St. Lawrence Market: April 2005 at the Market

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April 2005 at the Market:

St. Lawrence Market Merchants
Customer Appreciation Night
April 7th, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the South Market

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Stroll through Toronto's historic St. Lawrence Market (South) and enjoy a wide variety of free food with live music and dance. The Market merchants invite you to experience a special evening as their guest. By invitation only. Ask your Market merchant for an invitation.

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Farmers' Market Customer Appreciation Night and 7th Annual Toronto Dollar Party
April 7th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the North Market

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The Farmers' Market vendors join the Toronto Dollar Project, other businesses and community organizations in welcoming customers and supporters. Enjoy food samples, entertainment and community interaction. The Toronto Dollar Community Projects Inc. will present awards to groups and individuals whose efforts are having a positive impact on people's lives (see the Toronto Dollar website for more information). Open to all -- no invitation required.

Customer Appreciation Night Entertainment (Subject to Change)

Isshin Daiko (North Market only)
This perennial favourite plays both traditional Taiko (Japanese drum) music and original compositions.
Grupo Folclórico Português de Oakville
The Oakville Portuguese Folklore Group performs a repertoire of "Malhões," "Viras" and "Chulas", dances from the province of Minho, Portugal.
Maracatu Nunca Antes
A dynamic percussion troupe playing Afro-Brasilian rhythms on beaded shakers, the snare, the bell and the alfaia bass drums.
Didgeridoo & Hand Drumming
Ozuo 3
Levendiax
Toronto Saxophone Quartet
Performing for over two decades, these four different saxophones have a repertoire of over 600 arrangements.
Classic Folk
New Orleans Hot Shots (South Market only)
This five-piece ensemble consist of some of the best traditional jazz musicians in Toronto, playing the type of music you hear "way down yonder in New Orleans."
The Foggy Hogtown Boys (South Market only)
One of the most exciting bluegrass bands in the country. Although instrumentally the band has the power to dazzle any audience, the song is always given top priority.
Han-mam Dance Ensemble
A group of Korean-Canadians who enjoy Korean heritage through traditional folk dances and songs performing the Puppet Dance, the Basket Dance and the Fan Dance.
The Bagpiper

Still to come in 2005:

May 27, 5:30 p.m.	Maritime Kitchen Ceilidh Traditional lobster supper and an evening of Celtic music by Natalie MacMaster, JP Cormier and legendary Cape Breton Fiddlers. A benefit to raise funds for The Femmes Feetales, a team participating in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk. Tickets $150/person. For more information, call 416-538-4455.	North Market
May 28-29 TBA	Doors Open All day walking tours of the St. Lawrence Hall, Market and area Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, enjoy Opera Atelier, as they will perform in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. Visit the Market Gallery, located upstairs in the St. Lawrence Market South building.	St. Lawrence Hall, The Market Gallery, South Market, Opera Atelier
May 30 - June 12 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Bike Week:Your Bike is your Ticket to Tastes of the Market! People are asked to bike to and from work. People that bike to the Market on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday will enjoy the "Tastes of the Market": free samples of coffees, drinks and munchies, while supplies last. Samples located along Market Street (west side of the Market).	St. Lawrence Market / Market St.
June 25 (approx.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Strawberry Social Festival Sample free strawberries dipped in chocolate during the peak of the Strawberry Season (usually starts around June 20th).	South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
August 6	Corn Roast It's Ontario corn season again! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob.	Farmers' Market (North Building)
August 25-28 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.	Buskerfest: The Toronto International Street Performers Festival Sponsored by Epilepsy Toronto and the St. Lawrence Market. Witness some of the most energetic and creative entertainment with the best of the best. For more information, visit Toronto Buskerfest website.	Front St., Church St., Market St., Market Lane Wellington St. Berczy Park
October 29 9 a.m.	Halloween Celebrations The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.	South Market Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
November 5 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	St. Lawrence Market's Anniversary (est. 1803) Tenants, farmers, vendors, neighbourhood businesses and Market friends celebrate this important event with Tastes of the Market, displays, historical information, etc.	South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
TBA 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians By invitation only	North Market
Nov. 20 - Dec. 30 Various Times and Venues	Old Town Toronto Christmas in Nutcracker Neighbourhood Experience Theatre and Cavalcade of Lights, in conjunction with the National Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker, and other theatrical venues throughout the area of Old Town Toronto.	St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood & Hummingbird Centre
TBA 6:30 p.m.	Cavalcade of Lights - Lighting Up Ceremony The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood joins the City of Toronto and lights up the festive season with the Cavalcade of Lights.	South Market, St. Lawrence Market BIA
December 1 to 24	Toy Drive Toy box for donations	St. Lawrence Market Foyer

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