WordSpeak Jam Slam! @ The Silver Mill, Toronto, ON - Thurs May 9th!

WordSpeak Jam Slam! is an awesome fun Storytelling, Spoken Word & Public Speaking Performance Workshop! Students learn the art of presenting stories, poems, monologues and speeches in a warm and friendly environment. This is a safe space where you get to make mistakes, be yourself, fumble, stutter and fall, warts and all, without judgment. Just be willing to learn and grow! You will see results very quickly if you keep an open mind and be teachable. With the help of Instructor/Vocal Sensei Carolyn Thompson of Vocal Euphoria, you will improve stage presence and conquer stage fright.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Limited Spots Available!

Student Performers - $35 each
Audience members - $10 each
Discount Packages available!

This class is for Teens and Adults 13+

Beginner or Advanced
No experience necessary

Location: The Silver Mill: Transdisciplinary Art Centre, 10 Dawes Road, Back Door, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON

Time: 7p - 9p

For tickets click here

For more info, go to: here

Instructor:
Carolyn Thompson - Vocalist, Entertainer, Actor, TED Talks Speaker, Voice and Performance Coach
Specializing in singing and public speaking for teens and adults 13+ Owner and Founder of Vocal Euphoria

Contact info:
(647) 948-8994 Ext #1 (no texts pls)
carolyn@vocaleuphoria.com

WordSpeak Jam Slam @The Silver Mill: Transdisciplinary Art Centre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Apr 25th!

WordSpeak Jam Slam is an awesome fun Spoken Word & Public Speaking Performance Workshop! Students learn the art of presenting stories, poems, monologues and speeches in a warm and friendly environment. This is a safe space where you get to make mistakes, be yourself, fumble, stutter and fall, warts and all, without judgment. Just be willing to learn! You will see results very quickly if you keep an open mind and be teachable. With the help of Instructor/Vocal Sensei Carolyn Thompson, you will improve stage presence and conquer stage fright.

 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Limited Spots Available!

Student Performers - $35 each
Audience members - $10 each
Discount Packages available!
This class is for Teens and Adults 13+

Beginner or Advanced
No experience necessary

For tickets click here

Location:  The Silver Mill: Transdisciplinary Art Centre, 10 Dawes Road, Back Door, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON

For more info, go to: here

 Instructor:

Carolyn Thompson - Vocalist, Entertainer, Actor, TED Talks Speaker, Voice and Performance Coach
Specializing in singing and public speaking for teens and adults 13+ Owner and Founder of Vocal Euphoria
Contact info:

(647) 948-8994 Ext #1 (no texts pls)
carolyn@vocaleuphoria.com
The Silver Mill
Dawes and Danforth
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Toronto Public Library Black History Month Events @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Mon Feb 11th!

Paint with Me


Mon Feb 11, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
120 mins

Location: Albion Public Library, 1515 Albion Road, Toronto, ON

Guided paint workshop inspired by black history and mixed media artwork. Using acrylic paint and other materials, participants will help to create mural artwork that will be displayed at the library exemplifying prominent figures in the black community.

For teens age 13-19.

For info click here

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National Film Board of Canada Screening: Journey to Justice


Mon Feb 11, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
60 mins

Location: Scarborough Civic Centre  Public Library, 156 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON

In honour of Black History Month, join us for a National Film Board of Canada screening of Journey to Justice, a documentary by Roger McTair. The documentary highlights 6 Canadians and their stories during the Black civil rights movement. These individuals were pioneers of equality and justice for all Canadians.

This program is intended as an Adult Afternoon Movie.

More info click here
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Jazz Valentines for Austin Clarke


Mon Feb 11, 2019
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
90 mins

Location: Palmerston 560 Palmerston Avenue, Toronto, ON

Canada's Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke, poet Bänoo Zan and short story writer Zalika Reid-Benta recite their poetry and spoken word, accompanied by guitarist Leonard 'Sugar Plum' Croxen and sweet jazz grooves.

More info click here

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These events are part of our Black History Month programming. For the full lineup see: here

Toronto Public Library Black History Month Events @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 7th!

Afro Storytime


Thu Feb 07, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
30 mins

Location: Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON

Program Room
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for stories, songs and rhymes that highlight the sights and sounds from the Caribbean and different African nations. Ages 0-5. Drop-in, no registration needed.

More info click here

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Origins of root foods


Thu Feb 07, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
60 mins

Location: Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON

Program Room
A facilitator from AfriCan FoodBasket will discuss the origins of root foots including potatoes, carrots, dashees & eddoes.

Hear about how the Black Creek Urban Farm operates and much more! Drop in - For more information call us at 416 395 5720.

More info click here

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Puppet Show - Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock


Thu Feb 07, 2019
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
45 mins

Location: Alderwood Public Library, 2 Orianna Drive, Toronto, ON

Help us celebrate Black History Month with a puppet show and crafts.
All ages
Drop in

More info click here

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Culinary Herb Smell & Taste Test


Thu Feb 07, 2019
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
90 mins

Location: Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON

As part of Black History Month celebrations join us as AfriCan Foodbasket prepares a culinary experience where participants can taste and smell common garden herbs! Discover how common food items like pasta can excite your tastebuds with different gardens herbs! Drop in- all ages are welcome.

More info click here

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Documentary: Eavesdropping on Souls: a Journey into Haitian Arts


Thu Feb 07, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
120 mins

Location: Toronto Reference Library,  789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Hinton Learning Theatre

Director/producer Jacqueline Jean-Baptiste introduces her film about the deep and vibrant spirit of Haitian art and culture that sustains its people despite political strife, poverty and natural disasters. Enhancing this brilliantly colourful documentary are the Haitian folk songs performed by the Creole Choir of Cuba, an ensemble of Cuban nationals of Haitian descent. Narrated by well known writer Edwidge Danticat.

In English with some subtitles. 2015. 51 mins.

DVD cover painting credit: Lyonel Laurenceau

More info click here

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Cuban & Brazilian drumming & dance program


Thu Feb 07, 2019
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
60 mins

Location: Flemingdon Park Public Library, 29 St. Dennis Drive, Toronto, ON
Auditorium

A lively drumming and dance program highlighting two of the most influential countries in world music, Cuba and Brazil, both culturally rich in rhythms and songs. Experience the traditional cult

More info click here

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Black Today


Thu Feb 07, 2019
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
90 mins

Location: Lillian H. Smith Public Libary, 239 College Street, Toronto, ON

Join us for a selection of video art made by contemporary artists. Be prepared for provocative and thoughtful work about what it means to be black in today's world. Drop-in.

More info click here

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Young Professional Panel


Thu Feb 07, 2019
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
120 mins

Location Maria A. Shchuka Public Library, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Auditorium

Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit? Want to find out what it takes to be your own boss?

This guest-panel series highlighting successful and diverse young professional entrepreneurs will feature Rochelle Miller (Yogi, Wellness Practitioner), Dwayne Holmes (Film Director) and Kareem Perez (Digital Agency Director) will be discussed. These entrepreneurs will talk about their creative vision, forming a business plan and what it took through hardship to get it to the next level. Corwin Miller (Talent Management & Consulting) will moderate the evening with a Q&A to follow.

More info click here

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These events are part of our Black History Month programming. For the full lineup see: here

Success Planner: Pop Up Shop @ 2175 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON - Sun Nov 19th!

JOIN KARLYN PERCIL FOR A GLASS OF BUBBLY, SHOP THE NEW 2018 COLLECTION, JOIN MY POWER SESSION WITH SOME OF HER FAV COACHES, MENTORS, FIRESIDE CHAT & MORE!

Get a chance to win a VIP Leadership Success Box with items curated by me, including one of my fav books for the year!

Shop the new 2018 SUCCESS PLANNER
Pick Up Your 2018 Success Planner, Notebooks, Calendar
Stocking stuffers!
Picked Vendors: Get your fav self-care products
Mini power workshops with Guest Experts
Autographed notebooks
Visit the Sisterhood Garden
Experience speed coaching on topics
such as Goals, Success, Money, Values,
and more
Intimate Fireside Chat with me on failing forward, leaving Corporate & more!
Freebies, door prizes and more!

Raise the glass with us to finishing 2017 strong and stepping into 2018 even stronger!

Special Presentations:

3:30 pm: Spirit & Success Presentation by Tamika Auwai

4:30 pm: Speed Coaching Power Sessions with Karlyn & more! Karlyn shares her 2018 Success Roapmap Template!

5:30 pm: Fireside Chat with KarlynPercil

Join us for an afternoon that will help set you up for a powerful 2018!

ps: Purchase your Success Planner here to ensure that you get the colour and design you really want!


Location:  2175 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON

Time: 2p -7p

Tickets:  FREE

Facebook event page and registration link here

How to Build Your Personal Brand @ Ryerson University Student Learning Centre, Toronto,ON - Wed Jul 19th!

What’s your personal brand? Answering this question may seem overwhelming but in actuality, it gives you power. Your brand opens doors to new opportunities and helps you attract people and projects that are consistent with who you want to be and the kind of work you want to do. Whether you're looking to start a career, a business, or simply want to increase your visibility online, developing your personal brand is crucial to distinguishing yourself from the sea of competitors and, ultimately, getting what you want.

Join us for an interactive class that’ll enable you to develop your personal brand, and craft your story.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
Location:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ryerson University Student Learning Centre (SLC), 341 Yonge St, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON
www.doitinc.ca

Register here:

Writing While Black Homecoming @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Tues Oct 4th!

W R I T I N G W H I L E B L A C K
H O M E C O M I N G

after months on tour, coming from Ottawa, Detroit, Halifax and Montreal, we're coming home.

More party than workshop (don't worry you can get your dance on and your write on too), we'll be celebrating a special summer and share tour tales. We'll be toting the freshest WWB t-shirts and be giving away dope door prizes.

This is the one that you call in sick the next morning for.

#WritingWhileBlack
#WritingWhileBlackTour16

about WWB: Writing While Black is a community centre, people-powered workshop series is tailored to black writers at all stages of their writing journey (beginner, emerging, mid-career, established) writing in any genre or discipline (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journalism, dramatic writing, spoken word etc.). The main goal of the workshops is to create a safe space and develop a community of black writers who can provide support to one another's artistic projects.

Location:  Harlem Restaurant, 67 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON

Time:  6p - 9p

Website

Sistahfest @ York University, Toronto, ON - Tues Nov 25th!

What: Sistahfest Workshops, Lunch and Entertainment
Date: Tuesday, November 25th
Time: 9:00 am

Location: 313 Student Centre, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON

In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Upfront Theatre @ York presents Sistahfest™, a multi-discipline arts and culture festival showcasing female artists and educators through the utilization of workshops, theatre production, spoken word, dance and music. The festival was born out of recognition of the importance in the celebration and empowerment of women, through edutainment. We gather as intergenerational women to honor and recognize our strengths, passion and common struggles. To share stories, to heal, and to celebrate the power and beauty of women.

WORKSHOP #1: 9 am – 11 am Student Centre, room 313
WORKSHOP #2: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Student Centre, room 313
LUNCH AT THE UNDERGROUND: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Food Court

Workshop Facilitator:
J. NICHOLE NOËL is a multi-talented recorded artiste who has also written eight poetry books and two children’s books. She has been described as being, “very reminiscent of Maya Angelou”.
Her delivery and style has been compared to a female Barry White and singer/actress Jill Scott.
J. Nichole has shared her great talents in the pursuit of reaching women around the world with her interactive inspirational words and mesmerizing performances. She has performed for some of Canada’s most recognized organizations in pursuit of helping women. This has garnered her much attention, leading to several awards and recognition.

Mistress of Ceremonies:
MALIAKA BRYCE has been called the Ja’fakin Queen of Comedy because she’s a Canadian armed with some hilarious stories about her time living in Jamaica… delivered with an overwhelmingly convincing accent.
She speaks with rapid fire sentences punctuated with a sexy- yet girl next door kind of laugh. She has that trademark funny face every good comedian has and the right amount of goofiness that allows you to laugh at her, simply because she’s laughing at herself.
She made a name for herself as a TV host and theatre actor, working with Jamaica’s entertainment heavyweights such as Dahlia Harris, Rodney Campbell and Douglas Prout. Maliaka made several appearances on Jamaican Network TV stations and eventually produced her own radio and TV shows. To date she has voiced over 250 commercials with clients ranging from the Caribbean to North America.

Facebook event page here