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  • Wineries of British Columbia Wine Tasting Event @Bovine Wine Club – 65 Front St W.- Tuesday, April 22, 2025

    We were in attendance for the BC Wine tasting event at The Bovine Wine Club This event has reached full capacity due to an overwhelming response. We heard the waitlist was in full force and there was no room left for the late arrivals. If you are not familiar with this event venue, please look…

  • DEPARTUREHONOURS INFLUENTIAL MUSIC VISIONARIES, FEATURING DALLAS GREEN (CITY AND COLOUR), TEGAN AND SARA, AND TIA WOOD, AMONG OTHERS, WITH FORMER CMW PRESIDENT & CEO NEILL DIXON RECEIVING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    Departure Honours takes place Wed. May 7 at 6:00PM Initial lineup of Industry Supporters and Partners announced including Amazon Music, CIMA, Live Nation Canada, Music Canada, Seeing Red, Slaight Music, SOCAN, Ticketmaster, among many others Departure Honours pre-sale tickets now available, general ticket sales begin April 8  In advance of Canadian music’s biggest weekend, Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG) announced Departure Honours,…

  • Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @6:00pm.

    Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm.Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Tia Wood are set to perform at the event, alongside a special presentation by Tegan and Sara, highlighting their foundation’s mission to invest in the potential of…

  • The RC Show @The Enercare Centre -Mon., April 7th -Wed., April 9th, 2025

    April 7th to 9th were the dates for the 2025 Restaurant Canada Show.  Held at Enercare Centre at the Exhibition grounds in Toronto, the huge venue was filled with every possible connection to the restaurant industry. From restaurant equipment for cooking, baking, grilling. To furniture, packing, promotional items, apps for making restaurant life easier and…

  • Sean Jones at the Windsor Arms Every Thursdays for 3 Months Residency Til June/July 2025

    By Sally Warburton Last week, March 27th, Sean Jones started his 3 month long gig at the iconic Windsor Arms. Every Thursday Sean Jones and his band will be performing nostalgic songs and R & B influenced music.  The Juno Award-winning R&B Artist Sean Jones has an exclusive 3-month residency at the iconic Windsor Arms…

  • Crunchyroll Takes Toronto Event @ Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave) on the 3rd Floor-Tues.,April 1st,2025

    By Shannen Johnston &Jesse Read Crunchyroll Takes Toronto Event @ Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave) on the 3rd Floor-Tues.,April 1st,2025  It was an Anime Lovers delight with excited fans,journalist &photographers were in attendance for the Crunchyroll Takes Toronto event on April 1! Totally not an April Fool’s joke, as invited guest  celebrated anime’s meteoric rise at an exclusive Toronto event for anime lovers…

  • 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…