Dave Thomas and The Second City are pleased to announce that TAKE OFF, EH!, which took place Tuesday, July 17 on The Second City Toronto’s Mainstage, raised over $325,000 to benefit ‘Jake Thomas’s Road to Recovery’ and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. Check out the video coverage HERE TAKE OFF, EH! was a star-studded intimate evening with performances by Canadian legends […]
Author Archives: BK
July
18
Introducing Camila Cabello in the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 Campaign
posted by BK
Photos by Tatiana Gerusova Toronto, ON – This Fall, GUESS is proud to introduce Cuban Mexican American multiplatinum chart-topping singer/songwriter, Camila Cabello as the face of the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 advertising campaign alongside model, Alex Dellisola. On the heels of releasing her hit debut solo single “Crying In The Club” and her show-stopping performance at the Billboard Music Awards last weekend, Camila’s […]
July
16
Sass Jordan “Racine” Album and Tour
posted by BK
Review by Eric Alper Pre-order on iTunes Toronto, July 12, 2017 – Sass Jordan’s breakout major-label masterpiece, Racine, is being re-imagined and released as Racine Revisited, a brilliant record with updated versions of each song on September 15 via Linus Entertainment. This classic album signified an evolution for Jordan and a critical turning point in her career, reaching #2 on the Billboard […]
July
11
If It’s Alright With You: The Songs of Gene MacLellan – by Catherine MacLellan
posted by BK
Review by Eric Alper If It’s Alright With You: The Songs of Gene MacLellan finds the Juno-winning daughter of the legendary PEI songwriter creating dazzling readings of her father’s classic catalogue… There are skillful tributes and heartfelt homages. And then there’s If It’s Alright With You: The Songs of Gene MacLellan, a legacy project like no […]
July
11
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy -Fri.,September 1st-4th, 2017-@Woodbine Park-in The Beaches
posted by BK
Comedy, spontaneity and a dash of the unbelievable. Welcome to the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy – where fearless meets funny! Comedians, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists, clowns, daredevils and much more. Four days of non-stop, action-packed, fun-filled entertainment, September 1-4, in Woodbine Park in The Beach. Admission by donation to Epilepsy Toronto. […]
July
10
Toronto Festival of Beer @ Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28-30)
posted by BK
Photos provided by Intelivents. Toronto’s Festival of Beer, presented by the Beer Store is proud to announce a culinary experience like no other. The festival will welcome an outstanding roster of Chefs and restaurants that are leading the way in Toronto’s thriving food scene. Patrons are invited to #TasteTFOB on July 28 to 30 at Bandshell Park, in Exhibition Place and should act fast because tickets […]
July
06
Jimmy the Greek Celebrates More Than 30 Years of Success (and you can win a trip to Greece!)
posted by BK
Toronto, ON – Jimmy the Greek, a Canadian quick service restaurant known for its fast, fresh and delicious food, delivered with a side of Greek hospitality is celebrating more than 30 years of business in Canada. As a thank you to all their customers, Jimmy the Greek today launched a contest for a chance to […]
July
03
Hiromi Duet: Featuring Edmar Castaneda@Koerner Hall-Wed.,June 28th,2017
posted by BK
Hiromi is well known for her technique and high-energy performances, the pianist style of musicianship is unprecedented. Her level of complexity and creativity is original and the composer who turns her music into an experience , Hiromi is one of jazz piano’s most unique virtuosic players capable of playing stride with speed and amazing accuracy. […]
July
02
The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards@The Elgin Theatre-Mon.,June26th,2017
posted by BK
The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, the awards show and party that celebrates extraordinary Toronto talent in the performing arts. For the very first time, the event was held at the elegant Elgin Theatre and the host for the evening was-actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja. The winners of the evening were: Soulpepper won five Dora […]
June
30
Real Housewives of Toronto – Roxy Earle @STK Yorkville – Fri., June 23rd @ Los Colibris – BRUNCH – Sun., June 25th, 2017
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By Kimberly Samnang & Video by Nicholas Chan We were invited to an exclusive one on one, meet and greet with the beautiful Roxy Earle from the Real Housewives of Toronto at the gorgeous STK restaurant in Yorkville. We talked about everything from life, love, family and fashion. Then on Sunday, Roxy hosted a Brunch […]
June
27
Celebrities Pack Bagatelle New York for Michael Mailer’s BLIND Film Post Premiere Party with Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott and more-Mon.,June 26th,2017
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photo credit: SaraJaye Weiss, Celebrities, cast and crew converged on New York hot spot Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District following the premiere of director Michael Mailer’s latest film for Vertical Entertainment, BLIND. Guests enjoying Bagatelle’s culinary creations, Line 39 and Day Owl wines and Essentia Water included cast and crew members Alec Baldwin (with his […]
June
25
Randy Bachman with Walter Trout and Laila Bali, TD Toronto Jazz Festival@Concert Hall. -June 23, 2017
posted by BK
By BK on the SCENE The Concert Hall (once known as The Rockpile), was a packed house awaiting Bachman and his band, including his son Tal on guitar, as they took to the stage opening with a instrumental number, then roaring into the B.T.O. classic ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” and then the Guess […]
June
25
SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017
posted by BK
SMASH:Voyeur*ish is the second installment of the new art party for 2017. A one-night journey of our human nature to be watched without being seen, the art directed by Justin Broadben,Voyeur*ish explores life in a world that’s constantly looking back at itself. SMASH: Voyeur*ish art is inspired by the work of artists like Cindy Sherman, […]
June
24
The Annual Summer Gathering 2017@Polish Consulate, 2603 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto-Thurs., June 22, 2017
posted by BK
By Sorin Simniceanu This year’s Annual Summer Gathering hosted by the Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce took place on location at the beautiful lakeshore location at the Polish Consulate. The event was spearheaded by the Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Grzegorz Morawski, along with the President of Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce, Wojciech Śniegowski & The […]
June
24
“Function in the Junction”In Support Of The Haiti School Building Project@2854 Dundas St. W-Thursday, June 22,2017
posted by BK
Photography By Nicholas Chan The Haiti School Building Project hosted “The Function in the Junction” event on Thursday, June 22, a festive mix of drinks, dancing and food, the night was hosted at 2854 Dundas St. W, catered by guest chef Anthony Rose of Toronto’s most buzzed about restaurants: Rose & Sons, Fat Pasha, The […]
Music Reviews
- 90 hospitalized during Chance the Rapper show July 22, 2017Police in Connecticut say more than 90 people were hospitalized during a concert featuring Chance the Rapper.
- Juno winning singer Kenny Shields dead at 69 July 21, 2017Kenny Shields, the lead singer of Winnipeg- based rock band Streetheart, has died at 69.
- Justin Bieber's 'bad behaviour' prompts China ban July 21, 2017Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has been barred from performing in China due to what officials call past instances of “bad behaviour.”
- Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dead July 20, 2017Linkin Park rocker Chester Bennington has taken his own life following the death of his good friend Chris Cornell.
- Up-and-coming French singer Barbara Weldens electrocuted on stage: Report July 20, 2017Rising French singer collapsed and died onstage during her concert on Wednesday.
- Stevie Wonder weds for third time July 20, 2017Soul man Stevie Wonder has wed for the third time.
