Fête de la musique in Toronto

Programme:

- Jaffa Road with Aviva Chernick from 12 :30 am to 1 :15 pm, funky Jewish world music (Ann Tindal Stage)

-Children’s choirs: “Le choeur d’enfants des patriotes” and Le grand choeur du festival choral “Chantons en choeur” from 1 :15 pm to 2 :00 pm (Lakeside Terrace Tent)

-Joanna Moon from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm, flamenco with a twist (Sirius Stage)

-Dave Neill Trio from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm, the next wave in jazz (Ann Tindal Stage)

-Marie-José Houle from 3:30 pm to 4 :10 pm, cabaret songstress & accordionist (Lakeside Terrace Tent)

-Tamsir Seck from 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm, mezmerizing West African griot (Ann Tindal Stage)

-Paul Reddick & Philippe Flahaut from 5 :00 pm to 6 :00 pm, not your daddy’s blues (Sirius Stage)

Artistic Director: Dominique Denis

Des Vosges au Luxembourg

A walk through the parks, gardens and squares of Paris
Photos by Clarissa Inglis

There are over 400 parks and gardens in Paris, which are closely woven into the history of their neighbourhoods. Clarissa Inglis takes us through several of these treasured public spaces, highlighting their ecological, cultural, historic and aesthetic value.

Parisians and tourists mingle in these peaceful gardens, where each is free to inhabit the space to suit his or her needs : a mid-afternoon nap, a quiet read in the shade of a chestnut tree, a gathering with friends, a family picnic...

This exhibit is not a collection of postcard-type images of Paris. Rather, it casts a sociologist’s eye upon the manner in which Parisians occupy spaces that are both « natural » and deeply rooted in the urban fabric.

The exhibit is based on four broad themes: reading, lazing about, conversation and inhabited nature. Through Clarissa Inglis’ lens, we better understand how these parks, gardens and squares are condusive to solitude as well as social interaction.

The perfect setting for daily exchanges and friendly interaction, the parks of Paris have long been an integral part of the cultural practices of the capital’s inhabitants.

Conference on perfrume

Les Parfums du Parfum

based on Patrick Süskind’s famous novel, "Perfume, the story of a murderer"

Presented by
Mr. Christophe Laudamiel, creator of perfumes

Mr. Laudamiel works as a perfumer for International Flavors and Fragrances in New York.

With his strong scientific educational background – he graduated with honours at the École Européenne des Hautes Études des Industries Chimiques de Strasbourg in 1991 – Mr. Laudamiel began teaching chemistry at MIT are received his perfume creation diploma from Procter & Gamble in 1997. Rising through the ranks, he became senior perfumer at Proctor & Gamble, then at the IFF.

Christophe Laudamiel explores the relationship between the worlds of perfume, art and design. He also organizes simple activities to make school children aware of what they can explore through their sense of smell. Children are called upon to connect a series of photographs with corresponding scents. To optimize the mastery of spelling, they relate certain words to certain scents, a process which has proven effective to facilitate memorization.

Christophe Laudamiel’s many creations are known throughout the world, and include Happy Heart and Happy in Bloom (Clinique); HN for Men and HN for Women (Harvey Nichols); Le baiser de l’Artiste (Orlan), Absinth et Mimosa (Slatkin & Co.); Les Parfums du Parfum (Thierry Mugler for Patrick Süskind); Polo Blue For Men and Bougie Pink Pony (Ralph Lauren).

With Thierry Mugler, Mr. Laudamiel created a box including 15 scents featured in key scenes from Perfume, Tom Tykwer’s film based on Patrick Süskind’s best-selling novel. A first in the world of perfumes, this project reflects their shared desire to create an anthology of perfumes and to use various concepts, technologies, molecules and raw materials to give people a « sense » of the world of perfumes in the 21st century…

For the World Environment Day, we all have a date with the planet !

“Home”

a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

In 200.000 years on earth, humanity has upset the balance of the planet, established by nearly four billion years of evolution. The price to pay is high, but it’s too late to be a pessimist : humanity has barely ten years to reverse the trend, become aware of the full extent of its spoliation of the Earth’s riches and change its patterns of consumption.

By bringing us unique footage from over fifty countries, all seen from the air, by sharing with us his wonder and his concern, with this film Yann Arthus-Bertrand lays a foundation stone for the edifice that, together, we must rebuild.

EcoAmbassadeurs du Monde, maneged by Yves Francis Danteu, will take part in this evening.

As part of Universciné,

Jacquot de Nantes

Agnès Varda (1991 –1h58)
Starring : Philippe Maron, Edouard Joubeaud, Laurent Monnier, Brigitte De Villepoix, Daniel Dublet

Once upon a time, there was a young boy who grew up in a garage where everone loved to sing. This was in 1939, he was 8, and he loved puppets and operetta. Then, he wanted to make movies, but his father wanted him to become a mechanic… That childhood – and those memories – belong to Jacques Demy. The story of this particular childhood is a happy one in spite of the painful events of the war and the post-war years.

« When a filmmaker meets a filmmaker... what you get is a kaleidoscope of memories rooted in a shared vocation ».

An afternoon of « Cinépizza »

for film buffs of all ages

Bring the whole family to munch on pizza and watch cartoons in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. You’re never too old to be a kid !

Choral group Les voix du coeur present

« Coup de coeur »

À l’occasion du quinzième anniversaire de la création de l’Ensemble, les 30 choristes et leurs musiciens proposent un programme éclectique et chargé d’émotions grâce à la contribution exceptionnelle de personnalités francophones de Toronto.

Chacune de ces personnalités a proposé une chanson qui lui tient particulièrement à coeur et le répertoire a été monté à partir de cette sélection.

To mark their 15th anniversary, the 30 singers forming Les voix du coeur and their musicians bring you an eclectic and moving program, featuring many special guests from Toronto’s French-speaking community.

Each guest came up with a song that had special resonance for him or her, and the evening’s program was based on these « coups de coeur ».

Information :
Claire Benezra, president, Les voix du coeur :
905-883-7951, jnc@rogers.com
www.lesvoixducoeur.com

Lobster party & cruise

Les Soupers francoFun and la Franco-fête invite you to their annual lobster party on the Jubilee Queen, for a four-hour gastronomical – and musical – cruise that is guaranteed to be one of the Summer’s highlights...

You can make your payment by cheque or online to the order of Jacques Charette, 158-28 Stadium Rd. Toronto, M5V 3P4 or at www.franco-fete.ca

Information: jacques.charette@sympatico.ca - 416-476-8788

CHOQ-FM 105,1 presents MALAJUBE in concert

As part of its regular « Choq soirées », French radio station CHOQ-FM 105,1 and the www.GrandToronto.ca portal present Quebec alt-rock sensations Malajube, with opening act Le Nombre & Hollerado. A muchanticipated evening that is sure to take you higher...

Organized by the Coopérative radiophonique de Toronto with Pop Montréal and financial assistance from the Bureau du Québec à Toronto.

Info: www.GrandToronto.ca
Malajube’s official Website: www.malajube.com.

Small World Music presents

Joanna Moon

CD release of "Vagabunda"

An evening of cross-cultural celebration featuring a seductive marriage between warm, sensual Andalusian & Caribbean rhythms.

« A rich & powerful voice, a gypsy soul and a tribe of world-class musicians »

“Où est l’amour” CD Launch

Batuki Music Society presents Njacko Backo and Kalimba Kalimba’s CD Release Party for “Où est l’Amour” (“Where is the Love”). This 11 track album will be launched Friday June 19, 2009 at the Gladstone Hotel Ballroom in Toronto, Canada, and marks Njacko’s tenth independent release.

”Respect and work will heal the future”. Njacko Backo

Information: 416 836 8951, email: nbacko1121@rogers.com

Pot Pourri Show, presented by CIUT-89.5 FM

« Le français, ça vous chante? »

A wide open show! This week will feature segments on « New issues for the Middle East: who’s involved, what’s at stake », the International day of Freedom of the Press, Hot Docs documentary film festival, the Théâtre français de Toronto’s 42nd season, etc.

Email: pot.pourri@sympatico.ca, Website: www.ciut.fm
Informations: Eric Cader at 416-314-0255 or
eric.cader@ontario.ca