BKonthescene

Where the arts come together

Month: September 2019

  • Legends Of Horror@Casa Loma-Thurs.,Sept.26th,2019

    By Nicholas Chan Legends of Horror is an immersive theatrical interpretation of a wide range of classic horror stories. This event is happening every night in October. On Sept. 26th, we got the opportunity to check out the VIP Launch of Legends of Horror presented by Captain Morgan, we ventured through a 2km walk throughout…

  • Madison Violet@Hugh’s Room Live-Thursday, September 26, 2019

    By Wayne Baggs Madison Violet’s music and performance will give you goose bumps. The depth of the lyric content combined with the emotionally stunning harmonizing can bring tears if you’re not careful. I observed a few. Hugh’s Room Live setting only enhances that feeling. This isn’t the sugary boohoo broken heart sap. There is a…

  • CANDYRAT GUITAR NIGHT WITH LUCA STRICAGNOLI AND GARETH PEARSON @HUGH’S ROOM LIVE-Sat.,Sept.21st,2019

    By Wayne Baggs If you’re unfamiliar with the names Gareth Pearson or Luca Stricagnoli, then where have you been? Millions of YouTube views to their credit, I know you know them. Both own offensively tasteful chord inversions and innovative styles. Lead guitar mesmerisingly winding its way effortlessly from Chet to Django and Lenny Breau, they…

  • Second Annual Montana International Film Festival (MINT) Announces Winners ONCE UPON A RIVER, HUGH HEFNER’S AFTER DARK Among Winners-Sept.19th-23rd,2019

    Robert the Bruce Made It’s North American Premiere Second Annual Montana International Film Festival (MINT) Announces Winners ONCE UPON A RIVER, HUGH HEFNER’S AFTER DARK Among Winners The Second Annual Montana International Film Festival (MINT) wrapped today with an awards ceremony and closing celebration at The Babcock Theatre and The Depot in historic downtown Billings.…

  • Sue Foley@Hugh’s Room-Mon., Sept.9th,2019

    By Wayne Baggs Like all great Blues players, Ottawa native, Sue Foley honours the greats of the blues history. Such as Willie Dixon, Albert Collins and Mother Maybelle Carter. With her trademark Paisley Pink Telecaster, Sue has the well-honed skills and feeling to do that. Sue’s unique thumb-finger picking style gets every bit of feeling from…

  • EAT TO THE BEAT Tues.,Oct 22, 2019 @Roy Thomson Hall

    Eat to the Beat is a mecca for urban foodies who come to experience the best Ontario’s culinary scene has to offer. A signature event of the Canadian Cancer Society. Eat to the Beat is the only event in Canada that exclusively features the talent of 60 female chefs – women supporting women through the…

  • Kensington Market Jazz Festival. Sept. 13,14&15,2019

    By Wayne Baggs Molly Johnson knows how to throw a party. Great musicians playing great music in one of the best settings of Toronto. What a great place to hang out for a weekend of jazz. Kensington Market in the middle of September is alive. From intimate piano solos at Tom’s Place to full out…

  • HANGGAI@Revival Bar-Thurs.,Sept.19th,2019

    By Wayne Baggs On Thursday, September 19th, Small World Music Society -http://smallworldmusic.com/ – brought Hanggai 杭盖 (China) to the Revival Bar. They exposed me to a unique live music experience. Hanggai is a Beijing based band that creatively blends traditional Mongolian music with contemporary rock. The music and performances are very compelling. My lack of…

  • China Night – Sci Innovation Festival, TIFF 2019 Red Carpet Gala, Sun. Sep, 15

    by Nicholas Chan BKontheScene was honoured to attend this prodigious event. China Night was hosted on the Malaparte Rooftop at TIFF Bell Lightbox, during the wind up of TIFF. This event was jointly sponsored by the City of Toronto, the Canada Confederation of Shenzhen Associations, the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, and the Sci Innovation Centre.…

  • Broken Branches, @AKI Studio(585 Dundas St.East)-Thurs.,Sept.19th-Sun.,Sept.29th, 2019

    #BrokenBranches, @AKI Studio(585 Dundas St.East)-Sept.19th-29th, 2019. The 2 Preview Dates:  Tomorrow – Tues Sept 17  Wed. Sept 18 , BrokenBranches_theplay  is a timely and provocative play written by Lorene Stanwick and directed by Philip McKee, starts a long-overdue conversation, shedding light on an important yet silent issue: sibling abuse. It is produced by #CreateTruthProductions in…

  • TIFF 2019 @ IT House

    2019 brought another year for the prestigious cinema celebration, the Toronto International Film Festival, where for 10 days and nights, movie fans from around the world gathered in Toronto. One of the highlights of TIFF and an institution for over the past 14 years – NKPR’s IT Lounge and Scott Brothers’ Producers Ball have been…

  • Unobstructed View And Criterion Celebrate A Monster Marriage- THE TIFF Cinephile Party@THE QUEEN ANNE-Monday, September 9th,2019

    Photography By Nicholas Chan The iconic character Godzilla has been around since 1954 and there has been no shortage of memorabilia, such as: T-shirts, toys and a notable song from the rockband Blue Oyster Cult. Always a cult classic and most of us have seen Godzilla on the big/little screen or in some form of…

  • SNARKY PUPPY @THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th,2019

    By Wayne Baggs A great concert. The busiest stage I’ve seen in a while. As you can see not a clear shot anywhere. Like Jazz Fusion? Love music fusion?, or whatever you want to call it, if you don’t have a degree to play it. Then this was the place to be. Tight, loose and…

  • Indie Alt Artist Little Coyote Targets Toxicity in New Single, “Dig Up My Grave”

    Relationships come in all kinds and contexts, but that doesn’t mean they don’t mostly hurt when they come to an end. So goes the theme in Toronto-based indie alt pop singer/songwriter Little Coyote and her newest single, “Dig Up My Grave” — available now. “It’s about four different breakups,” she explains of the track and…

  • The 11th Annual Bask-It-Style During TIFF 2019@Thompson Toronto Hotel-Wednesday, September 4th,2019

    It was the 11th annual Bask-It-Style (by GLO Communications), with Celebrities and media starting off TIFF 2019 at the Thompson Toronto Hotel. There was VIP treatment from this year’s 20 sponsors. Bask-It-Style, hand delivered VIP gift bags to celebs on-the-go with a survival-kit of goodies to enjoy while navigating TIFF. From beauty and health to style,…

  • BIRKS DIAMOND TRIBUTE TO THE YEAR’S WOMEN IN FILM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TELEFILM CANADA@Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Aria Ballroom 60 Yorkville Ave-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2019

    The 7th annual Telefilm Canada + Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film that honours outstanding Canadian women for their contributions to film and TV was held at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Aria Ballroom. This year’s event was hosted by actress Sarah Gadon (Alias Grace, Enemy) The 2019 honourees were director Micheline Lanctôt…

  • Fan Expo Canada 2019 – 25th Anniversary

    by Nick Chan Fan Expo Canada returned to the Metro Convention Centre once again on August 22-25, 2019. Whether you’re a Marvel superhero, Disney Character, or just love the Storm Troopers from Star Wars, fans of all ages and genres are welcome to this once a year event. Within the two buildings of the convention hall, one can…