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Third Annual Toronto Parkdale (Raising Youth Awareness) Festival 2007 Saturday August 25th., 2007 from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Masaryk-Cowan Park, Queen and Cowan. The goal of the day-long music and art festival is to generate interest in youth service organizations by providing a community-based event, "We really want to make this a fun interactive day for everyone, with the main focus on bringing awareness to what's available in the area for youth, along with providing a full day of great entertainment," said Bryen Dunn, festival innovator.
All Photographs in this Parkdale Youth Festival 2007 album COPYRIGHTED (not to be used without written permission on any other web site or for publication) taken by Michael Paré, Toronto ON (The Web Fairy, site designer)
2007 Parkdale Festival (poster)
2007 Parkdale (Raising Youth Awareness) Festival poster was designed Boho Duo.
Band lineup
Youth Programming 1200-1300
1:00PM - The Ugly Bug Band
1:30PM - Box Full of Cash
2:00PM - Fred Spek/Camp Combo
2:30PM - Janet Whiteway
3:00PM - Laura Repo
3:30PM - Chris Bottomley
4:00PM - Spacecraft 7
4:30PM - The WG's
5:00PM - The Apollo Effect
5:30PM - The Old Soul
Schedule Subject To Change
2007 Outdoor Youth Stage
Cowan Ave @ Queen St W.
Continuous Youth Themed Programming 1200-1800
Culture Link - Youth Theatre Program
Youth draw on their own newcomer experiences performing skits using a range of techniques such as form theatre, Japanese theatre and popular theatre.
Concerned Kids - Puppet Show
Violence, Gangs, and Prejudice - puppetry with a positive perspective
Independent - Projek Raw Dance Team
Dance duo providing comedic relief intertwined with various other performing arts techniques
P.E.A.C.E - Mind, Body and Soul
Trio performs positive hip hop music
Soulpepper Theatre - Youth Program
Theatrical performance with a mix of African Drumming and Bhangra dance
4Unity Productions – Low Pros, Showcase Stage, DJ’s
Rap trio, rotating DJ's, open mic competition
Other Scheduled Activities
Smart Sckool Kid Zone A high profile eclectic avant-garde hybrid art, technology and enterprise sckool Featuring: Face Painting, Sidewalk Chalk, Interactive Art Zone, Balloons Presented In Conjunction With Mazaryk-Cowan Community Centre
University of Toronto's CIUT-FM will be doing a Live-To-Air broadcast for the full duration of the Festival. Tune into 89.5 FM or 128.100.197.46:8002 on the internet if you are unable to attend, and hear all the performances and interviews with band members.
Participating Youth Organizations
Smart Sckool - high profile eclectic avant-garde hybrid art, technology and enterprise sckool
Parkdale Community Information Centre - 1303 Queen Street West (in the library,) 393-7689
Parkdale Library - includes local history collection
Springhurst TDSB-LINC School - teach ESL from Literacy to Level 4 - computer lab - child care services
CultureLink Settlement Services-Newcomer Youth Centre - a space to get connected with services, resources and friends - youth workers available for newcomer youth between the ages of 14-24
Gay and Lesbian Youth Line - Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer and questioning young people.
Neighbourhood Centre - HEYY - youth line run by youth for youth offering support and referrals
Arrabon House - residence for young women providing life skills services to empower them with dignity, strength, and compassion - 416 537 7037
Concerned Kids - non-profit organization that uses interactive puppetry to educate kids and youth about social issues like Substance Abuse and Violence and Gangs
Kids Mental Health - specialize in working with children and youth and offer professional mental health services at no charge.
New Outlook - part of Central Toronto Youth Services
Youth Employment Toronto - assisting youth with employment opportunities
Toronto Public Health - health services and counselling for youth
Phoenix Print Shop - an environmentally responsible graphics training facility and commercial print shop
Soulpepper Theatre - Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Parkdale Community Legal Services - legal advice for low income individuals
4Unity Productions - youth media association
P.E.A.C.E - Public Education and Crime Eradication
Vendors
Babbleweb - buttons and poster design
Global Aware - alternative media with a commitment to raising awareness of social and environmental justice issues
Debi Brennen - jewelery and soap
Maggie Kao - jewelery
Katelyn b - handmade bags and purses from recyclable materials
Lauren Ashley - photographic images on cards
Spiral Nocturne - oil figurative paintings
Come out and support the leaders of tomorrow and enjoy a great day of entertainment for everyone. Noon-6 pm. FREE Masaryk-Cowan Park, Cowan S of Queen. www.parkdalefestival.com
Band lineup
Youth Programming 1200-1300
1:00PM - The Ugly Bug Band
1:30PM - Box Full of Cash
2:00PM - Fred Spek/Camp Combo
2:30PM - Janet Whiteway
3:00PM - Laura Repo
3:30PM - Chris Bottomley
4:00PM - Spacecraft 7
4:30PM - The WG's
5:00PM - The Apollo Effect
5:30PM - The Old Soul
Schedule Subject To Change
2007 Outdoor Youth Stage
Cowan Ave @ Queen St W.
Continuous Youth Themed Programming 1200-1800
Culture Link - Youth Theatre Program
Youth draw on their own newcomer experiences performing skits using a range of techniques such as form theatre, Japanese theatre and popular theatre.
Concerned Kids - Puppet Show
Violence, Gangs, and Prejudice - puppetry with a positive perspective
Independent - Projek Raw Dance Team
Dance duo providing comedic relief intertwined with various other performing arts techniques
P.E.A.C.E - Mind, Body and Soul
Trio performs positive hip hop music
Soulpepper Theatre - Youth Program
Theatrical performance with a mix of African Drumming and Bhangra dance
4Unity Productions – Low Pros, Showcase Stage, DJ’s
Rap trio, rotating DJ's, open mic competition
Other Scheduled Activities
Smart Sckool Kid Zone A high profile eclectic avant-garde hybrid art, technology and enterprise sckool Featuring: Face Painting, Sidewalk Chalk, Interactive Art Zone, Balloons Presented In Conjunction With Mazaryk-Cowan Community Centre
University of Toronto's CIUT-FM will be doing a Live-To-Air broadcast for the full duration of the Festival. Tune into 89.5 FM or 128.100.197.46:8002 on the internet if you are unable to attend, and hear all the performances and interviews with band members.
Participating Youth Organizations
Smart Sckool - high profile eclectic avant-garde hybrid art, technology and enterprise sckool
Parkdale Community Information Centre - 1303 Queen Street West (in the library,) 393-7689
Parkdale Library - includes local history collection
Springhurst TDSB-LINC School - teach ESL from Literacy to Level 4 - computer lab - child care services
CultureLink Settlement Services-Newcomer Youth Centre - a space to get connected with services, resources and friends - youth workers available for newcomer youth between the ages of 14-24
Gay and Lesbian Youth Line - Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer and questioning young people.
Neighbourhood Centre - HEYY - youth line run by youth for youth offering support and referrals
Arrabon House - residence for young women providing life skills services to empower them with dignity, strength, and compassion - 416 537 7037
Concerned Kids - non-profit organization that uses interactive puppetry to educate kids and youth about social issues like Substance Abuse and Violence and Gangs
Kids Mental Health - specialize in working with children and youth and offer professional mental health services at no charge.
New Outlook - part of Central Toronto Youth Services
Youth Employment Toronto - assisting youth with employment opportunities
Toronto Public Health - health services and counselling for youth
Phoenix Print Shop - an environmentally responsible graphics training facility and commercial print shop
Soulpepper Theatre - Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Parkdale Community Legal Services - legal advice for low income individuals
4Unity Productions - youth media association
P.E.A.C.E - Public Education and Crime Eradication
Vendors
Babbleweb - buttons and poster design
Global Aware - alternative media with a commitment to raising awareness of social and environmental justice issues
Debi Brennen - jewelery and soap
Maggie Kao - jewelery
Katelyn b - handmade bags and purses from recyclable materials
Lauren Ashley - photographic images on cards
Spiral Nocturne - oil figurative paintings
Come out and support the leaders of tomorrow and enjoy a great day of entertainment for everyone. Noon-6 pm. FREE Masaryk-Cowan Park, Cowan S of Queen. www.parkdalefestival.com
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