Category: Arts
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Izzo Blues Coalition Brings Bluesy Energy to the Holidays with “Merry Christmas Baby”
“Merry Christmas Baby” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram There are calm, soothing versions of Christmas carols and standards that are amplified throughout shopping malls and big box stores. But Montreal blues rock group Izzo Blues Coalition have injected a fresh sense of verve and energy with their blistering cover of “Merry Christmas Baby.” It’s a performance that would make…
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NEW REVELATORY DOCUMENTARY ‘ATOMIC REACTION’ AFFIRMS CANADA’S PLACE IN NUCLEAR HISTORY
Executive produced by Bernie Finkelstein and David Hatch and Directed by Michèle Hozer Airings Now On CBC Documentary Channel and CBC GEM Starting January 10, 2025 Read The Picton Gazette feature hereand Wellington Times feature here “Canada’s role in the development of the Manhattan Project is not widely understood. We were not a bit player.” The record-breaking success…
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The Andy Kim Annual Christmas Concert @Massey Hall -Wed.,December 4, 2024
By Wayne Baggs The Andy Kim Annual Christmas show at Massey Hall on December 4, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of music and community spirit. As a cherished tradition, the event once again brought together an eclectic lineup of Canadian talent to spread holiday cheer, all united to support CAMH Gifts of Light. Kim, as…
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Krampus Ball @The Opera House-Sat.,Dec.7th,2024
It was the twelfth year to Toronto, Krampus Ball was a night of costumes, music, and mesmerizing performances, all inspired by the folklore of Krampus, the yuletide demon. The performers include Squid Lid featuring A.P.E., Projekt F, Bass Witch, and others. Guests are encouraged to fully immerse themselves by donning creative outfits, whether as festive demons, nutcrackers,…
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Boardroom x Cadillac Host Exclusive Dinner During Art Basel Weekend
Devin Booker, Braxton Berrios, & Carmelo Anthony Attend the Friday Evening Event Courtesy of Boardroom Miami, FL – This weekend, Boardroom and Cadillac partnered for a star-powered exclusive dinner at Miami hot spot ZZ’s Club to celebrate Art Basel. Hosted by Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman and Major Food Group co-founder Jeff Zalaznick, attendees included a diverse group of leaders across sports, music, art, and entertainment.…
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LUDACRIS PERFORMANCE: Ludacris Performs Live Presented by Movado @NYLON House During Miami Art Week; Camila Cabello, Janelle Monáe, and John Summit Attend
Ludacris Performs Live Presented by Movado Camila Cabello, Janelle Monáe, and John Summit Attend NYLON House at Miami Art Week Presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics Photo By Poupay Jutharat Photos by Martin Medina and Sam Haddadi NYLON celebrated Miami Art Week and the release of its first NYLON Nights issue with an exclusive performance by Ludacris presented by Movado.…
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DANI presents An Evening with Kodi Lee-Thurs.,Dec.5th,2024 @ Meridian Arts Centre
By Sally Warburton Thursday, December 5th was a very special evening at the Toronto Meridian Arts Centre in North York Toronto. This was a fundraiser for DANI (Developing and Nurturing Independence) the organization which provides life-changing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. All funds from ticket sales went to DANI. Setting the mood by hosting the evening was…
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR-December 5th, 2024 – January 4th, 2025 @Casa Loma
By Shannen Johnston & Jesse Read December 2024 and the Holiday Lights are up at the Castle, also known as Casa Loma. It included dazzling lighting displays and themed areas while guest were on a self guided tour of the gardens in all of its winter glory. Castle Loma has some marvelous displays throughout the…
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Highly Anticipated Jay Douglas Documentary Play It Loud! — How Toronto Got Soul Set for Official Premiere on Dec. 4 and 7 at Hot Docs Cinema
Trailer Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Spotify and YouTube Playlist TICKETS ONSALE HERE JAY DOUGLAS IS AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA For much of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Caribbean, Jamaican and reggae music scene in Toronto was almost unrivaled in North America in terms of quality and performers. Jay Douglas, lead singer of The Cougars and one of the biggest and brightest…
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Sue Foley @The Oakville Living Art Centre & Pat Travers @The Rockpile-Sat.,Nov.23rd,2024
By Wayne Baggs The evening began with the soulful strums of Sue Foley’s guitar filling the Oakville Living Arts Centre. The November chill outside only made the warmth inside more inviting as Sue’s Texan blues licks intertwined with her smooth vocals, drawing the crowd into her world. Each note carried an intimate energy, as if…
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Toronto Arts Foundation – In Bloom Gala The Mayor’s Evening for the Arts
By Sally Warburton Wednesday, November 20th was a wonderful evening at the Carlu at 444 Yonge Street, Toronto. It was The Mayor’s Evening for the Arts – In Bloom Gala supporting Toronto Arts Foundation. The evening promised Immersive Art installations, live performances, silent auction, open bar with specialty cocktails and delicious food – snacks and sweets.…
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Web Summit Lisbon, Portugal-2024 – Where the Tech World Meets
By Sally Warburton The 15th annual Web Summit took place November 11th to 14th, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. And what a beautiful and welcoming city Lisbon is! It’s eight years since the November 2016 first edition of Web Summit in Lisbon. The Web Summit took place at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), located in the…
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INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW TORONTO (IDS)RETURNS IN JANUARY 2025
The Interior Design Show(IDS) Toronto, Canada’s premier showcase of exceptional design, willbring together industry-leading brands with emerging and establishedglobal talents at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building fromJanuary 23-26, 2025. Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of trendsetting exhibitions, innovative product launches, and thought-provokinginstallations that ignite creativity and shape the future of interior design.“Following…
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Martha and the Muffins As Chemical Dreams and John Orpheus Cook Up Funky Magic on ‘Buttermilk’
“Buttermilk” YouTube and Spotify Chemical Dreams Bandcamp I Instagram John Orpheus Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok On paper, there are few team-ups less obvious than the pairing of new wave legends Martha and the Muffins with kitsch-funk revivalist John Orpheus. But they’ve hit pay dirt together before, and now they’re about to do it again. On “Buttermilk,” their second joint single in as many years, the…
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The Jitters @Hugh’s Room-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Jitters at Hugh’s Room on November 8th was an absolute blast! It felt like a throwback to the ’80s Toronto music scene, but with a refreshed vibe that totally worked. The band brought their signature energy, and the audience was all in, singing along to their hits. Frontman Blair Packham’s vocals…
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds With Special Guest-Steve Strongman @The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts-Fri.,Oct.25th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Fabulous Thunderbirds delivered a high-energy, blues-filled performance at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on October 25, 2024. Led by frontman and harmonica legend Kim Wilson, the band brought its signature Texas blues-rock sound to a packed house. Touring with a new album release. “Struck Down” features 9 new songs…
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The Musical Stage Company – UNCOVERED: U2 & THE ROLLING STONES @Koerner Hall-Fri.,Oct 25, 2024
By Sally Warburton &Photo credit: Dahlia Katz The Musical Stage Company’s 18th annual UNCOVERED concert was at Koerner Hall! This October the spotlight was on the two most famous rock bands in music history, U2 & The Rolling Stones! From U2’s politically charged arrangements to The Rolling Stones’ rebellious and blues-influenced melodies, the innovation and success of…
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LUCHA VAVOOM DE LA LIZ ANNOUNCES TWO-NIGHT HALLOWEEN ENGAGEMENT @THE MAYAN THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st
LUCHA VAVOOM DE LA LIZ ANNOUNCES TWO-NIGHT HALLOWEEN ENGAGEMENT A Nightmare on Hill Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st AT THE MAYAN THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES Featuring world-class lucha libre wrestling, burlesque, aerialists, comedy, music, and more Produced by Liz Fairbairn, co-founder of Lucha VaVOOM Tickets on sale now Los Angeles-Lucha VaVoom de La Liz (LVVDLL)—where…
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Blues Musician SUGAR BROWN Shares Globe-Trekking Odyssey With ‘Toronto Bound’ Single And Album
“Toronto Bound” YouTube and Spotify Website Picking up and leaving for a new town or city can be a challenge at the best of times. But for Toronto-based blues musician Ken Kawashima (aka Sugar Brown), leaving Chicago — often considered one of the blues’ hotbeds — for Toronto seems like a natural fit on the groovy and gorgeous…
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