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  • SHOWTIME SPORTS: MAYWEATHER vs McGREGOR WORLD TOUR

    By Kimberly Samnang, THE TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA-TOUR-BUDWEISER STAGE SHOWTIME Sports presented the official live stream of the Mayweather vs. McGregor international press tour, across digital platforms as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor embarked on a four-city, three country tour to announce their Aug. 26 blockbuster event. Mayweather and McGregor faced off…

  • The 3rd Annual Burroughes Open House – Enchanted Garden -Thursday July 20th, 2017.

    The 3rd Annual Burroughes Open House – Enchanted Garden was held on Thursday July 20th, 2017, this marking a special year for the Burroughes Venue space celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary! We started the weekend a day early to really get into an exciting evening surrounded by festivities. This special occasion was shared with clients…

  • Metallica@Rogers Centre-Sun.,July 16th,2017

    Metallica played to a sold out crowd in Toronto, one of the many stops of their world tour to promote the new material from Hardwired… To Self-Destruct. This album is a combination of earth-shaking, scorching rhythms as delivered by the rhythm section of bass player Robert Trujillo and drummer Lars Ulrich. Guitarists, Kirk Hammett and…

  • Driftwood Theatre and The Bard’s Bus Tour Presents”The Cyprus Project and Othello”-July 26- Aug. 1,201

    Travelling across Ontario, The Driftwood Theatre and their Bard’s Bus Tour who have been making the rounds for a few years now, will be hitting 27 communities this year, eventually returning to Toronto for 6 outdoor performances across the city (July 26- Aug 1). All of the shows are free or PWYC and there’s a…

  • TAKE OFF, EH! Raises $325,000 For Jake Thomas and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario

    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…

  • LG Holidays in July@Artscape Sandbox-Thurs.,July20th,2017

    LG Electronics recently held it’s Holidays in July Media Tour, where they showcased an exciting lineup of their upcoming products. With such a selection of consumer electronics, more than we could hope to cover, here’s a sampling of some of LG’s tech toys to look out for and add to your wish list. 86SJ9570 86”…

  • Introducing Camila Cabello in the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 Campaign

    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…

  • Sass Jordan “Racine” Album and Tour

    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…

  • Iron Maiden-Book Of Souls Tour-Sat.,July 15th,2017

    The world tour continued for Iron Maiden and it returned to North American and Toronto once again in support of their latest record The Book of Souls. Following a five year hiatus, during which lead singer Bruce Dickinson underwent treatment for tongue cancer, the heavy metal icons returned stronger than ever with a huge double…

  • If It’s Alright With You: The Songs of Gene MacLellan – by Catherine MacLellan

    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…

  • Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy -Fri.,September 1st-4th, 2017-@Woodbine Park-in The Beaches

    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.…

  • Toronto Festival of Beer @ Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28-30)

    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…

  • Jimmy the Greek Celebrates More Than 30 Years of Success (and you can win a trip to Greece!)

    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…

  • Hiromi Duet: Featuring Edmar Castaneda@Koerner Hall-Wed.,June 28th,2017

    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.…

  • The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards@The Elgin Theatre-Mon.,June26th,2017

    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…

  • Real Housewives of Toronto – Roxy Earle @STK Yorkville – Fri., June 23rd @ Los Colibris – BRUNCH – Sun., June 25th, 2017

    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…

  • 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

    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…

  • Randy Bachman with Walter Trout and Laila Bali, TD Toronto Jazz Festival@Concert Hall. -June 23, 2017

    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…

  • SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017

    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,…

  • The Annual Summer Gathering 2017@Polish Consulate, 2603 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto-Thurs., June 22, 2017

    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…