sumantics

TORONTO
May 12-15 2009
Suma is thrilled to be participating in The Kids’ World of Energy Festival, for a second year in a row! The festival, coordinated by the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (a.k.a TREC), brings together over 4000 students from across the GTA to explore the relationship of energy to our lives and life on the planet. Taking place on the grounds of the Exhibition Place from May 12th to May 15th, kids have the unique opportunity to discover the science and manifestations of energy in an urban environment. www.trec.on.ca

This year Suma will be taking Alice – our GREEN bio-bus to the festival once again to conduct workshops on DYI sustainable energy projects. We’ll be speaking specifically on veggie oil conversions and small scale solar possibilities.

June 13 2009
TORONTO.
Life is too short for boring shit.
Visuals, music, installations, dance performance, theatre, BBQ, drinks, food, friends,circus and more surprises! All this located within an awesomely spacious and isolated space in downtown Toronto with both indoor and outdoor space to wander! Don’t miss it! Suma artists LeeLee Mishi, Siren and Zumba will be performing together live alonside many other artists!

www.initlive.com

MAY 29, 2009
GUELPH

Our friends at Hot Pie Records are hosting a film screening and after party for the NFB film TWELVE! Directed by Canadian filmmaker Lestor Alfonso, the film takes you into the lives of 12 unique individuals who share their stories about arriving in Canada when they were 12 years old. The film features the story of fellow Omie Roland Csach, and features original music by Suma artist Zumba.

To find out more about the film visit Original Plastic
To find out more about the upcoming screening and afterparty in Guelph visit Hot Pie Records

MAY 2, 2009
KITCHENER

Our friends at Zero to One Studios are presenting yet another blue dot event! Many Suma artists will be participating in audio and visual performances. The rare Blue Dot events, are much loved celebrations combining art, electronic music, film, food and fun. Blue Dot’s redefine the typical social space by utilizing the elevating ability of art, architecture and music. … This is a great reason to make it out to Kitchener. Hope to see you there.

MAY 9, 2009
MONTREAL

Suma artist and glassblower,  Neal Kuellmer a.k.a Teeneetus is participating in
The Interdimensional Art Show, Montreal’s First International Visionary Art exposition. It is a collaboration of visionary artists and musicians from communities around the world. This exhibit will showcase the works of over thirty different artists from many cities in eight different countries!

The event will also include a visionary arts and crafts market. There will be posters, cards, CDs, books, music, jewellery, clothing, etc, some of which will be included in a raffle. There will be face painting by April Anna, and live painting by Chris Dyer. Healthy and delicious vegetarian food will be available as well as drinks at moderate prices.

The Interdimensional Art Show is a collaboration between local head shop and event producer “Psychonaut”, Positive Creations and Dig.iT.aL (electronic mash-up DJs). The event also has the support from other Visionary organizations such as Meta Gallery in Toronto and Dew in British Columbia. This exhibition is also a stop in the “Interdimensional Art Tour” organised by Tribe 13, a well- known Seattle art and music collective. The tour will also have shows in San Francisco, Eugene and Seattle. 

For images of the art and more info, please go to: www.myspace.com/montrealvisionaryartshow 

That was an amazing night!

Just wanted to REALLY thank everyone who came and helped us celebrate our official launch of the new Suma and the SUMANTICS.ORG site… we will continue posting images, music, video loops and ideas on this web space of our collective… please feel free to contribute by sending us images, videos etc…

Thank you to the DANCERS!
THANK YOU to our guest music people: Sketi, Jawbone, Cabin Boy Billy, Jeremy R, the SUB SWARA crew Haj and Dhruva!
THANK YOU to our video crew Peter, Elysha, Blaine, Brian, Shanger!
THANK YOU to all og our amazing set up and tear down crew Eva, Lester, Krista, Ari, Hri, Brandon, Scottie, Jeff, and all the others who my foggy monday brain has left out!!!!!
THANK YOU to Anna for the breath exercise at the beginning!!
THANK YOU to our door and bar staff Anne, Violet, Ethan, Rhonda, Tracy, Erin, Kat, John and Karen!!!
THANK YOU to the venue OIP for your kindness in letting us share your amazing space!

So much work but really amazing mission impossible situation… 12 hours from entry to exit…maybe a new record!

peace harmony and bass
Suma