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BuskerFest 2009 Hits Toronto

August 26th, 2009 by Josh

The 10th anniversary edition of Scotiabank Toronto International BuskerFest hits Toronto starting tomorrow (Thursday, August 27th), and ends on Sunday, August 30th. BuskerFest this year features over 100 different street performers (clowns, contortionists, aerialists, silent comedians, and many, many more).

In the past ten years, BuskerFest has raised almost one million dollars in support of Epilepsy Toronto. The festival this year takes place in the St. Lawrence Market area (Front Street between Jarvis and Church Street). For a full list of events, performers, and locations, please see the BuskerFest website.

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Reminder: Winston Collins/Descant Prize for Best Canadian Poem

August 12th, 2009 by Josh

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival

August 11th, 2009 by Josh

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Six String Nation Fundraising Event

August 11th, 2009 by Josh

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Descant Garage Sale Upcoming

August 4th, 2009 by Josh

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NOW HEAR THIS! Presents the HEAR/HEAR Reading Series, Part Three

August 4th, 2009 by Josh

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