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  • 22 Oct 2011 - 00:00
    Another Africa - Plays from Volcano Theatre's The Africa Trilogy
    St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts 27 Front Street E Toronto

    International writing at its best and high-tech staging come together in a sharp-witted and entertaining look at the relationship between Africa and the West. Canadian Stage presents two plays from Volcano Theatre’s highly acclaimed The Africa Trilogy.

    The Stranger (prologue)
    Written by Deborah Asiimwe. Directed by Weyni Mengesha

    Shine Your Eye
    Originally commissioned and presented by Luminato
    Written by Binyavanga Wainaina. Directed by Ross Manson.

    Cast:
    Gbene Beka                            Dienye Waboso
    Naakue Chrispin Tambari         Lucky Onyekachi Ejim
    Doreen                                   Ordena Stephens-Thompson
    Naijaboy                                 Muoi Nene
    Chorus 1                                 Milton Barnes
    Chorus 2                                 Araya Mengesha

    Peggy Pickit Sees the Face of God
    Canadian Stage presents the Volcano Theatre production originally commissioned and presented by Luminato.
    Written by Roland Schimmelpfennig. Directed by Liesl Tommy

    Cast:
    Liz                   Kristen Thomson
    Frank               Tony Nappo
    Martin              Tom Barnett
    Carol               Maev Beaty

    Evening performances begin at 8pm.Wednesday matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and Saturday matinee performances begin at 2:00pm. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

    Full List of showtimes and dates www.canadianstage.com/admin/sources/editor/assets/shows_tickets/11-12_Canadian_Stage_Calendar.pdf

    Website: www.canadianstage.com/2011-2012/africa

    Phone: 416-368-3110

     

  • 22 Oct 2011 - 19:00
    Private Pain in Public Pews
    J. Clarke Richardson 1355 Harwood Ave. N. Ajax

    Private Pain in Public Pews played to sold out audiences when it debuted in Toronto last Spring. Now, first time playwright Dr. Elaine Brown Spencer is giving more people the chance to see everyone’s new favourite gospel show.

    With absolutely no theatrical training, Dr. Elaine Brown Spencer’s FIRST play is a timeless production that the church community has fully embraced. It’s now back for encore performances in Ajax, Brampton and Ottawa!

    LOCATIONS:

    OTTAWA- Saturday Oct. 15th 2011
    Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave Showtime: 7:00pm

    AJAX- Saturday Oct. 22nd 2011
    J. Clarke Richardson, 1355 Harwood Ave. N. ShowTime: 7:30pm

    BRAMPTON- Saturday Nov. 5th 2011
    Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Drive ShowTime: 7:30pm

    TICKET INFO:

    $30 group rate of 10 or more, $35 advanced, $40 door price.

    Order tickets online at www.ticketgateway.com

  • 22 Oct 2011 - 20:00
    Five Weeks For Miles
    Trane Studio 964 Bathurst Street Toronto

    In 2011 there are 5 Saturdays in October. Every Saturday multi-award winning trumpet player BROWNMAN will lead 5 different all-star ensembles through 5 historic eras of jazz which Miles Davis catalyzed & immortalized with his presence.

    5 Saturdays… 5 Ensembles… 5 Eras of Miles Davis…

    Week 1 – Sat Oct 01, 2011 – “Young Miles” – The Bird Years

    Week 2 – Sat Oct 08, 2011 – “Birth Of The Cool & Kind Of Blue” – Post-Bop Miles

    Week 3 – Sat Oct 15, 2011 – “Plugged Nickel” – The Shorter Years

    Week 4 – Sat Oct 22, 2011 – “From Bitches Brew to Tutu” – Electric Miles

    Week 5 – Sat Oct 29, 2011 – “Doo-bop” – Had he lived…

    8pm

    Cover: $20 at the door | $15 advance guest list  |  $60 Full Fest Pass (1 price, all 5 shows)

    For more info go to www.miles.brownman.com

  • 22 Oct 2011 - 20:00
    Kings of Salsa
    Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front Street E Toronto ON

    KINGS OF SALSA, Cuba’s hottest export since the cigar, is making its Canadian debut at the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 22, 2011 with an explosion of high voltage salsa and cool, contemporary choreography, performed by 12 of Cuba’s most dexterous dancers.

    KINGS OF SALSA have toured the world with this stunning, sexy show choreographed by Roclan González Chavez, one of Cuba’s foremost young choreographers. Chavez’ choreography features a exhilarating demonstration of Havana’s slick street salsa and hip-hop scene seamlessly mixed with traditional Afro-Caribbean moves, world class contemporary dance, and Cuban-born dances like the Mambo, Rumba and the Cha-cha-cha.

    Backed by the sizzling nine-piece band Cuba Ashire, the KINGS OF SALSA dance to their relentless Latin rhythms and stratospheric brass arrangements showcasing a slice of contemporary Cuba not seen on the stage before!

    ONE NIGHT ONLY! Tickets range from $45- $75 (plus applicable fees and taxes).Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-855-872-SONY (7669) or online at www.sonycentre.cawww.thekingsofsalsa.com

     

  • 12 Comments »

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    • Melanie said:

      Tickets are $20 (advance) & $25 (door).

      They can be purchased online at http://www.triple7movement.com/I-dentity.html or at http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com and also through the Harbourfront Centre Box Office (235 Queen’s Quay West) or by calling 416-973-4000.

      Visit http://www.triple7movement.com for more info!

      It’s going to be a great event!

    • reallybigparty said:

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      Which is why Lolita Entertainment is bringing this hilarious and thought-provoking Jamaican comedy back to the Rozz Entertainment Complex October 16, 2010 and to Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School October 17,2010.

      With a stellar class that includes Terri Salmon, Oraldeen Brown, David Smith, John Phillips, Sharon Campbell and Damian Brown, Mi Get Mi Landed has received tremendous praise and respect from patrons, journalists, investors and movie makers alike. Visit http://www.lolitaevents.com to get advance tickets.

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    • Ryan said:

      This Show has been off the Chains. If you haven’t seen it yet then check it out. And the dinner menu of scrumptious too…so come fill you souls and your tummies too..

    • Shop and Send Toys to Haiti for Christmas | Sway Magazine said:

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    • johnny smash said:

      Love it , Love it ! Wish I could say more but the food too good to talk. They seeing is believing come see for yourself.

    • Asania said:

      The-First-Annual-ADF-No-Black-Tie-Or-Any-Tie-Fund-raising-Gala

      FUNCTION:
      (this is an upscale affair / 25 and older event)
      Purpose:
      To launch African-descendant history month (Feb.), to introduce our organization to the community, to raise funds
      LOCATION:
      JCA (Jamaican Canadian Association) 995 Arrow Rd. (Arrow Rd. and the 400) / Event will be held in the Member Lounge (room at back of the building)

      Date:
      Saturday, January, 29th, 2011 / Time: 8pm (SHARP) to 1am
      While there:
      Enjoy; Live musical performance by “the fabulous and talented” MelRose (http://www.myspace.com/melroseonline / http://www.facebook.com/#!/melroseonline?v=info)

      a Jamaican play (skit)

      …..great Caribbean food, and ole school “conscious” reggae, R&B, slow jams, and a few African songs to finish off the night (so lots of fun and dancing involved!)
      Tickets:
      *meals, additional beverages and alcoholic beverages not included in ticket price (may be purchased at event)
      Regular ticket price is: $20 in advance /$25 at the door….VIP tickets: (includes: line-bypass/sit at VIP reserved table/champagne service/limited number of VIP tickets) VIP ticket price is: $40 in advanced / $45 at the door
      TICKET PICK-UP:
      Tekno Printing, 2622 Eglinton Ave. W.
      (416) 658 – 1833
      -OR-
      JCA (Jamaican Canadian Association) 995 Arrow Rd.
      (416) 746 – 5772
      -OR-
      Call: 416.781.8301

      FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS/PEOPLE OF ANY CULTURE, OVER THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE, WELCOMED

      Semi-formal attire only (men must wear a suite or African Garb, but no tie or bow tie please/Ladies may wear African Garb as well)
      SEE YOU THERE!

    • Junior said:

      TODAY ONLY (SUNDAY, JANUARY 30th, 2011, 6PM to 1AM)

      …delicious Caribbean food only $7.00…..

      WHERE: TROPICAL GROOVE RESTAURANT / 5780 Sheppard Ave East, (one light east of Markham Rd.)

      PHONE: 289.200.6559 / 289.892.2651

    • Royal Fam said:

      WINE ROSES & LAUGHTER”

      FEATURING:

      BRAIN MCKNIGHT ”(ON THE PIANO)

      KIM DAVIS — (TORONTO’S OWN)

      THE FUNNIEST MAN IN TORONTO : JAY MARTIN

      PLUS SPECIAL GUEST ?????

      Doors:9:30PM
      Show Time: 11:00 Sharp
      After Party: 1PM

      DJ’s: Ryder & DJ Quincy

    • Barrie Caribfest said:

      Barrie Caribfest

      Annual Caribbean CRUISE

      Featuring Curtis B

      Caribbean Snack Served

      Aboard the Serendipity Princess
      Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie

      Sat. July 9, 2011

      Boarding at 8:30 PM Sailing at 9:00 PM

      Non Stop Dancing to the Hottest Zouk, Salsa, Kompa, Reggae, Soca, and Dance Hall

      Music by Fresh Cut De Mayor

      Featuring Curtis B

      First thirty tickets $20 Each (Online at http://www.caribfest.ca)
      Advance Groups of six $20 each
      Advance Single Tickets $25
      Door $30

      For Info: Tel: 705-790-4878
      Email: [email protected]
      http://www.caribfest.ca

    • Arlice Clarke said:

      Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts.

      Learn more about the carnival at http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.caribbeanmovement.com.

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