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The BIG awards are our chance to learn about the incredible projects taking place in our neighbourhood and recognize those people who make our area a special place to live, work and play.” ~ Ana Bailao, City Councilor of Ward 18
The BIG ON BLOOR FESTIVAL is almost here! The multi-disciplinary and diverse community event has something for everyone to enjoy. Among the many activities, dance, performance art and entertainment, there will be an AWARDS CEREMONY to take place on the main “NESTLÉ” STAGE @ Bloordale Collegiate, 1141 Bloor Street West, alongside musical and dance performances from some of the city’s finest. The festival will take over Bloor Street from Dufferin to Lansdowne on Saturday, July 21 @ 1-9 pm and Sunday, July 22 @ 12-6 pm.
For more information and updates please visit http://bigonbloor.com/festival/ and for complete musical lineup, times and info please visit http://bigonbloor.com/festival/participants/performers/
BIG Awards are part of the BIG on Bloor Festival opening ceremonies on July 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm. With input and nominations from the community, a list of recipients is announced and awards are presented to the outstanding local citizens by elected officials, Councilor Ana Bailao (of Ward 18), Jonah Schein (Member of Provincial Parliament), and Andrew Cash (Canadian Member of Parliament).
Fast becoming known as one of Canada’s most original and innovative festivals, BIG on Bloor is a fun, free, all-ages, all-encompassing festival and although music is only one aspect of the wide range of artistic and engaging family activities and exhibitions, there is always an impressive musical lineup to enhance the festivities.
This year’s event includes a musically and culturally diverse pool of musical talent and genres. Showcasing on the main stage are JUNO award-winning singer-songwriter and MP for Toronto’s Davenport riding, Andrew Cash, Toronto-based vocalists Darbazi presenting Georgian sacred chants and exuberant drinking songs, garage-rock by The Stormalongs, klezmer polkas and ragtime from The Horables, psyche/country/blues with The Pairs, Japanese drumming group Arashido Taiko and many more! There are also topnotch performers on the Margueretta Stage at Duffy’s Tavern (Margueretta & Bloor streets) including drumming sensations DRUMHAND and ska band the Harmanauts.
Boasting the multi-disciplinary approach, the festival will have exceptional artists and vendors on hand to entertain, showcase and sell their wares throughout the weekend during a host of featured events such as “Savour Bloor” – special-in store events, a food court and multicultural culinary treats – and the BAAF(Bloor Alternative Art Fair) – contemporary art, performance and interactive art, as well as collaborative efforts from art institutions, collectives, galleries and art educators. Side by side, established and emerging talented contributors bring a vibrant mix of art practices to Toronto’s Bloordale Bloor Street.
BLOORDALE COMMUNITY AWARDS NOMINEES:
PRESENTED BY Andrew Cash, MP
The Stop Community Food Centre Sharon Norman
Clay and Paper Theatre
Mercer Union
South Asian Women`s Centre (SAWC) Subuhi Jaffrey, Dina Sousa, Sathya Thillainathan
Founding Members of the Railpath Community Run Shazia McCormick, Mike Lewis, Tracy Lewis
West Toronto Services for Seniors John Scheffer, Ann Gibson
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre Gabrielle Langlois
Dragon Alley Community Gardeners
Junction Triangle Resident Kevin Putnam
PRESENTED BY Jonah Schein, MPP
Gnana Alagiah Tamil Co-op
Zahra Parvinian Foodshare
Toronto Environmental Alliance
Suzanne Gallant and Andreas Krebs Wildrun Productions
Volunteers at Dufferin Grove
Carolin Taron West End Flower Fairies
Scott Dobson, Joanne Alfonsi and Shauna Heath Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club
PRESENTED BY Ana Bailao, Councilor Ward 18
Donna Cowan (DIG IN) – for dedication to community safety and neighbourhood improvement in the area between Bloor and Dupont Streets
Michael Heaton (Toronto BMX) – for leadership, youth engagement and promotion of BMX at Wallace Emerson Community Centre and across Toronto
Oliver Ruivo (Little Portugal BIA) – for excellent representation of a diverse group of business and property owners as Chair of the Little Portugal BIA
Jeannie Stiglic (Community Gardens) – for greening of urban public space through stewardship of a community garden at Bloor and Lansdowne
Misha Glouberman (Queen-Beaconsfield Residents' Association) – for representing the interests of local residents as we see a proliferation of liquor licenced establishments along West Queen West
Carmen Martino (Perth-Dupont Library) – for outstanding work toward the expansion of Perth-Dupont Library as an improved community service hub
Parent Council (Perth School Council) – for striving to animate our community and provide more recreation opportunities for children by fundraising to build and new soccer pitch and running track
Joe Eustᱵio (ACAPO) – for promotion of Portuguese culture through Portugal Day celebrations, community outreach and partnership work
Franco Boni (Theatre Centre) – for creativity, persistence and entrepreneurial vigour which ensure that the Theatre Centre will move into a fantastic new space in West Queen West
Edward Lau (Proposed College-Dufferin BIA) – for promotion of proposed College-Dufferin BIA which will enable businesses between Rusholme Park Crescent and Lansdowne Avenue have stronger, more organized representation
WHO: The Bloordale community showcasing everything that’s great about Toronto
WHAT: BIG on Bloor Festival 2012 (an initiative of the Bloordale BIA)
WHERE: On Bloor St. and in various venues from Dufferin – Lansdowne
WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 1-9 pm, Sunday, July 22, 12-6 pm
TICKETS: Free! All-ages welcome
WEBSITES: http://bigonbloor.com/festival/ / http://bigonbloor.com/festival/participants/performers/
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