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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
Portuguese Music Series
The series launched last weekend with Nuno Cristo’s presentation of Anima Fado featuring the stunning vocals of Sónia Tavares. The series continues next Wednesday, March 30 with another Nuno Cristo presentation, TRAVELS IN LUSOMANIA, a musical extravaganza dedicated to the music of the Portuguese diaspora. In April Lula will present Catarina Cardeal and Mike Siracusa in Fado Blues "15" - an innovative fusion of Portuguese Fado and Blues. Portuguese speakers should also watch for Brazilian Storytelling Sunday April 10.
Travel to Brazil next Friday
Kick off spring on Friday April 1 at Lula Lounge with our Brazilian Dance Party featuring the 16-piece samba group Batucada Carioca lead by internationally renouned percussionist, Maninho Costa. Let Lula Lounge transport you to Rio for the evening, $45 includes a three-course tropical fusion menu, beginner samba dance lesson and first class live Brazilian music. Take a one night tropical vacation at Dufferin and Dundas. Visit lula.ca to reserve your seat.
Korongo Jam
Small World Music returns to Lula Lounge April 7 with Korongo Jam’s mix of global funk and African folk. Lead by singer Erik Aliana, this group captures the sounds of the forest of Aliana’s native Central Cameroon. Korongo Jam has received rave reviews at festivals across Europe and is visiting Lula as part of a North American tour.
Jazz at Lula
Internationally renowned jazz pianist Norm Amadio returns to Lula April 20 with vocalist Tommy Ambrose to headline this concert in support of the Orthopaedic Foundation of Canada. Amadio was last at Lula as part of the Chet Baker Tribute last November. We are very proud to welcome him back to the Lula stage for what promises to be a great evening of jazz.
Gary Topp Presents Accoustic Blues and Beyond
Michael Pickett, Harrison Kennedy and Peter Price join together at Lula on April 5 for a night of driving blues rhythms and soulful vocals and harmonica. Gary Topp's last presentation at Lula was so popular that we had lineups down the block, so arrive early or call Lula at 416 588 0307 to reserve a table for dinner.
Alvarez receives overwhelming response
As expected, the three night Adalberto Alvarez engagement kicking off March was a huge success. We’d like to thank JAZZ.FM91’s Amanda Martinez (host of Café con Leché) for being such a gracious master of cereomonies for the three evenings.If you were too late to get tickets last time don’t despair. We’re already working on fall dates. Send us an email if you’d like to be put on a list for special advance tickets for the next engagement. Thank you also to presenters Billy Bryans, Alan Davis of Small World Music as well as sponsors Cubana Airlines for making the evening possible.
FRIDAY APRIL 1
BRAZILIAN DANCE PARTY!
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 $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
CUBADISCO SALSATOUR LAUNCH PARTY W/ CAFE CUBANO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Dance Class @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm, Admission $10, $45 3 course dinner, dance class and show
Lula Lounge presents the very best in Cuban music to the Canadian audience including performers Issac Delgado, Haila, Adalberto Alvarez, HavanaSax, Mayra Caridad Valdez and Beatriz Marquez. Cubadisco SalsaTour2005 takes you straight to the source -- downtown Havana Cuba -- for a 9-day voyage to experience the greatest salsa bands in the world.
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 jazz that expands the parameters of fado and blues with a contemporary twist.
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.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20
NORMAN AMADIO
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission $15 advance
Internationally renowned jazz pianist Norm Amadio and vocalist Tommy Ambrose headline this evening of jazz in support of the Orthopaedic Foundation of Canada.
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.
SUNDAY APRIL 24
PARAISO TROPICAL
Doors @ 7:00pm, Show @ 8:00pm, Admission TBA
The Glamour of Latin Cabaret at Lula.
Latin Dance Theatre proudly brings you Paraiso Tropical, featuring new choreography by Learie McNicolls, James Williams and Sarita Leyva. They bring you a contemporary fusion of song and dance; with astounding costumes and of course the most beautiful showgirls in Toronto!
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
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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