Category: Arts
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Tulum International Film Festival, Dec. 4-8, 2019
The 1st edition of the Tulum International Film Festival will take place from December 4 to 8. The lineup will consist of 25 films divided into four sections, giving priority to narratives about social awareness, Mexican cinema, auteur cinema, and films for the general public. There will be a total of 60 screenings, 5 locations,…
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2019 DGC Awards@Fairmont Royal York-Sat.,Oct.26th,2019
The DGC was delighted to announce the winners of the 2019 DGC Awards. There were over 350 submissions this year in both film and television from across the country. DGC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD George Mihalka DGC HONOURARY LIFE MEMBER AWARD Carole Vivier OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FEATURE FILM Robert Budreau – Stockholm Patricia Rozema –…
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ImagineNative Film Festival Tues., Oct.22nd to Sat., Oct. 26th 2019
By Sally Warburton The 20th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival Announces Festival Award Winners The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open Wins Best Dramatic Feature On Sunday, October 27, 2019 at imagineNATIVE’s Awards Presentation at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, the Sun Jury, Moon Jury and Water Jury considered film, video, audio, and…
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Chocolate Ball 2019@The Eglinton Grand-Thurs.,Oct.17th,2019
By Shannen Johnston October saw the return of the Chocolate Ball in support of Prostate and Breast Cancer Initiatives. Since 2004, the Toronto Chocolate Festival has been the prime time for this chocolate-themed fundraiser, which is on its 17th event. Since it’s start, the Chocolate Ball has been hosted in cities such as Vaughan, Hamilton,…
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REELWORLD FILM FESTIVAL Opening @Glenn Gould Studio-Thurs.,Oct 17, 2019
By Sally Warburton In its 19th year, the Reelworld Film Festival features films from Canadian BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) with their own stories and unique perspectives. The Opening Night Gala and Reception on Thursday, October 17 was held at the Glenn Gould Studio in the CBC Building, Toronto. Special guests included The Honourable…
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Sultans of String release “I Am A Refugee” single and video with Somali Refugee Poet and Multimedia Artist Ifrah Mansour
“It seems that Sultans of String can’t get out of bed at the moment without finding themselves nominated for one award or another… In a word: Magnificent!” — Rock n’ Reel Magazine “Energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn… The very epitome of world music: no boundaries, no rules!” — Maverick…
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Canadians Daniel Tate & GRAMMY Award-Winning Rob Bowman Unleash Stunning Time Capsule of Toronto’s Most Iconic Concert Moments
The Flyer Vault: 150 Years of Toronto Concert History Features Foreword by Geddy Lee, Brings Mass-Followed Instagram Account to Life Available October 26, 2019 through Dundurn. First it was an Instagram must-follow, now it’s a book! From Duke Ellington to David Bowie to Daft Punk, Toronto has played host to many music legends, making its…
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Dar Williams@Hugh’s Room Live -Fri.,Oct.11th,2019
By Wayne Baggs On a stage alone with just an acoustic guitar is about as vulnerable as a musician can get. Personal songs that represent her thoughts on not only her own life but those of the broader forces in the world, Dar writes songs that matter. Like all great songwriters, Dar is more than…
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THE CHOCOLATE BALL@THE EGLINTON GRAND-THURS.,OCT.17th,2019
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM @ THE EGLINTON GRAND Eglinton Avenue (at Avenue Road) SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM For Detailed Information and Tickets please visit http://www.TheChocolateBall.com Reserved-Seating: $175 / Non-Reserved: $150 #THECHOCOLATEBALL OCTOBER 1 – 31, 2019 After Thanksgiving Weekend ….. save some room for Decadent and Delicious #CHOCOLATES AND CHOCOLATE #DESSERTS at the…
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Art With Heart @Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)-Tues.,October 8th,2019
On Tuesday, we were invited to the 26th annual Art With Heart auction of contemporary Canadian art in support of innovative HIV/AIDS care at Casey House. The evening featured a live and silent auction of prints, paintings, drawings, textile and sculptural work by some of the country’s foremost established and emerging artists. A preview reception before the live auction gave guests the opportunity to see each work…
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BOOK LAUNCH/FUNDRAISER – THE AWESOME MUSIC PROJECT: AN EVENING OF STORIES, SONGS AND SCIENCE@The Gladstone Hotel-Thurs.,October 10th,2019
By Wayne Baggs The awesome music project explores the transformative power of music through sharing stories. This event will celebrate the release of the book The Awesome Music Project: Songs of Hope and Happiness by authors Robert Carli and Terry Stuart. This beautifully illustrated hard cover book shows how the power of music helps through…
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The Toronto Tequila Festival 2019@Berkeley Church-Fri.,Oct.4th,2019
By Sally Warburton This was Toronto’s first ever Tequila Festival! on October 4th at Berkeley Church and we enjoyed premium tequila, tacos, entertainment and more; the Toronto Tequila Festival had it all for both the tequila aficionados and those looking to discover their new favourite spirit. There was both domestic and international beverages and experts…
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Fashion Heals For SickKids-Wednesday, October 2nd,2019- The Atrium@Ricarda’s
The 5th annual Fashion Heals was a party for a cause – with fine food and drink, and a one-of-a-kind fashion show curated by Toronto’s premier fashion consultancy, La Closette. http://www.fashionheals4sickkids.com hosted by, Melissa Grelo and Jess Allen of CTV’s The Social, and with a live performance by Karl Wolf and much more: Open bar,…
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Gabriel Iglesias-@The Sony Centre-S
Toronto hosted JFL42, presented by SiriusXM, and comedy fans were ecstatic to find they announced even more acts this year. Bridging unparalleled standup performances by some of the best comedians in the world, this year’s festival was a Toronto must-attend event! One of the main headliners, Gabriel Iglesias had a hilarious high-octane show during his…
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Legends Of Horror@Casa Loma-Thurs.,Sept.26th,2019
By Nicholas Chan Legends of Horror is an immersive theatrical interpretation of a wide range of classic horror stories. This event is happening every night in October. On Sept. 26th, we got the opportunity to check out the VIP Launch of Legends of Horror presented by Captain Morgan, we ventured through a 2km walk throughout…
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Madison Violet@Hugh’s Room Live-Thursday, September 26, 2019
By Wayne Baggs Madison Violet’s music and performance will give you goose bumps. The depth of the lyric content combined with the emotionally stunning harmonizing can bring tears if you’re not careful. I observed a few. Hugh’s Room Live setting only enhances that feeling. This isn’t the sugary boohoo broken heart sap. There is a…
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CANDYRAT GUITAR NIGHT WITH LUCA STRICAGNOLI AND GARETH PEARSON @HUGH’S ROOM LIVE-Sat.,Sept.21st,2019
By Wayne Baggs If you’re unfamiliar with the names Gareth Pearson or Luca Stricagnoli, then where have you been? Millions of YouTube views to their credit, I know you know them. Both own offensively tasteful chord inversions and innovative styles. Lead guitar mesmerisingly winding its way effortlessly from Chet to Django and Lenny Breau, they…
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Second Annual Montana International Film Festival (MINT) Announces Winners ONCE UPON A RIVER, HUGH HEFNER’S AFTER DARK Among Winners-Sept.19th-23rd,2019
Robert the Bruce Made It’s North American Premiere Second Annual Montana International Film Festival (MINT) Announces Winners ONCE UPON A RIVER, HUGH HEFNER’S AFTER DARK Among Winners The Second Annual Montana International Film Festival (MINT) wrapped today with an awards ceremony and closing celebration at The Babcock Theatre and The Depot in historic downtown Billings.…
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Sue Foley@Hugh’s Room-Mon., Sept.9th,2019
By Wayne Baggs Like all great Blues players, Ottawa native, Sue Foley honours the greats of the blues history. Such as Willie Dixon, Albert Collins and Mother Maybelle Carter. With her trademark Paisley Pink Telecaster, Sue has the well-honed skills and feeling to do that. Sue’s unique thumb-finger picking style gets every bit of feeling from…
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EAT TO THE BEAT Tues.,Oct 22, 2019 @Roy Thomson Hall
Eat to the Beat is a mecca for urban foodies who come to experience the best Ontario’s culinary scene has to offer. A signature event of the Canadian Cancer Society. Eat to the Beat is the only event in Canada that exclusively features the talent of 60 female chefs – women supporting women through the…
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