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  • Louisiana NOW Pavilion @728 Convention Center Blvd. & The Super Bowl LIX Media Party @Mardi Gras World -Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

    The Louisiana NOW Pavilion took center stage at Super Bowl LIX, showcasing the state’s economic transformation, cultural richness, and business potential. This premier 23,000-square-foot Host State facility served as a dynamic gathering space and was a groundbreaking partnership between Governor Jeff Landry, the State of Louisiana, the City of New Orleans, Louisiana Economic Development (LED),…

  • 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…

  • Blue Rodeo Lost Together-The Documentary Film @Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema-Saturday, February 1st, 2025

    By Sally Warburton Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema was a sold out venue on Saturday, February 1st, 2025.  It was the premiere screening of Lost Together – the documentary film of Canada’s iconic band Blue Rodeo. Blue Rodeo’s 40 year story. And the place was filled with Toronto musicians – Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor and…

  • IDS-The 26th Edition of Interior Design Show 2025

    By Sally Warburton The opening night of the Interior Design Show took place in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building, 255 Front St W, Toronto. This evening opened the IDS Show for its 4 day event. The opening night included the opportunity to visit the designer booths and to speak to the designers. Live entertainment,…

  • Super Bowl Opening Night @Caesars Superdome In New Orleans, Louisiana – Mon., Feb. 3rd, 2025

    It was Super Bowl week in New Orleans with The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kicking off the week by taking part in Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, answering all sorts of unique, unusual and thought provoking questions from the media. Players and coaches from the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs arrived at New…

  • TASTE OF THE NFL PRESENTED BY FRITO-LAY, QUAKER, AND THE PEPSICO FOUNDATION @ The National WWII Museum In New Orleans, Louisiana During SB59 Week!

    The yearly “The Taste of the NFL” did not disappoint in New Orleans during Superbowl week. All for a great cause with delicious food, celebrity athletes and friendly people from around the world. This event addresses the needs of the hungry and homeless by raising awareness and money through special events and programs. Hosted and curated…

  • Bullseye Super Bowl Tailgate Event @New Orleans, Louisiana During SB59 – Sun., Feb.9th, 2025

    We had the great pleasure of covering the yearly Bullseye Tailgate event just before the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs. This Sunday’s tailgate is always a fantastic finale to the week of festivities during Superbowl 59 in New Orleans. Attending one tailgate event yearly, this is the ultimate sports tailgate.…

  • 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,”…

  • 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,…

  • 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 67th Boat Show-Preview Day: Friday, January 17,2025 @Enercare Centre-North America’s Largest Indoor Boat Show-Saturday, January 18 – 26th,2025

    Preview Day: Friday, January 17 Enercare Centre North America’s largest indoor boat show gets ready to debut the marine industry’s “Best of 2025” from luxury yachts to electric surfboards and new “RV” boatPLUS – it was the announcement of Canada’s first-ever Powerboat Grand Prix Race coming to Toronto WHAT:  More than 1,000 boats of all sizes have anchored…

  • World-Renowned Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Marc Murphy and Aaron May to Headline The Players Tailgate at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans-Sun.,Feb.9th,2025

    World-Renowned Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Marc Murphy and Aaron May to Headline The Players Tailgate at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans 11th annual event to feature 18 extraordinary celebrity chefs and 50+ active NFL stars for premium pre-game VIP tailgate experience on Super Bowl Sunday New Orleans, LA – Bullseye Event Group today announced the full roster…

  • Legendary Canadian Band GODDO to Release Definitive Hits Compilation Featuring New Recording of “Pretty Bad Boy”

    Signed Deluxe Version available at RockPaperMerch.com Spotify and YouTube Celebrating 50 years, legendary Canadian rock band GODDO mark a milestone with Decades, the definitive hits compilation released on October 25, 2024 through Canadian label Music In Motion Ent. This 14-track collection, curated for both lifelong fans and new listeners, features remastered tracks from every GODDO studio album, plus new…

  • Winterfolk XXIII: Celebrating 23 Years of Folk, Blues, and Roots Music in Toronto

    February 14–16, 2025 Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON Friday, February 14: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday, February 15: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday, February 16: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Winterfolk, Toronto’s beloved annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots music, returns for its 23rd year from February 14–16, 2025, at the iconic Tranzac Club.…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • NEW REVELATORY DOCUMENTARY ‘ATOMIC REACTION’ AFFIRMS CANADA’S PLACE IN NUCLEAR HISTORY

    Executive produced by Bernie Finkelstein and David Hatch and Directed by Michèle Hozer Airings Now On CBC Documentary Channel and CBC GEM Starting January 10, 2025 Read The Picton Gazette feature hereand Wellington Times feature here “Canada’s role in the development of the Manhattan Project is not widely understood. We were not a bit player.” The record-breaking success…

  • The Andy Kim Annual Christmas Concert @Massey Hall -Wed.,December 4, 2024

    By Wayne Baggs The Andy Kim Annual Christmas show at Massey Hall on December 4, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of music and community spirit. As a cherished tradition, the event once again brought together an eclectic lineup of Canadian talent to spread holiday cheer, all united to support CAMH Gifts of Light. Kim, as…

  • The Ups And Downs For Week #14 In The NFL

    The Chargers’ lost on Sunday to the Chiefs on a field goal that veered off the left upright pole and fell in for the game-winner as time ran out. The N.O.Saints are now 3-1 with intern coach Darren Rizzi and starting QB Derek Carr is out for the season.  Tua Tagovailoa appears to have recovered from his third recorded…