Michael Bolton Live @ Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort - Fri Oct 2nd & Sat Oct 3rd!

Michael Bolton Live
The Avalon Ballroom Theatre At Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
Niagara Falls, ON
Fri, Oct 2, 2009 09:00 PM & Sat Oct 3, 2009 09:00PM

MEZZANINE SEATING-LEVEL ONE
CA $68.25 - CA $89.25

FLOOR SEATING
CA $89.25

BALCONY SEATING
CA $52.50 - CA $68.25

The Avalon Ballroom Theatre At Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7X5

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

P!nk Live @ the Air Canada Centre, Toronto - Wed Sept 30th!

Toronto, ON
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 07:30 PM
RESERVED STANDS
CA $47.50 - CA $73.00
GENERAL ADMISSION STANDING ROOM ON THE FLOOR
CA $73.00
40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Visit:
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour 2009 @ Air Canada Centre - Tues Sept 29th!

Finalists participating include your Season 5 Top 10 dancers, Ade, Brandon, Evan, Janette, Jason, Jeanine, Kayla, Kupono, Melissa and Randi
Toronto, ON
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 07:30 PM
RESERVED STANDS
CA $47.00 - CA $69.00
FLOOR - RESERVED SEATING
CA $59.00 - CA $69.00
Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Visit:
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

Canadian Black Film Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 25 - Sun Sept 27th!

The

CANADIAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

OPENS TONIGHT

With a double bill from 6.30pm including Delroy Kincaid and Who Are You Wearin'? (Powys Dewhurst)

and The Tenant (Lucky Ejim) and M.K.Asante Jr's - The Black Candle


Screenings for this three-day extravaganza will take place at the

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

Ryerson University

The National Film Board (NFB)

Please see the program guide full festival line-up attached or

please visit www.cbff.ca and select ‘Film Festival’.

Tickets - $10!

Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.cbff.ca (box office)

or in person at the door of each film (cash only)

Maxwell BLACKsummers'night Tour @ the Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 26!

Photo: Maxwell at Essence Music Festival, New Orleans, July 2009

Maxwell BLACKsummers'night Tour @ the Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON
With Special Guests Common and Chrissette Michelle
07:30 PM
Lower Bowl Reserved Seating
CA $47.50 - CA $150.00
Floor Reserved Seating
CA $150.00
Location: 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

Secrets of a Black Boy @ The Danforth Music Hall Theatre, Toronto, ON - On now until Oct 3!

SEPT 23rd - OCT 3rd

Secrets of a Black Boy...

"cause some secrets are darker than others!"

trey anthony of 'da Kink in My Hair presents
SECRETS OF A BLACK BOY
the no holds barred, tell it like it is, male response to the smash-hit ‘Da Kink In My Hair that gives a thought-provoking look into the emotional lives of black men.

With a soundscape of music meets theatre, this hot new production is
a concert, a party and a play all in one.
Featuring Darren Anthony, Samson Brown, Shomari Downer, Eli Goree, Al St. Louis and DJ O

Directed by Kimahli Powell

September 23 – October 3, 2009
The Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., Just East of Broadview

Tickets from $20! Call 416-778-8163
www.ticketmaster.ca

10 SHOWS ONLY!

Check out the following sites:

http://www.theatreadmin.com/SECRETS/secretseblast1.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpmKjl6UJrY

For more details, go to: www.secretsofablackboy.com

"Precious" Moments at the Toronto International Film Festival

Oprah & Tyler Perry


Robert DeNiro


Mary J Blige


Mariah Carey


Sherri Shepherd


Robin Thicke and Paula Patton


Stargazers spent hours waiting to see if they'd catch a glimpse Oprah Winfrey at the premiere of "Precious" which she's produced with Actor/Playwright, Tyler Perry. The highly-anticipated film screened at the Roy Thompson Hall on Sunday evening as part of the Toronto International Film Festival.

The movie, adapted from the novel "Push" written by Author/Poet, Sapphire, follows the life of a teenager named Clarice "Precious" Jones who has two children by her own father and the abuse she suffers at the hands of her mother.

Mariah Carey, The View host, Sherri Shepherd, Paula Patton and newcomer Gabourey Sibide appear in the film and attended the gala.

Also, spotted at the gala were Actor Robert DeNiro, the film's Director, Lee Daniels, Singer Robin Thicke (married to Paula Patton)and R&B Singer, Mary J Blige who graciously took the time to greet her fans. Author and Poet, Sapphire, who wrote "Push," Oprah Winfrey, her friend Gayle King and Tyler Perry also attended and walked the red carpet.

The film is scheduled to be released in November 2009.

More clips at CAAllen1

Chris Rock Declares His Love for Toronto at International Film Fest

After the premiere of the Chris Rock's new documentary, "Good Hair," the popular Comedian and Actor was spotted leaving the Isabel Bader Theatre, along with Toronto native Melyssa Ford who appears in the film. "Good Hair" explores African-American hair techniques and products and is directed by Jeff Stilson.

Check out the Q&A session from the film's screening in Tampa last month at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqW30ayhqUQ

Mary J Blige Graces Toronto during Film Fest Week!

Toronto was treated to a double-dose of R&B Queen, Mary J. Blige, as she made a special appearance at the One X One Charity Gala, hosted by Actor Matt Damon, at Toronto's Kool Haus complex. The charity helps to improve the lives of children worldwide.

Blige performed a handful of her numerous #1 hits, including "Be Without You," "Real Love" and "No More Drama" at the event, which had approximately 200 guests.

The multi-award winning artist's ninth studio album, Stronger, is scheduled for release this November. The album's first release and summer club banger "The One," debuted in June featuring Toronto's rising hip-hop star, Aubrey "Drake" Graham.

Blige also walked the red carpet and graciously greeted her Toronto fans the following evening at the premiere of "Precious" a joint Tyler Perry/Oprah Winfrey project which screened at the Roy Thompson Hall, as part of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Blige can currently be seen in the newly-released Tyler Perry film, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" in theatres now.

More videos from this event are on my YouTube Channel, CAAllen1.

Author & Poet, Sapphire, reads from her novel, "Push" in Toronto

Poet and Author, Sapphire, read from her best-selling novel, Push, which has been adapted to film and now turned into a feature film called, Precious, with the help of Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. The event took place at Yonge-Dundas Square a day before, Precious, made it's debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film's all-star cast includes Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Sherri Sheppard, Lee Kravitz, Mo'Nique, Lenny Kravitz and newcomer, Gabourey Sidibe. It's slated for release in theatres in this November.

Note: This clip does have some offensive language. Viewer discretion is advised.

There is a Q & A session from this event on YouTube under CAAllen1

Manifesto Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 16 - Sat Sept 20!

5 days, 8 events, 120+ artists, One CityEvents include a film festival, b-boy championship, art exibition, Parkdale Youth Festival and Hip Hop Love with Producer 9th Wonder, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek as Reflection Eternal to headline 2009 Manifesto Festival with FREE concert at Nathan Phillips Square!

Toronto. It's about that time. This year's festival is right around the corner... and it's going to be one to remember. Film festival at secret cinema, $5000 prize bboy championship, 3-floor art exhibition, multiple concerts, block parties, and of course Manifesto's main event at Nathan Phillips Square. Big. Just a few of the names on this year's bill: Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek as REFLECTION ETERNAL, 9th Wonder, Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew, Nunca, Roadsworth, Art of Fresh, Tona, Kim Davis, Saidah Baba Talibah.. and over 120 other artists. Stay tuned for full festival details rolling out over the next week. Toronto, stand up!

http://themanifesto.ca/festival/http://www.themanifesto.ca/

U2 360 Tour Live @ Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 16

U2 @ Rogers Centre
Toronto, ON
Wed, Sep 16, 2009 07:00 PM
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jay's Way, Toronto, ON
CA $32.00 - CA $252.00
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

CeCe Winans Makes Joyful Noises at the Queensway Cathedral, Toronto

CeCe Winans turned a regular Friday evening last week into a spectacular night of worship and praise with a rare concert appearance in Toronto at the Queensway Cathedral, located in the city's west end.

The multiple Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award winner comes from a family of gospel singers, including her brother BeBe with whom she's scored tons of gold and platinum-certified albums. She sang most songs from her most recent album, Thy Kingdom Come, her eighth studio album which was released in 2008.

Winans was in the city as part of the House of Levi Music Group's series of concerts. Other upcoming concerts include Fred Hammond on September 19th and Hezekiah Walker on October 4. The concerts will be filmed for a new television project called, "Sounds Good."
For more concert info, visit: http://www.houseoflevi.com/
For more videos from this event visit my channel, CAAllen1 on YouTube.

Snoop Dogg Live @ Circa - Tues Sept 15!

SNOOP DOGG LIVE
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 10:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM Doors)
- Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 3:00 AM EDT
at CiRCA, Richmond and John Streets
in Toronto, ON

Admission - $20.00
This event is 19 and over.
Visit: http://www.ticketweb.ca

CBFF Launch Party ‘Cinema Noir' @ Manyata Courtyard Café - Sun Sept 13

Sunday 13th September will see the official launch of the Canadian Black Film Festival and The AfriCan Heritage Festival and we intend to celebrate in style. Cinema Noir will be an annual reception each and every year: a place for those working in the industry to mingle, network and connect in a stylish location.

Tickets are INCREDIBLY limited and are on sale now!

Tickets can be purchased online through our usual Box Office service, please click below.

Where:
Manyata Courtyard Cafe, 55 Avenue Road, Hazelton Lanes, Toronto

When:
Sep 13, 2009

Time:
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Cost:
$ 40.00

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

Mr. Caribbean Canada 2009 @ the Al Green Theatre, Toronto - Sat Sept 12!

The search for Mr. Caribbean Canada will end on Saturday September 12, 2009 when ten calm, cool, and collected contestants take to the stage at the Al Green Theatre under the theme, "The Ultimate James Bond".

Determined to be the next Mr. Caribbean Canada, the suave and debonair men will carry out their missions as they show off their killer physiques, amazing charisma, and sharp intellect.

Hosted by CHRY 105.5's Richard Banton, and Nikki Clarke, the evening promises to be one of intrigue and excitement.

Brush up on your James Bond trivia...there will be LOTS of giveaways!

Price: $25 in advance
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Location: Al Green Theatre
Street: 750 Spadina Avenue
City/Town: Toronto, ON

Phone: 4165685365
Email: info@mrcaribbeaninternational.com

Tickets are available at:
All Nicey's locations
Andrews Formals (Eglinton & Oakwood)
416-783-8181
Lloyd's Photography (Weston & Finch)
416-749-0433
Granny's Mississauga
905-272-4950
The Fashion District (Queen & Spadina)
647-430-7433
Sansimian West Indian Cuisine (Victoria Park & Eglinton)
416-750-1483

Beenie Man Live @ The Big Sexy, Oshawa, ON - Sat Sept 12 & Fluid, Toronto, Mon Sept 14th!

Saturday September 12th, 2009
Chris Hines | Ultimate Ent | Kaya Ent | EmbassyPromo presents...
"THE LEGEND RETURNS" - Beenie Man live in concert
@ The Big Sexy - 39 King Street East, Oshawa
Featuring: Beenie Man
also featuring ..
Red Flame Sound (ft. Lindo P)
& Shalli (www.ShalliSings.com)
with music by:
SUPPANATTY & SOUL VIBES
admission: $29.99 in advance
for tickets/info contact:
EmbassyPromo: 647.991.9447
www.EMBASSYPROMO.com

and dont forget to check out the
"BEENIE MAN VIP MEET & GREET"
MON.SEPT.14.2009
@ Fluid Lounge
(217 Adelaide Street)
featuring:
DJ P-PLUS
RED FLAME SOUND
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
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Advance Tickets : $29.99
@ All Ticketmaster Locations Or By Phone 416-870-8000 Or Online www.TicketMaster.ca
Ticket Vendors:
OSHAWA/WHITBY (905)
Big Sexy: 432. 7399
Urban Fashion: 434.8774
AJAX/PICKERING: (905)
Essence Hair: 428.3264
Modern Edge: 426.6894
Rotilicious: 686.8070
System Music: 831.4969
Jerk Thyme: 421.9111
SCARBOROUGH:
Conrad's: 416.751.0363
Gramp's: 416.265.7373
Spice is Right: 647.430.7732,
Nicey's/Scarborough: 416.497.9717
Class One Records: 416.208.0292
BROADWAY FASHIONS LOCATIONS:
Morningside: 416.283.6999
Mississauga: 905.848.4823
TORONTO/ MARKHAM:
Play De Record: 416.586.0380
TreJah Isle Records: 416.787.7615
Nappy's: 905.948.0884
BRAMPTON:
Jamaica House: 905.874.6811

The Fuller Woman Expo @ Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto - Sat Sept 12!

2008 Fuller Woman Expo Pic by Carol A. Allen

The Fuller Woman Expo - Toronto Edition

September 12, 2009
10am - 8pm
The Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street East
major intersection Gerrard and Bay

Establishing an International Curvy State of Mind

Join us once again as we showcase the best from the curvy community. You don't want to miss this event!

Tickets are available for $10 in advance and at the door. To purchase, click the link below:
www.tfwexpo2009vendorsignup.eventbrite.com

Visit: http://www.thefullerwomanexpo.com/tfw_expo_toronto_edition for more info

Carol's Note: See my pix from last year's event at:
http://carrebizness.blogspot.com/2008/09/fuller-woman-expo-living-arts-centre.html

Mary J. Blige Live @ the Kool Haus, Toronto - Sat Sept 12!

Mary J. Blige @ Kool Haus
Toronto, ON
Sat, Sep 12, 2009 09:00 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION
CA $100.00 - CA $200.00
Kool Haus 132 Queen's Quay E., Toronto, ON M5A 3Y5
http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Carol's Note: This is part of ONE X ONE, the charity celebrity event benefitting children in Africa, hosted by Actor Matt Damon

Free Events @ The 2009 Toronto International Film Festival - Thurs Sept 10 - Sat Sept 19

Chris Rock and Nia Long discuss Chris' new documentary, "Good Hair" at the Muvico Theatre in Tampa, FL Aug 2009, Photo by Carol Allen


Toronto International Film Fest Free Events @ Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto, ON

Key Dates:
Thurs Sept 10 @ 9:00pm
Opening Night Concert:
The TIFF YDS Spotlight features a concert by DJ Champion and is hosted by Measha Brueggergosman the Canadian soprano

YONGE DUNDAS SQUARE, Toronto (45 minutes)

Saturday, Sept. 12
12:00PM - TIFF Live In Concert Film Series: The Harder They Come
◦Preceded by shorts: Getting Started, Divine Brown at The Rex and Bleach
2:00PM - tiff.kids Zone: offering fun for children of all ages, including face-painting, green-screen activities and more
4:00PM - Precious Showcase ft. Sapphire

Closing Night: Saturday, Sept. 19
12:00PM - TIFF Live In Concert Film Series: Truth Or Dare
◦Preceded by shorts: Meet Gisele, Care Failure at 102.1 The Edge and Killer Babe
7:00PM - TIFF Live In Concert Film Series: World Premiere of Copyright Criminals
9:00PM - Festival Wrap Party presented in Association with Future Projections and hosted by Chuck D, featuring the infectious improvised audiovisual mashups of Eclectic Method. The renowned trio will thrill film and music lovers with a video remix set incorporating clips from the films included in Essential 100, the opening show of TIFF Bell Lightbox. With special guest Clyde Stubblefield.

*Schedule subject to change

Other notable Film Fest events: Please note these events are not free.

Sun Sept 13 - CBFF Cinema Noir Party @ Manyata Courtyard Cafe, 55 Avenue Road, Hazelton Lanes, Toronto, $40 (visit: http://www.cbff.ca for info

Sun Sept 13 - Screening of Chris Rock's Documentary, "Good Hair" @ Isabel Bader Theatre, 3:45pm

Note: "Good Hair" also screens on Tuesday September 15 02:30PM AMC 6 and
Saturday September 19 09:30AM SCOTIABANK THEATRE 3

Visit: http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/films/goodhair

Monday September 14 04:30PM, An Afternoon with Chris Rock @ ISABEL BADER THEATRE, 93 Charles Street West, Toronto

http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/films/afternoonwithchrisro

Sunday September 13 - Gala Screening of "Precious" @ 09:30PM ROY THOMSON HALL, King and Simcoe, Toronto

Starring Paula Patton, Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey, and Lenny Kravitz. Newcomer Gabourey Sidibe as Precious.

Second screening for "Precious" is Monday September 14 12:30PM WINTER GARDEN THEATRE, Toronto

Visit: http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/films/precious

Trinidad Vs Jamaica Comedy Clash @ the Rose Theatre, Brampton, ON - Sat Sept 5th!

SATURDAY SEPT 5TH 2009 TRINIDAD VS JAMAICA AT THE ROSE THEATRE, 1 Theatre Lane, IN BRAMPTON. 7:30 SHARP
Tickets are in all outlets and moving fast. Please get them fast before they sell out. If you want to buy them now and pick them up later, you can go to www.comedyclash.com or call 416 428 0164.
AFTER PARTY WILL BE THE WHITE AFFAIR (OTHER COLOURS PAY ANOTHER PRICE) AT SYDNEYS, 5120 Dixie Road South of Hwy 401, Toronto, ON

The Official Toronto WBLK Reunion Party @ Six Degrees Venue - Sun Sept 6 - Toronto

W B L K 9 3 . 7 F M

Once again friends .....ALL OF THE($10.00) tickets are SOLD OUT!!!! Only $20.00 tickets left, but you may be able to still get your hands on some of the specially priced $9.37 ($10.00) tickets at some of the ticket outlets listed below.
This is definitely shaping up to be the party to end off the summer at.

For the last 2 years the Official Toronto WBLK (93.7FM, Buffalo) Reunion Party has been the end of Summer party that everyone has talked about. Remember when WBLK was the station of choice for many of us?

For those of you who tuned in to the Quiet Storm each night at 10:00 p.m. to listen to some smooth slow jams, or listened "on the phone" with Huk-her and Break-a-Dawn (RIP) you'll know what I'm talking about.

On Labour Day Sunday, September 6th we're bringing that vintage WBLK vibe back to Toronto. Hosted by some of your favorite WBLK personalites (DJ Huk-her, Terri Davis, and the "Magic" Man), this event will once again be one of those summer events that will leave you talking.

THE WBLK EVENT TAKES PLACE INSIDE OF 6 DEGREES VENUE, 2335 YONGE STREET, Toronto, ON
Official Ticket Outlets
Discount Beauty Supplies
Scarborough 416 289-9689
Toronto 416 781-1679
Mississauga 905 848- 2228

Nappy's Hair Shoppes
Markham 905 948-0884
Brampton 905 453-3037
Mississauga 905 949-6787
Play De Record(downtown) 416 586-0380
System Music Warehouse (Pickering) 905 831-4969

REMEMBER & PLEASE NOTE
$10 & $20 Advance ticket holders will get a line-bypass
For Bottle Service Call 6 Degrees Venue 416 486-9666

For more info email: eddie@GoToAparty.com