The 10th Annual Bankers’ Variety Show in 100 Mile House promises to be bigger and better than past years.
This year’s event is scheduled for March 23 at 100 Mile Community Hall and event spokesperson Louise Mayes, who has been involved in the event since its inception, says she expects the popular variety show will be another sell-out.
The entertainment is supplied by the staff members of the 100 Mile’s financial institutions, and they go all out to provide hilarious, laugh-a-minute performances – all for a good cause and the benefit of the community.
The staff members enjoy it because it allows them to break away from the perceived image of stuffy bankers by putting on some outrageous costumes and lip-synching to new and old-time favourite songs.
The performances and surprises are what keep people coming back year after year.
Tickets for Bankers Variety Show are $20 and are available at all financial institutions.
Mayes, who works at RBC, says there are only 320 tickets sold and they go fast.
Noting they hope to have between 12 and 16 acts, she adds the acts are often about “situations,” and are often celebrity-based, with fun costumes.
Because it’s the show’s 10th anniversary, Mayes says there will probably be some special surprises.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. After all of the acts are done, a buffet, provided by Yummers, is served.
“It’s a cold buffet with the meat, cheese and buns, and it’s all included in the ticket price.”
The dance starts around 9 or 9:15 p.m.
Noting there is also a safe ride home for folks who want to take advantage of the service, Mayes says Central GM provides the vehicles and members of the 108 Mile and 100 Mile fire departments drive the passengers and their vehicles home.
The price is built into the ticket price, but people can give a donation if they want to.
Larry Rode with be the master of ceremonies; Rob Fry will be providing the music; Paul Luft will be doing the videotaping and people can purchase the tapes to relive the special moments.
On top of all this fun, there will be 50/50 draws and they'll be raffling off several great prizes donated by supportive businesses in the community. There is always a big-ticket item involved, but that prize hasn't been determined yet.
Mayes says all of the money raised goes to local charities. "All of the money stays in 100 Mile House."
Folks have to be at least 19 years old to attend.
