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  • The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival-April 24 to May 4, 2025 

    By Sally Warburton   The reveal of films for the Hot Docs film Festival was held at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on Tuesday, March 25.  The reveal included preview clips of some of the documentary films from all over the world, the themes depicted in the films and that there is a strong…

  • Canadian Film Fest In Toronto – The19th Season! Mon.,March 24th-Sun., March 29th,2025

    By Sally Warburton For almost two decades, Canadian Film Fest has brought together the indie filmmaking community of The North. With a solid dedication to Canadian voices, it showcases films from Canada’s filmmakers – telling stories taking place in Canada and from all over the world. During the CFF is a  series of industry events. These…

  • Heather Christine Breathes New Life Into a Jazz Classic With ‘C’est Magnifique’

    Mississauga-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine revisits her solo travels in France with a fresh, Latin-infused take on the Cole Porter standard, accompanied by the renowned Bill King Trio. MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here C’est Magnifique” Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram When Mississauga, Ontario-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine graduated from college, she set out for a…

  • Comicon Toronto @M.T.C.C. -Fri., March 14th -Sun., March 16th, 2025

    Photography By Wayne Baggs, BKONTHESCENE & Alon Weiss We had the opportunity to visit The Metro Toronto Convention Center as droves of costumed rabid fans miraculously turned the venue into a landscape of fantasy, dreams and imagination, celebrating the fandom of anime, Sci-Fi, comics, and video games. Once again presented by FAN EXPO Canada, as it was…

  • Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu”

    By Shannen Johnston Tickets May 2025: https://alleytrak.com/app/client/4692-5083/?PackageID=2359&EventDate=2025-05-03&bypass-welcome=true Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu” offered Toronto audiences an enchanting journey into the heart of Parisian glamour, seamlessly blending classic cabaret elements with contemporary flair. The show’s concept draws inspiration from Paris’s famed Golden Triangle (Triangle d’Or), an area renowned for its cultural richness and elegance. “Déjà Vu”…

  • Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine

    Photography By YYZ Events Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine is a film by renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Alfonso Maiorana. The screening was moderated by Canadian television personality Michael Williams. This documentary pays tribute to Ellen Mellwaine, the Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar.…

  • TOYS AS ART, ART INSPIRED BY TOYS:MATTEL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY GROUP EXHIBITION

    top row: “Thrill Of It All” by Brandi Milne, “An Ode To All That’s Good and Real Within” by HERA of Herakut, “The Pocket Medusa” by Soey Milk, and “Attack of the 150 ft. Barbie” by Eric Joyner bottom row: “Portrait of Barbie” by Marion Peck, “Masters” by Mark Todd, and “Barbie with Meat” by…

  • National Home Show @Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 7th-Sun.,March 16th,2025

    We had the opportunity to visit the National Home Show @Enercare Centre, every square foot related to Homes and more! The event is on til March 16th as everyone will see something they will like and connect with. Get your tickets: https://torontohomeshows.com/ On the Enbridge Main Stage! Catch home and design experts Colin & Justin,…

  • Hockey Hall of Fame Media Event – 4 Nations Face-Off display and newly engraved 4 Nations Cup revealed – Tuesday, March 4, 2025

    What an epic NHL break and a change to the All-Star format as Team Canada thrilled hockey fans last month with their triumphant win over the USA to win the inaugural trophy for the 4 Nations. Hockey Hall of Fame opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts from the incredible 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, including items from…

  • The Carousel Bar, The Fan Experience, Brennans & The Fathead Cognac Event -Wed., Feb. 5th, 2025

    We arrived at The Carousel Bar which opened inside the historic Hotel Monteleone in 1949, becoming New Orleans’ first and only rotating bar.  Its carousel theme and unique design is a treat you won’t find anywhere else, offering guests a pleasant, subtle rotation around a world-class cocktail bar every 15 minutes. A unique way to…

  • The International AutoShow 2025 Total Immersion

    The AutoShow 2025 took place in Torontoonce again at the Metro Convention Centre.  February 14th to 23rd were the dates when both the North and South Buildings of MTCC were filled with cars of every type.  In the North building the theme was Where Luxury Meets Performance – with specially selected supercars and high-end performance vehicles -luxurious, rare…

  • The Walking Therapist Launch @Society Clubhouse Events Centre-Saturday, February 8th,2025

    By Sally Warburton Saturday, February 8th was the Launch event for The Walking Therapist. It took place at the Society Clubhouse Events centre at College and Davenport. An amazing event space in the middle of the city. Who is The Walking Therapist and what’s it all about?  Amy de Nobriga is an experienced Therapist with over…

  • 2025 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNING FILMS ANNOUNCED

    The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is excited to announce the award-winning films for the 40th edition. Awards were announced at a ceremony this morning hosted by El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara with Jury and Filmmakers in attendance.“It’s an undeniable pleasure to celebrate such a diverse and wonderful array of winning films,”…

  • Day Players TV Series   @Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema -Thursday, January 30th,2025

    By Sally Warburton Thursday, January 30th was the Day Players TV Series premiere screening at Hot DocsTed Rogers Cinema in Toronto. This wonderful iconic cinema has been reopening slowly with movie screenings and special events. This is one of them! The event featured a red carpet with the cast and crew. Day Players is created…

  • He Hijacked My Brain By Gary Topp.

    By Wayne Baggs He Hijacked My Brain by Gary Topp.Gary Topp’s He Hijacked My Brain is a wild, nostalgic ride through Toronto’s underground music and arts scene, told by one of its most influential promoters. If you’ve ever set foot in The Edge, Larry’s Hideaway, or The Horseshoe during their punk and new wave heydays,…

  • The Awakened Brain- The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life 

    Tuesday, February 4, 20255:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free Zoom event.The Awakened Brain- The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life Lisa Miller, PhD in conversation with Imaad Nasir, MD, Behavioral Neurologist at UCLA. Whether it’s meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying…

  • Raffaella  Restaurant Toronto -“a Hidden Gem!”-Wed.,Jan.22nd,2025

    By Sally Warburton There’s a new restaurant in town! And it’s a hidden gem!  Raffaella Restaurant had its soft opening in December and its official opening in January 2025. Located just south of The Future Bakery at 296 Brunswick Ave just south of Bloor Street.  Walking distance from both St. George and Spadina TTC subways.  Beside…

  • Jonas & The Jaguar Moon @The Art Bay-Thursday, January 16th, 2025  

    The purpose of the evening was to promote Jonas & The Jaguar Moon’s new single ‘Believer”. And promote it did! We all loved the song!  Rock ‘n’ roll icon Jonas Tomalty graced us with his presence. We learned about his brand-new band, Jonas & The Jaguar Moon. They’re so happy to announce the release of…

  • The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration @New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts,-Wednesday, February 5,2025

    The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, an official NFL-sanctioned event and a cornerstone of Super Bowl weekend for over a quarter of a century, unites music, faith, and football in the heart of the Big Easy for an unforgettable evening of inspiration on Wednesday, February 5. Held at New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts, the…

  • The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century @AGO

    Pictures By Jesse Read & Craig Boyko Portrait of artist Patrick Nichols. Photo: Craig Boyko © AGO In 1958, music photographer Art Kane brought together 57 prominent jazz musicians on the stoop of a Harlem brownstone to create one of the most important photographs in jazz history. That year, A Great Day in Harlem was published in Esquiremagazine,…