Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
2012 Calypso Monarch Results - Congratulations Macomere Fifi
2012 “KAISO 365” CALYPSO MONARCH COMPETITION
Winner Macomere Fifi – Eulith Tara Woods
2nd Structure – Bryan Thornhill
3rd Dennis James
4th Calypso Web – Hamilton Alexander
5th Beginner - Michael Moore
6th Connector – Joel Davis
7th Redman – Michael Thomas
8th Panman Pat - Pat Mc Neilly
9th The Crooner – Bill Newman
2012 “KAISO 365” CALYPSO MONARCH – SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST LYRICS: Structure – The Ship Wreck
BEST MELODY: Dennis James – Now I am Sixty-five
BEST PRESENTATION: Connector – Showcase We Culture
MOST ORIGINAL CALYPSO: Calypso Web – Grandpa I Can’t Understand
BEST RENDITION: Dennis James – Now I am Sixty-five
BEST COMPOSITION ON A LOCAL TOPIC: Macomere Fifi – Never Again
MOST HUMOUROUS CALYPSO: Dennis James – Now I am Sixty-five
BEST ARRANGEMENT: Carlyle Bailey – Tell Me Why
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Macomere Fifi
Macomere Fifi also won the Calypso Monarch title in 1998, 1999, 2008 and 2010. Macomere Fifi will take home a cash prize of over $5,334.00, a 50” LED Colour TV and will travel to London, U.K for the 2013 Notting Hill Carnival, as part of an exchange programme with the Association of British Calypsonians (ABC). Britain’s 2011 Calypso Monarch Alexander D Great performed as a Special Guest on the Kaiso 365.
For more information contact OCPA at (416) 795-2722, email ocpacalypsoca@gmail.com or visit our website at www.ocpacalypsoca.com
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Jumpin' at the ROM - Sunday, July 29, 2012
Jumpin' at the ROM - it's Carnival!
| Status: | Available (No registration required) |
Families are invited to jump up and join in the carnival experience on Sunday July 29th. Mask making, storytelling, steel drums and the pulsating rhythms of the islands will have you parading through the museum.
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Storyteller Sandra Whiting has been telling stories from the time she could talk. Her stories draw upon the rich oral traditions of West African mythologies, folklore, and traditional tales from the Caribbean. With the lyrical lilt of her Jamaican accent, her storytelling has been known to make both children and adults laugh, cry and think. MUSIC The Toronto North Stars Children Steel Orchestra Let the music of the islands get you to jump up out of your seats. Sway and dance to the steel pan sound and then learn how to play in a facsinating demonstration after the first performance. If you are lucky you may be picked to try it out yourself! Performance: 11:30 AM Workshop/Demo: 12:00 PM Performance: 1:00 PM CRAFTS 11 AM to 4 PM Make you own mask, headress and costume elements. Everything you need to prepare to parade in carnival. PARADE 2:30 PM Join the King and Queen from the Children's Carnival in a parade around the museum. Put on your costume and dance in celebration of the 2012 Toronto Caribbean Carnival. FACE PAINTING by Makin' Faces 11 AM to 4 PM Carnival: From Emancipation to Celebration Don't forget to stop by and get inspired at the new exhibit Carnival: From Emancipation to Celebration, featuring the work of internationally renowned masquerade designer Brian Mac Farlane including four costumes and 21 hand painted renderings from the famed Mac Farlane design studios or "mas camp", along with Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival photographs. Exhibit Locations: Level 1, Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court and Level 2, Hilary and Galen Weston Wing | |
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Contact Information: | Tel.: 416-586-8000 E-mail: info@rom.on.ca |
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Related Links: | The Toronto North Stars Children's Steel OrchestraROM Carnival Exhibition Your Carnival Pictures on Flickr Read about artist Brian MacFarlane Download a SCVNGR trek for your mobile phone to play during your visit Listen to Carnival Stories on Sound Cloud |
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tribal Knights Carnival - Costume Pick-up times
Costume Pick-up times:
TUTTI FRUTTI
Date: Wednesday July 25, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone : 416-389-2457
Email : tuttifrutti@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Astra Hamlet
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JUICY BLUES
Date: Saturday July 28, 2012
Time: NOON TO 6PM
Phone : 647-300-8462
Email : juicyblues@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Sanjay Mangar
Tankini's Order (Please call section leader)
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EYE CANDY
Date: Monday July 30, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone : 416-266-0737 | 416-270-2996
Email : eyecandy@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Glenda Montenegro & Giselle Montenegro
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SUGAR RUSH
Date: Monday July 30, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Email : sugarrush@tribalknights.com
Phone : 416-825-0563
Section Leader: Tribal Carnival
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JUICEY FRUIT
Date: Tuesday July 31, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone : 647-295-5453 | 647-638-4157
Email : juiceyfruit@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Aneil & Rishi
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COTTON CANDY
Date: Tuesday July 31, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone : 647-985-6493 | 416-220-4951
Email : cottoncandy@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Candice & Amanda
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TOOTSIE ROLL
Section Leader : Candice
Date: Tuesday July 31, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone : 647-985-6493
Email : tootsieroll@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Candice
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HOT LIPZ
Date: Wednesday August 01, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone :
647-401-5614
Email :
hotlips@tribalknights.com
Section
Leader: Avalon
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JUK SKITTLEZ
Date: Wednesday August 01, 2012
Time: 5PM TO 10PM
Phone : 416-272-1249 | 416-871-9118
Email : jukskittlez@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Oshawn & Jason
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BUBBLICIOUS
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Phone : 416-825-0563
Email : bubblelicious@tribalknights.com
Section Leader: Tribal Carnival
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