Practice Quiz 73 | B1 – Intermediate

Celelbrate the First Edge Festival in Toronto: July 8-14

Join thousands of participants for a week of performances at over 100 different venues in Canada's most populous city! The world-famous Edge Festival is coming to Toronto. Following the event's long-time success in Edinburgh, Scotland, organizers have added a second city to the annual celebration of arts and culture.

To make the most of what's on offer, pick up a copy of our official brochure, which is available at major bookstores, online, or through a free mobile application. In addition to show listings, the application includes an interactive map of Toronto to help you find your way to every event.

For assistance with accommodations and transport options, go to our Web site at www. edgefest.com/toronto. Please note that tickets are required for all events and must be purchased from authorized Edge Festival representatives. This event is organized by the Edge Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to the promotion of culture and the arts. All proceeds from the festival go toward developing future events.

Toronto Tribune
July 8

Good Times to Be Had at Toronto's Edge Festival
By Tim Cosgrove

If you have never been to an Edge Festival, I strongly encourage you to board the next bus, plane, or train for Toronto while there is still time left. With hundreds of shows to choose from, you're guaranteed to find something you will like.

What began as a small event in Scotland that provided amateur artists and performers with an outlet to showcase their talents, now attracts thousands of enthusiastic fans from around the world. The festival grew to become such a success that organizers decided to export their idea to other countries, starting this year with Canada.

Some of my favorite performances so far have been Toronto local Eric Robeson's play Kalinda, a ballet by Argentine dance troupe Danza Volar, and a violin-and-accordion duet by Wendy Kaufmann and Noah Rossi. Also noteworthy was a stand-up act by Irish comedian Elsa Ball, a returning performer I saw at a sold-out show during last year's festival. In addition to a host of artistic shows and performances, the festival offers other forms of fun, including a variety of exotic food stands and family-centered entertainment.

There have also been reports that festival organizers are planning to take the event to Dublin next year and then to Sydney the year after that. Artists or fans who would like to see this happen can make themselves heard by adding their comments on the Edge Festival's Web site.