#FNLROM Encore: Carnival
On February 6, 2015 this town really heats up:
Mark your calendar today!
#FNLROM will be back for one night only this winter
A dreary month, a chilly evening - warm it up at this Carnival-themed FNL! With more of the unique mix of live music, dancing, eclectic eats and drinks, gallery activities and unexpected experiences which have made FNL Toronto's most unique social destination.
Playing Mas and dressing up? We'd love to see your costume (it's optional) -- but for the security of our collections, please leave face masks and props at home.
#FNLROM @ROMtoronto
The early-bird (online) tickets for this event have flown. However, there will be plenty of tickets available at the door. These will be on sale from 7 pm until capacity is reached, so we recommend arriving shortly before 7 pm. Join the "NEED'EM" line to the east of the Museum's main entrance.
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, ROM Members free
WHAT'S ON TONIGHT
SOUNDS & SURPRISES
Level 1: Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery Mainstage
Feature DJ: Dr. Jay de Soca Prince (7-11:30 pm)
Soca royalty: three times Stylus Soca DJ of the Year winner, international DJ artist, radio personality and Caribbean cultural ambassador.
Musical Artist: Lady Son (9:45-10:15 pm)
One of the top voices on today's Canadian high energy salsa scene, making waves with her powerful vocals, and her hot band featuring NuYorican-style arrangements and original compositions influenced by Cuban Guajiro and Son Montuno.
Carnival Procession: The Bahamian Junkanoo Legends
(Building-wide processions 7:30-8 pm and 9-9:30 pm)
Stellar group of renowned local and international dancers and musicians who have perfected hypnotic rhythms on a cacophony of goatskin drums, cowbells, whistles and horns. Imaginative costume designs compliment this spectacle to weave their own special magic with beautifully coloured crepe paper and cardboard.
Level 2: Bronfman Hall Lounge
Feature DJ: Davee Ki (7-11 pm)
International touring DJ and sound engineer who spins artists such as Highlife, and Nigerian and Yoruba music.
Level 2: Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures: Jazz Lounge
Feature Steelpan Artist: Salmon Cupid (7-11 pm)
Trinidad native and inventor of the world's first electronic synthesized steelpan, Salmon has travelled the globe spreading the good vibes of the steelpan sound.
Level 3: Samuel European Galleries: Café
Chill out with the soothing steelpan sound. (8-11 pm)
Level 3: Performance Hall
Carnival Costumes: SugaCayne Designs (8:30-9 pm)
Candice Dixon is Head Designer of SugaCayne Designs. Her vision is to create modern and luxurious designs, with couture-like quality and a high level of service. Rooted in beautiful Caribbean culture, SugaCayne promises "sweet memories" with each piece created. Candice's enthusiasm for couture fashion has resulted in extravagant Carnival costumes becoming the primary focus of her designs. She has created and led sections in several Carnivals, including Cayman Islands, Miami and Toronto. They have been the lead section with the Toronto Revellers Masquerade Band since 2011, and are gearing up for the Revellers' "Torche" presentation for the 2015 season. Also get a chance to see SugaCayne Designs models on Mainstage later tonight.
Stand-Up Comedy: Marc Trinidad (9:30-10 pm)
Born and raised in Trinidad, Marc brings comedic material ranging from the subtle to the most shocking. A favourite in comedy venues across the globe, Marc brings his mantra of “Honesty in Comedy“ to ROM FNL tonight.
Level 4: RBC Glass Room
Thought Swap presented by ROM Young Patrons Circle (YPC) (7-11 pm)
Theatrical Performance: Sébastien Heins (8:30-9 pm)
Jamaican-Canadian actor and graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Sébastien took his one-man stage show Brotherhood: The Hip Hopera to New York City, earning him the Best Emerging Artist award from the United Solo Festival. With non-stop high-energy dancing, miming, rapping and singing, Brotherhood tells a compelling story in rhyme about the unlikely journey of two brothers who were deeply immersed in hip hop and R&B music: how they were torn apart and brought back together again. A must-see!
Musical Artist: Luanda Jones (9:30-10 pm)
Brazilian singer/songwriter uses influences of past and current Bossa Nova stars, Gilberto Gil and Fred Martins and brings her unique blend of suave jazz-inflected vocals and stylized guitar harmonies to heat up the Glass Room tonight.
House DJ: Jason Palma (7-11 pm)
A consummate DJ and co-owner of Toronto’s vinyl institution, Play de Record (Toronto's #1 source for producers, DJs and music lovers). Host/creator of Higher Ground radio show on CIUT.FM every Thursday night.
FNL House DJs curated by ElectriCITY Events
Location: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON
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