Events - 10 Dec 11
Annual Kwanzaa Show
Africentric Alternative School 1430 Sheppard Ave W Toronto, ON
The African Canadian Heritage Association, AHEN and the Africentric School present their Annual Kwanzaa Show
Time:1-5 pm
Where: The Africentric Alternative School
1430 Sheppard Ave W (Keele and Sheppard )
Admission is FREE-
(donations will be accepted at the door)
The show will feature UJAMAA, the Kwanzaa principle of cooperative economics, as the main theme.
You can expect the following:
· Opening Libation
· What is Kwanzaa and lighting of the seven candles
· Interactive displays
· African drumming
· African marketplace
· Kwanzaa feast – everyone will be invited to bring a dish to contribute to the Karamu
· Stage performances by the ACHA students, aka Subliminal and Junior Burchall
· Food collection for people in need
· Raffle
· Free admission for all, but you know the score – donations will be accepted to cover costs
WORD UP: Why I Write
Young People’s Theatre 165 Front Street East Toronto, ON
ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE PRESENTS THE SECOND EDITION OF WORD UP!!! “Why I Write”
The Spoken Word and Theatre Showcase Directed by Anne-Marie Woods; featuring: Aisha Farah, Samantha Goncalves, Marcus Lomboy, Noelle Nedrick, Shoolie, Cryztal Jay, Jesse Tyrell & Celeste M. Young with guest open mic poets Kyara Tetrault and Quentin Vercetty and Tetreault
This show is rated PG 13 and is a must see for teens and adults alike as these young people have worked hard since September pouring their hearts out onto their journals and they cannot wait to share their thoughts and feelings with you live and direct in the YPT Studio. and best of all this show is only $5.00.
Show Times: 2:30pm & 7pm
Location 165 Front Street (Corner of Front and Frederick Street – just west of Sherbourne)
The Scott Marshall Band Performs Pieces from the Nutcracker Sweet
Trane Studio 964 Bathurst Street Toronto
Scott Marshall is highly sought-after for his skills within the jazz community, film and television world. In addition to recording Marshall has performed with a lengthy and diverse list of accomplished musicians including: Johnny Mathus, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Bobby Caldwell, Persian superstar Shadmehr Aghilli, Denzel Sinclaire, The Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Hot Toddy, Bill Stevenson, Lyne Tremblay, Out of Order, and the Juno-winning big-band NOJO, not to mention Wynton Marsalis stopping by to sit in with his quartet.
8 pm, $10
[...] JerkFest 2010 Saturday, August 7th – Sunday, August 8th, Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke A celebration of delicious jerk cuisine, there’s also music, entertainment, and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: http://www.jerkfest.ca [...]
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!
According to Share Newspaper, Toronto can’t seem to get enough of Devon Haughton’s MI GET MI LANDED.
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.
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Ford Publicity, Hype Records, chae cee, Factory Bois, JamaicaDay and others. JamaicaDay said: Learn more about the KAMOCEAN.com Launch and Concert on Nov 6 at Pacha Lounge via @swaymag http://bit.ly/cMqoWj [...]
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..
[...] The Networking Diva has put together A Christmas Shopping Spree taking place November 20th at CG’s Hideaway from 2pm to 9pm. The day will include great shopping, as well as limbo dancers, a fashion show [...]
Love it , Love it ! Wish I could say more but the food too good to talk. They seeing is believing come see for yourself.
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!
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
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
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
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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