Viva Cuba kick-starts the Cuban Film series (by the CCFA Toronto) at Tinto. Screenings will take place on the last Friday of the month, typically. This opening session will take place Friday, February 26 at 7 pm.
This 80 minute film was conceived as especially appropriate for an audience of children but is so well crafted that adults alike have enjoyed it worldwide.
Admittance is free of charge.
Tinto Coffee House
Fair Trade – Latin American – Organic
89 Roncesvalles Avenue (north of Queen St West)
Toronto M6R 2K6
Ph/Fx 416-530-5885
www.tinto.ca
AT the club called Havana Nights, in Ajax outside Toronto, they used to hire small bands… mostly Cuban band leaders… who used musicians mostly out of the talent pool of Cuban musicians around the GTA. The Saturday Latin nights were quite popular.
Then they tried changing hats, to become a pure restaurant dropping the dance club role… hiring a notable chef… and renaming themselves “South Restaurant“. But… now they are back to dance music, alternate Saturdays for now. Orlando Cardoso’s 5 man band is holding the job right now.
NEW: every Thursday night, Cuban pianist and bandleader Orlando Cardoso and friends will be playing at the club’s Latin night, same place.
These two companies recently combined for a presentation of The Nutcracker by the Cuban international stars and by our local heroes at the world-famous Gran Teatro in Havana in January 2010
“It was standing room only. Tickets for all three performances sold out in one day. The Cuban public, among the most sophisticated ballet fans in the world, cheered enthusiastically and rewarded each performance with long, standing ovations. The Canadian children danced their hearts out and almost instantly became the darlings of the local and international media.” (From a preview at Revista Debate.)
Cuban filmmaker will be speaking and showing some of his work in Toronto on Wednesday, February 24th 4:00 – 6:00 pm at:
Jackman Humanities Building, First Floor
170 St. George Street
Enrique Colina’s talk will offer an excellent opportunity to examine contemporary Cuban society through a screening of some of his documentaries:
a.. Vecinos/Neighbours, 1985 (14 min)
b.. Chapucerías/Botched Jobs, 1987 (11 min)
c.. Los Rusos en Cuba/Russians in Cuba, 2008 (excerpt) and more!
For further information the enclosed flyer attached !
El pianista rumbero Orlando Cardoso… coming to Ajax, South Restaurant with a 4 piece Cuban band… Cuban salsa, Latin music, and a house DJ.
A quiet dining set at 8 PM, then dance til midnight.
The restaurant is really the one known as Havana Nights… same management… they just tried a name change for a while, along with hiring a big chef in town… and to go to food only. Now they have snapped out of it, dancing is back.
El que vale, vale ! He’ll get off the stand to do a rumba, and a rueda de casino with anyone who’s ready…
Sometimes we’ll push a worthy non-Cuban event, with exceptional live music talent… like for example, George Clinton and P-Funk.
George Clinton and P FUNK in TORONTO!!
Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne street.
Sunday Feb 14, 8PM
Sophie says: A great show, George Clinton at the PhoeniX Valentine’s day. We are going to invite some Cuban notables to get on stage and join the party of 35 musicians dancers and performance artists that will hit the stage this Sunday. More: a Facebook event with pictures and links, Interview, Wikipedia article.
LOS SALVAJES – Havana’s #1 reggaeton crew, direct from Cuba. PLUS also see Kelvis Ochoa and Leoni Torres…
Both Havanarte Productions and CCFA Toronto are having a Fundraiser to send a 20 foot container to Cuba. There will be 90 wheelchairs going to Havana hospitals and 96 Pentium computers going to the University of Havana.
Admission: $20 for adults / $10 for seniors and students - an all ages event
Monetary Donations given to help pay for the container can receive a charitable tax receipt.
Location: Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St West (just west of Dufferin). Lula Lounge has generously donated the space for this event.
For info and to make dinner reservations: 416-588-0307 … info@lula.ca, event
Date: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Covercharge: $20
Starting Time: 5pm
Everyone is doing their part to help Haiti after the devastation of this month’s earthquake, and we are no exception.
Two-time Juno Award Winner, Hilario Duran Trio and Babalúu Supperclub, will be hosting a concert in benefit of Haiti’s earthquake victims. It will be an intimate performance to guests, with all around great energy for all to just give the gift of giving.
There will be a silent auction. Full proceeds from the concert and the auction will go towards to the families affected by the devastation. For those interested in donating product, in kind, gift certificates or dollar amount towards the cause, please contact (416) 884 0097 and provide us with a detailed message, and a phone number we can contact you back at.
Attendees are encouraged to rsvp their spot in advance as it is a limited performance opportunity. Your presence will be appreciated.
With their potent blend of dance-floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Beginners salsa class with, usually with Ana Machado or Miko Sobreira. DJ Billy Bryans fills the gaps… At Lula Lounge, donde si no?.
Viva Cuba kick-starts the Cuban Film series (by the CCFA Toronto) at Tinto. Screenings will take place on the last Friday of the month, typically.
This opening session will take place Friday, February 26 at 7 pm.
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