News & Upcoming Events
What's on in July 2008…
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An Evening of Jazz with Charmain Bailey
Friday, July 18, 6:00pm.
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Charmain Bailey was born in the beautiful Carribean Island of Antigua. She was introduced to the world of jazz at 17 and promptly established a career as a vocal performer in that genre. She worked throughout the Carribean Islands with local notables such as Courtenay Wynter, Terry Lewis, Ricky McIntosh and Lee Williams. In 1995, after being crowned Ms. Antigua and Mrs. Jaycees Caribbean Queen, she got the opportunity to record her first single — a remake of Billie Holliday's "God Bless the Child".
Charmain migrated to Canada in 1997 and settled in London, Ontario. She became the lead vocalist and second percussionist for "Jade Idols", who in 1998 recorded a self–titled album. Jade Idols disbanded in 200 and as each member pursued individual projects, Charmain returned to jazz, doing intimate venues, charities, corporate events and the occasional festival.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. -
Romeo the Spanish Guitarist
Saturday July 19, 7:00pm.
Saturday July 26, 7:00pm.
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Romeo, guitarist and vocalist, achieved extensive exposure in the Latin music world. Romeo plays music from all different Latin origins and Broadway successes.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - Flamenco Night With Dancer Olga Báez–Rosloes Friday, May 9, 8:00pm.
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Flamenco night will feature Spanish flamenco dancer Olga Báez–Rosloes. An experienced dancer from Mexico City, she studied at Studeo Folklore Mexicana located in El Zocalo, the centre of Mexico City. She has performed in Mexico and the United States.
Shortly after her arrival in Canada she inaugurated a dance group called Alegria Mexicana in Windsor, Ontario. This group performed at many multicultural events around Ontario.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - "Fado Night With Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa Friday May 16, 8:00pm.
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The "Fado" evening will feature Catarina Cardeal, vocalist/composer and Mike Siracusa, guitarist, in the fado/blues ensemble known as "15".
Audrey Barry, Host of CBC's Metro Morning said "the best word for their music is mesmerizing. The whole room was stunned into silence by the magic of Catarina's voice and Mike's magnificent music. Fado has never been finer."
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - An Evening of Jazz with Charmain Bailey Saturday, May 17, 6:00pm.
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Charmain Bailey was born in the beautiful Carribean Island of Antigua. She was introduced to the world of jazz at 17 and promptly established a career as a vocal performer in that genre. She worked throughout the Carribean Islands with local notables such as Courtenay Wynter, Terry Lewis, Ricky McIntosh and Lee Williams. In 1995, after being crowned Ms. Antigua and Mrs. Jaycees Caribbean Queen, she got the opportunity to record her first single — a remake of Billie Holliday's "God Bless the Child".
Charmain migrated to Canada in 1997 and settled in London, Ontario. She became the lead vocalist and second percussionist for "Jade Idols", who in 1998 recorded a self–titled album. Jade Idols disbanded in 200 and as each member pursued individual projects, Charmain returned to jazz, doing intimate venues, charities, corporate events and the occasional festival.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. -
Romeo the Spanish Guitarist
Friday May 23, Saturday May 31, 8:00pm.
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Romeo, guitarist and vocalist, achieved extensive exposure in the Latin music world. Romeo plays music from all different Latin origins and Broadway successes.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - "Colours of Africa" Tanzania Charity Gala Friday May 30, 6;30pm.
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AROMA Mediterranean Restaurant will be hosting a fundraiser organized by the UWO Rotaract Club in order to send 10 UWO students to Tanzania to spend 5 weeks in various urban and rural areas bringing donations, spreading awareness and participating in manual labour projects.
This evening is going to be spectacular, with live African performances, African music and a delicious three course Mediterranean meal. You will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa and it will be a wonderful evening that you will not forget. There will also be a silent auction with a number of great items, including authentic Tanzanian wares.
Tickets are $50.00 per person and can be purchased by emailing Ashley White of the UWO Rotaract Club tanzania08@gmail.com.
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616.
- An Evening of Portuguese Fado With José Fernandes & John Pereira Saturday, April 5, 8:00pm–10:30pm.
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José Fernandes began playing the guitar in his hometown of Sao Miguel, Agores, at the age of eleven. When he moved to Canada, he pursued his love for the 12–string Portuguese classical guitar and Portuguese Fado. He has played all over Ontario and in the Bahamas for a festival.
John Pereira, a classically trained guitarist, began playing the guitar at twelve years of age in Portugal. He played in a band on a cruise ship and in a Portuguese Variety Show on television. He came to Canada in the 80's and started a band here.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - An Evening of Jazz with Charmain Bailey Friday, April 11 &, 8pm.
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Charmain Bailey was born in the beautiful Carribean Island of Antigua. She was introduced to the world of jazz at 17 and promptly established a career as a vocal performer in that genre. She worked throughout the Carribean Islands with local notables such as Courtenay Wynter, Terry Lewis, Ricky McIntosh and Lee Williams. In 1995, after being crowned Ms. Antigua and Mrs. Jaycees Caribbean Queen, she got the opportunity to record her first single — a remake of Billie Holliday's "God Bless the Child".
Charmain migrated to Canada in 1997 and settled in London, Ontario. She became the lead vocalist and second percussionist for "Jade Idols", who in 1998 recorded a self–titled album. Jade Idols disbanded in 200 and as each member pursued individual projects, Charmain returned to jazz, doing intimate venues, charities, corporate events and the occasional festival.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - A Night of Jazz With Michael Glendon and Chris Fata Saturday, April 12, 8:00pm–10:30pm.
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Michael Glendon, a Toronto–based musician and writer, plays saxophone, clarinet and flute. He began his musical career on piano at the age of 8, and by the time he was in High School had learned the guitar and excelled with the saxophone.
Michael graduated from the Humber College Jazz Performance Programme. Here his writing career blossomed, and he started to write and play in different musical styles. From acoustic to folk and rock music, pop/funk, to instrumental fusion and jazz, Mike seemed to have an ear for everything. He performs solo and with Toronto bands.
With an ever growing list of musical instruments that include clarinet, piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, and the ability to sing, Mike is geared to move forward in the music world.
Chris Fata is a Toronto–based guitarist and composer. He studied at the University of Western Ontario. His musical styles include jazz, blues and rock. He performs regularly at different Toronto venues.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. -
Romeo the Spanish Guitarist
Saturday, April 19 & 26, 7:00pm.
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Romeo, guitarist and vocalist, achieved extensive exposure in the Latin music world. Romeo plays music from all different Latin origins and Broadway successes.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - A Taste For Life 2008 Wednesday, April 23, 4:00pm–11:00pm.
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What is A Taste For Life?On Wednesday April 23rd, the people of London will be invited to dine out to support people living with HIV/AIDS. AROMA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT is one of 30 local restaurants that will donate 25% of our proceeds to the AIDS Committee
On Wednesday, April 23rd you can dine out to help fight the impact of HIV/AIDS in our community. Its simple!
- Book a table at one of 30 participating restaurants for April 23.
- Go out for dinner with your friends and family and have a great evening!
- The restaurant will donate 25% of the cost of your meal to the AIDS Committee.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - "An Evening with Sinatra" Featuring Vocalist Sam Taylor & Pianist Phyllis Anderson Friday, April 25, 8:00pm–10:30pm.
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Singing since the age of seven, this talented young man of sixteen has performed at numerous venues in Canada and the United States. His list of accomplishments include winning London Idol, singing at the opening of the John Labatt Centre, appearing with Orchestra London at age twelve, performing at the Ontario and Canadian Summer Games, the Memorial Cup, the World Transplant Games and most recently entertaining at the legendary BB King Blues Club in Nashville, Tennesee.
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616. - Portuguese Fado Snger Friday, January 11th, 8pm–10pm.
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Vitor Silva, prominent Portuguese Fado singer, will perform together with Portuguese guitarists Jose Fernandes & John Pereira. Don''t miss this rare appearance!
Addmission fee — N/A. Dinner Menu available — make your reservations early!
For more information please contact AROMA at 519–435–0616.
