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Queen Street News Issue # 2 May/Jun

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UNDER AGE DRINKING IN THE BEACHES INSIDE: √ Live Music In The Beach √ Canadian Music Week, NXNE + Toronto Jazz Fest

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OPINION: Under Age Drinking on the Beach

If one hundred underage Black kids, as in 17-year-old girls and boys, were to get together in a park at Jane and Finch and openly drink alcohol what would happen? There would be a riot squad, massive arrests, and full media coverage of this open revelry. Could their parents get them off the police charges?

Not likely. However most Black kids are smart enough to know not to go into a public park and drink alcohol. What if I told you this has been happening over the last 60 years with White privileged kids in The Beach? Since their moms and dads were lawyers and connected to persons at City Hall the police don't arrest them; they just watch in their cars at a safe distance .They know that with the big amount of paperwork involved with their arrest, the prosecutor’s and the judge’s responses, it is a waste of time by the police services .The police department is political responsible to pressures from Toronto City Councillors, who are in turn are pressured by their White rich voters. The police have been told not to arrest the children of these privileged voters. Is it the responsibility of the police department or school teachers to teach the kids about the dangers of alcohol, or should this be done by the parents. Shouldn’t these same parents teach their teenagers not to play in the traffic? Why can't mommy and daddy teach little

Junior about alcohol. It's easy for them to tell their kids that knives are sharp. But Junior sees people drinking on TV and feel it's cool to do so. In France, 12 year old kids are brought up having wine at the dinner table. The rate of death from alcohol related accidents with kids under 19 is less than in Canada. Is this possible because mom and dad talk to their kids about alcohol? Teaching your children about alcohol is the same as teaching about sex. Are today’s parents in Toronto doing their best to teach their kids about these important practices, or are they learning wrong information from their peers? Who’s responsible if little Johnny or Mary dies at an underage drinking party, get too drunk and drowns in the lake? Is it the fault of the police, or the drunken child who should know better? Or is it the parents’ responsibility to keep their children from harm until they are adults? Editor: Paul Murton

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5 days & nights of music; 7 days & nights of film; over 650 local & international artists, 40 musicrelated films. Club showcases till 4 a.m. plus daytime & evening performances outdoors across town. Music takes over Toronto!

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Written by the award-winning Vancouver playwright and novelist Anosh Irani, My Granny the Goldfish sprinkled audiences with giggles through a mixture of sarcastic one-liners and philosophical wisdom. Behind such humorous play was much collaborative effort between director Rosemary Dunsmore, talented actors Kawa Ada, Yolande Bavan, Veena Sood, and Sanjay Talwar, as well as the professional backstage crew. From Vancouver hospital to longdistance flight to living room in Bombay, the characters created by Irani were brought to life by the performers through voice variation, monologues, dances moves, etc. Not to mention the professional lighting design, stage deco, props, invisible

characters, and sound effects that which all paved the foundation for the play. Setting in the Vancouver hospital, the comedy opened with the soliloquy of a finance student named Nico (Kawa Ada), who immigrated to Vancouver two years ago from Bombay, India to break free from his alcoholic parents. Recently underwent a back surgery to remove a lump, Nico the self-confessed hypochondriac unexpectedly received a visit from his Granny (Yolande Bavan). Unbeknownst that Granny, nick named “Goldfish” due to her whiskey indulgence, was diagnosed of leukemia with only few months to live. Spot light also turned on to Nico’s parents who haven’t seen Nico and Granny for years. Living in Bombay’s red light district, Nico’s mother Farzeen (Veena Sood) is a racist alcoholic and his father Dara (Sanjay Talwar) is an unsuccessful bookie. It is not until Granny fabricated about Nico marring a Chinese nurse that Nico’s parents stormed into the Vancouver hospital for a family reunion. While witty conversations brought about much entertainment, the play centered on family conflict over generations, featuring the themes of forgiveness and acceptance, life and death. Despite being confined to the hospital bed, Kawa Ada managed

Closing with Nico’s recital of Granny’s last words, one was prompted to ponder: Life is so long that problems are inevitable, what attitude should one adopt? Would it be escapism through alcohol or confrontation through laughter? Life is so short that intolerances are intolerable, what kind of legacy should one leave behind? Would it be cowardice, negligence, elegance, or a smiley face? Indeed, My Granny the Goldfish was not just any comedy, but a philosophical comedy with sitcom twists. It conveyed to the audiences that one life could significantly impact another; a simple smile can make a difference. As if this spring season hasn’t warmed you enough, the one-of-a-kind comedy My Granny the Goldfish presented by the Factory Theatre from March 17 to April 15 is surely ready to warm your heart!

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When was the last time you found out that goldfish, hypochondria, dysfunctional family, and immigration shared a common link? When was the last time you came across certain sensitive topics on racism and alcoholism that was too funny to be offensive? When was the last time the very comedy that had you laughed out loud also left you pondering about life and death? The time is now! This spring season between March 17 and April 15, the Factory Theatre is ready to bring sunshine to your day through its featured comedy My Granny the Goldfish.

to incorporate much variety to his performance in terms of stage position, voice level, and expressive reactions. From blaming his negligent parents to accepting personal responsibility to pursue a social cause, Kawa Ada vividly expressed Nico’s character development. Meanwhile, Veena Sood’s comical expression of sarcasm, racism, and variation in emotion also gave spirit to Farzeen’s character. Along with Sanjay Talwar, the alcoholic parents were one of the major sources of laughter in the play. Last but not least, Yolande Bavan’s talent and experience was not for naught. Through her youthful spirit, Yolande provided a dire contrast between the neurotic young Nico who feared death and the ill Granny who bravely confronted death with laughter. Granny’s carefree and carpe diem attitude was rather contagious in the air.

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We started with a classicguacamole and chips. Everything was nice and fresh, crisp tortilla chips surrounded a big bowl of hand-made guacamole. It tasted great, but I would have preferred more spice. That made it perfect for Paul though, as someone who turns green at the thought of a little pepper.

Masked Scarecrows, and colourful balloons greeted us as we descended the short staircase to Viva Mexico. Although some of the festive decor may have been in honour of Cinco De Mayo (our visit was the following day), there is much to look at any time of year, between the traditional Mexican attire and the bright paper globes encasing the hanging lights. Rainbow woven placemats vanished beneath giant square plates holding the generous servings of rice, beans and salad accompanying each entrÈe.

After I reassured Paul that he would survive, he suspiciously ordered the Quesadillas. They were fantastic- grilled just right, and bursting with cheese and fresh, tasty ingredients. I had mine with the sour cream and salsa, and was happy to find the salsa had a nice bite that went really well with the rest of the dish. Paul had it plain with a little bit of rice, and actually managed to survive!! Overall, it was an enjoyable, economical and authentic dining experience that I would recommend to anyone, regardless of spice palate!

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For the main course, mine was a bit more adventurous. For $10.50, the “Enchilada Mexicanas” looked amazing - 3 corn tortillas folded over grilled chicken, then smothered in red, white, and green salsa, topped with sour cream and feta cheese.î I have to say, the feta was a really nice touch, and with the sour cream drizzled in thin strips, it added a lot to the overall presentation. My favorite of the three was the white salsa- quite mild, but with a very pleasant flavour that complimented the tortilla and chicken really well. The red salsa was great too, and had more of a bite for contrast. The green salsa would be amazing to someone who likes cilantro- I am not one of those people, but it was still nice. The beans and rice worked well together to tone down the heat and add texture. The oil-based dressing had a lovely sweet

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song “Where Did I go”. A mixture of jazz infused pop with a bit of soul, they got the crowd toe tapping and set the beat for the evening. One of my personal favourites was a song she wrote for her 17 year old daughter which about dialogue a included “whatever happened to decency”, a banter between mother and daughter which I’m sure many mothers could relate with. When they finished their set there was a buzz in the air. Amongst the swirl of purple and white lighting there was an excited energy as

the crowd awaited the main act, legendary jazz performer and 10 time grammy award winning George Benson. Known for such hits as “Affirmation”, Mr. Benson and his band took the stage and the crowd began to cheer. Still going incredibly strong after over 30 years in the music industry, he opened with their hit song “breezin” and the air became thick with the infectious sound of jazz fusion. Alternating between guitar and vocals and just guitar, the set did not disappoint, and even included some classic scat style. The communication between the band and audience was felt and Mr. Benson said “All over the world this song resonated” before going into “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You” in which enthusiastically crowd the applauded. A favourite included the 1950’s classic hit “Tequila”. A crowd pleaser which was turned in to a classic George Benson style of jazz, it included a guitar solo which was mesmerizing. As one of his last song’s of the night started, a solid disco beat began and the crowd was on its feet as the beat turned in to one of their biggest hits “Give Me The Night”. This writer wasn’t brave enough to dance, but I was definitely dancing in my seat. It was obvious that George Benson and his 5 piece band were in to all the songs and that resonated with

the With audience. the encouragement of the bassist Ron Carter even more people got to their feet and dancing ensued.

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After “Give Me The Night” Mr. Benson left the stage but the rest of the band remained. A three set encore commenced with the classic “Since I Fell For You” and ended with an excellent cover of “On Broadway” with an amazing drum solo. Although my own “This favourite personal Masquerade” was not played it was of little consequence. It was a very memorable evening and George Benson has proved he is still relevant in an age of auto tune and simple pop melodies.

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ART: FILM LIFT Screens its facilities By: Nicole Witkowski

LIFT screens its facilities to potential movie-maker members

After 13 years in Liberty Village, the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers Toronto (LIFT) hosts a large group in the small foyer. Industrial ceilings, concrete floors and fresh, white, drywall encase hipsters, mom types, twenty-somethings and grey haired folks. The three-year-old Dupont St location encouraged visitors to sign up for a membership by flaunting their facilities and equipment. Ben Donoghue, LIFT’s executive director, was the main guide, offering tours to an always-large crowd.

LIFT boasts a darkroom, traditional film editing suites, a sound room, optical printers (which are scarce to find for use), a multi-purpose classroom, a computer lab, a small presentation room and film-tovideo transfer equipment. All are meant to serve as a means to eliminate the boundaries between film video, installations and new media, according to Donoghue. The tour prompts questions involving jargony numbers, film sizes and types, equipment rental costs and conditions of use. Most “ if not all “ tourists leave amazed and impressed with what they could be accessing with their membership. LIFT offers two membership types, the first level includes discount rates on workshops, LIFT screenings, various film service companies and eligibility to submit to and attend screenplay circles. But itís only after eight hours of volunteering per year that level one members gain access to equipment and facilities. The second level membership is double the cost, which involves double the volunteer hours but reaps priority bookings and a 50 per cent discount on rentals.

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LIFT supports film, video, installation and new media projects regardless of genre or format. “The only requirement is that productions be independent productions this means the filmmaker/artist has creative control over their work,” said Donoghue in a follow-up email.

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