International Peace Day
September 21–22, 2012
Shenkman Arts Centre
245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa ON

September 21st, 2012
One World Dialogue Art Show & Reception
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Visual Art Exhibits
$15/Ticket
http://oneworlddialogue.eventbrite.com (online tickets available)
*light refreshments served

September 22nd, 2012
Children’s Art
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Free Art Activities
Talking and Drawing about Peace!
To register: info@oneworlddialogue.org

One World Dialogue gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the ARTicipate Endowment Fund and the Cultural Pluralism in Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO).

Ottawa, August 28, 2012 – The internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and institution builder Menaka Thakkar is the 2012 winner of the Canada Council Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts. She has been bringing classical Indian dance to Canadians for 40 years andhas trained several generations of professional dancers who now enjoy thriving careers of their own.

Download images of Menaka Thakkar and her work.

“Menaka Thakkar is a major figure in the Canadian dance landscape,” said Robert Sirman, Canada Council for the Arts Director and CEO. “She has trained with some of the best in India and, for years, has made their teachings accessible to the mainstream in Canada. Her work has truly enriched our collective culture.”

The Walter Carsen Prize, administered and presented by the Canada Council for the Arts, recognizes the highest level of artistic excellence and distinguished career achievement by Canadian artists who have spent the major part of their career in Canada in dance, theatre or music. The award, valued this year at $ 30,000, was created through a generous donation of $1.1 million to the Canada Council by Toronto businessman and philanthropist Walter Carsen, O.C. The prize is normally awarded annually on a four‑year cycle: dance, theatre, dance, music.Read the complete news release here or by copying and pasting the following URL into your web browser’s address: http://canadacouncil.ca/news/releases/2012/qs129905728873913016.htm

                                                                                                                       
Media Contacts: 
         
Mireille Allaire: 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 4523
mireille.allaire@canadacouncil.ca                                   
Heather McAfee: 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 4166                                    heather.mcafee@canadacouncil.ca

Menaka Thakkar Dance Company: 
Karen Dempster: 905-763-6083, ext. 22
admin@menakathakkardance.org                                                                                              

 

Toronto Eaton Centre launches music talent program with performance by Toronto’s Shi Wisdom

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Toronto Eaton Centre will launch Urban Mic, a live music experience aimed at profiling the city’s wide range of musical talent. 

The kickoff event, taking place in the Urban Eatery, will feature a performance by Toronto’s Shi Wisdom. Shi’s soul, R&B and alternative influences bring a unique, soulfulness to her voice, most recently heard on Kardinal Official’s Mr. Parker.

Every Thursday evening following the launch will host musical talents from throughout Toronto and the GTA. Toronto Eaton Centre is calling on all artists, young and old, to come out and show Toronto what they’ve got.

Are you a band or artist looking for exposure and are interested in profiling your music to the Centre’s thousands of daily visitors, as well as its loyal social media community? Want to take stage at the Urban Mic? Visit www.tecurbanmic.com for more information.

Details for submission and performances:·        

– Anyone interested in auditioning for Urban Mic can submit a video or audio sample to keith.geary@cadillacfairview.com·        Continue reading →