EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OTTAWA 

MONTREAL
SPEND A SIZZLING DAY IN THE CARIBBEAN !

On Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Raymond Bourque Arena, 2345 Thimens in Ville St. Laurent, from 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., experience the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of the Caribbean without leaving Montreal.

THE HEAT IS ON! Celebrity chefs and Bartenders from some of the finest hotels and Restaurants in Barbados, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia and St. Thomas Virgin Islands will join 30 local Caribbean Chefs in Montreal to stage the largest Caribbean Food Festival Montreal has ever seen.

The 9th annual “A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN” showcases Montreal’s incredible diversity and provides an opportunity for people of all ages, different backgrounds and walks of life to share and celebrate the spirit and captivating culture of the Caribbean community. It is also a chance to enjoy exciting entertainment, dance demonstrations, arts and crafts exhibits and delectable tropical cuisine all in one place.

A Taste of the Caribbean will welcome national
culinary teams from The Dominican Republic, St. Thomas Virgin Islands, Barbados , and St. Lucia to thrill members of the general public. Over 100 Caribbean dishes from 20 Caribbean Islands will be the order of the day. Rotis, ox-tail, curry coconut shrimp, samana style fish, curry goat and jerk chicken are just a few samples to make you whet your appetite. The Raymond Bourque Arena will be transformed into a Caribbean Paradise catering to live Caribbean orchestras, Steelband and Dance Caribe Performing Company of Toronto .

Proceeds from A Taste of the Caribbean will be donated to TRIUMPH THROUGH ADVERSITY, a culinary arts program for disenfranchised youth.

Tickets are now on sale. General Admission: 35$
Children: 10$ VIP Patron: 100$ VIP Patron ticket holders will receive the "White Glove" treatment at the event. You will be invited to enjoy a pre-cocktail rum tasting reception which begins at 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. In addition VIP
guests, you will receive reserve seating, an open bar of 8 hours with private sampling of 100 Island dishes prior to the general admission at 1:30. Enjoy the ambiance of media, government officials, sponsors, visiting celebrity and local chefs, and special guests. Each VIP patron will receive a special Taste of The Caribbean gift satchel filled with Caribbean goodies; included will be your own drawing ticket worth 2000$, a prize from the Hotel Nelligan in Old Montreal which includes Ambiance Limousine service,
plus an all inclusive weekend for two with a luxurious Rain Spa... enjoy! Get your VIP tickets soon as seats are limited and treat yourself!

LOTS OF TRIPS TO THE CARIBBEAN TO BE WON!

Info: (514) 620-8404 or visit www.atasteofthecaribbean.ca.

Presented by Playmas Montreal, CTV, CJAD, City of Montreal , CTO and Sheldon Kagan Productions.

ONTACT:
Gemma Raeburn-Baynes (514) 620-8404
A Taste of the Caribbean (514) 620-6612
557 Montford Drive
Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec
H9G 1M9


Tuesday, May 20
Bell Centre
1260 de La Gauchetiere Street West
7:30 pm
Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour, with Rihanna. Tickets = $54.50 to $89.50, http://www.admission.com/html/home.htmI

Tuesday, June 3
Bell Centre
1260 de La Gauchetiere Street West
7:30 pm
Alicia Keys. Guests Jordin Sparks and Ne-Yo.
Tickets = $50 to $125, http://www.admission.com/html/home.html and Gillette Entertainment, www.geg.ca

Sunday, June 8
Raymond Bourke Arena
2345 Thimens, St. Laurent
12 noon to 8 pm
Taste of the Caribbean - Bigger and better, with over 100 mouth-watering tropical dishes, drinks and desserts from more than
22 countries. Arts and Crafts marketplace and entertainment by a steel band, Jab Jab band, Dance Caribe, magicians,
Calypsonians etc. Tickets = $35 for adults, $10 for children under 12, available at Admission outlets and Caribbean outlets.
$100 for VIP patrons with reserved seating and open bar.
Info: (514) 620-6612 Website: www.atasteofthecaribbean.ca

Saturday, July 5
Montreal Carifiesta Street Parade
Rene Levesque Boulevard, going east
Info: (514) 737-8321

July 11, 12 & 13
Montreal Reggae Festival
Quays of the Old Port of Montreal
Email: info@montrealreggaefestival.com
Website: www.montrealreggaefestival.com

TORONTO

May 11 & 12, 2008
SOUND ACADEMY
11 Polson St., Toronto
Doors @ 7pm, Show @ 8pm
LUCIANO, QUEEN IFRICA, ETANA -
LIVE IN CONCERT
Brown Eyes Entertainment is proud to present the return of reggae legend Luciano to Toronto for a stop on his 40-city tour in support of his critically acclaimed new release Jah is My Navigator. This show will also feature Luciano's label-mate Mikey General along with Queen Ifrica and Etana all backed by the Jah Messenjah band from Jamaica. Toronto's singing sensation Humble will open the show, backed by the Mountain Edge band, with pre-and post-show music spun by Mista Jiggz, Natty B, DJ Chocolate, D.O.C., Agile and Suppa Natty; the event will be hosted by Jahmin (from The Morning Ride on CIUT 89.5FM) and Jeni
(from The Midday Break on FLOW 93.5FM). 19+ ID Required $40.00* REGULAR ADVANCED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS WWW.TICKETMASTER.CA, 416.870.8000,
OR THE FOLLOWING RETAIL OUTLETS:
All Nicey's Locations; All Nappy's Locations; All Broadway Fashion Locations DOWNTOWN: Play De Record - 416.586.0380; Rotate This - 416.504.8447; Shanti Baba - 416.504.5034; Wires Variety - 647.435.0172; Genesis One -
416.868.5737; CENTRAL: Treajah Isle - 416.787.7615 EAST: Essence Hair Studio (Ajax) - 905.428.3264' System Music Warehouse
(Pickering) - 905.831.4969; 2 Lined Music Hut - 416.264.3999; Conrad's Barber Shop - 416.751.0363; Sunshine Sound & Lighting -
416.265.3600; WEST: Granny's Place (Mississauga) - 905.272.4950; Sunshine Sound & Lighting (Mississauga) - 905.277.2199
For more info. or limited VIP tickets visit www.browneyesentertainment.com

May 16 & 17, 2008
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
(formerly The Hummingbird Centre)
One Front Street East, Toronto
ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theater IS BACK! On Stage - Three Performances Only! Led by Artistic Director Judith Jamison and
Associate Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Toronto on the 2008 North American Tour with a great repertoire that includes the signature Ailey piece Revelations created in 1960. Visit www.sonycentre.ca for full performance schedule. Tickets: $48-$78 plus applicable service charges. Tickets through Ticketmaster at 416-872-2262, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, One Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario.
GROUPS of 20 or more call Group Sales at 416-393-7463, toll-free at 1-866-737-0805 or by email: groups@sonycentre.ca

Wednesday, May 21
7pm
Molson Amphitheatre
909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto
CONCERT: Kanye West: Glow in the Dark Tour, with Rihanna, N.E.R.D. & Lupe Fiasco

Friday, May 30
Doors open at 7PM - Show at 8PM
Danforth Music Hall Theatre
147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
CONCERT: Jully Black. Main floor seats: $27.50

Tuesday, June 3
7:30 PM
Unique Lives & Experiences - Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St., Toronto
Known as Africa's Iron Lady, President Sirleaf is a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule. The Harvard educated former World Bank economist spent over a year in jail at the hands of the military dictatorship of General Samuel Doe. She has survived death threats, political sabotage, exile and divorce to become one of Forbes Magazine's Most Influential Women. From humble beginnings to cabinet minister to Senior UN Ambassador, President Sirleaf puts the needs of the people first, a people who elected her and the Unity party with an impressive 59% of the vote. Prepare to be amazed by the Iron Lady of Liberia and the obstacles she faces daily in the volatile political landscape of Africa. A truly inspiring evening not to be missed. FOR TICKETS & PRICING INFORMATION CALL THE ROY THOMSON HALL BOX OFFICE
http://www.uniquelives.com/cities/08tor.htm

Thursday, June 5
7:30 PM
Air Canada Centre
40 Bay St., Toronto
CONCERT: Alicia Keys.
TICKETS: $53.25 - $123.25

Friday, June 13
7:30 pm
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St., Toronto
MAYA ANGELOU - The Legend Turns 80! Dr. Maya Angelou, hailed as one of the greatest speakers of our times, will return to
Toronto as a special event with Musical Guest Dione Taylor.
FOR TICKETS & PRICING CALL THE ROY THOMSON HALL BOX OFFICE
http://www.uniquelives.com/cities/08tor.htm


BLACK-CANADIAN HISTORY IN NOVA SCOTIA
African Heritage Month  http://www.gov.ns.ca/ansa/AHMevents.asp
Department of African Nova Scotian Affairs
The Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports, and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotians and is a partner in developing innovative solutions that lead to self reliance and sustainable development for African Nova Scotians and their communities.

BLACK-CANADIAN HISTORY IN ONTARIO
http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/
english/exhibits/black_history/index.html
The Archives of Ontario is pleased to introduce this exhibit: a joint project of the Archives of Ontario and the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS). A companion travelling exhibit will circulate to cultural, heritage and educational sites throughout Ontario.
The text has been authored by guest curator Rosemary Sadlier, President of the OBHS. Technical and administrative support have been provided by the Archives of Ontario and OBHS staff and volunteers.

MOIS DE L'HISTOIRE DES NOIRS AU QUÉBEC
http://www.quebecinterculturel.gouv.qc.ca/fr/
evenements/mois-histoire-noirs/mhn2008/calendrier2008.html
Organisé par la Table ronde du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs et soutenu par divers partenaires dont le ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles, le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs a pour but de souligner, par le rappel de faits historiques, la contribution des communautés noires au développement de la société québécoise.
À la suite d'une recommandation du Groupe de travail sur la pleine participation à la société québécoise des communautés noires, l’Assemblée nationale a adopté en novembre 2006 un projet de loi visant à faire du mois de février le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs, à l'instigation de la ministre de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles.

WINNIPEG BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/multic/
events_08.pdf
http://bhmwinnipeg.blogspot.com/
In Winnipeg, the Annual Black History Month Celebration was launched by the local Chapter of the National Black Coalition of Canada in 1982. The honor and responsibility of organising these events have passed through different organisations throughout the years. This year the Jamaican Association of Manitoba, Inc. is sponsoring the events. The events are open to the public.