Author: BK
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She Breaks Barriers, Adidas Initiative in Support of Women in Sport
She Breaks Barriers is the initiative by adidas as a continuation of its commitment to remove barriers in sport. Expanding on the #CreatorsUnite conversation launched in August 2018, this multi-faceted initiative is designed to inspire, enable, and support the next generation of female athletes, creators, and leaders. To highlight the barriers faced by women in sport…
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Rik Emmett at Hugh’s Room – January 26 & 27, 2019
By Sally Warburton Sunday, January 27 was the 2nd of two nights when Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop performed at Hugh’s Room Live, Toronto. Musician, songwriter, record producer, instructor at Humber College’s Business Music program, Rik Emmett is best known for his time with the group Triumph. A proficient and versatile bass guitarist, Emmett is also a vocalist, synthesizer…
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From Sundance at The Fly Lounge! Avril Lavigne and Macy Grey Smile it Up and Perform Amongst the Best of CBD, Beauty, and Tech
Photo Credits-Aaron Fedor Greetings from Sundance! We’ve been on the ground at The Fly Lounge and we couldn’t be more excited about to be on the ground. We’ve been experiencing everything from the best in beauty via GBY, tech with folks like Aritheum, AR Wall, Jet Life, The Wild Immersion and more. We’ve even had…
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Stony Plain Records announces the signing of acclaimed Canadian roots guitarist/singer Sue Foley, and will release her label debut CD, The Ice Queen, on March 2, 2018.
Stony Plain Records announces the signing of acclaimed Canadian roots guitarist/singer Sue Foley, and will release her label debut CD, The Ice Queen, on March 2, 2018. Produced by Mike Flanigin, who also plays organ on the new disc, The Ice Queen was recorded at Firestation Studios in San Marcos, Texas. Joining Sue Foley as…
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Matt Anderson Announces Halfway Home by Morning To Be Released March 22, 2019
Award-winning Canadian soul-bluesman Matt Andersen today announces the forthcoming release of Halfway Home by Morning (True North Records) — available worldwide Friday, March 22nd, 2019. photo by Scott Doubt Unbridled joy springs eternal from Halfway Home by Morning. His tenth full-length release, the album was recorded live off the floor in Nashville, Tennessee and deftly…
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Interior Design Show (IDS) @Toronto Convention Centre, SOUTH BUILDING – January 17th-20th, 2019
IDS Toronto celebrates and promotes design in Canada and across the world. Experiential and transformative, we bring together compelling concepts, innovative products, upcoming talent and key experts in the industry so that you can be inspired by the best of the future. 2019 Interior Design Show has expanded with a redesigned show floor and…
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Toronto International Boat Show @Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place – January 18th-27th, 2019
The 61st annual Toronto International Boat Show was back to put some summer in the cold days of winter. Some of the top highlights of this year’s show include new activities on the world’s largest indoor lake such as fly-fishing and remote-controlled sailboat races; the Royal Canadian Air Force’s exhibit of a CH-146 Griffon Search…
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Canadian RADO Star Prize competition with Designs Inspired by Nature’ collection @M.T.C.C. Friday, January 18th, 2019
It was the second day of The Interior Design Show(IDS) and RADO gave attending guests a look at the new ‘Design Inspired by Nature’ collection and an opportunity to meet the winner and finalists of the first Canadian RADO Star Prize competition. RADO Watches looked at the Design Inspired by Nature Collection on Friday, January…
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GUESS? PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL MUSIC SUPERSTAR, J BALVIN TO LAUNCH CAPSULE COLLECTION
GUESS? PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL MUSIC SUPERSTAR, J BALVIN TO LAUNCH CAPSULE COLLECTION Global fashion brand teams up with global music superstar to create an exclusive ‘GUESS Vibras’ capsule collection designed by J Balvin This spring, GUESS is proud to launch ‘GUESS Vibras,’ a vibrant 42-piece capsule collection designed by multiple Latin Grammy award winner, J Balvin. The…
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Canadian Alt. Rock Popster Andrea Ricci Weathers the “Storm” Vintage Vibes & Velvety Smooth: The Montreal-Based Singer/Songwriter’s Debut Single is Available Now!
Canadian Alt. Rock Popster Andrea Ricci Weathers the “Storm” Vintage Vibes & Velvety Smooth: The Montreal-Based Singer/Songwriter’s Debut Single is Available Now! Forthcoming EP feat. JUNO Award-Winning Pierre Marchand (Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks) & GRAMMY Award-Nominated Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen) Production Watch “Storm” on YouTube Here! “Tremendous voice” — Stopify “Super smooth piece”…
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The 2nd Annual Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival@The Niagara Wine County-The festival runs from Friday, February 15, 2019 through Sunday, February 17, 2019.
The 2nd annual Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival, with artistic director Renee Rosnes at the helm, will feature top jazz artists from both Canada and the United States in collaborative, once-in-a-lifetime performances in Niagara Wine County. The festival runs from Friday, February 15, 2019 through Sunday, February 17, 2019. This year’s lineup includes Kenny Barron,…
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KATE BECKINSALE TO HOST 24th ANNUAL L.A.ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT GALA GAVIN ROSSDALE JOINS AS ART AMBASSADOR-The LA Art Show will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from January 23 – 27, 2019.
The Kick-Off Party For LA’s Longest-Running Art Fair Unites International Collectors, Artists, Celebrities and Art Patrons In the Fight to End Childhood Cancer LA ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Red Card Collectors | 6pm – 7pm Vanguard | 7pm – 8pm Friends | 8pm – 11pm SHOW HOURS Thursday, January 24,…
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Actress Vanessa Hudgens named American Cancer Society Global Ambassador; Joins Super Bowl Sweepstakes
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The American Cancer Society welcomes a new ambassador, actress Vanessa Hudgens, who is participating in an exclusive Super Bowl LIII weekend package to raise critical funds to fight cancer. “We are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Hudgens as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society,” said Sharon Byers, Chief Development,…
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TORONTO LOVES HAPPY: POP-UP PHENOMENON HAPPY PLACE ANNOUNCES FINAL THREE-WEEK EXTENSION Having taken the city by storm, HAPPY PLACE will continue to share the HAPPY with Toronto until it leaves for good January 27
By Sally Warburton Sunday, January 13th,2019 Happy Place Toronto by Sally Warburton Cold weather and gloomy days of winter got you down…..need a pick-me-up or a change of scene? Here’s the remedy…a trip to Happy Place with its immersive, interactive exhibits! Located at Harbourfront Centre, 245 Queen’s Quay West. Happy Place has previously been to…
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The 30th Annual Dragon Ball Preview@Aga Khan-Mon.,Jan.7th,2019
On Mon., January 7th 2019, The 30th Annual Dragon Ball was previewed to showcase the spectacular gala, in celebration of The Year of the Pig Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation kicked off the 30th annual Dragon Ball, one of Toronto’s premier gala events and the largest fundraising gala celebrating Chinese New Year in Canada. More…
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Sass Jordan Introduces Her Wine Label “Kick Ass Sass”
Canada’s Queen of Rock Sass Jordan has ventured among the vines, and added winemaker to her already-impressive collection of accomplishments. In partnership with Ontario-based Vineland Estates’ Vice President, winemaker, and long-time friend Brian Schmidt, Jordan has launched Kick Ass Sass — a double dip series into the realm of whites and reds. Available January 1st,…
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Interview with Barney Bentall – Juno award winning Canadian musician.
Interview with Barney Bentall – Juno award winning Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist by Sally Warburton His bands – Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, The High Bar Gang – blue-grassed style band, solo albums, then in 2016 joined Shari Ulrich and Tom Taylor – the trio BTU – folk music. January 4,…
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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Barney Bentall PERFORMING AT HUGH’S ROOM JANUARY 10-13, 2019
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Barney Bentall PERFORMING AT HUGH’S ROOM JANUARY 10-13 THE 15TH AND FINAL EDITION OF “THE WAY WE FEEL: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT” The Miner Video After a five year recording hiatus, JUNO Award winner Barney Bentall returns with what is arguably his most personal record to date, The Drifter…
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Big Sugar and musician friends’ tribute to Garry Lowe @Danforth Music Hall Toronto – Friday, December 28, 2018
by Sally Warburton The Danforth Music Hall was packed on Friday, December 28. It was a sold out tribute concert to honour Garry Lowe – bassist for Big Sugar who died July 7, 2018 of cancer. Big Sugar is a Canadian blues, reggae rock band from Toronto whose 1st album was released in 1991. Big…
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Big Sugar paying tribute to their long-time bassist GARRY LOWE with a benefit concert on December 28 at Danforth Music Hall featuring Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, Culture Shock, Danko Jones, Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh Wes, Human Rights, I Mother Earth, Isax Injah, Julian Taylor, Lazo, Leroy Sibbles, Mojah, Adrian Sheriff Miller, The New Deal, Tom Wilson, Wide Mouth Mason, Willi Williams, and many more.
I’m sure you’ve already heard, but Big Sugar are paying tribute to their long-time bassist GARRY LOWE with a benefit concert on December 28 at Danforth Music Hall featuring Barenaked Ladies, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, Culture Shock, Danko Jones, Dream Warriors, Maestro Fresh Wes, Human Rights, I Mother Earth, Isax Injah, Julian Taylor, Lazo,…
