Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Sunday Sept. 19, 2010
11AM - 8PM
Brought to you by Toronto Naturals, Naturally Me! & Celebrity Unisex Salon
$15 - General Admission
$10 - Students (Valid ID) & Seniors
Free - Children 12 & Under
Advanced $15 tixs available:
>br>Celebrity Unisex Salon - 416.850.4085
Marsha Patterson - 416.580.5309
This year's show will feature
interactive educational workshops, vendor market place, and live entertainment.
Show Hosted By:
INTELEKT
TORONTO — Diversity-owned businesses will gain valuable information about how they can find opportunities related to the 2015 Games at the Diversity Business Conference | Toronto 2015 – A World of Opportunity, hosted by the Diversity Business Network in partnership with the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games.
“The diverse community in Toronto is large, strong and critical to the success of our Games,” said Ian Troop, CEO, Toronto 2015. “We recognize the talent that exists and we are committed to involving these communities and their businesses and services every step of the way.”
Keynote speaker, Ian Troop, will be joined by John Campbell, CEO of Waterfront Toronto; Antonio de Santiago Executive Vice-President of Infrastructure Ontario; and Howie Wong, General Counsel of Toronto Community Housing. The speakers will outline opportunities and steps that diversity-owned businesses can take to be involved in the Games independently or in partnership with Tier 1 suppliers. Breakout networking sessions will allow attendees to meet each other and conference panelists
The conference takes place Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. Registration is open online at www.enablediversity.com/toronto2015 or at 647.439.1693.
source: Stephen Weir & Associates | stephen@stephenweir.com
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Trey Anthony Studios & See Saw Live Productions presents LYME AND TINGS, Toronto's only Apollo-style talent competition for singers, MCs and spoken word artists!
Hosted by the savagely hilarious comedian, Trixx!
Twenty contestants will vie for a $500 cash prize and have the chance to be seen by Torontos decision makers. From industry insiders to talent scouts, at LYME AND TINGS you never know who will be in the audience. But you can't miss the judges! Rachael-Lea Rickards (actress, playwright), Jemeni (performance poet, comedian) and CoCo Cognac Brown (singer, and winner of the last LYME AND TINGS) round out the judges corner. With the help of the audience, they'll be making the cuts and critiques! Recording artist Gary Beals (of Canadian-Idol fame) and acclaimed spoken-word artist and producer Dwayne Morgan join the team as featured performers and guest judges.
For a night of FRESH talent, belly laughs and a LYME-LICIOUS menu offering a 3-course dinner for just $20, this summer's LYME AND TINGS is NOT to be missed.
The show will be EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST beginning on the 5th, with the highly anticipated finale on August 26th at The Annex Live, 296 Brunswick Ave in Toronto. $10 cover at the door.
Sponsored by: Big it Up www.bigitup.com, CG Media Training & Consulting Services www.mediaconsult.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=145460458804139&index=1
or
http://www.seesawlive.com/
Exhibit Africa Inc. Cordially invites you to a Cultural Affair. Showing the Spirit of Africa through the arts, food and beverages. Fashion In addition, design, Dance and music.
Volunteers are Welcome
Date: Sept-04.2010
Time: 10.30am -5.00 pm -Public events.
7.00pm-12.30am Private Show.
Venue: At the Assembly Hall.
Email:Christine@exhibit-Africaonline.com
Phone: 647-881-5905
WEBSITE: http://www.exhibit-africaonline.com
OFFICIAL LAUNCH- Yonge-Dundas Square - Downtown Toronto
July 15/2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
This marks the official kick-off of an exciting three weeks of events,
showcasing the colourful and exuberating multi-arts creations from Toronto’s
To see the complete list of events click link above or visit the official site below!
WEBSITE: http://www.caribanafestival.com
Toronto - The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is showcasing over 150 art works from African Canadian Artists until August 15/2010. Hundreds of invited guests were treated to a warm reception, which included free samples of various caribbean food items & refreshments. There was a host of beautiful girls decorated in Caribana outfits to keep the party atmoshphere.
A number of high ranking personel within each organization that contributed to make this event a reality spoke including: ROM, Scotiabank
All the artists were summoned to the stage just before Joan Butterfield was escorted there & greeted with a resounding cheer from the crowd.
Joan Butterfield - Art Director/Curator has worked closely with the artists to created this years theme "From the Soul".
Here are a few of the pics
-- please view our facebook page to get a complete list of the fantastic pics & please head to the ROM & support our artists.
TORONTO - Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce the dates for the upcoming 2010 World Routes Summer Festivals season. Every weekend from July 1 to September 6, Harbourfront Centre hosts a series of FREE outdoor festivals that explore the idea of global to local and local to global.
For World Routes 2010, Habourfront Centre explores a global to local and local to global or globalocal theme that is programmed into each festival to bring together rich artistic traditions from around the corner to around the globe! This is a unique opportunity to experience top Canadian and international artists in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film, literature and food in a fun, family-friendly environment without ever leaving the city!
( click above to see complete lineup )
Scotiabank Caribana 2010 - List of Events
