Ameri-Canadian Radio Icon Norman "Otis" Richmond Honoured by Canadian Arts Award...

A TOAST & ROAST for NORMAN OTIS RICHMOND!

"There are few among us who aren’t afraid to ... stand up for the interest of our community over and over again. ” – Frank Francis

Iconic broadcaster and journalist Norman "Otis" Richmond will be honoured for his significant contribution and commitment to arts and culture of Toronto with an auspicious--and fun--Toast and Roast.

Producer and host of two shows on CKLN FM 88.1, Richmond began his radio career at Radio Varsity (now CIUT FM 89.5). With stealth moves to CHIN, CFNY, CBC then CKLN, and he is also the recipient of the Toronto Arts Award as was ballet artistic director Karen Kane, Bajan-Canadian author and professor Austin Clarke and internationally-acclaimed musician Bruce Cockburn.

So, come down and join a list of "Toasters & Roasters" who include media, celebrities, activists, politicos, such as broadcasters extraordinaire Adam Vaughan, Jojo Chintoh and Clifton Joseph.

See you at the Trane Studio (2 blocks north of Bloor on the west side of Bathurst) on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6 pm. Pwyc. For more information, contact norman.o.richmond@gmail.com.