Happy Thanksgiving

A very Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!!

Psalm 107:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."

Dance Caribe in November

Dance Caribe Performing Company (DCPC) will be staging their second exciting Caribbean dance dinner-theatre production, “VINI TAY-LAY-LAY” a special 2 night only presentation with The Frontline Drumming Company of Trinidad & Tobago on November 22nd & 23rd 2008. This award-winning dance company prides itself on consistently fulfilling its motto of “preserving through dance, the cultural diversity of the Caribbean.”

DCPC’s “Vini Tay-lay-lay” (meaning “Come in Style”) will showcase the mélange of dance styles unique to the Caribbean, with a repertoire of pieces entirely different than the last dinner-theatre event!

La Pastora Suite, African Swazi, Calypso/Limbo, Afro-Caribbean & East Indian performed in contemporary and traditional styles. The show is directed and choreographed by DCPC’s founder, and Artistic Director Martin Scott-Pascall.

Dance Caribe Performing Company makes several special guest appearances here at home and abroad. They were Canadian Ambassadors at the Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA) and Cultural Ambassadors in Trinidad & Tobago in May 2007. They donate their talents to worthwhile charitable fund-raisers and Community events, including CANFAR’s (Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research).

Please join us on Saturday November 22nd for an evening starting promptly at 7:30pm with dinner, followed by the production and wrapping up the night with the after party!

Sunday November 23rd will be an earlier start at 5:30pm with dinner then finishing the evening with the show. All happening at the De Great Iron Pot 55 Nugget Ave @ McCowan, Scarborough. For this showcase of talent, DCPC will be joined by special guest performers: The Frontline Drumming Company of Trinidad & Tobago led by Roger Pascall, M.C Earl La Pierre, Singer Nikeisha Toussaint, Female Pannist Joy Lapps, Calypsonian King Cosmos, Music by DJ T&T Sound and many more.

DCPC has always enjoyed the support of local audiences for all of their major productions. "Vini Tay-lay-lay” promises to deliver the vivid and energetic dance performances that local audiences have come to know, love and expect from Dance Caribe Performing Company. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Advance tickets will cost $25.00 per person and $30.00 at the door, and $20 each for Seniors & Children 12 & under.

++ There are no group rates for this event. These shows WILL SELL OUT so please buy your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!++

For more information, and/or to book tickets, please contact 416-292-8706, 416-575-8646 or check Dance Caribe’s website at www.dancecaribe.com

Dove Beauty Campaign

Dove is looking for AFRICAN-CANADIAN WOMEN IN THEIR LATE 20’S TO MID 30’S

Sunday, 05 October 2008

In partnership with Dove, Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is looking for AFRICAN-CANADIAN WOMEN IN THEIR LATE 20’S TO MID 30’S to be featured in an upcoming Print Advertisement for Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty!!!

Celebrating Dove’s belief in the diversity in beauty and that all women are attractive in their own unique way, we are seeking real women who are confident with healthy, beautiful skin. (Please no large tattoos or scars)
As a spirited woman with a positive attitude, you’re proud of your body and would be comfortable in a bikini. It’s time to come on out and show off your beautiful self! THOSE WHO SECURE A ROLE IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY FINANCIALLY COMPENSATED **


DOVE BODY WASH
You are an African-Canadian (of African/Caribbean descent etc.) female, 25-35 yrs of age, and are fit and comfortable in your own skin!
For this particular commercial, you need to be comfortable in your bikini or undergarments. You will also need to be comfortable traveling to Argentina for the shoot dates if selected.

Please note that we’re looking for REAL WOMEN. Not professional models or actors. Applicants MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPEARED in advertising (i.e. TV or Print), reality shows, etc.

Must be available for these key dates:
Audition Dates: Thursday October 9th and Friday October 10th
Recall Date: Thursday October 16th
Shoot and travel dates in Argentina: Wednesday October 29th – Friday October 31st


YOU MUST BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN AUDITION IF INTERESTED,
PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO dove@jigsawcasting.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

i) PHOTOS OF YOURSELF, HEAD SHOT AND FULL BODY SHOT- no need for professional photos (CANDID SNAPSHOTS ARE SUFFICIENT (100 KB MAX PER PHOTO)

ii) YOUR WARDROBE INFO: HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND CLOTHING SIZES

iii) ALL YOUR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION

iiii) PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ETHNICITY

***Please note: YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT.
**Please note: YOU WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED FOR THE AUDITION

60 Sumach Street, 2nd floor / Toronto, ON M5A 3J7 / T: 416 360 0336 EXT. 235 / F: 416 360 0465 / W: www.jigsawcasting.com

www.campaignforrealbeauty.ca

Courtesy of AfroToronto.com

Wee International......website update

The Candy Shop is now open.........check out Wee International's 2009 presentation of the Candy Shop. The website has been updated with photos of their costumes.

Website: http://www.weeint.com/wee_costumes.htm

Fireball on the Billboard Charts

Fireball fires up the charts

…Trini artiste reaches Top 10 on Billboard

Rohan “Fireball” Richards

Cherisse Moe

Popular local soca artiste Rohan Richards, known in the music world as Fireball, is now at number ten on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart with his hit single, What I Want.

Just about one year ago, the catchy upbeat tune, took Europe by storm making Fireball a household name.

The single, released in the USA on the Record Plant Records label (a division of world famous Record Plant Studio), entered the Billboard chart at number 45, and seven weeks later, it quickly climbed to number 10, after being number 14 last week.

The first winner of Synergy TV’s Soca Star Competition, the 28-year-old Laventille resident spoke yesterday in an exclusive interview about his latest accomplishment.

“I felt very good about it,” he said, while taking a haircut at New City Mall in Port-of-Spain.

“But I’m not yet contented...I’m looking forward to having many more songs on the Billboard charts.”

Richards, who is signed to Universal Records, said he heard the good news last week, while at a music studio with his producers.

“When I first heard it, I was very happy...I am a very calm person, so I took it with a smile,” he said.

“This one is on the charts, so time to get some more up there now.”

Asked why he thought the song was such a hit in the US, Richards, said, “The song has a lot of melody...I think that makes people listen to it.”

“I’m definitely aiming for the number one spot...When I reach number one, I want to stay there for a couple of weeks,” he said.

Richards, who has been in the music industry for three years, has already toured several Caribbean Islands, as well as Canada and the United States.

He is now preparing to perform in Boston, Washington and New York.

More avenues for youth

Richards also spoke of the country’s escalating crime situation, which, he said, was a serious problem for the nation’s youth.

“Being from the ghetto, I had to pass through want I went through to become what I am now and reach my potential,” he said.

“For gold to be gold, it has to first pass through the oven to come out shiny and new.

“That’s what the ghetto is for me...I had to pass through it to become what God wants me to be and what I am today.”

Richards also had some words of advice for those in authority.

“I will like to tell the Government to open more avenues to help the youth...The youth cannot see what is not there for them to see,” he said.

http://www.guardian.co.tt/news6.html

Scotia Bank Nuit Blanche

a free all-night contemporary art thing

October 4, 2008
6:52 pm to sunrise

For one sleepless night, experience Toronto transformed by artists.

Discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. From bridges and tunnels to warehouses and stadiums, choose from more than 155 destinations and chart your own path.

It’s impossible to see everything in 12 short hours! Check out the 2008 Programme details and make note of your favourites, then visit the Plan Ahead section of the website for useful tools to create your own art-after-dark adventure.

Check the link for the 2008 Programme

http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/home.shtml

New National Carnival Commission Chairman.......maybe

Chin Lee tipped to be NCC chairman Kristy Ramnarine kramnarine@trinidadexpress.com Tuesday, September 30th 2008

Former tourism minister Howard Chin Lee is tipped to be the new National Carnival Commission (NCC) chairman. Sources said yesterday the Pier 1 director was given the nod during last Thursday's Cabinet meeting. In a telephone interview yesterday, however, Chin Lee, who is also the managing director of Synergy TV, neither confirmed nor denied the report. The Express understands that Minister of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs Marlene McDonald will officially name the new NCC board some time this week. The Express contacted the various Carnival organisations for feedback on Chin Lee's proposed appointment and got positive feedback to the move. National Carnival Bands Association (NCBA) president Owen Hinds said: "He seems to be a very straight forward person and I am of the opinion that he would bring some value to the NCC, especially with his experience in the private sector and Government." Mahindra Satram-Maharaj, chairman of the National Carnival Development Foundation (NCDF), which is part of the NCC board but has over 100 members, said: "In principle we would have no objections because we are prepared to work with anyone who has the interest of Carnival as long as they are ready to work with us." President of Pan Trinbago, Patrick Arnold, added: "I have no problem with Chin Lee. Pan Trinbago dealt with him when he was the Minister of Tourism and we had a good relationship. I believe he is quite competent." Outgoing president of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) Michael Leggerton noted: "I have no problems with Howard Chin Lee. If they have chosen him to be the new chairman then they would have known that there is something he has to bring to the table."