Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, key organizers of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa, have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the demonstration.Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey delivered the verdict on April 3, 2025, concluding that both individuals knowingly encouraged participants to remain in Ottawa despite the protest’s adverse effects on residents and businesses.
The “Freedom Convoy” began in January 2022 as a protest against COVID-19 public health mandates, with demonstrators occupying downtown Ottawa with the intent to stay until the mandates were lifted.The prolonged occupation led to significant disruptions, prompting legal actions and public outcry.
In addition to the mischief charges, Lich and Barber faced multiple other charges, including intimidation and counseling others to break the law.Barber also faced charges of counseling others to disobey a court order.The court’s decision highlights the legal consequences of organizing and leading protests that result in significant public disruption.
This verdict serves as a precedent for how Canadian courts may handle similar cases in the future, emphasizing the balance between the right to protest and the responsibility to avoid causing undue harm to the public.The sentencing for Lich and Barber is expected to be scheduled in the coming weeks, where the court will determine the penalties for their actions during the “Freedom Convoy” protest.
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Toronto artist Tatjana Hutinec launched As Above so Below, her exhibitor booth filled with stormy paintings, at the Riverdale ArtWalk 2021, August 21 – August 22.
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The entertainment and writing communities were saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Webb-Procter aka ‘Gary17’, widely respected musician, critic and Editor of East York Chronicle late last year. Gary’s death didn’t just leave a hole in the hearts of his friends, family, readers and fans, it left a hole in the music scene. Gary took the spotlight off the bands we had already heard of and gave the lesser-known acts a chance to shine. Without his reviews, the Linsmore Tavern wouldn’t be a mecca for up-and-coming musicians, and we would never have heard of or from some incredible talent. The talent of the future deserves the same recognition that their predecessors gained from Gary’s pieces. Reviewing live music isn’t easy nowadays, but as vaccination rollouts continue, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We are proud to offer our services. These are big shoes to fill, but we hope we can honour Gary’s memory by doing it justice.
Click on the links below for some samples, and be sure to follow us on twitter at #Musicevents for future announcements, or you can find us on Facebook at Bloor News and our Instagram is VinylRecordsPressing. We look forward to discovering hidden gems and introducing our readers to the creative talent of the future.
Chris Birkett is a multi-talented, award winning producer, singer/songwriter, composer and sound engineer. His music collaborations with A-list international artists like Sinead O’Connor, Alison Moyet, Dexys Midnight Runners, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Quincy Jones, Mel Brooks and Steve Earle have sold over 100 million records and earned four Canadian Junos, a Grammy, a Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business.
Precious Love is about how positive feelings can grow, and how love can transform people, for people are precious, and relationships are the foundation of humanity. Written and performed by Chris Birkett the song features some of Toronto’s finest musicians, Bill King on keyboards, Gene Hardy playing sax, Paul DeLong on drums, and background vocals by Taylor Abrahamse. The video is created by Joan Prowse.
Chris is no stranger to Canadian music, having co-produced five award winning albums for the legendary Buffy Sainte-Marie, including her comeback album “Coincidence and Likely Stories” (1992) and the Juno winning “Running for the Drum” (2009).
His career began as a guitarist, playing in London clubs before touring with Memphis artists Rufus Thomas, Ann Peebles and King Floyd. At 23, Chris was performing with the pop group Love Affair, whose song “Everlasting Love” ruled the UK charts. The following year, he joined the band Omaha Sheriff who had just signed a major recording deal with Tony Visconti, manager of Good Earth Records and producer for David Bowie and the Moody Blues.
With Visconti as a mentor, Chris expanded his career to include producing, engineering and mixing many UK and international hits including Sinead O’Connor’s #1 song “Nothing Compares 2 U”. His London studio was a beehive of activity that was rated #2 in the world on Billboard’s top studio charts.
At the same time, Chris’ own single “Where Do We Go From Here?” was picked by Ed Bicknell (Dire Straits’ manager) to play alongside U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, Tears for Fears and Queen on Polygram’s “One Voice One Love” album.
In 1993, Chris left the UK for France and built a recording studio inside his chateau near Bordeaux. There he produced albums with the Buena Vista Social Club and other world-class musicians, including Etran Finatawa, whose debut album was nominated for a 2006 BBC Radio best world music award. He then moved his studio to Paris, where he released his second album, “Freedom” and received growing acclaim for his work with world musicians like Algerian sensation Ali Amran.
In 2012, Chris moved to Canada, opened a recording studio in Toronto and finished work on his third album “Be Creative” featuring performances from many talented Canadian artists including Glen Milchem (Blue Rodeo) and Rick Emmett (Triumph). Now a Canadian citizen, Chris’ credits include co-producer of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Polaris and Juno award winning album “Power in the Blood” (2016) and the recent Juno winner, Medicine Songs (2017), both for True North Records. In 2019 he released 11:11, his fourth album under the band name The Free Spirits.
Chris is currently creating new recordings for a range of talented Canadian and European musicians and is immersed in his own upcoming albums: Songs from the Kauai Hotel Room and a collection of fun-loving songs with his new collective, The Happy Campers. In February 2021, he released the single Precious Love for his documentary filmmaker wife Joan Prowse.
Among his many Precious Loves Chris enjoys performing his original music live at musical venues, clubs and online events.
Presented by INFORMA, Artist Project is a four day contemporary art fair in its 12th year that brings over 300 artists to The Better Living Centre in Toronto for an art-packed weekend. Starting February 21st, 2019, guests have the unique opportunity to purchase one of a kind pieces directly from local and international artists, connecting art enthusiasts and artists. From collectors and curators, to consumers and gallerists, visitors can explore every medium of art under one roof. MORE PICS + INFO
During one four-day weekend each January, the Interior Design Show shapes the industry for the year to come – in North America and beyond.
IDS Toronto celebrates and promotes design in Canada and across the world. Experiential and transformative, we bring together compelling concepts, innovative products, upcoming talent and key experts in the industry so that you can be inspired by the best of the future.
Meet the leading designers, thinkers, makers, changers, shapers and dreamers like you who are coming together to change the world for the better.
New this year!
IDS Contract – a hyper curated B2B trade-only exposition focused on the most innovative products and services that will focus on all verticals of design including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, public space and government.
IDS Conference – a comprehensive 2-day symposium with a focus on 4 specific verticals Future Cities, Experience, Technology and Diversity & Talent.
HIGHLIGHTS
Exhibitors Features: Studio North & Prototype Maker Great Lakes Cabin Re-Space Ontario Wood WHEN
Professional Trade Day: Thursday, January 17, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Opening Night Party: Thursday, January 17, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Professional Trade Day: Friday, January 18, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Globe and Mail Saturday: Saturday, January 19, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
House & Home Sunday: Sunday, January 20, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE, South Building 222 Bremner Blvd Toronto
TICKET INFORMATION
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW here
Professional Trade Day:
$15.00 before Dec 1, 2018, online $25.00 Dec 2 – Jan 18, 2018, online $30.00 at the door $35.00 Trade Day and weekend, online $50.00 Trade Day and weekend, at the door $15.00 students at the door (cash only) Opening Night Party:
$60.00 online $65.00 at the door $91.00 opening Night and weekend, online $96.00 opening Night and weekend, at the door Professional Trade Day:
$15.00 before Dec 1, 2018, online $25.00 Dec 2 – Jan 18, 2018, online $30.00 at the door $35.00 Trade Day and weekend, online $50.00 Trade Day and weekend, at the door $15.00 students at the door (cash only) The Globe and Mail Saturday:
$19.00 online $22.00 at the door $17.00 group (10+) House & Home Sunday:
$19.00 online $22.00 at the door $17.00 group (10+)
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Quo Vado Italian Contemporary Film Festival June 9, 2016
An exciting event, hosted by the Italian Contemporary Film Festival. On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2pm, we will be at the Italian Institute of Culture, 496 Huron St., Toronto, celebrating the upcoming International premier of hit comedy film, “Quo Vado” at the ICFF 2016 with actor/comedian Luca Medici a.k.a. Checco Zalone and Director Gennaro Nunziante. The film takes place in a small town in Italy, where government reform to cut bureaucracy creates a whole new and challenging reality for Checco, who grew up privileged, with a guaranteed job as a public servant.
In English, the title translates to “Where Am I Going?” has hit home with Italians all too familiar with precarious working conditions, and is reflective of how the economy and job security have changed over the years in Italy. Bypassing Star Wars, the film actually beat out Avatar for the top-grossing film in Italian box office history, generating well over 59 million euros.
The press conference is open for Q&A with Media Representative and general public.
Director, Gennaro Nunziante also wrote his films, and is best known for his 2013 film, “What a Beautiful Day”. Luca Medici a.k.a. Checco Zalone has starred in various Nunziante films, with both writing and composition credits, including “What a Beautiful Day” (2011), “Cado dalle nubi” (2009), and “Sole a catinelle” (2013). He became famous in 2006 thanks to the song Siamo una squadra fortissimi.
Nunziante and Zalone share the same hometown of Bari, Italy, giving them a common world from which they can be inspired and collaborate to create such ground-breaking films as “Quo Vado”. These two very talented artists obviously work very well together, and this film has put them on the map. It would be no surprise to see an increase in the popularity of their previous projects. Even more exciting will be to see what they come up with next!
The smartphone has won the battle of most customer’s attention. Recent studies show that the public is holding on to their phones for tasks that we formerly did on our desktops. Our e-mail, our google search, and far too many apps to keep us off of a TV show and/or a good read of the paper.
If the “smartphone has won the battle” in order to promote an event we need to be all over the phone.
Smartphone users dial up Google to find anything from an event to a cheese sandwich. Google represents 93% of the searches. So getting your event on the top of Google would do the trick. Bloor News is run by a site that features getting found on top of Google. So if you know SEO (search engine optimization) then you can out race or out place the local papers. So with a good picture, knowledge of SEO, one guy with a camera can place an event on the first page of Google. Same picture can be found with hashtags on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Because, the second most popular place to find that event is Facebook. So using the same knowledge of SEO we can place an event on all social media.
The next factor that controls success is the number of times an event or website is listed on Google. Google lists the mentions on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and web sites. So would you rather be list on 40 websites or 4 million. The more hits, the better chance of your info getting into the customers phone.
THE NUMBER OF FANS I HAVE IS UNIMPORTANT– hashtags correctly with a “HOT PIC” then it is
retweeted and or re-posted by a user with more fans. Because what they want is “media”. Give me a pic of Brad Pitt with correct hashtags and i will reach millions. And if i have 10,000 followers and your media is an old dead dog — your response rate will be lower
Let’s look at some samples of poor use of social media
THESE RESULTS ONLY WORK ON A DESKTOP
cmw.net (Music Week) About 448,000 results (0.45 seconds)
Would you hire the promo rep who got only “55,000” or would you rather have “448,000” Both events have been around for the same time period.
Number of time on Twitter #CMW is listed = About 7,390 results (0.56 seconds)
Number of time on Twitter #TorontoJazzFest is listed =About 3,030 results (0.56 seconds)
TorontoJazzFest is 50% LESS than CMW
7,3 to 3,0
TorontoJazzFest site:facebook.com About 1,010 results (0.58 seconds)
CMW site:facebook.com About 48,000 results (0.81 seconds)
TorontoJazzFest is 500% LESS than CMW
48,000 to 1,010
TorontoJazzFest site:instagram.com About 344 results (0.70 seconds)
CMW Music site:instagram.com About 1,190 results (0.47 seconds)
TorontoJazzFest is 400% LESS than CMW
1,190 to 344
This new media is not a secret . NY Times published a report ( Everybody’s a Critic. And That’s How It Should Be.) by their critic A. O. SCOTT on JAN. 30, 2016 claiming that any person with an iphone can be a powerful as the NY TIMES.
Back in the 1980’s all you needed was the local paper to review and/or promote your event. The promo person job was to get the press out to your event because the paper had the power to pack your event. Guess what the power is with GOOGLE and it can be done with a good picture and knowledge of SEO
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Do you like battles? How about an art battle? Watching 12 artists painting live in front of the crowd is more exciting that it may sound. Visitors of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair had the opportunity to see that for themselves on Nov. 10. Jieun Kim, a medical student of the University of Toronto, said it was her second time taking part in an art battle. As a self-taught artist, Jieun Kim just loves painting. “It feels really good because I do it for stress relief,” she commented. “It also helps me express all the feelings I have inside me.” She also wants to break the stereotype about boring doctors and might succeed. Being able to draw an actual picture in 20 minutes in front of dozens of people definitely does not sound as a boring pastime.
Going back to more typical kind of battles, the Horse Show is happening Nov. 10-14. Voted Top Ten Horse Shows in North America in 2014, its signature is the competition for International Show Jumpers. Longines FEI World Cup, one of the most attended events, according to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair official website, is a must-see event. Both competitions would be exciting for newbies as well as for long-time fans.
Canadian Championships for Hunters Ceremonies of the ring committee were held by Sean Dennis, Kim Inglis and Captain Andrew Zeitoun from The Governor General’s Horse Guards.
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Have you ever tried chocolate shawarma? Or chocolate sushi? Beef in chocolate sauce? Or maybe chocolate vodka? If you were among the visitors of the Toronto International LUXURY CHOCOLATE SHOW on Nov. 8, you most likely have. Local chocolatiers from Toronto, Oakville, Montreal and even Newfoundland as well as artisans from Hungary, Belgium and Mexico presented their creations. Everything from regular chocolate bars, biscuits and cakes to cars and shoes made of chocolate was there to entertain the attendees.
Two Friends Chocolates, a Markham-based company, brought their signature truffles and chocolate peanut butter to the show. Founded in 2012, the company is owned by, surprise, two friends. They claim their friendship is the foundation of the company, the glue holding them together. Having pursued an education in engineering, they once discovered chocolate making and decided to go for it. Three years later they have no regrets.
For those looking for a gift for THAT friend who is always difficult to surprise, why not break a couple rules? Forget the typical cheese&wine evening and try pairing your favourite wine with chocolate. Brix Chocolate for Wine gets your back there, offering carefully designed specialty chocolate bars and sets to go with any bottle of wine.
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Honda Indy Toronto William Ashley Waterford Crystal Trophies
Honda Indy Toronto and William Ashley will unveil the custom-designed crystal trophies by Waterford Crystal and William Ashley. The awards will be given for the winners of the Verizon IndyCar Series and Indy Lights races. Charlie Johnstone of Honda Indy Toronto will join IndyCar driver Stefano Coletti and Jackie Chiesa, President of William Ashley at the William Ashley Bloor Street West location in Toronto.
‘A SPLASH OF STYLE’ 2ND CASTING CALL TIME: 3:00pm – 7:00pm (then after event 7pm-12am) Location: Lyrics Music Lounge (50 Cumberland Street, Yorkville)
Attention all female/male models, musicians, industry service staff, security personnel, volunteers, and photographers and videographers. On June 20th, producers of the international “A SPLASH OF STYLE” event series (which has taken place in Calgary, Miami, and LA), will be joining forces with LoveThisCityTV and other international and local partners to present the Toronto edition, to a select attendee list of 500 industry influencers.
In preparation for A SPLASH OF STYLE event (which will be taking place at a private house with a pool), we will be holding a 2nd CASTING CALL for all of the following positions:
Models (female/male) Musicians Bar service staff Sponsor Liaisons Photographers Videographers Security Volunteers
You have been invited to attend as someone on our event committee felt you would be a good fit for this opportunity, or because you have worked with Madflower Creative Group on a project before….or because you are on our current event team.
Our last casting a week brought out 62 models and 10 other candidates, and we are expecting even more this time around, with all the buzz already surrounding our event.
Complimentary beverages will be available during the course of the day.
The casting will take place on Wednesday, May 20th, and run from 3:00pm until 7pm. Afterwards we will be having an after event, featuring some of the top Djs and live acts in our city, as well as some other showcases.
Our confirmed judge for the model casting panel (out of 4) so far is as follows:
CHRISTINE JENNA CILANO – Founder of the “Bella Life” TV Show, and owner of Bella Life Models (Boston)
Additional details on requirements for candidates:
The expected 60+ Model Candidates will have their photo taken for consideration by our fashion designers, and walk for our esteemed judges.
Volunteers/Sponsor Liaisons should be prepared for a short interview.
Musicians should be prepared to meet with our Music Manager and possibly perform a song for event guests.
Service staff will need to have Smart-Serve, and be prepared for an interview.
Security will have to be bonded, and will need to have an interview.
Photographers/Videographers will need to bring their portfolio, or send web links prior, and will also have an interview.
Local/National media, select fashion designers and some sponsors will be present for this casting so bring your A-game!
The event will also be filmed, as part of the new “Bella Life” TV Show, and their search for the “Face of Toronto.”
If interested in attending for consideration, please message us directly on here or email us at splashstyletoronto@gmail.com asap with CASTING in the subject heading. Once we receive your email and you are approved, we will send you the location details.
Thanks so much for your interest, and hope to see you there.
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May 12, 2015, TORONTO — The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) unveils its 2015 program today at The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Toronto. The annual festival celebrates the best in contemporary Italian cinema from around the world. ICFF runs from June 11-19, 2015 in Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, Hamilton, Montreal and Quebec City.
“The ICFF slate is a diverse collection of new and returning voices all linked by Italian culture,” says Artistic Director Cristiano de Florentiis. “This year’s films take a creative and multicultural approach to current events and contemporary issues. We’re also excited to shine a spotlight on features and shorts by Italian Canadian filmmakers.”
The festival opens with a gala at Roy Thomson Hall and closes with a celebration at The Ritz- Carlton hotel. ICFF’s opening film is the international premiere of the drama L’Oriana, starring Vittoria Puccini as famed journalist Oriana Fallaci. At 17, Fallaci risked her life as part of the anti-fascist resistance movement Giosfizia e Liberia and continued to raise controversy by fighting Islamic extremism into her 70s.
The festival closes with the comedy Sei mai stata sulla luna? by Paolo Genovese on June 19 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox at 7:30 p.m. Italy’s Sabrina lmpacciatore (T/›e Passion of the Christ, The Last Miss) will present the film.
ICFF 2015 includes more than 19 premieres, a pre-festival retrospective of Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi, co-presented with TIFF and in collaboration with the U of T, as well as the children’s festival, ICFF Junior, which is presenting the Canadian premiere of the Italian- Canadian co-production (Midnight Sun), starring Dakota Goyo and Bridget Moynahan and directed by Roger Spottiswoode and Brando Quilici. All foreign language films are subtitled.
The second annual ICFF Industry Day, an event organized in collaboration with myETV Media, Pinewood Studios and SIRT Sheridan, facilitates connections between Italian and Canadian film industries. This year the event focuses on animated films.
About ICFF
The 4th annual Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) runs from June 11-19 2015, during Canada’s Italian Heritage Month. The festival presents an international collection of feature films, documentaries and shorts, including premieres, advance screenings and independent films. Screenings are supplemented by guest appearances by filmmakers, actors, authors, academics and other expert speakers who partake in question and answer sessions following most screenings. ICFF is generously supported by leading sponsors; The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Castlepoint and Green for Life Environmental inc. It is also supported by major partners; TIFF, Cineplex, Cinematheque Quebecoise, Cinema Guzzo, Cinema Cartier, Ambasciata d’ltalia, Consolato d’ltalia a Toronto e Montreal, lstituto ltaliano di Cultura, Italian Trade Commission and L’Altra ltalia.
THE SHOW Odysseo: Larger Than Life The horse has marked human history and progress more than any other animal. Horses have taken us to the ends of the earth, enabled us to build bridges between cultures and expand civilization. It is the beauty and harmony of this ancient relationship, this meeting of two worlds – those of horse and man – that inspired the creators of Cavalia’s second show, Odysseo. As friends, partners and inseparable performers on stage, 70 horses and 45 artists lead the viewer on a great journey in yet another world – a world of dreams – where, together, they discover some of the planet’s most unforgettable landscapes.
With this new creation, Cavalia marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. A veritable revolution in live performance, Odysseo comprises a list of superlatives: the world’s largest touring big top, the biggest stage, the most beautiful visual effects, and the greatest number of horses at liberty.
The creators of this new ode to the horse made the decision to indulge their wildest artistic ambitions. Their gamble paid off: Odysseo pushes the limits of live entertainment by creating a larger-than-life show that sends hearts racing, but it is also a feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul.
Scenography and Visual effects
To give life to this extraordinary equestrian adventure, Cavalia created a 1,626 square metres stage, in the middle of which rise two hills each three storeys tall. Some 10,000 tons of rock, earth and sand are trucked in and then sculpted to create the vast space of freedom where humans and horses come to play in complicity.
Above the stage hangs an imposing technical grid capable of supporting 80 tons of equipment including, a full-sized merry-go-round, far beyond anything attempted to date on any touring show and comparable to the best-equipped theaters of Las Vegas, London or New York.
Odysseo is a show unlike any other on the planet. This unique theatrical production is a grandiose multi-dimensional show. Spectators are taken to a live Hollywood-style movie set while the touching interactions between human and horse are at the heart of the action. Layers of mesmerizing decors combined with gravity-defying acrobatic and areal stunts and the staggering effects created by state-of-the-art scenery makes this humongous stage a feast for the eyes. To enhance this breathtaking experience, the production presents a splendid voyage with extremely high-definition computer graphic images, transporting the audience across the world’s most beautiful landscapes. To project these breathtaking graphic backdrops on an immense cyclorama the size of three IMAX screens, Odysseo uses projectors as powerful as those illuminating the grandest movie theaters. But whereas a cinema has only one projector, Odysseo uses 18 simultaneously. This live multi-dimensional voyage is a veritable revolution in live entertainment production.
A world of dreams and fantasies
The dream begins in a misty, enchanted forest where horses graze and frolic under a sky of rolling clouds and a setting sun. Horses, riders, acrobats and musicians embark on a soulful journey that leads them from the Mongolian steppes to Monument Valley, from the African savannah to Nordic glaciers, from the Sahara to Easter Island.
Throughout this grand voyage, spectators discover urban stilters and applaud the prowess of a troupe of African acrobats. Viewers are mesmerized by horses powering angelic aerialists in a four-person silks act that takes them into the skies. To the sound of an African harp called a Kora, audiences witness the beauty of 15 horses lying on sand dunes awaken. They will likewise appreciate the beautiful liberty number, uniting purebred Arabian horses directed by inaudible vocal commands from their kneeling trainer.
The scenes follow the seasons and their attendant wonders. At times, the horses and people in this fabulous caravan become too numerous to count.
The Odysseo epic wraps up with a fantastic crescendo as the stage is inundated with 300,000 litres of water in just a few minutes. A vertiginous virtual waterfall overhangs the resulting lake, in which horses, riders and artists join to frolic, leaving behind them the traces of their splashes and an astonished audience.
A show that feeds the soul
Although the audacity, inventiveness and monumental scope of Cavalia’s new creation may boggle the mind, the essence of this magnificent equestrian odyssey lies elsewhere. Beyond the impressive technical display and equestrian and acrobatic numbers that are unlike anything ever seen on stage, Odysseo is first and foremost a work that feeds the soul. In these difficult, troubled times, Odysseo offers up something gentle, even tender. The poetry flowing from this grand adventure shines a light on a more humane world where human and horse may live in harmony. For just a few hours, the spectator sets off to discover new horizons, the limits of his imagination, and gets to experience a waking dream in a world where beauty, serenity and hope reign.
CAVALIA’S ODYSSEO WHITE BIG TOP
Standing 38 meters tall, the White Big Top is a traffic-stopping addition to the skyline of each city Odysseo performs. When visitors enter, they are immediately transported into a lavish and intimate environment reminiscent of any permanent theatre.
Following the instant success of the first Cavalia show in 2003, Latourelle began to dream of how to break through the limitations of a big top tent. The biggest challenge was to open up the performance area. Latourelle knew that such unprecedented flexibility would allow him to showcase more horses and acrobats to create mind-boggling scenes. This involved removing supporting masts from the stage, a common staging issue in tent shows. A specially-designed big top was created in Europe, where the weight of the structure shifted from masts to three arches above the tent. The Italian firm Canobbio, in collaboration with Artistic Director Normand Latourelle, designed the tent and supervised construction. Asteo of France and Genivar of Canada supervised engineering operations. The arches that support the massive structure were built by Show Canada.
More than twice the size of the structure created for Cavalia’s original production, the White Big Top is the size of two NFL football fields. The 1,626 square metres stage, larger than a hockey rink and the 15 meters wide backstage area offer a vast playground for more than 30 cantering horses. The grandiose stage also offers incredible possibilities for large-scale staging.
A total of five tents comprise the Odysseo village. The White Big Top houses the stage and backstage, seating and lobby areas under a single roof. A Rendez-Vous tent hosts VIP ticket holders for dinner, an open bar and photo opportunities with the artists. This package includes a private tour of the stables and the best seats in the house. The horses live in a climatecontrolled stable tent complete with showers, tack shop and a blacksmith department. Between the stables and White Big Top, the Warm-Up tent is where the riders rehearse with the horses before and after the show. This area also includes wardrobe, makeup and dressing areas for the two-legged artists. A staff kitchen tent prepares more than 600 meals daily.
FUN FACTS
Odysseo features 70 horses of 14 different breeds including the Appaloosa, Arabian, Canadian, Criollo, Holsteiner, Lusitano, Oldenburg, Paint Horse, Percheron, Quarter Horse, Selle français, Purebred (P.R.E.), Warmblood and Lipizzan.
The horses are from Spain, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, The United States and Canada.
There are 45 artists – riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians.
The artists are from around the world including the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, Belgium, Guinea, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Japan and Poland.
There are 350 costumes and 100 pairs of shoes and boots in the show. Artists may have up to seven different costumes.
An artist may have no more than 30 seconds to do a quick costume change between numbers.
A team of 13 dressmakers, one property master, one designer and one shoemaker worked in the Cavalia studios to create the costumes.
Materials used in the costumes include linen, silk, cotton, leather and some imitation fur. The use of natural fibers gives the clothes sheen and lets them fall in a way that synthetic fibers simply cannot match.
The costumes are adapted to the artists’ needs, especially those of the acrobats and riders, to facilitate their onstage movement while not compromising their appearance.
The on-tour costume department consists of one wardrobe person and three dressers who launders, mends and cares for the costumes. At times during the show, they juggle 15 simultaneous wardrobe changes. They have two sewing machines, one shoe-repair machine and one overlock machine.
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Heat Fest Comfort Food Festival Toronto Distillery District
Heat Fest 2015 brings comfort food to Toronto on Monday, February 16
TORONTO, Feb 13, 2015 – On Monday, February 16, 2015, the ‘who’s-who’ of food trucks will celebrate Toronto’s first Heat Fest- A Great Canadian Comfort Food Festival. This event is to raise funds for KidzCan, a children’s charity, which supports disadvantaged children by hosting and funding healthy eating events across Toronto. Sponsored by The Distillery Group, Mavi Travel and Tours and Marty Galin, the highly anticipated family day event will be held at the Historic Distillery District, which will become a winter gathering of some of the city’s most delicious food truck’s, ‘Heatfest Specials” and fitness activities to help families stay warm. The event will begin with Sugar Hoops, followed by Jazz Funk with Gillian Bartoluccia, before moving onto Latin Dance Mix, Yoga Fitness and Creative Movements. Chef and “Spice master” Greg Couillard will be serving up some spicy Fusion Creations with the exciting new catering company Saucy Affairs alongside participating food trucks and restaurants: Mr. Corn, Wickedly Sinful, Buster’s Sea Cove, Mavi Cuisine, Marty G’s Pies, KidzCan and Shalit Food.
“This years goal is to share the enjoyment and excitement of healthy living with families across Toronto. We are expecting to attract over 10,000 tourists and local families,” said Marty Galin President of KidzCan and Selma Gold, President of Mavi Travel and Tours and Vice President of KidzCan. “It will bring new hope to Toronto children who are struggling with poor eating habits and hunger. It is an opportunity for Toronto’s families, to come together in support young children who struggle daily to have food. We are hoping to raise thousands of dollars to support healthy eating events for young children. We are excited to be apart of such an amazing event!”
EVENT DETAILS: What: Heat Fest Comfort Food Festival
Where: The Historic Distillery District
Who: Toronto ‘who’s-who’ of food trucks, including Wickedly Sinful, Saucy Affairs and fusion dishes by Chef Greg Coulliard.
Why: To raise funds for the KidzCan and support healthy food events for young disadvantaged children across Toronto. About KidzCan: It is shocking to know that hungry strikes even our youngest Canadians. According to Food Banks Canada, nearly 900,000 Canadians are assisted by food banks each month. Thirty-eight per cent of those helped by food banks are children and youth and 11 per cent are Aboriginal (compared to 4.3 per cent of the total population). KidzCan supports the health and wellbeing of young children across Toronto through education and awareness around healthy eating. KidzCan continues to encourage children to make healthy food choices while enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Great appreciation goes to Shalit Food that is a major sponsor of KidzCan.
Black History Month’s Spirits & Spice Marche Brookfield Toronto
BLACK HISTORY MONTH’S CULINARY EVENT
The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation hosts a week of Caribbean delicacies and delights during Black History Month At Marché Brookfield Place Featuring: Celebrity Chef La-toya Fagon
January 25, 2015. Toronto ON – Black History Month’s Culinary Event — Spirits & Spice — takes place February 2 – February 8 at the Marché Toronto, Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto. This is a fund raising food festival for the Caribbean Scholarship Foundation and features the exotic cuisine of Caribbean Canadian chef La-toya Fagon.
This Black History Month festival is exclusive to Marché Toronto. The restaurant and the Caribbean Canadian community invites the city to enjoy the warm aromas, pulsating rhythms and spicy tastes and drinks of the islands. During Spirits & Spice, Marché will feature a selection of Caribbean dishes featuring Grace Kennedy (GK) products created by Chef La-toya Fagon alongside its usual menu items. The food is cooked right before patrons’ eyes with seasonal products from the Caribbean. The GK Grilling station featuring Grace Jerk, Rubs and Sauces is a must try for all steak and meat lovers. As well guests will find Caribbean inspired beverages and smoothies at the juice station, while, the in-restaurant bar will feature English Harbour Rum (Antigua), Carib Beer (Trinidad and Tobago) and the unique Relax Riesling and Funf 5 Riesling wine that will be paired with the island dishes. Caribbean desserts and even coffee with a Caribbean twist will be available for guest to enjoy.
Spirits & Spice week kicks off on Monday, February 2nd and ends on Sunday, February 8th. The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation (CSF) Spirits and Spice event is an annual fundraiser for the Foundation, which in December 2014 gave out $10,000 in scholarships to deserving students from the Caribbean Diaspora in Canada. Kyler Philip, Jasmine Francis, Justice Betty and Nathalee Ewers were each awarded $2,500 as part of the “Feature Leaders” Scholarship. The Future Leaders initiative is a partnership between CSF and Western Union and includes an innovative mentorship program designed to give students an added advantage in their academic pursuit. CSF is also supporting PACT as part of our 2015 community initiative. The Toronto Area based charity is dedicated to working with, supporting and empowering at-risk youth, as well as youth already in conflict with the law. Recently they have embarked on the empowerment of women in diversity communities. David Lockett is a hands-on volunteer, Co-Founder and President of the PACT Urban Peace Program, and a proud supporter of Chef Fagon a young Black woman who is making her mark as world class Chef.
Chef Fagon has been supporting PACT for the last 9 years by donating her time to teaching culinary courses. Recently with the launch of the Jean Augustine Empowerment Center, PACT cooking courses has grown with Chef Fagon teaching young women different forms of empowerment, budgeting, and nutrition. Western Union will present our Exclusive Media day which will be held on February 4 at Marche from 11:00am – 1:30pm exclusively for members of the media. Chef Fagon will do live cooking demos and attendees can taste a variety of delicacies from around the Caribbean, while sampling the region’s finest spirits beer and also some great wines. Members from CSF and PACT will be on hand to provide information about the programs and scholarship opportunities they provide.
There will be plenty of excitement on Media day and all week long with live music and giveaways. Over 30,000 patrons are expected to take part in the week long festivities, many of which will be delighted for a taste of the tropics in the heart of winter.
Black History Month’s Spirits & Spice is holding a grand finale soiree for Sophisticated Palates on February 6 at the Marche Brookfield Place 5:30pm -9:30pm. Ticket holders will experience unlimited food tastings prepared by Chef Fagon. Tickets are $35.00 Advance $45.00 at the Door
HOURS: Friday February 13, 7:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Saturday February 14, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Sunday February 15, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
CONTACT INFO: 416-469-0537, info@winterfolk.com
Toronto’s 13th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is a combination of paid and free concert stages on the Danforth, February 13 – 15, 2015. It’s an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll find the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music, emulating a multi-stage rural summer festival. More than 150 artists will be performing at four venues and five stages over three days of the long Family Day weekend. The festival will also include special tribute events, an awards ceremony, community stages and various themed musical workshops with something for everyone to enjoy. Winterfolk is the ideal event for music-lovers seeking new and exciting things to do in the Toronto.
