A TOAST AND ROAST FOR NORMAN OTIS RICHMOND!
“There are few among us who aren’t afraid to speak their mind
publicly- and stand up for the interest of our community over and over
again. Norman is one of the few. This is how I know Norman” – Frank
Francis (The Trane Studio)
Norman "Otis" Richmond, iconic broadcaster and journalist, will be
honored for his significant contribution and commitment to the arts
and culture here in Toronto with a Toast and Roast. The Toast and
Roast will take place at the Trane Studio on Monday, May 11, 2009
beginning at 6pm. RICHMOND is the producer and host of two shows on
CKLN-FM 88.1. He began his radio career at Radio Varsity (now CIUT-FM
89.5). He quickly moved to CHIN, CFNY, CBC and
CKLN. He is the recipient of the Toronto Arts Award. He won it the
same time Karen Kane, Austin Clarke and Bruce Cockburn.
Join a list of Celebrity "roasters" which include media personalities,
artistes, social activists and other special guests: Ayinde Blake (
son of Milton Blake and film critic of CKLN’s Saturday Morning Live)
Jojo Chintoh (journalist, formerly of City TV), Spider Jones (Host of
CFRB 1010’s Spider’s Web).Clifton Joseph (CBC News: Marketplace),
Thando Hyman, (Host of the “African Woman and Family” 89.5 CIUT-FM),
Heather Kere (Host of Diasporic Music CKLN-FM 88.1), Omme Rahemtulah,
(Host of Saturday Morning Live CKLN-FM 88.1), Audrey Redman, (Honoring
the Earth CKLN 88.1), Itah Sadu, (Owner of A Different Booklist),
Alicia Sealey, (Host CHIN Caribbean Connection), Caldwell Taylor,
(Former United Nation's Ambassador for Grenada), Adam Vaughan,
(Toronto City Councilor), Sandra Whiting,(Renaissance woman) and other
surprise guests.
Your MC for the evening is the one and only Activist, Actor,
Comedienne, Calypsonian and Storyteller Henry "King Cosmos" Gomez.
Musical Guest include award winning Eddie Bullen pianist and composer,
Tiki Mercury Clark, vocalist and composer and other very special
guests.
Where: The Trane Studio 964 Bathurst Street
Info: 416-913-8197 (www.tranestudio.com) email tranestudio@gmail.com
Admission: $10 (or PWYC suggested $10)
Dinner and Show Package Available: $35 (Call The Trane Studio to
reserve- full menu is available. Space is limited so please arrive
early to avoid disappointment.)
Please Come out and show your support to Norman Otis Richmond. RSVP by
Saturday May 9, 2009. Norman.o.richmond@gmail.com &
tranestudio@gmail.com
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