It’s a once-a-year night of fun and entertainment you do not want to miss.
At Complexe Pointe Claire 6301 Trans-Canada Highway, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5A5
The Best And Most Anticipated Gourmet Charity Gala in Montreal!
Dine in style with your friends and family at the annual Strangers in the Night gala, benefiting
The West Island Women’s Shelter & Kat Demes Pavillion
Rolf Hagen Jr is the CEO of Hagen Group, a privately owned global pet company, founded by his father Rolf C Hagen, 70 years ago. Today, the company is dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative, and nutritious products for pets. At the helm of the Canadian company with operations in 6 countries, and exporting to over 50, Rolf has cemented a passion for animal welfare in Hagen Group’s approach to business. Rolf brings his commitment to making a positive impact to his role as the
Honorary Chairman of The Strangers in the Night Foundation, further bolstering a reputation for excellence and compassion.
Tramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and composer from Carol City, Florida. His 2008 breakout single “Low” was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. Flo Rida’s debut studio album, 2008’s Mail on Sunday, reached number four in the US. The album was succeeded by R.O.O.T.S., the next year. His subsequent albums, 2010’s Only One Flo (Part 1) and 2012’s Wild Ones, also charted on the US Billboard 200 chart. Flo Rida has sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists. His catalog includes the international hit singles “Right Round”, “Club Can’t Handle Me”, “Good Feeling”, “Wild Ones”, “Whistle”, “I Cry”, “G.D.F.R.”, and “My House”.
After the success of Mail on Sunday, Flo Rida made guest performances on other R&B, rap, and pop singles, including “Move Shake Drop” by DJ Laz, “We Break the Dawn” by Michelle Williams, the remix of “4 Minutes” by Madonna, “Running Back” by Australian R&B singer Jessica Mauboy, “Feel It” by DJ Felli Fel, and the remix of “Speedin'” by Rick Ross. During the summer of 2008, he did live performances on the Fox dance competition program So You Think You Can Dance in the US and 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada. He appeared on the albums We Global by DJ Khaled, Gutta by Ace Hood, and The Fame by Lady Gaga, among others.
Village People is one of the most iconic music groups in the world. Their music is part of the international songbook and has been featured in numerous motion pictures, on Broadway, and in commercials. Of course “Y.M.C.A.” (along with its namesake dance) is played at almost every party, wedding, bar mitzvah and sporting event in the world. They’ve sold over 100 million recods worldwide.
Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-’60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired and influential funk units during the ’70s, and one of the most popular R&B groups of the ’80s after their breakout hit “Celebration.” Just as funky as James Brown or Parliament (and sampled almost as frequently), Kool & the Gang relied on their jazz backgrounds and long friendship to form a tightly knit group with the interplay and improvisation of a jazz outfit, plus the energy and spark of a band with equal ties to soul, R&B, and funk.
Robert “Kool” Bell (aka Muhammad Bayyan) and his brother Ronald (aka Khalis Bayyan) grew up in Jersey City and picked up the music bug from their father, who was a professional boxer, serious jazz lover, and close friend of Thelonious Monk. Their 21 Top 40 hits exhibit uncommon range, from the tough funk of “Jungle Boogie,” to the smooth instrumental soul of “Summer Madness,” to the lively pop of “Joanna.” As an album act, they’ve been just as successful, having hit the Top Ten of the R&B chart with a dozen LPs that include the gold Wild and Peaceful (1973), the all-platinum run of Ladies’ Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), Something Special (1981), and Emergency (1984), and the gold Forever (1986). Since the ’90s, they’ve focused most on touring, and performed at Strangers in the Night 9 back in 2013. We are proud to have them back with us once again ten years later in 2023.
With the exception of 2020, Gloria continues to tirelessly tour the world with her ten piece band performing in the USA, Europe, South America, and beyond each year. She was a presenter at the 2015 GRAMMY Awards and the headliner at both the 2015 and the 2020 “Official GRAMMY Celebration.”
Gloria was also honored by the Library of Congress on May 6, 2017 after having her recording of her global anthem, “I Will Survive,” inducted in the library’s collection of recordings with American historical & cultural significance in 2016.
From individuals triumphing over illness to those suffering from the painful loss of a loved one to others piecing their lives together after bearing witness to a national tragedy, “I Will Survive,” has become an emotional anthem for them and for millions of Gloria’s adoring fans around the world. “‘I Will Survive’ is my mantra, the core of my God-given purpose,’” Gaynor said in a statement. “It is my privilege and honor to use it to inspire people around the world of every nationality, race, creed, color and age group to join me as I sing and live the words: ‘I Will Survive.’”
The success of the group is the result of producer Frank Farian recording a song in 1974 entitled Baby Do You Want To Bump and releasing it under the pseudonym of Boney M. By the end of the year television stations and clubs wanted to see Boney M live. The producer did not want to go on stage so he used an agency to find three girls and a guy. Thus, the first Boney M line-up with Maizie Williams.
This line-up was used for press appearances and live shows. Later the line-up was to change with Maizie Williams being the only woman to stay and become part of the official four-piece line-up. She was then joined by Marica Barrett, Bobby Farrell and Liz Mitchell. The group went on to have worldwide hits with songs such as: “Daddy Cool”, “Ma Baker”, “Rasputin”, “Rivers Of Babylon”, “Brown Girl In The Ring” and many more.
The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards was founded in 1997 and continues to be a fan favorite international touring act. The current lead singer David Sea performed with Dennis Edwards, David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks as a back up singer. This group of Handpicked singers by Dennis Edwards are original members of The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards. Group members David Sea, Michael Pattillo, Chris Arnold, and Bernard Gibson shared the stage with Dennis Edwards for 25 years.
The newest member of the group is Eddie Cameron, Jr. This electrifying group continues to perform the Authentic Motown songs of The Temptations for fans all over the world. “My Girl”, “Just My Imagination, “ “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, and many more top hits are showcased in their exciting shows.
A Mississippi native, Thelma Houston is a dedicated music creator and philanthropist who started out in the 1960s performing gospel music with the Art Reynolds Singers. In 1967, Houston signed to Capitol Records (home of the Beatles, Nat King Cole, and Nancy Wilson), and had her first hit song with “Baby Mine.” Houston released her first solo album, Sunshower, on ABC Dunhill in 1969, which was written and produced by the legendary Jimmy Webb.
After this critically acclaimed debut, Houston signed with Motown Records. Always a pathbreaker, at Motown, she claimed the top of the pop, R&B, and dance charts with her signature rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” This Gold Record classic gave Houston the distinction of being the first solo female artist at Motown to win the GRAMMY Award for “Best R&B Female Vocal Performance.”
Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Earl Young, Ron Baker and Norman Harris formed THE TRAMMPS in 1972. From that time forward, their unique blend of pulsating beats, catchy melodies and vocal harmonies embodied the essence of a style that grew to define an era.
Known as “The Group” to dance music devotees, THE TRAMMPS had three smash singles with Buddah Records, including “Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart” (Buddah, 1972, single), long before that label ever released an LP.
Rolf Hagen Jr is the CEO of Hagen Group, a privately owned global pet company, founded by his father Rolf C Hagen, 70 years ago. Today, the company is dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative, and nutritious products for pets. At the helm of the Canadian company with operations in 6 countries, and exporting to over 50, Rolf has cemented a passion for animal welfare in Hagen Group’s approach to business. Rolf brings his commitment to making a positive impact to his role as the Honorary Chairman of The Strangers in the Night Foundation, further bolstering a reputation for excellence and compassion.
RICARDO DALEYA proven marketing executive with over 15+ years of experience working in a dynamic, high pressure, fast pace environments. Extensive knowledge of live entertainment industry, marketing trends and strategies. Proven track record for driving revenue and business growth. Ability
Based in Montreal, Daven Ray is a passionate DJ and music producer known for creating unique, tailor-made atmospheres. With several years of stage experience, he has captivated diverse audiences at prestigious events such as Le Goût des Caraïbes, Jackalope, Festival
Rising artist on the Montreal R&B scene. In recent years, he has begun to establish himself as a musical revelation. After being named Best New Artist at the Kilimanjaro Music Award in 2022, and a notable appearance on the TV
Max-A-Million is an American recording group from Chicago, Illinois. The group, active from 1994 to 1998, consisted of singers A’Lisa B., Duran Estevez, and Tommye.[1] During their early years, Max-A-Million released one album containing four singles, three of which charted
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