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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The Best Minds-Thurs.,Jan.9th,2024
Thursday, January 9. 20255:00 – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free Zoom event.PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST Named a Top 10 Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Slate, and People.One of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2023 Jonathan Rosen, author in conversation with Carrie Bearden, PhD, Professor in the Departments…
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Plates & Playlists: Turning Food, Music, and Connection Into Real Support for Mental Health
Plates & Playlists: Turning Food, Music, and Connection Into Real Support for Mental Health This season, The Awesome Music Project is rallying communities across the country to transform good food, great music, and meaningful moments into vital support for mental health programs. Through Plates & Playlists, The Awesome Music Project invites individuals and groups to host a special…
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Izzo Blues Coalition Brings Bluesy Energy to the Holidays with “Merry Christmas Baby”
“Merry Christmas Baby” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram There are calm, soothing versions of Christmas carols and standards that are amplified throughout shopping malls and big box stores. But Montreal blues rock group Izzo Blues Coalition have injected a fresh sense of verve and energy with their blistering cover of “Merry Christmas Baby.” It’s a performance that would make…
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Martha and the Muffins As Chemical Dreams and John Orpheus Cook Up Funky Magic on ‘Buttermilk’
“Buttermilk” YouTube and Spotify Chemical Dreams Bandcamp I Instagram John Orpheus Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok On paper, there are few team-ups less obvious than the pairing of new wave legends Martha and the Muffins with kitsch-funk revivalist John Orpheus. But they’ve hit pay dirt together before, and now they’re about to do it again. On “Buttermilk,” their second joint single in as many years, the…
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Raising Thriving Teens-Friday, December 6, 2024-5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Registration is required for this free Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Ellen Galinsky, author of the paradigm-shifting book, The Breakthrough Years – A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. In her new book, Ellen Galinsky,…
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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2024 Celebrating Champions -Fri.,November 1st to Sun.,November 10th, 2024
#meetmeattheroyal #RWF102 #RWF2024 #meetmeatthefair @theroyalfair
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Liberty Group Hosts Art of Wagyu: The Kimono Butcher @Blue Bovine-Wed.October 16, 2024
By Sally W. Liberty Group’s Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House (http://www.bluebovine.com/) is dedicated to excellence – with its highly skilled team offering the finest steak and sushi in Toronto. As one of only three restaurants in Toronto certified as Kobe beef purveyors, Blue Bovine takes pride in providing quality sourced from Japan directly from…
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Evil Dead The Musical @The Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. -The Production Runs Through To Christmas
Evil Dead The Musical follows the story of five college students in an abandoned cabin in the woods who become transformed into demons after accidentally unleashing an evil force. Ash, a demon-killing hero, is tasked with saving the day with his trusty chainsaw. Over the show’s remarkable trajectory thousands of gallons of blood have been sprayed…
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The 6th annual Elevate Festival @Meridian Hall-October 1st – 3rd, 2024
By Sally W. The 6th annual edition of Elevate Festival took place October 1st – 3rd, 2024 in Toronto. Founded in 2017 as a Canadian non-profit organization. It is an intimate and accessible event for all attendees. The opening night started with a few special start-up pitching presentations. Amber Mac was the animated MC for…
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The Art With Heart gala -Tuesday October 8th, 2024 @The Carlu.
The annual Art With Heart gala took place Tuesday October 8th, 2024 at The Carlu. As Canada’s most anticipated charity art auction, it was an amazing and fabulous evening of art and philanthropy for all who attended. The artists, curatorial committee, gallerists, patrons’ circle, sponsors, and art lovers helped us raise more than $1M for…
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Nuit Blanche 2024 -“The Distance Between”-Sat.,Oct.5th-Sun.,Oct.6th,2024
This year’s Nuit Blanche was spread out as we tried to move around and many of the unique installations were along the Queens Quay which were between Bathurst and Lower Sherbourne. We experienced some music,interactiv art and dance performances, Some interesting sights and sounds for Nuit Blanche 2024 and we look forward to this yearly…
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Day #4-TIFF -Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events -Sun., Sept. 8th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Sunday, September 8th Day 4 Cate Blanchett in Conversation at Royal Alexandra Theatre Red Carpet and in Royal Alexandra, 12noon Actress Cate Blanchett was very well received by her fans on King Street across from Royal Alexandra Theatre. She spent time greeting the fans. She was beautiful and elegant in a stunning…
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Day #5 of TIFF – Red Carpet, Events & Film Reviews – Mon., Sept. 9th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew We started the Monday at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The red carpet at TIFF 2024 for RIFF RAFF was a star-studded affair, showcasing an all-star ensemble that included the likes of Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Coolidge, and Bill Murray. Fans and photographers clamored for a glimpse of the talented…
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