Category: Arts
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Alice Cooper & Deep Purple@The Budweiser Theatre-Sat.,Sept 2nd,2017
When Deep Purple played at the Budweiser Theatre, it was a testament to greatness. The English rock band was founded in 1968 and are spoken in the same breath of Rock Royalty in the company of other venerable bands such as Led Zepplin, The Who and Black Sabbath. Recognition was finally bestowed to band, as…
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Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)-Aug.18th-Sept.4th,2017
By: Sorin Simniceanu and BK on the SCENE What do acrobats, rock stars, fried mars bars and alpacas have in common? They were all found at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) which is taking place from August 18th to September 4th . In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, this year’s CNE emphasized Canada’s heritage…
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THE LAYOVER premiere and party hosted by Foster Grant, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and The Highlight Room at The Dream Hollywood.
Photography By Amy Graves Celebrities, filmmakers and other VIP’s crowded the red carpet and post premiere party for actor/director William H. Macy’s THE LAYOVER, hosted by Foster Grant Sunglasses, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and the Highlight Room at the Dream Hotel Hollywood. Guests Included Actor/Director William H. Macy and Stars Alexandra Daddario; Kate Upton; Matt Jones;…
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The 12th Annual KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival @Daniels Spectrum-AUGUST 10-13, 2017
By BK on the SCENE The closing day of The 12 Annual Kultura Festival was held at Daniel Spectrum, it’s the 12th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience. http://www.kultura.ca/about It was a Kultura’s culinary battle and guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and nouveau cuisine of the Philippines on the final…
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Music Under The City Stars @ Casa Loma-Wed., Aug. 2nd, 2017
Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Canada’s Walk of Fame hosted its Music Under the City Stars Fundraiser, raising $350,000 while bringing together great Canadian artists and their hits. The CWF Gala was presented by Walter and Maria Schneider, Jeffrey Latimer Entertainment and Liberty Entertainment Group who gathered some of Canada’s most talented singer-songwriters and…
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Honey Jam Launch with Special guest LeToya Luckett@TD Centre-Thurs., July 25, 2017
By Kimberly Samnang On Tuesday, July 25 at the TD Tower, Honey Jam hosted a reception sponsored by TD to celebrate their 22nd anniversary and introduced the lineup for the 2017 Concert! Hailing from Montreal, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Brampton, Vancouver and Nova Scotia, the artists were announced at the official launch and press conference. Canada’s…
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The 50th Annual Carnival 2017 Gala @Liberty Grand-Fri., July 28th, 2017
Carnival Toronto swept the city this year for the 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Festival, and what a way to celebrate the festivities with a “big time gala!” Last year, there wasn’t a formal gala and we were excited that the event returned just in time for the 50th anniversary. The celebration was in full…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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“Function in the Junction”In Support Of The Haiti School Building Project@2854 Dundas St. W-Thursday, June 22,2017
Photography By Nicholas Chan The Haiti School Building Project hosted “The Function in the Junction” event on Thursday, June 22, a festive mix of drinks, dancing and food, the night was hosted at 2854 Dundas St. W, catered by guest chef Anthony Rose of Toronto’s most buzzed about restaurants: Rose & Sons, Fat Pasha, The…
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Cavalia Odysseo @ Odysseo’s White Big Top, Mississauga – Thu, June 15, 2017
Photography By Amit Adhya Odysseo is set for its debut performance on June 21 in Mississauga, but we were lucky enough to be invited to the advance red carpet arrival and unique stable visit! The gala even had a special appearance by Odysseo fan and Toronto personality, Michael “Pinball” Clemons. The Vice-Chair of the Toronto Argonauts…
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David Rocco Interview conducted by Karen Gordon&screening of David Rocco’s Dolce Napoli*@Tiff Bell Lightbox-June 14th,2017
A thirty-minute on-stage interview with David Rocco was conducted by Karen Gordon and it took place on the stages of The Bell TIFF Lightbox, then it was followed by the screening of David Rocco’s Dolce Napoli* Karen “grilled” David on his excursions and was quite adamant about being left out of his trip and his…
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Eva’s Initiatives@Evergreen Brickworks-Wed.,June 7th,2017
Eva’s Initiatives event was held at Evergreen Brick Works and the hosts for the evening were Designers and television personalities Colin Lewis McAllister and Justin Patrick Ryan. It was a fun night with signature libations, exquisite food and a home decor fans delight. Home for Life, Toronto’s most meaningful home-themed marketplace and auction in support…
