Category: celebration
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Finger Eleven @Dine Alone Records-Fri.,Nov.7th,2025
By Wayne Baggs The Finger Eleven show at Dine Alone Records felt like the kind of night fans quietly hope for but rarely get—a band with decades of arena experience stripping everything down and playing as if they were in your living room. The room itself helped set the tone: warm lighting, vinyl-lined walls, and…
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NFL-Buffalo Bills and CFL-Toronto Argonauts Unique Partnership
A unique partnership has emerged between the NFL-Buffalo Bills and the CFL-Toronto Argonauts which includes merchandise and activation opportunities across the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and other MLSE properties. As the Buffalo Bills continue their 2025-26 season, the Bills and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) announced that they have entered into a…
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Coney Hatch @The Redwood Theatre-Fri.,Nov.14th,2025
By Wayne Baggs On November 14, 2025, Coney Hatch, the iconic Canadian hard rock band, delivered a truly special experience at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. This wasn’t a typical high-volume rock show: the performance is billed as “Up-Close & Unplugged,” giving fans a rare, acoustic, and intimate encounter with the band. Where were you in 1982…
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WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO — FOUR DAYS OF ROOTS, BLUES, AND COMMUNITY AT THE TRANZAC CLUB
Toronto, ON — Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac Club from February 12–15, 2026. Featuring more than 100 artists across multiple stages, Winterfolk celebrates the city’s vibrant folk, blues, and singer-songwriter community — keeping live…
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DANNY MARKS RELEASES TWO-SIDED ANTHEM “ONE WAY TICKET HOME” AND “PLEASE MISTER CONDUCTOR”
Toronto-born musician, broadcaster, and storyteller Danny Marks releases his new double-sided single “One Way Ticket Home” b/w “Please Mister Conductor”, out now through Cabbagetunes Records. The release unites Marks’ authentic voice and masterful guitar work in a celebration of homecoming, resilience, and the spirit of the Blues. A lifelong pillar of Canadian music, Marks began…
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Hank Azaria And Caitlin Morrison Unite To Raise Awareness And Action For Mental Health At Toronto’s Koerner Hall November 14
Toronto, ON — Late actor Matthew Perry’s legacy of compassion and advocacy will continue to echo across Canada through a new initiative led by his long-time friend and Friends co-star Hank Azaria and his sister Caitlin Morrison. Together, they’re spearheading efforts to spark conversation and deliver tangible mental health solutions. Morrison, who heads Matthew Perry House, has partnered with Make Music Matter to…
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Art Toronto 2025 – October 23 -26
By Sally Warburton The 2025 edition of Art Toronto brought together art galleries from all over Canada, USA, Europe, Mexico and South America with galleries representing artwork from all over the world. Held at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre North, the Art Toronto Show started Thursday, October 23 with a preview for media and then…
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Kid DET & Sad Classes Turn the Past Into Power With New Single “Rearview” – Now At 125,000 Views
Kid DET Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Sad Classes Website I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Toronto’s genre-blending duo Kid DET and Sad Classes are bringing melodic rap to new heights with “Rearview”—a powerful and emotionally charged first single from their upcoming project ‘Soul Food II: At The Cabin’, arriving October 17, 2025. The track’s energy, honesty, and cinematic flair mark a major moment for two artists…
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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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