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May 5, 2006
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
 

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Tom Hedderson, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will be attending the 21st Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Awards Gala on Saturday, May 6.

The awards show - a cultural highlight of the year - concludes a series of activities and events celebrating the Month of the Arts. Awards will be presented for Artist of the Year, Emerging Artist, Arts Achievement, Patron of the Arts, Arts in Education. There will also be a Hall of Honour citation.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our talented artists who contribute so much to the cultural fabric of the province," said Minister Hedderson. "I congratulate all nominees and I look forward to an exciting and memorable evening."

The event takes place at Memorial University�s Reid Theatre at 8 p.m. It will be broadcast May 11 on CBC-TV.

Media contact: Susanne Hiller, Communications (709) 729-0928, 728-7762 susannehiller@gov.nl.ca

2006 05 05                                  9:45 a.m.


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