TOMORROW NIGHT….

JANE AND FINCH RISES TO THE TOP

RISE AND SHINE: A COMMUNITY-BASED TALENT SHOWCASE

Tuesday February 8, 2011, Doors at 6:30 pm

The Underground, Student Centre, York University

Too cold to chill outside? Jane and Finch will be bringing the heat to York University with RISE AND SHINE. Organized by Lola Lawson as part of her internship at the Art Gallery of York University, RISE AND SHINE is a community-based talent showcase featuring stellar performances by emerging artists from the Jane and Finch community. Presented in conjunction with the Art Gallery of York University’s winter program, this hype event will include performances by some of the community's best, up and coming MC's, singers, and spoken word artists. Shining the spotlight on underexposed artists, this event will connect emerging talents with new audiences and provide exposure and recognition that is long overdue. Hosted by Femi Lawson the event features music by DJ OHSO and performances by: David Delisca, Domanique Grant, Rian Hamilton, Heavy Steve, Nancy Kamalanathan, Lola Lawson, Nomanzland, R.O.S., Rushie Raw, Star Dat Prince, and TK.

Not satisfied with a one-off event, Lawson established the first Jane and Finch club at York University in order to ensure that the talents and strengths of the community remain in the spotlight. This club will also contribute to York University's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap and overcome the divide that has historically separated the university from the surrounding community.

RISE AND SHINE: A Community-Based Talent Showcase was made possible thanks to generous support from the York United Black Student Alliance, the Creative Arts Student Association, and Jane and Finch at York.

For further information please contact Allyson Adley at 416.736.2100 ext. 88608 or aadley@yorku.ca

This Week in the Centre for Incidental Activisms (CIA):

Please see http://theagyuisoutthere.org/everywhere/?tag=cia

Also Opening this week:

Rob Kovitz: Ice Fishing in Gimli (the definitive edition)

February 11, 7 – 10 pm

@ The Department, 1389 Dundas St West, Toronto

More info at http://theagyuisoutthere.org/everywhere/?p=2506

The Art Gallery of York University is a university-affiliated public non-profit contemporary art gallery supported by York University, The Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council and our membership.

The AGYU is located in the Accolade East Building, 4700 Keele Street Toronto. Gallery hours are: Monday to Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Wednesday, 10am–8 pm; Sunday from noon–5 pm; and closed Saturday. Admission to everything is free.

www.theAGYUisOutThere.org

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