Riverdale Share announces tentative lineup
Annual charity concert slated for Saturday, Dec. 12
Former Barenaked Ladies' Stephen Page and famed children's group Sharon, Lois and Bram are among a strong cast of local musicians who have already pencilled in the date of the always anticipated 18th annual Riverdale Share Concert, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12.There's a couple of changes this year.First, it's being held on a Saturday; second it's at a new location at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (between Chester and Broadview subway stations, south side); and third, there's two shows at 2 and 4:30 p.m.A sellout is expected, but tickets are still available at three Danforth locations:* The Big Carrot,* It's My Party,* and Treasure Island Toys.The charity concert, in support of local non-profit community organizations, has traditionally been well supported by local entertainers, many of them native to Riverdale or East Toronto.Others musicians who have also signed up for this year include Sproai, Soul Influence, Gentleman of the Jury, Northern Legs Southern Fists, The Jazzabelles, Jory Nash, Russell deCarle, Tabby Johnson, Luba Goy and Mia Sheard.Tickets are $15 each and people are being asked to bring a food donation.Visit www.riverdaleshare.com for details.CAROL SINGAs usual, Riverdale Share will get the community warmed up with its annual sing-along, which will be held this year at The Second Cup at Danforth and Hampton avenues Friday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon.And if you're wondering about the midday Friday time slot, Riverdale's volunteer president Susan Baker assures in an email - "it's a P.A. day! Bring the kids.""All are invited to join a spirited gaggle of neighbours, volunteers and performers as they gather for their traditional sing-along. Even Santa shows up. Help us decorate the Riverdale Share Peace Tree."As well The Second Cup, longtime sponsor of Riverdale Share, will donate a dollar from every beverage sold on Dec. 11 and 12 to the Riverdale Share Concert.