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NEWSLETTER
Updated: APRIL 25,
2002
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all the new members, give you some updated entertainment-related news and
provide you with our upcoming event listings. Welcome to those who
are new members. I will also highlight events for the next 10 days so
click on EVENTS.
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NEW
EVENTS
1. CARL
HENRY CD RELEASE PARTY – MAY 17, 2002 - THE AFFAIR AT REVIVAL
You’ve heard his tracks “One Night Stand”, “Sex U” and “Gimme
Love” on FLOW 93.5 in the past few weeks.
You’ve heard his name before – somewhere. Langfield Entertainment teams up with Major
Entertainment for the May version of The Affair – the Carl Henry CD
Release Party on Friday, May 17th - the LONG weekend!
Kick off the long weekend with a live R&B showcase that you can’t
miss. Check out Carl Henry’s site -
with pics, tracks and videos - www.carlhenryrnb.com
or click on top picture of Carl. You definitely need to check
this site out! I was an immediate
fan! His tracks are hot and his videos
hotter! I am thrilled to be
involved in helping to showcase this artist’s work and to work with Carl Henry’s label, CeSoul.
Carl is a fluently bilingual (French and English) R&B artist from Montreal
(Jamaican born) who is capturing not only North America’s R&B fans but has
received much love from FRANCE – where he will be releasing a full
French album the same time as his English one is released in Canada – May 21st! Like many of
today's chart-toppers, Carl B. Henry established his musical roots in the
church. He
has received many accolades already as this project has been in the works since
1997. He
has performed internationally with some of urban music's hottest stars
including Mary J. Blige, Next, 112, TLC, Eric Benet and Lucy Pearl.
And Toronto is privileged to host Carl Henry’s CD RELEASE on MAY 17TH
at The Affair inside Revival - Toronto’s hottest venue! Buy your tickets NOW to secure your place for this very special
night. People are already asking how to
get tickets! Great
giveaways too! As always,
you can purchase tickets from me.
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2002
THE AFFAIR FEATURING A LIVE
PERFORMANCE BY CARL HENRY
REVIVAL BAR
783 College Street (at Shaw)
Doors Open at 9:00 pm; Dress Semi Formal
Advance Tickets: $20.00; more at the door
Info.: (416) 259-8708 or email us at info@major-ent.com
WEBSITE: MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
2. IMAN COSMETICS LAUNCH
– FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002
Come join all the fun brought to you by Iman Cosmetics
this Friday!! Major
League Entertainment brings to you a launch party from Iman Cosmetics!! There will be cosmetic representatives from
Iman Cosmetics and lots of giveaways!
Come check out the “beauty”ful
people on Friday night!
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
IMAN COSMETICS LAUNCH
CHARLES
1 Jarvis St (at Queen's Quay )
EVERYONE FREE UNTIL MIDNIGHT
10:00pm-3:00am
Dress code enforced!
www.majorleague-ent.com
3. HARRY JEROME AWARDS – SATURDAY, APRIL
20, 2002
The 20th Annual Harry Jerome Awards: Purpose.
Progress. Passion. The
Harry Jerome Awards honour the legacy of the late Harry Jerome. As a track and
field champion, scholar and social advocate, he embodied the spirit of
excellence among African Canadians. This year, 14 individuals will receive the
coveted award including: Dr. Rosemary Brown, Herb Carnegie, Michael
Lee-Chin, Dr. Avis Glaze, Wes "Maestro"
Williams, Dr. Howard McCurdy, Leonard Braithwaite, Q.C., Grace
Carter-Henry Lyon, Sandra Whiting, Omar Miles, Arisa Cox, Weyni Mengesha,
Marlon Rhoden and Tamara Gafoor. This
year the Harry Jerome Awards will feature musical performances by BMG recording
artist and Juno award winner Jacksoul, R&B diva Divine Earth Essence, piano
great Washington Savage (The Infidels, Blaxam) and vocalist Robert Owens. The
retrospective Awards gala will also feature a dramatic performance by the
Obsidian Theatre. The Awards dinner
will be hosted by comedian and FLOW 93.5 FM's Kenny Robinson and CP24’s
Juliette Powell. Toronto Argonauts President Michael "Pinball"
Clemons and CFTO TV’s Andria Case will host the Awards gala.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
HARRY JEROME AWARDS
Presented by the Black Business and Professional Association
(BBPA) in conjunction with VIA Rail Canada
Constitution Hall, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St. West
Tickets: Dinner and Show - $100; Show -
$60
For tickets/information: 416-504-4097
Email: admin@bbpa.org
4. LOVE
COME DOWN – THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2002
Cinema for the Soul’s April screening is LOVE COME DOWN directed
by Clement Virgo. Starring Lorenz Tate, Martin Cummins and Deborah Cox, Love Come Down is
the gripping tale of two brothers in their early 20s, one black, one white, who
have served as each other's keeper since their family was torn apart by a
decade-old tragedy. Winner of the Reel
Black Awards 2000 and Urban World
2001 Outstanding Feature.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
LOVE
COME DOWN
Innis Theatre
2 Sussex Avenue - (U of T Campus)
St. George Subway - south of Bata Shoe Museum
7:30 pm
Tickets: $6.00 BFVN Members; $8.00 Non-Members; (416) 925-2407
www.bfvn.com;
Email: bfvn@bfvn.com
5. MICHAEL
CHAMBERS GALLERY SHOW – THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2002
Michael Chambers is showing his exciting new body of work entitled "Light
Suspended" from Thursday, April 25th - Saturday, May 18th at the
O'Connor Gallery. Come and experience opening night! Click on
Michael's picture (right) to go to his site.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
MICHAEL CHAMBERS
"LIGHT SUSPENDED"
OPENING NIGHT
O’Connor Gallery
97 Maitland (east of Yonge, north of Carlton)
8:00 pm
6. BLACK LOVE WITH DWAYNE MORGAN – FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2002
Black Love was the first series that put Up From the
Roots on the Toronto entertainment map back in 1996. This up coming Black Love
will be the last in that chapter.
Performing will be seven time Juno nominee Lorraine Reid, Kesha Wint,
Cheryl Joseph, the Heavy Hitter, dancers Kevin Ormsby and Tamla Matthews, as
well as Dwayne Morgan!! They will all
be backed by the Tri-Fecta band.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
BLACK LOVE
FLAVA CITY
247 Spadina Ave. (just south of Dundas)
Doors 9:00 pm; Showtime 9:30 pm
After
party with SiVuPlay
www.upfromtheroots.ca
7. KATIE BURGESS AT REVIVAL – APRIL 30, 2002
Toronto
vocalist Katie Burgess performs for a new night at Revival. Her dynamic mix of Funk/Soul/Jazz and House
styles will be sure to capture the patrons!
Check her out at Revival – Toronto’s
hottest venue! Please come out and join
in the fun!
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
KATIE BURGESS
REVIVAL
783 College Street (at Shaw)
Doors open at 10:00 pm
$5.00
NEWS
8. MAESTRO FEATURED IN
TORONTO STAR ARTICLE – APRIL 16, 2002 - “STICK TO YOUR VISION”
Wes “Maestro” Williams hits
the press again – this time with a full front page article in Tuesdays Toronto
(Star Boom section) covering one of his many motivational addresses to
youth. "In
life, you are going to come across all kinds of negativity but you've got to
stay focused ... and most of all stick to your vision." This article covers
Maestro’s appearance at Northview Heights
Secondary School. Maestro will be honoured with a Harry Jerome Award this
Saturday in recognition of his many achievements. The BBPA website says, "As the first Canadian hip-hop icon, Maestro has helped rap
become a fixture on the Canadian music scene. Throughout his career, he has
continued to be a catalyst in the music industry while making a tremendous
impact on the lives of many." See the full article at MAESTRO
ARTICLE! Bookings for speaking
engagements, please contact: wes-williams@mailcity.com
9. MOTION IN MOTION
Have a listen to Motion's contribution to CBC Radio's National Poetry Face-Off
when you have a moment. This is the winning piece that Motion blew the crowd
away with at Hugh's Room, beating out 4 other local Toronto poet
competitors: http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/roundup/home.html
10. TORONTO STAR ARTICLE ON CHRIS SMITH – APRIL 13, 2002
Ashante Infantry gives us an inside look at the path to
success of Chris Smith (Nelly Furtado, Philospher Kings, jacksoul,
Jelleestone). An insightful story about
the man behind some of the industry’s biggest musical stars. Congratulations to Chris Smith and his
management team for all their hard work and dedication. Another Canadian success story! See the full
story at CHRIS
SMITH ARTICLE. Chris Smith
Management’s website can be found at www.chrissmithmanagement.com.
RECAPS
11. 2002 JUNOS WINNERS
Just thought I’d show you
the list of Juno winners from Sunday nightI have to mention that I thought the
Bare Naked Ladies did a great job hosting the evening - they kept me tuned in
much longer than previous years! Congrats to all winners and nominees for
your year of great accomplishments!
Check out more information at http://www.junos.sympatico.ca/winners.html. Pictures right are taken from the Junos
site.
Best Single
How You Remind Me - Nickelback
Best Selling Album
(foreign or domestic)
Hotshot - Shaggy
Best Selling
Francophone Album
Les Vents ont changé – Kevin Parent
Best Album
The Look of Love – Diana Krall
Best Artist
Diana Krall
Best Group
Nickelback
Best Instrumental
Album
Armando’s Fire – Oscar Lopez
Best New Solo Artist
(sponsored by FACTOR)
Hawksley Workman
Best New Group
(sponsored by FACTOR)
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Best Songwriter
Jann Arden – “Never Mind”; “Thing for You” (Co-songwriter Russell
Broom)
Best New Country
Artist/Group
Ennis Sisters
Best Country
Artist/Group
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Best Rap Recording
Bad Dreams – Swollen Members
Best Pop Album
Morning Orbit – David Usher
Best Rock Album
Silver Side Up – Nickelback
Best Vocal Jazz
Album
The Look of Love – Diana Krall
Best Contemporary
Jazz Album – Instrumental
Live – François Bourassa Trio + André LeRoux
Best Traditional
Jazz Album – Instrumental
Murley, Bickert
& Wallace: Live at the Senator
– Mike Murley
Best Children’s
Album
A Classical Kids
Christmas – Susan Hammond
Best Classical
Album: Solo or Chamber Ensemble
Bach Arrangements – Angela Hewitt
Best Classical
Album: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment
Max Bruch, Concertos
1 & 3 – James Ehnes,
violin – Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit, conductor
Best Classical
Album: Vocal or Choral Performance
Air Français – Ben Heppner
Best Classical
Composition
Par-çi, par-la – Chan Ka Nin
Best Alternative
Album
Poses – Rufus Wainwright
Best Dance Recording
Spaced Invader – Hatiras
Best R&B/Soul
Recording
Don’t You Forget It – Glenn Lewis
Best Reggae
Recording
Love (African Woman) – Blessed
Best Music of
Aboriginal Canada Recording
On and On – Eagle & Hawk
Best Roots &
Traditional Album – Solo
Far End of Summer – David Francey
Best Roots &
Traditional Album – Group
Cordial – La Bottine Souriante
Best Blues Album
Big Mouth – Colin Linden
Best Gospel Album
Downhere – Downhere
Best Global Album
The Journey – Alpha Yaya Diallo
Jack Richardson Best
Producer
Daniel Lanois
(Co-Producer Brian Eno)
– “Beautiful Day”; “Elevation” – U2
Best Recording
Engineer
Randy Staub – “How You Remind Me”; “Too Bad”—Nickelback
Best Album Design
(sponsored by Ever-Reddy Packaging)
Sebastien Toupin
(Art Director); Sebastien Toupin, Benoit St-Jean, Michel Valois (Designers);
Martin Tremblay (Photographer)
– Disparu – La Chicane
Best Video
Jealous of Your
Cigarette – Sean Michael
Turrell – Hawksley Workman
Walt Grealis Special
Achievement Award
Michael Cohl
Canadian Music Hall
of Fame
Daniel Lanois
12. SIM & JONES
FASHION SHOW RECAP
Sim & Jones have done it again with their Spring 2002 fashion shows! Their numbers have increased each show
because of their popularity – so much so that they filled the spot at Revival
on Wednesday, April 10th.
Sexy casual was the name of the game.
This show was sponsored by Next, Sutherland and Armstrong
Models, Pamela Atkinson (hair), Stephen Sardella (make up), Robert Brody
(photography), Mark Campbell (graphics) and Gary Taylor (DJ). Accessories by Feline Women, Truth Belts,
Diva Digs, Prototype vintage jewellery.
Be sure to stop by their store (388 College Street) and their website – www.simandjones.com.
Congratulations to Pui Sims, Alarice Jones and Marlissa – proof positive again
that Canadians are the coolest!
WEEKEND EVENTS
APRIL 18 - 21, 2002
THURSDAY, APRIL
18
ALTO BASSO
Featuring Juicy
718 College Street (at Crawford)
(416) 534-9522
10:30 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: Katie
Burgess will be throwing down
again at Alto Basso this Thursday and every Thursday evening
afterwards. She is accompanied by Juice
(Michael Shand, Richard E. Brown, Roger Williams, Andy Thompson).
FRIDAY, APRIL
19
OPEN MIC FEATURING PETER MILLER
Café Havana
236 Adelaide W. (just east of Duncan)
(416) 598-4444
10:00 pm
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring the vocal
stylings of Peter Miller accompanied by Shamakah Ali, Michael Shand, Calvin
Beale and Olly Johnson.
FRIDAY, APRIL
19
IMAN COSMETICS LAUNCH
CHARLES
1 Jarvis St (at Queen's Quay )
EVERYONE FREE UNTIL MIDNIGHT
10:00pm-3:00am
Dress code enforced!
www.majorleague-ent.com
EVENT PROFILE: Come join all the
fun brought to you by Iman Cosmetics this Friday!! Major League Entertainment brings
to you a launch party from Iman Cosmetics!! There will be cosmetic representatives from Iman Cosmetics and
lots of giveaways! Come check out the
“beauty”ful people on Friday night!
SATURDAY,
APRIL 20
HARRY JEROME AWARDS
Presented by the Black Business and Professional Association
(BBPA) in conjunction with VIA Rail Canada
Constitution Hall
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St. West
Tickets: Dinner and Show - $100; Show -
$60
For tickets/information: 416-504-4097
Email: admin@bbpa.org
Tickets are available at all Nicey’s Food Mart locations, A
Different Booklist (746 Bathurst St.), Jean Pierre Aesthetics and Spa (530
Yonge St.), Burke’s Books & Picture Framing, (873 St. Clair Ave. West),
System Music Warehouse (512 Kingston Rd, Pickering.), Ashanti Room (28 Lennox
St.) and the BBPA office (307-675 King St. West).
EVENT PROFILE: The 20th Annual Harry Jerome Awards: Purpose.
Progress. Passion. The
Harry Jerome Awards honour the legacy of the late Harry Jerome. As a track and
field champion, scholar and social advocate, he embodied the spirit of
excellence among African Canadians. This year, 14 individuals will receive the
coveted award including: Dr. Rosemary Brown, Herb Carnegie, Michael
Lee-Chin, Dr. Avis Glaze, Wes "Maestro"
Williams, Dr. Howard McCurdy, Leonard Braithwaite, Q.C., Grace
Carter-Henry Lyon, Sandra Whiting, Omar Miles, Arisa Cox, Weyni Mengesha,
Marlon Rhoden and Tamara Gafoor. This
year the Harry Jerome Awards will feature musical performances by BMG recording
artist and Juno award winner Jacksoul, R&B diva Divine Earth Essence, piano
great Washington Savage (The Infidels, Blaxam) and vocalist Robert Owens. The
retrospective Awards gala will also feature a dramatic performance by the
Obsidian Theatre. The Awards dinner
will be hosted by comedian and FLOW 93.5 FM's Kenny Robinson and CP24’s
Juliette Powell. Toronto Argonauts President Michael "Pinball"
Clemons and CFTO TV’s Andria Case will host the Awards gala.
SUNDAY, APRIL
21
THE A-TEAM
College Street Bar
574 College Street (at Manning)
10:30 pm
$5.00
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring Wade O. Brown, Rich Brown, Levin, Dave Leitao,
Neil Brathwaite and Don Pham
UPCOMING
EVENTS
APRIL 22 - 28, 2002
MONDAY, APRIL
22
PEPPA SEED MOTOWN REVIVAL
Indian Motorcycle
355 King Street
10:30 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring Divine Earth Essence, Mackie Langford, Rohan
Staton, Roger Williams, Deryck Roche
MONDAY, APRIL
22
VIP JAM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Revival Bar
783 College Street (at Shaw)
10:00 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring Rich Brown, Andrew Craig and Shamakah Ali with
various local artists.
TUESDAY, APRIL
23
JAM SESSION
Lava Lounge
507 College Street (west of Bathurst)
10:30 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring Divine Earth Essence, Calvin Beale, Michael
Shand, Joe Bowden, Thomas Reynolds and various local artists.
THURSDAY, APRIL
25
ALTO BASSO
Featuring Juicy
718 College Street (at Crawford)
(416) 534-9522
10:30 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: If you haven’t caught on yet, Katie Burgess shines
at Alto Basso every Thursday evening, accompanied by Juice (Michael Shand,
Richard E. Brown, Roger Williams, Andy Thompson). An eclectic gathering
of patrons at Alto Basso.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
LOVE
COME DOWN
Innis Theatre
2 Sussex Avenue - (U of T Campus)
St. George Subway - south of Bata Shoe Museum
7:30 pm
Tickets: $6.00 BFVN Members; $8.00 Non-Members
Tickets: (416) 925-2407
www.bfvn.com;
Email: bfvn@bfvn.com
EVENT PROFILE: Cinema for the Soul’s April screening is LOVE COME DOWN directed by Clement Virgo. Starring
Lorenz Tate, Martin Cummins and Deborah Cox, Love Come Down is
the gripping tale of two brothers in their early 20s, one black, one white, who
have served as each other's keeper since their family was torn apart by a
decade-old tragedy. Winner of the Reel
Black Awards 2000 and Urban World
2001 Outstanding Feature.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
MICHAEL CHAMBERS
"LIGHT SUSPENDED"
OPENING NIGHT
O’Connor Gallery
97 Maitland (east of Yonge, north of Carlton)
8:00 pm
EVENT PROFILE: Michael Chambers is
showing his exciting new body of work entitled "Light Suspended"
from Thursday, April 25th - Saturday, May 18th at the O'Connor Gallery.
Come and experience opening night!
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
BLACK LOVE FEATURING DWAYNE MORGAN
FLAVA CITY
247 Spadina Ave. (just south of Dundas)
Doors 9:00 pm; Showtime 9:30 pm
After
party with SiVuPlay
www.upfromtheroots.ca
EVENT PROFILE: Black Love was the first
series that put us on the Toronto entertainment map back in 1996. This up
coming Black Love will be the last in that chapter. Performing will be seven time Juno nominee Lorraine Reid, Kesha
Wint, Cheryl Joseph, the Heavy Hitter, dancers Kevin Ormsby and Tamla Matthews,
as well as Dwayne Morgan!! They will be
backed by the Tri-Fecta band.
FRIDAY, APRIL
26
OPEN MIC FEATURING PETER MILLER
Café Havana
236 Adelaide W. (just east of Duncan)
(416) 598-4444
10:00 pm
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring the vocal
stylings of Peter Miller accompanied by Shamakah Ali, Michael Shand, Calvin
Beale and Olly Johnson.
SUNDAY, APRIL
28
THE A-TEAM
College Street Bar
574 College Street (at Manning)
10:30 pm
$5.00
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring Wade O. Brown, Rich Brown, Levin, Dave Leitao,
Neil Brathwaite and Don Pham
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