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The Black Victorians

5 Feb 2012 , 12:00 - 5 Feb 2012 , 17:00

The Black Victorians
Mackenzie House
82 Bond Street
Toronto

Visit Mackenzie House and learn more about the early Black community in Toronto. Print a souvenir copy of Mary Ann Shadd Cary’s newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, in the re-created 1850’s printshop!

Saturdays and Sundays in February, 12 to 5 p.m. Saturdays: Regular admission Sundays: pay-what-you-can

Mackenzie House 416-392-6915

www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/mackenzie.htm

 



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  • Melanie said:

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    It’s going to be a great event!

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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

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    PLUS SPECIAL GUEST ?????

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

    DJ’s: Ryder & DJ Quincy

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    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

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