Category: Arts
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It’s Coming! SEVEN ORANGE CARPETS for Dances With Films 27 at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Starting June 20
Dances with Films 27 Opens Thursday, June 20th with the first of SEVEN multiple-film ORANGE carpets at TCL Chinese TheatreHey, kids, guess what time it is? IT’S DANCES WITH FILMS: Los Angeles TIME!!!Opening night is THIS Thursday. John Wildman and I have teamed up on the PR for this fest for the first time.WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?First off, it…
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CMW(Canadian Music Week)PART 2
By Wayne Baggs Anticipation of Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s performance at The Opera House was high for my friends and me. This was a great start to my week of covering CMW. The four of us, two of whom were fellow photographers and one a longtime concert bud, have attended many shows together. We all agreed…
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Midge Ure Of Ultravox Fame Adds Toronto &Vancouver Dates To North American Tour
Midge Ure adds more dates to his late summer North American tour that will kick off at Daryl’s house in Pawling, NY on August 7. The gigs dubbed ‘Band In A Box’ will take Midge across North America and back, wrapping up in Ft. Lauderdale on September 12 including August 16at Toronto’s El Mocambo and August 23 at Vancouver’s Rickshaw Theatre. Midge talks about the tour:…
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ISSA RAE, KENYA BARRIS, ALDIS HODGE, CAST OF “ALL AMERICAN,” NICCO ANNAN, NLE CHOPPA, BECAUSE THEY’RE FUNNY COMEDY SHOW & LEGENDARY WHITE PARTY AT DAY 3 OF THE 2024 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
(Pictured: Issa Rae, Creative Director of the 2024 American Black Film Festival) (Pictured L to R: Kenya Barris, Nicole Friday, Issa Rae, Jeff Friday) (Pictured: Aldis Hodge who was at the 2024 American Black Film Festival for Inside the Making of CROSS. CROSS is a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by showrunner Ben Watkins, based upon the…
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The Sunset Concerts Premieres-Tues.,June 11,2024 @CasaLoma Featuring-Jully Black
By Wayne Baggs Jully Black’s performance at Casa Loma’s Sunset Concert series was nothing short of spectacular. Starting off this evening featured special performances by alumni of Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program. Tonight it was J3M. Against the stunning backdrop of the historic castle, Black delivered an electrifying show that captivated the…
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Wang Chung @El Mocombo- Tues.,June 11th,2024
By Wayne Baggs Wang Chung’s performance at The El Mocambo on June 11th, 2024, was a nostalgic journey infused with vibrant energy and seasoned musicianship. Taking the stage with an infectious enthusiasm, the band transported the audience back to the vibrant era of the ’80s with their iconic hits and contemporary flair. From the moment…
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Part One-Canadian Music Week Conference-Walk Off the Earth, Dallas Smith, Charlotte Day Wilson, Kingfish Killy &CMW Music Live Music Awards With-Deadmau5-Toronto-June 2024
By Sally Warburton The 42nd edition of Canadian Music Week took place at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel conference rooms in Toronto. The 3 day CMW conference took place alongside Radiodays 2024 North America. Live music has become a major part of the music economy. This year’s 7 day CMW music festival included artists such…
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Pop Rising Artist Sydney <3 Explores Social Anxiety In “Anywhere But Here”
“Anywhere But Here” YouTube and Spotify Instagram and TikTok Certainly, the impulse to flee uncomfortable social situations is a universal experience. However, for Toronto artist Sydney ❤ and countless others, these episodes keep kicking in repeatedly without an apparent reason. This time, social anxiety has been an inspiration for the talented K-Pop artist, infusing “Anywhere But Here” with raw emotion.…
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Canada’s Walk of Fame @Casa Loma-THE SUNSET CONCERT-Tues.,June 11th,2024
By Sally Warburton Canada’s Walk of Fame and Casa Loma, in partnership with Seeing Red Media, presented THE SUNSET CONCERTS, on Tuesdays each week this super summer music series featuring 12 nights of amazing performances and special guest appearances. Every Tuesday throughout the season in the beautiful setting of Toronto’s iconic Casa Loma. Starting the…
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Vancouver Hard Rockers THE MIGHTY ONE Reimagines The Power Ballad For The Age Of Social Awareness
“Kickin’ Stones” YouTube and Spotify Website In their third album, “The Torch of Rock and Roll”, The Mighty One has chosen to go full tilt at the fragility and vulnerabilities we try to hide from all but a select few. The 5th single from this album “Kickin’ Stones,” out now, is a haunting tribute to Jeff Worobec, a dear…
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Indie Rockers The Petras Announce New Single ‘Sapphire’ And A Pregnancy
“Sapphire” Spotify Website The Petras’ “Sapphire,” set the stage for what’s to come from this fresh all-women band out of Kingston, Ontario. “Sapphire” is a rousing indie rock banger that invites listeners to embrace their unique and wonderful selves that invokes the band’s inspirations: The Runaways and The Beaches. Says The Petras vocalist Brielle LeBlanc, “We…
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Canadian Punk Legend Gene Champagne Flies High On Debut Solo Record ‘Let’s Jet!’
“Let’s Jet” YouTube and Spotify Website June 14, 2024: THE BOVINE, TORONTO June 15, 2024: PALASAD SOCIAL BOWL, LONDON June 29, 2024: THE CORKTOWN, HAMILTON Pop that cork and raise a toast! Beloved Canadian punk drummer Gene Champagne is stepping out from behind the kit for his long-awaited first solo EP, Let’s Jet! A fan favorite after decades of…
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Harriet Chung’s Releases Heartfelt Anthem of Love “Hold Me Tight”
“Hold Me Tight” YouTube and Spotify Website In the realm of music, there are songs that transcend mere melodies and lyrics, touching the very soul with their heartfelt resonance. “Hold Me Tight,” the latest release from the talented artist Harriet Chung, stands as a shining example of such a song—a poignant anthem of love and security that captivates…
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Luminato Toronto – Official Opening June 7, 2024
By Sally Warburton The Official Opening of Luminato took place Friday, June 7 at David Pecaut Square, Toronto. Unfortunately the threat of lightning prevented the preview performers from being on the stage. But all turned out well as the 3 dancers of Supa Rich Kids did their awesome intro into their upcoming performances and the…
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Casa Loma: Symphony in the Gardens – Monday, June 3rd, 2024
By Sally Warburton Opening night of the Symphony in the Gardens was June 3rd. It was a beautiful evening with guests ready for the start of summer and enjoying the outdoors with a drink or dinner and then the wonderful music of Maestro Paolo Busato and The Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra. The music theme of the…
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Winners Announced for Canadian Live Music Industry Awards
Canadian Music Weekand Canadian Live Music Association Announce Winners for the 2024 Live Music Industry AwardsPresented by Showpass, Powered by Aloompa London, Ontario Named Music City of the Year Canadian Music Week (CMW), in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), are pleased to announce the winners for the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMI Awards), presented by Showpass and powered by…
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Smash @The Gardiner Museum -Thurs.,May 30th 2024
By Sally Warburton The sold out annual SMASH event at the Gardiner Museum Toronto is a night when the next generation of artists, arts enthusiasts and cultural philanthropists come together to celebrate Toronto’s vibrant arts community. May 30 was the evening when SMASH: Between Worlds allowed guests to explore the boundaries between states, parallel worlds and altered realities…
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Visionary Musician Margaret Maria Champions Social Change Through Innovative Compositions and Performances
Spotify I YouTube I Website Margaret Maria, a visionary innovator, creator, music producer, composer, cellist, and educator, is on a mission to advocate for programs and initiatives that “change the world”, through her musical endeavours. Renowned for her innovative compositions and masterful cello performances, Margaret Maria is set to launch an event showcasing her talent for pushing the boundaries…
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SEE THE WORLD’S LARGEST COLLECTION OF PRIVATELY-OWNED BANKSY ART – INCLUDING MONA LISA FOR A LIMITED TIME @LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE TORONTO
Photography By W.Baggs The Art of Banksy featuresmore than 140 original and authenticated Banksy works. These include prints, canvases, screenprints, sculptures, hand-drawn sketches, and limited-edition pieces, as well as video testimonials by a close associate of Banksy who worked on prints of iconic images with the artist. For a limited time only, you will be…
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Country Music Chef Laurie LeBlanc Has A Taste For Every Tongue With “The BBQ Dance”
“The BBQ Dance” YouTube and Spotify Website Summer’s here, and the time is right for dancing with some meat! Acadian country superstar Laurie LeBlanc is throwing on his apron and welcoming us all to the backyard to join him in “The BBQ Dance,” the all-English version of his paean to the immortal pleasures of a warm-weather pig-out. As…
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