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Monday, December 12, 2011
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Afiwi International Creates Opportunities For A New Generation Of Artists: Artistic Me Development Program Hosts Photoshoot To Help Toronto Artists
Afiwi International, Toronto’s hottest emerging cultural-arts agency, will be celebrating its new artist development program by hosting
the Artistic Me photo shoot.Taking place on November 19th at the Creative Image Studios in downtown Toronto, the shoot will help artists improve their image and create opportunities for themselves with guidance from brand building and image experts. “This is more than just a photo shoot,” says Sanaaj Mirrie, artistic director and founder of Afiwi International. “We have invited a seasoned group of industry professionals to assist the artists with building their overall brand . There will be a make-up artist from Faces by Pureness, stylist Brenda Foreman, brand consultant,Shereen Ashman and of course Belinda Barrocks and her team from Kamshuka Photography ”
In addition to the photo shoot, participating artists will receive one month of free marketing courtesy of Woah! Media.
The Artistic Me development program is set to host workshops in 2012 and will help artist harness the skills needed to leverage themselves in the challenging arts and entertainment industry. “As an artist myself, I understand first-hand that artists invest a great deal of energy into their craft and often do not have the resources nor time to market themselves appropriately,” says Mirrie. ‘’My goal is that each client will walk away with an attractive set of tools and the confidence needed to succeed in this business.”
About Afiwi International
Afiwi international, meaning "our international", is a cultural-arts agency specialized in developing and promoting artists, events, organizations and businesses in the cultural-arts and entertainment industry. Powered by an innovative team of creative consultants and marketing specialists, Afiwi International helps artist build their brands. To learn more, visit www.afiwiinternational.com
Afiwi international, meaning "our international", is a cultural-arts agency specialized in developing and promoting artists, events, organizations and businesses in the cultural-arts and entertainment industry. Powered by an innovative team of creative consultants and marketing specialists, Afiwi International helps artist build their brands. To learn more, visit www.afiwiinternational.com
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For more information, please contact:
Sanaaj Mirrie, Afiwi International
info@afiwiinternational.com
P: 647-393-8035
Sanaaj Mirrie, Afiwi International
info@afiwiinternational.com
P: 647-393-8035
A Historic Concert for Toronto: Nov 19 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Don't miss this historic concert "Men of Distinction" with Boris Gardiner, Dobby Dobson & Pluto Shervington
on November 19, 2011 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Get your tickets today at http://www.rinkahentertainment.net or call 647-857-7717Thursday, November 10, 2011
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Men of Distinction Concert in Toronto on November 19th: Don't miss this concert featuring Dobby Dobson, Pluto Shervington and Boris Gardiner
Men of Distinction: Dobby Dobson, Boris Gardiner, and Pluto
Toronto, Canada - October 19, 2011 - Jamaica's singing legends, the Honorable Highland Ralph 'Dobby' Dobson, OD, Boris Gardiner, OD , and Leighton 'Pluto' Shervington will perform in a historic concert in Toronto, Canada. This concert will also feature some of Canada's best Reggae recording artistes, Bonnie Casey, Jakki James, Oswald 'Ossie D' Douglas, Empress Minott, and the sensational Kafaye Rose. The concert will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, in Toronto, Canada.
Patrons at this concert will witness for the first time, two legendary and prestigiously honoured performing artistes from Jamaica performing on the same stage in Canada. This highly anticipated concert will be a welcomed event as we move into the winter season.
The Grand Ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel will be transformed into a world of joy with Dobby Dobson, Boris Gardiner, and Pluto Shervington singing some of their greatest hits. Their continued excellence in music will be displayed for all to enjoy. They will be superbly accompanied by Toronto's Mountain Edge Band.There will be soul stirring performances from Bonnie Casey, Jakki James, Empress Minott, Ossie D, and the young and talented Kafaye Rose.
Read Across Jamaica Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization, whose Mission is to introduce creative and interactive methods of reading to children in Jamaica, will benefit from the proceeds of this concert.
This Historic event is produced and presented by RINKAH Entertainment and FAM Records. For more details and information please contact us at 647-857-7717 or visit www.rinkahentertainment.net.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Toronto Reggae Event of the Year
You don't want to miss the Best Concert this year "Men of Distinction" with Pluto Shervington, Dobby Dobson and Boris Gardiner. The event will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel on November 19, 2011.
Get your tickets today at www.rinkahentertainment.net or call 647-857-7717.
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
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Caribbean Classic Golden Oldies
Boris Gardiner brings back the good old days when he performs at the" Men of Distinction" Concert with hits such as I Wanna Wake Up With You, Commanding Wife, It’s so Nice to be with you, Guilty, and many more. The concert will be in Toronto at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 655 Dixon Road on November 19th, 2011. Get your tickets today at www.rinkahentertainment.net or call 647-857-7717.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Three Legendary Reggae Singers Share the Stage in Toronto, Canada
It will be a historic event when three legendary Reggae artistes perform in Toronto at the "Men of Distinction" Concert at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 655 Dixon Road. See Dobby Dobson, Boris Gardiner
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
1.2 Million People Turn Up The Heat At Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
The Festival Management Committee (FMC) announced a new name to the Festival that has captured an audience of more than 1.2 million people annually on the August long weekend: The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival.
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival (STCC) will be back in July with the same line up of events featuring the Toronto Mas Band Association (TMBA), the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists and the Pannists, as well as an array of new programming leading up to the Parade on July 31st.
This is the 44th year for the Parade, and all of the participants are preparing for another major turnout of attendees this summer, said Denise Hererra Jackson, CEO of the FMC. Rebranding ourselves as the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival allows us to move forward with an exciting program that will appeal to members of the community of all ages.
The Festival is an important summer celebration of diversity through arts and culture in Toronto and as such, is important to the roots of this city, said Chris Alexander, CFO of the FMC. The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival will continue to grow and meet the needs of the attendees, while reinforcing its relationships with the Toronto community, its sponsors and other stakeholders.
In addition to its commitment of title sponsor, Scotiabank also announced $10,000 in prizing to be divided among the TMBA, Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes and the Pannists, based on competitive judging.
Scotiabank's partnership with the FMC opened an exciting new chapter for the Bank given our extensive presence in the Caribbean and the importance of this event to the City, our customers and our employees, this event is a natural fit for us, said John Doig, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Toronto Region. Today we have come together to reinforce our support for the Festival Management Committee their decision to rename the Festival, the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival, continues to reflects our diverse and multicultural communities. We're looking forward to a great festival!
The STCC has released the official programme for the summer festivities today, and festival goers will see new additions, including a sports component featuring athletics of the Rugby League. Programme details can be found in the backgrounder and a new name and logo will appear in all marketing materials as well as on the revised interactive website, http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.caribbeanmovement.com.
About the Festival:
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 44th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee is responsible for the managing and staging of North America's largest outdoor festival.
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The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Office
63 Davenport Avenue, Lower Level
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 1E9
Tel: 416-391-5608
Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com
Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival – Entertaining 1.2 Million Plus People Each Year
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts.
The festival takes place at various locations in Toronto engaging many sectors of our city and citizens. Pre-festival activities include the Calypso Tents Music Series featuring The Professionals, Kaiso Forum, De Masters Cove from June 10 to July 10, at various venues across the GTA. This year`s festival features a NEW event – a sporting event in partnership with the Canada Rugby League.
Junior Carnival Official launch – July 5. It’s all about the kids. And it takes place at Yorkgate Mall in the Jane-Finch area.
Toronto Stock Exchange – Opening the day – July 12: Bringing the business of the festival to the TSEX.
Festival Official Launch – July 12: It’s the event that attracts wide media coverage especially by our media sponsors – television, radio, print media, and social media. It presents a snapshot of what’s on for the Festival.
Location – David Pecault Square
Carnival Art – July 14 to July 31 – A unique display of Carnival costumes and photography capturing Carnival around the city.
Locations: Royal Ontario Museum and the Gladstone Hotel
GTAA Launch – July 15. It’s another year for the Greater Toronto Airport Authority partnership with the Festival Management Committee to promote the festival at the gateway to the City of Toronto with Caribbean entertainment and tastings.
Junior Carnival – July 16. The kid’s version of the Marquee parade attracting over 30,000 spectator visitors comprising families and featuring 2,000 mini masqueraders, some as young as two years taking place in one the city’s priority neighbourhood with partners such as 31 Division of the Metropolitan Police and Yorkgate Plaza. The three kilometre parade ends at the Yorkgate Plaza - Jane Finch.
CTV/CP24 BBQ – July 21 – It was so successful last year that they’re decided to do it again – an outdoor BBQ from Queen Street to Richmond Street that celebrates the festival with costumes, music, and of course, delicious food.
Annual Gala– July 22. An elegant evening at the Liberty Grand that showcases masquerade models, music, dancing, exotic food, signature drinks – sensational sights, sounds, and tastes. Attended by sponsors, donors, and partners, this event attracts the well-heeled clientele who bid on exciting prizes to support an identified cause.
Location: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex located on the waterfront - the epitome of luxury and elegance.
Kaiso 365 - Calypso Monarch Finals – July 23. The storytelling tradition gets the red carpet treatment when nine finalists compete for Canada's top Calypso prize. Music lovers experience a unique expression that is delivered with humour, double entendre and wit. Song topics range from personal to political, social commentary to celebration - a reminder that Calypso heritage is a vital link between us and the African griot, the keeper of our history. This year's show also features special guest Alex D Great - the reigning Calypso monarch of England.
Location: P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre, Scarborough
Mixology – July 27: Expert bartenders show their skills with Appleton Rums.
Location: Kultura
Calypso STARS Showcase – July 27. The showcase presents top Soca artists, Garth Burgess (steel pannist), and iconic Carnival Arts characters – Moko Jumbies (Swizzlestick Theatre), interactive Sailor Dancers (Hummingbird Dance Co.), and the Midnight Robber (Afro-Caribbean Dance Co.). House band for the evening is award-winning arranger/producer Ossie Gurley & Calypso All STARS.
Location: Harbourfront Centre, WestJet Stage
Citizenship Ceremony – July 28 Witness new Canadians being sworn in as citizens of Canada within a welcoming lavour of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival and Festival.
Location: North York Civic Centre
King and Queen Competition and Show – July 28. A spectacular display of the talent and artistic skill of the designers and costume builders of the King, Queen, male and female individual costumes paraded in front of a captivated audience. These masqueraders compete in costumes that weigh two to three times their body weight.
Location: Allan Lamport Stadium – capacity 5000 spectators.
Pan Alive – July 29. This event showcases the talent of steel pan performers ranging in age from early teens to adults as they perform their original renditions to the aficionados and judges at the Allan Lamport Stadium. Hopefully this year’s winner will be a band from Ontario instead of the triple winning threat of Montreal’s Salah Steelpan Academy which walked away with the prize for three consecutive years.
Location: Allan Lamport Stadium
Grand Parade – July 30. This is the marquee parade that is the showcase of the Festival. After months of preparation, masqueraders in colourful and striking costumes and steelpan bands wind their way from the assembly area at Exhibition Place along a 3.5 kilometre stretch on Lakeshore Boulevard. This performance of bejewelled masqueraders continues to draw millions from all over the world to see the live performing street art year after year. With opportunities for VIP seating in designated, controlled areas which will include upgraded seating, tents, and marketplace.
Location: Exhibition Place, Ontario Place, Lakeshore Boulevard. .
Grace Tropical Rhythm Food Festival – Islands Come to the Islands at Ontario Place – July 31. Continuing the tropical Caribbean ambience of the festival, cool down on the south beach at Ontario Place or have fun in the park while enjoying ‘de lime’ with food, music, dance, and an array of fun activities. Be up close and personal with the Bahamian Jankanoo band, ShortKnee performers from Grenada and the Rhyming chef who combines his unique talent of cooking and rhyming – the best way to end the long weekend. Enjoy the Tropical food festival and island hop to tasty, spicy morsels of Caribbean islands.
Location – Ontario Place.
Canada Rugby League International Test Match - Team Canada Wolverines versus Jamaican National Team – July 31. This new event adds the sporting dimension to the festival. Growing in popularity in Canada, it is the most high speed, high impact field sport in the world. Most popular in England, Australia, New Zealand and across the Pacific, the largest professional associations are the National Rugby League and the European Super League, with a combined fan base of over 100 million”. Canada Rugby League will be developing the sport in the Caribbean and will expand the tournament to more islands each year.
Location: Fletcher’s Field, 2743 19th Ave, Markham
Learn more about the carnival at http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com.
Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.caribbeanmovement.com
Sunday, July 10, 2011
1.2 Million People Turn Up The Heat At Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
TORONTO -- The Festival Management Committee (FMC) announced a new name to the Festival that has captured an audience of more than 1.2 million people annually on the August long weekend: The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival.
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival (STCC) will be back in July with the same line up of events featuring the Toronto Mas Band Association (TMBA), the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists and the Pannists, as well as an array of new programming leading up to the Parade on July 31st.
This is the 44th year for the Parade, and all of the participants are preparing for another major turnout of attendees this summer, said Denise Hererra Jackson, CEO of the FMC. Rebranding ourselves as the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival allows us to move forward with an exciting program that will appeal to members of the community of all ages.
The Festival is an important summer celebration of diversity through arts and culture in Toronto and as such, is important to the roots of this city, said Chris Alexander, CFO of the FMC. The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival will continue to grow and meet the needs of the attendees, while reinforcing its relationships with the Toronto community, its sponsors and other stakeholders.
In addition to its commitment of title sponsor, Scotiabank also announced $10,000 in prizing to be divided among the TMBA, Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes and the Pannists, based on competitive judging.
Scotiabank's partnership with the FMC opened an exciting new chapter for the Bank given our extensive presence in the Caribbean and the importance of this event to the City, our customers and our employees, this event is a natural fit for us, said John Doig, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Toronto Region. Today we have come together to reinforce our support for the Festival Management Committee their decision to rename the Festival, the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival, continues to reflects our diverse and multicultural communities. We're looking forward to a great festival!
The STCC has released the official programme for the summer festivities today, and festival goers will see new additions, including a sports component featuring athletics of the Rugby League. Programme details can be found in the backgrounder and a new name and logo will appear in all marketing materials as well as on the revised interactive website, http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.caribbeanmovement.com.
About the Festival:
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 44th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee is responsible for the managing and staging of North America's largest outdoor festival.
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The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Office
63 Davenport Avenue, Lower Level
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 1E9
Tel: 416-391-5608
Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com
2011 List of Events – Toronto Caribbean Carnival – Our City’s best summer festival – July 12 to August 1, 2011
The Festival Management Committee presents Toronto’s biggest summer Carnival and festival with:
· Living Art through the presentation of stunning costumes known popularly as Mas’ at the Junior Carnival for kids age 2 to 16 years and Marquee Lakeshore Boulevard parades in a cosmopolitan Toronto.
· Performance Art capturing the original music in its diverse forms - soca, calypso, pan, and chutney music to animate the masqueraders and propel their dance steps as well as spectators.
· Ritualism motivating millions of visitors that have continued to make the city of Toronto the destination of choice for an absolute stunning Carnival event.
Our festival takes place at various locations in Toronto engaging many sectors of our city and citizens. Pre-festival activities include the Calypso Tents Music Series featuring The Professionals, Kaiso Forum, De Masters Cove from June 10 to July 10, at various venues across the GTA. This year`s festival features a NEW event – a sporting event in partnership with the Canada Rugby League.
Junior Carnival Official launch – July 5. It’s all about the kids. And it takes place at Yorkgate Mall in the Jane-Finch area.
Toronto Stock Exchange – Opening the day – July 12: Bringing the business of the festival to the TSEX.
Festival Official Launch – July 12: It’s the event that attracts wide media coverage especially by our media sponsors – television, radio, print media, and social media. It presents a snapshot of what’s on for the Festival.
Location – David Pecault Square
Carnival Art – July 14 to July 31 – A unique display of Carnival costumes and photography capturing Carnival around the city.
Locations: Royal Ontario Museum and the Gladstone Hotel
GTAA Launch – July 15. It’s another year for the Greater Toronto Airport Authority partnership with the Festival Management Committee to promote the festival at the gateway to the City of Toronto with Caribbean entertainment and tastings.
Junior Carnival – July 16. The kid’s version of the Marquee parade attracting over 30,000 spectator visitors comprising families and featuring 2,000 mini masqueraders, some as young as two years taking place in one the city’s priority neighbourhood with partners such as 31 Division of the Metropolitan Police and Yorkgate Plaza. The three kilometre parade ends at the Yorkgate Plaza - Jane Finch.
CTV/CP24 BBQ – July 21 – It was so successful last year that they’re decided to do it again – an outdoor BBQ from Queen Street to Richmond Street that celebrates the festival with costumes, music, and of course, delicious food.
Annual Gala– July 22. An elegant evening at the Liberty Grand that showcases masquerade models, music, dancing, exotic food, signature drinks – sensational sights, sounds, and tastes. Attended by sponsors, donors, and partners, this event attracts the well-heeled clientele who bid on exciting prizes to support an identified cause.
Location: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex located on the waterfront - the epitome of luxury and elegance.
Kaiso 365 - Calypso Monarch Finals – July 23. The storytelling tradition gets the red carpet treatment when nine finalists compete for Canada's top Calypso prize. Music lovers experience a unique expression that is delivered with humour, double entendre and wit. Song topics range from personal to political, social commentary to celebration - a reminder that Calypso heritage is a vital link between us and the African griot, the keeper of our history. This year's show also features special guest Alex D Great - the reigning Calypso monarch of England.
Location: P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre, Scarborough
Mixology – July 27: Expert bartenders show their skills with Appleton Rums.
Location: Kultura
Calypso STARS Showcase – July 27. The showcase presents top Soca artists, Garth Burgess (steel pannist), and iconic Carnival Arts characters – Moko Jumbies (Swizzlestick Theatre), interactive Sailor Dancers (Hummingbird Dance Co.), and the Midnight Robber (Afro-Caribbean Dance Co.). House band for the evening is award-winning arranger/producer Ossie Gurley & Calypso All STARS.
Location: Harbourfront Centre, WestJet Stage
Citizenship Ceremony – July 28 Witness new Canadians being sworn in as citizens of Canada within a welcoming lavour of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival and Festival.
Location: North York Civic Centre
King and Queen Competition and Show – July 28. A spectacular display of the talent and artistic skill of the designers and costume builders of the King, Queen, male and female individual costumes paraded in front of a captivated audience. These masqueraders compete in costumes that weigh two to three times their body weight.
Location: Allan Lamport Stadium – capacity 5000 spectators.
Pan Alive – July 29. This event showcases the talent of steel pan performers ranging in age from early teens to adults as they perform their original renditions to the aficionados and judges at the Allan Lamport Stadium. Hopefully this year’s winner will be a band from Ontario instead of the triple winning threat of Montreal’s Salah Steelpan Academy which walked away with the prize for three consecutive years.
Location: Allan Lamport Stadium
Grand Parade – July 30. This is the marquee parade that is the showcase of the Festival. After months of preparation, masqueraders in colourful and striking costumes and steelpan bands wind their way from the assembly area at Exhibition Place along a 3.5 kilometre stretch on Lakeshore Boulevard. This performance of bejewelled masqueraders continues to draw millions from all over the world to see the live performing street art year after year. With opportunities for VIP seating in designated, controlled areas which will include upgraded seating, tents, and marketplace.
Location: Exhibition Place, Ontario Place, Lakeshore Boulevard. .
Grace Tropical Rhythm Food Festival – Islands Come to the Islands at Ontario Place – July 31. Continuing the tropical Caribbean ambience of the festival, cool down on the south beach at Ontario Place or have fun in the park while enjoying ‘de lime’ with food, music, dance, and an array of fun activities. Be up close and personal with the Bahamian Jankanoo band, ShortKnee performers from Grenada and the Rhyming chef who combines his unique talent of cooking and rhyming – the best way to end the long weekend. Enjoy the Tropical food festival and island hop to tasty, spicy morsels of Caribbean islands.
Location – Ontario Place.
Canada Rugby League International Test Match - Team Canada Wolverines versus Jamaican National Team – July 31. This new event adds the sporting dimension to the festival. Growing in popularity in Canada, it is the most high speed, high impact field sport in the world. Most popular in England, Australia, New Zealand and across the Pacific, the largest professional associations are the National Rugby League and the European Super League, with a combined fan base of over 100 million”. Canada Rugby League will be developing the sport in the Caribbean and will expand the tournament to more islands each year.
Location: Fletcher’s Field, 2743 19th Ave, Markham:
Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival to aid Dr. Rita Cox Endowment Fund
(Toronto) – In partnership with the Toronto Public Library Foundation, the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival presents an evening to celebrate the Culture of Carnival and to raise funds for the Dr. Rita Cox Endowment Fund.
The Rita Cox Endowment Fund for Black and Caribbean Heritage supports The Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection at the Toronto Public Library. The Collection features more than 16,000 print and audiovisual materials for adults, children and teens. The collection is about the black and Caribbean experience with special emphasis on Canadian material. The collection is available at convenient library locations across the city: Parkdale, Yorkwoods, Malvern and Maria A. Shchuka branches.
Host for this year’s Gala is Itah Sadu – owner of A Different Booklist. Itah is an author and storyteller who shares the rich oral traditions of the Caribbean, Africa and Canada with her audiences. Sadu is well known to the Toronto Public Library and the Dr. Rita Cox Endowment Fund.
On Friday, July 22nd, the Liberty Grand Complex (Toronto’s CNE grounds) will be transformed into an island of sensational colour, rhythmic vibrations and exotic extravagance. It will be dinner for over 500 guests featuring the melodious sounds and culinary splendor of the Carnival through music, costumes, magnificent dinner program and fundraising activities such as silent auction, swag bags and CRA approved donations box.
Tickets are now available and can be purchased at the Festival Management Committee’s downtown offices (263 Davenport Avenue. Lower Level) or on-line at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. Doors open at 5.30 pm for cocktails. Dinner begins at 7.30 pm. Tickets - $160 / Table -$1,600; sponsorships available.
About the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Produced by the Festival Management Committee, Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. A major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America – Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto . The city will come alive as Toronto explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands.
Corporate sponsors of this year's festival include: Scotiabank, The Toronto Star, Sway Magazine, The Grid, CTV, CP24, The Federal Government of Canada, The Province of Ontario, The City of Toronto, Tourism Toronto, The Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Ontario Place, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Public Libraries, Yorkgate Mall, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex & Liberty Entertainment Group, The Caribbean Camera Newspaper, Toronto-Lime.Com, and GraceKennedy (Ontario) Inc.-2-
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival office is located at 263 Davenport Avenue, Lower Level; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 1E9. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608; Fax: 416-391-5693; Email: stephen@stephenweir.com. For more information, please visit the festival’s official website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com.
For Further Information, contact:
Stephen Weir
Stephen Weir & Associates
416-489-5868; 416-801-3101
Saturday, February 12, 2011
dance Immersion presents Into the roots… beyond the leaves…
Choreographed by Jasmyn Fyffe and Vivine Scarlett
A collaborative dance work that examines and explores the different ways we view ourselves and the things that influence us to change.
Part of the TD Band Financial Groups’
Then and Now: Black History Month Arts and Cultural Festival
Friday February 18 to Sunday February 20, 2011
Friday and Saturday at 8PM; Sunday matinee at 3PM
Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester St., Toronto
Tickets: $25 ($20 CADA/seniors, $15 children 12 yrs & under).
For tickets, call 416-203-0666 OR visit online at www.dindance.com
Into the roots... beyond the leaves... is a collaborative dance work that encompasses the blending of styles and forms of up-and-coming choreographer Jasmyn Fyffe and senior choreographer Vivine Scarlett. Five dancers (Jasmyn Fyffe, Trudy Lee Gayle, Esie Mensah, Natasha Phanor, Shaleeka Scarlett,) execute this full evening work that examines and explores the different ways we view ourselves and the things that influence us to change.
About the Choreographers
Jasmyn Fyffe is a dancer, choreographer and teacher. Fyffe’s formal training began at the Ontario School of Ballet, Interplay School of Ballet and continued at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, Ballet Creole and York University where she graduated with an Honours Double Major in Dance and Kinesiology in 2007. While studying at York, Fyffe discovered a love and passion for choreography and performance and decided to pursue this as her career. Upon graduation, Fyffe founded her company Jasmyn Fyffe Dance, formerly known as (ASM Dance). As an independent choreographer, Fyffe has been commissioned by Agincourt Penecostal Church, Cathedral Productions, Obsidian Theatre, and Dramatic Change Youth Theatre. Jasmyn performed in the touring musical UMOJA and has performed for Dance Migration, KasheDance, Calu Entertainments, Linda Garneau and InDuo Danceworks. She has also been invited to perform and teach in the Project Dance Festival in New York City and Atlanta.
Vivine Scarlett is a choreographer, instructor, and administrator whose artistic goals and aspirations are rooted in the love of dance. She was Artistic Director and a performing member of the Usafiri Dance & Drum Ensemble, creating works in both traditional-influenced and contemporary African dance styles. Vivine is Founder and Program Director for dance Immersion, an organization that produces and presents dancers and dances of the African Diaspora providing a number of diverse programs for children and adults. In 2008, she received a Chalmers Fellowship to work with youth in Ghana, West Africa. Her choreographic endeavours in theatre include The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God for Obsidian Theatre which won her a Dora Mavor Moore Award in 2002 and The Freedom of Dreams: The Story of Nelson Mandela at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People for which she received a Dora nomination in 2003. Ms. Scarlett is the 2005 K.M. Hunter Dance Artist Award winner and has taught for numerous institutions and organizations throughout Canada.
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