Author: BK
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Stroke Awareness Picnic 2025
You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm on the UCLA campus in Westwood.To RSVP, go to https://thelasernet.com/ We hope to see you there. Thank you, Steven C. Cramer, MD, MSc, FAAN, FAHA, FASNRSusan…
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The RC Show @The Enercare Centre -Mon., April 7th -Wed., April 9th, 2025
April 7th to 9th were the dates for the 2025 Restaurant Canada Show. Held at Enercare Centre at the Exhibition grounds in Toronto, the huge venue was filled with every possible connection to the restaurant industry. From restaurant equipment for cooking, baking, grilling. To furniture, packing, promotional items, apps for making restaurant life easier and…
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Art Gems @The Liberty Grand-Thurs.,April 4th,2025
Art Gems is the annual fundraising art auction in support of Good Shepherd’s Creative mission to support mental health programs through the arts Works Studio, its members, and programs. The generosity and support has enabled creative Art It was a fantastic night of great food, drinks and beautiful art 50+ works of art combined in the Live and Silent Auction Collection created by…
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Sean Jones at the Windsor Arms Every Thursdays for 3 Months Residency Til June/July 2025
By Sally Warburton Last week, March 27th, Sean Jones started his 3 month long gig at the iconic Windsor Arms. Every Thursday Sean Jones and his band will be performing nostalgic songs and R & B influenced music. The Juno Award-winning R&B Artist Sean Jones has an exclusive 3-month residency at the iconic Windsor Arms…
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Crunchyroll Takes Toronto Event @ Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave) on the 3rd Floor-Tues.,April 1st,2025
By Shannen Johnston &Jesse Read Crunchyroll Takes Toronto Event @ Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave) on the 3rd Floor-Tues.,April 1st,2025 It was an Anime Lovers delight with excited fans,journalist &photographers were in attendance for the Crunchyroll Takes Toronto event on April 1! Totally not an April Fool’s joke, as invited guest celebrated anime’s meteoric rise at an exclusive Toronto event for anime lovers…
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2x JUNO Winner Steve Marriner Brings Analog Grease to “I Can’t Dance” With a Swaggering Blues Reimagining of the Genesis Classic
“I Can’t Dance” Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram From harmonica to baritone guitar, from frontman to producer, Steve Marriner has spent over two decades shaping the sound of modern blues. With two JUNO Awards for his work with MonkeyJunk, a career spent touring with Colin James, and collaborations with Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Blue Rodeo, Marriner has become…
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The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival-April 24 to May 4, 2025
By Sally Warburton The reveal of films for the Hot Docs film Festival was held at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on Tuesday, March 25. The reveal included preview clips of some of the documentary films from all over the world, the themes depicted in the films and that there is a strong…
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Canadian Film Fest In Toronto – The19th Season! Mon.,March 24th-Sun., March 29th,2025
By Sally Warburton For almost two decades, Canadian Film Fest has brought together the indie filmmaking community of The North. With a solid dedication to Canadian voices, it showcases films from Canada’s filmmakers – telling stories taking place in Canada and from all over the world. During the CFF is a series of industry events. These…
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Heather Christine Breathes New Life Into a Jazz Classic With ‘C’est Magnifique’
Mississauga-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine revisits her solo travels in France with a fresh, Latin-infused take on the Cole Porter standard, accompanied by the renowned Bill King Trio. MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here C’est Magnifique” Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram When Mississauga, Ontario-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine graduated from college, she set out for a…
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March 2025 is Music Therapy Month – An Urgent Call to Support Music Therapy for Canada’s Aging Population
March 2025 is Music Therapy Awareness Month, a time to recognize the life-changing impact of music therapy on people of all ages. This year, the Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF), based in Toronto, is calling for urgent support to ensure that older adults, particularly those with dementia and cognitive challenges, can continue to access this essential…
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Comicon Toronto @M.T.C.C. -Fri., March 14th -Sun., March 16th, 2025
Photography By Wayne Baggs, BKONTHESCENE & Alon Weiss We had the opportunity to visit The Metro Toronto Convention Center as droves of costumed rabid fans miraculously turned the venue into a landscape of fantasy, dreams and imagination, celebrating the fandom of anime, Sci-Fi, comics, and video games. Once again presented by FAN EXPO Canada, as it was…
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Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu”
By Shannen Johnston Tickets May 2025: https://alleytrak.com/app/client/4692-5083/?PackageID=2359&EventDate=2025-05-03&bypass-welcome=true Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu” offered Toronto audiences an enchanting journey into the heart of Parisian glamour, seamlessly blending classic cabaret elements with contemporary flair. The show’s concept draws inspiration from Paris’s famed Golden Triangle (Triangle d’Or), an area renowned for its cultural richness and elegance. “Déjà Vu”…
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Florida Panthers 2024 Stanley Cup Championship Ring Joins The Distinguished Collection @ The Hockey Hall of Fame-Wed.,March 12th,2025
Florida Panthers 2024 Stanley Cup Championship ring joins the distinguished collection at the Hockey Hall of Fame as the team capped off their 30th season by winning their first Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history Hockey Hall of Fame Curator, Phil Pritchard and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers President and CEO Bill Zito will…
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Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine
Photography By YYZ Events Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine is a film by renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Alfonso Maiorana. The screening was moderated by Canadian television personality Michael Williams. This documentary pays tribute to Ellen Mellwaine, the Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar.…
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TOYS AS ART, ART INSPIRED BY TOYS:MATTEL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY GROUP EXHIBITION
top row: “Thrill Of It All” by Brandi Milne, “An Ode To All That’s Good and Real Within” by HERA of Herakut, “The Pocket Medusa” by Soey Milk, and “Attack of the 150 ft. Barbie” by Eric Joyner bottom row: “Portrait of Barbie” by Marion Peck, “Masters” by Mark Todd, and “Barbie with Meat” by…
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Kraftwerk @Massey Hall – Sat.,March 8, 2025
Kraftwerk at Massey Hall was nothing short of a mesmerizing, mind-bending journey through electronic music history. For a band that has been at it for over five decades, they remain as innovative and hypnotic as ever. The night was a perfectly curated mix of robotic precision and human nostalgia. From the opening pulses of Numbers…
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Rosanne Cash at Koerner Hall – Fri.,March 7, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Rosanne Cash delivered a stunning performance at Koerner Hall on March 7, bringing warmth, wisdom, and an effortless command of the stage. Backed by her longtime musical partner and husband, John Leventhal, Cash took the audience on a journey through her rich catalog, blending folk, country, and Americana with storytelling that felt…
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National Home Show @Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 7th-Sun.,March 16th,2025
We had the opportunity to visit the National Home Show @Enercare Centre, every square foot related to Homes and more! The event is on til March 16th as everyone will see something they will like and connect with. Get your tickets: https://torontohomeshows.com/ On the Enbridge Main Stage! Catch home and design experts Colin & Justin,…
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Hockey Hall of Fame Media Event – 4 Nations Face-Off display and newly engraved 4 Nations Cup revealed – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
What an epic NHL break and a change to the All-Star format as Team Canada thrilled hockey fans last month with their triumphant win over the USA to win the inaugural trophy for the 4 Nations. Hockey Hall of Fame opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts from the incredible 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, including items from…
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POGO PJ PARTY-CABIN FEVER @STEAMWHISTLE Brewery -Thurs., Feb.27th, 2025
The yearly POGO’s signature event was held at the Steamwhistle Brewery location as POGO PJ Party never disappoints and of course a great time, but at the same time it raises critical funds for childhood cancer care with the generous and incredible support. Andrew Haley, a five-time Para swimmer medalist, three-time World Champion – and a…
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