CCFA Toronto
Events
NOTICE: The CCFA Toronto office (phone/email) will be closed from May 1 till May 15th. However the phone will be forwarded/connected to a live person if you need to talk with someone or you could still just leave a message.
Join us at the CCFA Toronto AGM on May 29th, Thursday. We will be showing the documentary "One Man's Story: Cuba and the CIA." All Welcome. Details are below
Film: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
5 May/08 - Monday – 7:00pm
Green Neighbours 21 Film Night present this film with discussion afterwards led by rep. from Post Carbon Toronto
Location:St. Michael and All Angels Church, 611 St. Claire Ave West/corner of Wychwood St- entrance on Wychwood
Renown Cuban writer, educator,scientist and revolutionary CELIA HART to speak
22-25 May/08 - Tri-national Conference in Toronto(Canada,USA, Mexico): A World In Revolt
There will be a special lunch time encounter with Celia Hart and Esteban Volkov
Registration: in advance 4 day pass is $30; at the door $40; or you can pay $6 per session (9 sessions in all)
Please send cheque or money orders to: SA at 526 Roxton Rd, Toronto ON M6G 3R4
Location:OISE, U of T, 252 Bloor St West (just west of St. George Subway station)
For more information: www.socialistaction.org or barryaw@rogers.com
Cuban band 'PUPY y LOS QUE SON-SON'
24 May/08 - Saturday
César "Pupy" Pedroso, one of Cuba's most distinguished composers/bandleaders and pianists, brings his 16 piece orchestra to the OPERA HOUSE in Toronto for the Cuban dance party concert of the year.
Considered 'the soul of Cuban dance music", Pupy Pedroso is the composer of many of the most popular songs of Los Van Van, of which he was one of the original founding members starting in 1969.
In 2002, Pupy shocked the Cuban music world by leaving Los Van Van to form his own group 'PUPY yLos Que Son Son' , who instantly shot to the front line of Cuban dance groups to rival the popularity of even Los Van Van themselves.
Over the course of three solo albums Pupy Pedroso has reaffirmed his place as one of Cuba's most gifted composers, while leading his 16 piece band of players half his age in a spectacular music show that has toured Europe and Latin America.
Location:OPERA HOUSE 735 Queen street East.
Ticket: $35 Advance regular, 19+ Event; General admission
info line 416-836-2600 or 416-707-3433
www.cubaintoronto.com and email: cubaintoronto@yahoo.com
Tickets on line www.tickets.com and www.ticketbreak.com
CCFA Toronto AGM and film showing
29 May/08 - Thursday - doors open 7:00pm
All welcome - free admission
Program:
7:00pm Refreshments
7:30pm Booklet on committer reports of year's activities & proposed plan for next year - suggestions welcome
Election of new executive - members welcome to put their name up to join executive
Greeting from Consul General of Cuba, Laureano Cardoso
Film: "One Man's Story: Cuba and the CIA"
directed by Bernie Dwyer. It is an interview of Philip Agee, who was a case worker and writer for the CIA and is the author of “Inside Company – CIA Diary in 1975.” Philip Agee became a leading opponent of CIA practices. He died in Cuba in January 2008.
Location 290 Danforth Ave (west of Chester subway station)
Afro-Cuban Party
6 June/08 – Friday - 10:00pm
Don't miss this ART of JAZZ event favourite! This jazz Latin dance party will feature a powerhouse band with special surprise soloists.
For more info: http://www.artofjazz.org/performance_celebration_schedule.cfm
Location:Fermenting Cellar
Tickets: General Admission, seating $21. Taxes included
To buy tickets: www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale
The Cuban singing group Desandann will be back in Toronto.
8 June/08 – Sunday - 4:00pm
Go to the Art of Jazz website. When the page comes up, click on "click here to learn more". You will see a list of groups playing at the Pure Spirits stage.http://www.artofjazz.org/performance_celebration_schedule.cfm
With a full line-up of jazz greats throughout the weekend, this outdoor stage is the place to be for great Art of Jazz feature concerts night and day. When: Friday June 6, 2008 6:30 PM through Sunday June 8, 2007 6:00 PM
Location:Pure Spirits Stage (outside)
Free Admission
We are looking for billets (bed & breakfast) for 4 of the group.
The Desandann group will be arriving June 4 or 5th. Billets should be in the area from Spadina to High Park and up to Eglinton Ave West. If you can help, contact Doug at 416-531-5246 or chico1@ca.inter.net
The National Ballet of Cuba in Hamilton
28 and 29 June/08 – Saturday and Sunday
The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble invites you to one of the most romantic ballets of all time:
Giselle
Featuring the THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CUBA with Artistic Director Alicia Alonso
plus ‘Ballet Talk’ by Gary Smith 45 minutes prior to performance at the Piano Nobile
Location:Hamilton Place, Hamilton
Saturday – June 28th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday – June 29th at 2:00pm
For more information: www.cbye.ca
Tickets from $34.50 / For tickets: Ticketmaster 905-527-7666 or www.ticketmaster.ca
CCFA Toronto Island Cruise with band 'Pablo Terry and Sol de Cuba'
27 July/08 – Sunday - Noon-4:00pm with lunch included
Get away from the stifling heat of the city for a cool cruise around the Toronto islands with the hot Cuban music of a live band.
Two Decks - open top deck with the dance band / RAIN OR SHINE - Top Deck enclosed with clear plastic in case of rain
Check in: 11:30am / Board boat: 11:45am / Depart: Noon / Return to dock: 3:45pm but they don't kick us off the boat till 4:00pm
Location: the boat 'Stella Borealis' at the dock on Queen's Quay at the foot of Younge St- where Capt.John's Restaurant boat is docked.
Tickets: $35 per person tickets on sale the end of May
To reserve tickets or for more information: email the CCFA Toronto or call: CCFA Toronto 416-410-8254 or Sharon 905-951-8499
Mail your cheque to: CCFA Toronto PO Box 743 Station F, Toronto ON M4Y 2N6
Remember to check out the monthly calendars for Cuban artists on the websites
Lula Lounge at: www.lula.ca and Jazz.Fm at: www.jazz.FM91
or listen to Jazz.FM on station 91.1 FM Toronto or online for Cuban artists. On Saturday afternoons on Jazz.FM, Café Latino features Latin musicians between 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
"Not Just Tourists"
If going to Cuba, please be more than just a tourist.
You can take up to 10kg of medical supplies into Cuba - legally
to a specific doctor or medical clinic or hospital in the area where you are going. These 2 volunteer groups can supply free of charge the medicines and a suitcase to carry them. They will also give you a letter along with a contact doctor/neighbourhood clinic/hospital near where you are going in Cuba.
[if you wish, you can donate money to help them and get a charitable tax receipt via the CCFA Toronto. Send cheque to CCFA Toronto & mention it is for Not Just Tourists]
Not Just Tourists Toronto: 416-234-9658; 1-888-898-8246
new website
Not Just Tourists - St.Catherines ON [the original group]: Contact is Dr. Ken & Denise Taylor, 905-646-5110
new website: www.notjusttourists.org
For groups in other cities across Canada,check out the 'Not Just Tourists-Toronto' website or look at the Solidarity Links page
For Cuban restaurants in Toronto and the GTA, email us for listings and if you find more places,let us know.