Fear is Not Love
“RAISING OUR VOICES TO HELP CHANGE THE CONVERSATION” – CALGARY
CONCERT OPERA PRESENTS A CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF “FEAR IS NOT LOVE”
ABOUT FearIsNotLove:
Formerly known as the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, this new name reflects
more accurately the importance and impact of the work they do for the community.
Those affected by domestic violence and abuse in our community can find hope and
help from FearIsNotLove, a front-line organization. “Taking a Stand Against Family
Violence” since 1974, this agency has helped over 240,000 Calgarians build safe lives
and healthy relationships.
WHY “Fear Is Not Love” is so important to Barbara and Chris (founders of CCOC)
Barbara’s ex-husband verbally abused and threatened her for 3 years, but on April 2,
2008, he hit her on the neck, causing both bodily and psychological damage. Barbara
managed to get away and return to her parents’ home where she recovered by going to
physical therapy. Despite this, Barbara still required emotional assistance. This is when
the police informed her of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter counselors.
“The counselors gave me the right tools needed to help me gain my strength back.” “My
voice healed well, but my inner strength was still lacking, and I found myself constantly
crying and terrified. The counselors supported me and got to work on my path to mental
health recovery”.
Barbara was able to make use of strategies that assisted her in positively moving on
with her life as an opera singer, and avoiding entering into another abusive relationship,
thanks to ongoing counseling for three years. Barbara has been happily married to Chris
for 9 years and they proudly own Calgary Concert Opera Company.
PERFORMERS: Opera Singers and Piano Accompanist
Barbara King, Uwe Dambruch, Kathleen Morrison, Dan Rowley, Anna Pompeeva, Jeanine
Williams, Alyssa Durnie, & Carlyn Holmes & piano accompanist Grace King
SILENT AUCTION: All proceeds are going to FearIsNotLove
Tickets: Advanced Tickets available at https://ccocfearisnotlove.eventbrite.ca
General Admission: $30+fees
Visit the website http://www.calgaryconcertopera.com for more information
Contact: Barbara King – mail@calgaryconcertopera.com or 403-617-3554.