/Gathering Space. From Artist Access to Artistic Collaborations. From Audience Members to Performers and Crew. These funds will help us connect more with our community as we enter our 75th year.
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