Indigenous and Native Canadian and more South Asian art and culture will also be highlighted at TD Mosaic Aug 11-12, 2017

TD Mosaic – South Asian Festival of Mississauga in its 12^th year brings its biggest line up ever. The festival theme, ”Ekta” (oneness and Unity) celebrates the spirit of Canada’s 150^th by showcasing over 200 artists and performers on two stages at the Celebration Square in the heart of Mississauga. The artists are A list Bollywood, Folk and Popular musicians and singers both international and local. Three of the performers have received highest national arts awards in their countries equivalent to Order of Canada. That includes, Padma Shri Award winner , Kailash Kher from India,  TamghaHusneKarkardigi, Bushra Ansari and Jawed Bashir from Pakistan. From the Academy award winning team of musicians from Life of Pi, Anwar Khurshid joins us with a unique selection of Canadian International artists. Also in the lineup are Marigya, world music band and traditional folk Chhau Dance, a collaboration between Indian High Commission Ottawa, Festival of India Ottawa and TD Mosaic Festival. Also performing for the first time on this stage is Arzoo Dance from Ottawa, Irudaya Dance and a colorful collection of artists carefully chosen for the festival. Continue reading “Padma Shri award winner, singer Kailash Kher, to headline free TD Mosaic festival on Aug 12, 2017!”

BRAMPTON, ON: Newcomers to Brampton are once again invited to participate in an awardwinning
community program. The City of Brampton is offering free, family-friendly bus tours on
August 22 and 24 to educate new residents on City-based facilities, services and history.
The program, which has been operational since 2009, is made available through a partnership
between the City’s Recreation division, Brampton Transit and Brampton Library. In March of
this year, the Newcomer Bus Tour program received the Upstart Innovation Award from the
American Library Association, which recognizes creative and innovative library programs.
During the three-hour tour, participants will:
• Visit a community centre to learn about recreation opportunities and facility amenities
• Explore one of six community library branches to discover the diverse resources
available and how to access them
• Ride a Brampton Transit bus and receive a hands-on workshop about Brampton’s
transit map, the advantages of PRESTO fare cards and when riders need a transfer
The tours are meant to be informative and entertaining, with quizzes and prizes along the way
to keep things educational and fun. Continue reading “Free Bus Tours for New Bramptonians”

The face-melting fusion orchestra is joined by Sumo Cyco August 18th for the sixth edition of the free music festival

The larger-than-life Monster Rock Orchestra is back this summer and ready to rock Garden Square in Brampton August 18. Featuring seasoned performers from across the GTA, the orchestra joins forces with sensational rock and pop tunes to create an unforgettable, face-melting show that leaves audiences screaming for more. Expect your favourite singles from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and onwards – all combined with a massive live orchestra, stunning vocalists, and face-melting lasers. This year, in celebration of Canada 150, the Monster Rock Orchestra is honouring Canadian talent with the inclusion of hit songs from Steppenwolf, Bryan Adams, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more. Following a headlining performance at Yonge Dundas Square, the act will all come together at Garden Square to prove that hit songs + orchestra + lasers = #facemelting.

“We’ll be bringing high-energy live shows, jaw-dropping laser lights, and spectacular arrangements of modern and classic Top 40’s hits performed by some of the best musicians in the GTA,” says Executive Director Vikas Kohli. Continue reading “Monster Rock Orchestra Set to Take Over Garden Square in Brampton for Sixth Annual Show”