Celebrate the Next Generation of Changemakers at the Chrysalis Gala!
📍Venue
Palace Convention Centre – Atrium & Ballroom (1717 Boul. le Corbusier, Laval, QC H7S 2K7)
🎟️ Ticket Prices
Adults (18+): $150 Youth (13–17): $100 Children (4–12): $50
⭐ Program
Cocktail Reception | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Palace Atrium.
Mingle with young leaders and artists featured throughout the evening.
Gala Dinner & Awards | From 7:30 PM
An unforgettable evening featuring
A gourmet four-course dinner
Two bottles of wine per table (included)
Late-night snack, desert and candy bar
Inspiring guest speakers and live performances by emerging young artists
Chrysalis Awards, including Changemaker of the Year and Volunteer of the Year
Dancing with DJ Nick Papagiannis (Absolut Disco)
Live Performances
Despina Dassouras – Opera Soprano
Leo Papazoglou – Guitarist & Vocalist (Greek Rembetika)
Anastasia Xinidakis – Pop & Soft Rock Vocalist
With live accompaniment by guitarist Antonio Musano
Guest Speakers
Her Excellency Katerina Varvarigou, Consul General of Greece in Montreal
The Honourable Emanuella Lambropoulos, M.P. Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent
Konstantinos Merakos, Candidate for the Federal Conservative Party of Canada (Laval-Les Îles), Lawyer and
Public Relations Member (Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal Fundraising Committee)
Antonia Macris, Youth Secretary (Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal), Canadian Non Profit Director (National Hellenic Students Association), Montreal New Leaders President (The Hellenic Initiative Canada), Board Member (Hellenic Scholarships Foundation)
Menu
First Service: Stacked Tomatoes caprese style & Mozzarella di Bufala
Second Service: Mixed greens, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, parmesan shavings, balsamic dressing
Third Service: Choice of:
Short Rib with tarragon & truffle sauce
or Grilled Salmon with lemon cream sauce
or Chicken stuffed with peppers, provolone cheese, pancetta & Mushroom with proto roasted garlic demi glace sauce
or Eggplant and parmesan cheese (Vegetarian option)
or Cauliflower (Vegan option)
Fourth Service: Tiramisu
Please Note: The four-course gourmet menu is included for adult and youth guests, while children will enjoy a specially prepared fixed menu featuring: Penne pasta, chicken brochette, rice, fries, and dessert.