Category: Arts
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The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) presented Un-Gala 2024, A Night Of Celebration &Fundraising @Universal Music-Thur.,Oct.24th,2024
The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) presented Un-Gala 2024, a night of celebration and fundraising dedicated to bringing the transformative power of music therapy to those who need it most but lack the financial means to access it. This year’s event focused on expanding access to music therapy for older adults facing cognitive decline due…
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The Drive-By Truckers @The Danforth Music Hall -Tues.,October 22,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Drive-By Truckers’ show at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on October 22 was pure rock-and-roll grit at its finest, everything a fan could hope for—raw, real, and relentless. The Southern Rock Opera Revisited tour found the group performing all 94 minutes of their critically acclaimed album. From the first note,…
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deadmau5 Announces Special Guests For Red Rocks Nov. 1 & 2 With BSOD, Kiesza, Lights, SOFI, And WTF? (Steve Duda & Dj Aero)
ELECTRONIC MUSIC ICON deadmau5 retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5 ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS FORRED ROCKSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 WITH. BSOD, KIESZA*, LIGHTS, SOFI,AND WTF? (STEVE DUDA & DJ AERO) WITH SUPPORT FROM CALLIE REIFF mau5shop POP-UP SHOP SET FOR DENVERWITH NEW AND EXCLUSIVE LIMITED MERCH *Appearing Friday, November 1 only To celebrate two and a half decades of creating…
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Evil Dead The Musical @The Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. -The Production Runs Through To Christmas
Evil Dead The Musical follows the story of five college students in an abandoned cabin in the woods who become transformed into demons after accidentally unleashing an evil force. Ash, a demon-killing hero, is tasked with saving the day with his trusty chainsaw. Over the show’s remarkable trajectory thousands of gallons of blood have been sprayed…
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THE 20TH ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 4
Featuring Barenaked Ladies, Alex Lifeson, Broken Social Scene, Billy Talent, Dan Hill, Wiliam Prince and more to be announced Tickets to the 20th annual celebration on-sale Oct 18th at 10 am local time at TicketMaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light Prices range from $35.50- $85.50 (plus service charges) All Ages / Reserved Seating The Andy Kim Christmas returns to Toronto’s…
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The Doobie Brothers @The Kitchener Aud -Wed.,October 9, 2024
By Wayne Baggs The Doobie Brothers delivered an outstanding performance at The Kitchener Aud on October 9, 2024, blending classic rock with their signature harmonies. From the moment they hit the stage, the energy was palpable, and the band didn’t disappoint, kicking things off with fan favourites like their cover of Eddie Hollands’ “Take Me…
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The Art With Heart gala -Tuesday October 8th, 2024 @The Carlu.
The annual Art With Heart gala took place Tuesday October 8th, 2024 at The Carlu. As Canada’s most anticipated charity art auction, it was an amazing and fabulous evening of art and philanthropy for all who attended. The artists, curatorial committee, gallerists, patrons’ circle, sponsors, and art lovers helped us raise more than $1M for…
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98 DEGREES ANNOUNCE FALL 2024 TOUR AND XOXO ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERSHIP POP ICONS NEW BALLAD “GOT U” TO DEBUT NOVEMBER 15TH
Los Angeles – October 8, 2024 – 98 Degrees is back with new music, a Fall Tour, and a new record label partnership with XOXO Entertainment. The iconic boy band, consisting of Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre, will open their Fall Tour on October 16thin Midland, Texas, at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Their new…
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Nuit Blanche 2024 -“The Distance Between”-Sat.,Oct.5th-Sun.,Oct.6th,2024
This year’s Nuit Blanche was spread out as we tried to move around and many of the unique installations were along the Queens Quay which were between Bathurst and Lower Sherbourne. We experienced some music,interactiv art and dance performances, Some interesting sights and sounds for Nuit Blanche 2024 and we look forward to this yearly…
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Liberty Group presents Legends of Horror 2024 @ Casa Loma Toronto-Thurs.,October 3rd,2024
Photography By Jesse Read It was the return of its classic and beloved Halloween-themed event, Legends of Horror (http://www.legendsofhorror.ca/) presented by Captain Morgan, on the grounds of Toronto’s celebrated historic castle, Casa Loma. Celebrating its ninth year, Toronto’s must-attend event opens October 3rd and runs until November 2nd. The phantasmagoric event is guaranteed to elevate…
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Hello Sunshine Hosts Second Annual Shine Away Experiential Franchise, Bringing Fans and Consumers Together for a Weekend of Connection, Entertainment, and Joy
Day One of the Sold Out Event Featured Conversations with Founder Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Octavia Spencer, Olivia Munn, Brooke Baldwin, Sara Blakely, Julia Boorstin, Heather McMahan, AT&T’s Kellyn Kenny, Candace Nelson, Amanda Kloots, and more with Musical Performance by The Castellows Connected by AT&T, the first day of the second annual Shine Away took…
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Alberta-Based Blues Rock Sextet SPARROW BLUE Releases “That Rock N Roll” Single From No Lies, No Tricks Album
MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “That Rock N Roll” YouTube and Spotify Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok St. Albert, Alberta’s blues rock sextet Sparrow Blue has managed to do something that is rare: make classic rock sound as fresh, energetic, and punchy as it did when it first started. The result is a short but incredibly sweet, party-starting, rowdy rock…
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The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Announces Farewell Tour With Special Guest Jeff Rogers
“There would be no Blues Brothers if it weren’t for Downchild.”- Dan Aykroyd “One of the greatest blues bands in the world. Period.”– Toronto Star “Downchild has a virtual lock on Canadian blues hierarchy.”- Blues Revue After 19 albums, countless awards and 55 years of spreading the blues around the world on tour, the time…
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Day #1 Of TIFF- Movie Reviews, Red Carpet & Events- Thurs., Sept. 5th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew What a fantastic way to start with the documentary screenings of Canada’s iconic group, The Tragically Hip, taking place in front of the Royal Alex. Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal Film screening – and an honour to have Canadian musicians including Bare Naked Ladies band members, Toronto vocalist and songwriter SATE and Oji-Cree…
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Day #2 Of TIFF- Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events- Fri., Sept. 6th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew In the afternoon we arrived at the RED Carpet for The Penguin Lessons at RTH The actors and filmmakers elegantly donned the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. Unfortunately, Missing from the Red Carpet was the main actor of the film, Steve Coogan. The Premiere film screening took place directly afterwards. Starring Oscar nominee…
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Day #3 Of TIFF- Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events- Sat., Sept. 7th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Our first stop was the Industry Special Event, The Ankler’s Prestige Junkie LIVE with Katey Rich and Hugh Grant at Glenn Gould Studio CBC In this live edition of The Ankler’s Prestige Junkie podcast, host Katey Rich went over the highlights and awards buzz of the festival thus far with Vulture’s…
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Day #4-TIFF -Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events -Sun., Sept. 8th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Sunday, September 8th Day 4 Cate Blanchett in Conversation at Royal Alexandra Theatre Red Carpet and in Royal Alexandra, 12noon Actress Cate Blanchett was very well received by her fans on King Street across from Royal Alexandra Theatre. She spent time greeting the fans. She was beautiful and elegant in a stunning…
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The 34th SOCAN Awards @HISTORY-Tues.,Sept.24th,2024
Interviews By Jesse Read &Photography By Wayne Baggs On September 24, 2024, the 34th SOCAN Awards honoured the outstanding achievements of Canada’s most accomplished songwriters, composers and music publishers over the past 2 years. The SOCAN Awards returned The Song & Score Week in Toronto – a week-long program of celebration and education for emerging…
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Day #5 of TIFF – Red Carpet, Events & Film Reviews – Mon., Sept. 9th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew We started the Monday at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The red carpet at TIFF 2024 for RIFF RAFF was a star-studded affair, showcasing an all-star ensemble that included the likes of Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Coolidge, and Bill Murray. Fans and photographers clamored for a glimpse of the talented…
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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Francine Honey Announces Retirement From The Road, Clears The Decks For Rockets In My Boots, Vol II
“Unfinished Business” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram A feeling of transition emanates from every note of musical treasure in Francine Honey’s focus single, “Unfinished Business.” And that’s totally appropriate for an artist who’s in the midst of taking stock of her past while charting a bold change in her career trajectory, including announcing her retirement from the road and…
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