09-25-2002, 08:34 AM
Looks like the boys may have a busy week coming up...first the Ronnie Hawkins tribute, and now this (source: today's National Post)...
M.
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Tragically Hip to perform for Queen
Oct. 10 concert at Roy Thomson Hall
Gillian Cosgrove
National Post
TORONTO -- Queen Elizabeth will be entertained by contortionists, a rock-and-roll band and a jazz pianist when she visits Toronto next month for her Golden Jubilee.
Despite an information blackout by the Prime Minister's Office, sources say the likely stars at a command performance at Roy Thomson Hall on Oct. 10 are Cirque du Soleil, The Tragically Hip and Oscar Peterson.
But finding that information is like trying to uncover a state secret, even though the taxpayers of Canada are funding the coast-to-coast Golden Jubilee tour to the tune of about $5-million.
The PMO says nothing can be released because details of the royal visit are still "in flux." Heritage Canada, which is in charge of the cultural events, says there is an "official embargo" on all information.
Even the invitation to the black-tie gala performance, from Jean Chrétien, the Prime Minister, and his wife, Aline, ma kes no mention of who will be performing.
Meanwhile, the political class in Toronto is talking about who is on the guest list. On the VIP list are Toronto Liberal MPs, fundraisers, party executives and party faithful.
More controversial invitees are members of the exclusive Laurier Club, who pay $1,000 a year to get access to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet members at private receptions.
Security is expected to be very tight at the Roy Thomson Hall gala. Guests are being asked to present photo identification at the entrance along with a numbered pass.
Cellular phones and cameras will be forbidden.
M.
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Tragically Hip to perform for Queen
Oct. 10 concert at Roy Thomson Hall
Gillian Cosgrove
National Post
TORONTO -- Queen Elizabeth will be entertained by contortionists, a rock-and-roll band and a jazz pianist when she visits Toronto next month for her Golden Jubilee.
Despite an information blackout by the Prime Minister's Office, sources say the likely stars at a command performance at Roy Thomson Hall on Oct. 10 are Cirque du Soleil, The Tragically Hip and Oscar Peterson.
But finding that information is like trying to uncover a state secret, even though the taxpayers of Canada are funding the coast-to-coast Golden Jubilee tour to the tune of about $5-million.
The PMO says nothing can be released because details of the royal visit are still "in flux." Heritage Canada, which is in charge of the cultural events, says there is an "official embargo" on all information.
Even the invitation to the black-tie gala performance, from Jean Chrétien, the Prime Minister, and his wife, Aline, ma kes no mention of who will be performing.
Meanwhile, the political class in Toronto is talking about who is on the guest list. On the VIP list are Toronto Liberal MPs, fundraisers, party executives and party faithful.
More controversial invitees are members of the exclusive Laurier Club, who pay $1,000 a year to get access to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet members at private receptions.
Security is expected to be very tight at the Roy Thomson Hall gala. Guests are being asked to present photo identification at the entrance along with a numbered pass.
Cellular phones and cameras will be forbidden.