Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
NY Labor Day Carnival Weekend Schedule of Events
NY Labor Day Carnival Weekend Schedule of Events (click headers for flyers)
Thursday August 30th, 2007 - Ladies Nite 2007 @ 7pm-1am
Friday August 31st, 2007 - BRASS Fest 2007 @ 8pm-2am
Saturday September 1st, 2007 - Junior Carnival @ 9am-3pm
Saturday September 1st, 2007 - Panorama 2007 @ 8pm-2am
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 - Carnival All-Inclusive Fete @ 4pm-11pm
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 - Dimanche Gras @ 7pm-1am
Monday September 3rd, 2007 - Labor Day Carnival 2007 @ 8am-6pm
For a full list of NY events/fetes go to www.toronto-lime.com/events_nyc.html
Thursday August 30th, 2007 - Ladies Nite 2007 @ 7pm-1am
Friday August 31st, 2007 - BRASS Fest 2007 @ 8pm-2am
Saturday September 1st, 2007 - Junior Carnival @ 9am-3pm
Saturday September 1st, 2007 - Panorama 2007 @ 8pm-2am
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 - Carnival All-Inclusive Fete @ 4pm-11pm
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 - Dimanche Gras @ 7pm-1am
Monday September 3rd, 2007 - Labor Day Carnival 2007 @ 8am-6pm
For a full list of NY events/fetes go to www.toronto-lime.com/events_nyc.html
KES the Band to do series of events down the Islands
KES the Band to do series of events down the Islands
It's official! Kees Dieffenthaller revealed that Kes the Band will be doing a series of promotional events at a remote location down the islands with an entertainment group from Los Angeles.
When asked if this had anything to do with the 'Flavor of Love' series or any connections to friends of his in California like Shia La Beouf or Tony Kanal (from No Doubt fame) he merely laughed and stated, "anything is possible. Whatever happens, one thing's for certain... Toronto Lime will be there!"
http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_kes_down_the_islands.htm
It's official! Kees Dieffenthaller revealed that Kes the Band will be doing a series of promotional events at a remote location down the islands with an entertainment group from Los Angeles.
When asked if this had anything to do with the 'Flavor of Love' series or any connections to friends of his in California like Shia La Beouf or Tony Kanal (from No Doubt fame) he merely laughed and stated, "anything is possible. Whatever happens, one thing's for certain... Toronto Lime will be there!"
http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_kes_down_the_islands.htm
Monday, August 20, 2007
Unleash your Animal Instinct - Island People 2K8 launched
Unleash your Animal Instinct - Island People 2K8 launched
by Saucy Diva
Having received my invitation to Island People’s launch the day prior to the big event I was most excited for the prospect of viewing costumes up close as I was afforded access to the VIP and backstage areas. The first thing I noticed upon arrival at the Jean Pierre Complex , was the massive stage constructed that was stark white; I later learnt that the décor was deliberate as the costumes were to stand out amidst the pure white background.
Backstage it was as if I were in the middle of a costume wonderland surrounded by fantastic, jaw dropping costumes that could rival any samba school in Brazil with an abundance of plumage and little of anything else!! Sooner than I could blink and eye to process the bounty of statuesque models in these wickedly sexy costumes it was time for the show to begin.
Opening to a thunderous applause Black Widow Spider, designed by Sonia Mack, started the presentation by being the first section on stage. The concept of the theme Animal Instincts, we were told, is to bring out the animal inside and the twelve sections that were portrayed did just that. Models crawled, slithered and growled their way around the stage sporting special effect contact lenses and dramatic makeup which added an eerie primal look that enhanced the presentation that much more. I was treated to costumes from sections Red Tiger, Kingfisher Bird, Dragon Lizard, Polar Bear, Black Widow Spider, Great Egret, Portuguese Man O War, Lion and Lioness, Silver Fox, Cheetah, Zebra and Crocodile.
Judging from the positive response of the large crowd that was on hand to witness the show, I can only surmise that many people will be walking on the wild side for Trinidad Carnival 2008. Island People’s registration begins on August 27th.
More photos from the launch are available at:
toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070818_islandpeople_launch
For more info go to http://www.islandpeoplemas.com/
by Saucy Diva
Having received my invitation to Island People’s launch the day prior to the big event I was most excited for the prospect of viewing costumes up close as I was afforded access to the VIP and backstage areas. The first thing I noticed upon arrival at the Jean Pierre Complex , was the massive stage constructed that was stark white; I later learnt that the décor was deliberate as the costumes were to stand out amidst the pure white background.
Backstage it was as if I were in the middle of a costume wonderland surrounded by fantastic, jaw dropping costumes that could rival any samba school in Brazil with an abundance of plumage and little of anything else!! Sooner than I could blink and eye to process the bounty of statuesque models in these wickedly sexy costumes it was time for the show to begin.
Opening to a thunderous applause Black Widow Spider, designed by Sonia Mack, started the presentation by being the first section on stage. The concept of the theme Animal Instincts, we were told, is to bring out the animal inside and the twelve sections that were portrayed did just that. Models crawled, slithered and growled their way around the stage sporting special effect contact lenses and dramatic makeup which added an eerie primal look that enhanced the presentation that much more. I was treated to costumes from sections Red Tiger, Kingfisher Bird, Dragon Lizard, Polar Bear, Black Widow Spider, Great Egret, Portuguese Man O War, Lion and Lioness, Silver Fox, Cheetah, Zebra and Crocodile.
Judging from the positive response of the large crowd that was on hand to witness the show, I can only surmise that many people will be walking on the wild side for Trinidad Carnival 2008. Island People’s registration begins on August 27th.
More photos from the launch are available at:
toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070818_islandpeople_launch
For more info go to http://www.islandpeoplemas.com/
Photos by Saucy Diva
(Click on thumbnails for
larger view)
Dragon Lizard
Silver Fox
Black Widow Spider
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Just IMAGINE, Soca Reggae and Soul at CARIBANA™
Destra Garcia at Molson Amphitheatre
Just IMAGINE, Soca Reggae and Soul at CARIBANA™
Monday August 6th, 2007 - Ontario Place Molson Amphitheatre was the fresh new venue for CARIBANA's official cool down party on Sunday. Fans at the sold out event enjoyed entertainment by headliners Sean Paul, Destra and Ne-Yo; plus performances by reggae artist Steel, Baby Boys dance crew and singer Nikki Toussaint.
After several years of declining attendance, the FMC (Festival Management Committee) opted to move the CARIBANA™ after-party from the Toronto Islands to a more convenient Ontario Place. A commendable move as Molson Amphitheatre was the ideal fit for the great mix of Soca, Reggae and RnB music.
Photos from the event are available at:
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070805_imagine_music_fest
Toronto Revellers de-throne Carnival Nationz for CARIBANA™ 'Band of the Year' Title
Revellers along Lakeshore Blvd at the 40th Anniversary CARIBANA™ Parade of the Bands
Toronto Revellers de-throne Carnival Nationz for CARIBANA™ 'Band of the Year' Title
Toronto, Sunday August 5th, 2007 - CARIBANA™ favorites CARNIVAL NATIONZ were denied the 3-peat in yesterdays 40th anniversay parade of the bands.
Jamaal Magloire's Toronto Revellers, one of the largest mas bands ever seen on Lakeshore Blvd was declared victorious out of the 16 competitors. The Toronto Revellers also captured the Junior Band of the Year crown held on July 21st.
Saldenah Mas-K club finished in 2nd place overall at yesterdays parade, Carnival Nationz 3rd and Mas Toronto came in 4th. Full results are listed below.
Photos from the 40th Annual Caribana™ Parade of the Bands are available at:www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070804_caribana_parade
CARIBANA Band of the Year 2007 (Unofficial)
Category A
1. Toronto Revellers
2. Saldenah Mas-K Club
3. Carnival Nationz
4. Mas Toronto
5. Callaloo
6. Caribbean Connection
7. Arnold Hughes & Assoc.
8. Calabash Company
Category B+C
1. Tribal Knights
2. Borokeete Canada
3. Evolution Carnival
4. Pleasure Players5
. Nip Davis & Assoc.
6. Mas Players International
7. Bazodee Connection
8. Scarborough Caribbean Sports Club
For full CARIBANA results go to:www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/results.htm
Salah's Steelpan Academy is the new 2007 Pan Alive Champs
Salah's Steelpan Academy is the new 2007 Pan Alive Champs
Toronto, Saturday August 4th, 2007 - A Montreal based Pan band topped the points standing at Lamport Stadium last night, against Ontario's finest pan sides. Salah's Steelpan Academy scored a 271, good for first place at the 10th annual Pan Alive competition.
Some of this year's favorites ended up in a 3-way tie for 2nd place, much to the dislike of many fans inside Lamport Stadium. Full results from Pan Alive are listed below.
Pan Alive 2007 Results
1. Salah's Steelpan Academy - 271 points
2. (TIE) Pan Fantasy, Afropan, New Dimension - 266
5. Silhouettes - 263
6. Pan Vibrations - 248
7. Panatics - 2428. Metrotones - 249
8. Pan Masters - 228
9. (TIE) St. Jamestown, Hamilton Youth Band - 227
11 - Symphonex 225
For full CARIBANA results go to:www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/results.htm
Carnival Nationz captures 3 out of 4 titles at the 2007 CARIBANA King & Queen Competition
Three number ones - Carnival Nationz winners at Lamport Stadium
from left: Tamara Alleyne-Gittens, Rudy Rampersad & Kurt Alexander
Carnival Nationz captures 3 out of 4 titles at the 2007 CARIBANA King & Queen Competition
Friday August 3rd, 2007 - Curtis Eustace's Carnival Nationz walked out of Lamport Stadium last night just shy of a clean sweep. The Nationz crew won three of a possible four titles (King of the Bands, Queen of the Bands, Male Individual of the Year) and placed 2nd in the Female Individual category.
Tamara Allyene-Gittens was succesful in defending her 'Queen of the Bands' title and now has back-to-back wins in her very first two Caribana appearances. Co-masquerader Rudy Rampersad, also undefeated in two years now extends his all-time 'King of the Bands' record to 11 victories. The 'Male Individual of the Year' went to new-comer Kurt Alexander (also of Carnival Nationz), and Joanne Boisson of Borokeete Canada spoilt the clean sweep by capturing the 'Female Individual of the Year'.
The unoffical results from lasts nights competition are as follows:
Female Individual of the Year
1. Joanne Boisson - 'Gateway to Atlantis' (Borokeete Canada)
2. Rebecca Kerr - 'The Fire Dancer' (Carnival Nationz)
3. Cyrese Pounall-King - 'Andromcia - Subduer of Men' (Tribal Knights)
4. Monica Lewis - 'Travelling' (Nip Davis & Assoc)
Male Individual of the Year
1. Kurt Alexander - 'The Master of the Seals' (Carnival Nationz)
2. Andy Charles - The City That Never Sleeps' (Toronto Revellers)
3. Gaelen Sidney - 'Dreamscape: Limbo of the Lost' (Evolution Carnival)
4. Shane Richards - 'Cold Fusion' (Caribbean Connection)
Queen of the Bands
1. Tamara Alleyne-Gittens - 'Abracadabra' (Carnival Nationz)
2. Carol Cuffie - 'A Nubian Queen' (Arnold Hughes & Assoc.)
3. Susan Low - 'Lady Shanghai' (Evolution Carnival)
4. Betty Toni - 'D' Rising of the Phoenix' (Tribal Knights)
King of the Bands
1. Rudy Rampersad - 'The Ring Master' (Carnival Nationz)
2. Ronnie Devignes - 'Spirit Hawk - Chief of the Pow Wow' (Mas Toronto)
3. Dexter Seusahai - 'Toharqa: King of the Tribe' (Tribal Knights)
4. Satish Narinesingh - 'The Shaman Rising' (Pleasure Players)
Photos and video clips are available at:
http://www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070802_kings_and_queens
WE REACH! - Announcing Canada's premiere WEST INDIAN Entertainment magazine
WE REACH! - Announcing Canada's premiere WEST INDIAN Entertainment magazine
Monday July 30th, 2007 - After weeks of teaser ads, the directors of 'WE' have finally announced the launch of Canada's premiere West Indian Entertainment and lifestyle magazine. The full colour glossy magazine hit the streets over the weekend and is reported to have a special CARIBANA circulation of 70,000 copies.
Soca icon, Machel Montano graces the cover of WE's inaugural issue, and on the inside he shares his personal spiritual philosophy in an exclusive interview with WE writer, Karen Richardson. Other features in the CARIBANA issue include a special feature on Marcus Eustace (renown Mas designer and brother to 8-time Carnival King Curtis Eustace), the story of CARIBANA, interviews with top Soca and Reggae artists (Tessane Chin, Da'Ville, Ghetto Flex, Tizzy, Zoelah and others), plus bits on food, travel, film, beauty, fitness and more.
According to the president of WE Magazine, Tony Chankar, "each month WE Magazine will celebrate the vibrant arts, culture, history and natural beauty of the Caribbean and it's people, through first-rate editorials and spectacular photography".WE Magazine is now available FREE, at all West Indian outlets across the GTA.
Why WE?(by Anthony Joseph – Publisher)
WE is not an acronym for West Indian Entertainment, but rather a reflection of you and me. It mimics our community. It celebrates the Canadians we have become and the West Indian niche in Canada we have created. WE is a reflection of the old countries of the Caribbean and all of our island's cultures and people. It celebrates what we have brought to our new northern home.
WE aims to represent you in the way you would expect to be in a quality periodical. WE will bring you the stories that matter to you. WE will keep you in the loop with what's happening within our community here in Canada and in the West Indies.
When the executives of WE Magazine first got together, it was with the intention of sharing ideas on marketing for our respective businesses. At the table was Tony Chankar (The Printing Press), one of our community's top printers, Jef Lo who operates the #1 West Indian website in the world (Toronto-Lime.com), Jason Singh (president of Soca Bookings) and myself Anthony Joseph, president of the #1 Caribbean newspaper serving the people of Toronto (The Caribbean Camera). Jef spoke about the number of people he met daily who expressed the need for a glossy, sexy Canadian mag that caters to the young at heart. The thought quickly gathered a life of its own and the next step was obvious - create a mag ourselves. Fill the gap ourselves. We took guidance from the old saying: Don't complain about it, just do it.
But even among a group of go-getters, ideas can die on the page moments after such sessions, but to my surprise Jason returned later with some compelling statistics that indicated that WE had to be created. Still, I did not think that my time or lack of it would permit me to be a part of such an enterprise, but with the encouragement of Raynier Maharaj, my business partner at the Caribbean Camera, passing on this exciting project was not an option. So here we are.
We intend to make WE your go-to periodical at month’s end when you can kick back, relax and dip into the glossy pages for perspectives on West Indian Canadian lifestyles, sport, entertainment, fashion, the spoken and written word in prose or verse written by some of the hippest writers in our community.
We will welcome your participation by keeping our editorial doors wide open because WE doesn't belong to only the people entrusted with its publishing and day-to-day operations, but to the people WE Magazine serves. WE is all of us.
For more information visit http://www.wemagonline.com/
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