This weekend, barbers, beat-makers and anyone who just wants to get fresh to def will be heading out to Scarborough to take part in YOUnited’s east-side version of The Manifesto Festival…

The East is in da HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!

One of Manifesto’s leading community partners, YOUnited Neighborhood Projects will be hosting some dope, innovative ish this weekend just next to Scarborough’s legendary land-mark, Town Centre. This event sounds crazy!! Hip Hop Chess, T-Shirt design contest and performances from Lindo P, Empire and more. This day will cater to the east-side head or anyone that just wants to enjoy a hype day of getting FRESH.

YOUnited Neighborhood Projects has got to be one of my favorite community groups in the city. This organization helps youth develop employable skills through festival and event planning. You’ve most probably seen Big Norm hosting an event or bumped a Soundsmith beat, main organizers Norm and Mac have been throwing events in Scarborough for a minute. This one is going to really hold it down for Scarbrough this year!! Check it out!

YOUnited Neighbourhoods, ArtReach, Toronto Arts Council, & TCHC presents,

THE SCARBOROUGH FRESH FAIR
An official MANIFESTO One City Series Event…

Live at Albert Campbell Square
Saturday September 12, 2009
12pm – 9pm

Featuring a FREE outdoor concert with performances from:

Lindo P :: Rochester
Trish :: Famous
Camoflauge :: Empire
Rich Kidd :: Shannon Alvarez
JB :: Simply Swagg
Rated X :: Mario the Voice
Chemical Voyage :: Rich Kidd
Mathematik :: The Agency
Karma :: S.O.S. Program

++PLUS++

Battle of The Barbers
Nine of the city’s best barbers will assemble to set up a live barber shop to provide discounted hair cuts to those in attendance. An instant classic, and the first of it’s kind here in Toronto, Battle of the Barbers has rounded up 9 of the cities best to battle it out in the hair cutting clash of the century. (Want to cut or get cut? email Anthony: a_f_perez@hotmail.com for more info)

Live Workshops
A series of 1 hour workshops will be scheduled through out the event for people to take part in. Workshops include Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Chess, Djembe Drumming, Dancing, style & fashion, plus more. (if you’d like to run a workshop, contact normanalconcel@gmail.com)

Best of the Beat Makers
Boi 1da, Producer of Drake’s Billboard Chart topping single “Best I ever Had”, will team up with Toronto super-producers Mega Man, Rich Kidd, & Soundsmith Productions to play a collection of their favourite beats from each others production catalogues, live in front of a packed Fresh Fair audience! It’s a chance for each producer to show love to their fellow beat makers and their craft.

The Bank Shot B-Ball Shoot Out
Ballers can come out and test their skills in an open basketball shoot-out competition. There will be prizes and giveaways to the highest scoring shooters. Come earlier to sign up for the tournament!

YOUnited S.O.S. – Stand Out Showdown
8 different performing acts have been chosen to take part in the Stand Out Series performance arts mentorship program. Each performer has been competing for the chance to perform at the Manifesto Festival Main Stage on Sept. 20th at Nathan Phillips Square. The 2 Winners from the qualifying S.O.S. rounds at the previous YOUnited community festivals, will perform to settle the score for the title of the YOUnited Stand Out Performer.

Involve Youth Drumming Circle
Drummers and drum enthusiasts from Involve Youth will help form drum circles to create rhythmic jam sessions for people to dance and move to the sound of the drum. Bring your own drum if you want to get down with some pa-rum-pum-pum-pum!

Southside Hip Hop Chess Tournament
Hip hop and chess enthusiasts can play an up-down–tempo style of chess while listening to the sounds of Hip Hop. This style was made popular by RZA, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan Producer. Tournament winner will receive prizes. (to register for the tournament, contact normanalconcel@gmail.com)

Fresh Fair Vendors Market
Vendors and merchandises will set up shop to sell and promote their latest and freshest products. T-shirts, clothing, hats, jewelry, accessories, arts, and crafts will all be up for grabs at this years Fresh Fair vendor market. (would you like to purchase a table to sell your service or merchandise? Contact Jivaugn: jivaughnreid@gmail.com)

The Graffiti Exchange
Over 100ft of Graffiti Canvases from the previous Manifesto Festivals will be set up on display for the viewing pleasure of the Scarborough residents and others in attendance. The bright colours and intrikit styles will provide a fresh back drop to the Fresh Fair!

See you in the middle!!!