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