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  • Carrellee Releases Video For ‘Morning Sun’ ; New Album Scale Of Dreams Out November 18

    CarrelleeReleases VideoFor ‘MorningSun’ ; NewAlbum Scale OfDreams OutNovember 18 MP3, WAV, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Scale Of Dreams” YouTube and Spotify Website Carrellee releases the video for ‘Morning Sun’today. The track is the first single taken from herforthcoming album Scale of Dreams out onNovember 18 (Negative Gain Productions.) Carrellee overlays delicately sensual vocals about divorce and desire over a wall of scorched synths and processed tapes. She had some help crafting her noir synth-pop sound from producerBrett Bullion (Low, Poliça.) While writing new songs for this record, Carrellee started posting weekly demo videos, titled ‘The Official Unofficial Synth Series’ onsocial media amassing nearly one millionstreams on Facebook in 2021. ‘Scale Of Dreams’ conjures crushed…

  • The Flaming Lips@HISTORY-Sat.,Oct.22nd,2022

    The sold-out Flaming Lips concert at History in Toronto was nothing less than a spectacular visual and aural presentation. Elaborate stage effects match the symphonic neo-psychedelic sounds Flaming Lips fans expect and they are not disappointed. Starting the night off with lead singer Wayne Coyne encased in his trade-mark clear bubble, the band launched into…

  • Handle With Care, opening at Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) On October 29th and On View Through December 3rd(Or Beyond)

    L-R: “What a Big Mouth (Little Bad Hiding Hood),” “Fragile Heart,” “Where Is My Mind,” and “Who’s Bad” ·       Watch Ceccoli painting “All In My Head” HERE and “Fragile Heart” HERE Handle With Care opens Saturday, October 29thfrom 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Gallery 3, alongside a solo show from Brandi Milne, titled Everything I Ever Was, in the Main Gallery. Ceccoli in her studio working on “What a…

  • SOCAN Foundation Announces Laura Niquay as Recipient of TD Indigenous Songwriter Award

          SOCAN Foundation Announces Laura Niquay as Recipient of TD Indigenous Songwriter AwardFive Additional Artists Receive Special Distinctions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 7, 2022Toronto, ON – The SOCAN Foundation is thrilled to announce Laura Niquay as the recipient of the annual TD Indigenous Songwriter Award. The critically acclaimed Attikamek artist from Trois-Rivières, QC is being recognized for her songs “Moteskano” and “Nicto Kicko”, works that…

  • A Special Afternoon Event To Learn More About Taiwan!-Fri.,Oct.21st,2022

    By Steph C.With the borders opened, Taiwan is ready to welcome the world. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto prepared a special treat for Torontonians to get a taste of Taiwan this weekend at Charidise Toronto and then a short walk to Yonge-Dundas Square for the pop-up activation. Enter into a life-sized rendition…

  • A Palestinian Father is Forced to Find a Way Across the Border to His Injured Son in 200 METERS, Both a Family Drama and Frenetic Thriller, Premiering Theatrically on 11/18 and via VOD/Digital on 12/6Hi

    WITH HIS INJURED SON IN AN ISRAELI HOSPITAL, A PALESTINIAN FATHER IS DENIED BORDER ENTRY AND TAKES MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS IN A POIGNANT FILM BALANCING FAMILY DRAMA WITH FRENETIC THRILLSTHIS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FAVORITE PREMIERES THEATRICALLY AT QUAD CINEMA IN NYC ON NOVEMBER 18, 2022&WILL PREMIERE ON VOD & LEADING DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON DECEMBER 6, 2022 “A superb central…

  • Ashley Judd talks about Trauma-Wed.,Oct.26th,2022

    Wednesday, October 26 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Ashley Judd, award-winning film and stage actor and renowned feminist social justice humanitarian. Dr.…

  • ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival and Opening Night October 18-23, 2022 – Toronto | Digital October –  24-30, 2022 

    By Sally Warburton Tuesday, October 18 was the first night of the annual ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival.  The opening night event party was held at Ricarda’s on Peter Street in Toronto.  A beautiful venue to welcome Indigenous filmmakers, people in the film industry, movie-goers and others who support Indigenous film and arts. The…

  • BAD AXE Nominated for Best First Documentary Feature by Critics Choice Documentary Awards – Opening November 18th – SXSW Winner – Executive Produced by Daniel Dae Kim and Jeff Tremaine

    BAD AXE A Film by David SievProduced by David Siev, Jude Harris, Diane Quon, Kat VazquezExecutive Produced by Daniel Dae Kim and Jeff Tremaine***OPENS NOVEMBER 18TH IN LOS ANGELES AT LAEMMLE GLENDALE*****Q&A’s Opening Weekend with Filmmakers*** WATCH THE TRAILER HERE |  *WINNER – AUDIENCE AWARD – SXSW**WINNER – SPECIAL JURY RECOGNITION FOR EXCEPTIONAL INTIMACY – SXSW**WINNER – GRAND…

  • The 29th Annual Art With Heart @AGO Auction-Tues.,Oct.22nd,2022

    By Jody Glaser – About Town PhotosAfter a long 3 years, Art With Heart returned to the AGO for their 29th annual auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a celebration for sure returning with an in-person event that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this sold-outevening will support…

  • DOC NYC 2022- THE ELEPHANT 6 RECORDING CO. (World Premiere)

    NO DEF PRESENTS  THE ELEPHANT 6 RECORDING CO. Directed by: C.B. Stockfleth Produced by: Lance Bangs (Jackass , Portlandia) Edited & Produced by: Greg King (Other Music) Executive Produced by: Rob Hatch-Miller (Other Music) Starring: Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Apples in Stereo, Elf Power, Of Montreal, Beulah, The Gerbils, Dressy Bessy, The Minders,…

  • SHADY GROVE OPENING ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON OCTOBER 25

    Directed by Dale Resteghini, SHADY GROVE tells the story of a young African-American couple, Shaina (Niki McElroy) and Mark (Todd Anthony), as they leave behind their party lifestyle to find tranquility in an isolated rental cabin with their friend, Elijah (Juhahn Jones). It doesn’t take long for them to realize they have checked into a sinister nightmare as…

  • BRENDAN FRASER TO BE HONORED WITHAMERICAN RIVIERA AWARDAT 38TH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    SANTA BARBARA, CA – Brendan Fraser will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Fraser will receive the award on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at an in-person conversation about his career, leading up to this year’s performance as Charlie in the upcoming A24 film THE WHALE.  Seamlessly transitioning from…

  • Fashion Art Toronto announces details for Fall 2022 showcase Four-day fashion event to present runway collections from 30 designers

    Toronto’s annual multi-arts fashion week Fashion Art Toronto announced it is taking over historic venue Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St W.) for its upcoming four-day Fall event. The fashion-forward showcase will run from Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, and feature contemporary and experiential runway shows from 30 designers. “Fashion Art Toronto’s Fall event will share inspired collections from a…

  • Dances with Films West Coast Premiere of Multi-Award Winning Animated Documentary “Eternal Spring (長春)”

    Loft Sky Pictures groundbreaking filmmaker Jason Loftus (“Ask No Questions”) latest film, the powerful animated documentary “Eternal Spring (長春)”  will make its West Coast Premiere at this year’s Dances With Films   “Eternal Spring (長春)” is a multiple award winner, most recently having won Hot Docs Audience Award for best film and the Rogers Audience Award for best Canadian film! “Eternal Spring ( 長春)” trailer is viewable here.  As you…

  • THE EVERYTHING TO DO WITH SEX SHOW  TOGETHER WITH  THE TABOO NAUGHTY BUT NICE SHOW-Fri.,Oct.14th-Sun.,Oct.16th,2022

    Photography By Edwin Luk Located at the International Centre Hall in Mississauga, On. from Fri., Oct.14th- Sun., 16th. Exhibition dedicated to Love and Seduction. The Everything To Do With Sex Show is the perfect forum to for patrons to test, demonstrate, research, reinforce, advertise, sample, monitor, measure and evaluate results and try. Everything To Do With…

  • 20th Digital Studio’s BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN Brings20 Spooky Shorts from Diverse, Emerging Filmmakers for Huluween

    Tatiana Maslany, Brigette Lundy-Paine, & Kate Nash Included in Cast In celebration of Huluween, 20th Digital Studio’s Bite Size Halloween series of spooky shorts is back for a third season! Twenty new shorts from exciting emerging filmmakers premiere October 1 on Hulu, blending genres like horror, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, and more. Shot in seven different…

  • Billy Bragg@Danforth Music Hall-Wed.,Oct.13th,2022

    Photography By Edwin Luk Billy Bragg performed at the Danforth Music Hall as part of his Canadian & USA Tour 2022. Jacob Stoney accompanied Bragg on the keyboards. Bragg’s music is centred on bringing about change and involving the younger and older generation in activist causes. During the concert and before each song, Bragg spoke…

  • JUNO Award Nominees Girl Pow-R Stand Up To a Fake Friend on Empowering, Head-Bopping Anthem “Slam” 

    “Slam” YouTube and Spotify Website Anyone who’s ever had a fake friend knows that, in contrast, loyalty in a friendship is an important quality that is worth its weight in gold!  JUNO-nominated Canadian pop group Girl Pow-R captures the unique agony of knowing a backstabber with their new single “Slam” – available now. The fifth single from Girl…

  • The Awesome Music Project Launches Online Music Auction to Raise Funds to Support Music and Mental Wellness Programs

    The Awesome Music Project Launches Online Music Auction to Raise Funds to Support Music and Mental Wellness Programs Auction items include music trips, autographed items, original photography prints, vinyl packages, event tickets, and a 15-minute Zoom call with Cmdr. Chris Hadfield For a complete list of auction items, please visit the website : https://www.theawesomemusicproject.com/auction The Awesome…