Come from Away

"Come From Away" originating producer Michael Rubinoff announces new musical: "The Last Timbit" starring Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein, with music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson and a book by Nick Green

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024

Rubinoff partnered with Tim Hortons to create "The Last Timbit" as the brand celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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  • Rubinoff partnered with Tim Hortons to create "The Last Timbit" as the brand celebrates its 60th anniversary.
  • "The Last Timbit" is being presented at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto between June 26-30 and tickets go on sale Friday at 8 a.m.
  • Global lifestyle brand Roots Corporation will be the wardrobe and merchandise partner for "The Last Timbit."
  • For more details, follow Tim Hortons on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok, and for full official rules and regulations, see timhortons.ca/60.

Welcome To The Rock: Come From Away Coming Home To Newfoundland and Labrador In Summer 2023

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星期三, 三月 15, 2023

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, travelers have the chance to see a reimagined version of Come From Away: You Are Here at the Gander Arts and Culture Centre in Gander, the very setting where the story took place. The internationally acclaimed musical was inspired by the town of Gander which welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers into their homes during 9/11. The production tells the story of the passengers who came from all over the world and the friendly locals who brought them in. Now, visitors are invited to step into the story to see the musical and walk in the characters footsteps, meet the locals, and experience the warm authenticity of Canada's most eastern province. In addition to the theatrical production in Gander, the province offers a variety of activities for an immersive experience. Travelers can sit down for tea and stories with one of the real-life characters, tour Gander International Airport, and much more. Below is a snapshot of Come from Away inspired activities happening in the province this summer.

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  • Below is a snapshot of Come from Away inspired activities happening in the province this summer.
  • Acclaimed Newfoundland and Labrador director, Jillian Keiley, has reimagined an all-new production of the epic story that unfolded in Gander.
  • Keiley is working in conjunction with Toronto-based producer Michael Rubinoff who produced and developed the original Come From Away musical.
  • The cast includes nine native Newfoundland and Labrador performers, including Petrina Bromley and others from the original Broadway cast such as Astrid Van Wieren.

THOUSANDS OF GOOD DEEDS HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS THROUGH 20th ANNUAL PAY IT FORWARD 9/11

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星期五, 九月 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every September 11th, Pay It Forward 9/11 encourages Americans to perform three good deeds during Eleven Days of Kindness as a way to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every September 11th, Pay It Forward 9/11 encourages Americans to perform three good deeds during Eleven Days of Kindness as a way to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks.
  • Pay It Forward 9/11 was inspired by the people of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland (then pop.
  • By encouraging random acts of kindness, this movement has reached 12 countries and growing during the #11Days of Kindness Sept. 1-11.
  • For example, on Friday, September 9, business owners in New York City and Los Angeles will distribute cash to their employees to empower them to pay it forward.

20th ANNUAL PAY IT FORWARD 9/11 INSPIRES RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS FOR "11 DAYS OF KINDNESS & UNITY"

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星期一, 八月 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 20th year, the annual Pay it Forward 9/11 campaign is encouraging individuals, companies, schools and houses of worship to unify during the 11 Days of Kindness & Unity campaign (Sept. 1-11) leading up to the anniversary of 9/11, a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Everyone may register their commitment on the website payitforward911.org and perform three random acts of kindness for strangers. Each act recognizes the life of a 9/11 victim and may inspire a ripple effect of kindness and unity.

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  • Everyone may register their commitment on the website payitforward911.org and perform three random acts of kindness for strangers.
  • Each act recognizes the life of a 9/11 victim and may inspire a ripple effect of kindness and unity.
  • ; and hundreds of Pre-K through 8th grade students at St. Matthew Elementary in Franklin, TN will document their acts of kindness during the 11 days.
  • Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization registered in New York.

PAY IT FORWARD 9/11 ANNOUNCES "11 DAYS OF KINDNESS & UNITY" SEPT. 1-11

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星期三, 七月 6, 2022

Created in Austin in 2002 to honor compassionate Canadians in Newfoundland and Labrador, Pay It Forward 9/11 was started by an airline passenger stranded there to honor those killed in the 9/11 attacks.

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  • Created in Austin in 2002 to honor compassionate Canadians in Newfoundland and Labrador, Pay It Forward 9/11 was started by an airline passenger stranded there to honor those killed in the 9/11 attacks.
  • The "11 Days of Kindness" campaign encourages acts of compassion, much like the stranded airline passengers from 90 countries who received food, clothing and shelter, for five days.
  • "Join together with your neighborhood, coworkers, house of worship, or school to plan and register your kindness commitment online and remember lives lost.
  • Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization registered in New York.

READOUT: SBA Administrator Visits Manhattan to Tout Economic Recovery of Shuttered Venues & Congratulate Community Navigator Spokes at Westchester’s Iona College

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星期一, 十二月 13, 2021

In Manhattan, Administrator Guzman spotlighted the positive economic impact of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program on bringing performing arts venues back to life, from Broadway shows and independent venues to community institutions like the Apollo Theatre.

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  • In Manhattan, Administrator Guzman spotlighted the positive economic impact of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program on bringing performing arts venues back to life, from Broadway shows and independent venues to community institutions like the Apollo Theatre.
  • Today, the lights are back on Broadway, along with countless theaters, concert halls, museums and other cultural venues across America.
  • During her two-day visit, Administrator Guzman listened to stories about how non-essential businesses like the Blue Note Jazz Club survived with SBA relief.
  • The Administrator concluded her trip to New York at Iona College, a Community Navigator Pilot Program spoke grantee and met with community leaders like New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and Iona College President Seamus Carey.

More Than 20,000 Good Deeds Pledged To Honor 9/11 Victims On 20th Anniversary Through Pay It Forward 9/11 Effort

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星期四, 九月 9, 2021

This effort was inspired by the people of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland (then pop.

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  • This effort was inspired by the people of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland (then pop.
  • 9,000), who provided food, clothing and shelter to 7,000 stranded airline passengers from 90 countries, diverted there when US airspace was closed.
  • This story and charity are mentioned in the Sept 10 AppleTV+ film release of " Come From Away "-the Broadway musical."
  • "Based on initial pledges, we're certain to exceed our goal of 20,000 good deeds to honor the victims killed 20 years ago in the 9/11 attacks," says Kevin Tuerff, founder and president.