Manifesto Hosts a Talk With Director Storm Saulter @ Manifest HQ, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 2nd!

Manifesto will present a talk-back session and short film screening at 37 Bulwer with Jamaican film director Storm Saulter.

Manifesto, in association with Caribbean Tales Film Festival and Manifesto Jamaica will present a talk-back session and short film screening with Jamaican film director Storm Saulter, Director of the critically acclaimed film Better Mus' Come which will be making it's Canadian debut at the tiff Bell Lightbox as part of a fundraiser for Caribbean Tales Youth Film Festival (see previous http://themanifesto.ca/better-mus-come-canadian-premiere-screenings-at-tiff-bell-lightbox/).

Storm will screen two shorts from his New Caribbean Cinema collective (http://newcaribbeancinema.com) as part of the talk at Manifesto, as well as speaking to the process that went in to filming Better Mus' Come with the lead male actor Sheldon Shepherd, a spoken word artist and member of "No-Maddz" (http://nomaddzja.com) collective, a Jamaican dub poetry collective who fuse the art form with various music genres.

Thursday, February 2
Manifesto HQ
37 Bulwer Street
7-9pm
Cost: Pay What You Can
RSVP Necessary: rsvp@themanifesto.ca

http://themanifesto.ca/

Note: The acclaimed film, Better Mus' Come will be making its Canadian premiere with two screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on February 4 and 5 as part of the Caribbean Tales Youth Film Festival. Tickets are available at tiff.net and CaribbeanTales-events.com

2nd Annual David Soulfingaz Williams Tribute/ Scholarship Fundraiser @ Joe Mama's, Toronto, ON - Mon Jan 30th!

Please Join us for the 2nd Annual David Soulfingaz Williams Tribute - Fundraiser and Scholarship

We are $2000.00 away from establishing a Scholarship in the name of Soulfingaz

This event should seal the deal.

Come out and support.

$15 cover

Location: Joe Mamas, 317 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J5

Update: 01/27/12 - from Jojo Bowden

We have raised $7600.00 so far but I have just been informed by the college that the Federal Government is cancelling the "matching program" (we raise $10,000 and the goverment matches it) as of March 31/2012.

We have worked to hard to have this opportunity taken away from us.
Let's raise the remainder of the $10,000.00 ($2400) to get this scholarship underway and to take advantage of... the matching program while it exists.
Dave deserves this.

My heart-felt thank you goes out to Cindy Wilson who with the help of THE A TEAM, has raised $3000.00 to top up the $4600.00 that you have donated so far. And to Rich Brown and Rinse who have also contributed greatly to this Scholarship.

Let's finish this on Monday @ Joe Mamas

Hosted by
Alana Bridgewater & Mike Ferfolia
w/Tribute Band and Carl Allen

With Special Guests
Keesha Wint
Selena Evangeline
Stevie JLin
Erin Hunt
Dane Hartsell
Dan McLean
Gary Lee Hill
Lester McLean
Shakura S’Aida
Blackburn Brothers
and many more to be announced

Wear your T-Shirts or buy one at the show.

For more info:

email jobejo_2000@yahoo.com ,
facebook me
or call Jojo 416 570 3187

The All Black Comedy Show @ Yuk Yuk's, Toronto, ON - Sun Jan 29th!

Hosted by Kenny Robinson

Yuk Yuks Comedy Club
224 Richmond St west
Toronto, ON

Time: 8:30p

Call 416-967-6425 for reservations

Our lines are staffed:
Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm
Wed & Thu 10 am - 8 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am - 10pm

Note: uncensored show/acts subject to change

Visit: http://www.yukyuks.com to reserve on line and for more info

Collie Buddz Live @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Sun Jan 29th!

LIVE NATION PRESENTS

COLLIE BUDDZ

SPECIAL GUESTS ZION-I, NEW KINGSTON

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2012 DOORS AT 8PM

Location: Sound Academy, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON

THIS IS AN ALL AGES/ LICENSED EVENT

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $21.50 (+S.C.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TICKETWEB

For more info visit http://www.sound-academy.com

The Annual Wayne Chung Birthday Affair @ Six Degrees, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 28th!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH

R&B in The City
presents….

WAYNE CHUNG’S BIRTHDAY BASH

6 Degrees Venue
2335 Yonge Street (just north of Eglinton)

Music by
Max B, Phatkat,Tucan
Renegade Squad



Hosted by
Andy C, Damon B, Anita, Supa, Rico, Randi,
Pre-Eminent Ent., Norman, Michael

RSVP guest list available
$10 b4 11:30
$15 b4 midnight

To RSVP: Text or call Wayne Chung at 416 528 6257 for guest list

Visit: http://www.waynechung.ca

GUARANTEED TO BE SOLD OUT!

Celebrate Life. Love. Music. - Jus Blaize Birthday Bash @ The Vue, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 28th!

JUS BLAIZE BIRTHDAY BASH
The EVENT You Look Forward To
The Last Weekend In January

SATURDAY JANUARY 28th, 2012

You Are Most Welcome To Join In On The Celebration & Celebrate With Us
Contact Me via Txt/Call: 416.451.6016 or Email: Events@JusBlaize.com
Book Your Reservations For VIP BOOTHS / BOTTLE SERVICE NOW!!!

JUS BLAIZE & FRIENDS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS:
Rachel ~|~ Irene ~|~ Daren ~|~ Chris ~|~ Lady Blue ~|~ Jen ~|~ Gary ~|~ Selena ~|~ Tara ~|~ Anna Lisa

THIS IS NOT A PARTY...IT'S AN EVENT!!!!

***SEXY STYLE CODE IN FULL EFFECT***

Clarification:
GUYZ wearing Jeans MUST dress it up w/ a BLAZER and or a DRESS SHIRT.
LADIES AS USUAL COME SEXIFIED!!!

ABSOLUTELY NO BALL CAPS OR ATHLETIC WEAR…STRICTLY SEXY ATTIRE REQUIRED

You will be musically entertained by Toronto’s Finest…
****Old School ~|~ RnB ~|~ Soca ~|~ Reggae/Lovers Rock ~|~ Classic House ~|~ Latin Vybez****

Canada’s #1 CHIEF ROCKA (Hot Pursuit / Celebrate / RDB)
DJ CHIEF

from G98.7fm / RDB / Wednesday on the Roof
JESTER

from Carnival Nationz / Redemption / Musicology

D'BANDIT

MC's:
KID KUT - The Voice Of The Vibe

BASSLINE - of D'Enforcas


HOSTED BY:

Canada's Fastest Rising Comedians - JAY MARTIN

Toronto's Voice - TRE

Location: The Vue, 195 Galaxy Blvd, Toronto, ON

For VIP BOOTHS / BOTTLE SERVICE ~|~ BIRTHDAY or GROUP BOOKINGS ~|~ PROMO CD'S Contact:

416-451-6016 ~|~ Events@JusBlaize.com


ALL OUTLETS HAVE BEEN RESTOCKED...
Last Batch Of $20 Advance Tickets

Purchase On-line Tickets via PAYPAL
www.JUSBLAIZE.com
EAST
Jus Blaize (Scarb / Pickering / Ajax) - 416.451.6016
Mona's Roti - 416.412.1200
Drupati's (Bellamy) - 416.289.9988
Broadway Fashions (STC) - 416.296.0609

WEST
Shine Salon & Barber -905.709.3031
Broadway Fashions (Sq. 1) - 905.848.4823
Tre - 416.616.0765

DOWNTOWN ~|~ CENTRAL
Play De Record -416.586.0380
Drupati`s (Rexdale) 416.745.4189

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASES GUARANTEE ENTRY
YES TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR

More info visit:

DJ Wayne's Rated R Birthday Bash @ Remy's Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Jan 27th!

FASHION FRIDAY'S PROUDLY PERSENTS THE RATED R BIRTHDAY BASH OF DJ WAYNE CELEBRATING WITH ALL capricorns

FRIDAY JAN 27TH 2012 REMY'S LOUNGE @ 115 YORKVILLE AVE, DOWNTOWN, TORONTO, ON

HOSTED BY MARK STRONG FROM THE RADIO G98.7 FM

CO HOSTED BY LEON JONES, GLEN C, & STAR B.
$10 B4 11:30

MUSIC BY DJ WAYNE, JC FROM SUNSHINE SOUND CREW

TONY CRUZ & DJ NITERIDER from 105.5 FM

FOR BOOKING A BOOTH EMAIL DJWAYNETHEONE@HOTMAIL.COM

Irie-Okee Thursdays (Last One) @ The Real Jerk, Toronto, ON - Thurs Jan 26th!

Thursday January 26 , 2012

Join us at Irie-Okee Thursday's 9pm - 2am

Best Jam in Toronto - last one at this Location
Hosted by Carl Lyte

Birthday Celebrations Welcome
Drinks Specials and Giveaways

709 Queen St. E @ Broadview, Toronto, ON
Info : lygma@yahoo.com

Spread the word !!!! Spread the word !!!! Spread the word !!!!

R.I.P. Etta James - Legendary Blues Songstress Dies Just Days Before 74th Birthday

Legendary Singer, Etta James, who was known for her sultry and powerful voice, died earlier today in California after recently being diagnosed with terminal leukemia. James passed away just days short of her 74th birthday which would have been on January 25th.

Born Jamesetta Hawkins, in Los Angeles, CA, James did not know her father although it was rumoured that he was a Professional Billiards Player named Rudolf Wanderone, Jr. better known as Minnesota Fats. According to her autobiography, he didn't confirm or deny it when they met later years. Her mother, who was about 14 years old when she gave birth to Etta, was reportedly a substance abuser and spent little time raising her. As a result, James was raised by the people who owned the rooming house where her mother once lived. Eventually, she moved with her mother, Dorothy Hawkins, to the San Francisco area where she developed a love for doo wop music and formed a girl group.

She got her start in the industry in the mid 1950's at the age of 15 after meeting Bandleader Johnny Otis, a pioneer in the music industry. Otis, who is responsible for discovering many talented singers including Jackie Wilson and Hank Ballard, reportedly gave her the stage name "Etta James" and later took her on tour.

James began singing gospel in her church choir at the age of five later becoming an R&B/Doo Wop singer. But, as her voice changed through the course of her 6 decades in the music industry, her sound crossed over into jazz, soul, rock, pop and funk. In 1959, James signed to a Chicago label called Chess Records and was their first soul singer.

With hits in the 1950's and 60's like "Sunday Kind of Love," "Something's Got a Hold on Me," and one of her most popular tunes, "At Last," James won numerous awards including six Grammy Awards, 17 Blues Music Awards, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. Singer, Beyonce, portrayed James in the 2008 film, Cadillac Records.

James battled through various addictions and illnesses during her career including Alzeheimer's, and in 2011 her health took a turn as she was diagnosed with leukemia.

James' Mother, Dorothy, died in 2002. Sadly, this past Tuesday, Johnny Otis also passed away in California at the age of 90.

James is survived by her husband, Artis Mills, two sons in their 40s, Donto and Sametto, who played in her band, and several grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements have not be released as yet.

Caroline, or Change @ Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 21st - Sun Feb 12th!

Caroline, an African American maid to a Southern Jewish family, is struggling to keep afloat both emotionally and economically, while the young son of her employer tries to make sense of the world following the death of his mother. A Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Obie award-wining musical—and the only musical of the 21st century on New York Magazine’s shortlist for “The Greatest Musical of All-Time”—Caroline, or Change mixes fact and fantasy, symbolism and reality, plus a wide palette of musical styles to tell the story of ordinary people facing extraordinary change.

Produced in association with Obsidian Theatre Company

Location: Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St.
Toronto, Ontario M5A 2W3
(416) 368-3110

For tickets and showtimes visit:

Visit: http://actingupstage.com/productions/caroline-or-change

i-Like: The DJ Jason Chambers Capricorn/Aquarius Birthday Bash @ AME, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

iLIKE - The DJ Jason Chambers
The Ultimate Capricorn & Aquarius Birthday Celebration

SATURDAY JANUARY 21st 2012

Music by The Birthday Boy Himself:
DJ JASON CHAMBERS
The Underground Legend ~ G98.7fm - The Git Down
[Amnesia | I-Like | Re-connect | ICON]

alongside
JESTER
Canada's Most Versatile ~ X Stylus Award Winner
| X-Caliber Entourage | Smash Squad DJs
[Soul Kitchen | B-Boy Document | Icon | All Ah We | G98.7fm]

SOCA SWEETNESS
[Once It Sweet | It In Yuh Teet | Weakness for Sweetness
| The Buzz | Cell Check | ICON | GroovEssentials]

LINDO P
The DJ. The Artist. Canada's Top Solo Selector -
[ICON | ReggaeSutra | Cool Rock | Redemption]

with
MC Brenton B & Linx

inside the beautiful and unseen
AME
19 mercer street, Toronto, ON
(running one way b/n john & blue jay south of king)

style code | id required
only the mature & musically inclined need apply

$10 ALL NIGHT GUESTLIST > ian@amnesia.ca

EVENT INFO | BOTTLE SERVICE | BDAY PACKAGES:
ian@amnesia.ca | 416.293.4812
www.RespectTheName.com
Tune in to DJ Jason Chambers on G98.7fm's "Git Down" 5pm daily...

www.djjasonchambers.com
twitter.com/djjasonchambers
g987fm.com - daily 5pm

******************************************************************
www.RespectThename.com
EMAIL: ian@amnesia.ca
PHONE : 416.293.4812
TWITTER :: http://www.twitter.com/ianandreespinet
FACEBOOK :: http://www.facebook.com/RespectTheName

The 15th Annual Snowflakes on Steel Steelband Showcase @ PC Ho Theatre Chinese Cultural Centre, Scarborough, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

The 15th Annual Snowflakes on Steel Steelband Showcase @ PC Ho Theatre Chinese Cultural Centre
PC Ho Theatre Chinese Cultural Centre
5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 @ 6:00pm, Showtime 7:00pm
Tickets: $30 adv/$35 at door
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Vibrations de Montréal @ Dazzling Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

Toronto friends--come experience a taste of MONTREAL'S Vibe

Vibrations de Montréal
(The Original Montreal Reunion Jam in Toronto)

calling out all ex-Montrealers from NDG, Cote Des-Neiges, Little Burgundy, South Shore, La Salle, West Island, etc

SATURDAY JANUARY 21, 2012
@ DAZZLING LOUNGE
291 King St. W @ John St.

$10 Advance Tickets * 10pm - 3am
Music By: DJ Chris Nice, Sean "Fyahfoxx" Khouri
spinning the best in Ole School, R&B, Reggae, Soca, Classic House Music & Rare Grooves

Hosted by: MC Toney Williams, Kingsley Kelly, Ricardo Walters

To purchase Tickets:
East End: Chris Nice * 647.886.4431 / Ricardo Walters * 416.726.8113
West End: Kingsley Kelly * 647.831.5521 / Sean Khouri * 416.893.8276

When Sisters Speak @ The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

When Sisters Speak 12, is just a few days away, and will be taking place on January 21st in Toronto, and January 22nd in Ottawa, and the lineup for the 2012 edition of the show includes Toronto's Keisha Monique, Devon The Split Jones, Naila Keleta-Mae, Truth Is, Milwaukee's Dasha Kelly, and the return of Atlanta's Queen Sheba!

The show will be hosted at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and tickets are on sale now via www.stlc.com, or at 416.366.7723. Tickets range from $35 to $45 depending on where you want to sit in the auditorium. You can also order tickets via email money transfer to info@upfromtheroots.ca and pick them up at the box office. As is customary, everyone waits for the week before the show to get their tickets, and some people end up disappointed, so act now, and we'll see you on the 21st!!

Not familiar with When Sisters Speak?? Check out this video that was put together at last year's show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XifaYyoW8cA

If you have a product, event, or service that you want promoted through the When Sisters Speak raffle, please let us know as soon as possible.


Toronto: St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East
Ottawa: Ottawa U Alumni Auditorium, 85 University Private

B.F.F. Best Fete Forever @ Continental Soiree, Toronto, ON - Scarborough, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

On Saturday January 21st, Dr. Jay de Soca Prince presents a BFF for de gyal dem!

B.F.F. - BEST FETE FOREVER
@ Continental Soiree [ 1957 Kennedy Rd at Progress, Scarborough ]

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
~ LIL RICK, Ragga Soca Monarch! 2x Road March King! 4x Party Monarch of Barbados!
~ TIAN WINTER, live from Antigua for the 1st time ever in Toronto, 2x Groovy & Power Soca Monarch!

Music By:
~ DR. JAY DE SOCA PRINCE
~ LOUD MOUT CHINEY
~ JUNYA MENACE
~ 2TOUCH
~ DJ FLIP

Hosted By:
~ E MAN & DIRTY DEZ

Admission: only $10 before 11p with 5 or more canned goods that will be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank.

As we near the 2 year anniversary of this party for a purpose series, I can't help but to reflect on what we've accomplished with BFF. Since the very 1st one in March of 2010, we have featured 13 different Soca artists from across the Caribbean and donated just over 4000 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Daily Bread Food Bank. While this is an amazing achievement, we cannot stop now. As the weather gets colder, those in need direct their funds to ensure they have access to housing and towards heat. When money is tight, people must make the choice between shelter and food, and food always suffers. Please visit www.DailyBread.ca or follow them at www.twitter.com/DailyBreadTO for more information on how you can help fight hunger in our community.

Info:
www.twitter.com/SocaPrince
www.facebook.com/DrJayOnline
This event is 19+ // ID required.

Ready To Fly: The Carnival Warm Up Fete @ Windies, Scarborough, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

D'Enforcas and Soca Vibes presents
Ready To Fly: The Carnival Warm Up Fete @
Windies Restaurant & Sports Bar
3330 Lawrence Avenue East
Scarborough, ON

Ladies free b4 midnight!!!

For more info:

Bass Line
Email: enforcas@gmail.com
Phone: 647-886-4110
Website: Click to Visit http://www.denforcas.com

Sexy on Saturday Remix @ Empire Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Jan 21st!

January 21, 2012

Neddy Nyce, Smooth Ent., Big Dent

& Definitely Pure Entertainment
present
"Sexy on Saturday Remix"
The Re-launch of SOS
&
Launch Party for
MOOV Magazine's

"Winter Issue"
www.moovmagazine.com
Free before 11:30 for everyone

Inside the Newly Renovated
Empire LoungE
50 Cumberland St, Yorkville, Toronto, ON

Hosted by:

Wayne Chung & Damon B

Featuring:

special guest Stylus award winner

DJ Spoonz

with Smooth B and Mista Presto.

Every Saturday in 2012 Sexy on Saturday Remix will bring you

the best DJ's Toronto has to offer!!!
HIP HOP | R&B | REGGAE | SOCA | OLD SCHOOL | HOUSE | CLUB ANTHEMS
New Year, New Vibe!!!

For GuestList and booths/bottle service contact us:
Dent: (647)505-3368
Neddy Nyce: (416)908-5116, PIN 26ED7D90
Smooth B: (416)722-0588 PIN 21EB4B94
Damon B: Call (416)684-7592
Wayne Chung:(416)528-6257 PIN 2193C4B9
www.moovmagazine.com
Market. Network. Inspire

Winter Wonderland @ The Kool Haus, Toronto, ON - Fri Jan 20th!

Winter Wonderland at the Kool Haus
The Aquarius & Capricorn Affair

... Celebrating The Birthday Of:
WHITEBWOY & Friends!

Friday January 20th, 2012
Music by: Soca Sweetness, Dr. Jay, Renegade Squad, Whitebwoy, Fyah Kid Steenie, B-Smooth, Dirty Dez and Brenton B

Location: Kool Haus, 132 Queen's Quay East, Toronto, ON

For information call Whitebwoy at 416.839.5694 or Soca Sweetness at 416.806.3383

For tickets: visit: http://www.ticketdoorway.com
19+ event – ID required

Zodiac 4 Year Anniversary Party @ Empire Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Jan 20th!

Zodiac - 4 Year Anniversary
At this dance all ladies are SEXY AND THEY KNOW IT!!!
This is a party you don't wanna miss.
Music by P Plus, DJ Biggz, Max B, and D' Bandit.
Hosted by big Phil and Angee M.

$15 on guestlist before 11:30pm

Location: Empire Lounge, 50 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON

For more info ph 647-880-2021

Quest Love @ The Brant House, Toronto, ON - Fri Jan 20th!

Friday January 20th, 2011
Quest Love @ Brant House, 522 King Street West, Toronto

Join us for a 2 hour live DJ set by Quest Love of the Roots, a special Societe Perrier Event

For Guestlist, Visit: http://www.uniqlifestyle.com