National Post

An evening of inspiratio­n

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

- Amoryn Engel

Canada’s Walk of Fame recently hosted Music Under the Stars in the Muskoka cottage country north of Toronto.

Canada’s Walk of Fame is a national registered charity whose mission is to celebrate Canadians who have excelled in their respective fields, and to inspire the next generation. The evening in- cluded a private concert featuring Canadian musical artists Chantal Kreviazuk and Randy Bachman.

“The enthusiasm and generosity of our sponsors and supporters of fundraisin­g events like Music Under the Stars, enables us to continue our mission to celebrate Canadian excellence and to inspire the next generation,” said Melanie Hurley, chief executive of Canada’s Walk of Fame.

Bright lights lending their support included Tom Anselmi, board member of CWOF; Nick Di Donato, board member of CWOF, president and CEO of Liberty Entertainm­ent Group; Randy Lennox, board member of CWOF, president of production and broadcasti­ng for Bell Media; Lewis Rusen, board member of CWOF, president of Korn Ferry| Hay Group, North America; the evening’s host, Walter Schneider, board member of CWOF, president and co- founder of RE/ MAX Integra and RE/ MAX Europe; Ron Suter, board member of CWOF, executive vicepresid­ent, NBC Universal Television/Universal Studios Canada; Barb Williams, board member of CWOF, executive VP and COO of Corus Entertainm­ent Inc.; Bruce Rothney, president and country head of Barclays Capital Canada Inc.; George Cope, president and CEO of Bell Canada; and Michael Friisdahl, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainm­ent.

Music Under the Stars raised nearly $300,000.

 ??  ?? Aneta Friisdahl and Michael Friisdahl, president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainm­ent.
Aneta Friisdahl and Michael Friisdahl, president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainm­ent.
 ??  ?? Tom Anselmi, former president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainm­ent; and Sharon Mey.
Tom Anselmi, former president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainm­ent; and Sharon Mey.
 ??  ?? Tami Cope and George Cope, president and chief executive of BCE and Bell Canada.
Tami Cope and George Cope, president and chief executive of BCE and Bell Canada.
 ??  ?? Randy Lennox, president of broadcasti­ng and content for Bell Media; and Barb Lennox.
Randy Lennox, president of broadcasti­ng and content for Bell Media; and Barb Lennox.

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