Category: Reviews
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The lnaugural Secret Sessions@Toronto(Nov.8th-12th,2016)
During the second week in November, an event is coming which will change how Toronto views movies. Drawing inspiration from London’s Secret Cinema and New York’s Sleep No More, The Movie Experience offers the audience an opportunity to live the film. The Movie Experience is an immersive experience, which combines screenings of cult films in…
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“The End Tour”-Black Sabbath@Molson Amphitheatre(Mon.,Aug.29th,2016)
This is really “The End” for the iconic British Metal musicians “Black Sabbath”! Yes it may not feel the same without original drummer Bill Ward, but Ozzy, Geezer, Tony and replacement drummer Tommy Clufetos played for two and half hours for the sold out crowd by the lakefront of The Molson Amphitheatre and believe me…
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Slipknot, Marilyn Manson+ Of Mice & Men@The Air Canada Centre(Tuesday, July 19, 2016)
By BK on the SCENE Slipknot yearly appearance in Toronto didn’t lessen the quality of their concert or lessen the attendance for the “Maggots”(the name for their dedicated fans)at the ACC during the summer concert season. When they took the stage the crowd went wild, especially the general admission crowd who moshed, danced and slammed…
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Toronto’s Festival Of Beer@Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place(July 22nd,23rd+24th,2016)
http://beerfestival.ca/ We Hope to see everyone on Friday +/or Sunday!Saturday is totally “SOLD OUT”! 7 Reasons to attend this year’s Toronto’s Festival Of Beer! 1) House Of Pain(To Kick Off The Opening Day!) Legendary Hip Hop artists House Of Pain are known to be incredible live. This is your chance to see Everlast, Danny Boy…
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival(June 24th-July 3rd,2016)Wynton Marsalis,Gregory Porter, Molly Johnson,Michael Franti&Spearhead+Joe Jackson
By Bill Kwan It was the 30th Anniversary of The Toronto Jazz Festival and we were privileged to attend “Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra” with Wynton Marsalis and his band at the beautiful Koerner Hall in downtown Toronto. It was a busy day and we really enjoyed the amazing band and Wynton’s showmanship. Wynton Marsalis…
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Canadian Music Week 2016(CMW2016)@Toronto(May2nd-8th,2016
Canadian Music Week now in it’s 34th year is recognized as one of the premiere entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music. The Canadian Music Week festival ran for 7 nights of performances, with hundreds of showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. All convention functions…
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7th Annual International Pub Night@Daniel Spectrum
Patrons were treated to premium beer, cider tasting, tasty pub fare, an oyster bar, 50/50 draw, a silent auction, a d.j. and a grand prize raffle. The entertainment for the evening was comedian Mike MacDonald. The host of the evening was media personality Natalie Johnson of CTV News/Toronto. By supporting International Pub night you are…
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Made With Love@Liberty Grand(Mon.,April 11th,2016)
This was the line up awaiting Toronto’s biggest cocktail competition in April at the Liberty Grand. Here’s the best local barchefs in action, eager to impress guests with their exquisite crafted creations! A special mention to the 21 of them who made it to the next round, the main competition was April 4th!The annual Made…
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Operation Mindcrime@The Rockpile(Sat.,April 09th,2016)
Since the early 80’s, Geoff Tate has been synonymous as the voice and front man for the progressive Seattle Rock Band Queensryche . Unfortunate circumstances has forced two versions of the band for the last few years. One version carrying on without original singer Geoff Tate and this version called Operation Mindcrime featuring the legendary front…
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The Hotline Always Blings Twice@The Second City MainStage 51 Mercer Street (Wed.,March23rd,2016).
PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHEAL MCCAIG and CAST PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID LEYES We were invited to The Second City presentation of the 77th Mainstage Revue The Hotline Always Blings Twice where nothing is sacred and the sketches are hilarious as the Mainstage cast members use satirical social commentary to skewer everyday subjects such as: Justin Trudeau,…
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A Date With Miss Fortune@Cineplex Theatre(Thurs.,Jan.28th,2016)
On January 28, 2016, a red carpet media screening was held at the Yonge and Dundas Cineplex Theatre. The Stars from the film were be in attendance: Real-life couple Ryan Scott (Undressed) and Jeannette Sousa (CSI: NY),director John L’Ecuyer, Joaquim de Almeida (Our Brand is Crisis, Clear and Present Danger) and Vik Sahay (American Reunion).…
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13th Annual Regent Park Film Festival@Daniel Spectrum(Wed.,Nov.18th,2015)
The Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s only free-of-charge multi-cultural community film festival, dedicated to showcasing local and international independent works relevant to inner-city communities across Toronto. We host an annual festival and also hold year-round school and community screenings, workshops and discussions at no cost. The Festival aims to reach isolated communities throughout Regent…
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“Spectre” Movie Premiere@Scotia Bank Theatre+007 After Party@Drake One Fifty(Tues.,Nov.3rd,2015)
By Nicholas Chan It was a dual partnership when Dignitas International combined with the premiere of the new James Bond movie Spectre at the Scotia Bank theatre in downtown Toronto. Founded in 2004, Dignitas International is a leader in health systems. They work with patients, health care workers, researchers and policymakers. They are advocates of…
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Kings Of Chaos@Casino Rama(Fri.,Oct.30th,2015)
By Scott Hughes Could this be another Supergroup that could last longer than one tour or one tour? With a rotating line up of musicians that featured: Sabastian Bach, Duff McKagan, Gilbey Clarke, Robin Zander, Matt Sorum and Steve Stevens. Well they hit the stage with singers: Robin Zander of Cheap Trick fame and Sabastian…
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Paul McCartney”Out There Tour 2015″@ACC(Sat.,Oct.17th,2015)
Sir Paul McCartney is probably the most decorated,influential, well known, and well respected musicians of all time. His live show as well as his catalog of music showcases his fifty plus years as a icon in the “pop culture” and a musical wizard of the many generations of fans. The concert was a 3 hours…
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Pretty and Flawed Preview+Opening Night Reception@Analog Gallery(Thurs.,Oct.15th,2015)
By Orson Perry We were invited to a special preview of photography art called “Pretty and Flawed” by photography Myriam Santos This Exhibition runs from Oct. 15th to Nov. 12th 2015 at the Analogue Gallery at 673 Queen St. W with and in attendance and special live performance by Andra Day. Some of the noted…
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Madonna-“Rebel Heart Tour 2015″@A.C.C.(Mon.,Oct.5th,2015)
A Monday night and one of the most iconic pop stars is in concert. And at 57, Madonna Ciccone is still a “Rebel Heart”. Were the boundaries and the envelops pushed as it use to be back when a younger Madonna “Justified My Love?” She is still young at heart, physically intense, highly theatrical as…
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THE GENTLEMEN’S EXPO @MTCC (Sep 25-27, 2015)
With over 100,000 square feet of the “best brands and experiences” to be assembled, The Gentlemen’s Expo was well attended by any who were interested in fashion, technology, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, to DIY. Some notables include “grooming authority” SLICK LORD, craft brewery Double Trouble Brewery, beard grooming products Beards and Beavers,…
