Just look at this flyer lol. Need I say more? Oh wait…Big Norm is the man. Thx.

Lots more info under the hood including full 4-day event schedule + flyers.

SCARBOROUGH FRESH FAIR

PROGRAM GUIDE

SEPTEMBER 9 – 12, 2010

Presented by:

YOUnited, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Community Housing, Toronto Youth Cabinet & the Manifesto

YOUnited Neighbourhoods Festivals aims to redefine Scarborough and their Youth by showcasing and celebrating the cultural and artistic wealth they contribute to the city of Toronto. This year we will be helping Scarborough Youth shine by working with them to plan this years Scarborough Fresh Fair celebration. The event will take place over 4 days and will feature a multitude of activities including: The Fresh Fashion Film & Art Expo, the Battle of the Freshest Dance contest, Subtext Multi Arts festival and the popular Scarborough Fresh Fair celebration of Youth, Urban Arts & Culture.

DAY 1

THE FASHION PHOENIX (Free Event)

Thursday September 9, 5pm – 9pm

Scarborough Civic Centre: Rotunda Space

150 Borough Drive

Presented by:

A.N.A.S.A. Collective, YOUnited, TCHC, & OAC

The Scarborough Civic Centre rotunda space will be transformed into a youth art exhibit and will also feature a series of Fashion Installations created by the talented young women of the A.N.A.S.A. Collective.

It will feature performances from:
Kim Davis
Greg Drakes
DJ Mel Boogie  & more.

THE FRESH FILM & ART EXPO (Free Event)

Thursday September 9, 5pm – 9pm

Scarborough Civic Centre: Council Chambers

150 Borough Drive

Presented by:

OAC, Grassroots Youth Collaborative, Jane-Finch.com & Womynation

The Council Chambers Space will double as a theatre and will screen a slew of short films, video sketches, and one main feature film. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

Know Your Rights is a public legal education film that aims to provide people, and particularly youth in at-risk neighbourhoods, with: basic information about their rights when dealing with police; an understanding of powers of arrest, detention and search; strategies to deal with various situations relating to police contact; and an understanding of the recourse available when someone experiences an abuse of police power.

If you have a short film, footage, or any comedy sketches that you would like featured at the Film Expo, please forward your info to Scarboroughfreshfair@gmail.com.

Feat.

Elle Alconcel

Alden Cudanin (TorontoBefore.com)

Lindsey Bes
Womynation

DAY 2

BATTLE OF THE FRESHEST:

2on2 B-Boy Battle, BBQ & Fundraiser

Friday September 10, 6pm – 12pm
Southside Muay Thai & Submission Gym

2115 Midland Ave Unit 4

Presented by:

YOUnited, Southside Muay Thai & Simply Swagg Dance Studios

Some of the city’s dopest dance duos will be assembled to battle in a boxing ring for the title of “Freshest Dance Duo” in the “DOT”. B-boys & B-girls will square off in this hard-hitting, head-spinning showdown for a prize worth up to $1000. The top 2 tandems at the event will battle in the final round the next day on the Free Show Main Stage.

There will also be a Popping n Tutting Battle. dancers will compete individually for a prize worth $500.

+PLUS
– Performances from The Breed, Richie Sosa & Camoflage
– A Mini-NBA2K10 Tournament ($5 buy-in)
– Live Muay Thai Kickboxing fight demos
– BBq, Food & Refreshments,  Prizes & giveaways
…and more!!!

To register to compete or for more info, email simplyswagg@gmail.com with your Name, contact, and any links that display your dancing skills.

Cost: $5 cover before 9pm, w/ student card, or Guestlist | $10 after 9pm.

For Guest list, email ScarboroughFreshFair@gmail.com

DAY 3

SUBTEXT MULTI-ARTS FESTIVAL: Bridging Project

Saturday September 11 & 12, 11am – 4pm

East Scarborough Storefront & Under the Lawrence Avenue East Bridge

4040 Lawrence Avenue East

Presented by:

OAC, SAC, East Scarborough Storefront, Mural Routes, TO Live With Culture & The City of Toronto

YOUnited teamed up with the Scarborough Arts Council and their partners to add the Subtext Mutli-Arts Festival to the Scarborough Fresh Fair line up. This event will be a celebration of art and the community, above and below the Lawrence Avenue East brige. We will celebrating The Bridging Project with two days of FREE arts and community activities! Plus, youth music & dance Performances, mural Art, live Graffiti, Interactive painting, a FREE community BBQ, local vendors, artist demonstrations and MORE!

The Mural Dedication will commence at 10:30 a.m., wildflower planting under the bridge from 10am – noon, and the free community BBQ on September 11 from 11am– 2pm. For more info, check out http://thebridgingproject.blogspot.com, email  programs@scarborougharts.com or call 416-698-7322.

THE FREE SHOW

Saturday September 11, 2010

Albert Campbell Square

150 Borough Dr.

Presented by:

YOUnited, Manifesto, OAC, TCHC, SAC & A.N.A.S.A.

This is it…the jam-packed, edutainment-filled event that Scarborough youth look forward to every year. It’s quickly becoming the official “Back-to-School” party of Scarborough.

Featuring:
The Free Show: Main Stage

The Fresh Barber Shop
Market Vendors
Live Graffiti
Southside Muay Thai Demos
Free Hair cuts and
Elimination Basketball Tournament
Live Workshops

PLUS, Live performances from:

Tanika Charles

Rich Kidd

Tona & Ayah

Smash Brovaz

A-Game

Jack Flawless

Sample King

Tonya P

Round House Kixxx

Last of A Dying Bread

North Buck

PG & Kyauna

and more….

***Come early for your chance to get a free Fade & Line up from the Fresh Barbershop, free New Era Fitteds plus more prizes and giveaways!

THE MAIN INGREDIENT x FRESH FAIR AFTERPARY

Saturday, September 11
REVIVAL
783 College St.
(at Shaw St.)

A Virgo Celebration: Celebrating the b-days of Jesse & Saricha of The Academy

Soulful Hip hop, R&B, House & other funky stuff old & new will be served up by resident deejays AGILE, SEAN SAX & DJ MENSA. Hosted by WAN LUV.

In the STONE LOUNGE (Downstairs)

The Side Dish
Real Good & Mixtape Massacre present…

BREAK!: Playing Original soul, Funk, and Jazz samples with DJ SURREAL SOUND (Real Good) & DJ LINX( Mixtape Massacre)

Cost: $10 cover before 11:30pm | more after | limited reduced guestlist
Guestlist RSVP + Large Groups and B-Days: themainingred@gmail.com