Danso Events Blog

A Night at the Cotton Club

2006-10-17T21:29:00.000-07:00

December 16th 20069:00pm - 10:00p.m.
Michael Danso will appear at a private function with The Steve Koven Trio and perform the music of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen in a Jazz Performance Event called A Night At The Cotton Club

Danso Events Blog: UPDATED SCHEDULE

2006-10-14T14:58:00.000-07:00

Danso Events Blog: UPDATED SCHEDULE

THE COTTTON CLUB CHRONICLES

2006-10-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

Friday, Apr 27, 2007
'Arts In Concert'Series 2006/2007
The Cotton Club Chronicles
Starring
Michael Danso
Conductor/Arranger Charles T. Cozens

REDEEMER AUDITORIUM - ANCASTER, ON
Redeemer University College
777 Garner Road East (Hwy. 53)
Ancaster, Ontario
L9K 1J4

The Cotton Club Chronicles Starring Michael Danso & Conductor/Arranger Charles T. Cozens is a sizzling production written and performed by Scots - born Entertainer and Riverdance Alumnus, Michael Danso with orchestrations & arrangements by Charles T. Cozens, The Cotton Club Chronicles highlights great American composers including, Harold Arlen Duke Ellington & Cole Porter in an evening filled with storytelling and song at its best.

For more information, please contact Rick MacKenzie
rmackenzie1@sympatico.ca

Tel: 1-289-260-7169

REDEEMER AUDITORIUM - ANCASTER, ON
Redeemer University College
777 Garner Road East (Hwy. 53)
Ancaster, Ontario
L9K 1J4

Box Office (905) 648-2139 ext. 4211

Request

MICHAEL DANSO WITH KEVIN CLARK COMBO

2006-10-03T13:28:00.000-07:00

EVERY FRIDAY IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2006
MICHAEL DANSO
WILL APPEAR WITH: THE KEVIN CLARK COMBO
AT: THE BOILERHOUSE
LOCATED IN : THE DISTILLERY DISTRICT
ADDRESS :55 MILL STREET
RESERVATIONS :416.203.2121

ROB ROY REVIEWS -EDINBURGH FESTIVAL

2006-10-03T13:15:00.000-07:00

One 4 ****Review 2006-08-23
The Scotsman ***2006-08-25
ThreeWeeks ****2006-08-25
J.MacGregor*****2006-9-26

ROB ROY THE MUSICAL 26 Sep 2006
Reviewer: John MacGregor, London, England
THIS IS A SHOE FOR SCOTS FOLK WHO ARE PROUD OF HOME, COUNTRY, CULTURE AND ANCESTRY..My family credits Robert the Red for putting the twinkle in the eyes, as well as the stiff backbone into the Scottish people through his own personal example. Even though there were no costumes on the stage,this Cast was able to weave enough magic using only their talent to make us all in the audience believe that great kilts, Claeves ( swords), cattle campfires and castles were ever-present,and transported us to another time when our world was not such a kind place. The Dancing and singing was excellent. Michael Danso as the Bard was special...from speaking in the true Gaelic tongue as well as singing through the story of Rob Roy at the top of the show, to giving us a Ben Vereen type of performance in the "Magician" song.Among a cast of stars, he was my pick as the Star for this one. His Scots accent was brillliant, too.

17 September 2006

Reviewer: Madeleine Courtney, Canada - Other Provinces
DAVID IS DYNAMITE

DAVID DUNBAR .....Fantastic

ROB ROY THE MUSICAL

Three Weeks 4/5 **** Review:

Rob Roy
Demarco Rocket Productions
'Rob Roy' is a musical about eighteenth century Scottish history, performed by an all-Canadian cast. Not the most obvious of pairings, but in fact, this all-singing adventure of heroism, love and, you guessed it, Scotland, was actually pretty entertaining. It is based on the legend that is Rob Roy MacGregor, and although there are a few Braveheart-esque moments, it employs an effectively mature take on the genre of musicals and uses simple techniques to tell a genuinely moving tale. With a touching musical score, and a splash of Scottish dancing, some of the numbers even made an English girl like me feel the urge to stand up and pledge my allegiance to that blue and white flag.
Rocket@Demarco Roxy Art House, 21 - 26 Aug, 5:00pm, (6.30pm), £8.00 (£6.00), fpp 140.
tw rating 4/5 [cd]

Edinburgh Festival Reviews for ROB ROY ( continued )

2006-09-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

ROB ROY - EDINBURGH FESTIVAL REVIEWS Friday, August 25, 2006

Musicals 2006

WWW. one4review .COM ****

My immediate impression after seeing this new musical by David Warrack was the power and quality of the singing both individually and collectively. With a dozen or so performers in the cast and most of them having their own solo, there was a consistently high standard throughout the performance.
The story of Rob Roy and his creation as a folk hero provides rich scope for musical theatre. Although not costumed in the clothes of the period, this Canadian company did convey the Scottishness of the action and the Scottish accents were convincing, perhaps too convincing at times. In terms of the acting scenes, David Dunbar’s portrayal of the Duke of Montrose did bring out his malevolent arrogance in a comedic way. As might be expected most of the songs were of the rousing type or love songs but there were a number of surprises… Michael Mackenzie Danso as The Bard sang ‘He’s a Magician’ in a slick cabaret style.

Venue & Venue number Roxy Art House V115

Dates 21 to 26 August 2006

Times 17.00 to 18.30

Company Demarco RocketProductions

Rob Roy

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CLAIRE SMITH

ROCKET @ DEMARCO ROXY ART HOUSE (VENUE 115 )

THREE years ago, Canadian composer David Warrack visited Rob Roy McGregor's grave at Balquhidder and was overcome by the desire to write his story.
This musical is the result. It is the kind of production you hardly ever see these days on the Fringe, with a small orchestra and a large cast of professional singers.
Warrack's music is somewhere between light opera and a film score, and is full of emotional resonance. The cast dress simply in greys and blacks and sit watching the action, waiting to play their parts. There are some strong voices and fine performances, although some of the cast struggle with the faux-Scottish dialogue.
The love story between the Scottish hero and his wife, Mary, is well done, but it is rather too similar to the Hollywood version of events to have anything new to say.

Participation House July 1st Canada Day Celebration

2006-07-03T12:07:00.000-07:00

Michael Danso will appear with The High-Powered Frank DiFilice Jazz Quartet ( Richard Whitehouse - Piano, Dave Field - Bass, Frank DiFilice - Drums, Michael Stuart, Saxophones, under the Big Tent at Brantford's CockShutt Park, in a variety performance that will include some of Canada's finest entertainers in an afternoon of music and revelry to benefit Participation House, a charity set up to provide support to disabled youngsters in the community through job training programs and many other self-help programs taught and supported through communal volunteer agencies in the area. There will be food and drink tents set up and donated by many area merchants, as well as various craft and merchadise stalls, which will donate a good percentage of merchandise sold - to Participation House.

JUNE 17TH 2006 KEVIN CLARK

2006-05-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

Michael Danso and Mr. Kevin Clark will join together with a group of Toronto's finest hand- picked instrumentalists for an evening of joyful Jazz and Entertainment at a Private Function on June 17th,2006 that the client has chosen not to publicize because of unprecedented public turnout at similar events in the past.

ROB ROY - THE MUSICAL INTERNATIONAL OPENING AT EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL AUGUST 21ST - 29TH 2006

2006-05-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

AUGUST 21ST THROUGH AUGUST 27TH, 2006 JOIN THE CANADIAN CAST IN EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND AT THE WORLD FAMOUS EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL'S INTERNATIONAL OPENING OF DAVID WARRACKS' " ROB ROY - THE NEW MUSICAL " IN SIR RICHARD DEMARCO'S MAIN STAGE ROXY ART THEATRE FOR A MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ADVENTURE THROUGH THE LIFE OF ROB ROY MACGREGOR - THE HISTORICAL PROTOTYPE FOR THE ORIGINAL ROBIN HOOD, WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST INCLUDING: MICHAEL DANSO: BORN IN GLASGOW,SCOTLAND, MICHAEL MAKES CANADA HIS HOME, BUT CONTINUES TO MEET A DEMANDING SCHEDULE PERFORMING AROUND THE WORLD..HE HAS APPEARED IN PRODUCTIONS OF HAIR, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, PIPPIN, ANNA LUCASTA, AS WELL AS HIS MOST RECENT APPEARANCE IN RIVERDANCE, THE MUSICAL- LEE COMPANY, AS THE FREEDOM SINGER . HIS VERSATILITY AS A THEATRE PERFORMER,JAZZ ARTIST> OR AS A FEATURED ARTIST ON THE SYMPHONIC CIRCUIT HAS PLACED HIM AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FOR OVER THREE DECADES...CLICK OR COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO UK THEATRE PRESENTATION OF MICHAEL DANSO SINGING AS THE BARD - "THE BALLAD OF THE HIGHLANDER"FROM THE MUSICAL ROB ROY: http://www.uktheatre.net/library.asp?CatID=95&ListUnder=0#
DAVID ROGERS - ( ROB ROY) -ONE OF THE BUSIEST PERFORMERS IN THE MUSICAL THEATRE WORLD, DAVID HAS PLAYED OVER 1,000 PERFORMANCES AS THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AND HAS BEEN TOURING HIS ONE-MAN SHOW FOR 5 YEARS ACROSS CANADA. HE CURRENTLY STARS IN EVITA AT THE NEPTUNE THEATRE IN HALIFAX,NOVA SCOTIA
SUSAN GILMOUR - ( MARY MACGREGOR ), lAUDED FOR HER ROLE AS FANTINE IN LES MISERABLES, SUSAN IS CO-STARRING WITH DAVID ROGERS IN EVITA. WITH NUMEROUS STARRING ROLES IN STRATFORD AND ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, SHE IS A REMARKABLE TALENT AND A SIGNIFICANT PRIZE FOR " ROB ROY THE MUSICAL".DAVID DUNBAR - ( DUKE OF MONTROSE ), HAS PERFORMED IN THEATRES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. AS AN ACTOR, HE HAS NUMEROUS ENVIABLE CREDITS, BUT WHEN HE COMBINES THAT ABLITY WTH HIS ASTONISHING VOICE, THE COMBINATION IS ELECTRIC. DAVID RECENTLY WON THE BEST ACTOR AWARD FOR HIS ROLE AS ARTHUR IN THE CHICAGO PRODUCTION OF CAMELOT THIS PAST YEAR

2006-05-25T23:12:00.000-07:00

JUNE 1ST 2006 LONG - AWAITED WORDJAZZ!

jOIN MICHAEL DANSO,PRODUCER/ARTIST/POET/DEEJAY JAZZMAN JAYMZ BEE, REINER SCHWARTZ,DAWNA WRIGHT, THE R.J.O, DON FRANCKS, STEVIE VALLANCE,AS THEIR TERPSICHOREAN TONGUES TRIP TRIPPINGLY AND RIFF THROUGH AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL PROSE AND POETRY FROM MIND TO PAGE FROM PAGE TO TONGUE , TONGUE TO EAR, SO ALL CAN CHEER, SWELL, AND CELEBRATE THE OUTFRONT AND INNATE WONDER THAT IS THE HUMAN MIND AND ITS ABILITY TO IMAGINATE AND TELL..SOMETIMES SPOKEN, SOMETIMES SUNG...WORDJAZZ...FROM THE TONGUE IT'S SPRUNG..ATTENDANT STARS FRESH IN FROM MARS AGREE IT'S RIGHT TO SHADE THEIR LIGHT,AND NOT DRAW TO THEMSELVES THE SIGHT OF THE AUDIENCE THIS NIGHT FROM THE LIGHT OF THE STAGE, WHEREIN LIES THE PAGE FROM WHICH THE SPOKEN WORD WRITTEN WILL BE READ AND SAID TO A SMITTEN ENCLAVE OF SEARCHING SOULS...REALLY!!!!
AN UNUSUAL MEDIUM ENJOYED BY COLLECTORS OF THE SPOKEN WORD AND MINDFRUITS. iF YOU ARE OF THIS ILK AND SO MOVED, COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING'S EDIBLE PHRASING USUALLY SERVEDIN A SMALL BOITE ON THE LEFT BANK IN PARIS FROM 8:00PM TILL 3:00A.M BETWEEN 1956 -1960 WITH CHEAP WINE AND EXQUISITE CHEESE, HARD BREAD AND CHAMPAGNE, STRONG TOBACCO AND THE FILFTHIEST WORD-SPREAD IMAGINABLE. iF BRANDO AND JULIETTE GRECO HAVE LEFT YOU, HERE IN THIS TIME,UNATTENDED, COME WITH US AND WE WILL TAKE YOU WHERE YOU LONG TO BELONG...AT STONES PLACE WHERE TIME MOVES AS IS NEEDED.....ALWAYS..A TIME MACHINE..

Royal Jelly Orchesta CD Launch

2006-05-25T21:31:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY MAY 18TH 2006
STONES PLACE 1255 QUEEN STREET WEST ( WEST OF DUFFERIN

JAYMZ BEES' ROYAL JELLY ORCHESTRA CD "LAUNCH PAD " RELEASE - LIVE
WITH AN ALL STAR RJO FRONT LINE - SERAFIN, LYNN TREMBLAY, JULIE MICHELS,
TONY QUARRINGTON, MICHAEL DANSO, GEORGE KOLLAR, AND MANY OTHERS...:

THE NEW, MUCH ANTICIPATED "LAUNCH PAD" CD, PRODUCED BY PRODUCER EXTRAORDINAIRE JAYMZ BEE HIMSELF WITH THE MOST EXCITING MIX OF ARTISTS TO EVER APPEAR ON THE SAME CD WITH RECORDED PRODUCT CREATING THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL MAGIC USING THE TALENTS THEY ARE REKNOWNED AND REVERED FOR BY MANY FANS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA, WILL BE RELEASED TONIGHT TO AN EAGERLY AWAITING PUBLIC IN A HIGHLY PUBLICIZED SHOW BUSINESS EVENT AT THE BEAUTIFULLY EXCLUSIVE STONES PLACE NIGHTCLUB/RESTAURANT.THIS CD FEATURES THE WORK OF A SELECT FEW OF THE FINEST INSTUMENTALISTS AND VOCAL ARTISTS IN CANADA AND SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT BE MISSED. THE MULTI-VARIED PERFORMANCES AND SPAN AND SCOPE OF THIS CD ARE UNMATCHED AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR A LONG SPACE OF TIME TO COME. tHE ARTISTS ON THE CD WILL APPEAR IN A ONCE IN A LIFETIME/CAREER PERFORMANCE SITUATION IN SOLO AS WELL AS IN ENSEMBLE SITUATIONS THAT WILL PROVE TO BE HIGHLY ENTERTAINING AND SHOULD NOT BE MISSED . ALL THURSDAYS AT STONES PLACE WILL BE ONLY $5 AT THE DOOR ...

Danso Events Blog

2006-05-10T10:22:00.000-07:00

Danso Events Blog

Monday May 15th 2006 7 p.m - 12 p.m

Celebrate the Art of two great cities, Toronto and
New Orleans at a great Cultural Event to benefit the
Inner city Angels, Toronto and The Musicians' Clinic
in New Orleans, La.

Kevin Clark and The Distillery District Present:
The First Annual HOT night at The Boiler House

The Distillery District, Toronto

Join a Superstar Line Up with:
Seraphin, Deekaye, Jennie Burke Julie Michaels and Michael Danso
Hosts:
AMANDA MARTINEZ, JAYMZ BEE, DANNY MARKS...
Also Appearing:
Nick"The Brownman" Ali,
Peter Hill, Ed Vokurka and Maxine Willan,
Chris Lamont, Paul Neufeld, George Koller, Tim Shia,
Denis Keldie, Chris Whitely, Tony Quarrington,
John T Davis w/guest vocalist, Rodney Calhoun,
Great Bob Scott, Kevin Clark , Richard Whiteman,
Steel Drums funky guy, Rodney Calhoun
Richard Greenspoon, DJ Rollin Cash, and many others ....

Reserve: www.heartsopen.ca teresa@heartsopen.ca
416 971 7571
$CDSN70 will buy 2 tickets
A most worthy undertaking. .....
See above link for further information regarding HeartsOpen

Danso Events Blog

2006-05-10T09:49:00.000-07:00

Danso Events Blog

May 07th, 2006

Des Moines Iowa

Private Linn Family Function
St. Paul's Cathedral Church
Embassy Club/ Des Moines Register

April 9th 2006 - Private Engagement

2006-02-16T09:54:00.000-08:00

April 9th, 2006

Private Function - Details unpublished at clients' request

Brantford Downtown Jazz Festival

2006-02-16T09:37:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 13th 2006

Brantford Downtown Jazz Festival
Sanderson Centre, Brantford Ontario

Michael Danso joins Pianist/Conductor/ Arranger/Charles T. Cozens,Brantford Downtown Jazz Festival's Musical Director Frank Di Filice, and others for one evening only at The Sanderson Center in downtown Brantford.

UPDATED SCHEDULE

2006-02-13T18:38:00.000-08:00

Please Note:

All further entries re: Events/Engagements will be posted separately. This post is to bring the overall schedule transferral from www.michaeldanso.com up to date.

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March 4th and 5th, 2006

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa - Telethon

Michael Danso joins the International cast of Variety The Children’s Charity of Iowa Telethon for his16th yearly appearance in Iowa to raise money for disabled children.

Founded in 1937. Since the inception of the telethon, in 1975, the club has raised more than $60 million through its annual telethon and other fundraisers. Through the generous support of individuals and the corporate community, Variety has provided funding for capital projects, essential medical equipment and special programs to more than 300 charities throughout Iowa and neighboring states. In addition, over 260 Sunshine Coaches are transporting kids across the state.

Variety - The Children’s Charity is proud to support thousands of child related organizations and individual children in need Funds are raised through special events, public donations and corporate sponsorships. All funds raised help local children in need. Support is given to those individuals, groups, institutions and agencies considered to best serve Variety's children in need.

Young Variety (YV) is subcommittee of Variety comprised of energized twenty and thirty-somethings living in Central Iowa. We are bound by a shared commitment to making sure that every child in Iowa has a chance to succeed.Over the past 20 years, YV members have been working hard and having fun. But, more importantly they have been having a huge impact on the lives of children in our community.

The Sunshine Coach Program gives Variety Children the chance to experience new adventures and explore a bigger, better world. Throughout Iowa and Illinois, more than 260 Sunshine Coaches – many equipped with lifts to accommodate kids in wheelchairs – transport children to facilities and hospitals where they receive necessary medical attention. The coaches also give kids the opportunity to enjoy field trips and recreational outings. There are too many programs which Variety - The Childrens Charity of Iowa has put into place to help all children from all walks of life who need that friendly hand to support their efforts towards living a fulfilled and happy existence, to mention here.

Below, see information to make yourself familiar with a wonderful Organization and people with whom I consider it a privilege to a part of. Call in and make a pledge, and you can be sure that it will definitely go to the Children of Variety.

Central Iowa - State Headquarters
Sheri McMichael - Executive Director
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515.243.4660
http://www.blogger.com/www.varietyofiowa.org - email

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February 27th - March 1st

POSTPONED - SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR LIVEART EXHIBITION EVENT - STAY TUNED..md

Michael Danso will be appearing at Eurogallery Live Art 's Opening Event of Internationally renowned Artist Manfred Honig 's new Painting related to Jazz and titled " FROM HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD." This will be the first of a Series of paintings entitled "Musik" to be presented by EuroGallery LiveArt executed by various Artists. Michael will perform excerpts from his Critically Acclaimed Symphonic Jazz Productions of WHITE TIE AND TAILS and FROM HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD.

This first of a Series of 12 in this new series of paintings based on theme of Music, will be sponsored by and presented at the beautiful Karwellendorf Casino Hotel in Austria. The painting, FROM HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD is being done in collaboration with Jazz Vocalist Michael Danso. Ideas by Karin and Wolfgang Saddey,Artist Manfred Hönig.

Eurogallery Live Art sponsors Realistic & Surrealistic international working artists. Artists Joachim Lehrer (Germany)- Manfred Hönig (Germany)- Ines Scheppach (Germany)- Norbert Sauer (Germany)- Di Vogo (Yugoslavia)- Siegfried Zademack (Germany)- Thor Lindeneg (Denmark)- Kris Kuksi (Canada)- Bruno Logan (France)- Manuel Lunardi (Austria)- have been sponsored by Eurogallery Live Art through the innovative "Live Art Plasma Exhibition" concept that has been universally applauded and accepted throughout the world.

Live Art creates an alliance of traditional art and the new technology with the creation of a work of art seen day by day as it is created. An artists page on the Eurogallery Live Art site, with daily uploads by the artist of the picture and a commentary allows the viewing public to see "behind the scenes" images of the creation of a masterwork as it happens!

Live Art is a rare opportunity to give an in-depth view into the creativity of the artist and his techniques, to bring to life the work of the artist. It is difficult for an Artist to find a gallery to sell, exhibit, set up, and attend an expo. Costs can be prohibitive and one usually finds their work ‘diluted’ by a mass of other exhibitors. Gallery exhibitions only cover a small area. With "Plasma Exhibitions," Art is seen in several places at once -Internationally - to a knowledgeable International audience who admire art and are in the market to aquire it.

Eurogallery LiveArt Expos run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 2 weeks-or longer with the possibility of additional showings afterwards at Eurogallery LiveArt 's other prestigious locations. It is possible to also make available to the public the original artworks for sale as well as a limited number of lithograph copies of certain works, created by Eurogallery. This exposes the work to an even wider audience, even after the original is sold.

This is a unique opportunity to get artworks presented to a buying audience, in an International setting. A numerous cultured international audience, High definition giant plasma screen, Exclusive high class location,No transportation costs,No possible damage to originals,No need for costly insurance, No travel/living expenses and One price -3 exhibitions per year are only some of the benefits resulting from this acclaimed concept.

Eurogallery Art and Trading Club:
International Business Capital Ltd - Lennuki 24-10145 Tallinn, Estonia ws@aic-club.com

International Business Capital Ltd- Repräsentanz United Kingdom Suite 406 - Kemp House - 152-160 City Road, London - EC1V 2NX´United Kingdom
+44 870 0270 349 Tel - +44 870 0270 350 Fax - ws@aic-club.com

HERR W. SADDEY : International Business Capital Ltd - Repräsentanz Spain C. Cuba 20 A - 07150 Andratx - Spain

http://www.eurogallery.aic-club.com - Homepage http://www.eurogalleryliveart.com/ - Plasma Presentation

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February 25th 2006

Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Broadcast Center
Box Office: 416.205.5555

Hurray for Hollywood
Starring Peter McCutcheon, Patricia O'Callaghan, David Warrack And Michael Danso

A Spectacular Evening of Music awaits you on Saturday February 25th, 2006 as Michael Danso, Peter McCutcheon, Patricia O'Callaghan and David Warrack celebrate the Winners of "Best Song" from the last 78 years of the Academy Awards.

Join myself, Scotlands' Premier Tenor Peter Mccutcheon, International Cabaret Artist Patricia O'Callaghan and Canada Pops Founder,Conductor,and Musical Director David Warrack, as we perform The Greatest Music from The Silver Screen in a multivaried musical programme.

A Gala Evening awaits, so don your Tie and Tails, or Dazzling Gown and Glitter, and prepare for YOUR Close-Up on The Red Carpet!

Visit: http://www.petermccutcheon.com/oscars
Tickets: $35.00

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January 16th - 23rd

Recording DANSOMAY Project Demo with Guitarist Jeff May, Contrebassist Eric Lagace, and Saxophonist Joel Miller in Montreal Quebec at Surf Studios.

Exciting Original demo Material : "Beattitude In Blue" written by D. Ostrovsky on roster.
See:

SURF Studios, Montreal Quebec
514 273 1109
Audio Engineer and Mixologist: Alexander.
http://www.surf-studios.com/ - Website

http://www.jeffmaymusic.com/ - Website
http://www.joelmillermusic.com/ - Website

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November 3rd, 2005 -

Toronto -Fashion Firm Eradicates Landmines The Wardrobe Workshop Inc. will join Sir Paul McCartney, Heather Mills McCartney, and many others for the fifth annual Night of a Thousand DinnersT, a global event where world leaders, celebrities and caring citizens come together to dine and raise awareness and resources for the international landmine crisis.
Michael Danso and Kevin Barrett will entertain and participate to help raise the publics' awareness Of the landmine situation, furthering an international cause initially Championed by Her Royal Highness Princess Diana of Wales and successfully taken up by Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney Every year, approximately 18,000 people are killed or maimed by landmines.
According to UNICEF, 30 to 40% of all mine victims are children. There are currently 70 million active landmines buried in the ground in more than 80 countries.
The Wardrobe Workshop is taking action . Their dinner will be one of thousands being hosted around the world on November 3rd as part of the Night of a Thousand Dinners. One Hundred percent ( 100% ) of Monies raised are donated to the Canadian Landmine Foundation The Wardrobe Workshop Inc. is a retail manufacturer of custom tailored ladies wear located at 5825A Yonge Street in the Newtonbrook Plaza. For the second year in a row, the company was ranked by Profit magazine as one of the PROFIT HOT 50 of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies. The dinner is a potluck affair being held in the shop and all are welcome to attend. Wine is being generously donated by Peller Estate Winery. Over 100 guests are expected. Photos of last year's dinner are on the Wardrobe Workshop website under "COMING EVENTS".
For info on The Wardrobe Workshop, go to http://www.blogger.com/www.wardrobeworkshop.ca.
Info on the Night of a Thousand Dinners is at http://www.blogger.com/www.1000dinners.com.
Contact: Chris Mallmann
Email: chris@wardrobeworkshop.ca
THE WARDROBE WORKSHOP
5825A YONGE STREET
TORONTO, ONTARIO
M2M 3T9
Tel: 416-250-0079 Fax: 416-250-0072
Website: http://www.blogger.com/www.wardrobeworkshop.ca

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Nov. 30, 2005.

HART HOUSE at U of T
THE CANFAR AIDS BENEFIT
Highly regarded JazzFM91 Deejay, Producer and Entrepeneur Jaymz Bee has invited Michael Danso, Julie Michels, Serafin, Lyne Tremblay, Genevieve, and Elizabeth Shepherd to perform with his critically acclaimed Royal Jelly Orchestra at a Gala Event for:CANFAR The Royal Jelly Orchestra personnel are some of Torontos' finest instrumentalists and consists of :
Piano: Waylen Miki Drums: Great Bob Scott Guitar: Kevin Barrett Bass: Brandi Disterheft Trumpet: Kevin Clark Trumpet: Sara McElcheran Altosax:Richard Underhill Tenor sax: Colleen Allen Bari Sax: Christopher Plock Trombone:William Carn
Percussion: SmasherCadogan
CANFAR`s Mission:
The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) is the national charitable foundation whose goal is to raise awareness in order to generate funds for research into all aspects of HIV infection and AIDS.
CANFAR is the only organization operating in Canada for the sole purpose of privately funding research on AIDS and HIV infection in numerous areas
including: fundamental and applied research, education and prevention, psychosocial initiatives, care and community research.
We hope that events such as this will increase the awareness of CANFAR and of the fight against HIV/AIDS in Canada. CANFAR intends to take a leadership role in strategically collaborating with HIV/AIDS agencies to work towards our common goal of eradicating HIV/AIDS.
Let us collaborate until we help find a cure.
Tickets $100 / Dance music from the RJO.
CONTACT: http://www.blogger.com/www.canfar.ca
Toronto: 416-361-6281
Toll-free: 1-800-563-CURE (2873
Fax: 416-361-5736

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November 26th, 2005

Michels / Danso
Imperial Room - Royal York Hotel
The incredible Jazzvocal team of Julie Michels and Michael Danso appears once again together to perform for VISA Corporation on the Imperial Room stage with an all-star orchestral line up of Torontos finest musicians. This evenings theme to be an elegantly nostalgic bow to THE COTTON CLUB and its stars. The music of DUKE ELLINGTON, CAB CALLOWAY, ETHEL WATERS and many others will be presented at VISACorps' Annual Ball. SOLD OUT!

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October 23rd, 2005

Wedding : Matt Pines and Beverly
Matt Pines is one of Canadas' finest and most versatile artists. Performer, Musician ( he prolifically plays GUITAR, SPANISH/BASS, ELECTRIC/PIANO & CELEST ) and Bandleader, Matt has entertained people around the world an creates magic wherever he is given the opportunity.
Michael Danso, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny send their Best Wishes to Matt Pines and His fiancee Beverly.
Details: Private

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October 2nd, 2005

SUITE LIFE PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY
THE TRANE STUDIO - 964 Bathurst street (2 blocks North of Bloor St.), Toronto, Ontario, Canada 416-913-8197 Creating new standards for Jazz in Toronto : 2pm. - 6pm Sunday, October 2, 2005. Food; Door Prizes; 50/50 Draw ; an Open Auction. Cover Charge / Donation : $20.00 Cash Bar.
The Star-studded line-up features the Norman Marshall Villeneuve Trio with special guests : Lorraine Scott, Gail Berry, Michael Danso, Tiki Mercury-Clark, Julie Michaels, Falconer Abrams, Johnny Chase and the Suite Life Alumni.
Suite Life Productions' mandate is to provide quality instruction in the performing arts to Inner City youth for a nominal fee. Suite Life Productions targets young people who are seriously considering the Performing Arts as a career . Participants of the program are instructed in the fundamental techniques of Acting, Singing, Dance, Improvisation, Percussion and Performance. Suite Life Productions does its best to make this program accessible to everyone. Therefore, each season "Suite Life"
offers five dedicated individuals who demonstrate artistic promise and the willingness to commit to this rigorous program but cannot afford the nominal fee, a partial or total scholarship.
Artistic Director/Founder Denese Matthews feels that it is important to give young people an outlet in which they can express themselves, be Creative, be Initiators, be introduced to other cultures and ideas, and learn from the benefits of collaboration. It is also important that these young aspiring performers have the opportunity to work with Artists who are representative of our culturally diverse community. Suite Life Productions
The Trane Studio is a venue for artists and audiences interested in experiencing Jazz as vibrant and contemporary music. Concerts at The Trane Studio celebrate the history of Jazz while embracing and nurturing its current manifestations in African, Urban, Latin and World music styles. The Trane Studio continues to host prominent local musicians and Toronto arts events with weekly offerings and curated concerts.
http://www.tranestudio.com/

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"Michael Danso and Friends" Jazz at Le Select Bistro
June 30th
Michael Danso (Throat/Vocals), Charles Cozens, (Piano), George Kozub, (Bass)
July 1st
Michael Danso (Throat/Vocals), Charles Cozens , (Piano), Dave Field, (Bass)

Once again Le Select Bistro brings you a line-up of Canada's finest Jazz Artists in its long association with the TD CANADA TRUST TORONTO DOWNTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL who will be performing in the intimate surroundings of Le Select.
Due to popular demand Michael is once again playing 2 consecutive nights at Le Select Bistro.
He is considered to be one of the finest entertainers performing on the World Stage today and his Philharmonic appearances have been critically acclaimed throughout the world. Michaels' "Give Me That Jazz" album recorded some time ago with the inimitable Joe Sealy went to #3 in Italy on the AnimaJazz charts and has since been played constantly on JazzRadio programs throughout the world. His efforts and charitable work on the behalf of children and those less fortunate is well known to all. Recent events in England almost prevented this appearance, but he is once again at one of his favorite performance venues, Le Select Bistro
Le Select is located in the heart of a dynamic art scene and is regarded as Toronto 's "literary" bistro, frequented by authors, poets, playwrights, publishers and other artists.
Le Select Bistro – 328 Queen St. West , Toronto M5V 2A2
Tel: 416 596.6405 – email: inquiries@leselect.com

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BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Beaches International Jazz Festival Week proudly presents...
The TD Canada Trust Jazz Workshop and Lecture Series.
Internationally acclaimed Jazz Artist Michael Danso will conduct A Vocal workshop as part of this lecture series.
This workshop will allow the general public to participate in singing African, Spirituals, Blues and Jazz songs and center upon the use of the voice as a musical improvisational instrument.
Dates and Times:
Monday July 18th 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday July 19th 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday July 20th 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: FREE
Workshop Capacity: 30
Location: KEW Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Registration: call 416-690-4726 or archiealleyne@rogers.com

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October 22nd

Des Moines Iowa - Chrysalis Foundation
"An Evening with Anna Gaskell"
The Guest of Honour,Internationally known and recognized Photographer and Lithographist Anna Gaskell will attend And display her new works. Some Items will be placed for Auction, all proceeds to go to the Chrysalis Foundation.
The Artist will give signed examples of her work to attending Guests in appreciation of their participation with this worthy cause.
Music provided by The John Morgan Orchestra.
Guest Artists Wicker Van Orsdel and Michael Danso will appear.
An organization at the forefront in the efforts to build stronger futures for the women and girls of Central Iowa since 1989. Through comprehensive Partner/Patron programming with well-established and influential Businesses, Persons and Organizations throughout the State, the Chrysalis Foundation has positively impacted upon the lives of thousands of women in need from all walks of life in Central Iowa.
Telephone: 515.255.1853
Fax: 515.255.2156
E-Mail: info@chrysalisfdn.org
Web: http://www.blogger.com/www.chrysalisfdn.org

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October 27th - 30th
G.O.L.R ( Grand Order of Lady Ratlings ) Multi-varied pre Ball Promotional Engagements London England
October 31st 2004
The Grand Order of Lady Ratlings 75 Year Celebration The Lady Ratlings "Annual Ball"
Hilton Hotel
Park Lane
London England

"TWENTY THREE SKIDOOS" AND "OH!YOU KID" REIGN DURING THIS ROARING TWENTIES GALA BALL WHEN MICHAEL DANSO, STARS OF LONDON'S WEST END AND BRITISH TELEVISION AND SHOW BUSINESS MEET IN A RIP-ROARING CELEBRATION OF JOY WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING MANY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ACROOSS THE SCEPTERED ISLE. ( Names to be added in near future )
Companion Ratling HRH The Princess Royal
Patron: Lady Sheila Butlin
Queen Ratling Marsha Rae Ratcliff.2004
The "Cup of Kindness" ( Registered Charity No 1101033 ) was formed by the Lady Ratlings in May 1931, by Founder Members. The "Cup of Kindness" has given tremendous help and support to many hundreds of worthy causes.
Grand Order of Lady Ratlings "Cup of Kindness"is a symbolic Cup. The GOLR have been dispensing Love - Kindness and Help from this Cup for 75 years .
Here's to Health and Happiness. May those in Need continue to benefit from the G.O.L.R "Cup of Kindness" Charity.
All members are extremely grateful to the Grand Order of Water Rats, for their kindness in allowing us to use some of the following extracts (***)taken from the history of the G.O.W.R. l889-l947, written by P.K. Rat Fred Russell, on how the G.O.L.R. first started:
It all began with a group of Music Hall Stars in 1899 when The Water Rats were born ( go to http://www.blogger.com/www.eabf.org.uk/gowr.htm for history ) Over the past century the Club progressed to become " The Grand Order of Water Rats," its charitable record unsurpassed in the world of Entertainment. Membership currently stands at 180 and has never been more than 200.To belong to such an exclusive Fraternity is therefore a much-prized honour for performers.
Current membership includes some of the biggest star names in Britain and Hollywood. Others are as widely dispersed as Australia, Africa and Spain.
(***)"Of other events and happenings since the re-organisation of the Grand Order of Water Rats, one of the most important was the formation of the Lady Ratlings. In June 1929 Charlie Austin gave a banquet at the Grand Order of Water Rats Club, his guests including wives, daughters and other female relatives of the members. At that banquet the idea of the ladies section of the order was mooted, and taken up with much enthusiasm. Names and subscriptions came pouring in, and from the outset success was assured. The growth of the Grand Order of Lady Ratlings has been remarkable. Together they abide by their motto "ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE."
It all began with a group of Music Hall Stars in 1899 when The Water Rats were born ( go to http://www.blogger.com/www.eabf.org.uk/gowr.htm for history ) Over the past century the Club progressed to become " The Grand Order of Water Rats," its charitable record unsurpassed in the world of Entertainment. Membership currently stands at 180 and has never been more than 200.To belong to such an exclusive Fraternity is therefore a much-prized honour for performers.
Current membership includes some of the biggest star names in Britain and Hollywood. Others are as widely dispersed as Australia, Africa and Spain.
Contacts
Grand Order of Lady Ratlings Web: http://www.blogger.com/www.golr.co.uk Queen Ratling MarshaRae Ratcliff: Email: marsharae@golr.co.uk Grand Order of Water Rats Page : http://www.blogger.com/www.gowr.net
Email: water.rats@virgin.net Telephone information onsites.

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"Michael Danso and Friends"
Jazz at Le Select Bistro
July 2nd - Michael Danso,(Throat/Vocals), Joe Sealy,(piano) Paul Novotny
(bass)
July 3rd - Michael Danso,(Throat/Vocals), Charles Cozens,(piano) George
Kozub (bass)

Le Sélect Bistro is happy to participate once again in TD CANADA TRUST
TORONTO DOWNTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL. Some of this city's best musicians will be
performing in the intimate surroundings of Le Sélect.
For the second consecutive year due to popular demand, Michael is playing
two consecutive nights at Le Sélect, in a tribute to his great popularity
with Toronto’s Jazz Audiences. Hailed as "the complete Entertainer", Michael
is equally at home performing his self-penned Symphonic Jazz Concert Tours
in Orchestral venues which include Roy Thomson Hall,The North York Cultural
Center's George Weston,and The Great Hall at Hamilton Place with his
Symphonic Jazz Productions of Harlem To Hollywood and White Tie and Tails or
swinging his way through Jazz standards in clubs from Toronto to Japan and
points beyond.
Le Sélect is located in the heart of a dynamic art scene, and is regarded as
Toronto's "literary" bistro, frequented by authors, poets, playwrights
publishers and other artists.
Le Sélect Bistro • 328 Queen St. West, Toronto M5V 2A2
Tel 416 596-6405 • email:inquiries@leselect.com

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Sunday May 9th 2004

The Rex Hotel & Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St. W.Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1Z1Tel: 416-598-2475
E mail: info@jazzintoronto.com
Since the late '80s, The Rex has been at the forefront of Toronto's thriving
local jazz scene and feels like a second home to all who love Jazz and
Blues.
The Jazz & Blues Bar continually attracts Canada's finest musicians. During
the annual Downtown Jazz Festival, The Rex is one of the central venues, and
it's not unusual for world-renowned musicians (Like Harry Connick Jr, Ani
Difranco and others) to show up and jam on the stage.
The Rex motto: "More Great Jazz than anywhere else, all the time!
WHO: UNITED MOTHERS OPPOSING VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE
WHAT: "JAZZ OUT VIOLENCE" FUNDRAISER
WHERE: THE REX HOTEL JAZZ BAR, 194 QUEEN STREET WEST
WHY: TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT YOUTH VIOLENCE
WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 9 TH , 2004 (MOTHER'S DAY)
ADMISSION: $10.00 per show: tickets available at the Rex Hotel ,
(416-598-2475), or from:
UMOVE (United Mothers Opposing Violence Everywhere) : Call UMOVE:
416-779-MOVE (6683 )
UMOVE is a non-profit organization of mothers who have lost children to
senseless acts of violence , committed to eliminating violence from Toronto
's streets in the hope that other families will never suffer this horrifying
experience. We work with young people in schools and elsewhere in their
communities, and in co-operation with parents, community leaders, teachers
and the police, hope to give them reasons to respect themselves, their
families, and the preciousness of life.
Th is fundraiser will consist of two shows, from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. and from
3:30 to 6:00 p.m., and will feature popular jazz and soul bands, vocalists,
and a selection of youth performers.
Well-known A rtists , includ ing exciting surprise guests are set to
perform. Here is a partial list:
Archie Alleyne of Kollage &amp;amp;amp;amp; Band 355; Bob Clegg and The Nonet Band; Blues
Underdog; jazz musicians and performers Cora-Lee Conway, Michael Danso, Gene
DiNovi, Laura Hubert, Lorne Lofsky, Joe Sealy, Liberty Silver, Neil
Swainson, Richard Whiteman, and poets SPIN and Dionne Samuels .
CityTv's Jo Jo Chinto will be the MC.
CONTACT PERSON: Koranne Jennings Public Relations, UMOVE: 416-834-7975

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Tuesday May 18th 2004

Hart House 8:30p.m - 9:15p.m
Contact:Dray Peneric
Telephone:416-946-7325
E mail:dray.perenic@utoronto.ca
http://www.blogger.com/www.stevekoven.com
sktrio@interlog.com
Michael Danso appears with The Steve Koven Trio for the first time in this
respected Toronto venue for one night only. The Steve Koven Trio is a
Canadian, Toronto based jazz group. They have been performing both
nationally and internationally since 1993 with pianist Steve Koven, bassist
Rob Clutton and drummer Anthony Michelli. The Trio has performed in such
venues and festivals as the Canadian Embassy Theatre Tokyo Japan, Jersey
Channel Island Jazz Festival U.K. Barbados Jazz Festival, Jamaica Jazz
Festival, Nassau Bahamas Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz
Festival, Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival and the list goes
on. They have shared the stage with such artist as, Nancy Wilson, John
Pizzarelli, T.S. Monk, John Williams, Scott Hamilton, Ben Castle and Martin
Speak.
The Trio released their debut CD 'Live at the Senator' in 1997. In 1999 they
released their second CD 'Sandbox' which in addition to being featured on
national radio has been played on Air Canada flights. In August 2000, the
trio released their third CD 'Not By The Elbows',and their fourth CD,
'Lifetime', was released in September 2002, The trio's repertoire consists
of both standards and original material. The music is animated, adventurous
and swings hard.
"The Steve Koven Trio has an uncanny ability to connect with an audience in
a way the others do not" - Jacques Edmond, Ottawa International Jazz
Festival. This jazz concert show should prove to be one of the best pairings
of Jazz improvization and entertainment to come to Hart House to date.

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Monday, March 22, 2004 08:00 PM

Brantford. Downtown Jazz - Michael Danso/Charles Cozens

Brantford Downtown Jazz will be starting its 7th year this September 2003.
As always, this series will continue to feature some of the finest musical
talents from the world of jazz. These monthly performances take place 8:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m.This Concert features Internationally celebrated Artists
Michael Danso and Charles Cozens. Danso's Symphonic Jazz Series celebrating
the music of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen,( orchestrated and conducted by
Cozens ), Duke Ellington and George and Ira Gershwin have been and are
performed on the World Stage. Danso's "Give Me that Jazz" C.D, Critically
acclaimed here in Canada as well as the U.S and Europe will be available at
a discount only provided at this Concert at limited quantities.. (Doors open
at 7:15 p.m.) Tickets are $22.00 and can be purchased at the Sanderson
Centre for the Performing Arts.
For further information, contact Frank DiFelice at (519) 753-1543 or
email: bdj@rogers.com
Brantford Downtown Jazz Website: http://members.rogers.com/bdj
Tickets: $22.00

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HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 2003 / 2004 Season
"From Harlem to Hollywood" - Friday April 2, 2004

A stunning Concert Production featuring one of the most electric performers
of our time. Hailed as "commanding", "awesome" and "The Complete
Entertainer" Michael Danso will take you on a journey that features the
music of Harold Arlen and Cole Porter. "Blues in the Night", "Come Rain or
Come Shine", "Night and Day" and "Love for Sale" are just some of the great
standards that will fill the stage. Music Orchestrated and Arranged by
Charles Cozens. This program has been critically acclaimed across Canada and
the United States
Guest Artist:
Michael Danso (Singer/Dancer)
Conductor:
Charles Cozens
Contact Us
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Office
105 Main St. E.
Suite 1515
Hamilton, ON
L8N 1G6
Telephone (905) 526-1677
Fax (905) 526-0616
E-mail: office@hamiltonphilharmonic.org
http://www.hamiltonphilharmonic.org/

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THE CANADA POPS ORCHESTRA
Discover the New Spirit in Canadian Orchestral Entertainment!
The Canada Pops Orchestra was created with the mandate to establish a
World-Class Orchestra to act as a forum for Canadian Performing Artists.
Saturday, February 21 2004 - 2 pm/8 pm

FROM HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD
With Guest Artist
Michael Danso from Broadway's Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Anna Lucasta,
The Threepenny Opera, Riverdance, and Host of Just Jazz Television show
among many other credits
.
Guest Conductor Charles T. Cozens
Danso's gifts as a performer defy description, his vocal range is immense ..
the music was awesome. (Portfolio Magazine)
45 St. Clair Avenue West,
Suite #902,
Toronto,Ontario,
M4V 1K9 Canada
Tel: 416-733-0626
Fax: 416-733-7596
info@canadapops.ca
http://www.canadapops.ca/

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Cast Of Hair Reunion Press Release (Watch video)
December 3rd 2003

"LET THE SUNSHINE IN"
ONCE MORE THE MOON WILL BE IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE
JUPITER WILL ALIGN WITH MARS
THEN PEACE WILL GUIDE THE PLANETS AND
LOVE WILL STEER THE STARS
AT BAMBU BY THE LAKE ON DECEMBER 3RD..CHECK IT OUT
HUD ( WAYNE ST. JOHN ) IS CALLING OUT TO ALL UNIVERSAL TRIBE MEMBERS:
" COME TO THE BE IN - LOVE IN "
TORONTO'S ORIGINAL CAST MEMBERS AND NEW TRIBAL INDUCTEES WILL BE THERE
PEACE

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SALOME BEY TRIBUTE COMMITTEE PRESENTS:
SALOME BEY - A SPECIAL TRIBUTE
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26TH

Reception - 5:00 pm, Performance - 7:00 pm
BAMBU BY THE LAKE (245 QUEENS QUAY WEST)
Prominent Toronto Community Leaders, Artists and Musicians have arranged a
Special Tribute to Canadian Jazz and Blues Icon Salome Bey on the occasion
of her 70th birthday.
Still revered, Salome has recently been beset by serious health problems.
She is totally without financial support or security, and is no longer able
to perform. Salome and her family were further traumatized this summer when
her husband, Howard Matthews, suffered a severe stroke which has left him
severely impaired.
A number of renowned artists will be performing. The list includes Archie
Alleyne, Ada Lee, Michael Danso, Arlene Duncan, Washington Savage, Joe
Sealy,Ron Small Divine Earth Essence, Molly Johnson, Sharron McLeod, Jackie
Richardson, and many more!
Tickets are $50 (minimum donation)
Available at the FLOW Studios (211 Yonge Street, 4th Floor) or A Different
Booklist (746 Bathurst Street)
For more info, please contact Bill McMurtry at 416-593-3948.

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September 22 - 27th, 2003

LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL THEATRE Playwrights’ Festival http://www.blogger.com/www.lighthousetheatre.com
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS: the musical
Suzanne Rutherford Book, music, lyrics; Anne Allan Director; Charles T.
Cozens Music Director
October 23rd, 2003 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Showcase of IMAGO Canadian Foundation for the Arts http://www.blogger.com/www.imago-arts.on.ca
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse 106 Trinity St. (Parliament & King) Toronto, Canada
Featuring Michael Danso and cast in excerpts from PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: THE
MUSICAL
Music, book and lyrics by Suzanne Rutherford
SUZANNE RUTHERFORD: Musician, Playwright, Composer and Lyricist. JUNO awards
juror.
Her work on Pilgrim’s Progress: the musical began in 1996.
CHARLES T. COZENS MUSIC DIRECTOR: Orchestrator-composer for Quartetto
Gelato, Canadian Brass, Michael Danso, Hannaford Street Silver Band, and
Swingstep, 2000 Dora nominee for Most Outstanding Musical.
ANNE ALLAN DIRECTOR: Artistic Director Charlottetown Festival; LIVENT
resident director/choreographer Phantom, Show Boat, Ragtime; DORA Producer
Award The Island
PILGRIM CAST: AMBER ANDERSON, ELIZABETH BEELER, ADAM BRAZIER, MICHAEL DANSO,
ROBERT LONGO, DALE MILLER, MARLENE O'NEILL, DENISE OUCHAREK
JACQUELINE SADLER, JON SNYDER, REGAN THIEL, BLAINE TOTTEN, AARON WALPOLE
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS: the musical SYNOPSIS: Playwright/composer/lyricist
Suzanne Rutherford has completely reworked this classic story into a rock
musical with the accessibility of "Joseph," the dramatic power of "Les
Miserables", and the sharply focused humour of "This Hour Has 22 Minutes."
This scathing satire of contemporary society informed by John Bunyan’s
famous allegory creates a unique, daring new work of astonishing range and
power that is totally relevant to the current day struggle to find spiritual
meaning in a leaderless, violent world.
CONTACT Lighthouse Festival Theatre – Artistic Director Robert More
P.O. Box 1208 Port Dover ON N0A 1N0
Box Office: 519-583-2221
Administration: brenda@lighthousetheatre.com 519-583-1031 ext 221
CONTACT SUZANNE RUTHERFORD: indie@muskoka.com

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FRIENDS OF THE DES MOINES ART CENTER PRESENT
THE GALA OPENING OF THE DES MOINES ART CENTER DOWNTOWN
HONORING Mmme.MADDIE LEVITT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2003

WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL 800 WALNUT STREET, DES MOINES
GALLERY VIEWING/COCKTAILS 6:30 -7:30 PM RIBBON CUTTING 7:30PM
MICHAEL DANSO WILL PERFORM ON THE NINTH FLOOR GALLERY
CONTACT
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-2099
(515) 271-0336
lsloterdyk@desmoinesartcenter.org