Category: celebration
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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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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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The Ups And Downs For Week #14 In The NFL
The Chargers’ lost on Sunday to the Chiefs on a field goal that veered off the left upright pole and fell in for the game-winner as time ran out. The N.O.Saints are now 3-1 with intern coach Darren Rizzi and starting QB Derek Carr is out for the season. Tua Tagovailoa appears to have recovered from his third recorded…
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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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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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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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Now Is The Time To Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift
GIVINGTUESDAY* The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is thrilled to join charitable organizations across the globe participating in this largest giving day of theyear. Our organization has set a goal to raise $10,000 in just 24 hours! With your help, we can do it! Theimpact of your donations…
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ICFF A Special Evening with Giancarlo Esposito – In Conversation at TIFF Lightbox and a Gala Evening at Casa Loma
By Sally Warburton The ICFF – The Italian Contemporary Film Festival had an exciting event on Friday, November 29, 2024. Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito,American actor of Italian heritage, was the focus! Best known for his part as Gus Fring in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad as well as the series Better Call Saul. The award-winning actor was born in Denmark.…
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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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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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The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend 2024
Jeremy Roenick with Natalie Darwitz, Pavel Datsyuk,Shea Weber and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were presented with their rings on Friday to start off the fun filled weekend to celebrate the induction of these illustrious hockey players.It was also the swan song for Lanny McDonald as chairman of the HHOF for ten years, as he passed the torch…
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Raising Thriving Teens-Friday, December 6, 2024-5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Registration is required for this free Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Ellen Galinsky, author of the paradigm-shifting book, The Breakthrough Years – A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. In her new book, Ellen Galinsky,…
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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2024 Celebrating Champions -Fri.,November 1st to Sun.,November 10th, 2024
#meetmeattheroyal #RWF102 #RWF2024 #meetmeatthefair @theroyalfair
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CAMH Engage Fundraiser Gala 2024 @The Windsor Arms-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024
By Sally Warburton The 11th Annual CAMH Engage Gala took place on Friday, November 8th, 2024. This annual event shows us how CAMH research is changing mental health care forever. Guests gathered, networked and celebrated at this iconic Yorkville destination. The evening featured hors d’oeuvre, entertainment and a hosted bar. A formal dress code was encouraged…
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The Highs And Lows Of Week #9 In The NFL
Here were some of the high and low lights of week #9. Washington took out the New York Giants to stay in first in the NFC East. Detroit dominated the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North showdown, Baltimore Ravens easily beat the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills edged the Miami Dolphins on a 61-yard field…
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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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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…

