Oak Bay News, May 08, 2013

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Quentin Kayne, director of food and beverage for the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, left, unveils a tribute to David Foster as Foster, his wife Yolanda, and Kevin and Shawna Walker look on. Last Friday was the official opening of the David Foster Foundation Theatre in the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and the unveiling of the tribute wall dedicated to the famed music producer and composer. Kyle Wells/News staff

David Foster Theatre officially opens Famed composer on hand to celebrate Kyle Wells News staff

Amid a camera flash-heavy atmosphere, composer David Foster watched as a rope was pulled in the lobby of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Friday to reveal a tribute wall dedicated to the man and his successes. An acclaimed music producer and

philanthropist, the Victoria-raised Foster was at the hotel to officially open the David Foster Foundation Theatre and celebrate the partnership between the hotel and the foundation. This was Foster’s first trip to the hotel since its opening last year. With his wife Yolanda Hadid at his side, Foster shook hands with familiar faces and congratulated owners Shawna and Kevin Walker on their work. “It’s so rare to find two people that are as committed as the two of you are to everything we do,” said Foster. “I don’t think we can underplay the importance of what

the two of you mean to this community and to our foundation.” The tribute wall features an autographed photo of Foster, along with framed showcases of three eras of his career. There is also a multimedia touchscreen on which guests can bring up video clips of Foster and the music he has helped create over the years, along with information about the foundation. “How do we pay tribute to a man who has done so much?” foundation CEO Mike Ravenhill asked. “Not only in the music industry, but as a humanitarian, a philanthropist.”

Foster poked a little fun at himself about the display. “You see on there Alice Cooper, St. Elmo’s Fire the movie, Dionne Warwick, my solo albums – which were kind of pathetic and nobody bought them,” he joked. “I did,” came a voice from the crowd. “You’re the one that bought them? Because I saw that statement: one sale,” Foster laughed. “I’m not going to get maudlin about this or go on and on, but it does make you reflect.” please see: Hotel gives foundation a boost Page A8

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