"Salsa on St. Clair".... Toronto Ontario

tarrantino

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Salsa on St. Clair is this Saturday and Sunday. Carlos Cruz plus a whole lot of other performers will be there.

I'll be there. Who else is going?
 

Marianopolita

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For those reading the thread this Latin event is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto's celebration of Latin culture

I am going as well 'con mis amigos' but I have no concrete plans yet due to the weather. Whenever there's an outdoor event that's the first aspect I consider.

Right now according to the weather network Saturday looks like a wet day (maybe on and off) 80% chance of rain. Sunday's forecast is sunny. Therefore, take that into consideration.


Last year, I went for the first time (Saturday) and loved every inch of it. Paid the price the next day because my feet were sore. However, you know how the saying goes 'life only comes around once'.


Here are some helpful links about the festival:

Salsa on ST. Clair Street Festival 2009 , Salsa Festival - Dancing in Toronto, Ontario - Toronto, Dance!

TLN

CBC Toronto | Community



Enjoy everyone. I know I will.


-Marianopolita.
 

Marianopolita

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The programme? Does anyone have an online version?

Does any have the programme to post online? I have looked for links however; I was not able to find anything. I think knowing the performers and on what day they are performing would be great if some are planning to only go one day vs. both Saturday and Sunday.

Also, it will help with the target time as to when to be in the area. All the links I found are promoting the event but none have specific details about the shows and performers etc. Last year, I got the programme when I was there, however, it would be helpful to have an idea in advance.

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Salsa on St. Clair


Thanks.


-Marianopolita.
 

margaret

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Does any have the programme to post online? I have looked for links however; I was not able to find anything. I think knowing the performers and on what day they are performing would be great if some are planning to only go one day vs. both Saturday and Sunday.

Also, it will help with the target time as to when to be in the area. All the links I found are promoting the event but none have specific details about the shows and performers etc. Last year, I got the programme when I was there, however, it would be helpful to have an idea in advance.

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Salsa on St. Clair


Thanks.


-Marianopolita.

Here's the program. Salsa on St. Clair
 

tarrantino

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Marianopolita,
Did you find the list of performers on the TLN link? Hopefully the rain stops (if it rains at all) by the afternoon so we can enjoy the day.
 

Marianopolita

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Thanks margaret!

tarrantino,


Yes, thanks to margaret I got the programme :classic:. I did go on the TLN site but I did not see it. I knew I could count on someone here.


Well, yes Saturday looks like the unsettled day weather wise however, the forecasters say the rain will be a morning issue and then the afternoon will be dry just in time for the festivities I hope. My friends have placed the organization of the event on me, as usual so they told me 'we are doing whatever you do'. I gave them a heads up about the weather so they know.

I think the programme is well balanced in terms of shows. Carlos Cruz twice on Saturday and Son Ach? on Sunday. If they are the same band as last year the close is going to be great!


Summer is so much fun if you get out there and enjoy the city.


Chao.


-Marianopolita.
 

tarrantino

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Okay, so it looks like the rain is heading East, I hope it doesn't start again. I am really looking forward to Salsa on St. Clair.
 

Marianopolita

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How was Salsa St. Clair everyone?

I thought it was very enjoyable, the weather was excellent once the down pour ended on Saturday. It was pure sunshine after that for the rest of the weekend. I was there until the close on Saturday. IMO, the best booth was Steps Dance Studio. The DJ was excellent. They always had a crowd of dancers on the floor. Good salsa in general, specifically sandunga. Great party! I saw Carlos Cruz perform. His bachata is excellent. He sings covers. I think his band is talented with an authentic Dominican sound. However, he did not entice the crowd. He had the chance to run away with the audience but somehow people were not dancing much. Just a little bit around the stage. Loved his merengue choices, Los Toros Band music which is always a crowd pleaser.

I went back on Sunday for the close. I wish I had gone even a little earlier because Son Ach? was excellent as I expected and the Cuban Diaspora represented well. A nice street casino rueda broke out and all attention was on them in the area where I was. Cuban salsa really is in a class by itself and a live band is just an added bonus.

IMO, the weekend was a success. There was a great turnout on both days. Looking forward to next year. The sixth annual Salsa on St.Clair.


-Marianopolita.
 

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Saturday Evening: Robert Linares (Salsa) group performance was great and this group is mostly Cuban with the G?ira played by a Dominican. Some of the musicais in this new group are from Cafe Cubano. Roberto is a Producer, Arranger, Composer, Music Director, Pianist and Cuban Percussionist.

I missed Carlos Cruz performance but we certainly had an enjoyable evening.
 

tarrantino

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Marianopolita,
I went on Saturday for the first performance of Carlos Cruz and at that performance people were dancing, but I did notice that at the second performance which was more crowded, I didn't see to many people dancing, all in all I enjoyed the day even though it was like going through a maze to get there and find parking. lol
 

Janni

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We were there all day Saturday aswell. I loved Carlos Cruz...like you say his "Hector Acosta" was great. I found him very entertaining.
Lots of good salsa mucic and latin food. The chimichongas were excellent!!
Hey....how many boxes of Kraft dinner crackers did you get??????? Ja ja ja. :cheeky:
 

tarrantino

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The only problem that I have is that there is never any Dominican food. The one year that they did have Dominican food, there were setting up as I was leaving and I missed out.

I got a tamale, churros and a piece of fried dough that had cheese inside, didn't catch the name of it but boy was it "yummy"

We got four boxes of the crackers, 2 for each of us lol, but the real funny part was the folks that had 6 or 8.