Category: celebration
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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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Day 3 – TIFF 2025 – Saturday, September 6
LOVELY DAY screening at Scotiabank Lovely Day is an energetic, perceptive and very funny new feature film by Quebec’s Philippe Falardeau, presented in French and Arabic. Actors Rose-Marie Perreault, Neil Elias, Hassan Mahbouba, Hiam Abou Chedid and Georges Khabbaz are brilliant. It’s a fun-filled film involving different cultures and a wedding! Acting is fantastic. Rose-Marie Perreault,…
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Day 2 – TIFF 2025 – Friday, September 5
Red Carpets – TIFF Lightbox. Film Good Boy by Jan Komasa, starring Anson Boon, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough. Good Boy is described as an intense and unforgettable genre-bending strange captivity thriller that unfolds like a dark fairy tale. Academy Award–nominated director Jan Komasa , produced by legendary filmmakers Jeremy Thomas, Ewa Piaskowska and Jerzy Skolimowski . Written by Bartek Bartosik and…
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Day 1 – TIFF 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Day 1 of TIFF! And it was pouring rain! Despite the heavy rain, all the umbrellas.. nothing stopped TIFF film enthusiasts attending Day 1 ! Driver’s Ed screening was at Scotiabank Cinema. A film about the journey of four high school students who go on an adventure in their driver’s education car in search of one…
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Logan Brown: A Decade in Entertainment, Combines Comedy and Music to Create New Album Black Man, White Privilege
YouTube and Spotify Website Logan Brown has been carving his path in the entertainment industry for over a decade, sharing stages with some of Canada’s top comedians and establishing himself as a notable act. Now, the Ontario musician introduces a humorous blend of comedy and music into his acts. Brown is exploring the musical comedy universe and…
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Econoline Crush Announce New Era With “New Gold Magic” Single And Canadian Tour
Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram For three decades, Econoline Crush has thrived in the space between industrial grit and melodic uplift. With their forthcoming single ‘New Gold Magic’ out September 26 —produced, mixed, and mastered by Kane Churko at The Hideout—the band signals not just survival but reinvention. Frontman Trevor Hurst frames it succinctly: “New Gold Magic is about getting your…
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FAN EXPO @ M.T.C.C.- Thurs.,Aug.21st-Sun.,Aug.,24th, 2025
Wow, what a Fan Expo 2025 as the four day event ran from August 21 to 24, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention which was transformed into the ultimate fan destination. There were fans of cosplay, fantasy, sci-fi, comics horror, gaming, or anime, this year’s event had something for everyone. Some of the fun…
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Casa Loma Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night-Mon.,Aug.18th,2025
By Jesse Read We had the opportunity to watch Casa Loma’s “Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night” and it was a packed house (or should I say castle) filled with awe-inspired movie buffs and film score lovers. Led by Maestro Paolo Busato, a world renowned conductor,the Casa Loma Orchestra performed hits from films…
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Funk Brothers Descendant Nathan Ali Releases Empowered Anthem “Forward” From New EP ‘Parallel’ MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio, and All Assets Here “Forward” YouTube and Spotify Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Nathan Ali doesn’t flinch from the struggle—he turns it into fuel. His new single “Forward” closes out his deeply personal EP Parallel (Slammin’ Media/Believe) with an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up…
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LUCHA VAVOOM DE LA LIZ’S ANNUAL SUMMER SPECTACULAR RETURNING TO LOS ANGELES’ MAYAN THEATRE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 2025
Bottom: Viva Van, Magno, Lady Pink, and Los Crazy Chickens Top: Banbury Cross, Skylar Benton, and The Poubelle Twins LUCHA VAVOOM DE LA LIZ’S ANNUAL SUMMER SPECTACULAR The Good, The Bad, and The Fabulous RETURNING TO LOS ANGELES’ MAYAN THEATRE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd FOR ONE LAST BLOWOUT CELEBRATION BEFORE ITS HOME VENUE CLOSES ITS DOORS…
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AMERICANA red carpet @LA Tastemaker Event
AMERICANA Stars including Sydney Sweeney, Halsey, Simon Rex, writer and director Tony Tost and producer Alex Saks walked the AMERICANA red carpet at LA Tastemaker Event. To pay homage to the film’s modern day-western themes the red carpet and screening event took place at iconic Los Angeles hotspot and western themed venue Desert 5 Spot. Following the carpet, celebrities and guests screened the…
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The Rock Symphony at Casa Loma Toronto – July 29, 2025
By Sally Warburton Under the direction of Maestro Paolo Busato the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra at Casa Loma is a beautiful experience. Having dinner or drinks in the open air amid the beautiful gardens of Casa Loma while listening to music makes a fantastic date night, family occasion or time with friends. Several people were…
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Makilala Preview @105 Church Street-Thurs.,July 24th,2025
Pics &Videos By Nicholas ChanMakilala, a new Filipino restaurant from renowned duo Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular, along with Jeff’s brother Joel Regular, is set to open late July at 105 Church Street. Known for their beloved Thai restaurants across Toronto, Chef Nuit and Jeff have turned their focus to the food and culture of…
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Bentley Toronto x Friday Harbour x Grand Touring x Peter Triantos-Wed.,July 23rd,2025
PHOTOS BY NSBKIM PHOTOS Guest and patrons were still glowing from Wednesday’s fabulous exhibition with Bentley Toronto x Friday Harbour x Grand Touring x Peter Triantos, and thank you for making it so special. It was a pleasure seeing you and we hope you enjoyed an evening of our exciting collaboration event surrounded by Peter Triantos’ inspiring spectacular fine…
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Sean Jones Revival @ The Palais Royale Toronto – Night 1 of 4!
By Sally Warburton Sean Jones’ first of four sessions at the Palais Royale was July 16th. The iconic Palais Royale on Lake Shore Blvd on Lake Ontario in Toronto was a full house! It was a sold out evening! The historic building is set right by the Lake with a beautiful large patio area and…
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Day 2 of Mariposa 2025 In Orillia
By Wayne Baggs Wow—Day 2 of Mariposa 2025 was downright magical. The morning kicked off at the pub stage with the Run With the Kittens + Boo Radley Project workshop—funny, spontaneous, and bursting with horn solos, tambourines, and audio surprises. Watching Nate Mills direct a nine-piece band raw and live was hilarious, setting a joyful tone for the whole day.Afternoon…
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The Fringe Festival July 2 – 13, 2025
By Sally Warburton ‘The place for Indie theatre and performance’ – the Toronto Fringe Festival is a big part of summer celebrations in Toronto. The Fringe Festival has expanded back! To 100 shows, with steady audience numbers. It surpassed $500,000 at the box office, all of which goes back to the artists. Congratulations to everyone…
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Simpl Things Cocktail Bar – 269 Dunn Ave- Tuesday, July 15, 2025
We were invited to an intimate afternoon celebrating Renais Gin – a terroir-driven spirit co-founded by Alex Watson and his sister Emma Watson and inspired by the legacy of French winemaking. Host-Alex Watson and sommelier Renée Sferrazza (Wine by Renée) graciously greeted invited guest at Simpl Things Cocktail Bar for a guided tasting experience unlike…
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Toronto Outdoor Art Fair July 11-13, 2025
By Sally Warburton Nathan Phillips Square was a busy place this past weekend!… and a VERY hot place! Temperatures were at an all time high…making it a challenge for the artists and attendees. The water truck was a VERY popular place! It was a beautiful sunny weekend! The 64th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair! NPS was…
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Salsa OnSt. Clair Street Festival-Sat. July 5th and Sun.,6th,2025
Canada’s #1 Latin American cultural celebration of the year! The award-winning Salsa in Toronto Festival’s largest event, the FREE Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival, presented by TD Bank Group is this weekend – July 5th and 6th ! Where culture met community, the annual street festival takes over midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village BIA transforming St. Clair Ave West into the…
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