NEWSLETTER
Updated: August 15, 2002
Only a few measly weeks left of our summer
but Harbourfront heats up again with the Hot & Spicy Festival on August
22-24th! Check out the
details on my Harbourfront Page! You
can click on any of the titles of the items listed and it will give you an
individual page just with the relevant information on the story or event.
This newsletter is still designed to welcome 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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RECAP
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PIGEON – KIM KUHTEUBL - RECAP
“When you’re 30, you
can be wise and horny all at the same time.” That was
the premise for Kim Kuhteubl’s hilarious one-woman show. Especially if you’ve worked in the field of
law at all. Kim nails her portrayal of
being a paranoid, neurotic, frustrated yet delightful young “administrative
entrepreneur” soon to hit the 30-year mark.
She declares defiantly that she “is not a temp!” during her depiction of
working as a freelance secretary for a major law firm. Dee Dee (Kim’s character) also has to deal
with the invasion of pigeons on her balcony.
All this combined makes for an evening of full out guffaws!
Pigeon has
been invited to the New York International Fringe Festival for its
American Premier. The show has also
been chosen by radio station "On Broadway XM28" as one of their
"Top 10 Fringe Picks"! The
raising of funds for this expensive and exciting opportunity was the reason why
Kim Kuhteubl, the show’s
writer/performer and Toronto producer, who wrote PIGEON as a 30th
birthday present to herself, had these sneak peeks this past week. Good luck in New York Kim! I will be keeping you posted on the whereabouts
of any future Toronto performances.
This is a MUST SEE!
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NEWS
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VAREKAI HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2002!
Great news!! “Varekai has been extended in Toronto – it’s the latest live
creation from Cirque du Soleil, explores an extraordinary world deep
within a forest. I think that every person breathing on this planet should
experience the magic of Varekai. Whatever it takes to go and see this
show while it’s in town, DO IT! The incredible athletic performances,
symphony of sounds and divine humour will move you. It left me speechless
– there’s no adjective to describe it anyway. An incredible, first-class,
no-stone-unturned show. Take your kids, bring a date, go solo! It
just doesn’t matter – just see it. You will be afraid to blink in fear of
missing one spectacular performance!
The word "varekai", meaning "wherever", originates
from Romany, the language of Gypsies. In spirit of the nomadic soul, Varekai
explores the journey of a solitary young man who parachutes into the shadows of
a magical forest. This place on the edge of the world, full of fantastical
creatures, is where the adventure of a life rediscovered begins to take
shape. Here are all the details that
you’ll need to know about the show while it is in Toronto.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 3
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - VAREKAI
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
For Tickets (416) 861-1017
Ticket Information
Tickets are available at the Cirque du Soleil website or through the Admission
Network at (416) 861-1017 or 1-800-361-4595. For group reservations for 40
adults or more call the box office at (514) 722-2324 or 1-800-450-1480. Prices
range from $65 to $85 for adults, and $45.50 to $59.50 for children (2 to 12
years). For students (13 to 17 years) and senior citizens (65 plus), prices are
from $58.50 to $76.50, weekdays only (Tuesday to Thursday and Friday at 5
p.m.).
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NABFEME UPDATE!
The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music
& Entertainment, NABFEME, the ultimate network of
female powerhouses, will assemble in Toronto, Canada for their Second
Annual International Women's Leadership Summit. Female trailblazers
in all sectors of the music and entertainment industry will convene at the
Sheraton Centre, August 29 - September 1st for 3 days of power networking,
entertainment and empowerment:
Check
out all the exciting updates on who is speaking at, being honoured and
performing at this year’s NABFEME on August 29 – September 1, 2002 at the
Sheraton in downtown Toronto!
SUMMIT SIGNATURE EVENTS – CLICK ON
TITLES FOR FULL INFORMATION
Mentor
Connection Power Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Ms Yolanda Adams
Honoree: Ms Terrie Williams of The Terrie Williams Agency
SisterHood:
A Network of Our Own
SisterHood Leader: Ms Dyana Williams, President &
Co-Founder, IAAAM
Women
Who Jam! …the all female concert!
Sharissa/Motown, Ms Jade/Interscope,
Khia/Artemis and Amerie/Columbia. Local acts include Jully
Black, Melanie Durant, Shy Luv, Motion and Angel
Duss.
Shero
Hall of Fame Ceremony
Honorees:
Jean Riggins, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal
Records
Jamie Foster Brown, Publisher of Sister2Sister
Special Recognition: Maria A. Davis, AIDS Activist
She’s
Got Game Awards Ceremony
Keynote Speaker:
Pamela Wheeler, Lead Attorney and Director of Operations for the WNBA.
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CANADIAN
CONTENT: DJ’S BATTLE TO REPRESENT CANADA AT THE 2002 TECHNICS WORLD DJ
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Excerpt from www.eurweb.com
On Saturday, Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre was packed for
the Canadian Technics DMC DJ Finals. DJs Jr-Flow, DJ Brace, DJ Disoriental, DJ
Dopey, DJ Flx-Finghaz, DJ Tasc, Device, Double K, Exacto and Skratch Bastid
came from all across the country to battle for the right to represent Canada at
the 2002 Technics World DJ Championship. The panel of expert judges
was comprised of Excess, Toadstyle, P-Plus, Taktiks, FisherNice and D-Styles of
the Beat Junkies. Competitors were allotted 6 minutes to showcase their skills,
tricks, breakbeats, mixes, ability to entertain and originality. After amazing sets
from each of the DJs, Toronto’s own DJ Dopey unseated 2001’s Defending Champion
Jr-Flow. He will represent Canada at the Brixton Academy in London, England on
September 15, 2002 for the World DJ Championships. The rest of the top-three
spots were filled by last year’s champ Jr-Flow in second place and DJ Brace in
third. The US Finals
happen Friday, August 23, at Roxy in NYC and will feature a special appearance
by Kool Herc.
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KEYS COMES HOME
WITH FOUR TROPHIES: Usher bags three at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
Excerpt from www.eurweb.com
OK, so it is really no big surprise that Alicia Keys got mad
props at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Friday. She walked away
with four trophies while your boy Usher got away with three. Keys won album of
the year for "Songs In A Minor," top female artist, top new artist
and top albums artist. She won five Grammys earlier this year for her first album,
which debuted atop Billboard's charts. Usher, who had the
most nominations with eight, won for top artist, top male artist and top
singles artist. His single "U Got It Bad" topped Billboard's
R&B/Hip-Hop charts this year. For a
complete list of winners, click here.
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WHO WANTS TO SEE
THE BEST OF HEAVY D? The best of the Heavster.
Excerpt from www.eurweb.com
If Heavy D (aka Dwight Myers) is your man, then you will be
happy to know that MCA an' 'nem are bringing out a compilation that features
the Heavster's hits when he was still expanding across radio land. "The Best Of
Heavy D & The Boyz" edition of "20th Century Masters/The
Millennium Collection" brings together 11 of their biggest hits, each
digitally remastered. Featured are four Top 10 R&B smashes, including the
gold "Now That We Found Love" (with Aaron Hall). As the first artist
signed to the groundbreaking Uptown Records imprint, Heav dropped a ton of hits
like "The Overweight Lover's In The House," (Which many a middle
school child changed the lyrics to "Ya overweight mother ate my house..."
Aaah, the 80s.) "Chunky But Funky" (here in a remix) and "Don't
You Know" (No. 12 R&B), with Al B. Sure! on added vocals. 1989 followed with
the platinum breakthrough "Big Tyme" and its Top 10 R&B smash,
"We Got Our Own Thang," which was the JIIIZAM!
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ME'SHELL
NDEGEOCELLO: One Tough "Cookie"
Excerpt from www.eurweb.com
F'get neo-soul. Yeah, that's right. We said it. And while you're at it, f'get
all those other music categories. Music maestro Me'Shell Ndegeocello is
proclaiming a new way to look at music - just as music.
Considered hard to categorize, Ndegeocello's music has
garnered a legion of loyal fans and a number of humbled critics. Her style is
indescribable. It's R&B, it's funk, it's rock, it's neo-soul, it's soul
itself, and that's what she wants music listeners to find in her music. Her latest CD,
"Cookie: the Anthropological Mixtape," follows up her 1999 release,
"Bitter," which hit the streets with little fanfare unlike her 1993
debut, "Plantation Lullabies," or her 1996 sophomore set, "Peace
Beyond Passion." But the problem (if we can call it that) with
"Bitter," Ndegeocello suggested, was that people were expecting to
categorize it. After all, with four
albums under her belt, seven Grammy nominations, and accolades from everywhere,
the "singer" still remains an "underground phenomenon" that
some say sparked the neo-soul movement.
"I'm just constantly trying to create and challenge myself and see what I
can get to. Neo-classic-soul? I'm going to make a jazz record. I'm going to
make a rock record. I'm going to do everything. The category doesn't really
work for me. I'm just trying to be creative. Everybody - [we're] not doing anything
different. Curtis Mayfield, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin - we're just carrying
on the tradition of our ancestors. I can't take any credit for anything. It's
the Rhythm & Blues, it's the great American art form. I'm just continuing
it on. It's all our music. I just play music - I play black music." Furthermore, she
said she has no qualms with the politics of radio formatting: "I can reach
the audiences," she said. "That was the awakening. I started to feel
so much better about myself when I said, 'They have their criteria and I have
mine.' I've got to be true to mine and make the music I want to make. If the
radio doesn't play it, I'm really ok. I did 'Bitter' and people said it wasn't
a black record. I want to make art and you don't get the best thing trying to
hook on to trends."
"Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape" is in stores now.
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REGGAE UPDATES FROM
JAMAICA: Reggae Acts Did Well In Germany
Excerpt from www.eurweb.com
Splash, an annual reggae festival held in Germany, had some
good performances this year from some of the big names in reggae music. Held
over 3 days (August 2-4) in Chemnitz, the festival is promoted each year by
Splash Promotions. Over the three days, names such as Spragga Benz, George
Nooks, Baby Cham, Delly Ranks and Christopher, Assassin, Tanya Stephens,
Cecile, TOK, Ward 21, Red Rat, Chico, and The Red Square Crew, delivered clean
and entertaining performances which left the Germans screaming for more.
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TIDBITS
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UMAC AWARDS BEING AIRED
Tune in and watch Urban X-Posure 2002 -- Canada's Urban Music Awards! Performances by K-OS, Ghetto Concept, Jackie
Richardson, X-Quisite, Sean Oliver and Blessed. Appearances by Glenn Lewis,
Maestro, Oscar Peterson and more...
First airdate is Friday, August 16 at 8:00 pm, Rogers Channel 10 and
again on Sunday, August 18th at 2:00 pm, Rogers Channel 10.
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RESCHEDULED CONCERT ARETHA FRANKLIN
– APRIL 16, 2003 (PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 5, 2002)
Franklin
has postponed her show until Wednesday, April 16, 2003. Call
her
Aretha or "Lady Soul" but this living legend is a natural woman who
has inspired and influenced countless female vocalists. Aretha Franklin, has been dubbed the Queen
of Soul. Not too shabby for a gal raised by her father (one of the most famous
black ministers in the North), and her aunt, (legendary gospel singer Clara
Ward). Franklin grew up singing in her father's New Bethel Baptist Church in
Motown, but it wasn't until 1966, that her career skyrocketed. She belted out
hits like "I Never Loved a Man," "Respect," "Natural
Woman," and "Chain of Fools." In 1968, she made the cover of
Time. Her 1985 album, Who's Zoomin'
Who, racked up her biggest sales. A 1989 gospel album, inspired by her
father's coma and death (he was shot by a burglar) in 1984, earned another
Grammy (15 in total) for her crowded shelf. She became the first female
performer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was the recipient of
the Grammy Legend Award (1991) and was honoured with the Grammy Lifetime
Achievement Award (1994) and countless other citations, awards and accolades.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
ARETHA FRANKLIN
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe Street
8:00 pm
$48.50 - $118.50
(416) 872-4255
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BLACKSTREET UPDATE
Excerpt from www.eurweb.com
One
More Time:
R&B quartet BLACKstreet is attempting a comeback album, which is scheduled
to drop October 22nd. The group will now consist of Teddy Riley, Chauncey
"Black" Hannibal, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams. The album,
tentatively titled “Level II”, will kick off with the single “Wizzy Wow,” which
should impact radio on August 27th. The disk will also feature one-off reunion
of Riley, Hannibal, Middleton and Williams with former BLACKstreet members Levi
Little, Dave Hollister, Joseph Stonestreet and Terrell Phillips on the appropriately
titled ballad "Bygones."
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DON CHEADLE JOINS ER EPISODES
Veteran actor Don Cheadle (Traffic, Ocean's Eleven) has signed on for a
four-episode guest stint on NBC’s “ER,” Variety reports. Don will play a
medical student whose internship brings him to Chicago and will first appear
during the November sweeps.
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TEENA MARIE COMING BACK!
Teena Marie recently reworked her song “Square Biz” and it will be the new
theme song for the daytime game show “Hollywood Squares.” Teena, who you know
by now has signed a deal with Cash Money Records, is almost done recording her
debut album for the label. The disc will feature appearances by Gerald Levert,
MC Lyte, and Bahamadia.
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HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK!
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HONEY JAM: PART 10
– THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
As the weary city slowly recovers from yet another jam-packed
Caribana weekend, a not-to-be missed event emerges from the dust. After 7
years of being the pinnacle of live performances, PhemPhat Productions
promises to shake audiences to the very core with Honey Jam: Part 10,
set to hit The Phoenix Concert Theatre on Thursday August 15th, 2002. The all-female showcase has gained the
reputation of being the hottest ticket of the summer, and has also gained the
respect of industry decision-makers and the most critical party-goer. In addition to the Honey Jam, PhemPhat
Productions marks the 7th anniversary by presenting Honey Drops, a
promotional compilation CD featuring the work of some of the artists who will
be performing at the Honey Jam showcase. “It’s been a labour of love,”
says PhemPhat founder, Ebonnie Rowe. The first 500 attendees
will receive a limited edition Honey Drops CD, produced through
funding by title sponsor Universal Music Canada. Other show sponsors
include Peace, Much Vibe and CKLN.
The Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto) plays home
to this year’s Honey Jam showcase. This year’s show promises to be worth
the wait as 25 performers representing hip hop, spoken word, reggae, rock, pop,
drum & bass, gospel, R&B, alternative and dance promise to set the
stage on fire. Toya Alexis, Renee Wynter, Eternia, and Anjulie
are just a few of the ladies who blew the judges away at the auditions. Blaze
Dancers and Graph Nobel, along with showcase veterans Natasha
Waterman, Rachael Berry, True and Tara Chase also fill out the
roster.
The Goddess of Canadian Hip Hop, Michie Mee, will host The Honey Jam
Showcase. For more information on
PhemPhat Productions or the artists in this year’s Honey Jam, please check www.phemphat.com
.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
HONEY JAM: PART 10
Phoenix Concert
Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street
Doors open 7pm; Showtime 8pm (SHARP)
Tickets are $15 in advance, available at Ticket Master and $20 at door.
The after party promises to bring the heat with DJ Lytes and
MelBoogie
A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society
ARTISTS PERFORMING:
Toya
Alexis
Grand
Imperial
Lisa
Bell
Blaze
Dancers
B.
Brady
Black
Pearl
Eternia
Arlene
Hunter
Michie
Mee
Graph
Nobel
Rosie
Cuffy
Tamla-Mai
True
Natasha
Waterman
Tara
Chase
Crystal
Clear
L.
Blaise
Ndidi
Cascade
Rachael
Berry
Anjulie
Mystique
Blu
Renee
Wynter
Lori
Nuic
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HOT
& SPICY FOOD FESTIVAL - AUGUST 23-25
Harbourfront wants to spice up your
life! Asia Pacific fare and mouth-watering cultural fusions
are served up to the rhythms of sizzling music and dance. A generous helping of Toronto's top chefs
and caterers sharing tips, mixed with spicy market shopping, scorching outdoor
concerts and movies, and a few surprise ingredients - all simmered together and served up hot! http://www.harbourfront.on.ca/rhythms/spicy.html
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NEW EVENTS
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SHARK
CITY'S 8th ANNIVERSARY PARTY – THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Shark City's 8th Anniversary Party - A true Sharkedallic Experience, including yummy
shark treats and cash bar! RSVP
by Wednesday, August 21st to rsvp@thatPRthing.com.
Thursday, August 22
SHARK CITY'S 8th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Shark City Bar & Grill,
117 Eglinton Ave E. (east of Yonge St.)
7 pm till Close
416.488.7899
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5TH ANNUAL
2002 BPEG TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2002 - LIONHEAD GOLF AND COUNTRY
CLUB
Attention all Golf Enthusiasts, Aspiring Golfers and Tiger Woods Wannabees
We trust that you've all had ample opportunity to tune up your golf games in
preparation for the 5th Annual and upcoming Black Professionals and
Entrepreneurs Golf (BPEG) 2002 tournament on August 24th, this year at Lionhead
Golf and Country Club. Lionhead is Canada's premier public golf facility and is
located northwest of Mississauga (905-455-4900 - Hwy 401 or 407 to Mississauga
Rd. north past Steeles - course on the right side). The time has arrived once again for the most anticipated
recreational & networking event of the year.
Registration on tournament day is between 11:15am and 12:15pm with a ceremonial
tee off and pictures with a special guest at 12:30pm – no new registrations
on tournament day. The price is
$160/person or $630/foursome before the deadline of August 21st. Competitive stroke play (limited to players
with a noted handicap) fee is $170/person.
Price includes golf green fee, cart, sleeve of balls, driving range
balls, the usual sumptuous dinner, $50 value prize bag, possible access to
BPEG’s renowned prize table worth thousands.
Golfing will be followed by a networking/cocktail hour, where we will
also feature entertainment, a silent auction, a Business Expo and Fine Art
display from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. The dinner and golf awards presentation will
take place from 6:30pm. Lots of
contests and prizes – including a 2002 VW Paasat for a hole in one! Dinner only price is $50. An optional golf clinic (you can also make
your own lesson arrangements prior to our tournament through one of our
associated instructors).
Don't be left out, as spaces are limited. Register immediately to avoid
disappointment. Pre-register via the
web at www.bpeg.org.
Then please call to confirm your registration number and to make specific
payment arrangements within 48 hours.
Club rentals not included. Appropriate golf attire required. Shower
& change room facilities available (bring towels). For those that aren't able to register online please email me for a copy of the registration form and then fax the information to 905-821-2671 in order to get the BPEG registration process started.
National Junior Golf Academy, which works to help disadvantaged kids of all
nationalities to begin and enjoy the game of golf and to develop life skills,
will be the recipient of a portion of the proceeds from this year’s golf event.
Contact info: bpegolf@yahoo.com or www.bpeg.org or 416-410-GOLF or fax:
905-821-2671 Or toll free number: 1-877-815-GOLF. The new BPEG motto is Unite. Play. Lead.
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FESTIVAL BANA Y'AFRICA -
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Festival Bana y'Africa is the 3rd annual African Music and Culture Festival. A wonderful way to learn more about
the African culture through music and traditional dance performances. The
African market place features a wide array of crafts and clothing form the
continent and an opportunity to sample delicious African foods. Live bands from Congo (DRC), Ghana,
Somalia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Angola, Nigeria, and
South Africa will perform.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
FESTIVAL BANA Y'AFRICA
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
2:00 pm-10:30 pm
for more info call (416) 924-2847
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FUNK ‘N SOUL REVIVAL – PART II –
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! On Friday,
September 13th, just three short months after the successful
inaugural launch of Funk ‘n Soul Revival, LaunchPath Projects’ Chris Bennett is
setting the stage for the next big R&B-themed showcase featuring a plethora
of talent from the vast pool of Toronto soul artists. This edition of Funk ‘n Soul is being held at Revival Bar,
located at 783 College Street. The
intention of these musical progressions is to celebrate the artists that paved
the way for today’s R&B artists i.e. Roy Ayers, Aretha Franklin, James
Brown, Curtis Mayfield, to name a few.
Funk ‘n Soul Revival wants to revive that spirit of music from a time
when “music was music”, as stated by Steve Harvey. As well, Funk ‘n Soul gives Toronto’s gifted artists the
opportunity to showcase some of their original music. This edition of Funk ‘n
Soul will feature the soulful vocal sylings of several local Toronto artists
including Alana Bridgewater, Katie Burgess, Dione Taylor, Shawn Hewitt, Rachel Berry, Jason
Jackson and Neil Donell. The band
keeping it funky, again, will be Soular.
For all short bios, see attached.
Find a unique and thrilling way to celebrate your Friday the 13th
– come out and enjoy the versatility of Toronto talent! Be Yourself. You’ve got soul.
FRIDAY, SEPTMEBER 13
FUNK ‘N SOUL REVIVAL
Revival Bar
783 College Street
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the
door
More info.: Chris Bennett at
416-835-4068
www.funkandsoulrevival.com
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WEEKEND EVENTS
AUGUST 15 - 18, 2002
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THURSDAY,
AUGUST 15
HONEY JAM: PART 10
Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street
Doors open 7pm; Showtime 8pm (SHARP)
Tickets are $15 in advance, available at Ticket Master and $20 at door.
The after party promises to bring the heat with DJ Lytes and MelBoogie
A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society
EVENT PROFILE: The Phoenix Concert Theatre (410
Sherbourne Street, Toronto) plays home to this year’s Honey Jam showcase.
This year’s show promises to be worth the wait as 25 performers
representing hip hop, spoken word, reggae, rock, pop, drum & bass, gospel,
R&B, alternative and dance promise to set the stage on fire. Toya Alexis,
Renee Wynter, Eternia, and Anjulie are just a few of the ladies who blew the judges
away at the auditions. Blaze Dancers and Graph Nobel, along with showcase
veterans Natasha Waterman, Rachael Berry, True and Tara Chase also fill out the
roster. The Goddess of Canadian Hip Hop, Michie Mee, will host The Honey
Jam Showcase. For more information on PhemPhat Productions or the artists
in this year’s Honey Jam, please check www.phemphat.com .
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
PEPPA SEED MOTOWN REVIVAL
Indian Motorcycle
355 King Street
10:30 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring
Divine Earth Essence, Kenny Moran, Rohan Staton/Trust, Roger Williams, Neil
Brathwaite, Deryck Roche
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THURSDAY,
AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 3
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - VAREKAI
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
For Tickets (416) 861-1017
Ticket Information
Tickets are available at the Cirque du Soleil website or through the Admission
Network at (416) 861-1017 or 1-800-361-4595. For group reservations for 40
adults or more call the box office at (514) 722-2324 or 1-800-450-1480. Prices
range from $65 to $85 for adults, and $45.50 to $59.50 for children (2 to 12
years). For students (13 to 17 years) and senior citizens (65 plus), prices are
from $58.50 to $76.50, weekdays only (Tuesday to Thursday and Friday at 5
p.m.).
EVENT PROFILE: “Varekai - the latest live creation from Cirque du Soleil,
explores an extraordinary world deep within a forest. I think that every
person breathing on this planet should experience the magic of Varekai. Whatever
it takes to go and see this show while it’s in town, DO IT! The
incredible athletic performances, symphony of sounds and divine humour will
move you. It left me speechless – there’s no adjective to describe it
anyway. An incredible, first-class, no-stone-unturned show. Take
your kids, bring a date, go solo! It just doesn’t matter – just see
it. You will be afraid to blink in fear of missing one spectacular
performance! Here are all the details that you’ll need to know about the
show while it is in Toronto.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
UMAC AWARDS
Rogers Channel 10
EVENT
PROFILE:
Tune in and watch Urban X-Posure 2002 --
Canada's Urban Music Awards!
Performances by K-OS, Ghetto Concept, Jackie Richardson, X-Quisite, Sean
Oliver and Blessed. Appearances by Glenn Lewis, Maestro, Oscar Peterson and
more...
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
UMAC AWARDS
Rogers Channel 10
EVENT PROFILE: Tune in and watch Urban X-Posure 2002 -- Canada's
Urban Music Awards! Performances by
K-OS, Ghetto Concept, Jackie Richardson, X-Quisite, Sean Oliver and Blessed.
Appearances by Glenn Lewis, Maestro, Oscar Peterson and more...
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
SOULAR
College Street Bar
574 College Street (at Manning)
10:30 pm
$5.00
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring
Dione Taylor, Sandy Mamane, Davide Direnzo, Justin Abedin, Dafydd Hughes and
David French.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
AUGUST 19 - 25, 2002
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MONDAY, AUGUST 19
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
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MONDAY, AUGUST 19
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.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
SYREETA NEAL
Blues on Bellair
25 Bellair Street (Yorkville)
9:30 pm, 11:00 pm
Pay what you vibe!
EVENT PROFILE: The time has come for ya'll to see what Syreeta Neal is really all
about. She will be showcasing her
original material at the Blues On Bellair club on Tuesdays. If you like Sade, India.Arie, N'dea Davenport
or just Blues in general then you'll enjoy Syreeta's music. I hope you can make it.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
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.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 19
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
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
SHARK CITY'S 8th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Shark City Bar & Grill,
117 Eglinton Ave E. (east of Yonge St.)
7 pm till Close
416.488.7899
EVENT PROFILE: Shark City's 8th Anniversary Party - A true Sharkedallic Experience, including yummy
shark treats and cash bar! RSVP
by Wednesday, August 21st to rsvp@thatPRthing.com.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
PEPPA SEED MOTOWN REVIVAL
Indian Motorcycle
355 King Street
10:30 pm
NO COVER
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring
Divine Earth Essence, Kenny Moran, Rohan Staton/Trust, Roger Williams, Neil
Brathwaite, Deryck Roche
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AUGUST 23-25
HOT & SPICY FOOD FESTIVAL
EVENT PROFILE: Harbourfront wants to spice up your life! Asia Pacific
fare and mouth-watering cultural fusions are served up to the rhythms of
sizzling music and dance. A generous
helping of Toronto's top chefs and caterers sharing tips, mixed with spicy
market shopping, scorching outdoor concerts and movies, and a few surprise
ingredients - all simmered together and
served up hot! http://www.harbourfront.on.ca/rhythms/spicy.html
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
FESTIVAL BANA Y'AFRICA
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
2:00 pm-10:30 pm
for more info call (416) 924-2847
EVENT PROFILE: Festival Bana y'Africa is the 3rd
annual African Music and Culture Festival. A wonderful way to learn more about
the African culture through music and traditional dance performances. The
African market place features a wide array of crafts and clothing form the
continent and an opportunity to sample delicious African foods. Live bands from Congo (DRC), Ghana,
Somalia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Angola, Nigeria, and
South Africa will perform.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
SOULAR
College Street Bar
574 College Street (at Manning)
10:30 pm
$5.00
EVENT PROFILE: Featuring
Dione Taylor, Sandy Mamane, Davide Direnzo, Justin Abedin, Dafydd Hughes and
David French.
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Dawn Langfield
Langfield Entertainment
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