Events - 3 Feb 12
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front Street E Toronto ON
Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts stage, February 2-4, 2012 for four performances that will showcase the brilliant artistry and passionate spirit of Ailey’s extraordinary dancers in a series of new works and new productions that extend the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) in exciting new directions.
Two different programs will be presented, with each performance culminating in Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece REVELATIONS, an American classic acclaimed as a must-see for all, and recognized by a U.S. Senate resolution. Alvin Ailey said that one of America’s richest treasures was the cultural heritage of the African-American —”sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.” This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. Using African-American religious music– spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues–this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.
Kuumba Festival
The Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West Toronto
The 16th annual Kuumba festival presented by TD returns to the Harbourfront Centre with an entertaining and educational weekend celebrating Black History Month.
“Kuumba” is the Swahili word for creativity and has become synonymous with showcasing the best local and international artists from the African and Caribbean diaspora thanks to Toronto’s longest-running and largest Black History Month (BHM).
The festival will include a celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence with legendary reggae dub DJ and producer Clive Chin as well as a Honey Jam Then & Now showcase, a hilarious Canada vs. USA Comedy Clash, a film series celebrating Black filmmakers, an intimate and interactive indie music showcase with Rochelle Jordan, 88 Days of Fortune and Shi Wisdom, a fashion workshop with Canadian supermodel Stacey McKenzie and a variety of family activities, including a Soca on Ice event with Dr. Jay de Soca Prince.
FREE (with the exception of Honey Jam Then &Now, $15) 416-973-4000 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com
Caroline, or Change
Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs 26 Berkeley Street Toronto, ON
Set in 1963 Louisiana against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, Kennedy’s assassination, and the Vietnam war, this Tony-nominated musical centres on Caroline Thibodeaux, a divorced African-American maid and Noah Gellman, the 8-year-old son of the Jewish family for whom she works.
See www.canadianstage.com/ for full schedule and showtimes.
($26- $32)
[...] 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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