Milkfest kidfusion

http://loguelikevogue.blogspot.com/2006/08/i-was-recording-engineer-once.html

what if kids ran the world?
kids DO come first at milkfest, even though the festival is named after the sponsor.

KIDFUSION is a blast man. i have helped many a four track jam get recorded into garage band, and it has been really fun.

(today, i brought my tuner. nevermind harmonics, that strat has GOT to step in line).

more l8r.

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Hi Kim.

Thanks for the kind note! You were fantastic and (my God) did we work you!

I would be more than happy to give you a reference. Please feel free use me as a reference for future and if you would like a letter, just write something up and email it to me (you know better what you'd like me to say!). I'll happily add my 2 cents worth, put it on letterhead and sign.All the best.Chris.-- Expect Theatre / Spark Productions

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Dear KIDfusion Artistic Director,
Via info@expect.org
EXPECT Theatre
The Case Goods Warehouse
Building 74
Studio 208
The Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
Toronto, ON
M5A 3C4

Dear Chris,

Sorry I missed you and Laura at the wrap party. I would have like the chance to say “Congratulations on a really fantastic art installation at Harbourfront Centre!” I enjoyed working in the Lakeside Terrace during your multi-media initative, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Milkfest!

Some of MY favourite moments were 1) when Vanessa wrote EADGBE while I was working in volunteer registration chaos and had to use spit on my finger to wipe off the extra letter she jotted on her hand in error, 2) the guitar playing teenager guy rapping, “Yo, I want some free milk” and all the other clever rhymes while a female beauty of voice and face accompanied with her rich laughing thoughts, over the rhythm that Mical made with the technology itself, and 3) the crazy many kid number where I passed the mic around to shy kids asking each their name. What was YOUR favourite part of the festival???

How would you feel about providing me some kind of blurb of reference? Would Liz or Micah or others? As you know I am hoping for future art workshop presentations or podcast opportunites at Harbourfront and I welcome your support or advice…

Thanks again for inventing KIDfusion. I had a blast, tattooed even!

Milkfest jam

and scrambled eggs?

a FRIED egg? and a boiled egg and an easter egg and a whatever egg, i'll take one of each. Sho Mo and Monkey Bunch were really fun singing about breakfast feed (and there's free food for staff tonite) and 1313 ppl participated at the dan zanes dance party.

my dancing shoes are v. SHINY! did you have fun?

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1) i am delighted to have bragging rights that an artist facilitator called in sick at kidfusion and i filled in.

2) i am proud of the fact that i did indeed sing one entire number at the jam party, even though it was just to j (who did NOT break out HER geetar as promised)

3) wasn't it nice that jeremy bought me a stella and wants to get together with me to jam?

4) after that second beer i am afraid i pinned my rough notes and marketing loot for the networking meeting with the publicity guru i am seeking TO THE STAFF BULLETIN BOARD. ack. what a weirdo...

5) after mr. management now kissed j on the lips in greeting calling her my dove, i sang along to she's no lady she's my wife... surely the rumours this year will be a little kinder than those past?

"hot is the new black."
i really miss my harbourfront friends. not to mention the programs themselves...

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umen EkhMongolia’s world-renowned National Song and Dance Ensemble features virtuoso khoomi throat singers, traditional Mongol Tsaam masked dancers. and morin huur horse-head fiddle players. Experience songs and dance from the time of Genghis Khan to present day Mongolia in this not-to-be-missed Canadian premiere!
KIDfusionExpect Theatre (Toronto)Make your mark on the Milk Festival! Podcast, paint on the walls, record music, create a group piece of art...unleash your creativity and express your festival experience in this interactive, get-your-hands-on-it, art installation extravaganza!

Milkfest 2006

note: i have already volunteered as a workshop assistant for Milkfest in the hopes i can see SHO MO AND THE MONKEY BUNCH a bunch! when i'm telling people about them (and handing out milkfest flyers) i rave about how much i loved them at hillside. especially the song about environmentally friendly ponies!!!!
Kids' music that won't drive parents insane! Join these Toronto rockers for what Eye Weekly calls "a veritable romper room of Sgt. Pepper-ed brass marches, honky-tonk nursery rhymes and monkey-funk. Fun for the whole family, honestly." Toronto Star Stage, 30 min No Tickets required!
Sun May 21 11:30am 4:30pm
Mon May 22 11:00am, 1:00pm
Sat May 27 11:00am, 1:00pm
Sun May 28 11:00am, 1:30pm
More Information at the Monkey Bunch website!

AND, DON'T MISS DAN ZANES!
Milk Festival Birthday Party!Celebrate all of the magic of the past 25 years with Dan—former lead singer and songwriter for the legendary rock and roll band The Del Fuegos—and his band for cool concert and all-ages dance party! Tired of syrupy, repetitive kids' music? Dan's rockin' tunes will have the whole family grooving and singing along!Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage, 60 minTickets required; book now!
Sun May 21, 3:30pm Mon May 22, 3:00pm

Remember the Music With Bite?



DON'T FORGET! there's no ticket required for their show

The International Milk Festival!

Habourfront Centre, Toronto Toronto Star Stage

- 2 shows a day!!

May 21st (11:30am and 4:30pm)

22nd (11am and 1pm)

27th (11am and 1:00)

28th (11:00am and 1:30pm) http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/milk/programmes/alpha/sho.php

Milk Festival Information Hotline: 416-973-4000 (I heard on a recent podcast that it is $12.50 per monkey but that gets you a pass into the whole day of shows and fun at the Festival)

Artist Residency vs. a Temp Craft Studio

don't you think harbourfront should have papermaking residency or something? it would be so perfect in the heat from the glass blowing and pottery. a LOT like Arizona.

i know, i'll do it!
could i start with the zoom room or something?
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The Craft Studio at Harbourfront Centre Residency Programme
Hot Glass / Metal / Ceramics / Textiles
Founded in 1974 The Craft Studio is a unique Canadian institution that assists recent graduates and emerging craftspeople to establish professional careers; and exposes the public to the world of contemporary craft through residencies, exhibitions, workshops, lectures and classes.
Melanie EganCoordinatorCraft Studio at Harbourfront CentreContact: 416-973-4963 or rmegan@harbourfront.on.ca
Residencies are designed to assist and promote recent graduates and emerging craftspeople by providing time, facilities, professional development programmes and resources to create and develop work. Talent and commitment are encouraged in a community that advocates contemporary craft expression. The Craft Studio residency programme acts as a stepping stone between school and a professional career. It contributes to public education by providing a venue where the public can observe craftspeople at work