TAPA Membership: Discount Tickets to Smile, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts

The graduating students of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts are performing in their final production of the college program at the end of July. RAPA would like to offer a ticket discount to TAPA members of $11 a ticket (that’s a 50% savings), available day of the show at the box office; to redeem, purchasers just need to identify themselves as TAPA members.

Smile - Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Marvin Hamlisch.
DATES: July 28-August 1 at 8 p.m., August 1 at 2 p.m.
TICKET PRICE: $22.00* (TAPA DISCOUNT: $11.00 tickets, walk up/day of)
VENUE: Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst Street, Toronto
BOX OFFICE: (416) 872-1111 or www.ticketmaster.ca

SYNOPSIS: Smile is a wickedly funny musical send-up of beauty pageants with music by award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line, The Goodbye Girl) and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman (Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast). Set in the summer of 1985, Smile revolves around the backstage shenanigans of the fictional California Young American Miss Beauty Pageant. Scandal erupts as 16 contenders scheme to upstage one another in their battle for the title and pageant coordinator –- and one-time runner-up –- Brenda Freelander faces her own 30-something demons.

Job Posting: Bilingual Program Assistants, Ontario Arts Council

Bilingual Program Assistants
FILE # 04-09 (Visual and Media Arts Program Assistant)
FILE # 05-09 (Touring and Compass Program Assistant)

The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded arm’s-length agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Culture whose primary purpose is to award grants to professional artists and arts organizations.

The Program Assistant positions provide key administrative support to the Ontario Arts Council’s granting processes by being responsible for data entry, sorting and filing, mass mailings and correspondence, cheque requisitioning, making hotel, travel and meal arrangements for meetings, answering general inquiries by phone or e-mail, uploading information to the web, and taking notes and running audio-visual equipment during the panels, all of which needs to be completed within tight deadlines.

The ideal candidates have two to three years relevant administrative experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, look for ways to improve on efficiency through multi-tasking, have a keen eye for detail and find this work satisfying.  This combined with the ability to communicate in a professional demeanor and work well independently as well as with others is essential.  Proficiency with Word and Excel and in verbal and written French at the advanced level is a requirement.  Knowledge and experience in the arts a plus

Salary is commensurate on experience, minimum is $37,760 annually.  We provide a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume, by July 24, 2009 to: Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, 151 Bloor St. West, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5S 1T6.  Please specify the FILE # of the competition to which you are applying.

Email: OACjobs@arts.on.ca

The Ontario Arts Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and values diversity in the workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Posting: Managing Director, The National Arts Centre English Theatre

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Peter Hinton, you will play an integral role in contributing to the building of a powerful and inspirational Theatre Company for Canada. The appropriate candidate should be well known to Canadian English Theatre Communities, bring an in depth knowledge of the Canadian theatre landscape,  including Canadian dramatic works and key artists and above all demonstrate a real passion for the vision of a national theatre.

Experience in producing and presenting theatre, touring, sound financial management and accounting skills, knowledge of theatre sector collective agreements, experience as a Managing are the necessary prerequisites for this position. You are invited to visit our website for more details about this exciting opportunity with Canada’s National Arts Centre:

www.NAC-CNA.com

Comprehensive medical and leave benefits and membership within the Superannuation pension plan are included. Annual salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

Event: August Stimulus Package, Yonge-Dundas Square

Summer is still sizzling at Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) in August.  Check out their portfolio of artists at Global Grooves or enjoy a frugal film under the stars with Adrenaline Rush. Don’t break the piggy bank to put together a great outing.

GLOBAL GROOVES
Friday, 8-10pm
FREE ADMISSION
Everyone qualifies for enjoyment assistance at GLOBAL GROOVES, a carnival of world delights, every Friday night. This is one concert series that guarantees a rump-shakin’ good time!

August 7 – Funkadesi
The 5-time winner of the Chicago Music Awards, Funkadesi’s worldly sound and positive vibe makes for an exceptional musical force.  Each band member adds a unique cultural and musical contribution to create one unifying sound and vision.  The diverse multi-ethnic communities within the band will translate well to Toronto audiences.

“Funkadesi really knows how to get a crowd going. I can’t say enough how energizing this band is. There’s a lot of funk in that desi!” – Barack Obama

August 14 – Pavlov’s Dogs Orchestra
This award winning, energetic band offers an extraordinary style of rock with distinct cultural influences. Pavlov’s Dogs Orchestra (PDO) is a musical assortment that attracts mathematical listeners and classic rock fans alike. Winners of “People’s Choice – World Fusion” at the Independent Music Awards in 2009, PDO delivers an animated performance that leaves the audience wanting more every time.

ADRENALINE RUSH
Tuesdays at Sunset
FREE ADMISSION
CITY CINEMA is back for another year of silver screen action with ADRENALINE RUSH. Head over to YDS every Tuesday at sunset and grab the edge of a seat for each free screening.

July 4 – Cast Away (2000)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Staring Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt
Tom Hanks plays Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose fast paced existence abruptly ends when a plane crash leaves him the sole survivor on a remote island. As Chuck struggles to survive, he finds that his own personal journey has only just begun…

See the Trailer!

August 11 – Gladiator (2000)
Directed by Ridley Scott
Staring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix
Maximus (Crowe), a successful general, is exiled by Commodus (Phoenix) the envious heir to the throne. Returning to Rome in slavery, Maximus is forced to fight as a Gladiator.  He uses his training  to challenge Commodus, avenge his family’s murder, and win the admiration of the Roman people.

See the Trailer!

SPECIAL EVENTS
Yonge-Dundas Square is proud to play host to the hottest cultural and community festivals all
summer long.

August 1 & 2 – Toronto Turkish Festival
The Toronto Turkish Festival celebrates Turkish culture through music, exhibitions, arts, crafts, dance, shows and delicious food. Organized by the Canadian Turkish Friendship Community, the Festival invites you to a delightful two days, during which you can taste the colors of Türkiye!

August 9 – Incredible India
Celebrate India Day at Yonge-Dundas Square!  This free daylong event will offer delicious Indian food, costumes, jewellery and a variety of cultural shows by different states of India.

August 14 & 15 – Filipinos Making Waves Festival
Filipinos Making Waves Festival takes a bow as a two-day cultural extravaganza at the heart of Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square.  The weekend puts the spotlight on Philippines, featuring its vibrant and colourful culture with outdoor performances and ethnic booths. The fun-filled entertainment schedule promises to be a memorable treat for all.

Admission is FREE to all events presented by YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE!
Programming is subject to change.
For more information click here.

Job Posting: Director of Social Enterprise, Centre for Social Innovation

About the Centre for Social Innovation

The Centre for Social Innovation is a social enterprise with a mission to spark, connect and support new ideas that are making positive change in the world. We do this by providing shared space and services, acting as a community centre for social innovators, and helping to launch new entrepreneurial and collaborative projects.

About the Centre for Social Innovation’s Director of Social Enterprise

This is a rare and exciting senior position at the Centre for Social Innovation. The Director of Social Enterprise has the opportunity to play an instrumental role in evolving the social enterprise space in Toronto and Ontario. We have secured funding for a part-time contract, but the right person will turn this into a full time position and will quickly grow a social enterprise program for Toronto.

The Director of Social Enterprise will assume responsibility for the delivery of the Enterprising Non-Profits Program (www.socialinnovation.ca/enp). ENP is a social enterprise capacity-building and granting program created to seed and support social enterprise.

The Director of Social Enterprise will also assume responsibility for planning the development of a social enterprise incubator in Toronto. If successful, this incubator will weave together existing programs and introduce new initiatives that fill gaps and support the needs of Toronto’s emerging social enterprise sector.

We seek an extraordinary individual who is part left brain and part right brain, part project manager and part entrepreneur.

How do you know if you are right for the job?

• Have you run a social enterprise?
• Do you have any idea what this term really means?
• Do you know what goes into making a social enterprise come to life?
• Have you struggled in the nonprofit sector long enough to really get what it takes to be successful?
• Do you have initiative? Do you get things done?
• Can you conceptualize a project from start to finish?
• Are you a project management control freak that really owns a program?
• Does fundraising come naturally to you?
• Are you a natural networker?
• Do you get it?
• Are you passionate about social change?
• Do you have the context?
• Are you charming?
• Can you hold people’s attention and convince them of great things?

We want to work with outrageously fun, socially committed and truly professional people who take tremendous pride in their work and want to make social change in the process… is this you?

Practically, the Work Responsibilities:

• Deliver the ENP-Toronto 2009 Program
• Liaise with funders
• Promote the program
• Plan and deliver social enterprise skills training workshops
• Support funding applicants
• Develop a post-grant coaching program
• Lead a program evaluation strategy
• Fundraise for 2010 and beyond
• Lead the development of a comprehensive social enterprise incubation program
• Deliver and coordinate the delivery of workshops seminars and coaching services
• Liaise with potential investors in the incubator
• Assist social enterprises to thrive
• This project is still in its start up phase, thus it will take whatever it takes

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience managing a social enterprise – experience on both the nonprofit and business side will be essential
• Project management skills
• Presentation and communication skills
• Capacity to handle a million things
• Enthusiasm and energy
• Fundraising experience
• Sound judgment and comfort working autonomously
• A low-stress attitude in a complex environment
• Willingness to do whatever it takes…Zero attitude!!

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Salary: This is a part-time position, over a 9 month period, with a reasonable likelihood of becoming full time. Salary is commensurate with experience.  This position will report to the Executive Director.

Submit your cover letter and resume by Wednesday, July 29 to:

Colleen Diamond, Executive Assistant
Centre for Social Innovation
215 Spadina Ave, Suite 120
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
colleen@socialinnovation.ca

For more information about the Centre for Social Innovation visit: www.socialinnovation.ca.