Levetto Liberty Village Grand Opening Toronto

Levetto Liberty Village Grand Opening Toronto

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Levetto Liberty Village Grand Opening Toronto
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Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival 2015

Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival 2015

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Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival
Returns Family Day Long Weekend
February 13 – 15, 2015
www.winterfolk.com

WHAT: Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival

WHERE: The Danforth:
Black Swan Tavern (two stages), 154 Danforth Avenue, 416-469-0537 http://www.torontopubs.com/pub/blackswan
Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Avenue, 416-778-1804 www.allens.to/dora/
Terri O’s, 185 Danforth Avenue, 416-462-0038, http://www.torontopubs.com/pub/terrios
Globe Bistro (upstairs lounge), 124 Danforth Avenue, 416-466-2000 http://www.globebistro.com/

WHEN: February 13 – 15, 2015

$$: Combination of paid and free concert stages

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.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABetterWorldOrg
Hashtag: #Winterfolk2015
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winterfolk-A-Better-World/115302915190784

Chair Affair Palais Royale Toronto

Chair Affair Palais Royale Toronto

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Chair Affair is our annual auction based gala and fundraiser where we team up with prominent artists and designers to repurpose and reimagine old chairs, with all proceeds going towards expanding our social enterprise and charity. The event took place on November 12, at Palais Royale.

WE TRANSFER GENTLY USED FURNITURE DONATED BY YOU TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ESCAPING ABUSIVE SITUATIONS, AND REFUGEES & NEWCOMERS TO CANADA

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Flanders Fields, a place to remember, a place to visit

Flanders Fields, a place to remember, a place to visit

Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit one of the best WWI exhibitions ever presented in North America. Brought to you by Visit Flanders and the Canadian War Museum. “Fighting in Flanders – Gas. Mud. Memory.” opens at the War Museum!

From November 7, 2014 until April 26, 2015, find out how Canadians in Belgium adapted to significant First World War battlefield challenges ― from the first lethal use of poison gas in the Second Battle of Ypres to the hellish mud of Passchendaele.

Learn more about the famous poem “In ” and explore how Canadians and Belgians remember and commemorate the First World War (from the early 1920s to today).

VISITFLANDERS is the tourist office of Flanders, the northern region of Belgium. We invest in the development and promotion of Flanders-Brussels as a top tourist destination. Enjoy authentic Flemish food and join Beer Expert, Jordan St. John, for a beer tasting of some of Belgium’s finest beer.

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THE ART OF BUILDING A BUNKER

THE ART OF BUILDING A BUNKER

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Factory Theatre and QuipTake present THE ART OF BUILDING A BUNKER Written by Adam Lazarus and Guillermo Verdecchia WARNING: A play about sensitivity training that is anything but sensitive On Stage October 11 to November 2, 2014 Factory Theatre launches its 45th season with the main stage world premiere of THE ART OF BUILDING ABUNKER in partnership with QuipTake. This one-man tour-de-force is co-written and directed by Guillermo Verdecchia and co-written and starring Adam Lazarus. First seen in 2013 at SummerWorks Festival, the show was heralded by Torontoist.com, The Grid, BlogTO and Artvox.ca as one of the best of the Festival, as well as named Best of the Fest for Outstanding Production, Performance and Direction by NOW Magazine. THE ART OF BUILDING A BUNKER is a viciously funny and tragic story recounting a week in the life of your average Elvis as he endures mandatory workplace sensitivity training. Elvis finds himself surrounded by a group of characters that is diversely bizarre and bizarrely diverse, all portrayed by Adam Lazarus with a sharp wit and comic genius. THE ART OF BUILDING A BUNKER is an equal opportunity satire where nothing is sacred and no one is spared.     more toronto theater

Canadian Urban Music Conference

Canadian Urban Music Conference

Journalists, Record Label Executives, Managers, Producers, and Publishers, Booking agent, corporate sponsors, A&R and other members of the community are invited to The Young & Poppin’ Music Showcase and Awards, all which will takes place on Saturday October 11th 2014. The conference is being held at THE BRAM & BLUMA APPEL SALON inside the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street). The showcase is being held later the same evening at Adelaide Hall (250 Adelaide Street West).

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About the conference:
The Canadian Urban Music Conference is a celebration of a new generation of Canadian talent and powerful industry leaders on the cutting edge of city-inspired genres of music. Join the Revolution! The annual Canadian Urban Music Conference is Canada’s first city-style music conference with intimate and interactive seminars, A&R feedback sessions, VIP events at Private Members Clubs and live concerts for cutting edge music including Pop, Hip-hop, R&B, Reggae and African popular music. It provides music professionals with the tools to create communicate and participate in this global multi-billion dollar music industry. It consists of a series of intimate and interactive workshops, A&R meetings, live concerts, networking lunches and private VIP cocktail events. CUMC is committed to giving professionals a competitive edge and a truly revolutionary way to Network…Learn…and do Business

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CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2014

CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2014

THE 38th ANNUAL 

September 4 – 14, 2014
LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES!
September 6 – 7, 2014 • FREE ADMISSION • RAIN OR SHINE
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The Cabbagetown BIA is proud to present the 38th annual Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts, set for September 4 – 14, highlighting live outdoor music and entertainment on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7. Over the two days, the festival will close down Parliament Street from Wellesley Street south to Gerrard Street East to showcase the very best of what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food prepared by local restaurants, music by Toronto’s finest talent, live theatre performances, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, buskers and more!

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The festival officially begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and continues Sunday at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the festival hosts an opening ceremony at the TD Bank, on the corner of Parliament and Carlton Streets. “This years festival will see bands up and down the streets, children’s zones, artist vendors and every conceivable amusement for all ages,” says Lido Chilelli, festival programmer and co-ordinator.”

This year’s exciting line-up of musical performers will include the sounds of jazz, R&B, funk music as well as all your favourite oldies from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. With over 30 bands performing at 13 participating venues, the weekend promises to bring an eclectic mix of artists sure to satisfy everyone’s musical tastes. Some of our featured artists include: Johannes Linstead, Puente Del Diablo, Nightfly, Neil Chapman, Quincy Bullen, Toronto All Star Big Band, Project Phoenix, Patrick Tevlin’s New Orleans Rhythm, Go Freddy Go, St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra, Imbayakunas and more to follow! For a full schedule of these performances please find below.

To add to the excitement, there will also be a children’s fun zone supplied by Astro Amusements and a sports zone featuring Little Kickers Soccer Camp, Pan American Games Village and Maple Leaf Sports. The festival will also host well-known Toronto buskers like Silver Elvis and Johnny Scat.

This year, the famous 35th Annual Blair’s Run is taking place on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., which brings runners from local streets and all over the GTA in support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.

Chilelli and his team will be bringing a festival to remember this September. Lido is a household name in the world of festival and event organizing. He is the founder of the Beaches International Jazz Festival (which now attracts a million plus visitors) and organizes numerous events throughout the province.

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In addition to all of the extensive programming at the festival, the Cabbagetown BIA will also host community events leading up to and after the festival. These include; One Night in Cabbagetown Dining Experience on Thursday Sept 4, The 22nd Annual Cabbagetown Short Film and Video Festival on Friday Sept 5 and Cabbagetown Tour of Homes on Sunday Sept 14.

SCHEDULE OF THE 2014 CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
One Night in Cabbagetown Dining Experience
Begins at 7 p.m. until closing time
Now in its third year this event has proven to be a crowd favourite. Experience Cabbagetown’s restaurants and pubs. A $10 ticket gets you four tasty and delicious samples at your choice of participating venues. For details, visit: One Night in Cabbagetown

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
The 22nd Annual Cabbagetown Short Film and Video Festival
Begins at 7 p.m.
Location: Winchester St. Theatre, 80 Winchester St.
Films from around the world and around the corner. Purchase tickets early, it always sells out! For Advance Tickets, purchase at the Cabbagetown BIA office (237 Carlton Street) between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. For further details visit: www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com.

Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Sale in Riverdale Park
Begins at 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6 6:10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 7:10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The juried Arts and Crafts Show returns for its 25th edition to Riverdale Park. For complete details visit:
www.cabbagetownartandcrafts.org

Cabbagetown Theatre Company*
7:30 p.m. performance
Saturday, Sept. 6 Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
*Shows run 30 minutes.

Live theatre for families of all ages staged in the beautiful chapel at the Necropolis, on Winchester Street across from Riverdale Park. For further information please contact info@cabbagetowntheatre.com or call 416-653-5870. For details visit www.cabbagetowntheatre.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
Opening Ceremony
The festivities will take place on the northeast corner of Carlton Street and Parliament Street at 1 p.m.

Children’s Fun Zone
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A special place just for kids – to have fun and express their creativity, returns to Parliament and Gerrard Streets after its successful inaugural year. A children’s fun zone is presented by Astro Amusements, “The finest in midway entertainment for festivals, fairs and street parties!”

The Riverdale Farm Fall Festival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
From a day-long corn roast to a chicken calling contest – enjoy the delights of the Riverdale Farm. For details visit:
www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks/riverdale-farm

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Nettleships Hardware, 576 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Warren James
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Silver Elvis
Esso Gas Station, 581 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Hudu Rising Blues Band
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Samba Squad
Pizza Pizza, 560 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Inspired Souls
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Inspired Souls
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Turks
Winchester Hotel, 51A Winchester Street
12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Imbayakunas
LCBO, 512 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Quincy Bullen
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Project Phoenix
Starbucks, 492 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Buskers
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jim Heineman
TD Bank, 493 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. TABB
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Johannes Linstead
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Snooky Tymes
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Erin McCallum
The Warehouse Mission, 252A Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Warehouse Mission Band
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Johnny Scaggs
Epicure, 473 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Jazz Biscuits
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Puente Del Diablo
House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Go Freddie Go
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nightfly
Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cabbagetown Steve and The Code Green Band
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. ZedHead with Neil Chapman and The Fogman
Local Guest, 424 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Best of Local Guest
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sara B and the Booth Boyz
420 Smokehouse, 420 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Discovery of the Arts Combos
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Patrick Tevlin’s New Orleans Rhythm

NOTE: bands and times are subject to change without notice. All performances rain or shine.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7
Blair’s Run
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Race time is 9:30 a.m.
The 35th annual mini-marathon kicks off the Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts activities with an early morning run to raise funds in support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Nettleships Hardware, 576 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Warren James
Silver Elvis
Esso Gas Station, 581 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Hudu Rising Blues Band
Samba Squad
Pizza Pizza, 560 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Inspired Souls
The Turks
Winchester Hotel, 51A Winchester Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Imbayakunas
LCBO, 512 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Quincy Bullen
Project Phoenix
Starbucks, 492 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jim Heineman
TD Bank, 493 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Johannes Linstead
Dr. Draw
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Snooky Tymes
Erin McCallum
The Warehouse Mission, 252 A Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Johnny Scaggs
The Warehouse Mission Band
Epicure, 473 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Puente Del Diablo
House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Go Freddie Go
Nightfly
Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. ZedHead with Neil Chapman and The Fogman
Local Guest, 424 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Best of Local Guest
Sara B and the Booth Boyz
420 Smokehouse, 420 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Patrick Tevlin’s New Orleans Rhythm
Discovery of the Arts Combos

NOTE: bands and times are subject to change without notice. All performances – rain or shine.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14
Cabbagetown Tour of Homes
The 2014 tour features several whimsical beautiful interiors. This year, this self-guided tour also steps into the history of public housing in Toronto. Begin and finish at any home on the tour. While strolling the shaded sidewalks, enjoy the variety of exceptional front gardens. A glass medallion in the garden indicates a previous winner of the friendly garden competition called Streetscapes in Bloom. Take a break at the local restaurants many offering special deals to ticket holders. Other special offers from local retailers also appear on the ticket: www.cabbagetownpa.ca.

15th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest Toronto

15th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest Toronto

MORE THAN BUSKERS at Scotiabank BuskerFest!

in support of Epilepsy Toronto

August 21-24, 2014 throughout the Downtown Yonge Neighbourhood

(Queen St. to College St. and surrounding areas)

 

Toronto, August 7, 2014 – Scotiabank BuskerFest in support of Epilepsy Toronto returns to the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood with more than 160 of the world’s top street performers in over 70 acts. North America’s largest street performers festival, and the world’s largest epilepsy event, takes place along Yonge Street from Queen Street to College Street and surrounding areas from August 21-24.

With six Guinness world records, three World Champions and a sky high list of awards, this year’s lineup of performers at Scotiabank BuskerFest are a real bunch of over-achievers. Last year an estimated 1.5 million people attended the festival, and organizers are expecting at least as many this year who will be entertained by world-class street artists from around the globe – from Canada and the U.S., and as far away as Australia, Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom – performing on 16 pitches, noon to night.

Audiences will be dazzled and charmed by acrobatics, balloon twisting, beatboxing, chainsaw juggling, fire-hula hooping, body contortion, belly dancing, tango dancing, sleight of hand, Chinese pole, Russian bar, Hungarian whip-cracking, teeterboard, cyr wheel, straight jacket escapes, skateboard stunts and much more as performers descend on the country’s most populous city for four days and nights of silliness and spectacle in support of a great cause. There is something for all ages from specialty children’s events to late-night fire performances and live music.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AND INFORMATION

The festival features MORE THAN BUSKERS, with special services and events, including the Scotiabank BuskerBall and Scotiabank BuskerPlay Kids Zone, offering a variety of fun activities for children.

o       SCOTIABANK BUSKERFEST/EPILEPSY TORONTO OPEN THE TSX
Monday, August 18 – Scotiabank BuskerFest and Epilepsy Toronto representatives open the Toronto Stock Exchange at the TMX Broadcast Centre at 9:30am. It’s far from business-as-usual when buskers are on the scene!

o        SIXTH ANNUAL SCOTIABANK BUSKERBALL
Tuesday, August 19 – The sixth annual Scotiabank BuskerBall (6pm-10pm) kicks off Scotiabank BuskerFest with an evening of glamour, giggles and gastronomic delights, along with live and silent auctions and an intimate preview of the world’s most spectacular and unique performers headlining this year’s festival! CTV News anchor Andria Case hosts the event and co-chairs along with John Doig, Scotiabank Chief Marketing Officer. The event aesthetic will be created by interior designers Glen Peloso and Jamie Alexander of “Make Room for Living.” Scotiabank BuskerBall takes places at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens). Tickets for this fundraiser are $150 with all proceeds going to Epilepsy Toronto.

o      SCOTIABANK BUSKERFEST LAUNCH
Thursday, August 21 – The Festival Media Launch features special performances to delight and astound the crowd, beginning at noon at Yonge-Dundas Square. Look for the high-spirited stilt drummers of Toronto’s afro-Brazilian MaracaTALL, the thrilling acrobats of California’s Flying Tortillas, Quebec’s dazzling acrobatic duo Les Vitamins, zany Australian comic vaudevillian Mr Spin and more!

o    A New Heart of the Festival – EPILEPSY TORONTO BENEFITS
For the first time ever, the Scotiabank Stage in Yonge-Dundas Square will become the charitable epicenter of the festival. All proceeds raised by performers in the square throughout the festival are being generously donated to Epilepsy Toronto. On the opening day, Thursday August 21, Scotiabank will match every dollar collected in the square.
o       METRO PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
The announcement of this year’s audience-selected Metro People’s Choice Award winner will take place on the Scotiabank Stage in Yonge-Dundas Square during the final performance by festival favourite, violinist extraordinaire Dr Draw, who will be premiering the world’s only fully digital violin. The Metro Award gives the winning busker an automatic invite back to next year’s festival. Complete a ballot or vote online to be entered in a draw to win a Beats Pill (wireless speakers) by Dr. Dre. Drop by the Epilepsy Toronto Info Booth in Yonge-Dundas Square
o      ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS
Scotiabank BuskerPlay Kids Zone, located in Trinity Square Park (behind the Eaton Centre – accessible from Bay, Dundas and Albert Streets or through the mall), has wonderful activities for kids: face painting, balloon twisting, music, free workshops for kids in the Scotiabank Tent, free Hoola Hooping and Devil Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent and busker acts from an incredible line up of international performers, geared especially to the family audience. Among the fantastic acts are absurdist clown Ale Risorio from Spain and his bag full of strange and wonderful props; Italy’s very charming ‘One-Man Band’ Lorenzo Gianmario Galli; teenage yoyo whiz Kohel Mintz and Californian break-dancers and acrobats the Flying Tortillas.

o    SCOTIABANK BUSKERFEST ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Epilepsy Toronto is working to ensure all visitors enjoy the festival with ease. At the BuskerAccess Tent, located in Yonge-Dundas Square (near the festival Info Tent), visitors with disabilities are provided with assistance such as an escort to one of the accessible stages by accessibility volunteers, wearing an identifiable accessibility symbol on their shirts. Non-verbal performances happen each day throughout the festival. Ale Risorio, Ikeda Yosuke and CiRcO LoCo perform on the main stage pitches, Bence Sarkadi: The Budapest Marionettes and Woody perform at fly pitches throughout the festival grounds and BLANKO andChasseur de Rêves perform daily in Yonge-Dundas Square. Additionally, on Thursday, Aug 21, from 5pm – 8pm, benefit performances on the Scotiabank Stage in Yonge-Dundas Square will be accompanied by ASL interpretation.

o    BIKE VALET
The Downtown Yonge BIA has introduced a free bike valet program for key events – including Scotiabank BuskerFest. Guests can drop off their bike, receive a ticket stub and pick it up when they leave. The valet is located on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Yonge Street and Bay Street. Just look for the Downtown Yonge BIA flag and the Cycle Toronto tent.

15th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest

in support of Epilepsy Toronto

Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24, 2014

throughout the Downtown Yonge Neighbourhood:

Yonge Street all the way from Queen to College and surrounding areas

(including Trinity Square Park, Yonge-Dundas Square and Gould St.)

 

Thursday noon – 11pm; Friday noon – 11pm; Saturday 11am – 11pm; Sunday 11am – 8pm

Admission is by voluntary donation to Epilepsy Toronto.

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About Scotiabank BuskerFest
Since its inception in 2000, Scotiabank BuskerFest has featured hundreds of the best street performers from around the world, hosted millions of amazed spectators and helped raise much-needed funds for Epilepsy Toronto, a charitable organization that provides services to those living with epilepsy and their families. Scotiabank BuskerFest is the largest street performers’ festival in North America and is the largest Epilepsy awareness-raising event in the world.

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Infinithéâtre Kafka Ape August 7-17 Gladstone Hotel

Infinithéâtre Kafka Ape August 7-17 Gladstone Hotel

 

Infinithéâtre’s Kafka’s Ape
runs August 7-17 at the Gladstone Hotel

Montreal’s Infinithéâtre presents
Kafka’s Ape
as part of SummerWorks

Based on Franz Kafka’s A Report to an Academy
Adapted and Directed by Guy Sprung

Starring Howard Rosenstein

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Toronto, August 1, 2014 – Montreal’s Infinithéâtre proudly presents the Toronto premiere of its critically acclaimed Kafka’s Ape as part of the Mainstage Series at the SummerWorks Performance Festival and runs August 7-17 at the Gladstone Hotel, a site-specific venue of SummerWorks.

“Howard Rosenstein knocks it out of the park in the title role. Bravo!” – Pat Donnelly of Montreal Gazette

Based on Franz Kafka’s short story A Report to an Academy (1917), and adapted by director Guy Sprung from the original German, Kafka’s Ape upends the notion of civilization and what it means to be human in a world of routinized inhumanity. An unnerving satire on “otherness” and the compounding growth of private military companies, Kafka’s Ape stars Howard Rosenstein as keynote speaker – and primate – Mr. Redpeter in a theatrical tour-de-force performance. Alexandra Montagnese enthrallingly plays the silent role of Mrs. Redpeter.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is widely celebrated as one of the most important writers of the 20th century. Written during the darkest hours of the Great War (whose centenary is being marked across the globe this summer), Kafka’s A Report to an Academy (Ein Bericht für eine Academie) is a tale of a captured simian turned into a celebrated variety show act. In Sprung’s scathing adaptation, Redpeter ends up as a distinguished member of the “private security industry,” one of the biggest growth industries of the 21st century. In place of the “report to an academy” of early 20th century scientists, Sprung presents “a keynote address” to the shareholders of a fictitious private military corporation, Graywater.

After his capture in the African jungle, the ape Redpeter realizes his only escape route is to become a walking, talking, spitting, hard-drinking member of the “Peace Industry,” the entrepreneurial world of mercenary soldiers. In his keynote address to Graywater’s annual general meeting detailing the journey of his enforced evolution from Apehood to Humanhood, Mr. Redpeter embodies the irony that he is perhaps now more animalistic and less human than he ever was as a “lower” primate.
“I deliberately don’t use the word ‘freedom’. ‘Freedom’ is a powerfully seductive word which your so-called civilized world uses very cleverly, very effectively, to entrap and occupy whole continents.” – Redpeter

Kafka’s central thesis in his satire on forced assimilation – that other animals have a dignity and a respect for Mother Nature and their own species that Homo sapiens have lost – has been nudged into the 21st century. “When Kafka first wrote this short story, millions of human beings were coerced into an orgy of killing each other, proving Homo sapiens to be vastly superior to gorillas and chimpanzees when it came to mass murder and genocide. Ironically, one of the largest of the private military corporations doing business with the American government today is called Academi, formerly known as Blackwater. In a sense, it still is a report to an Academy. Was Kafka able to see into the future?” queries Sprung.
Movement coaches Anana Rydvald and Zach Fraser (also Assistant Director) helped the actors find the “ape” in themselves. Sound Design and Video is by Nikita U, Creature Makeup Design by Vladamir Cara. An excerpt from the play can be found here: http://www.infinitheatre.com/kafkas-ape.html

Founded in 1988 as Theatre 1774, Infinithéâtre’s mission is to develop, produce and broker new Québec theatre that is as entertaining as it is relevant, beginning with the belief that live theatre is an essential part of society’s democratic discourse and that great theatre speaks to and about its own community. Artistic Director Guy Sprung is a Montreal director, writer and actor who has been practicing his craft for over 40 years. Mr. Sprung was the co-founder of Toronto’s Canadian Stage, a dream he and the late Bill Glassco, who was running CentreStage at the time, together made a reality. As Artistic Director of the other of Canadian Stage’s precursors, Toronto Free Theatre, one of Sprung’s legacies was the conception and founding of The Dream In High Park, Toronto’s annual pay-what-you-can outdoor Shakespearean festival. Rebranded for its 30th anniversary in 2012 as Shakespeare in High Park, this tremendously popular event continues to thrive.

About SummerWorks Performance Festival: As the largest juried performance festival in Canada featuring predominantly new Canadian work, SummerWorks programs a festival that uniquely reflects Toronto and Canada’s cultural zeitgeist. Since 1991, SummerWorks has continued to explore and respond to the needs and wants of audiences and the performance community. The festival has grown to become one of the country’s preeminent multidisciplinary hubs featuring a Music Series, Live art Series, SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program (S.L.I.P.) and the National Series, showcasing works from across Canada. The festival adds new initiatives yearly, including performance based programs such as the Performance Bar. The 2014 SummerWorks Performance Festival runs August 7-17. Visit http://summerworks.ca/2014/ .