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YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST & COOLEST SUMMER EVENTS

2012 SUPERGUIDE to SUMMER & FALL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS in , GTA and SOUTHERN ONTARIO

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ALL EVENTS FREE WITH ADMISSION!†

1 Michael Smith Sat Aug 25

2 3OH!3 Tues Aug 28

3 Canadian International Air Show Labour Day Weekend; Sep 1, 2, 3

4 Illusionist Ted Outerbridge Daily

5 Mardi Gras Parade Daily 4 5

Info Line: 416.393.6300 †Does not include rides. FOOD NETWORK is a trademark of Television Food Network G.P., used with permission. All programming subject to change. Mid-Summer/Fall 2012 V.1 On Line Edition

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Publisher and Managing Editor Joey Cee Toronto Celebrates Contributors Enzo Iammatteo, Christine Bates Summer Lina Dhingra, Collin Camilleri Paul Glyn-Williams, Jacqueline Kyrion With Festivals .... Photographers Aline Sandler, Tom Sandler, Joey Cee, Lots of Them! Jody Glaser, Enzo Iammatteo Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor Website Design DesignSource As we celebrate our 18th year of publishing, HOToronto Magazine, in its commitment to keeping you Broadcast Media Division Producer informed and enlightened, continues to present you with a host of new on-line download magazine titles. Joey Cee

HOToronto Magazines The information compiled in this issue is derived from many sources, solicited and unsolicited. Our team of and What’s On Where Magazines writers and photographers have been covering festivalss for more than a dozen years, and each year there are are published on-line by more and more festivals popping up all over the city and throughout the GTA. JCO Communications Inc., 1235 , 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4. Tel: (416) 923-HOTO (4686) Although this information is being transmitted to you via free subscription or as a download, it will only be Fax: 905-820-9512 available in this format seasonally, updated according as the urgency of the information requires us to offer E-mail: [email protected] a new version. You will note the updated version of HOT & COOL FESTIVALS by the version code at the www.HOToronto.com top of this page or by the new cover. At all times you can simply go to www.HOToronto.com and click on the www.TorontoOnDemand.ca Festivals link to acquire updates and additions as they become available.

The information on establishments and special venues listed or mentioned in this publication is If you have a Festival you wish to be listed, please send the details of your event to us at hotoronto@rogers. compiled from all available, and considered to be reliable sources. The publisher does not assume re- com. We will do our best to get it posted and get the word out. sponsibility for omissions, errors or changes printed. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information provided at time of printing. Due to the nature of the venues, information may change after Don’t forget to check out our other new line of publications which are also available as free downloads date of publication. including GALAvanting Magazine, CURTAINS UP and SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS. This publication does not endorse or recommend the establishments listed or advertised. However, most establishments are listed on proven merit and therefore recommended for publication. You may no- We are here to keep you informed. tify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any changes or additions found in this publication. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable summer. No part of this publication may be reproduced, duplicated or electronically stored in part or whole without the written permission of the publisher.

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Elvis Stojko

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ALL EVENTS FREE WITH ADMISSION!†

1 Aerial Acrobatics & Skating Show Starring Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir Aug 17 to 31 & Elvis Stojko Sept 1 to 3

2 President’s Choice SuperDogs Daily

3 Illusionist Ted Outerbridge Daily 3 4 4 Nick Carter Sun Aug 19

Info Line: 416.393.6300 †Does not include rides. All programming subject to change. TORONTO SUMMER + FALL FESTIVALS GUIDE 2012 July 6 - 22 displays are elaborate and oh so delicately worn jazz musicians who’ve created that special SUMMERLICIOUS and designed for movement. Move they do, in buzz on the international music scene. Bring Various Dining Locations throughout a breath-taking spectrum of colours that is best along friends and family. Settle in on your Toronto refl ected in the King and Queen Showcase on beach blanket or chair, or check out our out- For an unforgettable Summerlicious experi- Parade Day. No Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival door licensed lounge located within viewing ence, take advantage of the incredible value Festival is complete without African Drumming distance of the stage! Limited capacity special and exlusive prix fixe menus offered at 180 along with the Arts and Crafts displays celebrat- viewing area will be set aside for those who of Toronto’s favourite restaurants. Participat- ing “Things Caribbean”! use wheelchairs/scooters. ing restaurant menus will be available early in Check out the official website for a full listing June on the officiial website. July 20 - 29 of performers or download the official pro- www.toronto.ca/special events BEACHES INTERNATIONAL gram from the www.HOToronto.com JAZZ FESTIVAL www.beachesjazz.com July 9 - 10 East / Woodbine Park / Kew AFROFEST Gardens July 16 Queens Park Afrofest is the African cultural The Beaches International Jazz Festival has GREEN TORONTO FESTIVAL event of the summer, with plenty to see and grown steadily since that first year of an after- Yonge-Dundas Square do! It is a FREE weekend-long celebration noon of Jazz in the park into a world-class event Bigger, better and greener than ever, this of African culture and diversity centred on that attracts an annual audience of 1 million year’s Green Toronto Festival will transform the non-stop music and dance taking place people. Now, in celebration of its 24th anniver- Yonge-Dundas Square into a celebration of all on three outdoor stages. Afrofest features sary, Beaches Jazz - voted Toronto’s #1 music things green! Stroll through more than 100 ex- world-renowned African music acts, as well event in a 2006 Decima Poll - has hibits of green products and services, sample as dozens of highly-rated African musical been enhanced to include an additional weekend some scrumptious locally grown food and groups based in . With a bustling at Woodbine Park to complement the well-es- enjoy live bands & special guest speakers, all African marketplace, food and craft vendors, tablished Main Stage concerts at Kew Gardens, in a car-free environment — Yonge Street will artistic displays, a Children’s Village, a drum StreetFest, and Jazz related workshops. Also be closed to traffic from Dundas to Queen. stage, music workshops, and organized fun and new this year is the Latin Square on the board- www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival educational activities for youth and children, walk near the Leuty Lifeguard Station. Afrofest provides guaranteed fun for the whole July 16 - 17 family, to people of all ethnicities and com- WOODBINE PARK SALSA ON ST. CLAIR munities. Be on hand lakeside at Woodbine Park for the St. Clair Ave. West , Hillcrest Village, www.muiscafrica.org launch of the Beaches International Jazz Festi- between Winona Drive And Christie Ave. val and the kick-off to the Festival’s 24th year Salsa on St. Clair is Canada’s largest Latino- July 17 - August 12 celebrations. Multiple outdoor stages featuring themed festival and wraps- up the Latino week CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL TORONTO free concerts. Featuring the “New Generation” in Toronto. Salsa on St Clair has attracted over Various Locations and “Youth” stages celebrating young upcoming 1 million salsa lovers to the streets of Toronto PARADE: August 4 musicians that are making an impact. Located since its launch in 2005. Join in on the parade Lakeshore Blvd. W. at at the western edge of the Beach community, of fun as midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village, KING + QUEEN COMPETITION: Aug.12 Woodbine Park is located at the corner of North- between Winona Drive and Christie Street will ern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore Boule- be transformed into a showcase of Latin life. The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto vard East (Northern Dancer is between Coxwell The festival features: Live Music, Dance Les- Festival is an exciting two-week cultural ex- and Woodbine Avenues). sons, Latin Flavours, Family Fun. plosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. In its 44th STREETFEST July 16 - 17 year it has become a major international event Queen Street East Woodbine to Beech Ave. TASTE OF THAILAND FESTIVAL and the largest cultural festival of its kind in StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Nathan Philips Square North America. As Carnival is an international Festival original event showcasing the finest in The biggest Thai community event in cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post- with lots of activities and Toronto and its environs will come alive as Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul attractions and in honor of the 50th anniver- the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms sounds that Canada has to offer. Upwards of 50 sary of Thai and Canadian, Thai community and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Hip bands entertain you along a closed 2 km stretch of Ontario are hosting a celebration; Taste Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. of Queen Street East! It’s an annual evening of Thailand 2011. Visitors will experience This colourful exhibition and display of genius pilgrimage for close to a million folks who the tastes of Thailand at authentic Thai food is truly a musical panorama that is certain to come out to groove to the music and soak in the cooking and fruit carving demonstrations. bring a pleasing smile to the ancestral titans of ambience. Several Thai restaurants will sell specialties. Pan and Calypso music. Entertainment will include Thai cultural danc- The Caribbean Carnival Toronto Festival is KEW GARDENS ing, fashion shows, Mouy Thai, a Thai parade, an expression of Toronto’s multicultural and Continuous free concerts over the weekend Thai massage and shopping for unique Thai multiracial society. An increasing number of by notable jazz music headliners on the main handicrafts and products. The Tourism Author- attendees and participants come from the US stage in Kew Gardens, located in the heart of ity of Thailand and several Canadian tour and overseas. The events are planned months Toronto’s Beach community. A unique yearly operators will provide information on travel to in advance. The costumes and mas band opportunity to witness up front and personal, Thailand. July 17 - August 4 August 3 - 6 August 10 - 12 TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Edward Johnson Building (Faculty of Mu- and Queens Park Danforth Ave. East of Broadview Avenue sic) at the The 10th annual TD IRIE Music Festival is GreekTown Taste of the Danforth is one of To- An international classical music festival and a multi-media extravaganza featuring dance, ronto’s signature events, showcasing Hellenic academy now entering its fifth season, Toronto visual art, spoken word and of course great mu- cuisine and culture. You can enjoy mouth- Summer Music (TSM) brings world-renowned sic from the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa watering Greek cuisine such as souvlaki performing artists to Toronto for an unparal- and North America. Dance from the African and spanakopita. The festival also offers the leled combination of performances and summer Diaspora, spoken word/literature, visual arts multicultural tastes of the city. music education. exhibition, film, food and drinks. Conveniently The street festival is in the heart of Toronto’s Programmed by celebrated Artistic Director located in the heart of downtown Toronto, tak- GreekTown, and attracts hungry mouths from Douglas McNabney the TSM Festival offers ing place in two great locations: Nathan all over the world for this renowned street classical music lovers a feast of engaging Phillips Square. festival. They come for the food, the entertain- concerts, enriched by master classes, lectures, www.iriemusicfestival.com ment, the atmosphere, and to be Greek for the exhibitions and workshops. During four weeks weekend! This festival is a must for food-lov- of programming, Toronto audiences step into August 4 - 6 ers as samples of a variety of the ethnic dishes an intimate world imbued with musical energy THE PIRATE FESTIVAL available at Greek Town restaurants are avail- and creative activity, a world where classical Milton, Ontario able for tasting. The event also includes two music expresses its power to unite body and Grab parrots, hooks, and eye patches and get stages for bands, a Healthy Eating, Healthy soul. ready to walk the plank ye scurvy dogs. Thar Lifestyle Village, a midway, a sports area, a The only summer music program of its kind in she blows! Landlubbers, sea cap’ns and all who Beer Garden, a Martini Lounge and the Greek Ontario, the TSM Academy offers instruction share the heart of a pirate be welcome. The Wines Garden. at the highest level to musicians at thethreshold village stages will be filled from morning ‘til www.tasteofthedanforth.com of their professional careers through individual evening with family friendly shows. There be master classes and string quartet, composition buxom beauties and wenches on hand, music August 10 - 19 and chamber music workshops. and comedy, feats of skill and bravery, sword PLANET INDIGENUS www.torontosummermusic.com fighting, and buried treasure to hunt. www.thepiratefestival.com July 21 - 24 August 12 TIRGAN IRANIAN FESTIVAL July 27 JERK FEST - JERK FOOD FESTIVAL Harbourfront Centre QUEER BEER FESTIVAL Centennial Park Road and Rathburn Road Tirgan 2012 will present Iranian art and culture Bandshell Park - Exhibition Place jerkfestival.ca through a four-day festival in Toronto – a Toronto’s Festival of Beer is proud to announce city that rightfully prides itself in welcoming a new event, the Queer Beer Festival! The first August 18 -19 diversity. We are making a deliberate effort of its kind in North America and in celebra- YORK-EGLINTON INTERNATIONAL to include contributions from various ethnic tion with the queer and trans communities. The STREET FESTIVAL groups in Iran in as many artistic and cultural Queer Beer Festival will celebrate Canada’s Along Eglinton Ave. West corridor from Mar- disciplines as possible, showcasing interna- rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the lee Ave. to Dufferin Street tionally acclaimed as well as local artists and brewing craft from around the world. Featur- The York-Eglinton International Street Festival performers of Iranian descent, who celebrate ing more than 120 brands, great live acts and offers everyone a weekend of hot music and Iranian heritage through music, dance, theatre, delicious food from gourmet BBQ to oyters to fun activities. Begin your weekend with music cinema, literature, and visual arts. Tirgan also more! This event is part of Canada’s celebra- and a sidewalk sale on Eglinton Ave. West. On features Iranian cuisine and special arts and tion of all things beer! Featuring performances Saturday, live musical performances, dancers, crafts presentations made available by vendor by Maggie. street magicians, buskers, face painters, a kid kiosks. This is going to be an engaging, educat- queerbeer.ca zone, and a variety of vendors will take over ing, and entertaining experience for a wide the street and offer something for everyone! range of audiences. July 28 There’ll be exciting giveaways, kids’ activities, tirgan.ca MUBUHAY FESTIVAL and more. Best of all, admission is FREE! Metro Toronto Convention Centre www.internationalstreetfest.com July 22 BRAZILFEST TORONTO 2012 July 29 August 18 Earlscourt Park TORONTO FOOD FESTIVAL RASTAFEST The Festival will offer its attendees the op- 5138 Sheppard Ave. E. portunity to be closer to the performers, get a www.rastafest.com chance to enjoy a taste of Brazil with Brazilian August 3 - 6 style foods and a family area for families with ISLAND SOUL August 18 children to enjoy the day. BrazilFest is now Harbourfront Centre BLOORCOURT ARTS7 CRAFTS FAIR considered a part of the Toronto calendar list of (Shaw St. to Dovercourt) many great events that stimulates and cel- August 10 - 12 ebrates the collective heritage and multicultural TORONTO’S FESTIVAL OF BEER August 16 - 19 diversity of Toronto. A huge variety of styles of Bandshell Park - Exhibition Place MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL music and dance from all parts of the country, A celebration of Canada’s rich brewing history, Main Street - Unionville with something to offer for all tastes; rhythms hosted by experts of the brewing craft from The 15th annual Markham Jazz Festival starts and melodies that reflect the rich cultural heri- around the country. Featuring more than 200 with the ‘15th. Anniversary Birthday BLUES tage of Brazil. Free admission brands of beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier BASH at the Flato Markham Theatre on www.brazilfest.ca celebration of the golden beverage. August 16th. in the evening and then a free www.beerlicious.ca weekend of high-quality performances during August 24 - 26 ited media, this festival attracts thousands of the day and evening on August 17, 18, 19 and TELUS TAIWANfest: TAIWAN RISING Canadian and international industry delegates. 21 on Main Street Unionville at the Unionville Harbourfront Centre As one of the world’s most important cultural Millennium Bandstand, Varley Art Gallery and www.harbourfrontcentre.com events, the Festival consistently strives to set McKay Art Centre Beer and Wine Garden, the standard for excellence in film program- as well as various other stages around town. August 25 ming. Audiences are exposed to the work of To compliment the Main Stage events, “Hot IMPORTFEST 2012 emerging talent and masters of the cinema Spots” (a variety of venues in Unionville and Metro Toronto Convention Centre, craft from around the world. Markham) present fantastic jazz artists in a North Building The Festival also serves as a platform for this ‘Street Festival and Concert Environment’. Combine one part glitz and glamour, with one country’s artists to share their stories. Auda- Festival attendees can wander from venue part sleek and cool design engineering; add cious in its selection and supported by the to venue, soaking up the party atmosphere, in some lovely ladies and you have a recipe strength and intelligence of its international the jazz music, and the historic beauty of the for the hottest car show in North America. audience, the Festival has become the land- villages of Unionville and Markham- a truly a Showcasing over 400 modified sport compact mark destination for the moving image - and is magical experience. cars from across North America and hosting forging ahead, seeking new ways to engineer The festival will highlight a large variety of various exhibitors and manufactures including creative and cultural discovery through film. music within the family of jazz. The festival accessories, performance parts and other car One of North America’s premier film events. committee has worked hard to recruit a wide merchandise; this show has something for every The Toronto International at- range of diverse, interesting and well-known car enthusiast alike. tracts worldwide attention and many of the artists who will present jazz in all its forms. More information: www.importfest.com ‘movers and shakers’ in the movie industry. www.markhamjazzfestival.com The festival is held at a variety of venues August 31 - September 3 throughout the city. Internationally renowned, August 17 - September 3 HISPANIC FIESTA this film festival shows between 300 and 400 CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION Square films at approximately 23 screens in downtown (CNE) Splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful Toronto each year. First formed in 1976, the Exhibition Place culture that the Hispanic heritage is famous TIFF features blockbuster Hollywood hits, as The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is for is what’s in store for you. Hispanic Fiesta well as independent works from Canada and Canada’s largest fair and one of the top 10 features the best known local & International around the world. fairs in North America. Founded in 1879, the Hispanic performers covering 20 different www.tiff.net CNE celebrates its 134th year in 2012, when countries, that speak Spanish. More than 300 it takes place from August 17 to September 3. local, national and international performers will September 7 - 9 Each year over the course of its late summer be taking part in the festival. SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE: BLUES + JAZZ 18-day run, the CNE attracts approximately www.hispanicfiesta.com FESTIVAL 1.3 million people. On average, it generates Memorial Park - Port Credit an economic impact of $58.6 million on the September 1 - 5 The Blues Pavilion plays host to a fantastic and $80 million on the ARTFEST: OUTDOOR ART SHOW line-up of acoustic and electric musicians. A province of Ontario each year. For the past two large grassy seating area directly in front of the consecutivefairs, the CNE has been awarded Outdoor Art Show set throughout the Distillery ground level stage provides the perfect setting Eco Logo certification, confirming it as the District. Includes Artists from across Ontario to relax and enjoy the music. The Food Court “greenest” fair in North America, and the most and Quebec. Painting, Photography, Sculptures, and Beer Garden located nearby ensure you “environmentally friendly” large scale event Printmaking, and Mixed Media by Canadian are well-fed and refreshed for the day. As the on the continent. The CNEA Horse Show and artists. Live music, great food and a wonderful gateway to the Festival, Mississippi Dave de Casino open before the fair, on Monday, July atmosphere to experience. Eyre Square welcomes visitors to the festival 30. HorseCapades opens July 31. with an eclectic mix of acoustic and electric To learn more visit: www.theex.com September 6 - 16 performers. Great sound, wide-open spaces You can download the CNE brochure from TORONTO INTERNATIONAL and clear sightlines create a comfortable view- their official website or at our own website FILM FESTIVAL ing area to stop and enjoy the music. www.HOToronto.com Various Theatre Locations www.theex.com The Toronto International Film Festival ranks September 7 - 9 among the most prestigious international film TASTE OF KINGSWAY August 23 - 26 festivals in the world. For ten days, film lovers, Bloor Street BUSKERFEST filmmakers, industry professionals and media (Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Rd.} St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood watch the best in new cinema from established Every summer, for 4 days and nights, the masters and new talent. September 7 - 9 streets of the St. Lawrence Market Neighbour- The Toronto International Film Festival VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL hood come to life with laughter, cheering, presents one of the world’s largest annual Harbourfront Festival) aplause and flames when some of the best showcases of Canadian film with the Canada street performers from around the world gather First!Short Cuts Canada and Canadian Open September 8 for the Toronto International BuskerFest. Vault programmes. TIFF receives more than ROMANIAN FESTIVAL Contortionists, comedians, clowns, magicians, 4,000 submissions and screens more than 300 Mel Lastman Square musicians, acrobats, aerialist artists, daredevils films annually. It has many programmes in and so many more, all strut their stuff to the which films from 65 countries are screened. September 8 - 9 delight of crowds of all ages. Admission is by TIFF also presents two public screenings of CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL donation to Epilepsy Toronto. Playing in the virtually every invited film and at least one Cabbagetown District street has never been so much fun! screening for press and industry. (bounded by Parliament, Wellesley, Gerrard www.torontobuskerfest.com With more than 1,000 internationally accred- and Yonge)

September 8 - 9 September 15 long standing traditions of gardeners loving to TARANTELLA FESTIVAL / FIERRA VIETNAMESE LANTERN FESTIVAL share their harvest with those in need, Plant a STREETFESTIVAL Harbourfront Centre Row: Grow a Row is a national initiative that College Street (Bathurst to Shaw) encourages folks to grow an extra row of food September 15 - 16 and share extras from their harvest with those September 11 RONCESVALLES POLISH FESTIVAL in need. The program is spearheaded by The FEAST OF FIELDS Roncesvalles Avenue / Queen St. West Compost Council of Canada and Garden Writ- Cold Creek Conservation Area, King Twp. North America’s largest celebration of Polish ers Association, with the support from local A leisurely, sumptuous experience celebrat- culture in Toronto’s best neighbourhood. food banks. ing the sustainable growth, preparation & polishfestival.com The roots of Soupalicious began in Toronto consumption of organic food. Feast of Fields during the late 1990s and Compost Week cel- will be an afternoon of indulgence, featuring September 21- 30 ebrations when the story, Stone Soup, was read abundant samples of local wines, craft beers NIAGARA WINE FESTIVAL on top of a compost pile. soupalicious.ca and farm-fresh organic delicacies created by Montebello Park and various locations in top Southern-Ontario chefs. and around St. Catharines, Ontario. October 13 - November 4 feastoffields.org TORONTO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL September 23 , Mystseriously Yours October 13 - 14 THE WORD ON THE STREET Dinner Theatre plus Various Locations In TORONTO GARLIC FESTIVAL Queen’s Park Toronto & The GTA Evergreen Brick Works Celebrate reading, writing, and literacy at The Toronto International Chocolate Festival The 2012 Toronto Garlic Festival is for garlic Canada’s largest book and magazine festival: celebrates everything chocolate, and this year farmers and urban gardeners, food lovers and The Word on the Street. Visit any of the 250 it is going international, with The 2nd Annual chefs, and herbalists and chocolatiers to meet book, magazine, and literacy exhibitor booths Luxury Chocolate Show, ChocElite Dinner and mingle under one roof. - Buy Ontario garlic to discover new writers, new publications, with The Stars and The 7th Annual Chocolate direct from garlic farmers. and new talent. Take in readings, ask ques- Ball “Cocoa Cabaret”. Taste delicious food dishes from Thai, French, tions, and get your books signed by almost 200 (See Ad in this Issue) Italian, Mexican and other cuisines. authors, performers, and storytellers. Enjoy www.torontochocolatefestival.com Watch garlic cooking demos, and taste the dif- great programming all day at any one of 18 ference local farming makes. performance venues, which include a Bestsell- October 14 - 20 Hear about the health benefits of garlic. ers Stage, Children’s Activity Tent, and the TORONTO INTERNATIONAL Take home a selection of rare and heirloom Wordshop: The Place for Writers. Last year FLAMENCO FESTIVAL garlic varieties to plant in your garden, includ- more than 200,000 people enjoyed The Word Various Locations in Downtown Toronto ing Czech Broadleaf, Spanish Roja, Russian, on the Street; come see what all the type is The Toronto International Flamenco Festival, Romanian Red, Korean, Italian, and many about! features very talented Canadian and Inter- more.Go to our website for pre-festival garlic www.thewordonthestreet.ca national Flamenco artists. The festival also activities throughout the summer. includes workshops in dance and music. Cost: $10, Children Free. Prepared food and September 18 - 23 torontoflamencofestival.com crafts for sale. CANADA’S WALK OF FAME FESTIVAL For more information 416-888-7829 Various Locations in Toronto October 10 - 14 INDUCTION CEREMONY PLANET AND FOCUS September 14 - 16 September 22 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL TIFF Lightbox Queen Street West from Bathurst to Roncesvalles September 29 Al Green Theatre The Queen West Art Crawl began as a one-day SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE Canada’s most acclaimed environmental film event in 2003. Since then it has blossomed into Citywide - 7:03 pm to Sunrise festival addresses themes from urban alleyways a weekend-long festival of creativity and com- Toronto’s free all-night contemporary art to natural wilderness in genres that include munity. Our goal is to celebrate and cultivate event. For one sleepless night experience documentary, animation, dramatic features and the unique character, diversity and ethos of Toronto transformed by artists. The familiar shorts. Queen West - a natural habitat for individual will be discarded as the city becomes the artists, arts organizations, artist run centres and artistic playground for a series of exhilarating October 12 - 14 businesses that promote art and culture. contemporary art experiences. One night only. CREATIV FESTIVAL 2011 www.queenwestartcrawl.com All night long. All free. South Building, For event details, photos, past archives and all Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 14 - 16 of the latest news, visit: Creativ Festival is trend spotting, inspiration, BLOOR WEST VILLAGE TORONTO www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca new products, spectacular shopping, hands-on UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL conference workshops, industry experts, how- Bloor West Village September 30 tos, make ‘n takes, seminars, fashion, style The 15th Annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival in SOUPALICIOUS & trunk shows, exquisite displays, meet and the Bloor West Village!The Toronto Ukrainian Artscape Wychwood Barns greets (tv hosts, authors, designer and artist), Festival is the largest Ukrainian street festi- With the bounty of Ontario’s fresh harvest door pizes and more. It’s where you go to get val in North America showcasing the best of and the talents of local chefs, the creation of the insider tips, trade secrets and stay-in-the Ukrainain arts and culture. The Festival is free soups is the perfect opportunity to showcase know on what’s hot, what’s new and what’s and provides an entertainment experience for Ontario’s culinary, agricultural, environmental next in the world of sewing, knitting, beading, the entire family. and social connections in a fun and tasty way! quilting, needlework, paper crafts and more! ukrainianfestival.com Soupalicious is presented by the Plant a Row. Cited as “one of the best” in the July/August Grow a Row program: Building upon the ‘03 issue of Vogue Patterns, the Creative Sew- ing and Needlework Festival was established event is full of tricks, treats and plenty of eye nal ceremonies and a must see for anyone inter- in 1988. Here you can learn how to put your candy. Events include the Devilicious Culinary ested in native culture and customs. For those own one-of-a-kind stamp on everything from Festival, Jack-O-Lantern Competition and not familiar with Pow Wows, it is one of the clothes and curtains to greeting cards and Block Party. oldest, most important and colourful Aboriginal accessories. From embellishing off-the-rack- ceremonies. items to constructing custom clothing and jew- November 4 - 13 Pow Wows traditionally have been dedicated ellery, the Festival is known all over the world ROYAL AGRICULTURE WINTER FAIR to warriors and a way of giving thanks to the as the premier consumer show for creative Direct Energy Centre Creator for all that Mother Earth provides individuals who craft-it or create-it themselves. for Her people. In short a “Thanksgiving” www.csnf.com November 9 - 17 ceremony. The Pow Wow is the center piece of RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM the Canadian Aboriginal Festival with visitors October 18 - 28 FESTIVAL from all parts of Canada and around the world INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL The Workman Theatre Project, gathered in Hamilton at the Copps Coliseum to OF AUTHORS 1001 Queen Street West witness this most beautiful traditional cer- Harbourfront Centre Rendezvous with Madness is the world’s first emony. All peoples of all races and creeds are The International Festival of Authors (IFOA) and longest running film festival dedicated invited. brings together the best writers in contempo- to showcasing cinematic representations of Other highlights of the festival are:The Cana- rary world literature. mental health, addiction and recovery. Each dian Aboriginal Awards, Market Place, Fashion readings.org screening is followed by a panel discussion Show, Lacrosse Competition, Traditional with representatives from the filmmaking com- Teachings and Workshops. October 18 - 26 munity, mental health professionals, and people www.canab.com TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM recovering from mental illness and/or addic- FESTIVAL tion. Showcasing independent Canadian and December 31 Bloor Hot Docs Cinema International work, the festival has screened NEW YEAR’S EVE Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the to tens of thousands of people over the last Nathan Phillips Square world’s leading showcases of new horror, sci-fi, nineteen years. Now in its 20th year you are action and cult films. The critically acclaimed invited to submit new films and videos in all annual event, now in its 7th Year, brings at- genres that touch on issues of mental health tention to thrilling new short and feature films and/or addiction. from around the world. Last year’s festival was www.rendezvouswithmadness.com attended by a record 9,300 enthusiastic film fans and over 100 members of press and indus- November 6 - 17 try. In a poll of local filmgoers, Toronto After THE REEL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL Dark was also voted Runner-Up for Best Film FILM FESTIVAL Festival in the City. For this year’s edition, Toronto and Richmond Hill responding to popular fan demand, the festival www.reelasian.com returns to its original place in the calendar just November 15 - 18 before Halloween. The event will run for eight GOURMET FOOD & WINE EXPO thrilling nights at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Toronto’s legendary cult movie theatre, revered Front St W by visiting filmmakers including Quentin Celebrity guests, a fine wine tasting lounge, Tarantino, Kevin Smith and Edgar Wright. a Food Network stage, a spiritology pavilion www.torontoafterdark.com and an extensive food and beverage exhibitor showcase are highlights of this annual event, October 20 which offers ample opportunities to sample ZOMBIE WALK gourmet foods and wines from around the Nathan Phillips Square globe. The parade of bloodthirsty monsters starts at foodandwineexpo.ca Nathan Phillips Square, where Torontonians put on their best dead faces for prizes and post- November TBA walk “flesh feasting.The dead will rise for the CANADIAN ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL 9th annual Toronto Zombie Walk!! Location TBA Last year nearly 6000 corpses writhed, weaved 2012 marks the 19th Anniversary of the Cana- and lurched their way through the streets of dian Aboriginal Festival. The Festival offers Toronto feasting on those unlucky enough to something for everyone from shopping, food, be living. spectacular dancing, lacrosse,contemporary torontozombiewalk.ca music,and many other items. The 3 Grand Entries in the POW WOW October 24 - 31 are the spectacular highlight of the Canadian HALLOWEEK: Aboriginal Festival. The entire family will HALLOWEEN ON CHURCH enjoy the visually stunning display as nearly Various Locations in Toronto 1000 native dancers and drum singing groups Revel in this week-long celebration of Hallow- from across. Each of the Pow Wow ceremonies een put on annually by the Church Wellesley begins with the Grand Entry, when all dancers Village Business Improvement Association. enter the Dance Circle for the first time. The Halloween on Church Street runs in October pageantry and drama of the Grand Entry make in the heart of Toronto’s Queer Village. This it one of the most beautiful traditional Aborigi-

NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS, Spinners, Don McLean with Dustin Bentall and Ken- PERFORMERS SET FOR del Carson, Trooper with Poor Young Things, Last THE 2012 SEASON Night of the “Canadian” Proms, 3OH!3 with The New CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION Cities, Arkells with The Darcys, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Tea Party with Jordan Cook and Arturo Sandoval. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has new Comedic Hypnotist Terrance B - English comedic attractions, exhibits and a wide range of performers to hypnotist Terrance B will be joining the lineup boast for its 2012 line-up in Toronto. Staying true of CNE performers this year to mesmerize audiences to the Fair’s roots, the CNE has maintained its long- in a show he has taken around the world. Illusionist standing traditions such as the Ambassador of the Ted Outerbridge - Performing professionally since Fairs competition and PeeWee Tournament, 1982, Ted Outerbridge has been featured in theatres which are in their 41st and 56th years respectively. from coast to coast and on both sides of the Atlantic, The CNE also announced new initiatives and ventures where he set box office records with his tours Illu- this 2012 season. sions, Magician Extraordinaire, Magical Moments in Time and most recently the Time Capsule Tour. MIDWAY CiRcO LoCo - New to Buskers’ Corner this year are NEW – The CNE Sky Ride - The CNE Sky Ride Mexican circus artists Patto and Julie. In addition to extends 40 feet above ground at its highestpoint. CNE being circus artists, both Patto and Julie are actors and visitors will be elevated into the air and transported Tango dancers. As well, Patto is a knife thrower and across the grounds towards the historic Princes’ Gates, Julie, a tribal belly dancer. or alternatively, west towards BMO Field. From this height, Sky Riders can get a bird’s eye view of the ExBot - ExBot is the product of 35 years of research entire CNE grounds as well as a view of Lake Ontario, in the pioneering field of Technology-to- the , the Toronto Skyline, the Wind People Behavioural Psychology (the study of interrela- Turbine and beyond. tionships between people and machines). Visitors may remember him from his role in the movie NEW – NITRO - Visitors will travel on more than 300 Rocky-4, and as a member of the cast of metres of track through twists, turns and steep drops in NBC’s Days of Our Lives for an entire season. specially crafted Italian-made cars. EXHIBITS NEW – Zip Line - Visitors will be elevated, safely Battleground CNE! harnessed and released to zip back down to The Military History of the CNE Grounds - The CNE the ground. and the land on which it is situated have played an in- tegral part in Canadian military history. It is the site of PERFORMERS The , one of the bloodiest battles of the Aerial Acrobatics & Ice Skating Show - Tessa Virtue War of 1812, it is home to both a French and British and Scott Moir, Canadian Ice Dancers and 2012 World fort (Fort Rouille and Stanley Barracks) and host to Championship Gold Medalists, are featured in the large military encampments during the First and Sec- show for the first fifteen days of the Fair (August 17- ond World Wars. This exhibit will explore the impact 31). The duo won Gold for Canada in the 2010 Olym- war has had on the CNE Grounds, with a special focus pic Games in Vancouver. For Labour Day weekend, on the War of 1812 which marks its 200th Anniversary Canadian Olympian Elvis Stojko returns to the CNE in 2012. The exhibit will also explore the impact of the for the final three days of the show. First and Second World Wars on the grounds.

Bandshell Performers - This year has something for Rock ‘n Roll Will Never Die! - Celebrating 50 years everyone at the CNE’s Toronto Star Bandshell. Join- of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Beach ing the superstar line-up will be Big Sugar with Flash Boys, this exhibit will showcase photographs, memo- Lightnin’, Nick Carter with Andrew Allen, Boogie rabilia and pe sonal items of these three iconic bands. Wonder Band, Freddie McGregor, Motown - The KIDS Street to national institution, Big Sugar is known for Fishing Friendzy - Daily at The Farm, this interactive their innovative style and extraordinary live perfor- kids’ area encourages children to learn about fishing, mances. With a sound once described as “bad-ass nature, safety and the environment. Featuring a Bait sludge-boogie,” the boys of Flash Lightnin’ have Shop, Fish Aquariums, a Tackle Box, as well as a scraped the grime off the streets to create a self-titled broad selection of stations where kids can learn about debut album full of sex, sweat, smoke and fish anatomy, how to cast like a pro, catch a fish, tie sleaze. This band is pure rock ‘n’ roll. knots, water safety and more. Sunday, August 19 - 7:30 pm KIDS WORLD CHARACTER PERFORMERS Nick Carter with Andrew Allen Hot on the heels of the release of his new album, I’m Favourite Friends from Teletoon Live! Taking Off, American singer-songwriter, dancer, musi- Daily: 11 am & 3 pm cian, entertainer and actor Nick Carter takes over the CNE Bandshell on the first Sunday of the fair. Well Barney known as a member of the pop group Backstreet Boys, Friday, August 17 to Tuesday, August 21 Nick went on to release his first solo album called Now Or Never during the group’s hiatus. Bob the Builder Show Wednesday, August 22 to Sunday August 26 Tuesday, August 21 - 7:30 pm Boogie Wonder Band Thomas the Train Live Show If anyone can prove that disco is still very much alive, Monday, August 27 to Thursday, August 30 it’s this 10-piece band set to bring the greatest hits of the 70’s to vibrant life. My Little Pony Live Show Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3 Wednesday, August 22 - 7:30 pm Freddie McGregor Meet & Greets (between 11:30 am & 3 pm) In celebration of 50 years of Jamaican Independence, Dora and Diego: August 24, 25 & 26 Grammy® nominated singer, songwriter and producer Angelina Ballerina: August 27, 28, 29, & 30 Freddie McGregor brings his multi-platform reggae Chuck the Dump Truck: August 31 to September 3 sound to The Bandshell for the first time. Olivia the Piglet: August 31 to September 3 Jess from Guess with Jess: August 31 to September 3 Thursday, August 23 - 7:30pm The Magic of Motown - The Spinners CNE 2012 BANDSHELL The greatest soul group of the 70’s returns to The PERFORMERS LINE-UP Bandshell this year after being rained out in 2011. Powered by a soul-infused backing band with spar- The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has some- kling strings and horns, and four lead voices singing in thing for everyone in 2012 at the Toronto Star Band- perfect harmony, the lush, seductive sound of one of shell including pop superstars, legendary jazz players, ’s greatest treasures continues to wow fans rock bands, soul groups and more. A full list of per- the world over. formers can be seen below. All performances will be held in Bandshell Park. Friday, August 24 - 7:30 pm Don McLean with Dustin Bentall Saturday, August 18 - 7:30 pm and Kendel Carson - Big Sugar with Flash Lightnin’ Don McLean is one of America’s most enduring Big Sugar recently released Revolution Per Minute, singer-songwriters and is forever associated with their first new studio release in almost a decade. Led his classic hits American Pie, Vincent (Starry Starry by Gordie Johnson, the ‘Godfather of scorching arena Night), Crying, And I Love You So, and Castles In rock gone Jamaican’, who took the band from Queen The Air. McLean has sold over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide. Dustin Bentall and Kendel Carson channel the great captured the New Group of the Year award at the 2010 couples of music history. They share an intense spark Junos®. Toronto art rock quartet, The Darcys’ latest on stage that makes every performance magical. Both release is an interpretation of Steely Dans AJA, and singers, Dustin also plays guitar and Kendel plays the the second in a three album deal with Arts & Crafts. fiddle. DOWNLOAD the album for FREE at www.thedarcys.ca. Saturday, August 25 - 7:30 pm Trooper with Poor Young Things Thursday, August 30 - 7:30 pm One of Canada’s own multi-award winning, multi- Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone platinum selling classic bands comes to plus Paul Revere & The Raiders Raise a Little Hell on the second Saturday night of Regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most the CNE. Thunder Bay, Ontario’s Poor Young Things’ versatile entertainers, the multi-talented singer/actor brand of emotive working-class rock sounds like a Peter Noone is well known to audiences worldwide kind of raw mix of Tom Petty meets Powderfinger. as “Herman” of the 1960s era British pop/rock band, Their debut EP, Let It Sleep, is the precursor to a full Herman’s Hermits. Also performing will be equally length album to be released later in 2012 which they impressive Paul Revere & The Raiders. Their com- are currently working on with producer Jon Drew bination of goofy slapstick comedy with impeccable (Arkells). musicianship and vocals is what makes this band a unique, “over the top”, rockin’ entertainment experi- Sunday, August 26 - 7:30 pm ence. Last Night of the “Canadian” Proms The Proms come from the British Tradition of popular Friday, August 31 - 7:30 pm concerts famous for lots of sing-along numbers, patri- The Tea Party with Jordan Cook otic flag-waving and audience participation. As well as After the better part of a decade apart, Jeff Martin, traditional Proms pieces, this concert will also feature Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows are together again! Canadian music and other numbers from the Elmer One of Canada’s premiere rock bands, The Tea Party’s Iseler Singers, The Band of The Royal Regiment of unique brand of Eastern influenced progressive rock Canada, and Special Guests from the Pipes and Drums sounds as fresh, vibrant and powerful as ever. They of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, led by conductor have spent much of the past year playing rave re- Dr. Lydia Adams. viewed shows in Canada.

Tuesday, August 28 - 7:30 pm Saturday, September 1 - 7:30 pm 3OH!3 with The New Cities Arturo Sandoval 3OH!3, a fun, American electro-pop duo comprised of A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Sean Forman and Nathaniel Mott, bring their eclectic Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is one of the world’s most sound to The Bandshell this year. The group will be acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel releasing their new album in the Fall. -based horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist six-piece band, The New Cities is as much of a real and composer. Arturo Sandoval has been awarded six electro band, as they are a real rock band. Having Grammy Awards, and nominated 12 times; he has also racked up an inspirational array of accolades, includ- received six Billboard Awards and one ing a JUNO Award nomination, an ADISQ and two Emmy Award. Canadian Radio Music Award nods for Best New Group, The New Cities are set to release their second NOTE ABOUT WEATHER: Bandshell Concerts go album in September. on RAIN or SHINE. The only time they are postponed or cancelled, is when there is an electrical Wednesday, August 29 - 7:30 pm storm, which could compromise the safety of both Arkells with The Darcys CNE performers and visitors. In that case, an an- Canadian rock band Arkells make their debut at the nouncement will be made from the stage. CNE Bandshell after a coveted win at the Junos® this About the year in the Group of the Year category. They also