T Dot Event Listing: Pam Grier Will Be In Toronto

As part of black history month celebrations and TD's 'Then and Now' series an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada's prominent communities.  The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists. 

On February 2nd, 2012 - 7pm  at the Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas they are featuring 'An Evening With Pam Grier' who is an African American actress who became famous in the early 1970s, after starring in a string of successful blaxploitation films such as 1974's Foxy Brown. Her career was revitalized in 1997 after her appearance in Quentin Tarantino's film Jackie Brown. She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.

My all-time favorite Pam Grier movie (and a part of my top 5 favorite movies of all-time) is 'Coffy'....Love that movie! Ms.Grier you ROCK!

For more information on this event... http://cfccreates.com/about_us/events/black_history_month.php

T Dot Event Listings: Harbourfront Centre - Kuumba 2012

This year's festival at the Harbourfront Centre highlights an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada's prominent communities. The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists.

Event Days:

Friday February 3rd, 2012
Saturday February 4th, 2012
Sunday February 5th, 2012
 

COMEDY: Canada vs U.S.A Comedy Clash
February 4, 9:30pm
Comics from both countries square off in a serious battle of humour!
Jay Martin, Sheldon Johnson, Trixx and Zack Johnson.

 

MUSIC: VP Records/ 17 North Parade Celebrate 50 Years of Jamaican Music
February 4, 8pm
Legendary music producer Clive Chin presents an exclusive DJ workshop on the history of Jamaican music as seen through his eyes to celebrate Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence. Hosted by Garvia Bailey.



FASHION: Fashion Blackout
February 4, 2pm 
Strut your stuff in TV personality and supermodel Stacey McKenzie's 'Walk This Way' workshop!
A film discussion and symposium hosted by CBC's Anne-Marie Mediwake, that shine a spotlight on black and diverse designers, models, and influencers in the fashion industry.

 ....and much MORE.....

All Kuumba events are located at Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto).

For more information the public can call 416-973-4000 or visit http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/

 http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/kuumba/events.cfm?festival_id=99