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By Tracey Hackett, Contributing Editor
2007.10
Toronto is the place to be Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, for U2 fans in search of a good time and a good cause.
That’s the weekend for the 5th annual inTO the Heart U2 fan festival (ITH), with all net proceeds from the event benefiting the African Well Fund to help bring potable water to African villages.
This year’s entertainment line-up includes performances by international U2 tribute band Elevation, acclaimed Montreal indie band Acrobat, and the U2 Songbook, an ITH original event showcasing artists from a varied array of musical styles — from jazz, soul and acoustic to reggae and techno — presenting their original stylings of U2 numbers.
Another ITH exclusive will be the U2 fan photo exhibit, which will showcase live concert photos of U2 taken by both professional and amateur photographers.
“inTO the Heart is an opportunity for fans from around the globe to meet together and celebrate not only the music, but also the spirit and passion of the world’s greatest band — U2! Whether you have been following U2 since the early 80s or are merely a casual U2 listener, inTO the Heart is for you,” says the organization’s web site.
The U2 Songbook and U2 fan photo exhibit — along with a special 11:30 p.m. performance — are scheduled for Friday night, Nov. 2, at the Gladstone Hotel, located at 1214 Queen St. W. and Dufferin Street. Admission is $15 at the door.
KeeLime, Why Walk Alone, Peter Bloom Band, Gabrielvox of Florida’s UV tribute band and many more talented artists will be featured U2 Songbook performers.
Saturday’s schedule includes performances by Elevation and Acrobat at Healy’s, located at 56 Blue Jays Way and King Street. Admission for those shows is also $15 at the door.
The official host hotel for this year’s ITH fan festival is the Sheraton Centre Toronto, located at 123 King St. W., and Saturday’s events will kick off with a pre-party at the hotel’s Zoo Station Suite.
On Friday, Magic Bus shuttle service will be offered to the Gladstone Hotel events for a fare of $5 per person.
In addition to the fun and festivities, this year’s ITH weekend will include memorabilia, prizes and more from U2mart.com.
Tickets for the ITH events are not being sold in advance, but photographers may go online to register up to two high-resolution photographs for display on Friday.
For more information about the 5th annual inTO the Heart U2 fan festival check out the organization’s web site at (LINK HERE: To view this link you must Register. If you're already a member, Login Here!)
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10-24-2007 04:36 PM -
Has anyone actually went to this Here at BC?
