A Pasadena Playhouse Benefit Concert For Haiti

Paulette Ivory , Loretta Devine, Nita Whitaker  performs at the Pasadena Playhouse Benefit Concert For Haiti at Pasadena Playhouse 

7th Annual Bag Ladies Luncheon benefitting Lupus

Tony Braxton @ the 7th Annual Bag Ladies Luncheon for Lupus

"Lupus is one of America's least recognized major diseases. Nearly 1.5 million Americans have lupus. In fact, more Americans have lupus than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, sickle-cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis combined, making it one of this country's most prevalent medical problems. However, while lupus is widespread, awareness and accurate knowledge about it lag behind many other illnesses. Lupus is on the rise, and scientists don't know exactly why."




"African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than Caucasian women and to suffer worse symptoms. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as one in every 250 African-American women has lupus."


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WORLD HEAD WRAPS FASHION SHOW & CONCERT FUNDRAISER

The purpose of the World Head Wraps Fashion Show and Concert is to raise much needed funds for the Princess Margaret Hospital Wig Salon’s “Patient Assistance Fund”. These funds will give the Wig Salon the ability to provide a wig, hat or scarf to someone who cannot afford to purchase one as well as help to ensure the continuation of other vital patient services. Additionally, the event will raise awareness to patients and the community that these unique workshops are available.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2009
LIBERTY GRAND ARTIFACTS ROOM, 25 BRITISH COLUMBIA RD
TORONTO, ON,
COCKTAILS: 7:00 PM, SHOW: 8:00PM

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Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

For one sleepless night experience the city transformed by close to 500 artists for Toronto's fourth annual sunset to sunrise celebration of contemporary art. Discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. From churches and grocery stores to chimney stacks and bus stations, choose from 130 projects and chart your own path.

Today October 3rd from 6:55 pm to Sunrise. Click here for details

Mary J. Blige’s 1st Annual FFAWN

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"The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now, Inc. FFAWN is dedicated to helping all women gain the confidence and skills they need to reach their full individual potential." Click here to visit her website.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

As the largest outdoor art exhibiion in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms.

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Afro Fest 2009 - Toronto

Music Africa presents Toronto’s 21st AFRO FEST, a celebration of African music and culture. FREE on Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th; at Queen’s Park from noon to 10:30 pm. Afrofest is a multi-focus event of song, dance, theatre, food, a marketplace, and activities for youth and children. Featuring traditional and contemporary styles of music by top international touring acts and dozens of African performing groups from across Canada. The festival has grown every year. In 2009, three different outdoor stages will come to life with music and dance.