MONTREAL, Jan. 22, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - In celebration
of Black History Month, Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue (BAND)
and TD present Then & Now, a series of must-see events
in Montreal and five other
Canadian cities illuminating the significant contributions African
Canadians have made to Canada's
cultural landscape.
The 2015 Then & Now series spans multiple
disciplines: theatre, concerts, exhibitions, live performances
and symposiums, with events taking place in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax. In addition to homegrown talent, this
year's series has a global perspective with artists representing
over 15 countries from Africa, the
Caribbean and Europe. The series runs primarily through
February with events starting as early as January 21st and ending on
March 6th.
"2015 marks the 10th
anniversary of the parliamentary recognition of Black History Month
in Canada," said Karen Carter, Board chair and co-founder,
BAND. "Our exciting slate of programming is a vibrant reminder of
the many ways in which Canada
continues to be nourished and enriched by the contributions of
African Canadian artists and those from the African diaspora."
"TD is proud to again celebrate Black History Month with the
Then & Now series, which has become one of the most
prominent cultural celebrations in Canada," said Marie-Hélène Philippeaux,
Group Manager Operations & Triage, TD Canada Trust, and leader
of TD's Black Community Working Committee. "In presenting this
series, TD's goal is to help established and emerging artists
further develop Black arts and culture and to celebrate the many
accomplishments of Black Canadians past and present."
The 2015 program in Montreal
includes:
- Massimadi Film Festival, featuring recent LGBT-themed
films and documentaries starring members of the African and
Caribbean communities;
- Oliver Jones: Have Fingers
Will Travel, an exhibition combining history and
music—complemented by artists paying tribute to the legendary
Montreal pianist with original
works;
- Festival FRO is a multidisciplinary event that aims to
highlight the different aspects of Black history and culture
through various media and discussions. The opening of the festival
will feature popular singer Corneille;
- Rallye Expos, organized by Vues d'Afrique and presented
at various Montreal cultural
institutions, featuring works by African and Creole artists who use
photography, mapping or painting in their creations.
Visit www.td.com/blackhistorymonth for complete program
information about TD Then & Now 2015.
About BAND
Located at 1 Lansdowne Avenue in
Toronto, BAND supports, documents
and showcases the artistic and cultural contributions of Black
artists in Canada and abroad.
BAND works to encourage dialogue among Black artists,
cultural workers and the larger society to inspire, enlighten and
educate through the arts. For more information, please visit:
www.band-rand.com.
About TD Bank Group
TD Bank Group invests in
communities in order to effect positive change in the places where
it operates and where its clients and employees live and work. In
2014, TD donated over $82 million to
support community organizations in Canada, the United
States and the United
Kingdom. In Canada, TD
focuses on education and financial literacy, creating opportunities
for young people and the environment. For more information, please
visit www.td.com/corporate-responsibility.
SOURCE TD Bank Group