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2011 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Performing:
Friday July 8th -
9:00pm - 11:00pm on Main Stage


















GEORGE OLLIVER - HIT RECORDING ARTIST & JUNO NOMINATED R&B/BLUES ARTIST

Performing:
Saturday July 9th - 9:00pm - 11:00pm on Main Stage


GEORGE OLLIVER is celebrating over 21/2 decades as a professional Canadian recording artist/writer/producer and Events co-ordinator. He has had several Canadian hit records as lead singer for the lengendary " MANDALA", "GEO.OLLIVER & NATURAL GAS" and George Olliver as a SOLO ARTIST. He's also a JUNO NOMINEEE and was music director and houseband for Toronto's no.1 r&b/dance niteclub of the early 90's - "CLUB BLUENOTE". George has won "ALBUM OF THE YEAR".07 for Durham Region and a MAJA AWARD for "Song of the Year".08 from his new CD "Look Up". He's known as Canada's finest entertainer and has opened for "THE ROLLING STONES", worked along side of famous classic r&b artists such as, , "JUNIOR WALKER", HOCK WALSH, "ETTA JAMES", and WILSON PICKETT" to name a few.

His current concert/festival and recording band, "GEORGE OLLIVER & GANGBUSTER" (which was born at The Bluenote), is the hottest r&b/blues band in Toronto right now. George has performed for many of the major companies across Canada like, "TIM HORTONS", "TORONTO DOMINIO BANK"," Royal Bank", "MCDONALDS", "Remax Realty and so on. He's also played many of the major Festivals in Ontario - Oshawa Rib Fest. "Toronto Street Festival", "BEACHES JAZZ FESTIVAL", "TORONTO INTERN.FILM FESTIVAL", MISS. RIB FEST, CHUMS 50TH ANNIV. with GORDON LITEFOOT and Keith Hamphire (Nathan Philips Squ.). The band has performed at a blockbuster New Years Clelebration/06 at CASINO RAMA in Orillia, On., pe-empting the last Canadian appearance of the late King of Soul, MR. JAMES BROWN. George has just recently headlined at THE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION and was currently featured revisiting his exploits as lead singer of the the lengendary Canadian rock/r&b group "MANDALA" on the CBC TV SUPERSPECIAL "Shakin All Over", which has aired an unprecedented 10 times Canada-wide since Jan.07 because of popular demand. ROGERS TV in DURHAM REGION has aired a TV special on George's carreer on their top rated show, "ONE ON ONE" which has aired continuously since /06. George Olliver & G.O & Gangbuster have just completed blockbusting engagements at many of the major niteclubs in the GTA including CHICKEN DELI, JUKEBOX LIVE, WHISTLERS and HUGHS ROOM.

Contact:
Hunter-Hughes Productions
(905) 668-6659
Whitby, Ontario
www.georgeolliver.com


Karen Durrant as Donna Summer
Performing: Saturday July 9th - 8:00pm - 8:45pm on Main Stage

Her voice, her hair, her make up and her costumes replicate the real-life persona of Donna Summer. As a professional singer Karen’s voice can be heard on radio and on television in shows such as, Race to Freedom, the Alfred Hitchcock series, Once A Thief and many more. For the last three years she has toured in Canada, Australia, Arizona, Bermuda and many more major cities with Legends Alive. She has performed in access of 5000 people a night for corporate and inspirational shows such as, Big Sisters, McDonalds, IBM, G Motors, Bell Canada, Canada 3000, Casinos and many more.


Horovel Folk Ensemble
Performing: Saturday July 9th - 1:00pm - 1:45pm on Main Stage

In brief, you should know the following about us: our Band was established in [2006] and had been responsible for providing outstanding [Armenian Musical Performance] ever since. Our specialty is in the area [Promoting Armenian Folk Music]. Our business is located at [www.horovel.com].

Gevorg Harutiunian (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR)

Gevorg Harutiunian, also known as George Arut was born in 1950 in (the capital of Georgia) Tbilisi. George began his music education in one of the best music schools in Soviet Union, Yerevan's Music School for talented children in Armenia, studying piano and violin. He was a student of many famous composers including Alexander Harutunian, Balian, Zakian, Abrahamian, After completing Yerevan's Music School in 1965, Mr. Arut continued his education in the Musical College of Tbilisi in Georgia. Upon completion in 1970, he was accepted to Tbilisi's State Conservatory in Georgia, majoring in orchestration and composition. In 1973, George started an ongoing project with Aram Khachaturian that quickly developed into a very close friendship. In 1976 Mr. Arut continued his education through correspondence at Moscow's State Conservatory in Russia. In that same year George became a member of The Union of Composers of the Soviet Union. In 1981, Mr. Arut received his diploma from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. From 1990-1991 Mr. Arut worked with the Jerusalem Symphonic Orchestra in Jerusalem as an arranger, musician and conductor. In 1993 he moved to Toronto, Canada and continued his contribution to music in Canadian culture as a teacher, arranger and composer.


JAMESKING BAND
Performing: Sunday July 10th - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
on Main Stage

Toronto’s Jamesking delivers a melodic and lyrical fusion of pop, rock and neo-soul inspired by a time when popular R&B was a means of musical expression – not a formula. 

Comprised of four experienced and highly coveted musicians and songwriters, the band features founder and composer Damir “Duff” Demirovic on guitar, Bryant on bass, Vlada Mladenovic on drums and is fronted by the sultry lead vocals of Gyles. Each member brings different skills and passions to the table and together define the unique sound of Jamesking by creating intricate, smooth, hip and relevant music that is just the right mix of old school R&B with a modern pop twist. 

myspace.com/jameskingcrew


DIANE RAESIDE
Performing: Saturday July 9th - 6:45pm - 7:45pm on Main Stage

“A Real Canadian Talent”This operatically inspired Scarborough native grew up in a close-knit family of Scottish heritage.Throughout her teen and school years, Diane actively participated in musical theatre and performed in a number of bands. This Juno nominated artist has also received numerous other awards and accolades stemming from her sterling appearances at many open singing contests and competitions in the early years. Diane’s euphonious bloodlines wind their way back even further to her ancestral home in Scotland. Her vocal prowess at singing contests enabled her to follow those roots when she won an all-expenses paid trip overseas courtesy of Guinness Labatt’s, which won her a memorable award prize of a trip back to her heritage with a visit to Scotland, England and Ireland. Upon returning she embarked on a recording career. Diane has also been to Nashville to appear on The Nashville Network’s “BE A STAR” competition. Diane was nominated as Outstanding New Artist at the “RPM Big Country Awards”.


Lu Dancing Studio


Lu Dance Group has established a high reputation in the Greater Toronto Area and have participated in the Chinese Spring Festival Party and other large community performances to great acclaim. The director’s choreography is innovative, and full of national characteristics, and a multi-cultural color, while the children dance choreography is energetic and playful. Here, through dance training, students’ image, temperament, manners are greatly improved,

and not only learned to dance, and cultivate the aesthetic, but also enhanced self-confidence, slowly accumulating the  concept of aesthetics and artistic practice in daily life. This time, the children performed a dance of <doll of clay "," Swallow”, folk dance: <beautiful place "," Torch Festival”.

鹭舞蹈团自成立以来,已经在大多伦多地区建立起极高的声誉,曾多次参加华人社团的春节晚会等大型演出活动,好评如潮. 编导演出的节目,内容新颖,富有民族特色,并具多元文化色彩, 而编排的儿童舞蹈更是充满活力和童趣.在这里学员们通过跳舞训练,形象,气质,举止都大大改观,不仅学会了舞蹈,培养了审美观,而且增强了自信心,潜移默化地将美学和艺术的理念实践於日常的生活。

 本次演出的节目有儿童舞蹈<泥娃娃>, <小燕子>, 民族舞蹈:<美丽的地方>,<火把节>.

Performing:
Sunday July 10th - 1:00pm - 1:45pm on Main Stage
Sunday July 10th - 2:30pm - 3:00pm on Street Stage




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Performing:
Friday July 8th - 9:00pm - 10:00pm on Street Stage

Hoop Toronto
STREET STAGE JULY 8TH, 9:00PM

Hoop Toronto's Sadie Spins and crew will be busy whirling and twirling at the "Street Stage" during Taste of Lawrence. The Hoop Fire performance is one not to miss as well as the LED Glow in the Hoop Workshops for families. Bring the whole family down for a fire show and interactive LED hooping workshop for all to enjoy.







EACH KID GETS THEIR OWN BUBBLE !

Minimum age = 5
Max weight = 200 pounds

CANADA BUBBLES
ON THE AVENUE ALL WEEKEND LONG!!!

WALK ON WATER! (without getting wet!)
Have you ever wanted to know what walking on water feels like?... Then you have to try this!...A huge transparent bubble is placed over water with you in it. The bubble spins much like a hamster wheel and the water acts as a soft cushion - as you run, walk or fall trying! You will have a blast! Physical, healthy and fun for all ages, CANADA BUBBLES is a new and unique experience that you probably want to try again and again.

So far this summer CANADA BUBBLES will be at the following events:
-The Mississauga Waterfront Festival
-Its Your Festival in Hamilton
-Taste of Lawrence in Toronto
-Brazilfest in Toronto
-Foodfest in London
-Ribfest in Windsor
-Fallfest in London

RATES
$10 for 1 kid for 5 minutes

G
ROUP RATES
$15 for 2 kids for 5 minutes
$20 for 3 kids for 5 minutes

Thanks,
Matias
CANADA BUBBLES
416 825 2993
contactmatias@hotmail.com






GTA Midways

355 Horner Ave.,
Etobicoke, ON M8W 1Z7

Ticket prices for rides are:
-$1.75 per ticket
-$30.00 for 20 pack
-$55.00 for 40 pack


Ticket requirements for the various types of rides are:
Inflatables/bouncers - 1 ticket
Kiddie Rides - 2 tickets
Major attraction rides- 3 tickets
(Height requirement must be above 48")
Spectacular rides- 4 tickets

Ph: 416-255-5556
Fax: 416-255-9624


www.gtamidways.com




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Performing:
Saturday July 9th -
8:00pm - 10:30pm
on Street Stage


Dancing Under the Stars:
Brought to you by Asia EXPO

Dancing under the stars is a show not to be missed!!! This extravaganza of dance will highlight the following ballroom and cultural styles on the dance floor. Line dancing, Latin dance, Hip hop and Bollywood. This show will feature three power house singing performance including an array of Magic showcases in between. If you thought you were only going to watch these talented dancers perform, think again!! We want everyone to join in on the fun with the "LIVE Jam with Trinity Band".


JUSTIN BIEBER Tribute

LANDON HOLMES, is probably one of the top and hottest tribute to Justin Bieber. Called by the Mississauga News in an article by J. Chin 'BIEBERS CLONE'.http://www.mississauga.com/what's%20on/article/920467--bieber-clone-at-stage-west

His looks, costumes and voice are so identical, that when he is out, people ask him if he is "the Bieber".
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http://biebermaniacanada.webstarts.com/
Performing:

Saturday July 9th -
2:30pm - 3:00pm & 3:30pm - 4:00pm
on Street Stage


Performing:

Friday July 8th -
6:30pm -7:00pm on
Street Stage

Master Lee Chi Wai
from Chung Wah Kung Fu International System

Master Lee is one of nine elite proponents chosen to represent different classical martial disciplines.Selected by World Kobudo Federation as “International WKF Master of Combat”.Venezuela National Honor of Merit Award for Contribution and Research in Material Arts (He is the first outsider of Venezuela to ever receive this rank).Asian American Outstanding Lifetime Achievement AwardMaster Lee and his disciples will perform different style classical material arts on stage.




The Youth Mobilizer Employment Resource and Recreational Centre

The Youth Mobilizer Employment Resource and Recreational Centre consists of a truck and a trailer that is powered by a generator. The trailer can accommodate between ten-twelve persons comfortably. The trailer has a dual purpose where it operates as an employment resource office and a recreational centre for at risk youth. The recreational component of the mobilizer is equipped with skateboard ramps and skateboards, basketball, volleyball and street hockey equipment, and video and board games.

The Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough seeks to provide neighbourhood solutions to community and social needs through its flagship social, recreational facility and its local neighbourhood satellite locations. For the past 50 years, the Club has pursued a determined approach towards providing accessible and quality early childhood development and youth programming, utilizing a holistic approach to its prevention mandate. The Club, at present, addresses all facets of child, youth and family development.

The space required for the Trailer and skateboard ramps is 40 x 20 feet with a 30 foot trailer that will have laptops, computer games, borad games etc.




*Programming subject to change without notice

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