Big City, Small World Events
Errol's Pick
Keep and eye out for this new voice on the R&B scene. Her latest downloadable mixtape is called ROJO and it's a winner. Check her out at Harbourfront Centre this weekend.
Saturday, February 4
Harbourfront
Save the Date...
Canada Reads
Be a part of the LIVE studio audience here at the Broadcasting Centre for Canada's favourite battle of the books, featuring this year's celebrity panelists and hosted by Q's Jian Ghomeshi.
The debates are on Monday February 6th through Thursday February 9th.
At the end of each day's live show, one title will be eliminated. The last book standing on February 9th will be named the non-fiction book for Canadians to read in 2012.
February 6th - February 9th, 2012
Broadcasting Centre
The Mighty Jerome
Get yourself to The Kennedy And Eglinton Library for a screening of the Mighty Jerome by acclaimed film maker Charles Officer. It's the story of one of Canada's greatest athletes, Harry Jerome. The story of his rise and fall and ultimately his redemption is beautifully laid out through photos, archival footage and interviews. After the screening, the films creator, Charles Officer will be there for an audience Q&A.
Sunday February 5, 2012
Kennedy and Eglinton Public Library, 2pm
Ethiopia: A Musical Perspective
Ethiopia is a land of cultural diversity, the people, the music, religion, he food and the source of those influence is varied as well, from Somalia to Italy, India to Sudan.
Next Saturday night at Glenn Gould studio, CBC Radio 2 94.1 and Batuki Music present Ethiopia, A Musical Perspective. The performers represent the traditional and the contemporary sounds coming out of Ethiopia.
Saturday February 11th, 2012
Glenn Gould Studio
And there's more....
Kuumba: Harbourfront Centre
Celebrate black history month through music, food, fashion and art at Harbourfront Centre. From and intimate and interactive session with reggae pioneer Clive Chin to a celebration of women in music with the best of Honey Jam. Join CBC personalities all weekend as we fete the first weekend of black history month.
February 4th - February 5th,
Harbourfront Centre
Laugh Out Loud
Laugh Out Loud presents critically acclaimed comedians Gilson Lubin and Dave Merheje LIVE on stage. These are the young guns of comedy and they are sure to light up the stage. If you're looking for laughs this is where you need to be.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Glenn Gould Studio
The House of David Gang
Enjoy the reggae sounds of this roots reggae collective as they celebrate Bob Marley's birthday with a special tribute concert.
Friday February 10, 2012
Lee's Palace
CBC Radio Toronto presents...
Join us for a concert series that is sure to warm up your winter months. Coming up on February 4th, Amai Kuda and Kaesun at Trane Studio.
And if that isn't enough, we've got Treassa Levasseur live at Hugh's Room on February 23rd.
All of the concerts will air on Big City Small World and CBC Radio 2 94.1's Canada Live.
Big City, Small World is your cultural connection to life in Toronto, this country's mecca of music and performance. Every Saturday at 5 p.m., Garvia Bailey will cover Toronto's arts scene like it's never been covered before on radio.
Whether it's music, dance, theatre, books, film, spoken word or visual art, Garvia will feature Toronto's top talent. She'll check out some of the more daring and unusual events around town, and she'll mine the scene for the bright lights of tomorrow.
To find out more about a song you heard on our show, check our Music Playists.
About the Host
Garvia Bailey moved from the world of independent video production into the world of radio because she wanted to hear voices like her own: the voices of young, socially, culturally and politically active women of color. Five years ago, without any prior radio experience she pitched a story to CBC Radio's personal documentary program Outfront.
She had the chance to tell her story and has been helping others tell their stories at the CBC ever since, honing her skill both as a producer and as an on air personality.
Over the past few years her path has veered towards the cultural end of storytelling, covering the vibrant arts and music scene for both CBC Radio and TV. Garvia sees her role as host of Big City, Small World as the perfect way to continue in her passion for uncovering emerging talent and telling the stories of Toronto artists that are flying under
the big media radar.
Garvia lives in Toronto.
