2 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2006 In This Issue

4 FROM THE EDITOR Joey Cee 5 SCHMOOZE CONTROL GALLERY with Aline Sandler 6 CNE CELEBRATES 130 YEARS Schedule of Events 8 HOTicket Concert Listings 9 HOTsports Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Argos & Toronto FC Home Game Schedules 10 SPECIAL EVENTS & SHOW GUIDE Fairs, Festivals, Galleries and Exhibitions

12 SPECIAL EVENTS NEWS 13 HOTset Guide to who is fi lming in and around Toronto

14 SUMMER & FALL FESTIVAL GUIDE 17 MOVIE MONITOR A checklist guide to this season’s hottest new movie in-theatre releases 18 CURTAINS UP! LIVE THEATRE SUPERGUIDE Current and upcoming theatre productions 21 GALAS & CHARITY BALLS Major Fundraising Events 22 VIP SOURCE Visitor’s Information Page. Instant phone directory to major entertainment venues.

THIS ISSUE INCLUDES THE OFFICIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL PROGRAM (Centre Section)

COVER STORY The Canadian National Exhibition otherwise affectionately known as The Ex turns 130 years old this year. Oh, the stories this grand old lady can tell. There’s lots to see and do during what’s considered to be the last blast of summer fun before heading back to school or work. On the cover: The RCMP Musical Ride gallops back in to the Ricoh Coliseum for the anniversary celebration. Until then, audiences are treated to the amazing daily Aerialist & Equestrian Show (Photos courtesy of Canadian National Exhibition) (Story on page 6). Also not to be missed elsewhere in the city is Cirque du Soleil’s new show Saltimbanco which runs in Toronto and Hamilton in August. (page 19) (Photo: Cirque du Soleil/Flip Publicity)

Summer 2008 HOToronto 3 Publisher and Managing Editor Joey Cee Contributing Writers Summer 2008 Annette Stallmach, Enzo Iammatteo volume 15 number 1 Lina Dhingra, Collin Baldwin, Carole Weiner Photography From the editor Aline Sandler, Tom Sandler Design, Layout & Digital Cover Graphics 17 Designs - www.17designs.com Webmaster DesignSource.com Website Editors Jennie Nickerson, Ana Cristina da Silva Facebook Group Network Director Vince Alexander Broadcast Media Division Producer Toronto becomes one big Joey Cee Summer Street Party! HOToronto Magazine is published three times a year by Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor JCO Communications Inc., 1235 Bay Street, 4th Floor, It’s not your imagination. Each summer there is more to do and see in Toronto. Everywhere you turn there Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4. is some kind of outdoor event that is being touted as the biggest and the best. There are so many festivals Tel: (416) 923-HOTO (4686) breeding from other festivals that they’ve become the offi cial block parties for most neighbourhoods. Many Fax: 905-820-9512 of them are replicated in format but each has its own distinct fl avour because most of them are culturally E-mail: [email protected] driven. This is a city of multi-culturism and no more is it evident than when you visit a festival in that particular neighbourhood. The music, the food, the shopping and the revelry. Not all festivals or street www.HOToronto.com parties are held on home territory, many are held at major public gathering places such as Harbourfront, The information on establishments and special Dundas Square, Queens Park, Mel Lastman Square and Nathan Philips Square. If you are looking to venues listed or mentioned in this publication is explore other countries without leaving your city, I highly recommend an evening out with friends or family compiled from all available, and considered to be to one of these events which are usually FREE to attend. Most of these rely heavily on any kind of weather reliable sources. The publisher does not assume as long as its not wet – which we’ve had our share of lately. Don’t let that deter you. You can always take responsibility for omissions, errors or changes printed. Every effort has been made to ensure refuge in some restaurant or café until the inclement weather blows over. accuracy of information provided at time of printing. On the other hand, sporting events have also taken hold of the city as do the dozens, or should I say Due to the nature of the venues, information may change after date of publication. hundreds, of concerts that pepper the landscape throughout the summer season. For the most part, these are not free, although you can fi nd some free daytime noon concerts or promotional events being staged This publication does not endorse or recommend periodically. the establishments listed or advertised. However, most establishments are listed on proven merit and In this issue of HOToronto Magazine, you can fi nd a lot of what you are looking for to keep you busy therefore recommended for publication. You may during the hot summer months right through to the cool autumn season. If you can’t fi nd it in this issue, notify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any changes or additions found in this publication. you can visit our website and get caught up to date with the latest concert and theatre listings, events, fundraisers and more. You owe it to yourself to get familiar with our site so that you can revisit regularly HOToronto Magazine is available at selected to fi nd what you are looking for – and not just in Toronto. Our spinoff magazine What’s On Where (online retail locations, information centres, plus selected newsstands and bookstands throughout Toronto only) will link you to more than a dozen cities in southern Ontario with valuable entertainment information and the surrounding areas. Locations include including the weather report for the area. selected tourist information centres, ticket locations, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, theatres, concert This issue marks our 14th anniversary. Since 1994 Hotoronto Magazine has become the source for venues and festivals, record stores and tourist entertainment information when planning a visit to Toronto. We endeavour to keep you informed on what is attractions. HOToronto Magazine is available planned for you and your visit. Unlike other magazines we look at the long term picture and let you know to tourists from Tourism Toronto (Metro Toronto what to expect up to a year from now. When we fi nd out about it – so do you. The best way to keep up to Convention & Visitors Association). Additional date is to visit our website regularly as do readers in more than 50 countries around the world. current and back copies of HOToronto Magazine are available for $4.95 plus $1.50 mailing and On behalf of my team at HOToronto, HOToronto.com and What’s On Where, we thank our dedicated handling per copy (in Canada), $6.00US (includes mailing and handling) for US orders. International readers and especially our supporting advertisers who keep us available to the world. orders $10.00US per copy. Enjoy a safe summer! No part of this publication may be reproduced, duplicated or electronically stored in part or whole Please don’t drink or talk on your cell phone and drive! without the written permission of the publisher. Paying attention pays off. © Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved. Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement #40927517 Printed in Canada WOW! Now we take you further. Find out WHAT’S ON WHERE with just a few clicks! Barrie • Orillia • Brampton • Hamilton • Markham/Unionville • Mississauga • Niagara • Oakville Oshawa • Ajax • Richmond Hill • Newmarket • St.Catharines • Vaughan/Woodbridge Click on the city of your choice under the WOW icon on the right. www.HOToronto.com

4 HOToronto Summer 2008 Aline Sandler at the BARENAKED LADIES IN ROSEDALE TO BENEFIT THE CHARITY ‘SERVE’

Just about every day of the week, the various editors and photographers of HOToronto are invited to special events taking place throughout the Canada AM’s Frank Anderson, Melanie Hunter, Cheryl McEwan (McEwan megacity. Here are some candid and not-so-candid shots by our chief- Karning Hum & Susan Terry Slobodian and Jim Sliva Regenerative Centre), Robbie photographer Aline Sandler at some of the past season’s schmooze Chong (SCPRCO) Cooper and Kelly Connacher highlights.

Tyler Stewart, singer Sarah Sarah Thomson Don Roman (President, Comedian Sean Actor Carlo Rota and Teresa Kozovski (Nascar Harmer and Seamus (Woman’s Post) and Mazda Canada Inc.) & Cullen Naznween Contractor Speedpark) and Mary Patrick O’Regan (Canada A.M.) Greg Thomson wife Marilyn (Dave & Buster’s Inc.) BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL BALL @ the MTCC

Co-chairs, (l to r) Martha Holly and Paul Miklas Martha and David Lorraine and Brian and Shirley Liviana and Commissioner Julian Shaw, Holly Miklas and Shaw Neville Kirchmann. Domelle. Fantino with Ingrid Doherty Carlsen Shirley Domelle

Natalia Anderle (Miss Barry Flatman, Jeannie Becker, Daniella Bruns and Ivan Senator Jerry Tom Barber, Cathy Boyle, Kevin DeeDee Taylor Richard and Natalie Brazil) with former co- Max and Heather Gotlie. DeSouza (husband of the late Graftstein with Kelly and Colette Barber Hannah and Rob Wachsberg chairs Max and Heather founder of the Ball Ann-Marie wife Carole Hanna Gotlieb DeSouza)

David and Felicia Deborah Firestone, John Helga Valentine with Jerome Lebrie (Escada) Jeff and Tammy Marvin Katz and Julia Mcewan Posluns and Velvet Haney George and Judy Stern and Jairo Vebtencar Rolin Lynn Raski DECADANCE: POWER BALL 10 @ THE POWER PLANT

Jay Smith (CIBC Wood Patricia and Esme Rambert, Henry Brenzel, David Lubotta, Lisa Mary Jo Eustace Jeff Stober, (Owner Lina Dhingra (KarmaPro) Roger Gundy) & Jane Corkin Richard Fogle Nicholas Mellamphy, Hunter, Charles Khabouth, Jesse of The Drake) and Christian (Director Star Wars) and (Corkin Gallery) Christine La Carere Danielle Goreski Sue Holland (Eye Weekly)

Summer 2008 HOToronto 5 The 2008 Canadian National Exhibition This year the CNE celebrates its 130th anniversary with new and exciting attractions as well as old-time favourites. The CNE will run from August 15 to Labour Day Monday, September 1, 2008. Advance tickets will be sold through CNE’s exclusive retail partner Shopper’s Drug Mart and are also available online at theex.com. For complete details visit www.theex.com CCelebratingelebrating for updates on tickets, attractions and special events. All events are free with admission to the CNE. 113030 YYearsears WHAT’S NEW AT THE EX? wwithith NewNew Circus Orange in Jump Jet (Nightly) The 20 minute pyrotechnic, acrobatic and circus theatre AAttractionsttractions performance, which unfolds in three acts set to original music, makes its Ontario debut at the CNE. Each night of the fair, CNE visitors will be mesmerized by Jump Jet’s spectacular aandnd aerial splendour. This program is funded by the Government of Ontario. RReturningeturning Aerialist & Equestrian Show August 15 to 28, Ricoh Coliseum From the producers that brought CNE audiences the highly FFavouritesavourites popular Aerial Acrobatic and Ice Skating shows of the past three years, comes a sensational new equestrian spectacular. Set to music complete with a vocalist, this dynamic and entertaining extravaganza will feature daredevil aerialists and magnifi cent horses, which will be showcased in a wide range of equestrian arts. Ridgeway & Johnson: Illusionist & Escape Artist Show (Two shows daily – three on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays & Labour Day Monday) Illusionist Kevin Ridgeway and Escape Artist Kristen Johnson make their Ontario debut at the CNE. The husband and wife team have been featured on The Discovery and Travel Channels, CBS, NBC and FOX, and have toured extensively throughout the United States and Australia. Kristen is an award winning Escape Artist who is recognized as one of the best in the world, while Kevin is a born entertainer whose unique blend of wit, charisma and magic has won the hearts of audiences on two continents. A Celebration of Sport West Side of Food Building (Daily) Sports will be celebrated through a series of outdoor demonstrations, interactives, shows and athlete appearances, every day of the CNE.

THE TORONTO STAR BANDSHELL World Classic Rockers Friday, August 15 Experience a “blast from the past” with this ultimate classic rock all star band. Join Nick St. Nicolas and lead guitarist Michael Monarch from STEPPENWOLF (Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride); Randall Hall from LYNYRD SKYNYRD (Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird, Gimme Three Steps); Alex Ligertwood from SANTANA (Winning, All I Ever Wanted, Black Magic Woman); Fergie Frederiksen from TOTO (Rosanna, Hold the Line, Africa) Barry Goudreau and Frank Cosmo from BOSTON (More than a Feeling, Peace of Mind, Rock n Roll Band) for an unforgettable night of classic rock n roll music!

6 HOToronto Summer 2008 The Stampeders many literary accomplishments as well as her love HorsePlay Sunday, August 17 of the garden. Her most famous novel, Anne of July 28 to September 1, 12:30 to 3:30 pm The Stampeders return to this sweet city on the Green Gables (fi rst published in 1908) celebrates A delightful and free introduction to horses, CNE’s fi rst Sunday with their treasure trove of its 100th anniversary this year. HORSEPLAY returns for its fourth consecutive year musical hits. Recognized as one of Canada’s top The Origins of Sitting Pretty: in 2008, taking place every day of the Horse Show rock groups of the early 70s, this Juno winning and continuing throughout the fair (Horseplay is free A History of the Toilet threesome will light up the Bandshell with such with the price of CNE admission during the fair). Direct Energy Centre; At Home Pavilion: memorable favourites as Sweet City Woman, Hall A Carry Me, Devil You, Wild Eyes and Oh My Lady Rising Star Talent Competition to name only a few. This intriguing exhibit presents the overlooked Sunday, August 31 history of one of the most common and useful For the fi rst time the Rising Star Competition will Mickey & Jan Rooney pieces of household furniture. The exhibit’s entry open its doors to adults of all ages. Now, no matter Thursday, August 21 point introduction includes an interactive quiz how old or young a singer, dancer or musician they Screen legend Mickey Rooney comes to the about toilet lore. From there, it is divided into fi ve can strut their stuff and compete in this well known CNE’s Bandshell to perform with his wife Jan. sections featuring: the history of outhouses, toilet and well respected talent contest. Now in his 88th year, this consummate showman paper and toilet paper fi xtures, chamber pots, the This year, in addition to the auditions held at will make his CNE debut entertaining crowds with fl ush toilet and the public washroom. Exhibition Place, auditions are taking place in song, dance and his timeless humour and charm. The exhibit is a product of the collaboration of shopping malls in the Greater Toronto Area. The The Trews four Ontario Community Museums: Peterborough two malls confi rmed at this time are: Brampton Saturday, August 23 Centennial Museum and Archives, Guelph Shoppers World, Dufferin Mall, and Pickering Town Colin MacDonald, John Angus MacDonald, Jack Museum, Welland Historical Museum and West Centre. Parry Sound District Museum. Syperek and Sean Dalton—aka The Trews—have quickly gained a reputation as one of Canada’s hottest bands. Since releasing their debut album RETURNING FAVOURITES CNE HOURS OF OPERATION CNE Grounds House of Ill Fame in 2003, there has been no The 59th Canadian International stopping this sensational young band that has just Grounds open daily 10:00 a.m. to midnight Buildings open daily 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. released a fourth CD, No Time for Later. Air Show Labour Day Grounds 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. August 30, 31 and September 1 Labour Days Buildings 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. (1pm start time) Over Lake Ontario AT THE RICOH COLISEUM TICKET PRICES The 59th Annual Canadian International Air Show ADVANCE/ONLINE The Rodeo (CIAS) takes over the CNE skies Labour Day CNE Website: www.theEx.com Ricoh Coliseum (Three shows daily) Weekend for another awe-inspiring show. This Fun Pass (admission only) $10.00 Friday, August 29 thru year’s theme is Celebrating Freedom Through Magic Pass (admission &unlimited North American Monday, September 1, 2008 Flight! The CIAS has a tradition of being one of Midway rides) $31.00 RODEO! One of Canada’s oldest sports returns to the best air shows in North America and the 2008 ADVANCE TICKET SALE LOCATIONS show should be a real crowd pleaser! Up to the Shoppers Drug Mart, GO transit and Online at: Canada’s largest fair this summer as the Canadian www.TheEx.com National Exhibition features rodeo riding and minute details can be found at: www.cias.org CNE GROUP SALES (Groups of 25 or more) roping for the fi rst time in more than 25 years. . Fun Pass (admission only $9.00 This spectacular show features more than 200 The RCMP Musical Ride Magic Pass (admission & rides) $29.00 cowboys and cowgirls in Team Roping, Barrel Ricoh Coliseum (Two shows daily at 2 pm & 7 CNE AT THE GATE Racing, Jr. Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, pm) Friday, August 29 thru Monday, September 1 Fun Pass (admission only) Bareback Riding, Tie Down Roping, Ladies General Admission $14.00 Back by popular demand, the RCMP Musical Ride Seniors (60+) $10.00 Break Away Roping, Junior Bull Riding, Saddle gallops into the CNE for two shows daily on the fi nal Children (13 & under) $10.00 Bronc Riding and the world’s most dangerous four days of the fair. Last seen at The EX in 2004, Babies in arms Free sport, Bull Riding. the RCMP Musical Ride presents a breathtaking CNE Family Pass $42.00 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) display of pageantry and horsemanship as 32 NEW EXHIBITS horses and riders perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music. Quilt of Belonging Daily CNE Mardi Gras Parade Direct Energy Centre, Heritage Court (Daily 6 pm) (Daily throughout the fair) The highly popular CNE Daily Parade and its The magnifi cent Quilt of Belonging, the largest colourful Mardi Gras necklaces returns with even collaborative work of textile art to be created more to enjoy! As usual, the parade and all of its on a national scale, will be on display for all to attendant costumes, characters and colour will experience every day of the 2008 CNE. With 263 wind its way through the CNE grounds nightly at squares representing 71 Aboriginal groups and 6 pm. 192 immigrant nationalities found in Canada, the Quilt is a lasting testimony to Canada’s Kids’ World multicultural heritage and identity. Centennial Park (Ongoing daily) Bring the kids to a fun and safe environment 100 Years of Anne complete with midway rides, a petting zoo, family The Garden Show, Heritage Court, puppet parade and a backyard circus. Direct Energy Centre (Daily) The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario The Garden Show (LMMSO) and Uxbridge Township in association Heritage Court, Direct Energy Centre with Gribble Landscape Creations (GLC) bring (Daily through the fair) to the CNE a fascinating tribute to this popular The CNE Garden Show is home to the largest fl ower Canadian author in an exhibit celebrating her and vegetable growing competition in Canada.

Summer 2008 Entertainment is what makes Toronto HOT! And we’ve got some of the hottest music makers, performers and stage produc- tions in the world coming to Toronto to make our spring and summer nights sizzle. For ticket information phone numbers refer to the SUMMER & FALL CONCERTS VIP SOURCE reference page. JULY CROSBY, STILLS AUGUST KRIS KRISTOFFERSON FOO FIGHTERS & NASH August 16 - 17 OASIS DUFFY AKON July 20 Casino Rama September 6 August 2 WYCLEF JEAN Virgin Festival Casino Rama The Phoenix SEAN PAUL MAROON 5, Toronto Island 6 CHIX COUNTING CROWS July 10 RANCID July 20-30 August 19 BLOC PARTY Molson Amphitheatre August 2 Niagara Fallsview Casino Molson Amphitheatre September 6 Kool Haus SONGRWRITERS NIGHT Virgin Festival EAGLES BONNIE RAITT Toronto Island July 11 JACK JOHNSON, August 19 - 20 Niagara Fallsview Casino July 21 Air Canada Centre ROGUE WAVE, Casino Rama OASIS NEIL HALSTEAD September 7 EDGEFEST: BLUE RODEO DONNA SUMMER August 3 Virgin Festival LINKIN PARK, August 21 July 22 – 23 Burl’s Creek Park, Toronto Island THE BRAVERY, Molson Amphitheatre Casino Rama Hwy 11 just N. or Barrie STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, CHARLEY PRIDE JOHNNY MATHIS SAM ROBERTS NINE INCH NAILS September 9 –10 MARTIN SHORT August 21 July 12 August 5 Casino Rama July 24 Casino Rama Downsview Park Massey Hall Air Canada Centre UB40 BACHMAN CUMMINGS GREAT BIG SEA WEIRD AL YANKOVIC THE GIPSY KINGS August 23 September 11-12 July 12 July 24 – 25 August 5 Casino Rama Casino Rama Molson Amphitheatre Casino Rama Casino Rama ZZ TOP NEIL SEDAKA YES HIPPIEFEST: AVRIL LAVIGNE BROOKS AND DUNN September 19 – 20 July 13 JACK BRUCE & CREAM August 6 August 24 Casino Rama Molson Amphitheatre ERIC BURDON Molson Amphitheatre Molson Ampitheatre BLUE MAN GROUP & ANIMALS IGGY & THE STOOGES September 20 CAROLE KING THE TURTLES THE POINTER SISTERS August 6 Air Canada Centre July 13 BADFINGER August 27 Niagara Fallsview Casino Massey Hall Casino Rama TERRY SYLVESTER NEW KIDS ON THE July 25 SLIPKNOT, CELINE DION BLOCK ROBERT PLANT Molson Amphitheatre ALISON KRAUSS DISTURBED August 27 – 28 September 21 Air Canada Centre T BONE BURNETT August 8 Air Canada Centre JASON ALEXANDER Downsview Park July 14 July 25 SQUEEZE MY BLOODY VALENTINE Molson Amphitheatre Massey Hall EARTH, WIND & FIRE August 28 September 25 August 8 – 9 Kool Haus Ricoh Coliseum STEVE MILLER BAND JIMMY FALLON Casino Rama JOE COCKER July 26 MOTLEY CRUE OCTOBER July 15 Massey Hall MERLE HAGGARD August 28 Molson Amphitheatre August 12 - 13 BURT BACHARACH Molson Amphitheatre AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE Casino Rama October 2 Casino Rama REBA McENTIRE TOUR JESSICA SIMPSON July 26 JUDAS PRIEST July 15 – 16 August 28 DAVID CLAYTON Niagara Fallsview Casino Air Canada Centre MOTORHEAD August 13 Niagara Fallsview Casino THOMAS October 3 BOYS II MEN Molson Amphitheatre MARK KNOPFLER RUMBLE AT RAMA V Living Arts Centre - July 17 July 26 August 29 CIRQUE SALTIMBANCO Mississauga Molson Amphitheatre Casino Rama Casino Rama August 13 – 24 Air Canada Centre TERRI CLARK CREEDENCE MELISSA ETHERIDGE SEPTEMBER October 3 - 4 CLEARWATER July 28 SMOTHERS BROTHERS BARENAKED LADIES Casino Rama REVISITED Massey Hall August 14 – 15 September 4 – 5 July 17 Niagara Fallsview Casino Rama ALICE COOPER Casino Rama BOSTON October 8 July 30 RADIOHEAD General Motors Centre Casino Rama JOURNEY GEORGE MICHAELS August 15 HEART/ANN & NANCY Oshawa July 17 Molson Amphitheatre October 6 GOLDPLAY WILSON Air Canada Centre CHEAP TRICK Hamilton July 30 TRAVIS TRITT October 7 Air Canada Centre September 5 BRAD GARETT August 15 Molson Amphitheatre Barrie July 17 Casino Rama Niagara Fallsview Casino 38 SPECIAL BONNIE TYLER DAVID COPPERFIELD July 31 ROD STEWART September 6 October 8-10 WARPED TOUR Niagara Fallsview August 16 Casino Rama Casino Rama July 19 Air Canada Centre Downsview Park 8 HOToronto Summer 2008 home game schedules

TORONTO BLUE JAYS TORONTO ARGONAUTS JULY AUGUST 8 Baltimore 4 Oakland Thursday, July 3 9 Baltimore 5 Oakland 10 Baltimore 6 Oakland Hamilton Tigercats 11 New York 7 Oakland 8 Cleveland Sunday, July 20 12 New York 9 Cleveland Edmonton Wildcats 13 New York 10 Cleveland 25 Seattle Friday, August 1 19 New York 26 Seattle 20 New York Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27 Seattle 21 New York Friday, August 15 28 Tampa Bay 22 Boston 29 Tampa Bay 23 Boston Montreal Alouettes 30 Tampa Bay 24 Boston Friday, Sept. 12 Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Saturday, Sept. 27 Calgary Stampeders

Friday, October 3 TORONTO FC B.C. Lions s Saturday, October 18 JULY Montreal Alouettes 19 San Jose Earthquakes AUGUST Thursday, October 30 3 FC Dallas Saskatchewan Roughriders

BILL COSBY NOVEMBER October 16 - 17 Casino Rama FEIST November 3 MADONNA Air Canada Centre October 18 Air Canada Centre TINA TURNER November 13 TOMMY HUNTER Air Canada Centre October 18 - 19 Casino Rama WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED LENNY KRAVITZ November 15 October 22 Living Arts Centre – Air Canada Centre Mississauga

BOWFIRE SARAH BRIGHTMAN October 22 - 23 November 30 Casino Rama Air Canada Centre

CELTIC THUNDER DECEMBER October 23 MICHELLE WRIGHT: Air Canada Centre A WRIGHT CHRISTMAS December 12 SPIRIT OF THE WEST Liviing Arts Centre October 24 Mississauga Couldn’t get a ticket to your favourite concert or special event? Living Arts Centre Specializing in quality tickets for diffi cult to obtain, sold-out events. Serving thousands of clients with their entertainment needs CHARLIE DANIELS BAND for over two decades October 24 - 25 Call: 416-398-2414 Toll Free: 1-888-622-6606 Casino Rama

Summer 2008 HOToronto 9 NATIONAL BRIDAL SHOW CANADIAN BEAD OASIS TORONTO STAR TRAVEL EXPLORE DESIGN 2008 September 5 - 7 SHOW SHOW October 1 – 2 CANADIAN IDOL 2008 International Centre September 19 – 21 September 26 – 28 Metro Toronto Convention Centre July 15 – September 20 Get creative ideas from Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre International Centre A complete interactive experience Metro Toronto Convention Centre fi nest wedding experts. With A Retail Canadian Bead Discover exotic destinations you will be provided to students “CANADIAN IDOL” is their impeccable taste and vast Show featuring beads of many never thought about visiting. through seminar programs offered the Canadian version of the knowledge, exhibitors can kinds, beading supplies and Explore ideas for making your by select design professionals, international smash hit series. assist you with every aspect of tools, jewelry, jewelry kits and vacation the best ever. Learn leading educators and champions The fi rst season aired on CTV your wedding planning. From components, lampwork art glass tips on how to buy your next of design from the business and quickly became Canada’s choosing the rings, fl owers, cakes, beads and lampworking supplies, vacation and how to plan ahead. community. Demonstrations and highest rated television series music, bomboniere, gift registry, in a conference room setting. And Enjoy browsing from over 150 hands-on workshops will provide in history. Celebrities involved reception facilities, formalwear, classes too! tourist boards, tour operators students with insight into different include, Lionel Richie, The decorating ideas, invitations, and hotel properties. Delight in design careers. To complete the Temptations, Mariah Carey, photographers, limousine, there is TORONTO GO ABROAD entertainment, food and beverage design experience Explore Design Gordon Lightfoot, Matt Dusk, much to see and do, you’ll want FAIR samples from select exhibitors. will present internationally Bon Jovi, Avril Lavigne, to spend the entire day. It’s your September 21 & 25 Shop from dozens of travel and recognized design professionals Rhianna, Tony Bennett & Celine complete planning and shopping Direct Energy Centre vacation specials and promotions. and design celebrities who Dion. The fi rst ever Canadian connection. The Go Abroad Fair showcases will provide inspirational Idol, Ryan Malcolm was crowned opportunities for Canadian youth KISMET SOUTH ASIAN presentations and talks. on September 16th 2003. WEEKEND TO END to “take on the world” through WEDDING SHOW BREAST CANCER WALK study abroad, work and volunteer September 28 INTERNATIONAL HOME FAN EXPO CANADA 2008 opportunities, cultural programs International Centre SHOW and overseas adventure travel. Kismet is the largest and October 10 – 13 The fair is widely recognized most comprehensive wedding International Centre by young Canadians pursuing experience for South Asians in The International Home Show opportunities abroad. North America, comprising of a hosts more than 500 exhibitors wedding show, a fashion show and on Thanksgiving Weekend. The TORONTO WATERFRONT the Kismet Bridal Magazine. show opens Friday, October 5th MARATHON VENDOR through Monday, October 8th at August 21 – 24 SHOW 2008 THE NATIONAL JOB FAIR & the International Centre, 6900 Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 25 – 27 TRAINING EXPO INC. Airport Road at Derry. Now entering it’s 14th year, September 6 – 15 Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 29 – October 7 the Expo showcases over 600 CREATIV FESTIVAL Direct Energy Centre Due to the growth of the Expo Metro Toronto Convention Centre exhibits and sprawls to over October 15 – 19 Net proceeds from The Weekend in 2007, attendance went The National Job Fair & Training 220,000 square feet. In 2007, Metro Toronto Convention Centre to End Breast Cancer will beyond race participants and Expo is the only job and career Fan Expo Canada welcomed Over 400 exhibits and interactive benefi t The Princess Margaret, began attracting general fi tness event open to the general public over 43,000 attendees. The sessions. See, touch, feel & buy a leader in the fi ght against enthusiasts as well and they (adult candidates) in Ontario that phenomenonal guest list - every the latest fabrics, fi bres, papers, cancer and the largest institution expect that trend to continue! The always welcomes more than 150 year - boasts many celebrity beads, embellishments, notions, in Canada exclusively devoted expo is generally the fi rst place exhibitors. It’s guaranteed! guests who sign autographs, trims, accessories, books, kits, to cancer treatment, research, the participants come with their host presentations and conduct TORONTO INTERNATIONAL equipment, tools, software & and education. Funds raised family and friends to pick up their question and answer sessions other innovative supplies. It’s will be primarily directed to race number and visit all of the ART FAIR 2008 with their loyal fans. Attendees sewww easy to create one-of-a- ground-breaking research in great exhibits! 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This event their family and friends are invited the most successful fairs in North digital imaging. Take in any September 19-21, 25 is your only opportunity to talk to attend this free event. Faculty, America. TIAF is held annually number of FREE seminars Direct Energy Centre directly with representatives staff and students from Ontario’s at the Metro Toronto Convention presented by the Henry’s School Look for more exciting details from North America’s proven, universities will be available Centre, Canada’s top convention of Imaging and guest speakers about expert appearances on their money-making franchises & to answer your questions. and trade-show facility located in all weekend. Learn fi rst-hand Entertaining Stage, one-on- business Opportunities. With so Approximately 90,000 students, the heart of downtown Toronto. the magic of Apple’s iMovie one advice and take aways in many great connections under parents and educators will attend Holding the position of the third- and iPhoto hands-on in the their Workshop series, Organic one roof, you will save hours the OUF this year. largest English speaking theatre on-site computer lab, featuring of research time. Compare Market, Green and New product district in the world after New Apple iMac computers. Watch opportunities and source valuable showcase, Destination Renovation CANADA’S BRIDAL SHOW York and London, Toronto is host a pro-photographer do his information, in an informal, no and don’t forget about all the September 26 – 28 to an eclectic, cosmopolitan and magic using pro-equipment by pressure atmosphere to fi nd the shopping – with over 250 retailers Metro Toronto Convention sophisticated arts and culture Headshots Rentals and complete right franchise for you. to buy from. 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Test on October 25 in support all within one vibrant place ideas at the third annual Seasons know about the world of decadent drive up to a dozen different of Canadian Breast Cancer celebrating parenthood. Discover Christmas Show. From funky chocolate and delicious desserts lenses at the Lens Gallery. Foundation. new and interesting parenting to formal, traditional to modern and drinks! products, the latest gear, maternity there’s something for everyone AUTISM 2008 clothing, parenting tools, places to at the show. Over 150 specialty INTERNATIONAL GADSDEN VINTAGE STYLE go, services and information. exhibitors from across Ontario SYMPOSIUM ANTIQUES & COLLECTION will be offering interior and October 22 – 24 SHOW & FALL COTTAGE LIFE SHOW exterior Christmas decor, fresh Metro Toronto Convention Centre THE TORONTO VINTAGE November 7 – 9 greenery, wreaths, urns, gourmet Since 1986, Geneva Centre for PAPER SHOW & SALE International Centre foods, home decor, unique gifts Autism has been hosting this & baskets, kitchen accessories & November 1 There’s more to see and more to pre-eminent international autism barware, catering & professional International Centre do at the annual Fall Cottage Life conference, bringing together decorating services, music, plus The Vintage Style show offers Show! 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Summer 2008 HOToronto 11 THE BEST IN TORONTO THEATRE THE WINNERS OF THE 2008 DORA MAVA MOORE AWARDS It was along night, but at the end of it all, awards were handed out for the best in Toronto theatre. The night started out with a rousing VIP reception at the Rosewater Supper Club where nominees loosened up for the evening ahead. After 3 plus hours of comedy bits, superb performances and award banter MOVES TO SEPTEMBER from presenters, the results were in – and here they are: GENERAL THEATRE INDEPENDENT THEATRE The latest group of inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame were announced, and include Canadian-bred, internationally recognized names representing the best of Canadian talent DIVISION DIVISION from the arts, music, fi lm, fashion, sports and innovation. Once again, the new list of Canadian Outstanding New Play Outstanding New Play or luminaries will be celebrated during CTV’s broadcast of Canada’s Walk of Fame, to be taped Judith Thompson - The Palace of New Musical live on Saturday, September 6 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. the End Anusree Roy - Pyaasa Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, Canada’s Walk of Fame will expand its list of stars Outstanding New Musical Outstanding Production with the induction of these Canadian icons: Bryan Adams, recording artist*; Frances Bay, devised by Jim LeFrancois and Waiting for Godot - Modern actor; James Cameron, director and producer; Michael J. Fox, actor and activist; k.d. lang, David Oiye - Arthouse Cabaret Times Stage Company recording artist; The Kids in the Hall, comedy troupe; Steve Nash, NBA star; and Daria Outstanding Production of a Play Outstanding Direction Werbowy, supermodel. The December Man - The Soheil Parsa - Waiting for Godot With this year’s gala being held during the Toronto International Film Festival, CTV viewers Canadian Stage Company in Outstanding Performance can expect more stars than ever. In addition to the seven inductees above, the late Norma and co-production with The Citadel by a Male Douglas Shearer will receive the inaugural Canadian Legends Award sponsored by Cineplex Theatre Nicco Lorenzo Garcia - People Power Entertainment and Universal Studios Canada. This new award is given posthumously to Outstanding Production of a Canadian pioneers in fi lm, music, sport, arts, and innovation. As part of their continuing Musical Outstanding Performance recognition of Canadian fi lm, Cineplex Entertainment and Universal Studios Canada are Fire - The Canadian Stage by a Female proud to sponsor this new award as well as Canada’s Walk of Fame. Company in co-production with Anusree Roy - Pyaasa The Citadel Theatre This year’s inductees will join 107 other distinguished Canadians who have been honoured Outstanding Set Design with having their names cemented into the sidewalks of Toronto’s entertainment district. The Outstanding Direction of a Play Trevor Schwellnus - Madre 2008 festivities will include an entire weekend of special events culminating with a red carpet Alisa Palmer - Top Girls Outstanding Costume Design ceremony, star unveilings and a gala tribute presentation at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for Outstanding Direction of a Astrid Janson and Sarah the Performing Arts, which all inductees are confi rmed to attend. To qualify for induction to Musical Armstrong - Laurier Canada’s Walk of Fame, candidates must have been born in Canada or spent their formative James MacDonald - Fire or creative years here. They must also have been successful for a minimum of 10 years and Outstanding Lighting Design Outstanding Performance by a Michelle Ramsay - April 14, 1912 have a body of work recognized for its impact on our cultural heritage. Male in a Principal Role - Play Joseph Ziegler - The Time of Outstanding Sound Design/ EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL MUST Your Life Composition CLOSE AFTER 300-PLUS Thomas Ryder Payne - Madre Outstanding Performance by a PERFORMANCES Female in a Principal Role - Play DANCE DIVISION Lally Cadeau - Rose If you haven’t yet seen this bloody musical Outstanding New Choreography then make a not that the drop dead date for Outstanding Performance by a Peggy Baker - Portal doing so is September 6th – that’s the Friday Male in a Principal Role - Musical Outstanding Production after the long Labour Day weekend. This is Ted Dykstra - Fire your LAST chance to see Toronto’s Favourite Chapel/Chapter - Harbourfront Centre Show that one the Audiene Choice award at the Dora’s last year. Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal Role Outstanding Performance Don’t let the title scare you. It’s the funniest show in Toronto and received unanimous 4 star - Musical Peggy Baker - Portal reviews from the Star, Sun, Globe, Now & Eye. Nicole Underhay - Fire Outstanding Sound Design/ Due to the theatre being leased out for other events, Evil Dead: the Musical Must Close. Outstanding Performance in a Composition Featured Role in a Play or Musical The fi nal weeks are guaranteed to sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets now in order to get Charles Hong, Joo Hyung Kim, Stuart Hughes - The Time of great seats for Toronto’s longest running Canadian musical of the past 15 years. Tickets are Sosun Suh - Choonengmu (as Your Life on sale at the Diesel Playhouse Box Offi ce at 56 Blue Jays Way or by calling 416-971-5656 part of the 2008 CanAsian Dance Toll Free 1-877-971-5656 Outstanding Set Design Festival) Camellia Koo - East of Berlin DANCAP NOW AND THEN THEATRE FOR YOUNG The new kid in town came at us with Outstanding Costume Design AUDIENCES DIVISION some very hefty stage productions Tamara Marie Kucheran Intimate Apparel Outstanding Production such as 3 Mo’ Divas, The Putnam Love You Forever... and More County Spelling Bee and My Fair Outstanding Lighting Design Munsch - Lorraine Kimsa Theatre Lady. After packing the fi rst punch, Dancap is poised to bring on two more new productions Andrea Lundy - The Eco Show for Young People hot off Broadway. Tony award winners Avenue Q and Jersey Boys will make their debut this Outstanding Sound Design/ Outstanding Performance summer with overlapping performances. Avenue Q will run from July 29 to August 31 at the Composition Elgin Theatre, while Jersey Boys takes to the stage on August 21 at the Toronto Centre for Category Mike Ross - Under Milk Wood Kyle Cameron - Cranked the Arts in North York. Outstanding Musical Direction Recently, three new musicals were announced and will be staged in 2009. These include Ted Dykstra - Fire OPERA DIVISION Happy Days: A New Musical (February 2009), Anne of Green Gables: The Musical (May Outstanding Choreography in a tstanding Performance 2009) and Dr.Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!: The Musical Play or Musical Measha Breuggergosman Lizt Alfonso - VIDA! (November-December 2009). - Idomeneo In case you didn’t know, Dancap Catering offers a prix-fi xe meal befor the show at The Outstanding Touring Production Outstanding Production Toronto Centre for the Arts. You can experience some fabulous cuisine and the magic of live The Drowsy Chaperone - Dancap From the House of the Dead Productions Inc. musical theatre all under one roof. - Canadian Opera Company

12 HOToronto Summer 2008 It’s Lights, Camera, Action.... all around Toronto!

So you thought you’ve been seeing celebrities walking the streets of Toronto, RENTAL VIRGINS dining at one of our fi ne restaurants, taking in a game or shopping in our TV Series trendy antique stores. There’s a very good chance you are right. The following Jodie Gilmour is a list of feature fi lms and TV movies being shot in and around the Greater RESTAURANT Toronto Area this spring and summer, and who is starring in them. How do MAKEOVER you know who’s fi lming behind those parked semis and RVs parked along the TV Series streets? Check out the signs around the production set or sneak a peak at the name of the production listed on the permits attached to the windshields of SAVE US FROM the vehicles. Cross reference the production title with the list below to fi nd OUR HOUSE! out who the stars are! TV Series THE SESSION Currently Filming In and Around Toronto TV Series SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO ABROAD DEGRASSI: THE THE LATEST BUZZ TV Series Pilot NEXT GENERATION TV Series Zoe Belkin, Justin Kelly, SO YOU THINK YOU AARON STONE TV Series Munroe Chambers, CAN DANCE TV Series DIRTY BUSINESS Vanessa Morgan TV Series Kelly Blatz, J. P. TV Series Leah Miller Manoux Joel McCrae, James THE LISTENER STYLE DEPT. AMELIA Dale TV Series TV Series Feature DIVINE DESIGN Craig Olejnik, Ennis Esmer, Lisa Marcos Suzanne Dimma Hilary Swank, Richard TV Series Gere Candice Olson LITTLE MOSQUE ON TAKE THIS HOUSE AND SELL IT ANCESTORS IN DOCTOR IN THE THE PRAIRIE TV Series THE ATTIC HOUSE TV Series TV Series TV Series Carlo Rota, Sheila TEAM EPIC Laurie Gelman, Dr. McCarthy, Zaib Shaikh, Internet TV Series BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Dave Greenberg Marg Sood, Sitara Hewitt Montgomery Bjornson, TV Series EVERYDAY EXOTIC LOOK-A-LIKE M John Kennedy THE BORDER TV Series TV Series TILL DEBT DO TV Series Roger Mooking Graham Abby, Nazween MANSIONS U$ PART Contractor, James FLASHPOINT TV Series TV Series McGowan TV Series Holly Miklas, Paul Miklas Gail Vaz-Oxlade Enrico Colantoni THE BRIDGE MINDSTRUCK THE TWO TV Movie FORENSIC FACTOR TV Series MRS. KISSELS TV Series Haim Goldenberg TV Movie CANADIAN IDOL John Stamos TV Series GREENFORCE MURDOCH MYSTERIES TV Series TV Series UN MONDE DE CASH CAB CANADA PASSION TV Series HDI OUTLAW IN-LAWS TV Series TV Series TV Series COLIN AND Howard Mardil THE UNSELLABLES JUSTIN’S HOME PARTY MAMAS HOLMES ON HOMES TV Series TV Series HEIST TV Series Sofi e Allsap, Anthony TV Series PLASTIC MAKES Mike Holmes Sayers Colin McAllister PERFECT INCOME PROPERTY COLOUR TV Series URBAN LEGENDS TV Series TV Series CONFIDENTIAL PONTYPOOL TV Series IT’S A TEEN’S Feature VOLT 15 Jane Lockhart WORLD Lisa Houle, Stephen TV Series TV Special McHattie DA KINK IN MY HAIR WEDDING SOS TV Series THE JAZZMAN PROPERTY VIRGINS TV Series Orena Stephens, Tre Feature TV Series Jane Dayus-Hinch Anthony, Ngozi Paula Sandra Rinomato Day KILLER’S FREEDOM THE WEIGHT Feature THE RENO SHOW TV Series Michael Madsen, Tony TV Series Pearce, Lazar Rockwood Neil Davies, Jay Purvis Summer 2008 HOToronto 13 GUIDE

TORONTO CARIBBEAN musical line-up, we have also become weekend at Woodbine Park to complement KEW GARDENS CARNIVAL one of Toronto’s Leading Multicultural the well established Main Stage concerts at July 26-27 FESTIVAL (CARIBANA) Events. Kew Gardens, StreetFest, and Jazz related Continuous free concerts over the weekend workshops. by notable jazz music headliners on the June 13 - August 3 TORONTO OUTDOOR ART main stage in Kew Gardens, located in Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana), EXHIBITION RASTAFEST 2008 the heart of Toronto’s Beach community. celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2008, July 11 -13 July 19 A unique yearly opportunity to witness it is the largest Caribbean festival in Nathan Phillips Square York University up front and personal, jazz musicians North America. Presented by the Festival As the largest outdoor art exhibition in A multidisciplinary festival, Rastafest who’ve created that special buzz on the Management Committee, the three-week Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air showcases different aspects of the international music scene. Stay tuned for Festival attracts over a million participants alternative to conventional art shows Rastafarian culture, drawing from the our 2008 headline acts! Bring along friends annually, including hundreds of thousands and galleries. Approximately 500 artists rich and diverse Rastafarian lifestyle and and family. Settle in on your beach blanket of American tourists. participate and over 100,000 visitors attend history. The festival, which includes live or chair, or check out our outdoor licenced Among the highlights is the Parade, one of the exhibition every year. Side by side, music and theatre performances, features lounge located within viewing distance of the largest in North America. Thousands established artists, undiscovered talents and Rastafarian arts, music, dance, drumming, the stage! of brilliantly costumed masqueraders innovative students sell their work directly food and craft. and dozens of trucks carrying live soca, to the public and make lasting connections JUST FOR LAUGHS calypso, steel pan, reggae and salsa artists with art dealers and collectors. DIM SUM CHINESE FESTIVAL July 23 -27 jam the 1.5 km parade route all day, to July 20 - July 2 Victoria Street / Massey Hall the delight of hundreds of thousands of UNIONVILLE CELTIC FESTIVAL Harbourfront Centre Looking for star power? You’ll fi nd plenty onlookers. July 12-13 of household names as there are six TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC star-studded Galas over three hilarious THE TORONTO FRINGE THEATRE TORONTO SPORTS WEEK FESTIVAL nights. This year’s superlative lineup of FESTIVAL July 14-20 July 22 – August 17 hosts includes SNL alumnus and future July 2 -13 Ontario Place University of Toronto Late Night on NBC host Jimmy Fallon, Various Locations As the Toronto Summer Music Festival Seinfeld star Jason Alexander and Emmy The Fringe is Toronto’s largest theatre TIRGAN’S: IRANIAN FESTIVAL enters its third season, a month-long Award-winning actor, SCTV alumnus festival. In 2008 it will host over 800 artists July 17-20 celebration of music and music making, and Hamilton native Martin Short. More from Ontario, Canada and around the world, Harbourfront once again they have chosen to program than just traditional stand-up, the Just For with over 135 unique productions in more With its basis on affi rming borders in ancient concerts around a central theme. Laughs Galas are hilariously high concept than 25 venues. Productions range from evenings of comedy and theatrics packed times, Tirgan offers a challenging and thought- BEACHES JAZZ FESTIVAL dramas to musical extravaganzas to improv provoking opportunity to take a new look at with gut-busting surprises from start to July 18 - 27 and take place in local theatres as well as borders in time, space, taste, and artistic fi nish. in unusual spots: playgrounds, parking lots disciplines and their place and relevance to art WOODBINE PARK and more. A KidsVenue hosts eight plays WAKESTOCK and culture at present time July 18-20 exclusively for children and families. The July 24-27 New for 2008. Join in near the lake at festival also hosts a beer tent, two outdoor FIRST TAKE STUDENT Centre Island Woodbine Park for the launch of the patios and a free nightly Cabaret. Unjuried, The 10th annual Wakestock Festival offers FILM FESTIVAL Beaches International Jazz Festival and unexpected, unforgettable 4 days of World Series Wakeboarding July 17 - 22 the kick-off to the Festival’s 20th year (the largest in the world), action sports Various Locations celebrations. Multiple outdoor stages SUMMERLICIOUS (skateboarding and fmx), music (over featuring free concerts. Featuring the July 4 - 20 WORLDFEST 40 bands performing on three stages), “New Generation” stage celebrating Various Restaurant Locations July 18 - 20 shopping deals on surf, skate, street young upcoming musicians that are Toronto Special Events is a full-service Fairbank Village apparel (Canada’s largest action sports beginning to make an impact. Located at Section of the City of Toronto’s Economic Worldfest is a three day cultural festival consumer expo), and nightly parties the western edge of the Beach community, Development, Culture & Tourism division. for explorers of all ages and nationalities, (downtown clubs and bars featuring live Woodbine Park is located at the corner With a mandate to develop and promote Worldfest this year is taking place in airbank bands and fi lm premieres). Wakestock is of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake dynamic, innovative and accessible events the world’s leading wakeboarding contest Village (aka the Dufferin and Eglinton Shore Boulevard East (Northern Dancer is and festivals, the Toronto Special Events and Canada’s largest action sports & music neighborhood) which is known as one between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). offi ce celebrates the richness and diversity of the most multicultural neighborhoods festival. of this great city, enriching the quality of Limited capacity special viewing area will in the world. Worldfest presents food, life for residents and attracting worldwide be set aside for those who use wheelchairs/ fashion, and world of entertainment on the TORONTO AFTER DARK tourist audiences. scooters. Worldfest Stage. FILM FESTIVAL TORONTO FIESTA STREETFEST July 25 - 27 July 6 - 8 BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ July 24 - 26 Bloor Cinema St. Clair Ave. West (Dufferin to FESTIVAL Queen Street East Woodbine to Beech Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one Earlscourt) July 18 - 27 StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz of the world’s leading showcases of The Toronto Fiesta is a wonderful Queen Street East / Woodbine Park / Festival original event showcasing the thrilling international cinema and runs opportunity for the whole family to Kew Gardens fi nest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, every October, just before Halloween. The experience the food and culture of The Beaches International Jazz Festival Smooth, Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, critically acclaimed festival features new Toronto’s own Corso Italia. Over 30 bands has grown steadily since that fi rst year Funk, R&B and Soul sounds that Canada horror, sci-fi , fantasy, action, animated and will perform live on street corners, patios of an afternoon of Jazz in the park into a has to offer. Upwards of 50 bands entertain cult fi lms from around the world, including and balconies. We feature a variety of world-class event that attracts an annual you along a closed 2 km stretch of Queen a number of award-winning features and music from Classical to Salsa. In addition, audience of 1 million people. Now, in Street East! It’s an annual 3-afternoon into shorts. food and beverage retailers will offer a celebration of their 20th anniversary, evening pilgrimage for close to a million mouth-watering selection of tastes and Beaches Jazz - voted Toronto’s # 1 music folks who come out to groove to the music MASALA MEHNDI MASTI fl avors, with promotions and samples of event in a 2006 Toronto Star Decima Poll - and soak in the ambience. Admission is July 25-27 their cuisine. Since we offer such a diverse has been enhanced to include an additional FREE to all! The Exhibition Place

14 HOToronto Summer 2008 The largest multi-disciplinary South TORONTO TURKISH FESTIVAL showcasing the best our multicultural CANADIAN NATIONAL Asian Arts festival outside of South Asia, August 2-3 city has to offer. From dim sum to mezes, EXHIBITION Masala! Mehndi! Masti! has celebrated Dundas Square from world folk music to children’s games August 15 – September 1 annually for 7 years presenting South It is once again time to embrace the - but with a very special emphasis on the Exhibition Place Asian culture and South Asian inspired Turkish Culture in our cosmopolitan city. Hellenic food and culture that makes the The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) culture in a professional, fun and The 3rd annual Turkish Festival is coming Danforth a year round destination. is an 18-day fair beginning every August mainstream environment, downtown to Toronto on Saturday August 2 and concluding on Labour Day. Over its 129- Toronto (originally at Harbourfront Centre Sunday August 3, 2008 at Dundas Square. SOUTH ASIA CALLING year history, the CNE has grown to be and now at the CNE grounds). This event will be alive with the sights, August 8 - 10 the largest annual fair in Canada and the sounds and aromas of Turkey. The goal of Harbourfront fi fth largest in North America attracting WHAT IS CLASSICAL? the Turkish Festival is to present a wide South Asia Calling examines how South approximately 1.25 million visitors each July 25 – 27 variety of Turkish art, handcrafts, goods, Asia has blended borders through the arts year. Harbourfront and culture, uncovering the similarities Turkish cuisine, music, folk dance and HOT & SPICY FOOD FESTIVAL New for this year! A festival that explores information about Turkey to non-Turkish and uniqueness of the different countries August 15 - 17 ideas of “classical” music from a broad audiences. that make up this incredibly diverse region. Harbourfront range of cultural perspectives, including Encompassing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hot, sour, sweet and salty! The Hot & musical forms from South Asian, Chinese, PIRATE FESTIVAL Sri Lanka and Tibet. Spicy Food Festival serves up diverse hot African and others. August 2-4 food and fl avors from around the globe, Country Heritage Park TORONTO AFRICAN DANCE and occasionally pairs a spicy dish with a CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL Milton Ontario FESTIVAL July 31 - October 12 complementary sampling of the hot sounds Featuring 3 stages of entertainment for August 9, 16, & 17 Ontario Place of the region. One of our most popular your enjoyment as the Pirates of Dry Bluffs Dundas Square The master craftsmen of Zigong, China have festivals. work to return to the sea ... even as they The Toronto African Dance Festival returned to transform Ontario Place into a guard a treasure that can only be whispered aims to educate and advance the public’s BUSKERFEST spectrum of wondrous illumination! Taking about. Join in for a fun fi lled day of pirates understanding and appreciation of August 21 – 24 you on a whirlwind trip across the globe, and song as we recreate the excitement of performing arts and to educate artists St. Lawrence Market Neighborhood the largest North American presentation of the high seas for guests young and old. through participation in such festivals and Comedy, spontaneity and a dash of the its kind will feature a bustling marketplace related workshops. The Toronto African unbelievable! Welcome to the wacky that serves international cuisine and offers TORONTO’S FESTIVAL OF BEER Dance festival will also provide Ontario and wonderful world of BuskerFest. For one-of-a-kind merchandise. With nightly August 7 - 10 based Artists with the opportunity for 4 days, every August, a collection of the entertainment from local and international Historic Fort York professional development highest skilled and most entertaining street acts, food demonstrations, and Cinesphere The Beer Store proudly presents the 13th performers gather in the St. Lawrence movies, an evening at Ontario Place is sure edition of Canada’s premier beer festival, TORONTO INTERNATIONAL market to bring the thrill of world class to impress! Toronto’s Festival of Beer! On August 7 IMPROV FESTIVAL street theatre to Torontonians. The 2008 Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival - 10, they celebrate a dozen years of this August 11 - 17 TAIWANFEST: has broadened its scope. Not only will popular summer tradition at the Historic Various Locations WORLD IN AN ISLAND guests experience Chinese culture at its Fort York. Festival Organizers, Sponsors The Toronto International Improv Festival August 22 -24 fi nest, the festival will feature a world of and Exhibitors remind you to please drink has quickly become a top destination for Harbourfront animals, dinosaurs, and marine life, as well responsibly. teams, groups and individual improvisers A festival that promises to reveal how as a special glimpse at some of the world’s from around the world. Attendees have little we know about the world’s infl uences architectural wonders. 32 majestic sets will SUMMERWORKS THEATRE traveled from as far away as Portugal, on Taiwan. With fusion concerts such take you around the world in 80 minutes, as FESTIVAL Norway and Japan. The seventh annual as Eastern Legends and Music without each continent bursts forth in the brilliant August 7-17 Toronto International Improv Festival will Borders, the festival showcases how old form of these intricately designed, colossal Join everyone Aug 7th when Toronto’s be held from Monday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, traditions have taken on new dimensions. Aug. 17, 2008. The festival will feature displays. 18th annual SummerWorks Theatre three key components: performance, FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA Festival kicks-off with 42 plays, offsite ISLAND SOUL seminars, and workshops. August 23-24 performances, concerts, workshops of August 1-4 Gerrard Street East @ Coxwell Crisscross a series of Caribbean cultural plays-in-development, youth activities, MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL and a host of free events and happenings. borders – shaped by African, Indian and August 15-17 ASHKENAZ FESTIVAL Debuting at this year’s Festival is the European infl uences – across artistic Performances are held at: – A FESTIVAL OF NEW YIDDISH disciplines. inaugural SummerWorks Music Series. -The Markham Museum, northwest CULTURE The SummerWorks Festival, sponsored corner of 16th. Avenue and Markham Road August 26 – September 1 IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL by CBC Radio3, will host a total of nine (Hwy 48)… just north of Tim Hortons Harbourfront Centre August 1 – 4 evenings of music featuring some of -Unionville Main Street: north of The Ashkenaz Foundation is a community- Nathan Phillips Square and Queen’s Park. Toronto’s best indie bands, including Highway 7, west of Kennedy Road. based non-profi t organization dedicated The 7th annual TD Canada Trust Irie Music Matthew Barber, Rock Plaza Central, -Markham Farmers’ Market: Markham to fostering an increased awareness of Festival, also known as Irie Fest, is one of Sunparlour Players, Bob Wiseman, The Road, 2 lights north of Highway 7 at Yiddish and Jewish culture through Canada’s most exciting annual celebrations Bicycles, Peter Elkas, Run with the Robinson Street the arts. Through its biannual festival of music and the arts. Conveniently located Kittens, Laura Barrett, The Rural -Rouge Valley Retirement Residence on and an expanding slate of year-round in the heart of downtown Toronto, Irie Fest Alberta Advantage, Claire Jenkins Avec Sunday afternoon located on 16th Avenue programming, Ashkenaz showcases the 2008 offers programming at two great Band and more. just east of Markham Road. work of leading contemporary artists from downtown locations: Nathan Phillips -Amica at Swan Lake, 6360 Sixteenth Canada and around the world working in Square and Queen’s Park. TASTE OF THE DANFORTH Avenue, Markham music, fi lm, theatre, dance, literature, craft, August 8-10 -Restaurants across Markham and and visual arts. Danforth Avenue Unionville will feature smaller jazz groups This is one of Toronto’s signature events, on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Summer 2008 HOToronto 15 TASTE OF THE KINGSWAY This year’s Feast will educate and delight IMAGINE NATIVE FILM FEST September 5-6 guests with an array of delicious organic October 15-19 Bloor Street West gourmet dishes, fi ne wines, handcrafted beers This Annual Fall Festival, held along and related producers and exhibits –farmer to RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS Bloor Street West (from Prince Edward chef. Background music will be second only FILM FESTIVAL Drive to Montgomery Road), is a food to the laughter & conversation of truly happy November 6 – 15 and entertainment extravaganza with guests …enjoying another amazing Feast Workman Theatre plenty of fun activities for everyone. of Fields experience at Everdale Farm & Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival is an Over 30 Kingsway Restaurants will Environmental Learning Centre. annual fi lm festival that presents features and serve delicious samples of International shorts touching upon the facts and mythology Cuisines. JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL surrounding mental health and addiction. HISPANIC FIESTA September 11 - 14 Each program focuses on a different VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR Dundas St. W. Between Keele and theme. Post-screening panel discussions September 5-7 Quebec Ave. involve fi lmmakers, artists, and people with Harbourfront Centre The Junction Arts Festival invite all interested professional and personal experience with The largest event of its kind in North individuals and organizations to participate mental illness and addiction. America, the Annual Vegetarian in this information session to be held at local Food Fair gives you an unparalleled Junction bar, Margret at 2952 Dundas Street THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL opportunity to enjoy a diverse cross- West (just east of Pacifi c Ave). They will be WINTER FAIR section of vegetarian cuisine. Discover discussing all of the upcoming events planned November 7 - 16 new products and ideas from more than for the Junction Centennial Celebrations Direct Energy Centre including the Junction Arts Festival. August 29 - September 1 100 exhibitors and enjoy a wide variety Truly, a show like no other. No theatre can of presentations and cooking demos. Not offer more outstanding live action. No Mel Lastman Square PIONEER FESTIVAL Hispanic Fiesta 2008 is ready to fi ll a vegetarian? Whether you’re looking for cinema can be as interactive and involving. September 20 Mel Lastman Square with the splendid new ideas to add color and variety to your No classroom can match the magic of hands- Black Creek Pioneer Village sounds, tempting treats and colorful meals or you’re a “seasoned” vegetarian on learning. Nothing compares with the Taste delicious foods, fi nd great crafts, hunt culture that the Hispanic heritage is interested in expanding your knowledge multiple layers of sight, sound, smell and for bargains and enjoy a farmers’ market famous for. Hispanic Fiesta will feature of nutritious and ethical foods, this is the taste that make up The Royal Experience. and old-fashioned entertainment at this the best known local & International place for you. It’s a part of Canadian tradition. It’s the place acclaimed Mennonite and Pennsylvania- Hispanic performers covering 20 different where entertainment meets education. Where German Festival. countries, that speak Spanish. SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE the thrill of competition meets the pride of September 5-7 accomplishment. Where the country shows CARIBBEAN WEEK TORONTO URBAN MUSIC Memorial Park, Port Credit the city a thing or two. September 24 to 26 FESTIVAL This Port Credit Blues & Jazz Festival has become more than a three-day, The sights, sounds, colours, culture and THE TORONTO REEL ASIAN August 29 - September 6 unique vacation attributes of 30+ Caribbean INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CNE Bandshell Park weekend event. Thanks to Thursday evening Beggar’s Blues Banquet and nations will head to Toronto for Caribbean November 12 - 16 the Sick Kids Jam Stage, over a hundred Week. Arranged by the Canadian arm Various Locations TORONTO INTERNATIONAL of the Caribbean Tourism Organization FILM FESTIVAL thousand dollars has been raised for Sick Canada’s Premier Pan-Asian International Kids Hospital throughout the years. (CTO), Caribbean Week 2008 features a Film Festival. A unique showcase of September 4 - 13 series of events highlighting the Caribbean contemporary Asian cinema and work from Various Locations in Toronto Now entering it’s fourth year, the New vacation experience, food and entertainment. the Asian diaspora. Works include fi lms and 33 international selections will screen Orleans Gala, has also raised an excess Tourism offi cials, media, artists, performers, videos by East and Southeast Asian artist this September after premiering at fi lm of a hundred thousand dollars for the celebrities, sponsors and strategic partners in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the festivals the world over. Programmers Southside Shuffl e and Mississauga will converge on Toronto for a week of world. NOW Magazine has named reel Asian have brought back some of the fi nest South local charitable organizations. Caribbean events. Toronto’s Best Small Festival: “(Reel Asian) titles from Cannes, Berlin and beyond, to The Southside Shuffl e has become the strikes the best balance between cutting edge screen as part of the 33rd edition of the epitome of community spirit. WORD ON THE STREET and community. Strong programming and Festival September 28 CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL deep roots attract a super-hyphenated tribe.” Included are works from critically Queen’s Park September 6-7 acclaimed fi lmmakers Kathryn Bigelow, On the last Sunday in September, Queen’s CANADIAN ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL Cabbagetown Spike Lee and Paolo Sorrentino featuring Park will transform into a booklover’s performances by John Malkovich, Viggo DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE paradise with a marketplace of more than Mortensen, Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce, September 6 - 7 250 book, magazine and literacy exhibits, John Leguizamo, Joseph Gordon Levitt Toronto Waterfront readings by more than 170 Canadian authors, poets, storytellers, and performers, and a and Michael Cera. Dragon boat racing is the fastest growing myriad of workshops for aspiring writers. The offi cial website for the 2008 Toronto water sport in the world. Helping to drive November 28-30 International Film Festival, tiff08.ca, is that expansion in North America is Great NUIT BLANCHE 2008 The Rogers Centre now live. Purchase online at tiff08.ca, White North (GWN) Dragon Boat, the October 4 2008 marks the 15th Anniversary of by phone at 416-968-FILM or 1-877- continent’s largest, full-service dragon Various Locations the Canadian Aboriginal Festival. The 968- FILM or in person at the Festival boat racing company. Each year, GWN Revellers hit the streets of Toronto to Festival offers something for everyone Box Offi ce at Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor produces more than 40 dragon boat participate in a playful sunset-to-sunrise from shopping, food, spectacular dancing, Street West (main fl oor, north entrance). events, which raise millions of dollars for celebration of contemporary art. For one lacrosse, contemporary music, visual arts and Box Offi ce hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., community and charitable partners. night only, all night long, Scotiabank Nuit many other items. Monday to Saturday. Blanche transform public space, making VIRGIN FESTIVAL FASHION AND DESIGN FESTIVAL September 6-7 contemporary art accessible to thousands. CABBAGETOWN SHORT FILM & August 23-25 Toronto Island Park VIDEO FESTIVAL Dundas Square Featuring: Foo Fighters, Bloc Party, The CHOCOLATE FEST ’08 September 5 October 14 - October 26 North America°’s largest fashion and design Kooks, Oasis, The Cribs, The Fratelllis, Cabbagetown Various Locations festival will once again transform Toronto’s Against Me!, MGMT, Silversun Pickups, The Cabbagetown Short Film & Video This is the event where Chocolate is featured Dundas Square into a fl amboyant catwalk. The Weakerthans, Stereophonics, Festival is a juried showcase for some in all its magnifi cent and tasty forms. A fashionista’s dream come true, the fi rst Sebastian, Switch. of the world’s best short fi lms, receiving ChocolateFest ‘08 promises to present three edition of the Fashion and Design Festival °V submissions from across Canada and FEAST OF FIELDS delectable, delicious and simply decadent Toronto, in collaboration with the Bay, will United States, as well as Europe, South September 7 events including Chocolicious, The Chocolate feature three days of cutting-edge fashion America, Australia, Hong Kong and Everdale Organic Farm & Ball and The Chocolate Show. and music, bringing fashion directly to the Japan. Environmental Learning Centre www.ChocolateFestivalWeek.com people who wear and make the trends. 16 HOToronto Summer 2008 The warm weather is back and it’s going to be a very hot season for blockbuster movie releases. This guide is designed as a reference source and should be used HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY as a checklist reminder of movies you plan to see over the coming months.

JULY Monaghan, Billy Bob COLLEGE TAKEN NOVEMBER Thornton (Comedy) August 29 (Action) September 19 HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN THE CHALLENGING Drake Bell, Ryan Pinkston, Liam Neeson, Famke ARMY (Drama) November 7 Kevin Covais Janssen, Holly Valance (Action) July 11 PINEAPPLE EXPRESS Angelina Jolie, John (Comedy) August 8 Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, HORRORWEEN BEVERLY HILLS Malkovich Doug Jones Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole (Horror) August 29 CHIHUAHUA Chuck Lamb, Ed Meyer (Family) September 26 MADAGASCAR: THE JOURNEY TO THE CENTER Piper Perabo, Drew CRATE ESCAPE SISTERHOOD OF OF THE EARTH 3D SEPTEMBER Barrymore, Cheech Marin, TRAVELING PANTS 2 (Family) July 11 Paul Rodriguez Brendan Fraser, Josh (Drama) August 8 AUSTRALIA Hutcherson Amber Tamblyn, America (Action) September 5 DEATH RACE Ferrera, Blake Lively, Alexis Nicole Kidman, Hugh (Action) September 26 MEET DAVE Bledel Jackman Jason Statham, Tyrese (Comedy) July 11 Gibson PASSENGERS Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth REPO! THE GENETIC Banks OPERA OCTOBER (Musical) August 8 VALKYRIE (Family) November 7 THE DARK NIGHT Paul Sorvino, Bill Moseley, (Thriller) October 3 Ben Stiller, Cedric the Paris Hilton Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy Entertainer, Chris Rock

THE INTERNATIONAL WHERE THE WILD THINGS QUANTUM OF SOLACE (Thriller) August 15 ARE (Action) November 7 Clive Owen, Naomi Watts (Family) October 3 Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, (Thriller) September 5 Catherine Keener, Forest Judi Dench MIRRORS Anne Hathaway, Patrick Whitaker, Michelle Williams (Horror) August 15 Wilson, William B. Davis HARRY POTTER AND THE Kiefer Sutherland, Paula BODY OF LIES HALF-BLOOD PRINCE Patton, Amy Smart NIGHTS IN RODANTHE (Fantasy) November 21 (Action) July 18 (Drama) September 12 Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger STAR WARS: THE CLONE Richard Gere, Diane Lane Emma Watson WARS MAMA MIA! (Sci-fi ) August 15 PUNISHER: WAR ZONE BOLT (Comedy) July 18 Terrence Carson, Anthony (Action) September 12 (Family) November 26 Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan Daniels, Tom Kane, Matthew Ray Stevenson, Dominic John Travolta, Thomas Haden West, Wayne Knight SPACE CHIMPS Wood Church, Woody Harrelson (Animation) July 18 RIGHTEOUS KILL Andy Samberg, Jeff Daniels TROPIC THUNDER DECEMBER (Comedy) August 15 (Thriller) September 12 (Thriller) October 10 SEVEN POUNDS Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell THE LONGSHOTS (Drama) December 12 Robert Downey Jr. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Crowe (Drama) July 25 Will Smith Ice Cube, Keke Palmer WILD CHILD TYLER PERRY’S THE CITY OF EMBER YES MAN STEP BROTHERS (Comedy) August 15 FAMILY THAT PREYS (Family) October 10 (Comedy) December 19 (Comedy) July 25 Emma Roberts, Natasha (Comedy) September 12 Bill Murray, Tim Robbins Jim Carrey, Terrence Stamp Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly Richardson Tyler Perry, Kathy Bates, Jennifer Hudson PASSCHENDAELE AUGUST THE ACCIDENTAL (Drama) October 10 THE CURIOUS CASE OF GHOST TOWN Paul Gross, Caroline BENJAMIN BUTTON HUSBAND HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO (Comedy) September 19 Dhavernas (Drama) December 19 (Comedy) August 22 YOU Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett Uma Thurman, Colin Firth (Comedy) August 1 SEX DRIVE Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, IGOR (Comedy) October 10 REVOLUTIONARY ROAD BANGKOK DANGEROUSLY Scarlett Johansson, Ben (Animated) September 19 Josh Zuckerman, Amanda (Drama) December 19 Affl eck (Action) August 22 John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, Crew Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Nicolas Cage, Shahkrit John Cleese Winslet, Kathy Bates THE MUMMY: THE Yamnarm QUARANTINE TOMB OF THE DRAGON LAKEVIEW TERRACE (Horror) October 17 MARLEY & ME EMPEROR FLY ME TO THE MOON (Thriller) September 19 Columbus Short, Jay (Action) August 1 (Family) August 22 Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Hernandez Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, Wilson, Kerry Washington Bello Kelly Ripa SAW V MANAGEMENT (Horror) October 24 THE ROCKER THE HOUSE BUNNY (Comedy) September 19 Tobin Bell, Julie Benz, Scott (Comedy) August 1 (Comedy) August 22 Jennifer Aniston, Woody Patterson Rainn Wilson, Christina Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Harrelson Applegate, Jeff Garlin Dana Goodman ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A MY BEST FRIEND’S GIRL PORNO EAGLE EYE BABYLON A.D. (Comedy) September 19 (Comedy) October 31 (Comedy) December 25 (Thriller) August 8 (Action) August 29 Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Owen Wilson, Jennifer Shia LeBeouf, Michelle Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh Jason Biggs Jason Mewes Aniston, Alan Arkin

Summer 2008 HOToronto 17 HOToronto is proud to provide the following list of live productions currently staged at theatres throughout Toronto and surrounding areas. This HOToronto Guide to theatre is a comprehensive list of current and upcoming productions scheduled in Toronto. For dates and show times please call the theatre box offi ce direct. DRAMA to the music of English-language pop Stoppard’s The Real Inspector of singing birds by hiding them under songs at weddings. Hound, set in the theatre, is a delicious your hat? What if the Queen came FROST NIXON In this multi-disciplinary play about skewering of critics and the genre of along and you couldn’t doff your hat October 13 - November 8, 2008 murder mysteries. In Black Comedy to her? Do you follow the rules… or Bluma Appel Theatre victimization and a community’s hunger for so-called honour, by Peter Shaffer (Amadeus, Equus) follow your heart? Each performance Directed by Ted Dykstra Majumdar plays all six roles - four the madness begins when the lights of Bird Brain will be performed in gripping and suspenseful. This women and two men - with skill, go out… except that in this play the both American Sign Language and internationally acclaimed play humour, beauty and power. actors see the darkness and you see spoken English. premiered at the world-famous the light. Donmar Warehouse in London. It TRUDEAU STORIES dramatizes a series of unprecedented TAZED AND CONFUSED GHOSTS AND LADDERS November 19 - December 6 television interviews revealing how Continuing - Second City Sept. 29 to Oct. 11 Theatre Passe Muraille David Frost, a playboy and talk-show 51 Mercer Street Lorraine Kimsa Theatre Mainstage In 1985, while she was a student at host with a fading reputation, came to (at Blue Jays Way, next to (Recommended for Grades 2-7, the National Theatre School, Brooke solicit an apology and the admission Gretzky’s) Ages 7 & up) Johnson became friends with Pierre of guilt that the extremely intelligent, Tazed and Confused is a comedy Thrill to the acrobatic movement Elliott Trudeau. It had been a year- but disgraced President Richard shock to the system – a social of the company that brought you and-a-half since his walk in the snow Nixon had worked so diligently to defi brillator for a city that has locked me me me... and Lili as they weave and while he was no longer doing avoid giving to anyone - even when itself away in 400 square foot condos, a tale of daring, risk, and mystery. pirouettes behind the Queen, he was under oath to do so. insulating itself from the realities of Follow three brothers as they play sometimes hanging around with foreign war, escalating crime and near the forbidden railway tracks and Brooke, sliding down ice-covered ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE economic uncertainty. But the urban witness Gabriel as he conquers his staircases on Mount Royal. cocoon can also be a prison – 5 fear of heights through the help of a November 24 - December 20 Trudeau Stories is a multi-faceted million people living together, alone. mysterious little girl… Directed by Donna Feore and delicate evocation of friendship. Depressed? Don’t worry; The Second It’s A Wonderful Life is the story of City is here to help you laugh your A poetic, resonant and affecting solo THE SILLYLICIOUS FAMILY george bailey, the beloved unsung work, it explores the dimensions of way through it with scenes, songs and hero of Bedford Falls. The 1946 friendship: the friends who opened a big jolt of funny. MUSICAL Frank Capra fi lm, now a Christmas November 28 - January 4, 2009 your eyes, made you laugh - and who Returning to the fold for Tazed and classic, received fi ve Oscar Elgin Theatre you cried for. Confused is Leslie Seiler, fresh off nominations and was chosen as the What do you get when you blend the her tour of duty on CTV’s Comedy “Top Inspirational Film” of all time COMEDY Inc. She joins a cast made up of mouth watering ingredients of CTV’s by The American Film Institute. It’s newcomer Ashley Botting and Degrassi, The Next Generation With a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play is AN EVENING WITH veterans Marty Adams, Jim Annan A Pinch Of Kids’ Cbc-tv, throw in a ingeniously re-created as a 1940s live UNCLE VAL Darryl Hinds and Karen Parker. Will dash of We Will Rock You, and stir radio broadcast in front of a studio October 1 -19 and all new scenic design by multiple with a zesty Stratford hambone? audience. Since its premiere in 1996, Theatre Passe Muraille Dora Award winning Camellia Koo, Simply the lightest, frothiest, funniest this inventive adaptation of a beloved It is 1987, and Uncle Val, an Tazed and Confused will have a fresh theatrical souffl é that ever rose above classic has continued to earn critical indignantly sarcastic 70-year-old new look to accompany its fresh new the well tread boards of Toronto’s acclaim. retired fi sherman, displaced from comedy. Elgin Theatre: This is Ross Petty’s his outport home, is now trapped 13th annual fractured fairy tale, PYAASA in the suburbs of the big city of St. WAY OF THE WORLD October 24 - November 15 John’s with his daughter’s family. July 2 - August 2 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, Andy Jones - the character - is a Young Centre, Distillery District Theatre Passe Muraille CHARLIE BROWN Set in Calcutta, India, Pyaasa self-doubting, guilt-ridden, soulful William Congreve’s Restoration Nov. 9 to Dec. 30 explores issues surrounding the caste comedian plagued by a need to masterpiece is one of the wittiest, Lorraine Kimsa Theatre Mainstage system, a discriminatory form of do right. He is touring the nation sauciest, and most loved of English Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” social stratifi cation into which every of Canada. Everywhere he plays, language comedies. Peopled with a by Charles M. Schulz Hindu is born. At the bottom of this Newfoundlanders - and the odd Dane wonderful variety of characters, the (Recommended for Grades 1 to 7, hierarchy are the Untouchables, a - fl ock to his dressing room after the play is particularly distinguished in Ages 6 & up) group seen as sub-human by members show. They are all homesick and its creation of unforgettably assertive From comic strip to stage, Charles of the Hindu caste system. want to touch the hem of his garment, women. A rare commodity: a very which, for the Newfoundlander away sexy, very smart and very funny play. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts© characters come to life in an inspiring THE MISFIT means: take Andy for a beer. musical that celebrates the ups October 25 - November 15 FOR KIDS AND FAMILY and downs of childhood. Charlie Theatre Passe Muraille BLACK COMEDY / THE REAL BIRD BRAIN Brown – perhaps the most endearing Second in Anita Majumdar’s trilogy INSPECTOR HOUND Nov. 30 - Dec. 30 “everyman” of our time – leads us of plays, the fi rst of which was the August 20 - September 20 Lorraine Kimsa Theatre Studio through life’s lessons with spark, highly acclaimed Fish Eyes, The Young Centre Distillery District Based on a story by Albert Wendt openness, and candour. Misfi t tells the story of Naz, an Here we have paired what we believe (Recommended for Grades JK-3, Indo-Canadian woman working as a are the two best one-act farces of Ages 3-8) classical Indian dancer who performs the 20th century English theatre. What if you promised to protect a nest

18 HOToronto Summer 2008 VARIETY keeper, whose murder remains one SOMETHING’S ROCKIN’ IN In a future world - where of the greatest mysteries in Toronto’s DENMARK globalisation is complete - we are all LEGOLAND history. July 25 & 26, 2008 - Jane Mallett safe, happy, homogenized consumers. November 20 - December 6 Created by writer Sarah Hood Theatre at StLC One giant corporation tells us what to Theatre Passe Muraille with Shadowland Theatre. Sarah’s Forget what Shakespeare ever told buy, what to wear, what to believe, Penny and Ezra, the infamous encyclopedic knowledge of the city, you about Hamlet! how to live, what to think... but, deep Lamb siblings, extradited back to known and unknown, has unearthed beneath the gleaming cities, there are Canada after brutally attacking one This famous, or infamous, rock more than the scattered remains of rebels who remember the time they of America’s most beloved pop musical by Cliff Jones is getting a Radelmüller to give us a show that call The Rhapsody... and make their stars, give a presentation of the new staged concert production here will illuminate the darkest, deepest own forbidden music. harrowing odyssey at their high in Toronto this July! Originally tales. school. Canada’s youngest drug commissioned for C.B.C Radio, SPECIAL EVENT Kronborg: 1582 played at the cartel will have audiences in stitches MUSICALS with their contemporary vaudeville Charlottetown Festival in 1974 and routine, complete with ukulele, AVENUE Q 1975, and toured eastern Canada puppets, multi-media and gangster July 29 - August 31 with Brent Carver as Hamlet and rap. Performed by the wonderfully Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts Beverly D’Angelo as Ophelia. wicked Celine Stubel and Amitai Princeton is an optimistic college grad Renamed Rockabye Hamlet and Marmorstein. who comes to NYC with big dreams substantially revised under famed and a tiny bank account that can only director Gower Champion, the show THE ART OF PERFORMING afford him an apartment on Avenue opened at Broadway’s Minskoff AURAL SEX Q with its assortment of neighbours. Theatre in 1976, playing six weeks. July 19, 2008 - 6 pm & 9 pm Together they struggle to fi nd jobs, A few years later the show was Jane Mallett Theatre at StLC dates and their life’s purpose. revamped and, as Something’s Aural Sex is about the spoken word Rockin’ in Denmark, played in Los used as a means of communicating DIRTY DANCING: Angeles for 14 months, garnering SALTIMBANCO - Cirque du Soleil all the emotional joy and turmoil of THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE 12 theatre awards. It has since been August 13 - 24 being in a relationship: the good, the To November 2, 2008 successfully produced many times. Air Canada Centre bad, the mysterious, and the funny, The Royal Alexandra Theatre Now Jones has reworked the script August 27 - 31 even the painful. and score, taking the best from all Copps Coliseum, Hamilton the productions, for the upcoming Through intricate set and lighting EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL concert staging. Don’t miss it!! design, a rigorous rehearsal schedule, To August 2 Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic and a talented line-up of guest poets Diesel Playhouse Main stage style of Cirque du Soleil - a signature Monty Python’s from all over North America; this 56 Blue Jays Way Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre, dance show provides amateur performers a What can go wrong when fi ve college SPAMALOT and music and where spectacular chance to explore their art in a new students break into an abandoned September 9 - October 5, 2008 cabin in the woods? Apparently a The Canon Theatre costumes, lighting and make-up take way, while giving seasoned poets pride of place. The current cast of 49 the opportunity to expand their whole heck of a lot! They unleash The funniest show on earth is back to taunt Toronto for a second time! artists, 15 of whom were part of the repertoire. evil spirits, turn into demons… and show’s original big top tour, hail from Winner of the 2005 Tony Award sing show tunes! In Evil Dead: the Canada and 20 other countries. THE LIGHT THAT STANDS STILL: Musical, Sam Raimi’s cult classic 80s for Best Musical, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, the musical comedy Saltimbanco—from the Italian “saltare A SPECTACULAR SUMMER fi lms are brought to life in a hilarious, in banco,” which literally means “to campy show that will make you love sensation lovingly ripped off from NIGHT’S ODYSSEY the fi lm classic Monty Python and jump on a bench”—explores the the theatre again. urban experience in all its myriad Thursday to Sunday, The Holy Grail, returns to spread July 17 to 20 and 24 to 27, 8 pm forms: the people who live there, their HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL laughter and cheer throughout the idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families 2008 marks the 200th anniversary kingdom. Directed by Tony Award- July 18 - 26 and groups, the hustle and bustle of of the building of the lighthouse at winner Mike Nichols, SPAMALOT Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island. Air Canada Centre the street and the towering heights of tells the tale of King Arthur and the skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and This is oldest stone building in its Knights of the Round Table as they lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco original location in Toronto and oldest JERSEY BOYS embark on their quest for the Holy takes spectators on an allegorical and lighthouse on the Great Lakes. It is a Grail. But before they can fi nd their acrobatic journey into the heart of the symbol of light and dark, rescue and grail, they’re taking a little side-trip city. disaster, sirens and spirits, and of the to the fair city of Toronto power of place. In honour of its 200 years Shadowland THE SOUND OF MUSIC Theatre is creating a celebratory October 3, 2008 - Jan. 11, 2009 performance within the Island The Princess of Wales Theatre landscape, incorporating the Lady of The North American premiere of the Lake herself. the West End’s biggest hit, the Shadowland’s signature techniques new David Ian/Andrew Lloyd of puppetry, mask, stilts, live music August 21 - October 5 Webber production of Rodgers and site-specifi c visual and sound Toronto Centre for the Performing and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of installation will all be at play in this Arts Music! ambulatory, outdoor performance. Jersey Boys is about Frankie Valli & Taking the theme of guiding lights The Four Seasons: How four blue- WE WILL ROCK YOU FOR THEATRE UPDATES VISIT that draw us to safe harbour, we collar boys became one of the biggest Continuing examine the nature of light and dark American pop music sensations. They The Panasonic Theatre www.HOToronto.com wrote their own songs, invented their After 61 hit weeks at the Canon and where we look for direction in a Click on The Sizzle Sheet world with so many false beacons. own sounds and sold 175 million Theatre, Toronto’s favourite musical Central to the story is the spirit of records worldwide - all before the rocks on at the Panasonic Theatre, or J.P. Radelmüller, the fi rst lighthouse age of 30. beginning July 16! Curtains Up

Summer 2008 HOToronto 19 DINNER THEATRES show. Guests feast on a Hitler’s Nazis rise to power. best of plans can change the story about the power of four-course meal served in inevitable course of disaster. greed. FAMOUS PEOPLE medieval style as knights HAMLET TROJAN WOMEN LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC PLAYERS DINNER on horseback demonstrate April 23 - October 26 May 14 - October 5 June 1 - October 4 THEATRE precise equestrian tournament Festival Theatre Tom Patterson Theatre - 111 Court House Theatre - Shaw 110 Sudbury Street maneuvers along with sword 50 Queen St. Lakeside Dr. Picton St. 416-928-1044 fi ghting and jousting. Great Devastated to fi nd that From the ancient roots of drama From the ancient roots of drama www.fpp.org family entertainment. his father’s death was no comes this powerfully moving comes this powerfully moving accident – that, in fact, the testament to the endurance of testament to the endurance of GOING BANANAS STAGE WEST brother who now wears his the human spirit in the face of the human spirit in the face of January 22 – June 30 5400 Dixie Road crown murdered the late king adversity. After 10 years’ siege, adversity. After 10 years’ siege, Not just another day at the 905-238-0042 – Prince Hamlet immediately Troy has fallen to the Greeks. Troy has fallen to the Greeks. circus. Take a trip to the www.stagewest.com vows revenge. Now King Priam’s widow, Now King Priam’s widow, circus with this hilarious take Hecuba, and other women of Hecuba, and other women of on ‘Send in the Clowns’. LITTLE SHOP OF LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST the ruined city are to be the the ruined city are to be the It’s our wildest and most HORRORS May 21 - October 4 slaves of their conquerors. slaves of their conquerors. daring adventure yet. Get Tom Patterson Theatre - But even as they lament their But even as they lament their your inside look at the side- 111 Lakeside Dr. present calamity, they hear present calamity, they hear splitting chaos that erupts In order to devote themselves predictions of tragedy still to predictions of tragedy still to behind the ‘Big Top’. Giggle to intellectual pursuits, the come. come. with us at the hysterical ups, King of Navarre and his downs and side-to-sides of friends swear to avoid female SHAW FESTIVAL MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION putting on a circus show. company for three years. NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE July 6 - October 5 Jump through magical hoops When four lovely ladies then FOLLIES Festival Theatre - Shaw of black light and roar with arrive on the scene, the men laughter. August 29 - October 4 10 Queens Parade are smitten – but what about Shaw’s story of the ultimate their vow? Festival Theatre – Shaw MYSTERIOUSLY YOURS 10 Queens Parade, test of a mother-daughter relationship is one of his DINNER THEATRE MOBY DICK “Broadway Baby”, “I’m Still Here”, “In Buddy’s most enduring and best-loved 2026 Yonge Street July 22 - October 18 Eyes”, “Losing My Mind” plays. Mrs. Kitty Warren has 416-486-7469 or 1-800- Studio Theatre – celebrated contemporary worked hard to provide for her NOT DEAD Downie St. Broadway standards that all daughter Vivie, to give her the www.mysteriouslyyours.com Having signed on as a July 10 - September 14 come from Stephen Sondheim’s genteel upbringing she never harpooner aboard the Pequod, For 20 years, high profi le Stage West legendary musical, Follies. had. Now that Vivie is about a whaling ship commanded by and outspoken members 5400 Dixie, Mississauga to embark on her own career, the mysterious Captain Ahab, of the audience have been One of the longest running the former schoolteacher INSPECTOR CALLS her mother decides that it is incorporated into the many off-broadway shows of all Ishmael gets more than he To November 2 time for her feminist daughter different mysteries, put under time, Little Shop of Horrors Festival Theatre - Shaw to fi nally learn the truth about suspicion and embarrassed bargained for when Ahab, is about a down and out obsessed by the great white 10 Queens Parade her mother’s profession. The suffi ciently that everyone fl oral assistant who becomes A spring evening, 1912, and shocking news sets the stage for else has a memorable time. whale that took his leg, turns an overnight sensation when the prosperous Birling family a battle royal between mother Of course, all of this good the voyage into a personal he discovers an exotic plant have gathered for an intimate and daughter about sex, love, fun with no devastation or quest for revenge. with a mysterious craving dinner. Their daughter’s money and morality. humiliation intended. for fresh blood. Soon MUSIC MAN engagement to a fi ne young “Audrey II” grows into an man of means is the cause for April 26 - November 1 PRESIDENT DANCING WITH THE ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, celebration, but the festivities Avon Theatre June 7 - October 4 STARS CAN BE MURDER R&B singing carnivore who are interrupted when a police 99 Downie St. Royal George Theatre - Shaw (Continuing) offers him fame and fortune inspector unexpectedly calls. When charming huckster Picton St. Welcome to Dancing With in exchange for feeding He is looking into the death Harold Hill arrives in River In this fast-paced comedy, Stars: The Finals! With your it’s growing appetite. This of a young woman and as City, Iowa, with a promise the clock starts ticking for a host: Jimmy Kibble They’re affectionate spoof of 1950’s Inspector Goole questions to teach the town’s youth powerful bank president when down to the fi nal 3 couples. each member of the family, sci-fi movies has become a to play in a marching band, the young heiress under his Which of them will be the skeletons come clattering out household name thanks to librarian Marian Paroo care announces her secret winners? The remaining of the closet and a remarkable the highly successful fi lm rightly suspects that he’s a marriage to a Communist taxi celebrities are: Shayne web of connections unfolds. version. fraud. But Harold’s silver- driver! Norrison tries in vain to Newton, Ryan Seafoam, & tongued gift for selling convince her to divorce him but Mary Kate Lohanspears. OUT OF TOWN dreams may be more potent LITTLE FOXES she is prepared to make her big They’ll be dancing with than he realizes. May 2 - November 1 STRATFORD announcement to her parents, their Professional Partners. Royal George Theatre- Shaw FESTIVAL who are arriving imminently. As always, the Head Judge ROMEO AND JULIET Picton St. is Bruno Tarantella. Tonight, CABARET Family and money – a lethal May 7 - November 8 WONDERFUL TOWN the Prima Ballerina, Tatiana May 13 - October 25 combination. When the Festival Theatre To October 5 Imasonova, will be teaching Avon Theatre Hubbard siblings decide to 50 Queen St. Festival Theatre - Shaw everyone a classical, Russian 99 Downie St. invest in a cotton mill, the They love each other 10 Queens Parade dance. No sooner does struggling passionately as only struggle for the biggest slice A musical adventure about writer Clifford Bradshaw teenagers can – while their of the pie begins. Brothers Ben Join the fun and see if you being young and pursuing a arrive in Berlin to work on his families, addicted to hatred, and Oscar connive and scheme, can solve “whodunit?” in the dream, based on the play My novel than he’s distracted by a embrace a culture of endless but it is their powerful sister lampooning of the popular Sister Eileen and the stories by romance with nightclub singer violence. To be united with Regina who will seemingly reality dance show. Ruth McKenney. Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, the her Romeo, Juliet dares stop at nothing to get what she Make sure you step back world around them is darkening to face the terrors of the wants. The treachery of these in time and see the new under a sinister shadow, as tomb – but not even the Southern foxes is a timeless 20 HOToronto Summer 2008 MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS

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