2008 Year End Report - Yonge
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2008 Year End Report - Yonge
YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE 2008 YEAR END REPORT Winter KidzFest ‘07 Just for Laughs ‘07 Johannes Linstead BT Viewer Appreciation Day ‘08 2 Luminato ‘08 Adidas World Cup ‘08 City Cinema Just for Laughs ‘08 Panorama India ‘08 Francophonie Elegante ‘08 Video Games Live ‘08 ydsquare.ca ABOUT YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) is a City of Toronto public facility operated by a Board of Management appointed by City Council. The Square was opened in 2003 as part of the Yonge Street Revitalization project. Since that time, the Square has produced over 150 events and hosted more than 1000 promotions, media launches, community & cultural festivals, attended by more than 3 million people. The Square has established a solid international profile serving a broad constituency including neighbours, city residents, businesses, educational institutions, not-for profit organizations and visitors. The Square takes part in some of the city’s biggest celebrations including Luminato, NXNE, Just for Laughs, the Toronto International Film Festival, Nuit Blanche and the Santa Claus Parade. The Square also hosts numerous special events, most of which are free admission. On quiet days, the Square is a respite from the hectic pace of downtown life by offering an oasis of water fountains, café seating and several site amenities including free wi-fi access. ydsquare.ca 3 SITE AMENITIES The Square is an urban oasis with a 20 fountain water play area and café seating. It provides a safe environment through 24 hour security staffing, appropriate illumination and video surveillance. Free wireless internet is provided in partnership with the not-for-profit organization Wireless Toronto. Reduced priced tickets for theatre and events are offered at the onsite T.O. TIX booth operated by the Toronto Alliance For The Performing Arts. A bus tour and information kiosk is operated onsite. The Square is one of the city’s most prominent pick-up and drop-off points. The Downtown Yonge BIA Discovery Team staffs a seasonal information kiosk. The Square participates in the “murmur” audio history exhibit. Callers to the posted telephone number can listen and contribute to the oral history of the area. 4 ydsquare.ca SITE MAP ydsquare.ca 5 YDS PROGRAMMING THE SQUARE PRODUCES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT APPEAL TO AREA WORKERS, LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND VISITORS ALIKE. YDS EVENTS ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO AND ACT AS A CATALYST FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD REVITALIZATION. SERENADES IN THE SQUARE JAZZ, FOLK & ROOTS MAY 7 – JUNE 25 / SEPT 17 – OCT 15 WEDNESDAYS 12:30 – 1:30 PM Wed. May 7 Dr. Draw Wed. May 14 Valery Gore Wed. May 21 Toronto Blues Society 23rd Anniversary Party featuring Shakura S’Aida Wed. May 28 WNED 2008 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Competition preview Featuring Kevin Ramessar Shakura S’Aida Wed. June 18 Flat Fifth Wed. June 25 Ciara Adams Wed. Sept 17 Justin Hines Wed. Sept 24 Peter Elkas Wed. Oct 1 Wil Wed. Oct 8 Brandi Disterheft Wed. Oct 15 Marinda Kevin Ramessar MONDO MUZIKO A-GO-GO CONTEMPORARY WORLD MUSIC JUNE 27 – SEPT 19 FRIDAYS 8:00 – 10:00 PM Fri. June 27 Psychotropical Orchestra Fri. July 4 Nomadic Massive Fri. July 11 People Project Fri. July 18 Socalled Fri. Aug 1 Kae Sun / Hard Core Fri. Aug 8 Eccodek Fri. Aug 15 Telmary Fri. Aug 22 Staylefish Fri. Aug 29 Mr. Something Something Fri. Sept 19 Alex Cuba 6 Psychotropical Orchestra Nomadic Massive ydsquare.ca CITY CINEMA OUTDOOR MOVIES JUNE 24 - AUG 26 This year’s program featured Romantic Reels, a selection of the most romantic movies ever made – as selected by our audience poll. #9 June 24 June 30 Gone With the Wind (Part I) (1939) Gone With the Wind (Part II) (1939) #8 July 8 Brokeback Mountain (2005) #7 July 15 Romeo + Juliet (1996) #6 July 22 Annie Hall (1977) #5 July 29 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) #4 Aug 5 Princess Bride (1987) #3 Aug 12 Titanic (1997) #2 Aug 19 The Notebook (2004) #1 Aug 26 Casablanca (1942) STREET SCENES Short street performances by music groups, a breakdancing troupe, jugglers and other buskers. ARTISAN MARKET The artisan market featured vendors of unique handcrafted items including jewelry, textiles, woodwork and visual art. The market ran in conjunction with Mondo Muziko concerts on Fridays and with community events on weekends. Vendors were selected by jury from submissions by local artists and fair trade importers. ydsquare.ca 7 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & EVENTS YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE HAS BECOME ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST POPULAR VENUES FOR CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2008: April 12 & 13 “Canadian Idol” filming April 20 Earth Day Climate Rally April 27 International Dance Day May 23 & 24 Green Toronto streetfestival May 31 desiFEST June 6 – 11 Luminato June 12 – 14 NXNE June 21 & 22 Future Shop presents Video International Dance Day ‘08 Games Live Luminato ‘08 June 28 Fiesta Mexicana July 1 Multicultural Canada Day July 2 & 3 Dinner in the Sky presented by AMEX as part of Summerlicious July 6 Bangladesh Festival July 16 Festival of India July 19 & 20 Bana Y’Afrique 8 Dinner in the Sky ‘08 Canada Day ‘07 ydsquare.ca July 25 & 26 Just for Laughs Aug 2 & 3 Turkish Bazaar Aug 9 Francophonie Multiple Aug 10 Panorama India Aug 13 Bills in Toronto Kick-Off Aug 16 & 17 Toronto African Dance Festival Aug 27 Women’s Day in the Courtyard TIFF ‘08 Turkish Festival ‘08 Sept 4 – 13 Toronto International Film Festival Sept 22 Car Free Day Sept 26 Caribbean Week Oct 4 Nuit Blanche Nov 16 Santa Claus Parade breakfast Nov 29 – 30 Winter KidzFest Dec 12 BT Christmas Tree Sale Winter Kidzfest ‘08 ydsquare.ca desiFEST ‘08 9 EVENT & ATTENDANCE BREAKDOWN Located at Canada’s busiest pedestrian intersection, more than 28 million people pass through the Square every year. The popularity of the Square is also seen in the growth in attendance at events. Despite a season marred by inclement weather, the number of patrons at Yonge-Dundas Square events increased dramatically in 2008 to almost 1 million. This can largely be attributed to the addition of several major festivals to the line-up including Luminato, the Toronto International Film Festival, Nuit Blanche and the Santa Claus Parade breakfast. 1000000 Attendance 800000 600000 400000 200000 0 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 Year 10 ydsquare.ca BOARD MEMBERS & OFFICE CONTACTS BOARD Yonge-Dundas Square is a unique partnership between the City of Toronto, residential communities and area stakeholders including the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area. A volunteer Board of Management appointed by Toronto City Council operates the Square. Members include local business and community leaders and City of Toronto representatives: MEMBERS COUNCILLOR FOR WARD 27 – TORONTO CENTRE-ROSEDALE STAFF GENERAL MANAGER Councillor Kyle Rae Taylor Raths DOWNTOWN YONGE STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA MANAGER – PROGRAMMING & EVENTS Ron Soskolne (Chair ) Neil Miller (Treasurer) Chi Cheung John Evanson Patrick Carnegie MEMBER OF A RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (MCGILL-GRANBY VILLAGE) Elizabeth Parker-Wanie Barbara Caplan (Secretary) RYERSON UNIVERSITY John Corallo (Vice Chair) FACILITIES & EVENTS COORDINATOR Christine MacLean PARTNERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATOR EVENT COORDINATOR Sara Peel BOOK KEEPER Sue Kilbride YONGE STREET MISSION David Adcock Our offices are located at: TORONTO ALLIANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (T.O. TIX OUTLET) 2 Carlton St., Suite 620 Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Tel: 416-979-9960 Fax: 416-979-8836 [email protected] Jennifer Ginder EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS TORONTO PARKING AUTHORITY Lorne Persiko CITY OF TORONTO, FACILITIES & REAL ESTATE DIVISION, CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Mike McCoy CITY OF TORONTO, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE & TOURISM DEPARTMENT Eva Pyatt TORONTO POLICE SERVICES Staff Sgt. Shaun Narine ydsquare.ca 11 THE HEART OF THE CITY Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management is a board of the City of Toronto. 2 Carlton St., Suite 620, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3
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