MEDIA ALERT FOR THE MCMICHAEL'S MOONLIGHT GALA IN KLEINBURG

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The McMichael Canadian Art Collection to host its 2nd annual premier fundraising event, Moonlight Gala 2013! 

Jazz singer Holly Cole to perform at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection's Moonlight Gala

WHAT: Moonlight Gala 2013 

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will host the second annual Moonlight Gala, a memorable evening of gourmet cuisine, curated libations, and dancing under the stars on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Entertainment will be headlined by internationally acclaimed jazz chanteuse Holly Cole, singing fan favourites and some new songs from her latest album, NIGHT, on an open air stage. Visit the gala website for more information:
www.mcmichael.com/moonlightgala

Single tickets, $350
Group Packages (10 tickets), $3,000

Tickets may be purchased at mcmichaelmoonlightgala2013.eventbrite.ca
or by calling 905.893.1121 ext. 2207 or toll free 1.888.213.1121
 
WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 7:00PM - midnight

WHERE: McMichael Canadian Art Collection located at 10365 Islington Avenue, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in Vaughan.

WHO: This unforgettable evening features internationally acclaimed jazz chanteuse Holly Cole, dancing under the stars and an irresistible silent auction. Guests will be treated to culinary delights especially designed for the evening by Chef Jamie Kennedy. There will also be wine tasting, a scotch bar and a martini bar curated by Via Allegro Ristorante.  

WHY: Proceeds of this event support excellence in interactive and accessible educational programming and inspirational exhibitions at the McMichael, creating a lasting impact on Canadian art and culture now and in the future. The McMichael is the only major gallery devoted exclusively to collecting Canadian art.

About the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an agency of the Government of Ontario and acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. It is the foremost venue in the country showcasing the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. In addition to touring exhibitions, its permanent collection consists of almost 6,000 artworks by Canadian artists, including paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. The gallery is located at 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan. For more information: www.mcmichael.com.
 

MEDIA INTERESTED IN COVERING CONTACT:

Stephen Weir
publicist
stephen@stephenweir.com
416-489-5868
or
Wendy Campbell
Manager, Media Relations and Online Presence
905.893.1121 ext. 2201
wcampbell@mcmichael.com 

Scotiabank Extends its Title Sponsorship of Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival for three years

The 46^th Annual Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival returns with improvements to the Grand Parade route and an expanded list of events

Images from the May 21st Media Launch for the Carnival
Top - Pooja Handa CP 24
left - singer Dan Hill
right MPP Laura Albanese

May 28, 2013  (Toronto) The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival kicked off today with music and dancing at the Ontario Science Centre.  MPP Laura Albanese, (York South-Weston) Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport helped unveil the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival 2013 campaign this morning. 

The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival will run from July 9, 2013 to August 4, 2013, and once again bring the culture of the Caribbean to over a million spectators in downtown Toronto. The public launch will take place on July 9, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Toronto's Nathan Phillip's Square, where dancers, musicians, and calypso singers will get the city into the Carnival spirit.

"The funding from our sponsors means that the Festival can continue to deliver new and exciting events again this year,” said Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival CEO Denise Herrera-Jackson.  “We are changing how the big parade will be run due to the construction on the CNE grounds which will give more opportunities for spectators inside the park grounds to see our colourful parade.  Once again, funds raised at our events will be donated to four community charities – The Children's Breakfast Club, The Caribbean Children's Foundation, Prostate Cancer Canada and Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario.”

“In 2008, we became title sponsor of the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival -- the largest North American Caribbean festival of its kind.  I’m proud to say that once again, Scotiabank has extended our partnership for another three years,” said Christine Williams, Scotiabank Vice President, Toronto East District. “This partnership started an exciting new chapter for Scotiabank because the Caribbean is where the Bank’s international story began.”

“For the fourth year, we are happy to sponsor the Ontario Science Centre Innovative Costume Award which recognizes innovation in costume design,” said Lesley Lewis, CEO of the Ontario Science Centre. “There’s a foundation of science behind the beauty and creativity of each and every costume. From the mathematics involved in the design, the physics involved in how the costumes move to the mechanics and engineering involved in the structural integrity for the larger, more elaborate pieces.”

The Toronto waterfront Carnival parade, taking place on August 3rd, is expected to draw over a million people down to Toronto’s CNE grounds. This year the staging area for the 16,000 costumed masqueraders and floats is being moved to the north-end of the CNE property.  The parade will travel the width of the CNE grounds before entering Lakeshore Blvd, giving the festival more space to accommodate spectators.

Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival events include:

• Junior Carnival Parade - July 20, 2013: The first big event, the Junior Carnival Parade, will take place at Downsview Park. In 2012, over 2,500 children performed for the judges and played Mas along the streets of the Downsview Park. Chevrolet supports the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Junior Carnival Parade.
• Festival Cup Match - July 20, 2013:  Sport fans will want to watch the Canadian Rugby League take on the Jamaica Rugby League at Lamport Stadium. This is the third year for the Festival match – the Canadian team remains undefeated. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.
• NEW FREE EVENT: The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Summertime BBQ JULY 25,  2013: Food, Soca music, costumes, and Moko Jumbies at the Eglinton Square Shopping Centre (Eglinton East / Victoria Park).
• The Annual Gala - July 26, 2013: The Annual Gala, a formal wear party to honour the rich history of the festival and to sample the Caribbean arts, will take place at the Liberty Grand Ballroom on the CNE grounds.
• Monarch Contest - July 28, 2013 Ontario’s best Calypso performers compete to see who will wear the crown as this country’s top Calypso singer. Evening competition to be held at the Chinese Cultural Centre’s P C Ho Theatre in Scarborough.
• The King and Queen Contest - August 1, 2013: This nighttime event showcases the elaborate costumes, which will be worn by the Kings and Queens in the Grand Parade. Due to overwhelming demand, the seating for Lamport Stadium is being increased to accommodate spectators at this year’s King And Queen competition.
• Pan Alive - August 2, 2013: Pan Alive is the largest outdoor steel pan orchestra competition in North America.  Over a dozen orchestras from Ontario and Quebec will compete in an evening battle of the bands at Lamport Stadium.
• THE GRAND PARADE - August 3, 2013: Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd. 10am – 6pm. Rain or Shine!
• Beyond Lime August 4, 2013: Music. Food. Performances. Traditional end to the Caribbean festival.

About Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival

The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, and revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 46th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee oversees the running of North America's largest outdoor festival.

Corporate sponsors of this year's festival include: Scotiabank, Chevrolet, The Toronto Star, CTV, CP-24, FLOW fm, The Canadian Federal Government, The Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, Tourism Toronto, The Greater Toronto Airports Authority, the Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Public Library, Eglinton Square Mall, and the Liberty Grand.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $47 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

For more information about the programmes and events, please visit the festival's official website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The Festival Office is located at 19 Waterman Avenue. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608;

Email: info@torontocaribbeancarnival.com.

For media inquires:

Stephen Weir

Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Publicist

Phone 416-489-5868

Cell: 416-801-3101

Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com

Sheena Findlay

Scotiabank

Cell: 647-628-3501

Email: Sheena.findlay@scotiabank.com

Guardian Brotherhood formerly complains about two senior York Region Police officers

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MEDIA ALERT

 The disturbing Police Services case of Dameian Muirhead continues in Aurora

MAY 23rd UPDATE:  The hearing scheduled for Thursday has been postponed for at least two weeks. Hearing officer considering wheither or not he should step down

May 20, 2013 .... The Guardian Brotherhood, a newly formed fraternal organization comprised of black uniformed provincial correctional officers, OPP Officers, and Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services civilian employees, has filed a formal complaint to the Office of the Independent Police Review Director. The Brotherhood has made a complaint about York Regional Police Detective McRobbie and Inspector Rouse, over testimony made at an ongoing Police Disciplinary Hearing against officer Dameian Muirhead, which is set to resume Tuesday morning in Aurora.

" On May 3, 2013, I attended the disciplinary hearing for constable Dameian Muirhead. The hearing was being held by York Region Police," wrote Keith Hassell, the head of the Guardian Brotherhood. "During said hearing, lead detective investigator Detective McRobbie stated that he attended the provincial court to observe and report on the threatening charges that Constable Muirhead laid against a Mr. Dugay. Mr Dugay had filed a complaint against Constable Muirhead for the arrest and Detective McRobbie was assigned by the Chief of Police to investigate. Detective McRobbie admitted (in the disciplinary hearing) that he reviewed the court file without lawful authority. Further Detective McRobbie interfered with the court of justice by suggesting to the Crown that the charges be withdrawn without any lawful authority."

The Guardian Brotherhood has also filed a police complaint against Inspector Rouse, who, like McRobbie, is also a member of the York Regional Police Force.  Inspector Rouse is the hearing officer in the hearing concerning York Region Police officer Damaien Muirhead. The Guardian Brotherhood state in their declaration that when the admissions were made by Detective McRobbie in the hearing, "Inspector Rouse decided that he wouldn't investigate, but suggested that it was outside the hearing (jurisdiction)."

Dameian Muirhead is a Jamaican Canadian police officer with ten years sterling service with the York Region Force. He is, in part, accused of misconduct over an investigation where racial slurs were yelled at him at a drunken farm party where a woman had been run over by a vehicle. As the Toronto Star reported "oddly, Muirhead, in part, is accused of not properly investigating the racial taunts made against him." He is also charged for not picking up a leather coat owned by Mr Dugay. The coat fell off a motorcycle when Officer Muirhead was checking its plate. 

What: Officer Dameian Muirhead's Discipline Hearing. 
The hearing is open to the media and the public.   
IT is expected that supporters of Dameian will attend the hearing. 
The Brotherhood is expected to attend the hearing on Thursday. 
Stephen Weir will not be in the court until Wednesday.

Who:       Officer Dameian and his lawyer, Courtney Betty will be in the hearing before Inspector Rouse.

When: May 21, 22 and 23 - hearing begins at 9.30 am

Where: 100 John West Way in the town of Aurora

Why:        This is a case of racial prejudice against a Christian man who did as the Bible says, he turned the other check when called a Nigger and many other foul names while investigating the drunken York Region farm party.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Stephen Weir

Stephen Weir & Associates | stephen@stephenweir.com
2482 Yonge Street, Unit 45032, Toronto, ONT  M4P 3E3
Tel: 416-489-5868 | cell: 416-801-3101
 twitter: sweirweir

A Publicist's prayer two days before his BIG press conference

To the PR Gods up there in the always blue skies

All knowing Creators (take your pick), please please please don't forget I have a presser on Tuesday morning. It is a good news conference at the Science Centre in Toronto; it is all about the coming Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. You know, new programmes, new supporters, exciting events and of course calypso singing, pan music and lotsa people in Mas costumes.

It should be a winner, a lot of positive RSVPs so far. But you know it has been a strange news week here in the Big Smoke, and I am going to need some Divine Intervention to keep the media's eyes on my PR fries!  So:

• Please make Rob Ford keep off CFRB and stay at his cottage until after the last costume has been shown.
• Please make sure no more Somalian drug dealers offer to sell any more cell phone videos until after the steel pans have been loaded back onto the truck.
• Please make sure Premier Wynn doesn't fire anyone until the last Calypso song has been sung.
• Please make sure Stephen Harper doesn't decide to talk to the media about Mike Duffy until he is in South America on Wednesday.
• Please make sure Stephen Harper doesn't decide to talk about today departure of  Nigel Wright (the $90,000 cheque writing chief of staff) until he is in South America on Wednesday.
• Please don't let Andrea Horwath force an election on Tuesday  (or for that matter not until after our parade is over )

AND FINALLY MY FINE SIRS AND MADAMS, NO MORE EARTHQUAKES!

http://20minutesoffame.blogspot.ca/2013/05/kick-off-press-conference-for.html

KICK OFF PRESS CONFERENCE FOR SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL

MEDIA ALERT

Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Heats up Toronto

Major change to the Grand Parade route to increase viewing opportunities. New Festival events. Mas Costume Fashion Show

Tuesday, May 21st 11.30 am – 12.30 pm

May 13, 2013 (Toronto) –  Media only is invited to join MPP Laura Albanese (Tourism, Culture and Sport) at the official media launch for this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The York South-Weston MPP will be joined at the podium with new and returning corporate and media sponsors, and festival executives at the ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE.

What: The Festival Management Committee, members of the Toronto Mas Band Association and The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes, will be releasing key information about this year’s Caribbean Carnival.

Why: There have been major venue changes and programme additions to this year’s three week carnival. As well, there are new corporate sponsors and a new Caribbean media sponsor supporting the Carnival this year.

Who:  Speakers include: Laura Albanese, MPP for York South- Weston and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Leslie Lewis, Ontario Science Centre, Singer Dan Hill, Christine Williams, Vice President, Toronto East District Scotiabank, Bob Hepburn Toronto Star columnist and TV personality Pooja Handa (CP24).

Entertainment / Photo Op Soca Artist – CONNECTOR, Solmon Cupid's Steelband Orchestra, Toronto Mas Band Association - Costumes parade

When: Press event 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Where: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE.
Free Parking if you notify me

For more information about the programmes and events, please visit the festival’s official website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The Festival Office is located at 19 Waterman Avenue, Toronto. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608; Fax: 416-391-5693;

Email: info@ torontocaribbeancarnival.com. Stephen Weir Festival Publicist. Phone 416-489-5868
Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com

Canada's best landscape art, Holly Cole, Marci Ien and award winning chef all part of Moonlight Gala at the McMichael Gallery

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Holly Cole To Headline McMichael Gallery's Moonlight Gala June 8th

Holly Cole to appear at the Moonlight Gala

May 13, 2013 Kleinburg, ON – The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will host the second annual Moonlight Gala, a memorable evening of gourmet cuisine, curated libations, and dancing under the stars on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Entertainment will be headlined by internationally acclaimed jazz chanteuse Holly Cole, singing fan favourites and some new songs from her latest album, NIGHT, on an open air stage specially created on the grounds of the McMichael for the event.
A self-professed night owl, Cole is anticipating a magical evening of art and festivity: “The McMichael and the Group of Seven represented there have been an inspiration to me and so many other Canadians for years. I'm thrilled to be able to offer my voice for this wonderful event and I look forward to an inspired evening under the stars and moon.”
Marci Ien, co-host of CTV’s national morning show, Canada AM, will act as the evening’s emcee. Along with dining and dancing, guests will have a chance to bid on outstanding original artwork, generously donated by leading contemporary artists. The Gala Silent Auction features works by Charles Pachter, whose pop images are icons of Canadian art, and by internationally renowned photographer, Yuri Dojc, among others.
Chef Jamie Kennedy, known for his innovative and sustainable approach to Canadian cuisine will provide Gala-goers with a unique gastronomic experience. Award-winning Toronto landmark, Via Allegro Ristorante, holder of the world’s largest scotch collection, will also be on hand with an array of wine and spirits, including a scotch bar and martini bar.
"On June 8th, the McMichael will shine with all its natural beauty and magnificent art, as we transform the gallery and the grounds to celebrate the Moonlight Gala,” said Tina Tehranchian, McMichael Trustee and Event Chair of the fundraiser. “This will be an enchanted evening and a chance to fall in love with the McMichael all over again, while showing your support for Canadian art and culture."
Proceeds from the event will be used to create a lasting impact on Canadian art and culture by supporting excellence in educational programming and inspiring exhibitions at the McMichael.

EVENT DETAILS:

What: McMichael Moonlight Gala 2013
When: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m. – midnight
Where: McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg
Attire: Elegant chic
Tickets may be purchased online at mcmichaelmoonlightgala2013.eventbrite.ca or by calling 905.893.1121 ext. 2207
Single tickets, $350
Group Packages (10 tickets), $3,000

About the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an agency of the Government of Ontario and acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. It is the foremost venue in the country showcasing the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. In addition to touring exhibitions, its permanent collection consists of almost 6,000 artworks by Canadian artists, including paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. The gallery is located on 100 acres of northern landscape and hiking trails at 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan.

For more information: www.mcmichael.com.
For more information on the Gala: www.mcmichael.com/moonlightgala

Moonlight Gala Media Contact

Stephen Weir
416.489.5868 or 416.801.3101
stephen@stephenweir.com

McMichael Canadian Art Collection Media Contact
Wendy Campbell
Media Relations and Online Presence Manager
905.893.1121 ext. 2201
wcampbell@mcmichael.com

MEDIA INVITE TO ATTEND SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL PRESS CONFERENCE

THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

MEDIA LAUNCH FOR SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL IS SET FOR MAY 21st.
Dancers in costume. Speakers. Important news about the Festival. Pan artistes.
Ontario Science Centre
Free Parking

BTW: Actual presser from 11.45 to 12.20.
You must RSVP with me: stephen@stephenweir.com

MEDIA ALERT FOR COMING EVENTS EDITORS, ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIETY EDITORS

Attention: Events Editors. Arts / Entertainment Editors

Marci Ien

McMichael Canadian Art Collection

The 2nd annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s premier fundraising event, Moonlight Gala, will be held under the stars, the evening of June 8^th.  The event will feature jazz chanteuse Holly Cole and the food of culinary expert Chef Jamie Kennedy. Host of the evening is Canada AM's Marci Ien.

One of the highlights of the evening will be the Scotch Bar. Via Allegro Ristorante, a Toronto award-winning landmark restaurant returns to the Gala, inviting guests to sample a wonderful array of Curated Libations:  Wine Tasting, Scotch Bar, and Martini Bar, featuring the  “Moonlight Vodka Martini”.

The gallery is expecting over 500 people to attend this special evening. Single seat tickets are $350. Proceeds of this event support excellence in interactive and accessible educational programming and inspirational exhibitions, creating a lasting impact on Canadian art and culture now and in the future.

About the McMichael Canadian Art Collection 
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an agency of the Government of Ontario and acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. It is the foremost venue in the country showcasing the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. In addition to touring exhibitions, its permanent collection consists of almost 6,000 artworks by Canadian artists, including paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. The gallery is located at 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan. For more information: www.mcmichael.com

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For pre-event interviews and to cover the Moonlight gala please contact Stephen Weir, event publicist, 416-489-5868, stephen@stephenweir.com. http://moonlightgala.mcmichael.com/

King of Trinidad Carnival is now running the Caribbean Carnival parade in Toronto

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Experienced hand at the wheel of Toronto’s Carnival. Curtis Eustace now the Parade Manager

Curtis Eustace

 Toronto, ON, 05.01.2013 – The Festival Management Committee announced today that Curtis Eustace has been named the Parade Operations Manager for this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.  The Parade annually attracts over 1-million spectators and participants.

Curtis Eustace is an experience parade organizer, cultural event promoter and participant in Carnival style events in Toronto and throughout the Caribbean.  He replaces long-time parade manager Sam Lewis who retired at the end of the 2012 festival.

Mr. Eustace is the founder and bandleader of two very successful Mas Bands in Toronto - Carnival Nationz and the All Spice Mas Band.  He has been an integral member of the Toronto Mas Band Association for over a decade, and was founding board member of the Festival Management Committee (the non-profit board that oversees the annual Toronto festival).

In 2012 Mr. Eustace was named as one of the top 50 persons of Caribbean Heritage living in Canada and promoting Caribbean culture.  Mr. Eustace is revered in Trinidad, the birthplace of the Carnival parade.  He has won the title of King of Carnival of Trinidad and Tobago a record nine times!  As well Mr. Eustace has promoted and managed large scale concerts and cultural events in Toronto.

“ This is a key appointment for the festival,” explained festival CEO Denise Herrera-Jackson. “Curtis responsible for the efficient planning and execution of the Grand Parade for the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the execution of the of Junior Carnival Parade as well.  Curtis will make sure that all of the bands get out on the parade route and that we put on the BEST show that Toronto is ever going to see!”

The Junior Parade will be held Saturday July 20^th at Downsview Park in North Toronto.  The Grand Parade will be held on Saturday August 3 along Toronto’s Lakeshore Blvd.

About Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival

The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 46th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee oversees the running of North America’s largest outdoor festival.

Corporate sponsors of this year’s festival include: Scotiabank, The Toronto Star, CTV, CP-24, FLOW fm, The Canadian Federal Government, The Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, The Government of Canada, Tourism Toronto, The Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Ontario Place, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Public Library, Liberty Grand, and Grace Kennedy Foods.

For more information about the programmes and events, please visit the festival’s official website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The Festival Office is now located at 19 Waterman Avenue. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608; Fax: 416-391-5693; Email: info@ torontocaribbeancarnival.com.  Media Info: Stephen Weir Festival Publicist. Phone 416-489-5868 Cell: 416-801-3101 Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com