Category: Showcase
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Kent Monkman: Being Legendary | Thursday, October 6, 2022. Open to the public on October 8, 2022, running to March 19, 2023.
Being Legendary by Kent Monkman was previewed this week at ROM(Royal Ontario Museum). The work of Monkman was created in direct response to artifacts and natural history specimens in ROM’s collection. Through his paintings and other artworks, Monkman interprets history through his Cree background. Being Legendary introduced 35 paintings, the majority of which were created for this…
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Birds Of A Feather is the first solo show of birdO
By Steph C. I was so close. I was so close to having a piece of Toronto legend on my living room wall. Birds Of A Feather is the first solo show of birdO. Who is birdO? No one really knows. This street artist has only been seen with an eagle mask and goes by…
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Mission Hill Legacy Collection@Modus Restaurant-Wed.,Oct.5th,2022
By Steph C. Canada’s only five-time winner of Winery of the Year and recipient of multiple best varietal awards on the international stage, Mission Hill Family Estate from Okanagan delighted the Toronto crowd with their Legacy Collection. Legacy Collection wines are a small lot and limited production collectibles. The grapes are hand-harvested and hand-sorted, consisting…
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Toby Amies’ Long-Awaited New Documentary IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING: King Crimson at 50 Launches Global Streamed Screening October 22th,2022
After Successful Festival Play and Stellar Reviews, Toby Amies’ Long-Awaited New Documentary “In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50” Celebrates with Global Special Streamed Screening October 22 A grown-up film about working players living, dying, laughing, playing…” – Robert Fripp Discipline Global Music Ltd (DGM) is delighted to announce the public launch of…
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Baltimore Breakout Rapper Von Tae Delivers Heartfelt Retellings Of Harrowing Hardships With Release of “On God”
“On God” YouTube and Spotify Website Baltimore-based Von Tae’s newest single is a masterclass in velvet delivery and silk sonic music production from start to finish. Reflecting on the trials and tribulations associated with day-to-day life, “On God” is a proficient retelling of mantras and wisdom paired excellently with a side of raw emotion. Von Tae recounts his…
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PIGGY | Opening Day | Exclusive Alamo Drafthouse
PRESENTS *** Winner of Best Picture in Horror at Fantastic Fest *** OPENING EXCLUSIVELY AT ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMAS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 IN ADDITIONAL THEATERS AND VIDEO-ON-DEMAND STARTING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 A FILM BY CARLOTA PEREDA “A BLOOD-CURDLING STANDOUT.”– Justin Chang/LOS ANGELES TIMES “A STRIKING PSYCHOLOGICAL SLASHER.”– Guy Lodge/VARIETY “GALÁN IS A POWERHOUSE.”– Josh Hurtado/SCREEN…
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Chicago-Based Sarantos Reminds Us To Strive For Happiness In “I Wish” Single
“I Wish” YouTube and Spotify Website Award-winning singer/songwriter and Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Sarantos uses his charm to let the genie out of the bottle on his new single about the universal desire to achieve happiness with the retro-inspired EDM pop song “I Wish” — available now! Known for tackling deeply rich subjects through the magic of music, Sarantos delivers yet another…
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WINTERSONG MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 HEADLINERS: STARS, DAN MANGAN & MEN WITHOUT HATS
Including performances by OMBIIGIZI (Polaris 2022 Shortlist), Man Made Forest, Hollowsage,Evan Farrell, Jerome Tucker Band, Junestone and many more. Wintersong Music Festival has officially announced the headliners for their 4th edition, taking place January 20th – 21st, 2023 in Stouffville, ON. The annual festival draws thousands to the local area in the shoulder-season of Winter, giving a much-needed…
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Blue Jays Split Double Header Vs. Baltimore Orioles In Finale
In the first game, Terrin Vavra hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to lift Baltimore to a 5-4 victory in the rescheduled game. Also, preventing the Blue Jays sweeping the Orioles. Blue Jays rookie Otto Lopez hit a tie-breaking two-run single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat…
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DOUG AND THE SLUGS AND ME SPECIAL EVENT SCREENING ANNOUNCED AT HOT DOCS CINEMA
Following its world premiere, as the closing night gala film at DOXA and a successful festival run, Teresa Alfeld’s feature documentary Doug and the Slugs and Me heads to Toronto for a very special one-night-only screening at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on October 8 at 9:00PM.Doug and the Slugs and Me follows filmmaker Teresa Alfeld…
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RivetSkull’s Cover of Aerosmith’s “Kings and Queens” Off “Trail of Souls: Samsara” Is A Masterful Homage
L-R – Mark X. Plog (Guitar), Chad McMurray (Vocals), Mark Hopkins (Bass), Michael Robson (Drums) Photo Credit – Niffer Calderwood Seattle and Los Angeles-based heavy metal four-piece RivetSkull’s re-imagined full-length album was released on July 8th. “Trail of Souls: Samsara” is a complete re-recording of the band’s self-published 2020 album “Trail of Souls”. After self-recording and releasing their debut…
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Nuit Blanche- Sat., Oct.1st-Sun., Oct.2nd, 2022
Nuit Blanche returned for 2022 In Toronto, with over 100+ artists exhibit their work every year in various places around the city. Nuit Blanche took place all night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on October 1–2, 2022, so visitors could experience the beauty of the art installations glowing under the night sky. With so…
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Mike Ayley of JUNO Award-Winning Pop Rockers Marianas Trench Set to Release Debut Solo EP Golden Hour: First Things First on October 18
Music Video for Lead Single “Walking Hill” Mike Ayley, best known for his role as bassist for multi-Platinum selling Vancouver pop-rock band Marianas Trench, is stepping into the spotlight under the moniker MIKEH with his debut solo project, an EP titled Golden Hour: First Things First on October 18 via 604 Records and all streaming platforms. Aptly titled, the five-song EP…
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Moncton’s Upkvst Gets Clean, Releases Boom-Bap “Midnight Club”
“Midnight Club” Spotify Website Your past doesn’t determine your future, you do – that’s the message of New Brunswick artist Upkvst’s newly-released single, “Midnight Club.” Over a murky boom-bap beat that leaps the listener into a nighttime vibe, Upkvst delivers meaningful bars explaining the diamond in the rough mentality, shining in the dark, and pushing forward…
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The Highs And Lows Of Week 4 In The NFL
Sunday was totally exciting this week as parity is alive and well in the NFL. The Las Vegas Raiders won their first game for coach Josh McDaniels, the New Jets won again and the surprising Seattle Seahawks won with Geno Smith. Who knew ? Some of the “bad notes “ of week 4 were :…
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Black Market Releasing Launches With Screening Of Award-winning Filmmaker Sharon Lewis’ Queer Film “With Wonder”
In celebration of LGBT History Month, Canada’s Black Market Releasing (BMR) officially launches with a screening of award-winning filmmaker Sharon Lewis’ Queer film “With Wonder” The soul-searching feature documentary will be followed by a talk back with the Cast & Crew at the Carlton Cinemas. BMR will formally announce the screening dates for the Canadian Screening Tour of “With Wonder” happening until 2023…
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Blue Jays Win Game One Of 3 Vs Baltimore Orioles- 5-1.
It was a Monday night for the MLB and it’s winding down for the season. The Blue jays are still on a hot streak with a 5-1 win over the Orioles on a rainy night for baseball at the sloppy Camden Yards. Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios had a strong outing for the win. Vladimir…
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Travis Dolter Releases ABBA Tribute In “Does Your Mother Know” And Announces 2022/2023 Concerts
“Does Your Mother Know” YouTube and Spotify Website “What an amazing opening act for Gord Bamford in Vegreville during the 2022 annual Fair! Travis is a thrilling and audience engaging country music entertainer who, along with his band, continues to impress me every year since I first met him over five years ago.” – Don Harfied, Vegreville Agricultural…
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