lula lounge summer 2014 program
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Guaranteed hot summer shows in Toronto's coolest night spot!TRANSCRIPT
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Thank You!We’d like to extend a big thank you to all the musicians, audience members, funders, sponsors, media, presenting partners and Lula staff who made the 2014 Lulaworld Festival such a great success.
Lulaworld was presented by Lula Music and Arts Centre with support from the Toronto Arts Council, The Ontario Arts Council, The Government of Ontario, Heritage Canada, Business for the
Arts, as well as sponsors CBC Toronto, Telelatino, Mill Street Brewery, Barocco Coffee Company, Toronto Hispano and our co-presenters CIUT, Jewish Music Week in Toronto, Small World Music, Nossa TV Canada, LACSN, Soul Drums, Uma Nota, Dos Mundos, Cubaintoronto.com, Latinjazznet.com, Mexicatessen, Alucine, The Music Gallery, The Dundas West BIA, Little Portugal BIA and Dun-das West Fest.
Toronto in the summertime is one of the best places in the world to hear excellent and incredibly diverse live music. With so many festivals, special events and free outdoor concerts, there are many new musical treasures to discover. During our recent Lulaworld festival we were thrilled to hear how many people travelled from other parts of the province, and even from other countries to enjoy the concerts. We urge music-loving Torontonians to support their local live music scene by inviting out-of-town friends and family to visit and experience everything our city has to offer.
Lula’s summer series has something for everyone from salsa, samba, forro and soukous to hip hop, jazz, classical and funk. Where else are you going to find opera, wrestling, spoken word, Cuban son and world cup parties under the same roof?
José Ortega and Tracy JenkinsCo-Artistic DirectorsLula Lounge / Lula Music and Arts Centre
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Director - Jose Nieves
LMAC Co-Artistic Directors -
Jose Ortega and Tracy Jenkins
General Manager - Vasilios Cranis
Venue Manager - Todd Bruder
Sound Engineer - Howard Laurie
LulaLab Director - Alec Dempster
Admin Assistant - Vanessa Lyn
Chef - Trevor Viirre
Sous Chef - Yawd Sylvester
Program Design - Jose Ortega
Design Assistant - Anna Encheva
Sun May 18, Launch of Lulaworld 2014 with Kobotown. Photo: Anna Encheva
ilovelula
@lulalounge
1585 DUNDAS ST WEST 416 588-0307 WWW.LULA.CA
Cover: Dizzy & The Arsenals @ Lula Stage Dundas West Fest Sat June 7, 2014 Photo: Anna Encheva
2014
SUNDAY BRUNCH11AM-2PM: LIVE MUSIC + BUFFET BRUNCH + SALSA LESSON
RESERVATIONS 416.588.0307 OR [email protected]
$15 Adults$7 kids under 12
perfect for large parties!
SUNDAY BRUNCH11AM-2PM: LIVE MUSIC + BUFFET BRUNCH + SALSA LESSON
RESERVATIONS 416.588.0307 OR [email protected]
$15 Adults$7 kids under 12
perfect for large parties!
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O P E R AComes To Lula!
CBC Radio host Julie Nesrallah and internationally-renowned tenor Richard Troxell star bring us the power and virtuosity of Georges Bizet’s famous opera, Carmen. The production takes the form of sexy, hip and ground-breaking dinner theatre where the incredible drama of Carmen on Tap unfolds around the audience as they enjoy dinner or cocktails in Lula’s intimate setting.
This summer, Carmen on Tap debuts at both the Stratford Festival and Lula before heading to the Prince Edward County Music Festival in September.
Carmen on Tap is now in its fifth season and, to date, has sold out every single performance!
Carmen: Julie NesrallahDon Jose: Richard TroxellMicaela: Maghan McpheeEscamillo: Benjamin CoveyFrasquita: Gabrielle LazarovitzMercedes: Whitney O’hearnRemendado: Corey ArnoldDancaïro: Johnathon KirbyPianist: Parvaneh EshghiDirector: Brent Krysa
August 24, 26, 28, 31 @ 7pm, $60
carmen on tap
WORLD/JAZZ
fridaysSUMMER
FREEDOORS 6:30 FOR DINNER & DRINKS, SHOW 7:30 RESERVATIONS 416-588-0307 OR [email protected]
WORLD/JAZZ
fridaysSUMMER
FREEDOORS 6:30 FOR DINNER & DRINKS, SHOW 7:30 RESERVATIONS 416-588-0307 OR [email protected]
For the past few years, Lula has kicked off each weekend with an after work jazz or world music concert. Featured artists have included Hilario Duran, Dominic Mancuso, Jane Bunnett, Michael Occhipinti, Alexis Baro, Quique Escamilla and many more. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing several new projects, such as that of bassist Yoser Rodriguez, develop as a result of the series.
Our Friday World Jazz series continues to highlight emerging artists as well as new projects by established musicians. Our aim is to create an opportunity for Latin, jazz and world artists to present their latest work to audiences eager to listen and to share in the incredible music being created in our city.
We’re pleased to announce that throughout the summer admission to the concerts will be free before 8pm. The earlier 7:30 performance start time makes it easy to join us after work to enjoy cocktails or dinner. Admission includes the salsa lesson at 9:30 and live salsa band at 10:30. For the summer months we are offering a $39 Friday dinner special which includes choice of appetizer, main course, dessert and all the entertainment for the night.
Vocalists Laura Fernandez, Josefina Torres, Eliana Cuevas and Laura Cole, (who recently recorded with Daniel Lanois), as well as trumpeter Alexander Brown and guitarist Roland Hunter are just a few of the artists included in the free summer series. We’ve also invited internationally celebrated Cuban Canadian pianist Hilario Duran to give a repeat performance of the beautiful solo piano concert that was included earlier this year as part of our Lulaworld festival.
If you share our belief that Toronto needs more opportunities for emerging musicians to perform for appreciative audiences, please check out the concert listings at lula.ca and help us spread the the word.
ENJOY OUR $39
FRIDAY NIGHT
THREE COURSE
PRIX FIXE
DINNER SPECIAL!
Summer Highlights
FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF LULA’S SUMMER 2014 SEASON VISIT WWW.LULA.CA
Lena Uakolda as part ofCafe Con Pan’s concert at Lulaworld Sun June 1, 2014 Photo: Anna Encheva
Lula keeps the music going all summer long, from classical to funk, from Cuba to Zimbabwe!
Our resident classical band euphonia returns for their monthly Monday on July 14 and for the first time we’ll host a production of the opera Carmen, directed by CBC Radio host Julie Nesrallah for a four night run starting August 24. On the other end of the musical spectrum, our Sweet Trifecta series continues on July 3 and 31 with Chug Bucket, Thunder Funk and Yasgur’s Farm.
A mini-world music series kicks off June 25 with the launch of guitar-ist Wagner Petrilli’s long-awaited first solo CD and continues with a Mexican, Cuban & funk triple bill on July 3. Legendary son group El Conjunto Chapottin y sus Estrellas (direct from Cuba) appears on July 4 and El Gremio (salsa from Chile) touches down July 5. We’re especial-ly pleased to host the spectacular, touring Zimbabwean group Ma-koomba, presented by Small World Music, on July 8. On July 24, two of our favourite Brazilian groups, Tio Chorinho and Aline Morales’ Forro Band return to the Lula stage.
If you’re looking to improve the world while having a great time, join us for a fundraiser in support of anti-war efforts in the Ukraine (July 16), the Gerlandina Orphanage in Tanzania (July 20) or the Humber River Hospital (July 30).
Summer Highlights
FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF LULA’S SUMMER 2014 SEASON VISIT WWW.LULA.CA
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SALSA LESSONS
LIVE MUSIC & DJ
3 COURSE DINNER
ROUND OF SHOOTERS
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
STAGETTESTO’S
BEST
Ambassadors of Lula’s vibrant salsa scene, Lula All Stars features the city’s top Latin vocalists backed by cream-of-the crop musicians. Many members also lead their own projects, each bringing a unique style to create a Canadian salsa supergroup. Showcasing original compositions, many of which are found on the Lula Lounge Essential Tracks CD, this salsa dream team includes such luminaries as Roberto Linares Brown, Luisito Orbegoso, Yani Borrell & Ricky Franco.
Other contributors to the Lula All Stars include Angel Luis, Christian Saldivia. Yoser Rodriguez, Rudy Bolaños, Sean Bellaviti, Jeremy Ledbetter, John Pittman, Alexander Brown, Rufino Maceiro, Christopher Butcher, Jamie Stager, Christian Overton, Johan Aguirre and Daniel Stone.
Book the LULA ALL STARS for your festival or party! [email protected]
SUMMER IN THE CITY TOUR!SUMMER IN THE CITY TOUR!
July 10, 12:30 pm: Panam Games 1 Year Count Down, Nathan Philips SquareJuly 11, 7:30 pm: Cultura Festival, Mel Lastman SquareJuly 12, 10:30 pm: Lula LoungeJuly 16, 6pm: Danforth Mosaic of Music SeriesJuly 19, 2pm: Salsa on St. Clair
Lula All Stars w Jimmy Bosch & Ralph Irizarry @ Dundas West Fesr Sat June 7, 2014 Photo: Anna Encheva
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DANCE LESSONLIVE BAND & DJ
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ADMISSION
Canada’s PremierCelebration of
World Cultures
July 3 - 6, 2014Victoria Park, London, Ontario
SunfestCanada@CanadaSunfest/SunfestCanada
www.sunfest.on. ca 519-672-7950 [email protected]~ ~
Over 275 Food, Craft and Visual Art Exhibitors
Celebrate TD Canada Trust’s 150th Anniversary with LOS VAN VAN from Cuba!
More than 35 International & National Guest Performers4Square (UK) * Estrella Acosta (Cuba/Netherlands) *
Comas (Ireland/Belgium/USA) * Conjunto Chappottin y Sus Estrellas (Cuba)
Da Cruz (Brazil/Switzerland) * El Gremio (Chile) * Escalandrum (Argentina)
Geomungo Factory (South Korea) * Kakana (Mozambique)
Kongero (Sweden) * Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (USA) * Mokoomba (Zimbabwe)
Plena Libre (Puerto Rico) * Jaime Rodriguez Band (Colombia/Netherlands)
SOM BIT (Mexico) * Tumbao Bravo (USA) *
Cheikh Sidi Bemol (Algeria)
Beto Jamaica Rey Vallenato (Colombia) ... and many more!
Music, Dance,Food & Crafts fromAround the World
plus the return of
“Le village québécois” “Jazz Village” stages&
� �NEW THIS YEAR
Salsa In The Sun ‘14
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HAVANACHANGUI
LINARESBROWN
ROBERTO
TORONTOTIPICA
3 COURSE DINNER
SPECIALUNTIL NOV 14
DANCE LESSONLIVE BAND & DJ
$39$4 cuba
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7:30PM JAZZ SET + 9:30 DANCE CLASS + CUBAN BAND!
LADIES FREE! B410PM
Celebrateyour birthday
at Lula!
Celebrateyour birthday
at Lula!
$49 includes3 Course Dinner + Salsa Lesson
+ Live Band!
+ You Get Free Copy
of the Fantastic Lula Lounge
Salsa CD!
Reserve12 or More Friendsfor Dinner and Your Dinner is
FREE!
Call or email [email protected] to make reservations
1585 DUNDAS W 416.588.0307 LULA.CA
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY SALSA NIGHT LULA FEATURES A DANCE LESSON + LIVE SALSA BAND + DJ
FOR THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!