SCARBOROUGH: Check out these summer events
On and Off the Wall
The local arts scene cools off during the summer but there are a few events for art lovers who crave a dose of creative inspiration. There's the Victorian Entertainment Extravaganza, summer concerts and the Scarborough Theatre Guild presentation of Out of Order. On and Off the Wall returns the last week of August with what's happening in the local arts scene for September. Have a wonderful summer!
Canada Day Celebrations and Fundraising Barbecue
Join Scarborough's celebrations in Thomson Memorial Park July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children's games and crafts, historic foods to sample. Also enter a pie eating contest. Fundraising sales include peameal bacon on a bun and fresh strawberries with ice cream. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Scarborough Historical Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd., just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park. Call 416-338-8807.
Victorian Entertainment Extravaganza
The third annual Victorian Entertainment Extravaganza is July 26 and 27 from noon to 5 p.m. Visit the museum for Victorian inspired entertainment. Enjoy traditional music and sample old-fashioned baked treats. Don't miss the classic melodrama performed on the Log Cabin Playhouse stage. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Scarborough Historical Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd., just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park. Call 416-338-8807.
WORKSHOP
The Borough Most Thorough
Presented by Scarborough Arts Council and Beatz to da Streetz, The Borough Most Thorough is an arts program that aims to empower youth aged 16 to 20 through urban music. Six workshop sessions will explore writing lyrics, promotion, production, performance and an overview of the urban music industry. The workshops will be led by industry professionals on urban music and culture. Participants will have the opportunity to promote and perform in a live showcase. For more information, e-mail programs@scarborougharts.com or call 416-698-7322.
MUSIC
Summer Concerts
CCRA, PUS, WRCA, WRSRA, TPR and R hosts its summer concert series starting July 13 with Peter Occhipinti. On July 20 Sons of Beaches perform and on July 27 The Brian Rose Little Big Band takes the stage. Concerts are at 7 p.m. at Port Union C.C., 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. Call 416-396-4031
CONTINUING
Out of Order
Scarborough Theatre Guild presents Out of Order a comedy by Ray Cooney until July 5. When Richard Willey, a government junior minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition's typists, things go disastrously and riotously wrong. Directed by Larry Westlake, produced by Alison Overington and stage-managed by Wendy Miller. Performances: July 3, 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $17 adults; $14 seniors and students on Thursdays and Sundays only; student rush tickets are $10. These special price tickets are available for all shows and are sold at the box office starting one hour before showtime, if tickets are still available. Call the box office at 416-396-4049. All seating is now reserved. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd.
Black History Exhibits
Malvern Library hosts two Black history exhibits, created by the City of Toronto's Culture Division until Aug. 10. A Glimpse of Black Life in Victorian Toronto, 1850-1860, chronicles the contributions of the black community to the development of Toronto. Focusing on the King Street area, it looks at the 1850s, an important decade in the history of Toronto and its black residents. The Black Press in Canada West, explores some of the early publications of Ontario - their publishers, writers, and the significant contributions they made to the black community and society as a whole. It was first displayed at Mackenzie House museum in 2005 when it was noted, "Black literature and journalism throughout the 19th century reflected the reality of the black experience - the evils and cruelty of slavery, the inspiring flights for freedom, and the advancement of a free people. For members of the black community, the press also provided a forum for leadership." Malvern library branch, 30 Sewells Rd. Call 416-396-8969.
