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Guild Alive with Culture Art's Festival 2023!
Saturday, July 22 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
​Sunday, July 23 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
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2023 applications are now CLOSED!



2023 Performance Lineup ​

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Councillor Paul Ainslie, Festival Chair
Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood
Saturday,  July 22, 10:00am 
Welcome to the Festival!







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Jennie Town
Saturday,  July 22, 10:00am 

Land Acknowledgement, Opening Prayer and M'Kmaq Welcome Song
by Jennie Town (Mimigees Kwe Butterfly Woman) a Guildwood community
​member for over 50 years
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
10:30am 
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Indigenous Dance and Drumming
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Jingle Dress Dancers: Medicine Sisters
Men's Hand Drum: Dave Bolton


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12:00pm

Geared Up 

Geared Up is a Scarborough band performing all across the GTA and Toronto. Formed in 2019 the band specializes in Rock, Funk, Disco and Country. Geared Up is composed of 5 seasoned musicians featuring a female vocalist and guitar, bass, keyboard & drums. From the music of Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Loverboy, the Stones, Tom Petty, Santana and Melissa Ethridge, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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1:30pm 

​Guildwood (Original Musical)

Excerpts from "Guildwood", a new musical inspired by the Guild of All Arts. The story follows a community of artists on their final night before their home is taken over by the military for use in a great war across the sea. It is written by emerging performer and writer Braeden Soltys and will have its first production in October 2023 as part of the 2023 Next Stage Festival. This Actor-Musician musical is being co-produced with Garner Theatre Productions, Canada’s leading company for Actor-Musician led theatre.


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2:15pm

​Scarborough Music Theatre

Scarborough Music Theatre, along with our sister companies Scarborough Players and Scarborough Theatre Guild, have been entertaining local audiences for over 60 years at the Scarborough Village Theatre. Each season we bring you 3 musicals, a youth musical, 2 cabarets, a series of youth programs and camps as well as 8 plays from our sister groups. This year join us for Xanadu, Freaky Friday and The Rocky Horror Show. For information about upcoming productions and how you can be involved - on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience - visit our booth at the festival or our website at www.TheatreScarborough.com​

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3:00pm
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Rockever

Toronto based musicians which formed in 2013. Classic Rock & Roll, Popular, and Country from the 50's to the 90's.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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4:30pm
​Jennie Town, Sharon Kelly & Charlena Toney 

​Indigenous singing and drumming.

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement 
Sunday,  July 23, 10:00am 

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Sunday, July 23, 2023
10:30am

​Michele Perpaul

Michele is an Afro-Indigenous drummer, singer, and songwriter and a member of the women's hand drumming and singing group "Spirit Wind"​
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12:00pm

​Camilo Restrepo

Camilo Restrepo offers a unique and powerful performance of blues and folk music. He engages audiences with his soulful voice and captivating guitar playing, delivering a truly unforgettable experience.
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1:30pm

Derrick Zuber Trio
Toronto born artist performing in a variety of styles, including rock, country, folk and blues.
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3:00pm

​Kaleena

Also known as Colleen Freeman Scott, is a talented musician, dancer, and performer based in Toronto. 
 
Her debut EP, "Escape from
Earth" is now available on various platforms and showcases KALEENA's distinctive style and
includes a captivating music video for the lead single, "NIGHTMARE”.
 
Fans and music enthusiasts alike can eagerly anticipate upcoming shows and new music releases from KALEENA.
 
To stay in the loop, follow @colleenkaleena on Instagram!
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3:15pm

​Nick Gordon

Multi-faceted Entertainer from the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, currently residing in Canada. 
 
 
In Trinidad, Nick established his theatre company and produced, choreographed and performed the lead roles in productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Westside story.
 
 In Canada, Nick has performed at many festivals and events both locally and regionally offering his fun services in: Live music entertainment for corporate and community events, children's entertainment for birthday parties, group fitness classes for all ages.
 
Nick's motto is "You have the party, I'll bring the FUN!"
 
Be sure to follow Nick on his social media:
Facebook- Entertainer NickG
Instagram- entertainernickg
Youtube- Entertainer NickG
 

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4:30pm
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Jennie Town, Sharon Kelly & Charlena Toney 
Indigenous singing and drumming.​

2022 Performance Lineup 
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Jennie Town
Saturday,  July 22, 10:00am 

Land Acknowledgement, Opening Prayer and M'Kmaq Welcome Song by Jennie Town (Mimigees Kwe Butterfly Woman) a Guildwood community member for over 50 years
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Address of the Festival:
Guild Park & Gardens 
201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto
Guild Festival Committee Members:
Paul Ainslie, City Councillor Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood - Festival Chair  
Ralph van Putten, Guild Renaissance Group 
Antonette DiNovo, Festival Producer, City of Toronto 
Tyler Sequin, Stage Manager Guild Festival Theatre
Jennifer Paredes, Volunteer Chair, City of Toronto
Chris Short. The Olde Stone Cottage 
Jennie Town, Guildwood Community Member -Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Lila Karim, Senior Arts Consultant - City of Toronto 
Mike Martin, Parks General Supervisor City of Toronto 
Andrew Gothard, Supervisor Parks City of Toronto
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Special thanks to all our volunteers!
E-mail: GuildAlive@guildalivewithculture.ca

E-mail: Councillor_Ainslie@toronto.ca



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