Join us for an evening of art & entertainment in support of My Friend's House on Saturday, September 20th at Side Launch Brewery!
The inaugural HeART of Red Gala presented by Chapman Private Wealth Group will showcase artists and their work from all different mediums in an effort to raise much needed funds for the Southern Georgian Bay women's shelter, My Friend's House.
The impactful evening will feature live music by Quartetto Gelato band, hors d'oeuvres catered by Chef Steven Doucet of Mamacita Tacoria, drinks and silent auction for unique pieces of art to help women and children who are fleeing abusive situations in the region.
Live reading from new poetry book collection "Shelter in Place", a powerful body of work that gives voice to the lived realities of gender-based violence.
My Friend's House goal for the evening is to connect engaging community members with artists by showcasing original pieces of artwork in an effort to raise awareness while helping women and children fleeing abusive situations.
My Friend’s House provides shelter, crisis support and advocates for equity for women and children in the South Georgian Bay area experiencing gender-based violence and abuse
My Friend's House impact at a glance in 2024/2025:
42 women and 27 children accessed the shelter
5358 crisis calls (1468 of those calls were for information and support)
119 women accessed transitional support
83 children and Youth accessed individual and group counselling
Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Time: Doors open at 7:30pm
Venue: Side Launch Brewing Company, 200 Mountain Road, Collingwood
Dress Code: This is an indoor event - please dress semi formal
Inclusions: One drink ticket on arrival, hors d'oeuvres, art and fabulous entertainment by Quartetto Gelato band
Food catered by Steven Doucet of Mamacita Tacoria
Tax Receipt: A $75 tax receipt will automatically be issued for each ticket purchased