Deanna Bowen Artist Talk @ The Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, Art Museum at the University of Toronto, Toornto, ON - Wed Oct 16th!

                                          Image: Deanna Bowen from Facebook post



Join us for an artist talk with internationally renowned, Toronto-based artist Deanna Bowen on the occasion of her exhibition God of Gods: A Canadian Play.

Deanna Bowen is a descendant of the Alabama- and Kentucky-born Black Prairie pioneers of Amber Valley and Campsie, Alberta. Bowen’s family history has been the central pivot of her auto-ethnographic interdisciplinary works since the early 1990s. Her broader artistic/educational practice examines history, historical writing, and the ways in which artistic and technological advancements impact individual and collective authorship.

Location:  The Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, Art Museum at the University of Toronto
7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON

Time:  6p - 7:30p

Facebook event page here

A program of A program of: God of Gods: A Canadian Play
More info click here


—

Female Voices @ MOCA Toronto, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 15th!

Female Voices: Serena Lee

MOCA has invited artist and writer Lisa Steele to organize a series of talks and screenings that intersect, interact, or just plain act up with the lively resonances that exist between the iconic contemplations of Chantal Akerman and the deeply, contemporary investigations of Basma Alsharif.

Serena Lee speaks about her work in video and performance in a talk entitled And Other Imaginary Lines.

The event is free to attend, but does require registration. Please sign up in advance to ensure your spot.

Museum admission is required for entry to Chantal Akerman and Basma Alsharif’s exhibitions.

Location: MOCA Toronto, 158 Sterling Road, Toronto, ON

Time: 7p - 9p

FREE WITH REGISTRATION

To register click here

Gimme The Light: Gyalcast Live @ Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON - Wed Sept 14th!

As part of TD presents MANIFESTO Festival (Sept 9-18), Manifesto and #GYALCAST are coming together for 60 minutes of unfiltered, raw conversation about pop culture, sex, relationships and everything in between.

This group of amazing creatives, who are all powerful women of colour, have flipped Toronto on its head for over a year, amounting to some pretty wild conversations, sold out parties and, of course, a fundamental educational program for young women of colour.

The Main Topic: Video vixens of the 90s, with special guests Tanisha Scott and Ponytailz.

Location:  Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
Time: 6:00-9:30pm
19+
Tickets: $10
For tickets click here

Accessibility: Gladstone Hotel is fully accessible

Full Manifesto Festival programming available at here

Facebook event page here

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto, Tues Sept 13th!

Singer John Legend will be hitting up the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto on September 13th, to host a free night at the movies with Mark Duplass from the Duplass brothers duo, also alongside TIFF Vanguard programmer Colin Geddes.

The event will highlight three AXE Collective aspiring filmmakers who have produced films all within the Vanguard category (described as dark and edgy). As part of the AXE program, each filmmaker had the lucky chance of being mentored by Legend and Duplass and the event will spotlight what’s now and next in filmmaking.

But like all things that are free, we suggest you get there early as admission is on a first-come-first-serve basis. And although Legend won’t actually be singing, the night will also feature a DJ, popcorn, hors d’oeuvres, complimentary cocktails, and dessert.

Location:  Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON at Bathurst (416.637.3123)

Time:  9:30p - 11:00p

No cover but get there early

In Conversation with..Adrian Aitcheson of Too Black Guys @ Ada Slaight Hall, Daniels Spectrum, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 18th!

IN CONVERSATION WITH...ADRIAN AITCHESON OF TOO BLACK GUYS

Join Artscape and Manifesto for an 'In Conversation with... Adrian Aitcheson' on April 18th, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of 'TOO BLACK GUYS' at Ada Slaight Hall inside Daniels Spectrum! Adrian has ventured on an incredible journey in building his notable brand 'TOO BLACK GUYS' and made exemplary strides over the course of his personal career. Hosted by Juno Award winning rapper Kardinal Offishall, we aim to give you greater insight into what has made Adrian so successful, touching on the highlights and hardships of being an entrepreneur.

To give you a bit of background for those who are not very familiar. In the year 1990, starting out as a clothing line and a store founded in downtown Toronto, TBG was known for their thought-provoking t-shirts surrounding the ideologies and history of black culture. TBG apparel has been seen on the backs of some of the most prominent figures in hip hop culture, including Mos Def, Spike Lee, Redman, and Mary J Blige, to name a few. In 25 years Adrian and TBG have become icons, paving the way for Canadian streetwear fashion along the way.

FREE RSVP: here
Ada Slaight Hall - Daniels Spectrum, Toronto, ON
Saturday April 18th, 2015
3:00pm - 4:30 PM
Promotional Partners:
Freshest Goods & 1 Love T.O.

In Conversation with Kid Capri @ Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 22nd!

IN CONVERSATION WITH...KID CAPRI and COMBAT JACK

When you combine two iconic figures in hip-hop history, you get a very rare and special occasion of open discussion not just about music, but about the culture. On February 22nd, Combat Jack - host of the podcast The Combat Jack Show, and legendary DJ Kid Capri will be sitting down to speak candidly about the history of hip-hop and it's growth since the late 70s when it was birthed. Speaking on an array of topics from where did the DJ come from to how has reality TV impacted hip-hop culture, Combat Jack and Kid Capri will surely provide a wealth of knowledge for both a new hip-hop generation and the 80s babies who grew up with it.

DJ Kid Capri is a trailblazing hip hop artist, internationally renown DJ & Grammy winning producer in conversation with host Combat Jack, NYC journalist and podcast personality.

There will be a rush line for those who haven't RSVP'd. There are NO guarantees.

This program is presented in partnership by the ROM, FACTOR and Manifesto Community Projects

Sunday February 22nd
Royal Ontario Museum
Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre - Level 1B
100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
2pm-5pm