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  • Toronto International Ballet Theatre (TIBT)’s presentation of The Nutcracker on December 23 at Meridian Hall.

    TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW CASTING FORTHE NUTCRACKER Now featuring Elisabeth Beyer, Guest Artist from American Ballet Theatre DECEMBER 23, 2023 AT MERIDIAN HALL Toronto, ON – Toronto International Ballet Theatre (TIBT) announces their exciting updated casting for The Nutcracker, running for two performances only on December 23, 2023 at 2pm and 7pm at Meridian Hall…

  • Elevation Pictures, ICFF, Lavazza &Partnering With Liberty Entertainment Group-FERRARI Canadian Film Premiere &AFTERPARTY @CasaLoma-Sat.,Dec 9,2023

    By Wayne Baggs & Photography By YYZ Events Elevation Pictures and ICFF, presented by Lavazza, partnered with Liberty Entertainment Group (http://www.libertygroup.com/) — creator of landmark restaurant and entertainment venues celebrated the Canadian premiere of the long-awaited Ferrari biopic on Saturday night at the legendary Casa Loma. After the premiere screening of Michael Mann’s film, Ferrari, at TIFF…

  • Award-Winning Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Sue Foley Set to Release Sue Foley Live in Austin Vol 1 out now via Her Guitar Woman Records

    Texas based, Canadian bred guitarist, singer and songwriter Sue Foley released Sue Foley Live in Austin Vol 1 CD out now via her Guitar Woman Records, with vinyl LP release to follow on December 8. Recorded on May 19, 2023, at Austin’s legendary Continental Club, this electrifying album captures Sue Foley and her unique Texas blues sound. The album…

  • Blues Virtuoso Brandon Isaak Unleashes Musical Magic: ‘One Step Closer’ Album Out Now

    “House Bound Blues” YouTube and Spotify Website With a lineup of songs that span the blues genre, Brandon Isaak is set to stun audiences once again with the release of his new album, One Step Closer, on September 22.  Throughout the album, Isaak explores classic iterations of the blues with the occasional modern twist. The record flirts with a…

  • JUNKHOUSE Celebrates 30 Years of “Strays” with Vinyl Release

    JUNKHOUSE, the iconic alternative rock band that took the 90s by storm, is thrilled to announce the 30thanniversary celebration of their seminal album, “Strays.” To mark this significant milestone, Sony Music Canada has released a limited-edition vinyl of “Strays” and JUNKHOUSE embarks on a special tour with four exclusive show dates.  “Strays” was a game-changer…

  • The Trews @The Danforth Music Hall -December 2, 2023

    By Wayne Baggs The Trews delivered a powerhouse performance at The Danforth Music Hall on December 2, 2023, leaving the audience captivated and craving more. The Canadian rock band showcased their musical prowess with a setlist that seamlessly blended their classic hits with tracks from their latest album. From the moment they took the stage,…

  • Casa Loma Holiday Lights-December 1st, 2023 – January 8th, 2024

    Pictures By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnston  It ‘s already December 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…

  • Arcadia Earth opens @The Well-486 Front St.W.-Thurs.,Nov.30th,2023

    Steph C Arcadia Earth at The Well is the newest immersive experience in Toronto. Arcadia Earth merges art and environmental education through interactive installations, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), project mapping, and art installations. This renowned multi-room immersive exhibition in Toronto is the latest addition to Arcadia Earth, following successful runs in New York,…

  • Gen Z Wellness Summit at UCLA

    Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Refreshments and Lunch Included UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center 425 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095Join us for inspiring and engaging conversations on mental health and wellness. Students, mental health advocates, influencers, athletes, entertainers, and UCLA experts will discuss:See The Participants Here Admission is FREE…

  • New Orleans Blues Guitarist Caroline Cotto Captures Aching For A Future Home on Bright, Colorful “Bayou Sun”

    “Bayou Sun” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes in life we carry an ache for a future home that rivals our aching for homes past. Blues artist Caroline Cotto captures this unique sort of pang in her raucous and triumphant single “Bayou Sun” – available now – from her forthcoming album of the same name. The song starts out…

  • Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison Healing the Unquiet Mind

    Thursday, December 7, 20235:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=3149f036-7724-434b-b3f7-913c0c74d80b&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.jGq1Im3sZW0qkRPliL3jDDw.rEauJp0qa-EegLevoMKdhig.lkEG6R9yC-USkxnbGHNK3zA In Fires in the Dark, the new critically acclaimed book by Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison, author of The Unquiet Mind and Touched with Fire, Dr. Jamison considers the age-old quest for relief from psychological pain and the role of the exceptional…

  • Chin Injeti Takes You on a Sentimental Journey with ‘For Better Or For Worse’ ft. Shad K

    ‘For Better Or For Worse’ ft. Shad K Spotify Instagram Chin Injeti adds a nostalgic offering to his 2023 repertoire with this new song “For Better Or For Worse” featuring Shad K aka YBTB. They say sentimentality is a hell of a drug, and in this new release, it keeps getting better with every listen.  The…

  • Grammy-Winning ‘Slack Key’ Guitarist Jim ‘Kimo’ West Drops Enchanting Album ‘Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stories’

    West To Perform Series Of Concerts, Including Special Benefit Concert for Maui “Ghost Town Waltz” YouTube and Spotify Website Grammy-winning Hawaiian “slack key” guitarist, producer, and composer Jim “Kimo” West unveiled his latest album, “Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stores,” on August 14, 2023. This release marks the beginning of a tour that will enchant audiences across…

  • Music’s Rising Star JAXXEE Makes a Stunning Debut with ‘GONE’ – A Perfect Fusion of Trip-Hop and Soul

    “GONE” YouTube and Spotify Website Blending elements of trip-hop and soul in just the right proportions, the new independent face on the Canadian music scene, JAXXEE, makes an impactful entrance with her debut single, “GONE.” Paying homage to the obscure Bristol scene of the 90s, while also emanating a fresh and present-day aura, the track serves as a…

  • Downchild Blues Band @The El Mocambo-Sat.,Nov.25th,2023

    By Wayne Baggs Saturday night, the iconic El Mocambo hosted the legendary Downchild Blues Band, delivering a blues-infused performance that left the audience captivated. With a history spanning five decades, Downchild proved they are masters of their craft, seamlessly blending traditional blues with their signature contemporary flair. The band’s tight-knit ensemble created a sonic tapestry…

  • Nigel Scott | Conversations in BlueNovember 15 – January 20, 2024

    “Conversations in Blue” continues Nigel’s love affair with the colour blue that started with making photographic blueprints or cyanotypes. Later, surfing and ocean life brought him even closer. After painting a large wall in blue and dark blue for one of his shows, he started using blue directly on some photographs. This led to expanding…

  • Fall and Winter Exhibitions at the McMichael:Marcel Dzama, Moridja Kitenge Banza, and the industrial art history of Cobalt, ON.

    Left: Marcel Dzama (b. 1974), Ghost of Canoe Lake, 2023, pearlescent acrylic, ink, watercolor, and graphite on paper, 36.2 x 36.2 cm, Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner © Marcel Dzama. Above Right: Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945), A Northern Silver Mine, 1930, oil on canvas, 101.5 x 121.2 cm, Gift of Mrs. A.J. Latner, McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Bottom…

  • Music For Life 2023 @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023

    The gala event took place on November 23, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto.Music For Life is the annual benefit and gala dinner for Dixon Hall Music School. This year, was a celebration of 45 years providing an accessible, creative home for children and youth. This event attracted upwards of 400 generous corporate…

  • ENTREPRENEURS: Meet the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winners @The Ritz-Carleton Hotel -Wednesday, November 22,2023

    The 31st annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and the official announcement of the 2023 award recipients were made at The Ritz-Carleton in Toronto on Wednesday, November 22,2023,with the gala presentation of the seven winners for 2023. After a record-setting year, seven exceptional women entrepreneurs have been honoured for their remarkable achievements. These award recipients…

  • Homes For Dinner @The Globe and Mail-Sat.,Nov.18th,2023

    By BKONTHESCENE & YYZ Events It was as an evening to connect with like-minded change makers, converse on the challenges facing our city, and create transformation at the Globe and Mail venue and its picturesque view of Toronto. Homes First provides those in need with the dignity of a roof over their head, a place…