Category: celebration
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The 2025 Legends Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony @The Meridian Arts Centre-Fri,Oct.17th,2025
By Sally Warburton The 2025 Legends Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoured musical icons Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, Ian Thomas, Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore of Triumph, and Gino Vannelli, songwriters who have defined generations and helped shape Canada’s cultural identity on the world stage. The lively and exciting Red Carpet prior to the Awards Ceremony was held at The Meridian Arts Centre…
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After All @Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hal-Fri.,Oct.17th,2025
By Cara Branch “After All” had its Los Angeles premiere on Friday night, coinciding with its limited theatrical release before it becomes available for on-demand rentals on November 17th. Much of the cast and crew showed up at the Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall to celebrate the film’s debut. This film was made on an…
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Men Without Hats Announce New Album ‘On the Moon’ and Electrifying Single “In Glorious Days”
Men Without Hats Announce New Album ‘On the Moon’ and Electrifying Single “In Glorious Days” Following the viral success of “I ❤️ The 80s,” Men Without Hats return with a powerful new anthem and North American tour dates On The Moon Streaming Links: https://mwh.ffm.to/onthemoon “In Glorious Days” Streaming Links: https://mwh.ffm.to/glorious Men Without Hats—one of Canada’s most enduring and beloved…
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Steve Hackett @Massey Hall-Tues.,Oct.7th,2025
By Wayne Baggs Steve Hackett at Massey Hall was nothing short of magnificent — a night that reminded me exactly why he’s one of my all-time favourite guitar players. Seeing him live again, in such a perfect venue, was like reconnecting with an old friend who still has endless stories to tell through six strings.…
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The 7th Annual Healing The Voice Within Gala-@Liberty Grand-Thursday, October 2, 2025
By Steve Blackburn We had the pleasure of attending The Healing the Voice Within Gala is The Gatehouse’s annual community fundraising event, bringing together friends, supporters, and advocates for an inspiring evening at Liberty Grand. This was an elegant night features celebration, connection, and the opportunity to support the important programs and services The Gatehouse…
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Legends Of Horror @Casa Loma – October 4th to November 1st, 2025 – The 10th year Anniversary
By Jesse Read &Shannen Johnston Boo! We had the ghoulish pleasure of attending Legends of Horror as it returned to Casa Loma from October 4th to November 1st—for its 10th year anniversary and it has started the Halloween spirit with a big bang, with it being bigger, darker, and scarier than ever! We got to…
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The Weight of Us By Arinze Stanley and Oscar Ukonu
left: “Anchor” (charcoal, graphite, pastel, color pencils and acrylic on paper, 41.25” x 29.25”) by Arinze Stanley right: “Coronation” (ballpoint pen on paper, 39” x 27”) by Oscar Ukonu OPENING RECEPTION October 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm ON VIEW October 11 – November 15, 2025 COREY HELFORD GALLERY 571 S. Anderson St. Los…
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Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest &Alice Cooper @Budweiser Stage-Mon.,Sept.29th,2025
By Wayne Baggs Wow, what a night. Seeing Judas Priest and Alice Cooper share the stage in Toronto was like a holy trinity of heavy metal & theatrical rock. From start to finish it was loud, grand, crazy, and everything you want out of a classic rock show. Corrosion of Conformity opened things up with…
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Just For Laughs Toronto Festival 2025
By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnston Just For Laughs Festival brought comedy to Toronto in a big way this year, and it honestly reignited my love for live comedy. Over the course of 10 days, over 44,000 attendees had the opportunity to watch over 150 artists perform across 9 venues all across the city, now…
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Day 11 – TIFF50 – The recipients of the 2025 People’s Choice Awards
It was the last day of TIFF50, 2025, and what a whirlwind of events and great movies it was! We started the day at TIFF Lightbox for GUILLERMO DEL TORO‘s Frankenstein. Beyond the classic story, it’s been done already and everyone was expecting the same old story, but the plot was unique, a Frankenstein which…
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Day #10 – TIFF50 – Sat., Sept. 13th, 2025
Red Carpet Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – Sarah McLachlan Day 10 TIFF 2025 was expected with anticipation! It was the day when the film Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery would have its World Premier. And before the documentary film screening, was the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. On the Red Carpet were; singer Kathleen…
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Day 8, TIFF 2025
Olmo – Mexican Director – USA film at Scotiabank Theatre Olmo takes place in New Mexico (the USA state). Actor Avian Uttapa (Night Swim) plays the lead role of Olmo, a disco-loving 14-year-old living in 1979. He has a BFF Miguel, an older sister Ana who loves roller skating, and who annoys him and a…
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HOLLY COLE SURPRISES AND DELIGHTS FANS WITH A NEW SINGLE AND EXPANDED EDITION OF DARK MOON
HOLLY’S SIGNATURE TAKE ON THE CLASSIC “COMIN’ HOME BABY” IS AVAILABLE ON THE EVE OF MEL TORME’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY – HERE HOLLY CONTINUES HER ‘DARK MOON’ TOUR WITH NEW DATES ACROSS CANADA – HERE Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released an expanded version of her album Dark Moon featuring the new song “Comin’ Home Baby.”…
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Day 9 – TIFF 2025 – Fri., Sept. 12th
Day 9 – TIFF 2025 – Friday, September 12, 2025Driver’s Ed film – Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall There was great excitement with these young actors and the rest of the cast and filmmakers on the Red Carpet (film review Day 1 TIFF 2025). Comedy USA delivered a lively Red Carpet with the cast and…
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Day 7 – TIFF 2025 – Wed., Sept. 10
Dog 51 (Chien 51) French film. An excellent action packed piece with brilliant acting, Dog 51 is a 2025 French science fiction thriller film directed by Cédric Jimenez. Based on the 2022 novel by Laurent Gaudé. Set in a dystopian future in Paris, people are segregated into neighbourhoods by social class, and police are directed by…
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Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) Releases New Single “We Live In Dreams” Co-Written With Tanya Talaga
“We Live In Dreams” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram Celebrated Canadian musician, author, and visual artist Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) announces the release of his new single “We Live In Dreams,” co-written with award-winning journalist, storyteller, and filmmaker Tanya Talaga. The song is featured in the powerful new documentary ‘Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising’ (trailer here), directed by Shane Belcourt and produced…
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Anna Goldsmith Releases Bold New Single “Wake Up The People” — A Fiery Anthem for the Next Generation of Changemakers
“Wake Up The People” YouTube and Spotify Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Emerging rock artist and outspoken feminist Anna Goldsmith has released her powerful new single “Wake Up The People,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Fierce, fearless, and impossible to ignore, the song is a rallying cry for today. With its unapologetic lyrics and raw energy, “Wake Up The People”…
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Day 6 – TIFF 2025 – Tuesday, September 9
TIFF50 Dialogues – Modern Whore: From Book to Screen held at Glen Gould Studio in CBC Building on Front Street moderated by Lauren Clarke. Andrea Werhun and Nicole Bazuin discuss toxic misconceptions about sex work and sex workers with great audacity and high style. Nicole Bazuin is a photographer and documentary filmmaker who, during the talk, shared…
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Day 5 – TIFF 2025 – Monday, September 8
In Conversation with Dwayne Johnson at the Royal Alexendra Theatre, front row for this spectacular event! Dwayne Johnson joined TIFF’s Cameron Bailey to discuss his life, his career and his starring role in ‘The Smashing Machine’ with its highly anticipated North American Premiere at TIFF 2025. Later actress Emily Blunt and Award winning Director Benny Safdie joined…
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Day 4 – TIFF 2025 – Sunday, September 7
A really early wake up call for the ROOFMAN screening at Scotiabank. This riveting film with brilliant acting by Channing Tatum and Oscar nominee Kirsten Dunst, by Oscar-nominated director Derek Cianfrance, keeps the audience glued to find out what will happen next. Based on true events, The McDonalds thief hides nightly for months at a Toys R…
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