Diamond Forever, a celebration of Neil Diamond on Valentine’s evening

By Corrine Gadke

Whitecourt Travelodge Conference Centre hosted an intimate night of dinner and music with entertainer Jason Scott’s Diamond Forever, a Celebration of Neil Diamond. Event goers for the February 14 Valentine’s Gala event started at 6 p.m. walking into a beautiful and lavish decor of sheer swags hanging from the ceilings with balloons and red hearts elegantly placed throughout the Legend’s ballroom. By 6:30, the crowd was lined up for a buffet-style dinner of delicious prime rib served by the Travel Lodge staff.

Jason Scott entered the room at 8 p.m. in full Neil Diamond style with a silver sequin shirt and red scarf. Addressing the crowd of young and old, the Neil Diamond impersonator started the entertaining two-hour show. The singer performed, “I’m Glad You’re Here with me Tonight” while touring his way around the venue making sure to shake hands with all who were in attendance. Throughout the show, Jason was informative with the history of the songs he sang and the stories behind them. While singing “Sweet Caroline,” Scott had the audience singing and clapping with him throughout the song.

Along with the show, 50/50 tickets were sold, and four lucky audience members won door prizes of gift baskets. Ending the night with a meet and greet, Scott entertained a perfect Valentine’s Night for all Neil Diamond/Jason Scott fans here in Whitecourt.