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Contact Carol Allen, (416) 268-2965 or email queenofbeauty7@yahoo.ca for all of your personal skin care and make-up needs

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"Satisfying cravings one taste at a time" - Call Chef Lee Allen at (647) 704-7979 for your personal meal plans and catering needs - Serving the Greater Toronto Area

Friday, September 30, 2011

Jully Black Live @ David Pecaut Square, Toronto, ON - Sun Oct 2nd!


Canada's Walk of Fame Festival presents R&B/Pop Star, Jully Black!

Location: David Pecaut Square, (formerly Metro Square), 55 John Street, (near King Street), Toronto, ON

Time: 6:30pm

Admission: FREE

Note: Serena Ryder is scheduled to perform after Jully Black at 7:15p

For more info visit: http://www.cwofest.ca/act/245

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Canada's Walk of Fame Festival presents K'naan w/Bedouin Soundclash @ Massey Hall, Toronto, ON - Sat Oct 1st!



On Saturday, October 1, two JUNO Award-winning Canadian artists, K’naan with very special guest Bedouin Soundclash and Adam Cohen, join the musical lineup for Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival.

Ticket prices: $29.00 - $59.00

Location: Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON

Time: 8:00pm

http://www.cwofest.ca/act/195

The Upscale Soiree Show, Dinner & Dance @ The Courtyard by Marriott, Brampton, ON - Sat Oct 1st! - Now Free w/RSVP - See Update!



Update from George Fynn - 09/30/11

Response For Upscale Soiree Has Been Phenomenal

Hmmm.....I Wonder Why....LOL
On a serious note, the response for the Upscale Soiree has been fantastic. If you have yet to RSVP to take advantage of our offer, then this is your last chance.
You will not find a deal like this anywhere......period.

Here is the great offer again
We have been able to acquire a major donating sponsor to cover the cost of this worthy cause event. Everyone is now welcome to attend this event FREE of charge. Yes, I said FREE for everyone.

All you have to do is RSVP and bring a non perishable food item and you are good.
Everyone with a non perishable food item is FREE until midnight.

Please remember that you must RSVP and arrive before midnight with your non perishable food item.

A Great event for a good cause and now its FREE

This special above offer does not include the dinner portion. If you wish to attend the dinner portion then you will be charged only $25. But this is a first come first served offer. You must RSVP for the dinner and arrive when doors open at 7:30pm. If interested in dinner then RSVP with the names of your guest today and wait for your confirmation email. Please do not show up without an RSVP and please bring your confirmation email.

Pass this on to like minded people who you feel will enjoy this offer.
Remember that this is a first come first served offer and so RSVP immediately if you plan to attend

RSVP at http://themailmangf.com/rsvptickets.html

The Upscale Soiree
Live Show, Dinner Dance, Showcase
Saturday October 1, 2011
Doors Open 7:30pm
Food Served 8:00, Live Entertainment 9:00
Sensational After Party till 3:00am
Mature Clientele and Dress Code a Must


One Unforgettable Quality Night Out

** In Support Of Knights Table, Exclusive Entertainment Proudly Presents**

The Upscale Soiree
Live Show, Dinner Dance, Showcase
Saturday October 1, 2011
Doors Open 7:30pm

Food Served 8:00, Live Entertainment 9:00
Sensational After Party till 3:00am**
$89 Exclusive Hotel Room rate
Mature Clientele and Dress Code a Must

Make a difference to the lives of hungary families in Peel Region. Please bring a non perishable food item to donate to our food drive. All food will be received by the Knights Table. www.knightstable.org.
"Helping to alleviate hunger in Peel Region"

Delicious Caribbean Buffet Dinner
SOUP
Spicy Coconut Chicken Soup
SALADS
Mixed Green with Cucumber and Julienne Peppers with
Ranch Dressing
Seafood Noodle Salad
MAIN COURSES
Jerk Chicken
Red Snapper Escovich
Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Red Wine Sauce

STARCH AND VEGETABLES
Rice and Peas
Green Beans with red Peppers and Onions
Buttered Fresh Market Vegetables
DESSERTS
Mandarin Cheesecake
Mango Mousse Cake
Black Forest Cake
Fresh Cut Fruits
Coffee and Tea Station during Dinner
Bread and Butter

Live Entertainment Featuring

Comedian Jay Martin, Poet Al St Louis and Vocalist Nikki Green
Inside the beautiful

Courtyard By Marriot
$89 Exclusive Room Rate -

Courtyard By Marriot
90 Biscayne Crescent, Hwy 410 and Derry, Brampton, ON

Reservations: 1 800 943 6707

Email or call for more information: georgefynn@rogers.com or 416 816 0036
Music By

The Mailman George Fynn
DJ Kid Finese
PLAYING THE PERFECT BLEND OF:

R&B | OLD SCHOOL | SOCA | REGGAE | HIP HOP | CLASSIC HOUSE

Hosted By:Eddie Williams (Ebony Sound Crew) and Dale Williams

Tickets: Dinner, Live Show and Dance $60
Live Show and Dance $20
Delicious Food, Fantastic Live Show, Sensational After Party

Ticket Outlets
Discount Beauty Supplies Mississauga – 905 8482228

Discount Beauty Supplies Toronto – 416 781 1679

Discount Beauty Supplies Scarborough – 416 289 9689

Play De Record – Downtown – 416 586 0380

Loc N Twist Brampton – 905 463 1747

Saturday October 1, 2011. Exclusive Entertainment Events invite you to experience The Upscale Soiree: Hot delicious food, exciting live show, wicked after party, $89 Luxury hotel room, abundant parking, beautiful mature clientele, immaculately clean reception area washrooms, no line ups, quality surround sound and lighting system.

Customer Service

George 416 816 0036

FYI Culture Fest @ Toronto Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON - Sat Oct 1st!



URBAN MUSIC AND CULTURE TO BE SHOWCASED AT THE TORONTO CENTRE
FOR THE ARTS.

For Immediate Release

TORONTO – September 13, 2011 – As part of the 2011 pan-Canadian volunteer movement,
www.CultureDays.ca, FYI – Follow Your Instinct Arts Organization announces FYI Culture Fest inside the Toronto Centre For The Arts! FYI’s Culture Fest will help to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians within urban creative arts and showcase the cultural life of their communities.

“It gives me great pleasure to use such a platform to showcase the impact urban music and culture has had on our community at large,” states Dwayne Dixon, founder of the not-for-profit FYI Arts Organization and current VP, of UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada.

FYI’s Culture Fest consists of 3 events which will launch on September 29th with a free Artist Appreciation Night (Part 1) inside Harlem Restaurant (67 Richmond Street East, Toronto), followed on October 01 by Above Par, a free round table discussion with some architects and prodigies of the urban music scene in Canada.

“Our panelists will provide a 360 degree view of urban music culture in Canada and how we've gone from having uber pride to low esteem right back to becoming the "new" hot spot for Urban Music period, not just in Canada” said Dixon. Lastly, closing out the Culture Fest is FYI Showcase (Part 3).

Since it’s launch 19 months ago, FYI Showcase has provided development and professional opportunities to several emerging and established artists, and has been instrumental in providing a consistent outlet for urban artists in this country. Music industry veteran, Aisha Wickham-Thomas will provide the Keynote Speech at The Showcase event on Saturday evening,

This three-part event will also see the official introduction of FYI Kids. FYI Kids provides enrichment programming aimed to reinforce and further develop confidence, self-esteem and stage presence in school-aged children through music, sport & culture. Included in their “culture” component, braille classes are offered to bring vision-health awareness to the fore. “Over the past 2 years we’ve had over
1000 children come thru our program and you’d be surprised just how far a little TLC can go” - Kirt Milligin, FYI Kids Program Director.

FYI Culture Fest will showcase the best local talent and community organizations across all 3 events and culminate with a 2 hour, interactive show that invites the public/audience to participate in Canadian urban culture and discover the world of urban artists, facilitators, and authors at work in their community.

“FYI Culture Fest” will give participants a taste of what it takes to become a professional performing/recording artist in the Urban Music Industry and highlight the powerful impact on it’s community.

Commenting on the free Artist Appreciation Night at Harlem, VP of Artist Relations at FYI Arts Organization, Candice Dixon says “since the very beginning, Harlem Restaurant has shown us tremendous support in our efforts to showcase urban music culture in a bright light, now it’s our turn to return the favour to our artists”

Part 1 – Artist Appreciation Night – Free Entrance at door (Harlem Restaurant, 67 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON)

Part 2 – Above Par (Panel Discussion) – Free tickets are available online only via
www.abovepar.eventbrite.com

Part 3 – FYI Showcase: Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.ca or call 1-855-985-2787
(ARTS) to order tickets by phone (service charges apply)

Toronto Centre for the Arts is located at Toronto Centre for the Arts
5040 Yonge Street Toronto
Toronto, Ontario

Monday, September 26, 2011

Redemption Appreciation Event @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 30th! - NEW UPDATE


UPDATE FROM D'BANDIT - 09/30/11 -All advance tickets are SOLD OUT

You can only get the door tickets now in advance.

KEEP IN MIND THERE WILL ONLY BE 100 TICKETS AT THE DOOR!

The ONLY outlets with door tickets are the following:

Play De Record - downtown (south central) 416-586-0380
Broadway Fashions - scarb town centre(east) 416-296-0609
Broadway Fashions - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-848-4823
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO TONIGHT!

The Redemption Appreciation Party TONIGHT Friday September 30th inside the Sound Academy,

Sponsored by Malibu Rum, Polar Ice, Corby Distilleries, Amsterdam Beer, Play De Record, Broadway Fashions, Nicey's, Charlie's, Printing Press, Toronto-Lime, Crown Graphics, The Sound Academy and D Bandit Enterprises
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The Redemption Family would like to thank you for your support in 2011. For this we are making

All advance tickets for the next Redemption $5 with the flyer.

You can also print the flyer and present at any ticket outlet

Get Your $5 tickets at Play De Record, Broadway Fashions and All Nicey's Locations.

•Play De Record - downtown (south central) 416-586-0380
•Nappy's - markham (north east) 905-948-0884
•Broadway Fashions - scarborough (east) 416-283-6999
•Mona's Roti - scarborough (east) 416-412-1200
•Broadway Fashions - scarb town centre(east) 416-296-0609
•Nicey's - scarborough/north york 416-497-9717
•A Kut Above - Ajax - 416-839-1489
•2 Lined Music - (scarborough) 416-264-3999
•Lloyd 1hr Photo- (etobicoke) 416-749-0433
•Charlie's - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-896-3663
•Broadway Fashions - mississauga SQ 1 (west) 905-848-4823
•Nicey's - brampton 905-450-6045
PLEASE SHOW SUPPORT TO THESE OUTLETS FOR NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT!

For ticket locations call 416-953-7911
The Redemption Appreciation Party Friday September 30th inside the Sound Academy,

Sponsored by Malibu Rum, Polar Ice, Corby Distilleries, Amsterdam Beer, Play De Record, Broadway Fashions, Nicey's, Charlie's, Printing Press, Toronto-Lime, Crown Graphics, The Sound Academy and D Bandit Enterprises

For more info visit: http://www.dbandit.com

Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue with Carmen Electra @ Casino Rama, Rama, ON - Fri Sept 30th!


THE original Burlesque concept which has been made famous around the world and will feature celebrity Carmen Electra. This dynamic and original show will consist of Vegas/theatrical versions of PCD hits like "Don't Cha", "Buttons", "When I Grow Up" mixed with a new dance twist on classics from "Fever", "Hey Big Spender" to "Foxy Lady" and more!
Casino Rama
R.R. #6 Rama Rd.
Orillia, ON

Fri, Sep 30, 2011 09:00 PM
Tickets: $55.60 - $66.90
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

J.A.M.A.I.C.A. PT 9 @ Empire Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 30th!


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH

Back by popular demand

THE UPSCALE
J.A.M.A.I.C.A. PT 9

EMPIRE LOUNGE - 50 Cumberland St.
by Bay St. (Yorkville - Downtown toronto)

2 FLOORS | 5 DJ'S
The best in: 90's - 2011 hip hop, R&B, Reggae, & soca

Featuring Torontos Livest Party Dj's

- DJ Max B
- DJ Cali (De Mayor)
- Phat Kat & Jimmy Tucan



STRICT STYLISH DRESS CODE AS ALWAYS, NO EXCEPTIONS.

$10 guest list b4 11:30 call or email

416-684-7592

Email : bratpak@live.com

Events @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 29th - Sat Oct 1st!


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29th

F.Y.I.
Follow Your Instinct

FYI features the best of Toronto's emerging urban artists backed by the 4-piece "Movement Band" & Dj Musiklee Inzane.

FYI is open to urban artists, vocalists, and rappers, who have auditioned for Linkage Movement.

FYI is unique in that the "featured" artists will continue to hone their art by rocking with The Movement Band. Once you perform with a band, you will never go back!

Doors Open: 9pm
Show Starts: 10pm
Admission: $10 before 10pm
$15 Afterwards

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30th

SoJay

SoJay is doing her thing in the T-Dot, with a mix of Soul, R&B, Jazz, Soft Rock and a touch of Caribbean vibe called Neo Soul. Strong lyrical content and vocals, that's the base, because music for her is all about delivering a message and hoping to receive an emotional or intellectual response from her audience.

7:30pm - 11pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30th

Decades Digging in the Crates

DJ Carl Allen, DJ La Z E & DJ XTC will be throwing down hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and beyond.


Rare Groove, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop Reggae, House, Old School, R&B and New Jack.

$5 Cover
11pm - on

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st

Kaysha Lee

With an infectious sound - a fusion of mid to up-tempo reggae and soul-influenced R&B, Kaysha's song topics range from the ups and downs of life to love. Kaysha Lee is letting the world see her soul, one lyric at a time.

www.Kayshalee.com
7:30pm-11:00pm

HARLEM, 67 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON 416.368.1920

FOR EVENT LISTINGS CHECKOUT & MORE EVENTS AT THE HARLEM UNDERGROUND LOCATION VISIT
www.harlemrestaurant.com/calendar.html

Euphoria Tour feat. Enrique Iglesias w/ Pitbull and Prince Royce @ Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 29th!


Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street,
Toronto, ON
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 07:00 PM
Tickets: $26.25 - $141.00
For tickets visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Friday, September 23, 2011

R & B Singer/Actress Vesta Williams Dies at 53


R&B singer and Actress, Vesta Williams was reportedly found dead in a California hotel on Thursday, September 22. According to TMZ, reports indicate that prescription pills were found on the scene and that the police are treating this as an accident or possible suicide. A toxicology examination will take about six weeks.

Williams, who was 53 at the time of her death, was best known for her 1989 hit "Congratulations." She also had some success with other eighties hits like "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and "Sweet, Sweet Love." As an Actress, she made several appearances on the television show, 'Sister, Sister' starring, Jackee Harry, where she played Harry's best friend, Monica. She was featured as a saloon singer in Mario Van Peebles' film, Posse.

Williams had struggled with weight, getting up to a size 26 after she lost her recording contract. She eventually lost 100 pounds, getting down to a size six and became an advocate for childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes.

On October 22nd, she will be remembered at the 21st annual "Divas Simply Singing" to be held in Los Angeles. The event will also honour another R&B singer, Teena Marie, who passed away last year. Williams was scheduled to perform at this event.

Williams leaves behind an adult daughter.



Sunday, September 18, 2011

Wiz Khalifa Live @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Mon Sept 26th & Tues Sept 27th!


LIVE AT SOUND ACADEMY

11 POLSON STREET

THE UNION WITH XO AND FLOW 93.5 PRESENT

WIZ KHALIFA

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2011 & TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $39.50 (+S.C.)

VIP 19+ BALCONY TICKETS: $59.50 (+S.C.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.UNIONEVENTS.COM, ROTATE THIS, SOUNDSCAPES, PLAY DE RECORD, BAZAAR, AND ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS

Visit http://www.ticketmaster.ca for more info

Note: Tickets for Monday, September 26th are sold out!

Manifesto Festival's Live at the Square @ Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 24th!


MANIFESTO FESTIVAL PRESENTS

LIVE AT THE SQUARE

Manifesto's "Live At The Square" includes main-stage performances, a bboy/bgirl open dance floor, graffiti wall and open canvas artwork, the Freshest Goods Market, workshops, and more. Sunday's all day outdoor block party transforms Yonge-Dundas Square into Toronto's multidisciplinary urban arts playground backed by a free concert showcasing some of Canada's musical legends and emerging talent, alongside a handful of international guests.

THE SUPER BLOCK PARTY featuring

Rakim & Kid Capri
Blu & Exile
Phonte & 9th Wonder
Michie Mee & DJ X
Freedom Writers & Sweet Touch Foundation

AFTERNOON HEADLINER featuring

Stalley

ALSO FEATURING
OGUERRE! presented by Small World Music Festival
TERRY KRNFX / BEATBOX CANADA
ANDREENA MILL
ZAKI IBRAHIM
MEKA OF 2DOPEBOYZ
TRIXX
JD ERA
NOTES TO SELF
NARCICYST
TIMES NEUE ROMAN
KJ
SON REAL
A-GAME
THE GET BY
FIRST LOOK CYPHER ( DJ James Redi, Fresco P, Phoenix, Church, Element, Jelly Too Fly )
SHI WISDOM
JUST B-GRAPHIC
TREJ LEGEI
BIG NORM
SHANNON BOODRAM
THE LYTICS
FEMI of 106 & York

Music by:

DJ Wristpect
DJ Ariel
DJ James Redi

Hosted by:

Trixx
Shannon Boodram
Big Norm

Yonge-Dundas Square (Yonge and Dundas)

12pm - 11pm | FREE | All Ages

For more info visit: http://www.themanifesto.ca

Miguel Live @ The Guvernment, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 25th!


MIGUEL
with REVIVED
Sunday September 25, 2011
GUVERNMENT
BMW Promo presents one of the most anticipated concerts of the year.

On September 25th, Torontonians will have the opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most refreshing new R&B artists to hit the mainstream in this decade, sitting at #2 on the Billboard charts.

This event will be like no other: those whom crave the slow and energetic
genre of R &B will rock the night away with the multi-talented artist known as MIGUEL.

MIGUEL has topped the charts with hits such as:
• Sure Thing
• All I Want Is You feat. J. Cole
• Quickie

Hosted By: Kid Kut & Crazy Chris

Music By: Jester, DJ Spoonz, Charlie Brown of Legacy, Fire Kidd Steenie

TICKETS


BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Ticket Information:
Event Info Line: (416) 807-7828
BBM: 21AADC6A

Ticket Prices:

Lady's First Limited Tickets: $25
$40 Advance and more at the door

V.I.P & Bottle Service Lounge Available via
TicketWeb @ 1 (888) 222 6608

Tickets are final sale and not refundable - please read all terms and conditions before purchase.

Ticket Delivery via BMW Promo: 416-994-9850

This is a 19+ event - ID required.

More info visit: http://www.theguvernment.com/

For tickets visit: http://www.ticketweb.ca

Solid Garage Afro Soul Party @ El Mocambo Dance Studio, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 24th!


United Soul & soulwhat proudly present

✦✦Solid Garage Afro Soul Party✦✦

Dance Studio Sessions!

featuring Special Guest:

✦✦Vick Lavender (Sophisticado Recordings, Chicago)✦✦
http://www.offthemeters.com/vick-lavender

El Mocambo Dance Studio - 464 Spadina Ave (2nd Floor), Toronto, Canada
Sat September 24th, 2011

alongside DJs:

✦Groove Institute
✦Gadjet

live percussion by:

✦Chico Pacheco

hosted by Gadfly, Virgil & Pradeep

Doors Open: 10pm
Admission: $10 b4 11.30pm w/RSVP, $15

$10 before 11.30pm w/RSVP
*RSVP your attendance to unitedsoul@gmail.com
*Full names required, offer ends 6pm Sat Sept 24th

**In support of the Serving Charity Soup* Kitchen - Feeding the homeless
and less unfortunate families in Toronto. Please bring non perishable food items.

Info: unitedsoul@gmail.com
www.unitedsoul.ca
http://www.servingcharity.com/

Sophisticate After Dark @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 24th!


SOPHISTICATE After Dark
Hosted by model/actor Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe, is an Austrian born German actor. Named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People magazine in 2002, Kodjoe is perhaps best known as one of the seven regular cast members from the Showtime drama Soul Food, which aired from 2000 to 2004. He appeared in the 2002 film Brown Sugar with Taye Diggs and Saana Lathan.

His most recent role was in the 2009 science fiction film, Surrogates.
On December 16, 2009, it was announced that Kodjoe had been cast as the male lead, Steven Bloom, in the new J.J. Abrams television series Undercovers on NBC. Also that year, he appeared as Luther in the film Resident Evil: Afterlife.

Saturday, September 24th
inside the luxurious 6 Degrees Venue
2335 Yonge Street (north of Eglinton), Toronto, ON

Music by:
Dj Spence Diamonds & Jester
(giving you that real sexy vibe….across the range of all genres of music, so get ready to hear the unexpected)
with MC Crazy Chris

Tickets:

$20 advance
VIP tickets $35 (includes a meet-and-greet in the upstairs VIP lounge with Boris)

For tickets and further information, contact:
Andy C andyc@andycevents.com 416-476-5878

To make things easy, tickets can be purchased via email money transfer and picked-up at the door on the night of the event. Just send your email money transfer to andyc@andycevents.com.

Booths and Bottle Service
For booths and bottle service booking contact
Andy C andyc@andycevents.com 416-476-5878

Birthday celebrations are welcome, so come celebrate your birthday in style.

A sophisticated dress code will be enforced so dress to impress

Click the link below to view the evite
http://niteclubads.com/Evites/aftdrk.html

Music is My Remedy Summer Blues Edition @ Mint, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 24th!


CALLING OUT LIBRA'S

Is your birthday around September 24th 2011?
Well if so, I have a celebration party for you...

"MUSIC IS MY REMEDY | SUMMER BLUES EDITION"

Saturday September 24th
Taking place inside MINT LOUNGE 173 EGLINTON AVE. EAST

| MUSIC BY |

REMEDY | Canada's Most Versatile
LINDO.P | Canada's Best Reggae Dj
QUEEN OF SPADES. | New York's Finest

URBAN R&B | HIP-HOP | REGGAE | SOCA | ELECTRO HOUSE | 90'S OLD SKOOL

$10 Limited Early Bird Tickets, $15 Advance After, more at the door!
Attire: Clean Cut & Classy 19+

Birthday packages | Booths | Guest-list

Remedy - ☎ 647.668.7529 BB: 23A24D69
Info@djremedylive.com

Xaiver - ☎ 647.802.8842 BB: 2333BD22
Info@iamhighdef.com

Sean Allen - ☎ 647.456.6122
Seanallen@live.ca

www.djremedyLIVE.com
www.iamhighDEF.com

B.F.F. - BEST FETE FOREVER! @ Continental Soiree, Scarborough, ON - Sat Sept 24th!


On Saturday September 24th, 2011

Dr. Jay and The New KOS present the return of...
B.F.F. - BEST FETE FOREVER!
@ Continental Soiree
[ 1957 Kennedy Road at Progress, Scarborough ]

Featuring a live performance
by the 2011 BARBADOS ROAD MARCH KING
EDWIN YEARWOOD

With Music By:
~ Dr. Jay de Soca Prince "Aye Aye Aye!"
~ Junya Menace "The Musical Chemist"
~ DJ 2Touch "Youngest In Charge"
~ Loud Mout Chiney "S.W.A.Y.!"

Hosted By:
~ E Man "Twice the MC"
~ Dirty Dez "Talkin' de tings dem"

Admission:
~ $10 before 11:00p with 5 or more canned goods.
[ All canned goods collected will be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank ]
~ $20 without

With over 3100 pounds of non-perishable food items collected for the Daily Bread Food bank thus far, BFF has truly been the Best Fete Forever! With this party for a purpose series, we have featured a variety of artists from across the Caribbean. It is our honour to present an artist who not only boasts a catalog of classics, but continues to create current hits. EDWIN YEARWOOD is affectionately known as "the General" and as lead singer of Krosfyah band, this Bajan superstar will have you singing "ooooh gosh" on Saturday September 24th during this intimate solo performance.

Info:
www.twitter.com/SocaPrince
www.twitter.com/TheNewKOS
www.facebook.com/DrJayOnline

This event is 19+ // ID required // Dress To Fete!

For additional information on how you can make a difference to those in need in our community, please visit www.dailybread.ca

Jay Martin's Virgo & Libra Fahward Birthday Bash @ The Vue, Mississauga, ON - Fri Sept 23rd!



Question?
What does all u can eat from 9pm to midnight,
a sweet table with fresh funnel cake at midnight,
a free mixed CD,
Appleton rum punch tasting,
Starting from Scratch vs Jester for only $20 all have in common?

Jay Martin's Virgo & Libra Fahward Birthday Bash!

Friday Sept 23rd at the Vue 195 Galaxy Blvd.
Call 416.418.0164 for tickets and booth reservations!

This will sell out! Nooooobody Can Not Cross it!

ALL Virgos and Libras come celebrate...
FAHWARD! The Food- Inclusive Edition!

The Birthday Edition with the best in Soca and Reggae music
Celebrating the birthdays of Ron B, Sunshine, Frenchez,Karly, Sandra, Zina, Rachael, Hugh , Nettoya, Mark, Keith, Reggie, Kevin, Leon, Jenny
...
Music by DJs:
"Canada's #1 DJ" Starting from Scratch
"Canada's Most Versatile" Jester

"All-You-Can-Eat" Food Stations open at 9:00 pm

Supplied by:
Island Mix, Jamaica house and Willy's Jerk

Sweet Table with Funnel Cake opens at midnight

All who purchase advanced tickets receive a FREE promotional CD

ALL OF THIS FOR ONLY $20...WOW!

CALL NOW FOR DETAILS INFO LINE 416-428-0164

TICKETS ARE LOCATED AT:

ISLANDMIX Restaurant
1050 Brock Road
Pickering, ON
(905) 831-1649

NICEY'S
107 Kennedy Rd S
Brampton, ON
(905) 450-6045

NICEY'S
50 Morecambe Gate
Scarborough, ON
(416) 499-9500

JAMAICA HOUSE
30 Kennedy Road South #3
Brampton, ON
(905) 874-6811

WILLY'S JERK
1785 Queen Street East
Brampton, ON,
(905) 494-0761

WILLY'S JERK
2353 Finch Ave W
Toronto, ON
(416) 740-5893

GRANNY'S PLACE
2545 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON
(905) 272-4950

SHINE BARBER SHOP BRAMPTON
50 Sunnyvale Gate
Brampton, ON
(905) 790-3031

The Movement @ 99 Sudbury Street, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 23rd!


MANIFESTO FESTIVAL
in association with DOSE.CA PRESENTS:
THE MOVEMENT: THE FLOOR AWARDS

& SOLID GROUND
One Celebration of Toronto's Street Dance Community

An evening celebrating street dance culture in Toronto through showcase performances, battles, open cyphers, and Toronto's First B-Boy award ceremony. The event will take place in two rooms - one devoted to bboying/bgirling and the other to all styles of street dance. Special guest Mr. Wiggles will be performing in both rooms throughout the night. Also, in partnership with SCION, 15 car hoods painted by Toronto artists will be auctioned off at this event.

Special Guest Appearance by
Mr. Wiggles
Rock Steady Crew / Electric Boogaloos

THE FLOOR AWARDS
Toronto's Bboy/Bgirl Awards
Showing respect to those in the community who pour their heart and soul into the culture and dedicated so much of their lives to inspiring those around them and the generations to come. This one's for you.

Award Categories
TO Breaker of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Community Education and Mentorship Award
International TO Breaker Award
Up and Coming Breaker

TORONTO vs MONTREAL
TO vs MTL 1x1 Exhibition Battles
Dingo vs. Switch
Viscious vs. Antics
Promo vs. Frost
Lynx vs. Red
Fleau vs. Piecez

All night Cyphers and Giveaways

with

DJ Dopey
DJ Gary Cronin


SOLID GROUND
All-Styles Street Dance Showcase
Featuring Performances From
House: DiscoLoveChild
Tutting: MoonRunners
Krump: Northbuck
Popping: Tony & Neo
Locking: Scramblelock
NewJackSwing: Black Tops
Dancehall: Dammecia Hall
Vogue: House of Pink Lady
Popping: Dementia
Waacking: Waacouture

All-Style Exhibition Battle
Jester
Pyro
Emily Law
Emmanuelle Le Phan

All-Style Battle Judges:
Mariano
Whiplash
JoJo Zolina

Music by

Son of S.O.U.L. & DJ Dirty Dale

Hosted by

Big Norm


Tickets available at: https://www.ticketpicket.com/manifestomovement
Play De Record - 357 Yonge Street
Soundscapes - 572 College St.
Slinky/Moog Audio - 442 Queen St. W.
Onyx Barbershop - 219A Yonge Street (across from Eaton Centre)
Broadway Fashions - Mississauga Square One & Scarborough Town Centre

Location: 99 Sudbury - 99 Sudbury Street (Lisgar, South of Queen St)

9pm to 2am: Doors at 8pm | Ticket: $20 advanced, $25 at door | 19+

For more info visit: http://www.themanifesto.ca

John Coltrane's 85th Birthday Celebration @ The Trane Studio, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 23rd & Sat Sept 24th!


JOIN US AT THE TRANE STUDIO AS WE CELEBRATE COLTRANE'S 85TH:

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS AND FOR DINNER NOW!

15 years ago Caliban Arts Theatre first honored the birthday of the legendary horn player and artist, John William Coltrane when we celebrated his 70th birthday. 15years later Caliban Arts Theatre celebrates Coltrane's 85th at The Trane Studio, the only venue named after the legend. We would like hope you will come out and join us on each of these special evenings with saxophonists Michael Arthurs (day 1) and Scott Marshall (day 2) .

Friday, September 23 - Michael Arthurs Quartet - 8:00pm

Terry Logan - piano/voc

Michael Arthurs - sax

Mike Downes- bass

Bob McLaren - drums


Saturday, September 24 - Scott Marshall Quartet - 8:00pm

Scott Marshall - sax

Dave Restivo - piano

Wes Neal - bass

TBA - drums

Cover: 10adv/15door

Visit our site to reserve a table for dinner or call (416) 913-8197

The Trane Studio
964 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario M5R 3G5
(416) 913-8197

www.tranestudio.com | info@tranestudio.com

Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash @ Echo Beach, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 22nd!


An extension of the Red Bull Music Academy’s very own Culture Clash series in a city with one of the largest West Indian populations outside the Caribbean.

Legendary crews playing on massive soundsystems face off in the city’s first ever cross-genre soundclash, hosted by Toronto’s own Kardinal Offishall. The crews battling for the crowd’s favour at Echo Beach are Afrika Bambaataa’s Zulu Nation, Mad Decent, LuckyMe and Toronto All Stars.

This will be the highlight for the critically acclaimed Manifesto Festival Of Community and Culture taking place in Toronto over a seven-day period.

Hosted by Kardinal Offishall

22 September, 2011

Afrika Bambaataa & The Zulu Nation, Mad Decent (South Rakkas Crew, Dillon Francis, Paul Devro, DJ Sega), LuckyMe (Rustie, Lunice, Just Blaze, Hudson Mohawke), Toronto All Stars (Lissa Monet, DJ Mensa, Lindo P, Starting From Scratch), Kardinal Offishall.

Doors Open 6pm

Echo Beach
Echo Beach - Ontario Place, 909 Lakeshore Blvd West (Just east of the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre & Ontario Place)

6 pm to 1am

Tickets:
Presales $22.50
$30 at the door
www.ticketmaster.ca

Play De Record - 357 Yonge Street
Soundscapes - 572 College St.
Slinky/Moog Audio - 442 Queen St. W.
The Forum Barber - 5519 Yonge St.
Broadway Fashions - Mississauga Square One & Scarborough Town Centre

For more info visit: http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/worldtour/toronto/

For info on the Manifesto festival, visit http://themanifesto.ca/

Boot Camp Clik @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 21st!


LIVE AT SOUND ACADEMY, 11 POLSON STREET, Toronto, ON

MANIFESTO PRESENTS:

BOOT CAMP CLIK
SPECIAL GUESTS: MONOLITH AND RICHIE SOSA

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,2011 DOORS AT 10PM

THIS IS A 19+ EVENT

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $20 (+S.C.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT SOUNDSCAPES, ROTATE THIS, PLAY DE RECORD, MOOG AUDIO, THE FORUM BARBER AND ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Friday, September 16, 2011

FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES PREVIEW CONCERT @ The Trane Studio, Toronto, ON - Sun Sept 18th!


Sunday, September 18th

Every Saturday in October award-winning internationally acclaimed jazz trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI brings his inspired Miles Davis Tribute series to the

Trane - over 5 Saturdays this Oct, Brownman will again lead 5 different all-star groups through 5 eras of Miles Davis' monumental career.

On Sun-Sept-18, Brownman, in the trio format for which he is now nationally acclaimed, will play a small sampling of each weeks flavours from Miles' time in Charlie Parker's band in the late 40's through to his electric periods in the 80's. Brown will be accompanied by Ross MacIntyre on bass who is featured on Week 2 this year, and Colin Kingsmore on drums, who is featured on Week 5.

Brownman Ali - trumpet (www.Brownman.com)

Ross MacIntyre - upright & electric basses

Colin Kingsmore - drums


Doors & dinner at 6:30pm

Show is two 45-min sets from 9:00-11:00pm

Cover: $15 at the door / $10 advanced list - limited number of slots

(All proceeds going towards operating costs for FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES)

Reserve for Dinner in Advance and be entered into our Raffle for a free $50 Trane Studio Gift Certificate! You must be at the Trane by 9:00pm to qualify!

We will be Serving at the Bar!

For more info on FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES please visit miles.brownman.com

Location: The Trane Studio, 994 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON

Please call for Reservations or email:

reservations@tranestudio.com

Alternatively make a dinner reservation on our website:
http://www.tranestudio.com/make-a-reservation or email us for all other info at info@tranestudio.com

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Fantastic Voyage 'Old Skool Edition' @ Atmosfera, Mississauga, ON - Sat Sept 17th!


“SATURDAY NIGHT”
OLD SKOOL IS ALIVE!
A good friend once said "I FEEL SORRY FOR THE WEST"

he was referring to the lack of Venues, Events, Parties and Travelling Downtown.

Well, feel sorry no more my friend......cause this Saturday Sept 17th it’s the

Fantastic Voyage

"OLD SKOOl Edition"
witness the new evolution in the Mature party Scene .....

We're talking about

ATMOSFERA

6781 Hurontario Street
North of the 401 & just south of Derry Rd. Mississauga, ON

....Mississauga/Brampton it’s time to truly experience something different,

something new and something refreshing.
Witness the musical wizardry of everyone's favourite Old School DJs
"The Crowd Pleaser" DJ Mark Anthony

&

"The BoomBastic DJ Mr.AL

we’re Re-introducing Mississauga's legendary Sound Crew

"IMAGINATION" featuring Gavin Douglas

all hosted by

FUNNY MAN MR. JAY MARTIN

We're talking about about beautiful people,

gorgeous atmosphere, great food and FREE PARKING! ONLY $10.00 B/4 11:30

Take an additional $5 off when you RSVP

INFO 416-878-6545

FINALLY "OLD SCHOOL IS BACK IN MISSISSAUGA"!!!!!
Courtesy of Lavern Davy, Carl Johnson & Mark Anthony

Denton & Friends Annual Virgo Affair @ Empire Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 17th!


September 17th, 2011

Sexy On Saturday & Big People Party
Presents

Denton & Friends Annual Virgo Affair
"The best Virgo party for the past 15 years"

Empire Lounge
50 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON
(Bay and Bloor)

Celebrating the Birthday of:
the Legendary Ron Nelson, Mega Vybz, Denton & Brenton, Steve,
Babette, Nicole, Arlene, Laura, Karen, David and others

Hosted by Neddy Nyce, Smooth B, & Miss Purple Haze

$10 b4 11:30 guest list available!
EXTENDED BAR HOURS UNTIL 4am

A super hot DJ lineup featuring....
Skimpy, Soul Vibez feat. Killa & Kat, Darrel Alize, Smooth B, Mega Vybz,TC with
MC Mista Presto of CHRY's Island Explosion

Dress Code Semi Formal - 23+ ID required!


To RSVP, book birthday parties or to reserve a booth with bottle service, contact:


Denton – dent.ent@gmail.com or (647)505-3368
Neddy Nyce – neddynyce@gmail.com (416)908-5116
Smooth B – smoothnb_1@rogers.com or (416)722-0588

Annual Blue and White Virgo Bash aboard the Yankee Lady III, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 16th!


REMINDER FOR THIS WEEKEND
“FRIDAY NIGHT”
Al Foster aka DJ Mr Al stills has some tickets available for the VIRGO Boat Cruise
aboard the Yankee Lady III, docked at 249 Queen's Quay West, Behind the Radisson Hotel, Toronto, ON
Tickets are $35.00 which includes Food
Contact Al for tickets now 416-878-6545 or email rsvp@waveent.com

KES vs KARMA @ Kool Haus, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 16th!


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16th 2011

Dem Peeple Dem & Winer Boyz Ent Present two of the MOST REQUESTED
bands from Trinidad & Tobago LIVE in concert at the Kool Haus, 132 Queen's Quay West, Toronto.

KES vs KARMA

KES THE BAND featuring the 2011 Trinidad and Tobago's Groovy Soca
Monarch Kees will perform hits like WOTLESS, LET ME KNOW, WHERE YUH
FROM, COME GYAL, TILL THE MORNING, LOVING YOU, RIGHT DEY.

KARMA featuring Ravi B one of the most popular Indian male artistes in
Trinidad and Tobago will perform hits like CYA CUM, PLAYER, DRINKAH,
RUM IS MEH LOVER, DULARIE NANNY.

::This concert will also Featuring Special Performances By ::

KERWIN DU BOIS - "Ah Ting", "Heaven In You", "Pavement"

A TOP BAJAN ACT TO BE ADDED SOON,,,,,,,,,

K.I. - "No More Rum Again", "Catch Meh Lover", "Doh Leave Meh"

JAXX "Velcro", "Space", "Frustration" "Survey"

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY UPSTREAM....

Music By:
D'Bandit • Soca Sweetness • D'Enforcas • De Unstoppable Dj Navi
Rock N it Rodney • Goldfinge • Junya Menace • Dj Shiva • Tricky.
Tiptronik......

Hosted By: SKF / Eman / Dirty Dez

This is a 19+ Event

*****EARLY BIRD ADVANCE TICKETS $35*****

*Prices go up August 21st $40

Tickets & Info: 416-728-6504 / 647-893-1275
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178848685519451
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de Unstoppable dj Navi............416.606.76​56
Islandmix Restaurant...............9​05.831.1649
Mona's Roti Shop.....................4​16.412.1200

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Play De Record....................​.....416.586.0380
Ali's Roti Shop......................​....416.532.7701


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Drupati's Roti......................​.....416.745.4189
Lena’s Roti & Doubles..............416.7​45.0009
Charlie's Mississauga...............​905.896.3663
Jewelize U (Brampton) .............647.272.7664
Richard's Music House.............647.921.​0064
SocaDread........416.788.3​479 PIN:24A656CF

Tickets also available online at www.TicketGateway.com

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BAD LAD ENTERTAINMENT......416.627.5292

Slow Wine @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 16th!


This Friday Sept 16th

~ SLOW WINE ~ The Slow Music Party
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A Night dedicated to Smooth R&B * Soul-ful Hip+Hop *
Groovy Soca * Lovers Rock * Strickly The Best Oldies
But Goodies Reggae * Slow Jams *
(NOTE: This is NOT a Couples ONLY Party)
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MOVED TO A BIGGER VENUE.

STARRING THE "WORLD FAMOUS" STARTING FROM SCRATCH

CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF ALL VIRGOS
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6 Degrees - 2335 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
[ 22 VIP Booths || Smoking Patio || $5 Green P Parking]
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Music Provided By:
Renegade Squad (Reggae Cafe || Blueberry Bashment)
Starting From Scratch (Amnesia || Redemption || Flow 93.5 FM)
Hosted By:
Kid Kut (The Voice of The Vibe)
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Co - Hosted By: Wayne Chung, Damon B, Bryan Brown, C.Miller, TV Tre, Y.U.E., Chris Chetty, Big 3 + More
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$15 Guestlist before 12am || More After
Guestlist : Booth Reservations : Bottle Service contact
bratpak@live.com 416-684-7592

Powered By: BratPak, Barcode Marketing, RenegadeSquadEnt.Com, StarStruck Promotions, TV Tre, YUE, Wayne Chung, ToFlo, Talk Of Toronto, and Toronto-lime.com

The Skin Premiere and Red Carpet Reception @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 16th!


The Skin – Sept 16 by Howard Allen
North American Premiere: Red carpet reception, screening and talkback with filmmakers/cast
Friday, September 16th, 6:00 p.m.
Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre
Tickets: $50

Antigua | 2011 | Supernatural Thriller | 100 mins | PG

A young couple encounter strange occurrences after they find and sell an ancient artifact in Howard Allen’s highly anticipated new feature film. Based on Caribbean mythology and set in Antigua and Barbuda, THE SKIN is written and directed by Allen, produced by Mitzi Allen, and executively produced by HAMAfilms, Antigua.

http://caribbeantales-events.com/?page_id=3503

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The 5th Annual Manifesto Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 15th - Sun Sept 25th!


MANIFESTO FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY AND CULTURE CELEBRATING OUR 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
11 days. 13 events. 100+ artists. One city.
September 15th-25th, 2011
Toronto. Canada.

Toronto, August, 23rd, 2011 - Celebrating our significant 5-year anniversary for this upcoming edition, the Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture returns this year with an 11-day long festival featuring an unprecedented series of events including the ArtReach Pitch Contest, FRESH (New Artist Showcase), the 106 & York Urban Arts Festival, Wombmanifesto, Origins (an Indigenous Hip Hop Showcase), Manifesto Movie Night, the Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash, a Conference on Community & Career, a Street Dance Tribute and many more.

In Manifesto tradition, the festival will culminate on Sep 25 with a massive FREE outdoor concert at Yonge-Dundas Square headlined by Rakim & Kid Capri, 9th Wonder & Phonte, Blu & Exile, Andreena Mill, Zaki Ibrahim, Michie Mee and more. The festival will also include the participation of legendary hip hop forefather Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation, Mr. Wiggles, the Inside Out Project, and Indigo.

Manifesto will once again transform the city for 11 days into a hotbed of youth culture igniting 13 venues with over 100 artists offering something for everyone. With constant new additions to the festival, Manifesto returns bigger and more exciting than ever!

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

ARTREACH PITCH CONTEST

As part of this exciting event, ArtReach Toronto and Manifesto, in partnership with Toronto Cultural Services and Grassroots Youth Collaborative, will hold a live pitch contest to award prizes to young artists between 16 and 24 years of age, to support them in pursuing their careers and aspirations. Finalists will be chosen to participate in the live pitch contest in front of a panel of judges, and will be required to make a creative, inspiring and convincing, pitch or performance.

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FRESH (New Artist Showcase) presented by Slaight Music In partnership with Lyrics To Go and Yume, Manifesto's FRESH concert is a new event added to this year's festival. The showcase is an opportunity to witness some of the most promising emerging talents from across the GTA and beyond. The showcase will also provide an opportunity for these artists to connect with new fans and forge industry contacts.

Highlights: 88 Days of Fortune, Luu Breeze, Jeff Spec, Lord Quest + more.

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106 & YORK

Highclass, N.I.S.E., Just BGRAPHIC and Manifesto present: 106 & York, a multi-disciplinary urban arts festival that will showcase some of Toronto's finest young talent in music, fashion, dance, spoken word, and more. The event will include performances by emerging and headlining artists. The festival kicks off with Artist Development Workshops on September 3rd and a photo exhibition on September 13th at York Woods Art Hub where we will be displaying photos of previous years' highlights.

Highlights: Trish, Shi Wisdom, The Violinist, Church Chizzle, Chaotic Dance Crew + more.

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WOMBMANIFESTO: THE REBIRTH

Where the rapper meets the actor, the painter meets the poet and the dancer meets the singer. For the first time in Manifesto his/story, women and trans artists will be coming together for a day-long celebration in honour of us all. The day will kick off with a conference full of panels and workshops, exploring everything from motherhood to body politics to the re-definition of feminism. Later in th evening, an all-star cast of Canadian women and trans artists artists will be taking centre stage and defining a new vision for Hip Hop culture. Alongside live these performances, Wombmanifesto will also be celebrating and paying tribute to some of the female pioneers of the game who helped to build the foundation for Canadian Hip Hop. Wombmanifesto: The Rebirth, was inspired by the vision and beauty of the event Omega Vibrations at Manifesto Jamaica 2010. Make sure you are there on September 18th to witness Toronto Hip Hop her/story.

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CONNECTED (Meet & Greet)

CONNECTED is another new event added to Manifesto Festival 2011, a free entry, invite only, networking event where all artists, staff, and volunteers involved in Manifesto can mingle with label folks, managers, PR companies, promoters, sponsors, event partners, and other industry types.

Highlights: Perfeck Strangers, Shaun Boothe, Kabaka Pyramid, Big Jacks.

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ORIGINS: THE FIREKEEPERS

Indigenous hip hop artists from across Ontario will throw down at The Great Hall, presented in collaboration with World Famous Music and the Ontario Arts Council.

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Highlights: Plex, Kinnie Starr, 2OOLMAN & SESE, Q-Rock + more.

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MANIFESTO MOVIE NIGHT

A night of groundbreaking & introspective documentaries and short films focusing on issues that resonate not only internationally, but domestically as well. Manifesto Movie Night will bring forth a blend of films that will engage and challenge our audience's ideologies & perspectives while also shining light on some of the people and places that have had an instrumental impact on our Toronto arts and culture scene.

Highlights: Black August (documentary). View Trailer

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BOOT CAMP CLIK

The legendary NYC crew Boot Camp Clik, which has contributed heavily to NYC's hip hop scene, makes a return to Toronto for Manifesto Festival 2011. The Duck Down Music Inc. roster of Buckshot & DJ Evil Dee of Black Moon, Smif N Wessun, and Sean P will bless Toronto's audience with a night of classics, alongside Toronto-based Promise, Monolith (a rare reunion performance), and Richie Sosa. A co-presentation of Union Events and Sound Academy.

Highlights: Boot Camp Clik, Promise, Monolith, Richie Sosa.

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RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY WORLD TOUR - CULTURE CLASH presented by Manifesto

Four soundsystems. Four styles. One champion. A 4-stage DJ soundclash at Echo Beach that includes Afrika Bambaataa & Zulu Nation, Toronto All-Stars, LuckyMe Crew, and Mad Decent Crew.

Highlights: Afrika Bambaataa & Zulu Nation, LuckyMe Crew, Mad Decent Crew, Toronto All-Stars, hosted by Kardinal Offishall.

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MOVEMENT: FLOOR AWARDS & SOLID GROUND

An evening celebrating street dance culture in Toronto through showcase performances, battles, open ciphers, and an awards ceremony. The event will take place in two rooms - one devoted to bboying/bgirling and the other to all styles of street dance. Special guest Mr. Wiggles will be performing in both rooms throughout the night. Also, in partnership with SCION, we are presenting 15 SCION CAR HOODS painted by Toronto artists which will be auctioned off at this event.

Highlights: Mr. Wiggles, Toronto vs. Montreal (b-boys & b-girls), Moonrunners, DJ Dopey, Dirty Dale + more.

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CAREER & COMMUNITY: CONFERENCE

The conference includes a schedule of keynote speakers, and panel discussions around the theme of Community and Career in hip hop culture and concludes the evening with the Forgiveness Project where artists will give an intimate account of their trials and tribulations throughout their lives. The panel will include acclaimed industry professionals such as Ian Andre Espinet (nightlife expert), Bryan Espiritu (designer) and Katrina Lopes (Shawn Desman manager).

Highlights: Dream Hampton (keynote), One Nation (national hip hop festival network), North American blog panel, Forgiveness Project + more.

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ALL ART EVERYTHING

Always a festival favourite, our 5th Annual Art Exhibition brings together our incredible Canadian artists this year for a celebration of ALL. ART. EVERYTHING. We decided to keep it fresh with our homegrown talents including Indigo from Vancouver, Toronto natives such as Totem Resolve, EGR, Bryan Espiritu of the TheLegendsLeague and much much more. We also have over 25 local photographers telling their stories in one the largest activations of a global arts initiative The Inside Out Project, featured through the streets of the T.DOT!

Highlights: Indigo, Inside Out Project, Bryan Espiritu, Mediah, Suritah Teresa Wignall + more.

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LIVE AT THE SQUARE

Manifesto's "Live At The Square" includes main-stage performances, a bboy/bgirl open dance floor, graffiti wall and open canvas artwork, the Freshest Goods Market, workshops, and more. Sunday's all day outdoor block party transforms Yonge-Dundas Square into Torontoís multidisciplinary urban arts playground ñ backed by a free concert showcasing some of Canadaís musical legends and emerging talent, alongside a handful of international guests.

Highlights: Rakim & Kid Capri, Blu & Exile, 9th Wonder & Phonte, Zaki Ibrahim, Andreena Mill, Michie Mee, Freedom Writers + much more. ALL FREE!

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The Festival unites top Canadian and international artists showcasing passion, diversity and raw talent, inspiring community through creativity and culture. Energizing, supporting and celebrating Toronto's vibrant and diverse music and arts community, Manifesto has become a catalyst for creative evolution and social change.

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"Toronto! Stand Up. It is time, once again, to shine a bright light on and make some big noise for Toronto and its remarkable young artists and organizers who undoubtedly make it one of North America's cultural capitals.

Manifesto season is upon us and we are thrilled to share with the people the most impressive and inclusive series of events we have ever been able to. It's been 5 years since the first ever meeting of minds town hall that birthed Manifesto, and to see all those ideas harnessed into a collective vision and come to life in year 5 is truly humbling. Proud is an understatement for how I feel about the entire team who has put this festival together over the years and the countless community members who have been a part of, and inspired, it. With 13 events over 11 days, we have carefully crafted a festival that we feel has something for everyone and that can open people up to new ways of thinking and connecting to themselves, their community and the universe.

There are all sorts of festival highlights, but keep in mind some underlying themes that are running throughout our programming: People Power, Public, and Generations; you will see these echoed through everything we have announced and some surprises throughout the 11 days. As one of our special guests 9th Wonder noted last time he was at Manifesto 'Toronto is the hip-hop capital of the world.' For those of us who live here, we know this...Toronto breathes a unique creative energy. We ask everyone who participates with the festival this year to inhale and exhale deeply; give thanks for what we have and connect to the vibration being released; it's connected to a global pulse and rhythm that is connected to and fuelled by generations past. We are all part of this. And please remember what one of our special guests for Manifesto 2011 Rakim teaches us...'don't sweat the technique'. 1Love."

- Che Kothari, Executive Director



MANIFESTO EVENT LISTINGS:

ArtReach Pitch Contest at 918 Bathurst - Thursday, September 15th

FRESH (New Artist Showcase) at Lula Lounge - Friday, September 16th

4th Annual 106 & York - Saturday, September 17th

Wombmanifesto at Revival - Sunday, September 18th

Connected (Meet & Greet) - Monday, September 19th

Origins (Indigenous Hip Hop Showcase) at The Great Hall - Tuesday, September 20th

Manifesto Movie Night at TIFF Bell Lightbox - Wednesday, September 21st

Boot Camp Clik at Sound Academy - Wednesday, September 21st

Red Bull Culture Clash hosted by Kardinal Offishall at Echo Beach - Thursday, September 22nd

The Movement: Floor Awards & Solid Ground at 99 Sudbury - Friday, September 23rd

ALL ART EVERYTHING (Art Show) at AGO Gallery School - Saturday, September 24th

Community & Career Conference at AGO Jackman Hall - Saturday, September 24th

Live at the Square at Yonge-Dundas Square - Sunday, September 25th (Noon-11:00PM)

[ FOR FULL PROGRAM, STAY TUNED... ]

About Manifesto

Founded in 2007, Manifesto is a non-profit organization that works to unite, energize and celebrate Toronto's diverse arts communities and find innovative ways of working together towards common goals through year round programming and activities. Growing to be the largest and most unique festival of its kind in just five short years, the critically acclaimed Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture is the annual culmination of Manifesto's work, bringing together hundreds of artists & performers, and thousands of spectators over eleven days to showcase our city's talented arts community and strengthen its foundations by building a collective sense of pride and possibility. The festival also takes place in Jamaica and Barbados.

The 5th Annual Manifesto Festival, taking place September 15th-25th in Toronto, Canada, is supported by Canadian Heritage, the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Culture, Laidlaw Foundation, Celebrate Ontario, FACTOR, Red Bull, Slaight Music, TD Canada Trust, Scion, New Era as well as a large network of grassroots arts organizations, arts institutions, media outlets and other community partners.

VIMEO: themanifesto

TWITTER: @MANIFESTO_FEST #Manifesto5YR

FACEBOOK: Manifesto Festival

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION

For interview requests, accreditation, and hi-res photos, please contact:

Morgan Steiker
Prize Fighter Public Relations
(Office) 514 564 2440
(Cell) 514 746 6939
morgan@prizefighterpr.com


For more info visit: http://themanifesto.ca

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Caribbean Tales Film Festival Presents Screening of Dominion & Hit Me With Music @ Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 15th!


Dominion / Hit Me With Music – Sept 15
Thursday, Sept 15th | 7:00 p.m. | Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON

Cost: $15

Dominion
by Rodney Smith
Canadian Premiere followed by talk-back with the filmmaker.
Barbados/US | 2011 | Web Series | English | Web Site | 18A

In this exquisitely produced supernatural Noir Thriller set in Barbados and New York. Detective Jeremiah Grey is pulled into a strange world by a new client…

Hit Me With Music
by Miquel Galofré
Jamaica | 2010 | Documentary | English | Web Site | 18A

30 years after Bob Marley’s death, Jamaica continues to be on top of the worldwide music scene, especially through the genre of dancehall. Hit Me with Music is the story of Jamaica’s dancehall music. Packed full of interviews with performers, dancers, school children and youth on the street, dancehall music lovers explain the content of the polemic dancehall lyrics, the context in which these songs are born and what this musical phenomenon represents in their lives.

For tickets and more info visit:
http://caribbeantales-events.com/?page_id=6191

Premiere Screening of Dark Girls @ Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 14th!


In this emotional and heartfelt documentary, directors Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry set out to examine why skin-colour bias persists among people of African descent, and how it affects the lives of women on the receiving end.

Screening Times

Premiere Screening: Wednesday September 14
Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON

9:15pm

Friday September 16
Scotiabank Theatre 1, 259 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON

6:30pm

Sunday September 18
AMC 10, 10 Dundas Street East, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON

4:00pm

For more info and tickets visit:
http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiff/2011/darkgirls

Events @ Harlem Restaurant and Harlem Underground, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 14th - Sat Sept 17th!

Wednesday, September 14th

Music is the Answer

Help us help those in need. All artists donate their time.

DJ's: Ty Hale and Melanie Sutherland

Hosted By: Hajille aka Blacklotus Media

Live Music By: Chris Rouse, U.R.V, Jef Kearns, Sub Concious, Prada James, AHI, T.Stylez

Doors open at 8pm
$5 before 10:30pm

Friday, September 16th

Robert Ball

Robert L.A. Ball is a soulful singer, rooted in gospel with classic jazz sensibilities.

7:30pm - 11pm


Saturday, September 17th

Jill Peacock

Jazz Standards and Originals with a Dash of Soul.

7:30pm - 11pm

HARLEM, 67 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON 416.368.1920

FOR EVENT LISTINGS CHECKOUT
www.harlemrestaurant.com/calendar.html


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15th
&
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17th


Carl Bray
Award winning jazz pianist and composer Carl Bray has appeared in a number of different formal publications such as; A Jazz Province: The Story of Jazz in Saskatchewan, written by well-known Canadian author Ken Mitchell, in 2005. Recently, Carl performed in the National Jazz Orchestra at the 2009 National Jazz Awards. Also, with one of his trios, for CBC Radio 2's Galleria Series, and opened for NYC's saxophone legend Chris Potter Underground Band, who headlined the 2009 Regina Jazz Festival.

8pm - on


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16th

Chris Weatherstone Trio

The Chris Weatherstone Trio Jazz's up the

Bass, Sax and Piano

8pm - on

Please note that Harlem Underground has now switched to our Fall/Winter hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday 4pm - 11pm

Friday 11am - 1am

Saturday 10am - 1am

Sunday 10am - 11pm


HARLEM UNDERGROUND
745 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON 416 366 4743


FOR EVENT LISTINGS CHECKOUT
www.harlemrestaurant.com/calendar.html

Monday, September 12, 2011

GHETT'A LIFE Movie Screening @ Harbourfront & After Party @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Tues Sept 13th!


Come meet the man behind the movie, Writer/Director/Producer, Chris Browne, after the screening of GHETT’A LIFE Tuesday September 13, 2011 at Harbourfront Centre. Network with some of the leaders in the Caribbean Film Industry.

View the Trailer: http://vimeo.com/18678291Hosted by Writer/Director/Producer Chris Browne
...
Dancehall/Reggae music all night with DJ O-nonymous

Free entry with ticket stub from Sep 13 screening

$10 without ticket at door (only 50 tickets available)

SYNOPSIS:

GHETT’A LIFE is an “against the odds” action drama set in a politically turbulent inner city community of Kingston. Derrick, a determined inner city teenager realizes his dream of becoming a champion boxer despite a country, community and family conflicted by a divisive political system.

Derrick dreams of being Jamaica’s next world light weight boxing champion. He knew from an early age that he had the ability to outbox even the bigger boys on his lane but it’s election year and the politics divide the country and Derrick’s community. His father, a loyal party supporter, forbids Derrick from going to the boxing gym. To do so he has to cross party lines.

Derrick defiantly follows his heart and is confronted with the serious repercussions of his decision. The don of Derrick’s community, Sin, is set on keeping him from crossing over to the “other side” even if it means destroying Derrick’s dream. Derrick’s father is so blinded by political tribalism that he sees Derrick’s actions as betrayal. On “the other side”, at the gym, is a coach who becomes Derrick’s mentor and someone who shows him that Jamaica is bigger than just one community and that Derrick’s dreams are worth fighting for.

Derrick’s journey of discovery takes the audience through his coming of age and the realization that anything that divides can’t be good for anyone. The ignorance of divisiveness gives way to the triumph that comes with unity.

GHETT’A LIFE is a wholly Jamaican film with all investors, cast and crew being committed to an authentic depiction of what life is and what life can be in the inner city of Kingston. This film with its positive message of overcoming adversity and ignorance will inspire audiences at home and abroad.


The movie is screening at the Harbourfront Centre, 6pm, Tuesday, Sept 13th.

For tickets to the screening visit http://tickets.harbourfrontcentre.com/calendar/view.aspx?id=16448

Location for the After Party,
Harlem Restaurant
67 Richmond Street
Toronto, ON

http://www.ghettalifethemovie.com/index.html

African/Diaspora Films @ The Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto, ON - On Now until Sept 18th!




COLOR OF THE OCEAN
In Color of the Ocean, director Maggie Peren offers a story in which the itinerary of two refugees arriving on the shores of the Canary Islands collides with those of an altruistic tourist and a Canary Island cop. The experience they share will change the course of their lives.

Sunday September 11 - Jackman Hall - AGO - 4:00pm
Monday September 12 - Scotiabank Theatre 4 - 2:45pm
Friday September 16 - AMC 3 - 9:00pm



DARK GIRLS
In this emotional and heartfelt documentary, directors Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry set out to examine why skin-colour bias persists among people of African descent, and how it affects the lives of women on the receiving end.

Wednesday September 14 - Ryerson Theatre - 9:15pm
Friday September 16 - Scotiabank Theatre 1 - 6:30pm
Sunday September 18 - AMC 10 - 4:00pm



THE EDUCATION OF AUMA OBAMA
Branwen Okpako's The Education of Auma Obama is a captivating and intimate portrait of the U.S. president's older half-sister, who embodies a post-colonial, feminist identity.

Friday September 9 - AMC 6 - 2:15pm
Saturday September 10 - AMC 10 - 9:45am
Sunday September 18 - AMC 7 - 10:15am



I'M CAROLYN PARKER: THE GOOD, THE MAD, AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Starting a few months after Hurricane Katrina, Jonathan Demme follows a strong matriarch from the Lower Ninth Ward named Carolyn Parker as she struggles to rebuild her home over several years.

Tuesday September 13 - TIFF Bell Lightbox 2 - 9:30pm
Thursday September 15 - Scotiabank Theatre 4 - 3:00pm
Sunday September 18 - AMC 6 - 7:30pm



LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR
Gracious and bold musical about a boy finding his true self, his family and his place in the world; set in the voguing and underground ball-culture of Los Angeles.

Wednesday September 14 - Scotiabank Theatre 1 - 9:00pm
Thursday September 15 - AMC 6 - 2:30pm
Sunday September 18 - Scotiabank Theatre 1 - 8:45pm



LUCKY
Lucky, an AIDS orphan is forced to leave his native village to live with his uncle in Durban. He learns about life the hard way, but forges an unlikely bond with an elderly Indian neighbour in spite of racial prejudice and language barriers. Together they go on a journey to find him a new life and family.

Sunday September 11 - AMC 3 - 3:30pm
Monday September 12 - AMC 4 - 8:15pm
Saturday September 17 - Scotiabank Theatre 4 - 1:00pm



MAN ON GROUND
A bold and exacting portrayal of rising xenophobia in South Africa, Omotoso casts the story of a young Nigerian man living in the African refugee tenements of Johannesburg who disappears against the background of animosity against immigrants flaring into violent rioting. In the span of a single night, his brother, on a short visit from London, tries to elucidate the mystery.

Monday September 12 - AMC 9 - 6:30pm
Tuesday September 13 - AMC 9 - 3:00pm
Saturday September 17 - Isabel Bader Theatre - 9:30pm



PARIAH
A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks family and friendships in a search for sexual expression.

Monday September 12 - TIFF Bell Lightbox 1 - 7:30pm
Wednesday September 14 - AMC 3 - 5:45pm



RANDOM
Kaleidoscopic, monologue-driven portrait of a Black British woman on the day her younger brother is killed in random act of violence.

Friday September 16 - TIFF Bell Lightbox 3 - 10:00pm
Saturday September 17 - Jackman Hall - AGO - 1:00pm



VIOLET AND DAISY
Oscar®-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher's visually adventurous directorial debut is a brutal fable about a pair of teenage assassins, played by Saoirse Ronan and Alexis Bledel, who believe they've landed a straightforward assignment but soon find themselves thrown off their game when their latest target isn't who they expected.

Thursday September 15 - Visa Screening Room (Elgin) - 6:00pm
Friday September 16 - Ryerson Theatre - 9:00pm
Sunday September 18 - Scotiabank Theatre 1 - 9:00am


Here is FULL LIST of the African & Diaspora related films:

Films & Directors

BUTTER
Jim Field Smith

CHEVELLE
Kevin Jerome Everson

COLOUR OF THE OCEAN
Maggie Peren

DARK GIRLS
Bill Duke / D. Channsin Berry

DOUBLES WITH SLIGHT PEPPER
Ian Harnarine

THE EDUCATION OF AUMA OBAMA
Brawen Okpako

HOTEL SWOONI
Kaat Beels

I’M CAROLYN PARKER
Jonathan Demme

THE INVADER
Nicolas Provost

LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR
Sheldon Larry

LUCKY
Avie Luthra

MACHINE GUN PREACHER
Marc Forster

MAN ON GROUND
Akin Omotoso

PARIAH
Dee Rees

RANDOM
Debbie Tucker Green

SHAME
Steve McQueen

UNDEFEATED
TJ Martin / Dan Lindsay

THE CARDBOARD VILLAGE
Ermanno Olmi

VIOLET AND DAISY
Geoffrey Fletcher

WINNIE (Jennifer Hudson / Terrence Howard)
Darrell Roodt

4AM
Janine Fung


For synopsis, dates and times for these films, go to the TIFF website at:

http://tiff.net/thefestival/filmprogramming#a


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