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Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas W, Just West of Dufferin
Dinner + Event Reservations + Info 416.588.0307
media contact: Jose Ortega/ Tracy Jenkins
Lula Lounge News And Events
Lula Lounge welcomes the world to Dundas and Dufferin
March 2005 will be our fullest, most diverse month of programming at Lula Lounge to date. From Cuban superstar Adalberto Alvarez to South Asian, Country, Fado and Mongolian cello, Lula is proud to welcome over sixty different bands and solo performers from all corners of the globe. And while the world comes to us, Toronto artists give back to the world with fundraisers to support African relief efforts, South Asian AIDS prevention, and anti-war efforts here at home!
Mahgeetah Lounge March 13
Megan Hamilton presents a series of singer songwriter nights in our intimate front lounge. Hamilton has been described as the child Gillian Welch and Nick Drake never had. With her unique, rough and ready voice, Megan sings offbeat songs of lonesome martyrs stretching out in the sun and drunken evenings fending off a fruit fly looking for a home.
Portuguese Series
Over March and April, Lula Lounge presents a series of Portuguese music and culture. On March 16 Nuno Cristo presents Anima Fado with the music of urban Portugal. Come hear the romantic and tragic songs of destiny from the narrow and cobbled streets of Lisbon. On March 30, Cristo returns with Travels in Lusomania, a musical extravaganza dedicated to the instruments and music that the Portuguese encountered during centuries of travel. In April Lula will present Catarina Cardeal and Mike Siracusa in Fado Blues "15" - an innovative fusion of Portuguese Fado Blues and Cuban Jazz that expands the parameter’s of fado and jazz. Portuguese speakers should also watch for Brazilian Storytelling Sunday April 10.
Music for Peace
As part of the world wide Week Without War, Toronto's own Artists Against War presents two nights of resistance through song and poetry and visual art. Featuring Evalyn Parry, Danny Bakan, Megan Hamilton, Owesta, The Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Chris Brown, Kate Fenner, Skydiggers, The Cash Brothers, Jian Ghomeshi, Dwayne Morgan, Robert Priest, Yasmina Ramzy, and George Sawa.
Asian Arts Festival
As part of ASIA - Collection of Artists, Hana Watanabe presents a rare performance by Mongolian cellist Chi Borag with traditional Japanese dancer and teacher Hanayagi Hirokoma and comtemporary Toronto based, Japanese dance troupe Green Tea.
The African Relief
Come and help the emerging artists of 1i5 studios raise funds to support the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. The night will include music by Oracy, Hifi-Samurai, The Last True Gentlemen and DJ Shawn K as well as a visual art show by the members of the 1i5 studio.
MARCH EVENTS
FRIDAY MARCH 11
SALSA FRIDAY W/ EVARISTO MACHADO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
Evaristo returns to Lula with his luscious orchestra to perform original and classic compositions that combine salsa and traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms. Dance Class @ 9pm.
SATURDAY MARCH 12
SALSA SATURDAY W/ PROYECTO CHARANGUERO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Have a unique CHARANGA STYLE inspired by the BIG SOUND from NYC - specially artists from FANIA RECORDS such as Johnny Pacheco, Ruben Blades, Tito Puente, Ray Baretto and many others! Salsa class with Miko.
SUNDAY MARCH 13
MAHGEETAH LOUNGE WITH HAMILTON AND GUESTS
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission PWYC
A singer songwriter series in Lula's intimate front lounge
MONDAY MARCH 14
MUSICA ETERNA - CANCELLED
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission
TUESDAY MARCH 15
FRUITION: AN EVENING OF ART AND MUSIC FOR PEACE
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 to $15 sliding scale
Part of World Against War Week: A Festival of Creative Action featuring Danny Bakan, Megan Hamilton and The Toronto Tabla Ensemble. Art show at 6 PM. With readings by Camilla Gibb, Goran Simic, Sonnet L’Abbé, Nino Ricci, Erika de Vasconcelos, Shawn Whitney, Chrysanthi Michaelides.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 16
NUNO CRISTO PRESENTS ANIMA FADO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10
Anima Fado brings you the music of urban Portugal, the songs of destiny from the narrow and cobbled streets of Lisbon.
THURSDAY MARCH 17
ARTISTS AGAINST WAR PRESENTS MUSIC OF RESISTANCE
Doors @ 8:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission TBA
Featuring Chris Brown, Kate Fenner, Skydiggers, The Cash Brothers, Jian Ghomeshi, Evalyn Parry, Dwayne Morgan, Robert Priest, Yasmina Ramzy, George Sawa and more!
FRIDAY MARCH 18
SALSA FRIDAY W/ CAFE CUBANO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 3 course dinner, dance class and show
We’re proud to welcome back a brand new band in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!". Dance lesson at 9pm.
SATURDAY MARCH 19
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class with Ana Machado.
SUNDAY MARCH 20
HANA WATANABE PRESENTS: ASIA - COLLECTION OF ARTISTS
Doors @ 5:30pm, Dance Class @ 6:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10 for show or workshop/ $15 for both, Light menu available
Workshop in traditional Japanese dance at 6 pm followed by a performance featuring: Chi Borag (Mogolian Cello) Hanayagi Hirokoma (Traditional Japanese dance), Green Tea (Contemporary Japanese Dance), and more.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23
VOIX DU COEUR
Doors @ 6:00pm, Show @ 7:30pm, Admission $35 includes dinner
Souper-concert de l’ensemble vocal Les Voix du Coeur. Une soirée toute en chansons dans une atmosphere sypathique et détendue.
Dinner show with 45 singer ensemble. An evening of songs with a warm French ambiance.
THURSDAY MARCH 24
SA RE GA HA 3: Alliance for South Asian Aids Prevention's 3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser
Doors @ 7:00pm, Admission $35 advance, $40 at the door
A night of dinner, performers and dance to celebrate and support ASAAP's work. Featuring Rina Singha, Rasik Arts, Samba Squad, Chad Walasek and DJ Anita.
FRIDAY MARCH 25
SALSA FRIDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND!
CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class at 9pm.
SATURDAY MARCH 26
SALSA SATURDAY w/ RUBEN VAZQUEZ
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $45 Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Combining authentic Cuban traditions with Latin Jazz this unique ensemble brings a fiery energy to modern Latin interpretations of Ruben’s originals and classic Latin standards. Salsa class with Ana Machado
SUNDAY MARCH 27
PRIVATE EVENT
Doors @ 7:30pm, Admission
You too can rent out Lula Lounge for your private events email parties@lula.ca for more info.
TUESDAY MARCH 29
THE AFRICAN RELIEF
Doors @ 8:00pm, Admission TBA
The Lula Lounge and 1i5 studios present The African Relief Art Show /
Concert, supported by the
Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Featuring The Oracy, Hifi-Samurai, The Last True Gentlemen and DJ
Shawn K; live painting by the artists of 1i5 and friends; break dancing,
and an Illustration / fine art gallery show.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 30
NUNO CRISTO PRESENTS TRAVELS IN LUSOMANIA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $10
A musical extravaganza dedicated to the instruments and music the Portuguese encountered during centuries of traveling. Bagpipes and samba drums, masks and capoeira, mbira and ukuleles.
APRIL EVENTS
FRIDAY APRIL 1
BRAZILIAN NIGHTS, A TROPICAL ESCAPE!
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $15, $12 before 10 pm, $45 dinner and show package
A night in Rio for only $15, $12 before 10 pm. $45 with a 3-course tropical fusion menu. Lose yourself in the rhythms of Brazil with Carnaval Braza lead by Maninho Costa. Welcome spring and energize yourself at Lula Lounge. The cheapest vacation going.
SATURDAY APRIL 2
SALSA W/ MARRON MATIZADO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Nick “the brownman” Ali brings his all-star salsa unit to Lula! Salsa dance class with Ana Machado.
SUNDAY APRIL 3
PRIVATE EVENT
Doors @ 7:30pm, Admission
You too can rent out Lula Lounge for your private events email parties@lula.ca for more info.
MONDAY APRIL 4
ON TRIAL Canadian Writers and Performers Read from Kafka's "The Trial."
Doors @ 7:30pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $25, Bar Menu Available
Ann-Marie MacDonald, Nino Ricci, Linda McQuaig, Gordon Pinsent, Charmion King, Linda Griffiths, Bernard Behrens, Heather Mallick, Stuart McLean and other Canadian writers and performers read in a multimedia benefit for the Esperanza Fund, which aids the families of Canada's secret trial
detainees.
TUESDAY APRIL 5
ACOUSTIC BLUES AND BEYOND
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $12
Featuring Michael Pickett, Harrison Kennedy and Peter Price.
THURSDAY APRIL 7
SMALLWORLD MUSIC PRESENTS: KORONGO JAM
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15, $55 dinner and show package
Six piece KORONGO JAM presents a pulsing, harmonious mix of funk and African rhythms. Traditional instruments and the voice of lead singer Erik Aliana capture the sounds of the forest of his native Central Cameroon.
FRIDAY APRIL 8
SALSA FRIDAY W/ CAFE CUBANO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 3 course dinner, dance class and show
We’re proud to welcome back a brand new band in Toronto with five performers formerly with Valentin y los del Caribe. They have joined up with other great Toronto musicians to form "Cafe Cubano!". Dance lesson at 9pm.
SATURDAY APRIL 9
SALSA SATURDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND! CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class with Ana Machado.
SUNDAY APRIL 10
CARAVANA DE SONHOS (CARAVAN OF DREAMS)
Doors @ 4:30pm, Show @ 5:00pm, Admission PWYC (Suggested donation $5 for adults)
Contos da tradição popular brasileira e de outras culturas do mundo, para adultos e crianças, narrados na voz brasileira de Regina Machado. (Traditional stories from Brazil and around the world) In Portuguese. Families welcome!
SUNDAY APRIL 10
STORYTELLING CABARET
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $20/ $10 students and seniors
The The Toronto Festival of Storytelling presents their end-of-festival night of extreme storytelling, spoken word, and music.
Featuring Anita Best, Jan Blake, Michel Faubert, Ronnie Lowery, Michael Wex, Lisa Pijuan and d’bi.young
WEDNESDAY APRIL 13
RED A NIGHT OF LIVE PERFORMANCE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10, Bar menu available
Curated by Lisa Pijuan welcomes you to it's THIRD SEASON. RED showcases some of Toronto's most eccentric and talented performers wrapped within an evening of music, dance, theatre, spoken word, film and puppetry.
THURSDAY APRIL 14
FADO BLUES 15: CATARINA CARDEAL AND MIKE SIRACUSA
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $15, $50 dinner and show package
An innovative fusion of Portuguese Fado Blues and Cuban Jazz that expands the parameter’s of fado and jazz.
FRIDAY APRIL 15
SALSA FRIDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND!
CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class at 9pm.
SATURDAY APRIL 16
SALSA SATURDAY w/ RICKY FRANCO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $45 Dinner, Dance Class and Show
This multi-instrumentalist comes with a powerful band that blends a mixture of vibes ranging from sultry R&B slow jams to powerful Salsa Descargas featuring some of Toronto's best musicians. Salsa class with Ana Machado.
SUNDAY APRIL 17
PRIVATE EVENT
Doors @ 7:30pm, Admission
You too can rent out Lula Lounge for your private events email parties@lula.ca for more info.
THURSDAY APRIL 21
HOT HOT CUBA BENEFIT
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $25, Bar Menu, cash bar
Come out and party with Caché, Toronto's hottest salsa band, and help get books to Cuban kids. Silent auction and portraits by a star-studded cast of Canadian illustrators. Presented by IBBY.
FRIDAY APRIL 22
SALSA FRIDAY w/ RUBEN VAZQUEZ
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $40 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Combining authentic Cuban traditions with Latin Jazz this unique ensemble brings a fiery energy to modern Latin interpretations of Ruben’s originals and classic Latin standards. Salsa dancing class with Dance To Live!
SATURDAY APRIL 23
SALSA FRIDAY w/ PROYECTO CHARANGUERO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Dinner, Dance Class and Show
Have a unique CHARANGA STYLE inspired by the BIG SOUND from NYC - specially artists from FANIA RECORDS such as Johnny Pacheco, Ruben Blades, Tito Puente, Ray Baretto and many others! Salsa class with Miko.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 27
MARYEM TOLLAR
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:30pm, Admission $10, light menu available
Egyptian Canadian singer, songwriter and composer Maryem Tollar was a founding member of Maza Meze and Doula. Yvette Tollar Quintet will open with soulful, contemporary jazz.
THURSDAY APRIL 28
SMALL WORLD MUSIC PRESENTS ALESSANDRA BELLONI
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 9:00pm, Admission $15 advance $20 at the door
Singer, percussionist and dancer - Belloni is one of the most important contemporary performers of traditional southern Italian music and dance. Nominated one of the three best drummers of world percussion by DRUM Magazine.
FRIDAY APRIL 29
SALSA FRIDAY W/ CACHE
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
TORONTO’S FIERCEST SALSA BAND!
CACHÉ plays hardcore Salsa music inspired by the art of vintage salsa sound of the 1970's. Salsa dance class at 9pm.
SATURDAY APRIL 30
SALSA SATURDAY W/ EVARISTO MACHADO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10 Includes dance class, $45 Three Course Dinner, Dance Class and Band
Evaristo returns to Lula with his luscious orchestra to perform original and classic compositions that combine salsa and traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms. Dance Class with Ana Machado.
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas W, Just West of Dufferin
Dinner + Event Reservations + Info 416.588.0307
media contact: Jose Ortega/ Tracy Jenkins
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