Category: Life & Culture
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Kensington Market Jazz Festival. Sept. 13,14&15,2019
By Wayne Baggs Molly Johnson knows how to throw a party. Great musicians playing great music in one of the best settings of Toronto. What a great place to hang out for a weekend of jazz. Kensington Market in the middle of September is alive. From intimate piano solos at Tom’s Place to full out…
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Broken Branches, @AKI Studio(585 Dundas St.East)-Thurs.,Sept.19th-Sun.,Sept.29th, 2019
#BrokenBranches, @AKI Studio(585 Dundas St.East)-Sept.19th-29th, 2019. The 2 Preview Dates: Tomorrow – Tues Sept 17 Wed. Sept 18 , BrokenBranches_theplay is a timely and provocative play written by Lorene Stanwick and directed by Philip McKee, starts a long-overdue conversation, shedding light on an important yet silent issue: sibling abuse. It is produced by #CreateTruthProductions in…
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TIFF 2019 @ IT House
2019 brought another year for the prestigious cinema celebration, the Toronto International Film Festival, where for 10 days and nights, movie fans from around the world gathered in Toronto. One of the highlights of TIFF and an institution for over the past 14 years – NKPR’s IT Lounge and Scott Brothers’ Producers Ball have been…
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Fan Expo Canada 2019 – 25th Anniversary
by Nick Chan Fan Expo Canada returned to the Metro Convention Centre once again on August 22-25, 2019. Whether you’re a Marvel superhero, Disney Character, or just love the Storm Troopers from Star Wars, fans of all ages and genres are welcome to this once a year event. Within the two buildings of the convention hall, one can…
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TASTE OF COUNTRY@LAKE JOSEPH CNIB MUSKOKA-Saturday, August 24th 2019
By:A.J.Lam We had our cowboy hats and boots ready for the “CNIB Muskoka: TASTE OF COUNTRY. “It was a country affair gala with returning celebrity emcee Joan Kelley Walker from the Real Housewives of Toronto. https://www.cnib.ca/en?region=gta The generous patrons supported this amazing fundraiser event and everyone who attended was treated to: a spectacular BBQ, thirst quenching…
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2019 Rogers Cup Toronto @ Aviva Centre, Aug. 3-11, 2019
Bianca Andreescu, at only 19 years old, into her third professional season, entered the finals against Serena Williams, former world number 1, with 23 Grand Slams on her reel, winning the 2019 Rogers Cup. During the 4th game of the first set, Serena called for a medical time out, walked over to her seat, and…
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MuskokaCon/ComicCon 2019 Bracebridge Memorial Arena-Saturday August 3, 2019
It was a jammed packed day full of Vendors, Guests & Attractions from all over North America joining MuskokaCon for the day. There were also Live Cosplay Wrestling, Gaming Zone, Kids Zone, Food Truck Pavilion & Huge Cosplay. Muskokacon strives to be Ontario’s best and truest comic con featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As longtime…
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15 Years In The Making… Canadian Indie Alt Pop Rockers Reay Release Debut Album Butterfly Tongue Revisited Takes Flight September 6th Lead Singles “Lemondrop Girl” & “Halo” — Available Now!
15 Years In The Making… Canadian Indie Alt Pop Rockers Reay Release Debut Album Butterfly Tongue Revisited Takes Flight September 6th Lead Singles “Lemondrop Girl” & “Halo” — Available Now! Some species of butterfly spend their entire existences in migration, journeying to the ends of the Earth on nothing more than sheer determination and undeniable…
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77 Years, 17 Albums, Rediscover Jazz Artist Wendell Harrison With NEW Release “Turnaround” is Available Now
Legendary jazz saxophonist and clarinetist Wendell Harrison has long been known for taking his music into his own hands, and the release of his newest single — “Turnaround” — is of no minor exception. “Quite often as humans we have to stop, take count of where we’ve been, and analyze our progress and direction in…
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MARCIANO for GUESS Unveils the Fall 2019 Collection and Advertising Campaign
Art directed by Paul Marciano, Chief Creative Officer for GUESS?, Inc., and photographed in Beverly Hills, CA through the lens of Derek Kettela, the campaign has a clean, modern feel and showcases powerful poses by elegant Marciano models, Erin Cummins, Nadine Mirada, Zac Taylor. The models are photographed in key pieces from the collection and…
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Luke Cyrus Hunter Pays Homage To Retro Canadian Hip Hop In New Single, “Old School Jams”
“‘Old School Jam’ sounds amazing. The melodies have a quirky sound and the vocals know to impress. Luke is very talented!” — Lefuturewave “Really interesting track… Loved the instrumentals” — Tongue Tied Magazine “Nice production and lyrics!” — K12 JAMZ “Like the confidence and funk” — EarToTheGround Music “Cool video” — West Coast Chill “Really…
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Toronto-based Sri Lankan Refugee Marcus Haran Releases Fresh Video for “Hot Boy from Sri Lanka”
Toronto-based Sri Lankan Refugee Marcus Haran Releases Fresh Video for “Hot Boy from Sri Lanka” First Release Following 2018’s Deeply Personal Debut Hip Hop/Trip Hop EP, A True Story: A Soundscape to In-Difference Marcus Haran has released “HBSL (Hot Boy from Sri Lanka)” — his new single ahead of his sophomore EP release — available…
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Introducing the Fall 2019 GUESS Accessories Collection Advertising Campaign
TORONTO, ON – This season, GUESS?, Inc. introduces a fresh accessories campaign shot in Los Angeles, CA by photographers, Claudia and Ralf Pulmanns and art directed by Paul Marciano, Chief Creative Officer for GUESS?, Inc. The images feature models Roz, Danielle Knudson, Gwen van Meir, Emily Deyt-Aysage and Andrea Damante wearing the latest trends in eyewear, watches, jewelry,…
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4th Annual OssFest @ Ossington Ave., TO (Sat. Jul 27, 2019)
Live Music Stage featuring Common Deer,Ariana Gillis, Evan Redsky and more! OssFest returns for the fourth annual pedestrian take over on the Ossington Avenue Strip between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West! On Saturday, July 27, 2019 OssFest will feature free, all day programming including a Live Music Stage, SuperKick’d Wrestling and much more! The OssFest Outdoor Live…
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Dr. Martens Air Wair Fall Winter Preview at the Bovine Sex Club – Queen Street West
by Sally Warburton Dr. Martens Air Wair Autumn Winter Preview took place July 16, 2019 at the Bovine Sex Club in Toronto. A cool venue for showcasing Dr. Martens Autumn / Winter Collection. It was an evening not only of footwear & boot fashion but of music and art. Boots were very creatively displayed on crates and pinball machines throughout the first…
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The 2nd Annual Mitch Marner All-Star Invitational@Dave & Busters-Thurs.,July 18th,2019
By Kimberly Samnang On July 18, The 2nd annual Mitch Marner All-Star Invitational presented by Intact Insurance was an exciting two-day event consisting of non-stop entertainment and hockey action. The event faced off with a Draft Night party featuring blue line carpet arrivals, food stations, cocktails, auctions, entertainment, NHL greats, NHL Alumni, Olympians and many…
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BOOTS & HEARTS 2019@BURL’S CREEK-THURS.,AUGUST 8th-SUN., AUG.,11th,2019
#Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boots-and-hearts-2019-admission-tickets-48747942408 August 8–11, 2019 #JasonAldean, #MirandaLambert ,# MarenMorris, #ColeSwindell, #KaneBrown, #KipMoore ,#ChaseRice, #MichaelRay, #TimHicks, #CarlyPearce, #MitchellTenpenny, #Lanco, #TheCadillacThree, #MorganWallen, #DylanScott, Ashley McBryde,# Ryan Hurd, #RaeLynn, #RunawayJune, #Smithfield, #TylerRich, #Danielle Bradbery, #BrandonLay, #TheWildFeathers, #JamesonRodgers, #HARDY, #ShawnAustin, #LeviHummon, #Filmore, #DrewBaldridge, #MacKenziePorter, #JakeRose, #Eric, #DanielleBradbery, #BrandonLay, #TheWildFeathers, #JamesonRodgers, #HARDY, #ShawnAustin, #LeviHummon, #Filmore, #DrewBaldridge, #MacKenziePorter, #JakeRose, #EricEthridge, #TheAbrams,…
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Guitar Week 2 – Hurricane Ruth with Scott Holt@Hugh’s Room-Sun.,July 14th,2019
By Wayne Baggs Good old ballsy blues belted out by Hurricane Ruth was offered up at Hugh’s Room Live for Week Two of Guitar Week. Scott Holt is the guitar connection. Born and bred in Tennesse, Scott plays with a spiritual loudness honed from a ten-year stint with Buddy Guy. Looks great on paper! BLUES,…
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July 9, 2019, Luxury Experience & Co. Presented A Lavish Gifting Lounge Honoring Athletes & Celebrities In Los Angeles In Honor Of The 2019 ESPY Awards @AutoConcierge
By Kimberly Samnang On July 9, 2019, Luxury Experience & Co. presented a lavish gifting lounge honoring athletes and celebrities in Los Angeles in honor of the 2019 ESPY Awards at the exclusive AutoConcierge (www.autoconcierge.net), Southern California’s premiere vehicle asset management company. Celebrities and athletes had the ultimate backdrop of exotic and classic cars to…
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TD Markham Jazz Festival Announces Headliners – JUNO Winners Michael Kaeshammer, Alison Young & Brandi Disterheft
TD Markham Jazz Festival have announced this year’s headlining acts set to perform among the 30+ free concerts across three stages this August 16th, 17th, and 18th. Fresh off her debut and JUNO Award-winning album win for So Here We Are, Alison Young will headline the Millennium Bandstand Friday, August 16th at 7:30pm, ahead of LowDown…
