Algonquin College’s public relations students opened up the Dreams Worth Living campaign with “Let it Brie”, a wine and cheese event with a musical twist on March 30.
The event was part of a campaign put on by Algonquin College public relations students to support LiveWorkPlay, an Ottawa charity that helps people living with intellectual disabilities find gainful employment.
A variety of wines and cheeses were offered. However, there was another element to the entertainment: the night carried a Beatles theme with it. Shannon Murphy, one of the organizers, said that the twist was added because the wine and cheese event is a staple of the public relations program, and she and her team wanted to add a fresh twist to the event.
“My parents were Beatles fans,” said Murphy, “so I grew up listening to them in the car.”
Purchase of a ticket also earned entry into a raffle, where one could win passes to a fitness centre, though the main prize was an LP of “With the Beatles”, won by one Chrissy Bridges, an alumna of Algonquin’s graphic design program. Chrissy admitted she didn’t know much about the Beatles, but would look into them more after the night.
The events’ organizers were incredibly positive about the turnout and the event, which saw the galley nearly packed.
“It’s awesome,” said Seamus Sullivan, one of the co-ordinators for the event. “It’s something my group and I put a lot of effort into, and it’s a big confidence boost because for some of us, this is our first event.”
“I think it’s absolutely incredible,” said Murphy. “I’m in the joint program, and I was at university before this, but AC is really hands on, and it’s really incredible. I also think we’ve really grown together as a group.”