Category: Life & Culture
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GINO VANNELLI @BLUMA APPEL THEATRE – WED., APRIL 24th, 2019
Review by Wayne Baggs Interview by Sally Warburton Photographs By BK on the SCENE With much skepticism, because of a music snobbery that we all have, I headed off to see Gino Vannelli. Being familiar with his early smooth LA song production made me think I would have to reminisce about the old 70’s hit…
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MIKE RITA & GUESTS – POT COMIC CD RELEASE PARTY @GRAND GERRARD THEATRE – Fri., April 19th, 2019
Since the Cannabis legalization in Canada, Pot Comedy has been filling the air in our great country. What do you get when you combine your parents, your local drug dealer and life in the 90’s? You get a couple of hours of hilarious Cannabis humour from Mike Rita and his special guest on Easter Friday.…
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Canada’s Kolette Easy takes “PLAYA”s to task, drops 🔥 NEW VIDEO & REMIX
“LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!” — DJ Bryant @ Global Vibes “Will put the groove on the floor” — DJ Greystroke “Super catchy sound with cool 90s dance flavours… Great blend of RnB and house… Solid remix” — EKM “Good buzzing synth shuffle” — At Cost Magazine “Good track, let’s go live!” — DJ…
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Canadian / US Group HuDost Tackle Religious Systems, Women’s Spirituality & Oppression in Powerful New Video “Burning Church” Is Latest Single off New Album, Of Water + Mercy — Available Now!
Watch “Burning Church” via YouTube Here July 26 – 28 @ Islands Folk Festival, Duncan BC August 16 @ Bhakti In The Woods Festival, Ladysmith QC HuDost, the husband-wife-fronted band known for weaving a seamless tapestry of folk, world and rock music, have released their thought-provoking music video for “Burning Church.” Click here to watch…
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Yoga Show @ MTCC (Mar. 28-31, 2019)
by Shannen Johnstonphotography by Jesse Read The Yoga Show was held from March 28th to 31st at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The show invites attendees to grow, learn and share, and features over 300 exhibitors and 300 workshops over the 4 days. Master teachers from around the world lead workshops and yoga sessions about…
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“GIVE A LITTLE BIT/A Legendary Night”-In Support Of Autism Day&Jake’s House@Sony Centre-Tuesday, April 2nd,2019
Jake’s House hosted “A Legendary Night” on April 2nd at Toronto’s Sony Centre, which brought together individuals with autism, existing supporters and potential new advocates, this private World Autism Awareness Day event aimed to inform, connect and entertain. Home This exclusive evening begin with informative and inspiring words from engaging speakers, such as Mayor John…
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Friday Night Live @ ROM (Fri. Mar. 22, 2019)
by Shannen Johnstonphotography by Jesse Read On March 22nd, Friday Night Live at the ROM had a Holi theme. Featuring access to the new exhibit Treasures of a Desert Kingdom, the night celebrated the colourful Hindu festival with live performances on the stage and cultural food on the menu. The Treasures of a Desert Kingdom…
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Green Living Show @ MTTC (Mar. 22-24, 2019)
by Shannen Johnstonphotography by Jesse Read The Green Living Show returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for it’s 13th year from March 22nd to 24th. The show is North America’s largest green and healthy living show, offering attendees the opportunity to shop and learn about innovative and planet-friendly products, and connect and engage with…
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Multi JUNO Award-Winning Gino Vannelli Strolls Wilderness Road with 20th Album
With 20+ Million Career Records Sold, First All-Original Release in 10+ Years April 24th @ Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto April 26th @ Place des Arts, Montreal April 27th @ Place des Arts, Montreal With over 20 million records sold worldwide, multi JUNO Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Gino Vannelli is back with album #20 — available April…
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SXSW, Wellhaus Presented by Medterra CBD
by Alexa Oliphant, Platform Media Group photography by Aaron Fedor SXSW turned green with epic CBD, celebrities, yoga, parties and more, for the Wellhaus event, presented by Medterra CBD. And we here at Platform Media Group were very proud to host this two day program with panel discussions (Steven Spielberg’s casting director was even in…
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TORONTO COMICON 2019@The Metro Toronto Convention Center-Fri.,March 15th-Sun.,March 17th,2019
The Metro Toronto Convention Center was transformed into a landscape of rabid fans of Sci-Fi, fantasy, anime, comics, and video games, as droves of people in costumes converged in celebration of fantasy, dreams & imagination. There was over 150,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING and hundreds of retailers to make the experience an unforgettable one! Specializing in everything…
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Toronto Pop Supergroup Girl Pow-R Launch GirlPowRment Wall TODAY With Fans At “A Conversation With Ellen DeGeneres”
As seen on YTV, TVO Kids, CityTV, eTalk Canada, Girls’ Life, Tiger Beat, J-14 & Fresh 95.3 Sunday, March 3, 2019 1:00pm – 2:15pm & 3:15pm – 4:15pm 35 Bremner Boulevard Outside of Scotiabank Arena Toronto, Ontario Toronto pop supergroup Girl Pow-R will share their message of empowerment and kindness this Sunday, March 3rd to…
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LUXURY EXPERIENCE & CO, OSCAR CELEBRITY GIFTING LOUNGE EXPERIENCE (Tue. Feb. 25th, 2019)
Luxury Experience & Co and HEMP Hydrate presented an exclusive luxury gifting lounge on Saturday, February 23rd, honoring nominees and presenters during Oscars Weekend at Loews Hollywood Hotel, the official hotel of the Oscars. With the ultimate luxury in design and curated gifts, the Luxury Experience & Co Gifting Lounge is where celebrities experienced an…
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New York Fashion Week – A Celebration of Diversity (Feb. 8-16)
Despite the evident market opportunity, fashion has held its size-exclusive ground. But recently, designers have started to put their foot down, challenging the norm and demanding a safer space for all sizes. The recently concluded New York Fashion Week is a clear testament to that. At the helm of this change is 11 Honoré, an…
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Celebrities crowd 2019 Hollywood for Science Gala, with Georgos Greek Wines as official sponsor
All photos credit: Stefanie Kenan and Matt Winkelmeyer for Getty Images In the flurry of events taking place in the run-up to the annual Oscar® celebration, UCLA presented its annual IoES Hollywood for Science Gala (https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/event/ioes-hollywood-for-science-gala/), which honored world-renowned leaders in the environment. Georgos Greek Wines was the official wine sponsor of the event. Guests…
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The Washington Capitals donated Stanley Cup Ring to the 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame-Wed.,Feb.20th,2019
The Washington Capitals were in Toronto to donate a Stanley Cup Ring to the 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame and received a tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame Resource Center after practicing at Mastercard Center on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Alex Ovechkin, alternate captains Nicklas Backstrom and Brooks Orpik, goaltender Braden Holtby, forward Tom Wilson,…
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Corey Helford Gallery Presents Psychedelia Group Show (Sat. Feb. 23, 2019)
On Saturday, February 23, downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery is proud to present their next major group show, titled Psychedelia, in the Main Gallery. Humphry Osmond (the British psychologist and inventor of the term “psychedelic”) once stated, “To fathom Hell or soar angelic, just take a pinch of psychedelic,” referring to the ingestion of LSD and psilocybin. The trippy art…
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Maestro Fresh Wes Toasts 30 Year Career with NEW Album, Champagne Campaign Multi-JUNO Award-winning Artist & Mr. D Actor Releases Two New Singles— ”Minor Chords” and “Waste Yute” — Available TODAY! 2019 Marks Anniversary of the Iconic Artist’s Industry-Pioneering Release— Symphony in Effect & “Let Your Backbone Slide”
Pearls may be the traditional go-to when celebrating a 30th anniversary, but Canada’s veritable hip hop hero Maestro Fresh Wes is toasting the world with a new album — Champagne Campaign — instead. It’s hard to believe three decades have passed since Maestro’s debut album — 1989’s Symphony in Effect — dropped… Its success blazed a fiery fresh trail,…
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The Ditka & Jaws Cigars with the Stars Party@Monday Night Garage 933 Lee Street SW Atlanta GA-Thursday, January 31, 2019
This VIP Cigar Party featured premium cigars from the industry’s top brands, single-malt scotch, and many football celebrities that kept us and a bevy of guests entertained throughout the evening. It included: Red Carpet Entrance Heavy Appetizers PREMIUM CIGARS. SINGLE-MALT SCOTCH. VIP CELEBRITIES. Indoor / Outdoor venue (smoking was not permitted in the indoor space)…
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2019 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED CANADIAN ACADEMY TO HONOUR THE KIDS IN THE HALL, DEEPA MEHTA, MARY WALSH & STEPHAN JAMES WITH SPECIAL AWARDS @The Globe and Mail Building -Thurs., Feb. 7th,2019
Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees in 135 film, television, and digital content categories for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards, as well as the special awards that will be announced on air including The Kids in the Hall, who will receive the Academy Icon Award, Deepa Mehta,…
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