Are you concerned about the growing number of cannabis shops in your neighbourhood?

Are you concerned about the growing number of cannabis shops in your neighbourhood?

You shouldn’t be. The contents of these little shops are helping people of all ages lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. The pills you pick up at the pharmacy without a second thought for yourself and your loved ones may be far more dangerous, and with the monitored and moderate use of THC and/or CBD, you might be able to eliminate some of those monthly prescriptions altogether! Don’t worry about a shop being near a school, as kids can’t see in the door, let alone buy any of the products. And keep in mind that kids have been selling pot to one another for decades- at least this is safe and regulated, and isn’t laced with anything questionable. The “budtenders” are typically well trained, knowledgeable, informative and cautious.

The chemical components of cannabis include CBD and THC. The high comes from the THC, which can help reduce pain, but CBD doesn’t have the high many people want to avoid when dealing with the general public.. It DOES, however, impact the brain, making it function better. More health benefits of cannabis are being discovered all the time, now that governments all over the world are finally realizing how insane it was to criminalize this medicinal plant in the first place. Although research has been allowed, off and on, over the past few decades, the freedom to truly discover the magic of this “weed” is growing, and with it, widespread use and appreciation. There are still haters out there, but that is mainly due to a lack of education, or brainwashing throughout generations of people who wrongfully believe that marijuana is no different than crack or heroin.

Of the chemical compounds in cannabis, the many cannabinoids have been proven to provide relief from chronic pain. The use of medical cannabis is quite effective in many patients who would have otherwise been prescribed opiates, which are highly addictive. For decades, doctors weren’t allowed to prescribe medical cannabis, and those who could benefit from it feared legal repercussions, so they opted for dangerous opiates instead. The misinformation and propaganda that led to the criminalization of marijuana so long ago is likely a big part of the reason there is an opioid pandemic today

Cancer patients aren’t the only ones who can benefit from medical marijuana while undergoing the nausea and loss of appetite that comes with chemotherapy and the pain of radiation. The treatment for hepatitis C has similar side effects that include nausea, fatigue, depression, and muscle aches. Cannabis can help reduce the side effects while making treatment more effective at the same time. There is even evidence to suggest that cannabis can help fight certain types of cancer.

Multiple sclerosis is one of many diseases or disorders that lead to painful muscle contractions. These painful symptoms can be reduced with the use of cannabis. It has been associated with glaucoma treatment for decades, as it helps temporarily relieve the painful pressure on the eyes associated with the condition. The endocannabinoid in cannabis contains anti-inflammatories that don’t only work on the eyes and body, but the brain as well. Diseases like Alzheimer’s, and even aging itself, leads to cognitive degeneration and inflammation of the brain that can be slowed with the use of cannabis. These anti-inflammatories work all over the body, and the use of CBD and THC are effective for arthritis and muscle pain when used internally or rubbed over the affected areas in the form of a cream or balm.

Seizure disorders including epilepsy can be treated with CBD. A growing number of patients and parents of children with extreme and regular seizures are finding that CBD has changed and improved the quality of life for themselves and their loved ones.

 

Regarding mood disorders,from anxiety and depression, to extreme mood swings as a result of autism, users find that cannabis can help them calm down and control how they feel- the feeling of anxiety that some patients get from use can be curbed by moderating and monitoring the dosage. It is also often effective in sleep disorders. It can help sufferers of ADD/ADHD improve focus and cognitive performance, which is much safer than prescribing drugs that are commonly sold on the street instead of actually used by the patient. In addition, patients with PTSD from various traumas experience a “fight or flight” response when they are triggered. Cannabis calms the individual, preventing the reaction from getting out of control. According to Bone Research Laboratory in Tel Aviv, cannabis actually helps heal bones and helps strengthen the bone in the process of healing, making it less likely for the patient to break the bone a second time.

Addiction- Those suffering from withdrawal, or still tempted to reach for a bottle or a needle to escape the world around them can reach for cannabis instead, which is FAR safer and less addictive. The long-term effects may include a reduction in cravings for riskier substances, as cannabis is effective for nausea and can aid in sleep deprivation.

The list goes on and on…increased lung capacity, help with tremors from Parkinson’s, gut-healing properties, the regulation and prevention of insulin and therefore diabetes and weight gain, and overall FUN in the right environment with a pizza on the way!

Don’t turn your nose up at this incredible plant. Talk to your doctor to see if cannabis can benefit you and your loved ones and then visit your nearest budtender or CBD dealer for guidance, details and relief from all that ails you, mind, body and soul!

story by Melissa Peters, pics / video Paul Murton

Public Health Canada to Collect Online Data to Target the Vaccine Hesitant

Story From: Noé Chartier is an Epoch Times reporter based in Montreal. Twitter: @NChartierET Gettr: @nchartieret

Story Link

Public Health Canada to Collect Online Data to Target the Vaccine Hesitant

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has announced a contract with a social media intelligence collection firm based in the U.K. to obtain data on vaccine hesitant individuals in order to be able to deliver targeted messaging to break through their hesitancy, contract details indicate.

“In preparation for increased vaccination education, promotion, and outreach, The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is requiring the services of a consultant to analyze the vaccine related conversations on social media and PHAC social media initiative and campaign performance,” says the tender notice description posted online on Dec. 22.

The notice says the contract will be awarded to U.K.-based Pulsar Platform if no other supplier submits a bid meeting the requirements before the closing date. The estimated value of the contract is $339,000.

Pulsar describes itself as an “audience intelligence company” using artificial intelligence and “smart human minds” to comb through conversational and behavioural data on social media.

The notice says the consultant will need to analyze Twitter and other online sites and platforms spanning three years of historical data.

PHAC is seeking to obtain information on individuals who are participating in and influencing online conversations about vaccination.

It wants reports produced by the consultant to “provide PHAC an actionable understanding of the vaccine conversation landscape online and the conversation participants, while determining a conversation baseline,” according to the Statement of Work.

Once this data is obtained, PHAC will run a tailored messaging campaign, which it says will seek to target “communities of interest,” such as “indigenous peoples and millennial males,” states the Advance Contract Award Notice.

The study is to be rerun within a three to four month period to “monitor shifts in attitudes and confidence levels,” says the notice.

‘Keyword-Based’
PHAC lays out how the consultant must conduct its work, including the establishment of a “keyword-based social listening tracker to capture social media conversations around vaccinations in Canada.”

Data must also be parsed along conversation themes such as “experiences with long Covid, previous vaccine side effects, engaging with mis/disinformation, shift in perceived risk of infection.”

PHAC also seeks to obtain a breakdown of reasons for vaccine hesitancy for different regions and cities to allow more targeted messaging.

Along with identifying regions, cities, and subgroups such as First Nations communities, PHAC is also requesting segmentations of key audiences to include “demographics, interests, affinities, online behaviours, and the leading topics of vaccine hesitancy conversation, per each sub-community.”

The Statement of Work provides an example of what the consultant should do once a sub-community has been identified.

It says that once a community of “Toronto University Students that indicate low confidence in vaccinations” has been identified, then some factors should be investigated.

These include their reasons for being hesitant and the topics of their conversations, the media they consume and the content they share, and the tone they use when discussing their vaccination status.

The Epoch Times contacted PHAC to find out if previous such programs have been implemented and to learn more about how the data from private individuals will be protected, exploited, and if it will be shared with other departments.

PHAC was also asked whether it consulted the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) on the program. A response was not obtained before publication time.

The OPC was also contacted to know whether it was aware of PHAC’s social media collection program, but a response was not received immediately.

Cellphone Tracking
PHAC has been embroiled in a data collection-related controversy in recent months when it was revealed it was analyzing the anonymized movement of millions of Canadians through the tracking of their cellphones, unbeknownst to them.

PHAC had been obtaining the data from carrier Telus and other cellphone tracking companies, but in December 2021 it sought a contractor to directly access data from cellphone towers to conduct its analysis.

The data has been used to measure the compliance of Canadians while provinces implemented COVID-19 lockdowns.

When this became known, MPs started examining the issue and the Commons ethics committee told the government last spring that Canadians should be allowed to opt out of the data collection program.

The OPC also said it was investigating the matter, but the results have yet to be announced.

PHAC and the OPC have been asked about the status of the contract and the investigation.

 

Story From: Noé Chartier is an Epoch Times reporter based in Montreal. Twitter: @NChartierET Gettr: @nchartieret

Story Link

 

Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2021

more pics at movies.reviewed-rated.com

This year, from June 27th to July 18th, ICFF will celebrate two major milestones; the tenth-anniversary edition of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival and the second edition of the Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival, organized in collaboration with CHIN Radio/TV.

The Festival, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will also maintain its special focus on Italian contemporary cinema through notable screenings in several major Canadian cities and virtual experiences offered nationwide through the ICFF digital platform.

Both festivals will take place at Ontario Place in Toronto and in several other cities throughout Canada, including Vaughan, and Montreal.

The ICFF Festival will be a hybrid of in-person and online events available to viewers all across Canada.

The festivals are presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Canada, the Consulates General of Italy in Canada and the Istituti Italiani di Cultura in Canada.

Hazel: 100 Years of Memories

Hazel: 100 Years of Memories
See more here

https://redcarpetevents.ca/

Virtual Fashion Art Toronto : urbancoolab_

More pictures on our fashion site = fashionpage.ca 

Virtual Fashion Art Toronto : urbancoolab_

More pictures on our fashion site = fashionpage.ca 

Credits

by @jennjevons from @urbancoolab_ showcasing their AI x Streetwear capsule collection RxR under the Gardiner @thebentway

MODELS

@slesean.tv
@__jessietk
@devaughnte.lawrence
@a.pri.official
@sptxo_
@garrett_
@mxriee_
@juliet.sora
@roneyxmusic
@katrxse

TEAM

Director @_vanjavasic_
Director of Production @liammicha
Assistant Director @locodrito

Lead MUA Direction @bprettymua
Lead Hair Direction @lisatuff_tilu
Makeup Assist @stephaniestellamua
Makeup Assist @makeupbyjacfoo
Hair Assist @jazziestylezz
Fashion and Media Communicator @sedgvvick
Team Assist @erin_case_ @kaitlyn.riccio

Director of Photography @jennjevons
On-Set Photography @tashd.art @jimorgill @chiaradefalco_photo
Official Video Team @wearenxtlvl
BTS Video @cosplay

 

Affordable housing takes out a road

Affordable housing takes out a road

“Kishigo Lane is expected to be transformed into a landscaped, open space reflecting Indigenous placekeeping and design elements to honour the road’s namesake – an Anishnaabe family that lived in the area in the late 18th century. It’s part of the project’s goal to expand more public space and parks.”

“The development objectives are 300 residential units, of which 50 per cent are affordable housing and 50 per cent are market housing. There will also be new parking, new retail, and the childcare centre will expand capacity from 26 spaces to 62.”

 

The development objectives are 300 residential units, of which 50 per cent are affordable housing and 50 per cent are market housing. There will also be new parking, new retail, and the childcare centre will expand capacity from 26 spaces to 62.

With the pandemic eliminating jobs and work hours, the threat or reality of homelessness is hitting more and more people each day. Affordable housing was already an issue, but now it has become even more urgent to provide options for the growing number of Toronto residents who simply cannot afford to keep a roof over their heads. A lucky few will actually be able to do so by the end of this year, as developments, designed and reserved for low-income hopefuls pop up in a number of neighbourhoods

The problem is, that there are a few voices in each neighborhood who are loudly shouting “Not in my backyard”. The latest Facebook debate over the development of affordable housing in the east end of Toronto is only one of many. Most people (with a heart) are in full support of housing the struggling citizens of the city, but the selfish exceptions, NIMBYs, for short, tend to be the loudest. The rest of the residents are just ashamed of how the attitude of the neighborhood is being portrayed. They don’t want to be lumped in with these people who think that they are too good to live beside fellow human beings who can’t afford a house with a backyard.

The problem is, that there are a few voices in each neighborhood who are loudly shouting "Not in my backyard". The latest Facebook debate over the development of affordable housing in the east end of Toronto is only one of many. Most people (with a heart) are in full support of housing the struggling citizens of the city, but the selfish exceptions, NIMBYs, for short, tend to be the loudest. The rest of the residents are just ashamed of how the attitude of the neighborhood is being portrayed. They don't want to be lumped in with these people who think that they are too good to live beside fellow human beings who can't afford a house with a backyard.
Queen Coxwell

  • – – — – —- —– — — — — — — —

Story Two – corner of Trenton and Cedarvale Ave. in East York’s Stan Wadlow neighbourhood.

Toronto residents are pushing back against plans to build a modular housing development on the lot at the corner of Trenton and Cedarvale Ave. in East York's Stan Wadlow neighbourhood.
corner of Trenton and Cedarvale Ave. in East York’s Stan Wadlow neighbourhood.

Toronto residents are pushing back against plans to build a modular housing development on the lot at the corner of Trenton and Cedarvale Ave. in East York’s Stan Wadlow neighbourhood.

The NIMBYs who live near the Stan Wadlow Park development are concerned that putting housing in a local parking lot will make it impossible for people who live in, or visit, the neighbourhood to find parking. They are concerned that their precious children will be exposed to ne’er do wells, drug dealers, gang influence, violence, people suffering from addiction/mental illness, and people who are generally unstable.   

“This parking lot is a hub; it’s the heart of the community”, claims one resident, about the empty pad of pavement in the background. If the parking lot isn’t there, the residents are going to be stuck using the park and community center? Instead of standing around on bland cement smoking and drinking, they could attend the neighbouring elementary school, go for a swim, or join the community baseball league? How is a parking lot the heart of the community? And, despite the statements to the contrary, 

A recent Facebook post highlighted a piece on Global News in which some residents are up in arms about the city’s announcement to replace a community parking lot with affordable housing for 64 people exiting homelessness. They are protesting the development, even though the city has already approved it. The angry residents claim that there was no consultation beforehand, but this is a city parking lot. The city doesn’t require permission from the residents to move forward.

There will be a meeting, during which residents can state their case regarding the design and specifics of the plans, in hopes that they will be taken into consideration, and will be possible with the building requirements. The City says claims they didn’t have time to consult with the area residents,, as the housing funding will be lost if it’s not used by the end of the year. That means the site has to be approved, inspected and built with enough time to fill the units before the end of December.

By Melissa Peters

— —-  —- — – — — – —

Around Town, articles, breaking news, daily news, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, Local Beach Newspaper, local news, local news toronto, new, news article, newspaper, newspaper articles, recent news, Toronto, toronto articles, Toronto breaking news, Toronto daily news, Toronto Housing, Toronto latest news, toronto new, Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, tribune

UPS Fails to Deliver

UPS Fails to Deliver

“UPS automatically covers most packages up to $100 for both domestic and international shipments. Additionally, UPS provides declared value coverage for an additional fee for packages that exceed this amount.” Do they? Really?

My info

ups

What is the point of paying additional fees for shipping insurance to a reputable company if they are simply going to ignore claims for lost items?

Small business owners rely upon delivery services like UPS to get products to customers in the United States. With a company as established and highly respected as UPS, it should be safe to assume that packages will get delivered to the customers, or that UPS will make good on their *clearly stated* promise to replace the value of what was lost.

A package sent to a customer was lost in October of last year. The form was filled out and necessary proof and documentation provided in order to receive the $100, only to not receive any sort of response five months later. To add insult to injury, an additional package has since gone missing. Countless people are paying for additional insurance because they think that the “free” coverage of $100 makes UPS so wonderful and generous. Considering how much was lost having to refund two customers for merchandise they never received, it’s a good thing even more money wasn’t wasted on additional insurance. The least UPS could do is respond regarding the $100 coverage they promised, but they can’t even bother to do that. If the package doesn’t qualify for the payment, that’s fine. Repeated calls to the company have been met with, “it’s being looked into”. When? RESPOND! #ThanksForDelivering #ups

Fed up and turning to Google for suggestions from other customers who may have had similar experiences revealed that small business owners all over the USA are suing UPS for having taken their ‘insurance’ money for property loss, only to discover that UPS does not actually insure the package and/ or refund the clients. 

Small businesses struggle in a GOOD economy. Losing $1000 on a single order, especially more than once can make an independent company. The months following Christmas are notoriously slow already, even without the financial hit of COVID-19 affecting a large percentage of potential and repeat clientele. It’s frightening and highly disappointing to discover that we can’t rely on UPS to ship products, especially during a time when personal delivery often isn’t even an option for the few businesses who are conveniently located close to their customers. The majority of products can’t just be emailed or faxed.. Is the only hope to rely on the inexpensive and widespread use of 3D printers to safely and reliably send albums over the border? That might be an option a generation or two from now, but for now, independent entrepreneurs are stuck relying on a shipping company that doesn’t care if they go bankrupt using their service.

#ups

@VeronicaKenny2
@UPSHelp_CA
@UPSers
@UPS_News

#thumbsUPS

#ThanksForDelivering

#WishesDelivered

#UPS_News

#UPSers

@AylinLusi

#canadiansme

Paul Gaspar

#UPSHelp_CA

@UPS_Canada

lost my package

@UPSHelp_CA

lost my package

@UPS_SmallBizCA

lost my package

@canadian_sme

#SmallBusiness #entrepreneurs

@PorporinoUPS

Precious Love by Chris Birkett

Chris Birkett is a multi-talented, award winning producer, singer/songwriter, composer and sound engineer. His music collaborations with A-list international artists like Sinead O’Connor, Alison Moyet, Dexys Midnight Runners, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Quincy Jones, Mel Brooks and Steve Earle have sold over 100 million records and earned four Canadian Junos, a Grammy, a Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business.

Precious Love is about how positive feelings can grow, and how love can transform people, for people are precious, and relationships are the foundation of humanity. Written and performed by Chris Birkett the song features some of Toronto’s finest musicians, Bill King on keyboards, Gene Hardy playing sax, Paul DeLong on drums, and background vocals by Taylor Abrahamse. The video is created by Joan Prowse.

Chris is no stranger to Canadian music, having co-produced five award winning albums for the legendary Buffy Sainte-Marie, including her comeback album “Coincidence and Likely Stories” (1992) and the Juno winning “Running for the Drum” (2009).

His career began as a guitarist, playing in London clubs before touring with Memphis artists Rufus Thomas, Ann Peebles and King Floyd. At 23, Chris was performing with the pop group Love Affair, whose song “Everlasting Love” ruled the UK charts. The following year, he joined the band Omaha Sheriff who had just signed a major recording deal with Tony Visconti, manager of Good Earth Records and producer for David Bowie and the Moody Blues.

Listen –  Hear Now   — Spotify

With Visconti as a mentor, Chris expanded his career to include producing, engineering and mixing many UK and international hits including Sinead O’Connor’s #1 song “Nothing Compares 2 U”. His London studio was a beehive of activity that was rated #2 in the world on Billboard’s top studio charts.

At the same time, Chris’ own single “Where Do We Go From Here?” was picked by Ed Bicknell (Dire Straits’ manager) to play alongside U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, Tears for Fears and Queen on Polygram’s “One Voice One Love” album.

In 1993, Chris left the UK for France and built a recording studio inside his chateau near Bordeaux. There he produced albums with the Buena Vista Social Club and other world-class musicians, including Etran Finatawa, whose debut album was nominated for a 2006 BBC Radio best world music award. He then moved his studio to Paris, where he released his second album, “Freedom” and received growing acclaim for his work with world musicians like Algerian sensation Ali Amran.

Website

In 2012, Chris moved to Canada, opened a recording studio in Toronto and finished work on his third album “Be Creative” featuring performances from many talented Canadian artists including Glen Milchem (Blue Rodeo) and Rick Emmett (Triumph). Now a Canadian citizen, Chris’ credits include co-producer of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Polaris and Juno award winning album “Power in the Blood” (2016) and the recent Juno winner, Medicine Songs (2017), both for True North Records. In 2019 he released 11:11, his fourth album under the band name The Free Spirits.

Chris is currently creating new recordings for a range of talented Canadian and European musicians and is immersed in his own upcoming albums: Songs from the Kauai Hotel Room and a collection of fun-loving songs with his new collective, The Happy Campers. In February 2021, he released the single Precious Love for his documentary filmmaker wife Joan Prowse.

Among his many Precious Loves Chris enjoys performing his original music live at musical venues, clubs and online events.

Boat Show Toronto 2020

Mad Scientist Water Ski Show and Wakeboard Demos Riders comprised of members of the Canadian National Ski Show Team will perform an adrenaline-filled demo for media in the dark, wearing LED-powered wetsuits. Witness their spectacular grinds, tricks and flips on the world’s largest indoor lake for boaters.

Water-Skiing Light Show to Kick-Off Media Preview Day at the Toronto International Boat Show

Plus: Catch the return of Twiggy, the world-famous water-skiing squirrel; treasure hunters with ancient relics on display; stand up paddleboard racing.

Summer has come early to the city with the return of the 62nd annual Toronto International Boat Show. Media are invited to preview highlights of this year’s show, at the Enercare Centre, including new activities across the million square feet of show floor and on the world’s largest indoor lake.

2020 TORONTO BOAT SHOW MEDIA PREVIEW:
The Return of Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel Fans around the world go ‘nuts’ for Twiggy, the world-famous water-skiing squirrel, who not only entertains with her special talent but is also an advocate for water safety. Twiggy took a brief break after years of performing across North America, appearing in movies and music videos, and becoming an internet sensation — but is returning to the 2020 Toronto Boat Show by popular demand.


International Fashion Encounter

International Fashion Encounter

International Fashion Encounter 10th Edition

MORE PICTURES HERE

 

http://fashion.reviewed-rated.com/
#InstaTO
#the6
#the6ix
#TO
#models
#fashion
#fashionista
#fasionweek
#fashiondiaries
International Fashion Encounter 10th Edition
#loveyourrealself #getreal
www.internationalfashionencounter.com
https://www.instagram.com/intl_fashion_encounter/
https://twitter.com/IFECanada

ARTIST PROJECT FEB 20 – 23, 2020

ARTIST PROJECT FEB 20 - 23, 2020

Toronto Film Critics Awards 2019

TFCA Awards 2019 – more pics and story


More pics here

@tfca
@tiff_net
@CBC
#tfcaawards
#tfca2020
#TFCAawards
#TFCAAwardsGala2020
#ACTRAspotlight

Pictures by George Pimentel Photography

Story By https://twitter.com/rockitpromo
https://www.instagram.com/rockitpromo

IDS Conference IDS20

IDS Conference IDS20 is expanding its two day conference to talk about the transformative power of design, covering four themes: Business of Design, Future of Work, Future of Living and Technology.

IDS Conference IDS20

Business of Design
What do you need to start a business? How do you deal with growth, marketing, accounting and the customer experience? This conference stream will be a practical guide for running and maintaining a thriving business.

IDS Conference IDS20
Future of Work
We are in a time of technological evolution and demographic change. What will the office, and its inhabitants, look like in five, 10, even 50 years? This stream will gather stakeholders from the design industry and beyond to explore solutions for the pressing issues facing businesses and their workforce.

IDS Conference IDS20
Future of Living
How will our public and private spaces shape our future? How do we design with empathy for humanity and our fragile planet? Are modern needs forming or fracturing our communities? This stream will uncover new ways of living and challenge the processes and policies we work within.

IDS Conference IDS20
Technology
Technology is evolving every industry, and change is a constant. How do you create client trust in technology? How do you seamlessly integrate technology into a space? How, when and where is technology best utilized? And how do you leverage new techniques to future proof your business? We are brokering conversations with futurists, innovators, leaders and disruptors on the transformative power of design and how it will change the way we live, work and experience our surroundings.


IDS20 Schedule Thursday, January 16 10 am – 4 pm – Trade Day + IDS Conference 7 pm -11 pm – Opening Night Party Presented by PurParket
Friday, January 17 9 am – 6 pm – Trade Day + IDS Conference
Saturday, January 18 10 am – 6 pm – Public Day + Design Classes
Sunday, January 19 10 am – 6 pm – Public Day
Interior Jan 16-19 Design 2020 Show Toronto
InteriorDesignShow.com

FAM Festival Fashion Arts Music

https://fashion.reviewed-rated.com/fam-festival-fashion-arts-music/

More Pics At fashion.reviewed-rated.com

 

_ – — — – — – —  — — —  —- – – –

FAM Festival Fashion Kara Louise Collection Mr Kaizen All-Risks Insurance Graceful Network Pearls & Sequence Airship 37

#Toronto #Tdot #Torontolife #fashionable #fashioninfluencer #fashiondiaries #onfleek #fashionforward F.A.M. FEST: Fashion, Art, Music Walter Barubek FAM Festival Fashion Kara Louise Collection Mr Kaizen All-Risks Insurance Graceful Network Pearls & Sequence Airship 37

Art Toronto 2018

Art Toronto 2018

https://toronto-artreview.com/art-toronto/

Italian National Day Casa Loma

Italian National Day Casa Loma

Italian National Day Casa Loma Italian Heritage Month Ontario @CasaLomaToronto @LibertyGroup @IICToronto @giorgio_mitolo @ItalyinToronto #CasaLoma #CastelloItalia #canada #italy #italian #ItalianDay

Italian National Day Casa Loma

MORE PICTURES 

Italian National Day Casa Loma
Italian Heritage Month Ontario

@CasaLomaToronto
@LibertyGroup
@IICToronto
@giorgio_mitolo
@ItalyinToronto

#CasaLoma
#CastelloItalia
#canada
#italy
#italian
#ItalianDay

#castelloitalalia2019

#chinradio

2018 Canadian Music Week

2018 Canadian Music Week

MORE PICTURES

 

bloornews
Canadian Music Hall Fame Paul Anka
#musictoronto
#songwriter
#musician
#producer
#singersongwriter
#musiclife
#musicproduction
#studiolife
#musicproducer

http://vinylrecordspressing.com

@CMW_Week
@Work_Late_
@kaitlyndavies
@FLIP_PUBLICITY
@5onthe5
@SkrappywithaK

 

 

Canadian Screen Awards

Canadian Screen Awards

Canadian Screen Awards

MORE PICTURES

  • – —- — — — —- — – — — — — —- — — — —

Kim’s Convenience
Best Comedy Program
Canadian Screen Awards

#KimsConvenience
#CdnScreenAwards
#CdnScreen18
#filmindustry
#movie
#movies
#Toronto
#cinema
#celebritynews
#paulsunhyunglee

@KimsConvenience
@Kimbits416
@NATIONALPR
@TouchwoodPR
@TheCdnAcademy

SunBae Swim Fashion Show @ Lavelle

SunBae Swim Fashion Show @ Lavelle

#beautiful #beautifulgirl #beautyoftheday #bikini #bikinicompetitor #bikinis #cute #cutegirl #cutepic #female #femalemodel #girl #girls #hot #hotgirl #model #photooftheday #picoftheday #sexybabe #swimwear http://sunbaeswim.com http://imagelibrary.ca http://chezlavelle.com

more pictures

—- – ——- —– —– —-

#beautiful
#beautifulgirl
#beautyoftheday
#bikini
#bikinicompetitor
#bikinis
#cute
#cutegirl
#cutepic
#female
#femalemodel
#girl
#girls
#hot
#hotgirl
#model
#photooftheday
#picoftheday
#sexybabe
#swimwear
http://sunbaeswim.com
http://imagelibrary.ca

Home Page

Artist Project Better Living Centre Feb 21st, 2019

Artist Project Feb 21st, 2019
Artist Project Better Living Centre Feb 21st, 2019

Presented by INFORMA, Artist Project is a four day contemporary art fair in its 12th year that brings over 300 artists to The Better Living Centre in Toronto for an art-packed weekend. Starting February 21st, 2019, guests have the unique opportunity to purchase one of a kind pieces directly from local and international artists, connecting art enthusiasts and artists. From collectors and curators, to consumers and gallerists, visitors can explore every medium of art under one roof. MORE PICS + INFO

Calendar Events Toronto

Interior Design Show 2018

During one four-day weekend each January, the Interior Design Show shapes the industry for the year to come – in North America and beyond.

IDS Toronto celebrates and promotes design in Canada and across the world. Experiential and transformative, we bring together compelling concepts, innovative products, upcoming talent and key experts in the industry so that you can be inspired by the best of the future.

Meet the leading designers, thinkers, makers, changers, shapers and dreamers like you who are coming together to change the world for the better.

New this year!

IDS Contract – a hyper curated B2B trade-only exposition focused on the most innovative products and services that will focus on all verticals of design including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, public space and government.

IDS Conference – a comprehensive 2-day symposium with a focus on 4 specific verticals Future Cities, Experience, Technology and Diversity & Talent.

HIGHLIGHTS

Exhibitors
Features:
Studio North & Prototype
Maker
Great Lakes Cabin
Re-Space
Ontario Wood
WHEN

Professional Trade Day: Thursday, January 17, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Opening Night Party: Thursday, January 17, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Professional Trade Day: Friday, January 18, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Globe and Mail Saturday: Saturday, January 19, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

House & Home Sunday: Sunday, January 20, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE

METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE, South Building
222 Bremner Blvd
Toronto

TICKET INFORMATION

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW here

Professional Trade Day:

$15.00 before Dec 1, 2018, online
$25.00 Dec 2 – Jan 18, 2018, online
$30.00 at the door
$35.00 Trade Day and weekend, online
$50.00 Trade Day and weekend, at the door
$15.00 students at the door (cash only)
Opening Night Party:

$60.00 online
$65.00 at the door
$91.00 opening Night and weekend, online
$96.00 opening Night and weekend, at the door
Professional Trade Day:

$15.00 before Dec 1, 2018, online
$25.00 Dec 2 – Jan 18, 2018, online
$30.00 at the door
$35.00 Trade Day and weekend, online
$50.00 Trade Day and weekend, at the door
$15.00 students at the door (cash only)
The Globe and Mail Saturday:

$19.00 online
$22.00 at the door
$17.00 group (10+)
House & Home Sunday:

$19.00 online
$22.00 at the door
$17.00 group (10+)

More information here

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL

www.toronto.interiordesignshow.com

@IDSToronto
#IDS19

Map street closed new years toronto 2018

All Smaller Streets That Are Connected To These Closed Street Are Also Closed

FireWorks Video City Toronto

Video Was The Result Of An Invite From The City Of Toronto

Startup Fashion Week 2018 Toronto

Startup Fashion Week 2018 Toronto

In it’s fifth incarnation, Startup Fashion Week 2018 was host to 11 local designers and 2 tech startups. Guests in attendance were treated to a week’s worth of buzz-worthy events such as a forum, conference, and the finale fashion show to kick it all off. – more pictures

The Media Launch Party on Tuesday was an opportunity for models, photographers, designers and more to mingle over drinks and peruse the booths to showcase various new industry-related business startups, such as e-commerce website Authentique and the networking connection app Cast Meet Crew. A few of the designers who would be showing friday, including Gigi Wang, Stacey Gonder of House of Sass and Magic, and Lulu et Gigi had models dressed in their runway garb in attendance to give the guests a sneak peak of what was to come!

Continued on  fashion.reviewed-rated.com

Startup Fashion Week Preview Party 2018

Startup Fashion Week Preview Party 2018

MORE PICTURES

#startupfashionweek
#sfwtoronto
#fashionshow
#toronto
#fashion
#Style
#FashionBlogger
#FashionWeek
#bloornews
http://fashion.reviewed-rated.com

Pro Picture Paul Murton Toronto

 

List Local Courier Shipping Stores Toronto

List Local Courier Shipping Stores Toronto

 

Around Town, In Your Neighbourhood, local news, local news toronto, map, map List Local Courier Shipping Stores Toronto, newspaper, Toronto, toronto newspaper, toronto.shipping.stores

Castello Italia Italian National Day Canada

Castello Italia Italian National Day Canada

MORE PICTURES

more pictures

@CasaLomaToronto
@LibertyGroup
@IICToronto
@giorgio_mitolo
@ItalyinToronto
@italynewsblog
@LGLizDowdeswell

#CasaLoma
#CastelloItalia
#canada
#italy
#italian
#ItalianDay

#Toronto
#canpoli
#topoli
#JohnTory

FREE DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT

FREE DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT

Bloor News and it’s news departments go to events in toronto.

This content is free to owners of video players in public place in Canada. As an example — Doctor’s office or large set of tv sets in a local bar – torontosignage.digital
Samples Of Ads

Music

Bloor News Dept WebSites

Bloor News Dept WebSites

BloorNews is too general of a website. So for

Art = toronto-artreview.com
Music = musicpage.ca
Fashion = fashion.reviewed-rated.com
Food = food.reviewed-rated.com
Film = movies.reviewed-rated.com
Theather = torontotheater-reviews.com
Caribbean = caribbeanmusic.ca

More details

Apply Here
form

Product Based Sites

CD DVD Duplication ($1.50 per copy)
dbsduplication.com

7″ 45 Vinyl Record Pressing
vinylrecordspressing.com

Custom Mini Hockey Sticks
customministicks.ca

Clear Plastic Business Cards
plasticbusinesscards.ca

T-Shirts – Hats – Key-Chains
canadianpromotionalproducts.net

—————— – — — —

Wireless Debit Machines $0.04 debit visa 1.19%
torontocreditcardprocessing.com

Basic WordPress Web Sites ($350)
moresales.website
Samples
181gerrardsteast.com
15hubbardblvd.com

SEO Top of Google For $175 Per Month
gettingfound.ca

 

All Sites Owned By dbsmusic.ca

 

— – —- – — —– –

Around Town, articles, breaking news, city of toronto events, current events, daily news, event in toronto, event toronto, events in toronto, events reviewed toronto, events toronto, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, local news, local news toronto, new, news article, newspaper, newspaper articles, recent news, Toronto, toronto articles, Toronto breaking news, Toronto current events, Toronto daily news, toronto events, Toronto latest news, toronto new, Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, tribune

 

 

RC SHOW 2018 – Restaurants Canada

RC SHOW 2018 – Restaurants Canada

MORE PICTURES

MORE PICTURES

 

 

#RestoShow18
RestaurantsCA
#toronto
RestoShow

food.reviewed-rated.com

‪@Baronet_Coffee‬
#BaronetCoffee

#BaronetCoffee

chelseamouwen
chelseamouwen

ashley_price_17

gingriselli

nicolewharry
Cynthia Stirling

andreasolemj
andreasolemj

Jaydenpereira

boldworks
BoldWorksC

jacqdemarco

RCShowCanada
shannaMunro
#RCshow18
#RestoShow18
RestaurantsCA
#toronto
RestoShow

Around Town, articles, breaking news, city of toronto events, current events, daily news, event in toronto, event toronto, events in toronto, events reviewed toronto, events toronto, Food, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, Local Beach Newspaper, local news, local news toronto, new, news article, newspaper, newspaper articles, RC SHOW 2018 – Restaurants Canada, recent news, Restaurants Canada Show Toronto 2016, Toronto, toronto articles, Toronto breaking news, Toronto current events, Toronto daily news, toronto events, toronto events calendar, Toronto latest news, toronto new, Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, toronto weekend events, tribune

Instagram Network Bloor News

Instagram Network Bloor News

Bloor News is now Red Carpet Events Instagram
Fashion – instagram.com/fashionreviewed
Art – instagram.com/visualartreview
Music + Movies – instagram.com/paulmurton
Video photoguy.video
Making Records vinylrecordspressing
Music Events  live.music.guide
NFC Cards mynfc.card
Models canadian.models.talent
Brand Ambassadors brandambassadortoronto
Goth Girl  gothgirl.canada
T-Shirts toronto.funny.tee.shirts
Plastic Biz Cards plasticbusinesscardstoronto
Pot Stores  potstores.directory
Vape Stores  vapestores.directory

 

Accounts in development
instagram.com/sexylingeriecanada
promoproducts05

Twitter Accounts
FACEBOOK ETC

 

Twitter Network Bloor News

Twitter Network Bloor News

GTA Events – @EventsGTA 
Live Music – @liveMusic_Guide
Vinyl Records Pressing @recordspressing
Fashion – @fashionreviewed 
Art – @visualartreview 
Movies Film TV – @film_event
Models – @Toronto_Models
Food – @reviewed_rated
Pics By Paul – @photoguytoronto
Paul Murton – @paulmurton

Debit Machine Network
BC – @bc_debitmachine
Alberta Debit @DebitMachineAB
Edmonton @Edmonton_POS
Saskatoon @SKDebitMachine
Ontario @debitmachineOnt
Wireless @Wireless_Debit
Free Debit – @Free_debit_pos

NewsPaper New Accounts
T0 Dinner Deals
Vape Stores GTA
Potstores_Dir
liveMusic_Guide

New Product
MyNFCcard
plastic bus card

 

Sample Of Pictures From
“Entertainment One Gold Carpet” run on 11 Twitter
accounts + 7 Debit Machine Accounts

Instagram Accounts
FACEBOOK ETC

 

Super Wonder Gallery Presents HOT RODS HOGS Toronto Art

Super Wonder Gallery Presents HOT RODS HOGS Toronto Art

More Art Pictures of  Super Wonder Gallery

Super Wonder Gallery

 

More Art Pictures of  Super Wonder Gallery

#art
#draw
#drawingoftheday
#drawings
#pencilsketch
#sketch
#sketches
#ArtistProject
#YourLifeNeedsArt
#canadianart
#artreviews
#pictures
#exhibition
#artgalleries
#ArtAndDesign
#Artist
#Painting
#Artwork
#Drawing
#illustration

http://toronto-artreview.com

https://www.instagram.com/paulmurton

 


current events, daily news, event in toronto, event toronto, events in toronto, events reviewed toronto, events toronto, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, local news toronto, new, news article, newspaper, newspaper articles, recent news, Super Wonder Gallery, Toronto, Toronto Art, toronto calendar, Toronto current events, Toronto daily news, toronto event, toronto event listings, toronto events, toronto events calendar, Toronto latest news, toronto new, Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, toronto weekend events, tribune, Up Coming Events Toronto, upcoming events in toronto

Beatles In Public Domain Canada

Beatles In Public Domain Canada

In Canada, until very recently, sound recordings were protected by copyright for 50 years, after which time, they’d fall into public domain. This national kink in intellectual property law explains why a company called Stargrove Entertainment was able to chart one of Walmart Canada’s best-selling albums at the beginning of 2015 with a $5, 11-song CD called Love Me Do by The Beatles. The CD was sold at a much cheaper price point than any of Universal Music’s Beatles offerings, while the publishing rights holders were still paid due royalties. The company was in varying stages of doing the same with early material from the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys (now, also in public domain).

Now dbsMusic is issuing Beatle 7″ 45s

These records are the original recording that have fallen into public domain in Canada only.
The music is licensed by CMRRA and is a legal product NOT a bootleg 7″ 45 Record – Limited run of 500 7″ records per title for sale in Canada Only – All Records Are Numbered Special Limited Edition. DBS represents that this individually numbered edition is limited to 550 pressings on Nov 7th 2017. (1 0f 550)

known as – DBS 001
1) I Want To Hold Your Hand
I Saw Her Standing There

known as – DBS 002
2) She Loves You
I’ll Get You

known as – DBS 003
3) Please Please Me
Ask Me Why

known as – DBS 004
4) From Me To You
Thank You Girl

5) known as – DBS 005
Sie Liebt Dich
I’ll Get You

Made in Canada Mechanical rights licensed by CMRRA for This is a public domain sound recording in Canada – Pub: Northern Songs

discogs.com/release
Beatles – She Loves You DBS Duplication – DBS 002

Link to media about this
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/beatlemania-returns-canada-time-public-819748

Music On USB Key Custom Logo

Music On USB Key Custom Logo

From dbsduplication.comsandisk usb 3.0 flash drive usb flash drive usb stick memory stick usb drive usb 2.0

sandisk usb 3.0 flash drive usb flash drive usb stick memory stick usb drive usb 2.0

sandisk usb 3.0 flash drive usb flash drive usb stick memory stick usb drive usb 2.0 thumb drive usb 3 flash memory jump drive pendrive custom usb pen drive kingston datatraveler best usb flash drive kingston usb usb dongle

Tank Saturday Ontario Regiment Museum

Tank Saturday Ontario Regiment Museum

 

SAT AUGUST 12 – The COLD War

Theme: Vehicles of the late 20th century and the COLD War conflicts
M60 Patton, Leopard 1A5,M551 Sheridan, M113 APCs, M548, Soviet T54, Soviet BMP-1, Ferret Scout Car, Jeeps / Trucks

More pictures 

 

Visit the Museum for TANK SATURDAY. Admission includes access to the museum that houses artifacts, medals, weapons and uniforms covering 150 years of military history from the Fenian Raids of 1866 to the conflicts of today. Visit our vehicle bay to get up-close with our large collection of military vehicles and Tanks.

Enjoy a live vehicle demonstration with Tanks and Armoured vehicles! Military vehicle rides available on-site during the day (additional cost).

More pictures 

 

Around Town, articles, breaking news, city of toronto events, current events, daily news, event in toronto, event toronto, events in toronto, events toronto, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, local news, local news toronto, news article, newspaper, newspaper articles, Ontario Regiment Museum, recent news, Tank Saturday, Tank Saturday Ontario Regiment Museum, Toronto, toronto articles, Toronto breaking news, Toronto current events, Toronto daily news, toronto event, Toronto latest news, toronto new, Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news

social-media-marketing

Our Social Media Marketing
Who watching us

FACEBOOK – Music DBS Duplication Posts reached 18,029 people

BLOOR NEWS is NOW RED CARPET

EventsGTA
visualartreview
fashionreviewed
theater_review
my360degrees
film_event
no_charge_backs
photoguytoronto

(5,706 people reached)

____________________________________________________________

Fashion NETWORK

If an event is posted on: Fashion NETWORK

Fashion NETWORK

Fashion NETWORK Twitter
Your Tweets earned 6.7K impressions over this 91 day period
Fashion NETWORK Facebook — 2181 Likes
Fashion NETWORK Utube –  16,795 views in the last 28 days

Fashion NETWORK Instagram

https://influence.co/fashionreviewed

 

Loading…

 

Powered by 🔥 influence.co

____________________________________________________________

Paul Murton Personal Network
Paul Murton Facebook 4756 Followers

Also with Instagram
instagram.com/paulmurton Now ART

SmartPhone Only foursquare Requires you to be logged in
And sometimes imagelibrary.ca
1256 Visits
Pinterest pinterest.com/dbsmusic
161 Followers
 Requires you to be logged in
Linkedin ca.linkedin.com/in/paulmurton
727 Connections

____________________________________________________________

 
Theater NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)
If an event is posted on: Theater NETWORK

Then it goes out to the following:

redcarpetevents.ca
Theater NETWORK Facebook
Theater NETWORK  Twitter
Theater NETWORK 
Tumblr

Art NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)

_____________________________________________________

If an event is posted on: Art NETWORK

 Then it goes out to the following:

redcarpetevents.ca
Art NETWORK instagram.com
Art NETWORK Facebook
Art NETWORK  Twitter
Art NETWORK 
Tumblr

Food NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)

______________________________________________________________________

If an event is posted on: Food NETWORK

Then it goes out to the following:

redcarpetevents.ca
Food NETWORK  Facebook
Food NETWORK  Twitter
Food NETWORK 
Tumblr

Film NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)

______________________________________________________________________

If an event is posted on: Film NETWORK

 

Then it goes out to the following:

redcarpetevents.ca
Film NETWORK  Facebook
Film NETWORK  Twitter
Film NETWORK 
Tumblr

Flickr flickr.com/photos/paulmurton

Requires you to be logged in
Linkedin ca.linkedin.com/in/paulmurton

 

Music NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)

______________________________________________________________________

If an event is posted on: Music NETWORK

 Then it goes out to the following:

Music TWITTER
GTAmusicschools
GTAmusicstores
liveMusic_Guide
songsofpraise
MyListStudios

Music INSTAGRAM
music.schools.toronto
live.music.guide
vinylrecordspressing
gta.recordingstudios
toronto.music.stores
canada.caribbean.music

Music NETWORK  
Music NETWORK  bandcamp.com
Music NETWORK  MySpace
Music NETWORK  reverbnation.com

Music NETWORK  SoundCloud
Music NETWORK  Twitter


Online Radio Account
podbean.com

 

Caribbean NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)

______________________________________________________________________

If an event is posted on: Caribbean NETWORK

 

Then it goes out to the following:

Caribbean NETWORK  caribbeanmusic.ca
Caribbean NETWORK  Facebook
Caribbean NETWORK  Twitter
Caribbean NETWORK 
Tumblr

______________________________________________________________________

Video NETWORK (Can be on Bloor or Instagram also)

If an event is posted on: Video NETWORK

Then it goes out to the following:  Over 150 Videos

Video NETWORK  videoreport.ca
Video NETWORK  Facebook

 

Interested in using our services? Call Paul 416-299-0767 

 

printable canadian coupons

printable canadian coupons NETWORK
printable canadian coupons.com

printable canadian coupons NETWORK
Facebook (1,823 likes)
printable canadian coupons NETWORK
Facebook Paul Murton (2,367 likes)
printable canadian coupons NETWORK
Twitter

printable canadian coupons NETWORK
Tumblr
printable canadian coupons NETWORK



yoga network NETWORK
____________________________________

Press Picture and Promo

 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Toronto

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Toronto

 

Around Town, articles, breaking news, city of toronto events, current events, daily news, event in toronto, event toronto, events in toronto, events reviewed toronto, events toronto, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, Local Beach Newspaper, local news, local news toronto, new, news article, newspaper, newspaper articles, recent news, St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Toronto, Toronto, toronto articles, Toronto breaking news, toronto calendar, Toronto current events, Toronto daily news, toronto event, toronto events, toronto events calendar, Toronto latest news, toronto new, Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, toronto weekend events, tribune

 

 

@StPatricksTo
@TorontoComms
@GTMAA
@HMCS_York

#StPatricksDay
#toronto
#stpatricksdayparade

2017 Interior design show toronto metro convention

Interior Design Show. — Jan 19-22 2017 in Toronto

2016 InteriorDesignShow The Girls @ GODI Bathroom Collection #IDS16 #design #homeideas http://dbsduplication.com dezignmarket #girl #girls #cute #picoftheday #beautiful #photooftheday #pretty #hot #beauty #model #female #females #femalemodel

2016 Interior Design Show : Movato @MovatoHome #bloornews #IDS16 #design #homeideas http://dbsduplication.com

A photo posted by Bloor News (@bloornews) on

2016 Interior Design Show : Movato @MovatoHome #bloornews #IDS16 #design #homeideas http://dbsduplication.com

2016 InteriorDesignShow Knar Jewellery #IDS16 #design #homeideas http://dbsduplication.com @MovatoHome @knarjewellery movatohome knarjewellery

2016 Interior Design Show Andrew Richard Designs Fine Outdoor Furniture #IDS16 #design #toronto #outdoors http://dbsduplication.com #bloornews faulhabercomm idstoronto andrewricharddesigns taropr

2016 Interior Design Show Nina Boccia – Design Exchange #IDS16 #design #toronto #bloornews http://dbsduplication.com faulhabercomm designexchange nboccia idstoronto

@STYLEGARAGE @PizzaLibretto @PorchettaAndCo @MegalomaniacJHC @tagvodka @LibertyVilBeer @KW_mag @IDSToronto @MartiniClubIntl @cyclistmusic #IDS15 #IDS16 #stylegarage

37th Dora Awards Toronto

37th Dora Awards Jun 2016 Toronto

37th Annual DORA MAVOR MOORE AWARDS Celebrating Excellence in Toronto’s Performing Arts — AND THE DORA GOES TO

Canadian Opera Company Leads the Pack with 8 Wins: 5 for Siegfried including Outstanding Production & Outstanding Direction to François Girard; 3 for La Traviata

Young People’s Theatre Hauls in 5 Awards and Leads TYA Division with 4 Awards including Outstanding Production for Goodnight Moon.

Canadian Stage Nabs 4 wins over 3 Divisions, including Outstanding Production for Botticelli in the Fire & Sunday in Sodom (General Theatre Division), Outstanding Production for Betroffenheit (Dance Division) and Outstanding Touring Production for Cold Blood.

Tarragon Theatre leads General Theatre Division with 3 Wins including Outstanding New Play to Kat Sandler and Outstanding Performance to Anand Rajaram, both for Mustard; plus Outstanding Performance – Female to Rebecca Northan for Blind Date.

David Mirvish nabs 3 Awards for Kinky Boots for Top Spot in Musical Theatre Division including Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance – Male to Alan Mingo Jr.

Native Earth Performing Arts & Red One Theatre Collective Tie Independent Theatre Division with 2 Awards each: Native Earth’s Huff for Outstanding New Play & Outstanding Performance – Male, both to Cliff Cardinal; Red One’s La Chasse Galerie includes Outstanding Performance – Ensemble. Groundling Theatre Company takes Outstanding Production for The Winter’s Tale.

Peggy Baker Dance Projects & princess productions Tie in Dance Division with 2 Wins each : PBDP’s Phase Space nabs Design Awards and princess productions wins Outstanding Original Choreography & Outstanding Performance – Male. Canadian Stage takes Outstanding Production with Betroffenheit.

Cold Blood Wins Outstanding Touring Production presented by Canadian Stage.

MORE INFO @ theater-reviewed.com

Wineva Ave Hubbard Blvd Toronto Housing Rents Out Prime Beach Homes

Wineva Ave Hubbard Blvd Toronto Housing

5-7 Hubbard Boulevard and 2-4 Wineva Avenue (Hubbard and Wineva Fourplexes) are being renovated to be rented out. These 3 million dollar homes on the beach in toronto will be used as political favours to friends of the city.  Homes can not be demolishing as they are now listed as “Heritage Properties”

They were going to be sold and this money was to fix other Toronto properties. Some homeless person will have the misfortune of paying $550 per month for a 1.7 million home looking over the beach — we all would like to lose our mortgages and live on the beach and have this misfortune.
It is who gets it — should be a lotto max prize

reno

The properties at 5-7 Hubbard Boulevard are worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value, and meet the criteria for municipal designation prescribed by the Province of Ontario under all three categories of design, associative and contextual values.  Located on the south side of Hubbard Boulevard, east of Wineva Avenue, Hubbard Fourplex (1928) is a two-storey residential building containing four units that was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 2010.

Quo Vado Italian Contemporary Film Festival June 9, 2016

Quo Vado Italian Contemporary Film Festival June 9, 2016

 

An exciting event, hosted by the Italian Contemporary Film Festival. On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2pm, we will be at the Italian Institute of Culture, 496 Huron St., Toronto, celebrating the upcoming International premier of hit comedy film, “Quo Vado” at the ICFF 2016 with actor/comedian Luca Medici a.k.a. Checco Zalone and Director Gennaro Nunziante. The film takes place in a small town in Italy, where government reform to cut bureaucracy creates a whole new and challenging reality for Checco, who grew up privileged, with a guaranteed job as a public servant.

 

In English, the title translates to “Where Am I Going?” has hit home with Italians all too familiar with precarious working conditions, and is reflective of how the economy and job security have changed over the years in Italy.  Bypassing Star Wars, the film actually beat out Avatar for the top-grossing film in Italian box office history, generating well over 59 million euros.

 

The press conference is open for Q&A with Media Representative and general public.

Director, Gennaro Nunziante also wrote his films, and is best known for his 2013 film, “What a Beautiful Day”. Luca Medici a.k.a. Checco Zalone has starred in various Nunziante films, with both writing and composition credits, including “What a Beautiful Day” (2011), “Cado dalle nubi” (2009), and “Sole a catinelle” (2013). He became famous in 2006 thanks to the song Siamo una squadra fortissimi.

 

Nunziante and Zalone share the same hometown of Bari, Italy, giving them a common world from which they can be inspired and collaborate to create such ground-breaking films as “Quo Vado”. These two very talented artists obviously work very well together, and this film has put them on the map. It would be no surprise to see an increase in the popularity of their previous projects. Even more exciting will be to see what they come up with next!

 

By Melissa Peters

Vinyl LP Record Pressing Plant In Toronto

Vinyl LP wait is over – Introductory Discount

http://vinylrecordspressing.com/vinyl-lp-wait-is-over-introductory-discount/

Offer your artists and fans Vinyl and have it in your hand THIS SUMMER!

Order by July 1, 2016 and get 5% off!

Vinyl LP Record Pressing Plant In Toronto

Are you new to vinyl?

Sound Quality

The thickness and quality of the vinyl is imperative when it comes to a good quality vinyl lp. In the early 70’s, as a cost cutting move, much of the music industry began reducing both the thickness and the quality of record vinyl. Marketed by RCA Victor as the Dynaflex (125g) process, it was considered inferior by most collectors. Something to keep in mind when shopping for older recordings, but likely unavoidable in a lot of cases. Most vinyl records are pressed from a mixture of 70/30% virgin to recycled vinyl. New or “virgin” heavy/heavyweight (180-220g) vinyl is commonly used modern audiophile vinyl releases. Many collectors prefer heavyweight vinyl albums for their superior sound because of their higher tolerance against deformation from normal wear and tear.

Vinyl Record Care and Maintenance

Dust, oil and dirt not only takes away from the sound, playing a dirty vinyl LP actually damages the playing surface, so keeping your vinyl record collection clean is very important. Many commercial products contain isopropyl alcohol and shouldn’t- despite the nice shiny result, the alcohol actually strips the protective coating and leaves the vinyl LP vulnerable to damage and the sound brittle and grainy. Your best bet is a device specifically designed for cleaning- some are quite inexpensive, or a non-abrasive microfiber cloth in a pinch. Some people recommend dish soap, but the reviews on that vary, and rinsing with water is difficult without damaging the label. Handle them at the edges and make sure you center them before putting them on the turntable so they don’t get damaged. Aside from that, sit back and enjoy the tunes!

 

Understanding the new media

Understanding the new media

The smartphone has won the battle of most customer’s attention.  Recent studies show that the public is holding on to their phones for tasks that we formerly did on our desktops. Our e-mail, our google search, and far too many apps to keep us off of a TV show and/or a good read of the paper.  

If the “smartphone has won the battle” in order to promote an event we need to be all over the phone. 

Smartphone users dial up Google to find anything from an event to a cheese sandwich. Google represents 93% of the searches. So getting your event on the top of Google would do the trick. Bloor News is run by a site that features getting found on top of Google. So if you know SEO (search engine optimization) then you can out race or out place the local papers.  So with a good picture, knowledge of SEO, one guy with a camera can place an event on the first page of Google. Same picture can be found with hashtags on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Because, the second most popular place to find that event is Facebook.  So using the same knowledge of SEO we can place an event on all social media.

The next factor that controls success is the number of times an event or website is listed on Google. Google lists the mentions on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and web sites. So would you rather be list on 40 websites or 4 million. The more hits, the better chance of your info getting into the customers phone.

 

THE NUMBER OF FANS I HAVE IS UNIMPORTANT–  hashtags correctly with a “HOT PIC”  then it is
retweeted and or re-posted by a user with more fans. Because what they want is “media”. Give me a pic of Brad Pitt with correct hashtags and i will reach millions. And if i have 10,000 followers and your media is an old dead dog — your response rate will be lower

 

Let’s look at some samples of poor use of social media
THESE RESULTS ONLY WORK ON A DESKTOP

torontojazz.com – About 55,500 results (0.46 seconds)  

cmw.net (Music Week) About 448,000 results (0.45 seconds)

Would you hire the promo rep who got only “55,000”  or would you rather have “448,000” Both events have been around for the same time period. 

 

Number of time on Twitter #CMW is listed = About 7,390 results (0.56 seconds)
Number of time on Twitter #TorontoJazzFest is listed =About 3,030 results (0.56 seconds)

TorontoJazzFest is 50% LESS than CMW
7,3 to 3,0

 

TorontoJazzFest site:facebook.com About 1,010 results (0.58 seconds) 

CMW site:facebook.com About 48,000 results (0.81 seconds) 

TorontoJazzFest is 500% LESS than CMW
48,000 to 1,010

 

TorontoJazzFest site:instagram.com About 344 results (0.70 seconds) 

CMW Music site:instagram.com About 1,190 results (0.47 seconds) 

TorontoJazzFest is 400% LESS than CMW
1,190 to 344

 

This new media is not a secret . NY Times published a report ( Everybody’s a Critic. And That’s How It Should Be.) by their critic  A. O. SCOTT on JAN. 30, 2016 claiming that any person with an iphone can be a powerful as the NY TIMES. 

 

Back in the 1980’s all you needed was the local paper to review and/or promote your event. The promo person job was to get the press out to your event because the paper had the power to pack your event.  Guess what the power is with GOOGLE and it can be done with a good picture and knowledge of SEO

Restaurants Canada Show Toronto 2016

Restaurants Canada Show Toronto 2016

new-v pizza dan3 dan2 dan marty
Magnum Food Brokers video
@RestaurantsCA
@RestoShow
#RestoShow15
#toronto
@RestoShow
@PizzaPizzaLtd
@AmadiosPizza
@thepizzadudeRPP
#CrystalHead
@dan_aykroyd

https://www.instagram.com/bloornews/
food.reviewed-rated.com

twitter.com/reviewed_rated
https://www.facebook.com/printable.toronto.coupons

——————————————————————–

Around Town, articles, current events,daily news, event in toronto, event toronto, events in toronto, events reviewed toronto, events toronto,food, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, local news, local news toronto,new, news article, newspaper,newspaper articles, recent news,Restaurants Canada Show Toronto 2016, Toronto, toronto articles,toronto calendar, Toronto current events, Toronto daily news, toronto event, toronto event listings, toronto events, toronto events calendar,Toronto latest news, toronto new,Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, toronto weekend events,tribune, Up Coming Events Toronto,upcoming events in toronto

Art Battle at The Royal Winter Fair

Art Battle at The Royal Winter Fair

 

Do you like battles? How about an art battle? Watching 12 artists painting live in front of the crowd is more exciting that it may sound. Visitors of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair had the opportunity to see that for themselves on Nov. 10. Jieun Kim, a medical student of the University of Toronto, said it was her second time taking part in an art battle. As a self-taught artist, Jieun Kim just loves painting. “It feels really good because I do it for stress relief,” she commented. “It also helps me express all the feelings I have inside me.” She also wants to break the stereotype about boring doctors and might succeed. Being able to draw an actual picture in 20 minutes in front of dozens of people definitely does not sound as a boring pastime.

 

Going back to more typical kind of battles, the Horse Show is happening Nov. 10-14. Voted Top Ten Horse Shows in North America in 2014, its signature is the competition for International Show Jumpers. Longines FEI World Cup, one of the most attended events, according to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair official website, is a must-see event. Both competitions would be exciting for newbies as well as for long-time fans.

 

hourse

 

Canadian Championships for Hunters Ceremonies of the ring committee were held by Sean Dennis, Kim Inglis and Captain Andrew Zeitoun from The Governor General’s Horse Guards.

Pics by Paul, Story By Aliona Kuts

 

————————————————————————————

In Your Neighbourhood, Around Town, local news toronto, events reviewed toronto, Local Beach Newspaper, breaking news, Toronto breaking news, new, toronto new,tribune, Toronto tribune, current events, Toronto current events, latest news, Toronto latest news, daily news,Toronto daily news, newspaper,toronto newspaper, local news,articles, toronto articles, newspaper articles, Toronto newspaper articles,news article, Toronto news article,recent news, toronto recent news, Up Coming Events Toronto, Toronto,toronto events, Aliona Kuts, events in toronto, events toronto, toronto event, toronto weekend events,toronto events calendar, upcoming events in toronto, event toronto, city of toronto events, event in toronto,toronto event listings, toronto calendar, Art Battle, The Royal Winter Fair, Jieun Kim

Toronto International LUXURY CHOCOLATE SHOW

Toronto International LUXURY CHOCOLATE SHOW

Joey Cee

Have you ever tried chocolate shawarma? Or chocolate sushi? Beef in chocolate sauce? Or maybe chocolate vodka? If you were among the visitors of the Toronto International LUXURY CHOCOLATE SHOW on Nov. 8, you most likely have. Local chocolatiers from Toronto, Oakville, Montreal and even Newfoundland as well as artisans from Hungary, Belgium and Mexico presented their creations. Everything from regular chocolate bars, biscuits and cakes to cars and shoes made of chocolate was there to entertain the attendees.

Two Friends Chocolates, a Markham-based company, brought their signature truffles and chocolate peanut butter to the show. Founded in 2012, the company is owned by, surprise, two friends. They claim their friendship is the foundation of the company, the glue holding them together. Having pursued an education in engineering, they once discovered chocolate making and decided to go for it. Three years later they have no regrets.

For those looking for a gift for THAT friend who is always difficult to surprise, why not break a couple rules? Forget the typical cheese&wine evening and try pairing your favourite wine with chocolate. Brix Chocolate for Wine gets your back there, offering carefully designed specialty chocolate bars and sets to go with any bottle of wine.

Pics by Paul, Story By Aliona Kuts

 

———————————————————————-

In Your Neighbourhood, Around Town, Food, local news toronto,events reviewed toronto, Fashion Toronto, breaking news, Toronto breaking news, new, toronto new,tribune, Toronto tribune, current events, Toronto current events, latest news, Toronto latest news, daily news,Toronto daily news, newspaper,toronto newspaper, local news,articles, toronto articles, newspaper articles, Toronto newspaper articles,news article, Toronto news article,recent news, toronto recent news, Up Coming Events Toronto, Toronto,Toronto International LUXURY CHOCOLATE SHOW, CHOCOLATE SHOW, toronto events, Aliona Kuts,events in toronto, events toronto,toronto event, toronto weekend events, toronto events calendar, event toronto, chocolate toronto, event in toronto, toronto event listings,toronto calendar, toronto chocolate

FREE THE GIRLS – Toronto

FREE THE GIRLS – Toronto

instagram bra6 bra5 bra4 bra3 bra2 bra DSC_0065_754DSC_0065bra

One KICK-ASS celeBRAtion in support of FREE THE GIRLS – www.freethegirls.org!
A NON-PROFIT organization that provides job opportunities to women rescued from sex slavery & human trafficking.

LIVE: music by ROADOGS GUARANTEED to get you on the DANCE FLOOR w/ special JUNO AWARD WINNING musical guests!

WHY: There are currently over 22 MILLION Women & Girls being held slaves around the world.

80% of those in SEX TRAFFICKING. YOU can help change a life by attending this KICK ASS PARTY. DONATE gently used BRAS & give a former slave a JOB! Every BRA is worth A LOT & helps give girls a new life by EMPOWERING them to become resellers of BRAS, in their indigenous markets. This is truly a GAME CHANGER. #FreeTheGirlsTO twitter.com/freethegirls

Honda Indy Toronto William Ashley Waterford Crystal Trophies

Honda Indy Toronto William Ashley Waterford Crystal Trophies

ash2

Honda Indy Toronto and William Ashley will unveil the custom-designed crystal trophies by Waterford Crystal and William Ashley. The awards will be given for the winners of the Verizon IndyCar Series and Indy Lights races. Charlie Johnstone of Honda Indy Toronto will join IndyCar driver Stefano Coletti and Jackie Chiesa, President of William Ashley at the William Ashley Bloor Street West location in Toronto.

@WilliamAshleyCo @IndyCar #indyTO

SPLASH OF STYLE Toronto Model Casting Call

SPLASH OF STYLE Toronto Model Casting Call

s2
Casting Call  MORE GIRLS PICS Here  — MORE BOYS PICS Here

‘A SPLASH OF STYLE’ 2ND CASTING CALL
TIME: 3:00pm – 7:00pm (then after event 7pm-12am)
Location: Lyrics Music Lounge (50 Cumberland Street, Yorkville)

Attention all female/male models, musicians, industry service staff, security personnel, volunteers, and photographers and videographers. On June 20th, producers of the international “A SPLASH OF STYLE” event series (which has taken place in Calgary, Miami, and LA), will be joining forces with LoveThisCityTV and other international and local partners to present the Toronto edition, to a select attendee list of 500 industry influencers.

In preparation for A SPLASH OF STYLE event (which will be taking place at a private house with a pool), we will be holding a 2nd CASTING CALL for all of the following positions:

Models (female/male)
Musicians
Bar service staff
Sponsor Liaisons
Photographers
Videographers
Security
Volunteers

You have been invited to attend as someone on our event committee felt you would be a good fit for this opportunity, or because you have worked with Madflower Creative Group on a project before….or because you are on our current event team.

Our last casting a week brought out 62 models and 10 other candidates, and we are expecting even more this time around, with all the buzz already surrounding our event.

Complimentary beverages will be available during the course of the day.

The casting will take place on Wednesday, May 20th, and run from 3:00pm until 7pm. Afterwards we will be having an after event, featuring some of the top Djs and live acts in our city, as well as some other showcases.

Our confirmed judge for the model casting panel (out of 4) so far is as follows:

CHRISTINE JENNA CILANO – Founder of the “Bella Life” TV Show, and owner of Bella Life Models (Boston)

Additional details on requirements for candidates:

The expected 60+ Model Candidates will have their photo taken for consideration by our fashion designers, and walk for our esteemed judges.

Volunteers/Sponsor Liaisons should be prepared for a short interview.

Musicians should be prepared to meet with our Music Manager and possibly perform a song for event guests.

Service staff will need to have Smart-Serve, and be prepared for an interview.

Security will have to be bonded, and will need to have an interview.

Photographers/Videographers will need to bring their portfolio, or send web links prior, and will also have an interview.

Local/National media, select fashion designers and some sponsors will be present for this casting so bring your A-game!

The event will also be filmed, as part of the new “Bella Life” TV Show, and their search for the “Face of Toronto.”

If interested in attending for consideration, please message us directly on here or email us at splashstyletoronto@gmail.com asap with CASTING in the subject heading. Once we receive your email and you are approved, we will send you the location details.

Thanks so much for your interest, and hope to see you there.

s

 

Around Town, articles, breaking news, current events, daily news,events reviewed toronto, Fashion Toronto, female models, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news, Local Beach Newspaper, local news, local news toronto, Model Casting Call,new, news article, newspaper,newspaper articles, recent news,sexy, sexy girls, sexy models, sexy women, SPLASH OF STYLE Toronto Model Casting Call, Toronto,toronto articles, Toronto breaking news, Toronto current events,Toronto daily news, toronto fashion week, Toronto latest news,toronto new, Toronto news article,toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune, tribune, Up Coming Events Toronto

Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2015 Program

Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2015 Program

May 12, 2015, TORONTO — The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) unveils its 2015 program today at The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Toronto. The annual festival celebrates the best in contemporary Italian cinema from around the world. ICFF runs from June 11-19, 2015 in Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, Hamilton, Montreal and Quebec City.

“The ICFF slate is a diverse collection of new and returning voices all linked by Italian culture,” says Artistic Director Cristiano de Florentiis. “This year’s films take a creative and multicultural approach to current events and contemporary issues. We’re also excited to shine a spotlight on features and shorts by Italian Canadian filmmakers.”

The festival opens with a gala at Roy Thomson Hall and closes with a celebration at The Ritz- Carlton hotel. ICFF’s opening film is the international premiere of the drama L’Oriana, starring Vittoria Puccini as famed journalist Oriana Fallaci. At 17, Fallaci risked her life as part of the anti-fascist resistance movement Giosfizia e Liberia and continued to raise controversy by fighting Islamic extremism into her 70s.

The festival closes with the comedy Sei mai stata sulla luna? by Paolo Genovese on June 19 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox at 7:30 p.m. Italy’s Sabrina lmpacciatore (T/›e Passion of the Christ, The Last Miss) will present the film.

ICFF 2015 includes more than 19 premieres, a pre-festival retrospective of Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi, co-presented with TIFF and in collaboration with the U of T, as well as the children’s festival, ICFF Junior, which is presenting the Canadian premiere of the Italian- Canadian co-production (Midnight Sun), starring Dakota Goyo and Bridget Moynahan and directed by Roger Spottiswoode and Brando Quilici. All foreign language films are subtitled.

The second annual ICFF Industry Day, an event organized in collaboration with myETV Media, Pinewood Studios and SIRT Sheridan, facilitates connections between Italian and Canadian film industries. This year the event focuses on animated films.

itay-facebook

About ICFF

The 4th annual Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) runs from June 11-19 2015, during Canada’s Italian Heritage Month. The festival presents an international collection of feature films, documentaries and shorts, including premieres, advance screenings and independent films. Screenings are supplemented by guest appearances by filmmakers, actors, authors, academics and other expert speakers who partake in question and answer sessions following most screenings. ICFF is generously supported by leading sponsors; The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Castlepoint and Green for Life Environmental inc. It is also supported by major partners; TIFF, Cineplex, Cinematheque Quebecoise, Cinema Guzzo, Cinema Cartier, Ambasciata d’ltalia, Consolato d’ltalia a Toronto e Montreal, lstituto ltaliano di Cultura, Italian Trade Commission and L’Altra ltalia.

CD DUPLICATION TORONTO  — Plastic Business Cards Accept VISA @ your store

MORE INFO on filmmovies.reviewed-rated.com

Cavalia Odysseo April 2015 in Toronto

Cavalia Odysseo April 2015 in Toronto

There are 5 videos here

THE SHOW Odysseo: Larger Than Life The horse has marked human history and progress more than any other animal. Horses have taken us to the ends of the earth, enabled us to build bridges between cultures and expand civilization. It is the beauty and harmony of this ancient relationship, this meeting of two worlds – those of horse and man – that inspired the creators of Cavalia’s second show, Odysseo. As friends, partners and inseparable performers on stage, 70 horses and 45 artists lead the viewer on a great journey in yet another world – a world of dreams – where, together, they discover some of the planet’s most unforgettable landscapes.

With this new creation, Cavalia marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. A veritable revolution in live performance, Odysseo comprises a list of superlatives: the world’s largest touring big top, the biggest stage, the most beautiful visual effects, and the greatest number of horses at liberty.

The creators of this new ode to the horse made the decision to indulge their wildest artistic ambitions. Their gamble paid off: Odysseo pushes the limits of live entertainment by creating a larger-than-life show that sends hearts racing, but it is also a feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul.

Scenography and Visual effects

To give life to this extraordinary equestrian adventure, Cavalia created a 1,626 square metres stage, in the middle of which rise two hills each three storeys tall. Some 10,000 tons of rock, earth and sand are trucked in and then sculpted to create the vast space of freedom where humans and horses come to play in complicity.

Above the stage hangs an imposing technical grid capable of supporting 80 tons of equipment including, a full-sized merry-go-round, far beyond anything attempted to date on any touring show and comparable to the best-equipped theaters of Las Vegas, London or New York.

Odysseo is a show unlike any other on the planet. This unique theatrical production is a grandiose multi-dimensional show. Spectators are taken to a live Hollywood-style movie set while the touching interactions between human and horse are at the heart of the action. Layers of mesmerizing decors combined with gravity-defying acrobatic and areal stunts and the staggering effects created by state-of-the-art scenery makes this humongous stage a feast for the eyes. To enhance this breathtaking experience, the production presents a splendid voyage with extremely high-definition computer graphic images, transporting the audience across the world’s most beautiful landscapes. To project these breathtaking graphic backdrops on an immense cyclorama the size of three IMAX screens, Odysseo uses projectors as powerful as those illuminating the grandest movie theaters. But whereas a cinema has only one projector, Odysseo uses 18 simultaneously. This live multi-dimensional voyage is a veritable revolution in live entertainment production.

A world of dreams and fantasies

The dream begins in a misty, enchanted forest where horses graze and frolic under a sky of rolling clouds and a setting sun. Horses, riders, acrobats and musicians embark on a soulful journey that leads them from the Mongolian steppes to Monument Valley, from the African savannah to Nordic glaciers, from the Sahara to Easter Island.

Throughout this grand voyage, spectators discover urban stilters and applaud the prowess of a troupe of African acrobats. Viewers are mesmerized by horses powering angelic aerialists in a four-person silks act that takes them into the skies. To the sound of an African harp called a Kora, audiences witness the beauty of 15 horses lying on sand dunes awaken. They will likewise appreciate the beautiful liberty number, uniting purebred Arabian horses directed by inaudible vocal commands from their kneeling trainer.

The scenes follow the seasons and their attendant wonders. At times, the horses and people in this fabulous caravan become too numerous to count.

The Odysseo epic wraps up with a fantastic crescendo as the stage is inundated with 300,000 litres of water in just a few minutes. A vertiginous virtual waterfall overhangs the resulting lake, in which horses, riders and artists join to frolic, leaving behind them the traces of their splashes and an astonished audience.

A show that feeds the soul

Although the audacity, inventiveness and monumental scope of Cavalia’s new creation may boggle the mind, the essence of this magnificent equestrian odyssey lies elsewhere. Beyond the impressive technical display and equestrian and acrobatic numbers that are unlike anything ever seen on stage, Odysseo is first and foremost a work that feeds the soul. In these difficult, troubled times, Odysseo offers up something gentle, even tender. The poetry flowing from this grand adventure shines a light on a more humane world where human and horse may live in harmony. For just a few hours, the spectator sets off to discover new horizons, the limits of his imagination, and gets to experience a waking dream in a world where beauty, serenity and hope reign.

CAVALIA’S ODYSSEO WHITE BIG TOP

Standing 38 meters tall, the White Big Top is a traffic-stopping addition to the skyline of each city Odysseo performs. When visitors enter, they are immediately transported into a lavish and intimate environment reminiscent of any permanent theatre.

Following the instant success of the first Cavalia show in 2003, Latourelle began to dream of how to break through the limitations of a big top tent. The biggest challenge was to open up the performance area. Latourelle knew that such unprecedented flexibility would allow him to showcase more horses and acrobats to create mind-boggling scenes. This involved removing supporting masts from the stage, a common staging issue in tent shows. A specially-designed big top was created in Europe, where the weight of the structure shifted from masts to three arches above the tent. The Italian firm Canobbio, in collaboration with Artistic Director Normand Latourelle, designed the tent and supervised construction. Asteo of France and Genivar of Canada supervised engineering operations. The arches that support the massive structure were built by Show Canada.

More than twice the size of the structure created for Cavalia’s original production, the White Big Top is the size of two NFL football fields. The 1,626 square metres stage, larger than a hockey rink and the 15 meters wide backstage area offer a vast playground for more than 30 cantering horses. The grandiose stage also offers incredible possibilities for large-scale staging.

A total of five tents comprise the Odysseo village. The White Big Top houses the stage and backstage, seating and lobby areas under a single roof. A Rendez-Vous tent hosts VIP ticket holders for dinner, an open bar and photo opportunities with the artists. This package includes a private tour of the stables and the best seats in the house. The horses live in a climatecontrolled stable tent complete with showers, tack shop and a blacksmith department. Between the stables and White Big Top, the Warm-Up tent is where the riders rehearse with the horses before and after the show. This area also includes wardrobe, makeup and dressing areas for the two-legged artists. A staff kitchen tent prepares more than 600 meals daily.

FUN FACTS

Odysseo features 70 horses of 14 different breeds including the Appaloosa, Arabian, Canadian, Criollo, Holsteiner, Lusitano, Oldenburg, Paint Horse, Percheron, Quarter Horse, Selle français, Purebred (P.R.E.), Warmblood and Lipizzan.

The horses are from Spain, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, The United States and Canada.

There are 45 artists – riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians.

The artists are from around the world including the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, Belgium, Guinea, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Japan and Poland.

There are 350 costumes and 100 pairs of shoes and boots in the show. Artists may have up to seven different costumes.

An artist may have no more than 30 seconds to do a quick costume change between numbers.

A team of 13 dressmakers, one property master, one designer and one shoemaker worked in the Cavalia studios to create the costumes.

Materials used in the costumes include linen, silk, cotton, leather and some imitation fur. The use of natural fibers gives the clothes sheen and lets them fall in a way that synthetic fibers simply cannot match.

The costumes are adapted to the artists’ needs, especially those of the acrobats and riders, to facilitate their onstage movement while not compromising their appearance.

The on-tour costume department consists of one wardrobe person and three dressers who launders, mends and cares for the costumes. At times during the show, they juggle 15 simultaneous wardrobe changes. They have two sewing machines, one shoe-repair machine and one overlock machine.

 

Around Town, articles, breaking news, Cavalia Odysseo, current events, daily news, events reviewed toronto, In Your Neighbourhood, latest news,local news, local news toronto,new, news article, newspaper,newspaper articles, recent news, Theater reviewed,Toronto, toronto articles,Toronto breaking news,Toronto current events,Toronto daily news, Toronto latest news, toronto new,Toronto news article, toronto newspaper, Toronto newspaper articles, toronto recent news, Toronto tribune,tribune, Up Coming Events Toronto

Heat Fest Comfort Food Festival Toronto Distillery District

Heat Fest Comfort Food Festival Toronto Distillery District

Heat Fest 2015 brings comfort food to Toronto on Monday, February 16

TORONTO, Feb 13, 2015 – On Monday, February 16, 2015, the ‘who’s-who’ of food trucks will celebrate Toronto’s first Heat Fest- A Great Canadian Comfort Food Festival. This event is to raise funds for KidzCan, a children’s charity, which supports disadvantaged children by hosting and funding healthy eating events across Toronto. Sponsored by The Distillery Group, Mavi Travel and Tours and Marty Galin, the highly anticipated family day event will be held at the Historic Distillery District, which will become a winter gathering of some of the city’s most delicious food truck’s, ‘Heatfest Specials” and fitness activities to help families stay warm. The event will begin with Sugar Hoops, followed by Jazz Funk with Gillian Bartoluccia, before moving onto Latin Dance Mix, Yoga Fitness and Creative Movements. Chef and “Spice master” Greg Couillard will be serving up some spicy Fusion Creations with the exciting new catering company Saucy Affairs alongside participating food trucks and restaurants: Mr. Corn, Wickedly Sinful, Buster’s Sea Cove, Mavi Cuisine, Marty G’s Pies, KidzCan and Shalit Food.

food-facebook

“This years goal is to share the enjoyment and excitement of healthy living with families across Toronto. We are expecting to attract over 10,000 tourists and local families,” said Marty Galin President of KidzCan and Selma Gold, President of Mavi Travel and Tours and Vice President of KidzCan.
“It will bring new hope to Toronto children who are struggling with poor eating habits and hunger. It is an opportunity for Toronto’s families, to come together in support young children who struggle daily to have food. We are hoping to raise thousands of dollars to support healthy eating events for young children. We are excited to be apart of such an amazing event!”

 
EVENT DETAILS: What: Heat Fest Comfort Food Festival

Where: The Historic Distillery District

Who: Toronto ‘who’s-who’ of food trucks, including Wickedly Sinful, Saucy Affairs and fusion dishes by Chef Greg Coulliard.

Why: To raise funds for the KidzCan and support healthy food events for young disadvantaged children across Toronto.
About KidzCan: 
It is shocking to know that hungry strikes even our youngest Canadians. According to Food Banks Canada, nearly 900,000 Canadians are assisted by food banks each month. Thirty-eight per cent of those helped by food banks are children and youth and 11 per cent are Aboriginal (compared to 4.3 per cent of the total population). KidzCan supports the health and wellbeing of young children across Toronto through education and awareness around healthy eating. KidzCan continues to encourage children to make healthy food choices while enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Great appreciation goes to Shalit Food that is a major sponsor of KidzCan.

Black History Month’s Spirits & Spice Marche Brookfield Toronto

Black History Month’s Spirits & Spice Marche Brookfield Toronto

BLACK HISTORY MONTH’S CULINARY EVENT

car

The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation hosts a week
of Caribbean delicacies and delights during Black History Month
​At Marché Brookfield Place
​Featuring: Celebrity Chef La-toya Fagon​

January 25, 2015. Toronto ON – Black History Month’s Culinary Event — Spirits & Spice — takes place February 2 – February 8 at the Marché Toronto, Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto. This is a fund raising food festival for the Caribbean Scholarship Foundation and features the exotic cuisine of Caribbean Canadian chef La-toya Fagon.

This Black History Month festival is exclusive to Marché Toronto. The restaurant and the Caribbean Canadian community invites the city to enjoy the warm aromas, pulsating rhythms and spicy tastes and drinks of the islands.

During Spirits & Spice, Marché will feature a selection of Caribbean dishes featuring Grace Kennedy (GK) products created by Chef La-toya Fagon alongside its usual menu items. The food is cooked right before patrons’ eyes with seasonal products from the Caribbean. The GK Grilling station featuring Grace Jerk, Rubs and Sauces is a must try for all steak and meat lovers. As well guests will find Caribbean inspired beverages and smoothies at the juice station, while, the in-restaurant bar will feature English Harbour Rum (Antigua), Carib Beer (Trinidad and Tobago) and the unique Relax Riesling and Funf 5 Riesling wine that will be paired with the island dishes. Caribbean desserts and even coffee with a Caribbean twist will be available for guest to enjoy.

Spirits & Spice week kicks off on Monday, February 2nd and ends on Sunday, February 8th.

The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation (CSF) Spirits and Spice event is an annual fundraiser for the Foundation, which in December 2014 gave out $10,000 in scholarships to deserving students from the Caribbean Diaspora in Canada. Kyler Philip, Jasmine Francis, Justice Betty and Nathalee Ewers were each awarded $2,500 as part of the “Feature Leaders” Scholarship. The Future Leaders initiative is a partnership between CSF and Western Union and includes an innovative mentorship program designed to give students an added advantage in their academic pursuit.

CSF is also supporting PACT as part of our 2015 community initiative. The Toronto Area based charity is dedicated to working with, supporting and empowering at-risk youth, as well as youth already in conflict with the law. Recently they have embarked on the empowerment of women in diversity communities. David Lockett is a hands-on volunteer, Co-Founder and President of the PACT Urban Peace Program, and a proud supporter of Chef Fagon a young Black woman who is making her mark as world class Chef.

Chef Fagon has been supporting PACT for the last 9 years by donating her time to teaching culinary courses. Recently with the launch of the Jean Augustine Empowerment Center, PACT cooking courses has grown with Chef Fagon teaching young women different forms of empowerment, budgeting, and nutrition.

Western Union will present our Exclusive Media day which will be held on February 4 at Marche from 11:00am – 1:30pm exclusively for members of the media. Chef Fagon will do live cooking demos and attendees can taste a variety of delicacies from around the Caribbean, while sampling the region’s finest spirits beer and also some great wines. Members from CSF and PACT will be on hand to provide information about the programs and scholarship opportunities they provide.

There will be plenty of excitement on Media day and all week long with live music and giveaways. Over 30,000 patrons are expected to take part in the week long festivities, many of which will be delighted for a taste of the tropics in the heart of winter.

Black History Month’s Spirits & Spice is holding a grand finale soiree for Sophisticated Palates​ on February 6 at the Marche Brookfield Place 5:30pm -9:30pm. Ticket holders will experience unlimited food tastings prepared by Chef Fagon. Tickets are $35.00 Advance $45.00 at the Door

Canadian Music Week Bryan Adams “Spirit Award”

Canadian Music Week Bryan Adams “Spirit Award”

ba

Iconic Recording Artist Bryan Adams To Be Honoured with Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week 2015

Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce Bryan Adams as the 2015 recipient of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award. The award – bestowed to the singer-songwriter in recognition of his social activism and benevolent support of humanitarian interests and causes – will be presented on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala in Toronto during Canadian Music Week 2015.

Alongside a music career spanning more than four decades, singer-songwriter and Canadian icon Bryan Adams has stood as an ambassador of humanitarian causes and relief. His participation in such concerts as Live Aid, Amnesty International’s “A Conspiracy of Hope” tour, Rock for Amnesty, and Live 8 has brought awareness to human rights, poverty, and famine while his advocacy of PETA and Greenpeace has supported animal rights and the protection and conservation of the environment.

Through performances on the annual Prince’s Trust Charity Concert, Farm Aid and Save The Rainforest, Adams has helped raise funds to support disadvantaged youth in the UK, assist American family farmers and preserve tropical rainforests. A social activist, he took part in Freedomfest; Rock the World for Greenpeace; Peace, Freedom and Democracy for Georgia; and helped commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall with Roger Waters’ The Wall.

With acclaimed producer David Foster and longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, Adams co-wrote “Tears Are Not Enough”, raising more than $3 million for famine relief in Ethiopia. In 2004, he appeared on the Canada for Asia benefit concert in Toronto in support of victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Two years later, Adams became the first western artist to perform in Pakistan, taking part in a benefit concert to raise funds and rebuild schools for those devastated by the 2005 earthquake.

Seeking a more direct channel for his philanthropic work, Adams established the Bryan Adams Foundation with an aim of improving the quality of people’s lives around the world. Since 2006, the foundation has been providing support and financial grants to projects and organizations advancing education and learning opportunities for children in need, funding medical research, training, treatment and access and much more.

“Bryan’s work – as a songwriter, composer, musician, recording artist, performer, and photographer – has touched millions of lives around the world,” said Gary Slaight. “Add to that the countless number of causes and disadvantaged struggling around the world that his foundation has directly supported, protected and enriched – it’s remarkable. My father and I couldn’t be more proud of Bryan’s benevolence, and it is our privilege to honour him with this year’s Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award.”

An internationally recognized and celebrated musician, Bryan Adams has released more than a dozen recordings, sold more than 65 million albums and garnered 21 top ten hits worldwide. His music has appeared in a number of box office films including The Guardian, Bobby, Old Dogs, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Three Musketeers, Don Juan DeMarco, and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. He has received numerous awards and nominations including multiple JUNOs, Grammys, Oscars, Golden Globes, ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards, and Academy Awards.

Adams is an inductee of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Wembley’s Square of Fame. In 2010 he received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and was recognized with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for his lifetime contribution to the arts in Canada. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a recipient of the Order of British Columbia and has a star on both Canada and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Adams is also an acclaimed photographer. Amongst the books he has released are “Exposed” a collection of portraits and fashion work chronicling his photographic work to date, and “Wounded – The Legacy of War”, a collection of intimate photographs documenting the personal sacrifice of war. A photo exhibition from the “Wounded” collection is currently running at the Somerset House in London until January 2015.

Adams’ outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world’s best rock singers of our time, performing over 120 concerts a year for audiences around the globe.

To attend the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards, visit the Canadian Music Week website at www.cmw.net to purchase tickets and get additional details.

About Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation’s largest new music festival, CMW spans a ten-day period from May 1 to May 10, 2015 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel and over 60 downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe. For more information, visit www.cmw.net.

Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival 2015

Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival 2015

mel

Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival
Returns Family Day Long Weekend
February 13 – 15, 2015
www.winterfolk.com

WHAT: Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival

WHERE: The Danforth:
Black Swan Tavern (two stages), 154 Danforth Avenue, 416-469-0537 http://www.torontopubs.com/pub/blackswan
Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Avenue, 416-778-1804 www.allens.to/dora/
Terri O’s, 185 Danforth Avenue, 416-462-0038, http://www.torontopubs.com/pub/terrios
Globe Bistro (upstairs lounge), 124 Danforth Avenue, 416-466-2000 http://www.globebistro.com/

WHEN: February 13 – 15, 2015

$$: Combination of paid and free concert stages

HOURS:
Friday February 13, 7:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Saturday February 14, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Sunday February 15, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

CONTACT INFO: 416-469-0537, info@winterfolk.com

Toronto’s 13th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is a combination of paid and free concert stages on the Danforth, February 13 – 15, 2015. It’s an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll find the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music, emulating a multi-stage rural summer festival. More than 150 artists will be performing at four venues and five stages over three days of the long Family Day weekend. The festival will also include special tribute events, an awards ceremony, community stages and various themed musical workshops with something for everyone to enjoy. Winterfolk is the ideal event for music-lovers seeking new and exciting things to do in the Toronto.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABetterWorldOrg
Hashtag: #Winterfolk2015
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winterfolk-A-Better-World/115302915190784

Chair Affair Palais Royale Toronto

Chair Affair Palais Royale Toronto

food

Chair Affair is our annual auction based gala and fundraiser where we team up with prominent artists and designers to repurpose and reimagine old chairs, with all proceeds going towards expanding our social enterprise and charity. The event took place on November 12, at Palais Royale.

WE TRANSFER GENTLY USED FURNITURE DONATED BY YOU TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ESCAPING ABUSIVE SITUATIONS, AND REFUGEES & NEWCOMERS TO CANADA

#Furniture_Bank
@upholstryacadmy
#ChairAffair
@Furniture_Bank
#Furniturebank
@ChairAffair
@PalaisRoyaleTO

https://bloornews.com/blog-toronto/
http://imagelibrary.ca/  More pics

CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2014

CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2014

THE 38th ANNUAL 

September 4 – 14, 2014
LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES!
September 6 – 7, 2014 • FREE ADMISSION • RAIN OR SHINE
http://oldcabbagetown.com

The Cabbagetown BIA is proud to present the 38th annual Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts, set for September 4 – 14, highlighting live outdoor music and entertainment on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7. Over the two days, the festival will close down Parliament Street from Wellesley Street south to Gerrard Street East to showcase the very best of what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food prepared by local restaurants, music by Toronto’s finest talent, live theatre performances, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, buskers and more!

cab

The festival officially begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and continues Sunday at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the festival hosts an opening ceremony at the TD Bank, on the corner of Parliament and Carlton Streets. “This years festival will see bands up and down the streets, children’s zones, artist vendors and every conceivable amusement for all ages,” says Lido Chilelli, festival programmer and co-ordinator.”

This year’s exciting line-up of musical performers will include the sounds of jazz, R&B, funk music as well as all your favourite oldies from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. With over 30 bands performing at 13 participating venues, the weekend promises to bring an eclectic mix of artists sure to satisfy everyone’s musical tastes. Some of our featured artists include: Johannes Linstead, Puente Del Diablo, Nightfly, Neil Chapman, Quincy Bullen, Toronto All Star Big Band, Project Phoenix, Patrick Tevlin’s New Orleans Rhythm, Go Freddy Go, St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra, Imbayakunas and more to follow! For a full schedule of these performances please find below.

To add to the excitement, there will also be a children’s fun zone supplied by Astro Amusements and a sports zone featuring Little Kickers Soccer Camp, Pan American Games Village and Maple Leaf Sports. The festival will also host well-known Toronto buskers like Silver Elvis and Johnny Scat.

This year, the famous 35th Annual Blair’s Run is taking place on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., which brings runners from local streets and all over the GTA in support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.

Chilelli and his team will be bringing a festival to remember this September. Lido is a household name in the world of festival and event organizing. He is the founder of the Beaches International Jazz Festival (which now attracts a million plus visitors) and organizes numerous events throughout the province.

bloor-feature-cab

In addition to all of the extensive programming at the festival, the Cabbagetown BIA will also host community events leading up to and after the festival. These include; One Night in Cabbagetown Dining Experience on Thursday Sept 4, The 22nd Annual Cabbagetown Short Film and Video Festival on Friday Sept 5 and Cabbagetown Tour of Homes on Sunday Sept 14.

SCHEDULE OF THE 2014 CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
One Night in Cabbagetown Dining Experience
Begins at 7 p.m. until closing time
Now in its third year this event has proven to be a crowd favourite. Experience Cabbagetown’s restaurants and pubs. A $10 ticket gets you four tasty and delicious samples at your choice of participating venues. For details, visit: One Night in Cabbagetown

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
The 22nd Annual Cabbagetown Short Film and Video Festival
Begins at 7 p.m.
Location: Winchester St. Theatre, 80 Winchester St.
Films from around the world and around the corner. Purchase tickets early, it always sells out! For Advance Tickets, purchase at the Cabbagetown BIA office (237 Carlton Street) between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. For further details visit: www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com.

Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Sale in Riverdale Park
Begins at 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6 6:10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 7:10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The juried Arts and Crafts Show returns for its 25th edition to Riverdale Park. For complete details visit:
www.cabbagetownartandcrafts.org

Cabbagetown Theatre Company*
7:30 p.m. performance
Saturday, Sept. 6 Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
*Shows run 30 minutes.

Live theatre for families of all ages staged in the beautiful chapel at the Necropolis, on Winchester Street across from Riverdale Park. For further information please contact info@cabbagetowntheatre.com or call 416-653-5870. For details visit www.cabbagetowntheatre.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
Opening Ceremony
The festivities will take place on the northeast corner of Carlton Street and Parliament Street at 1 p.m.

Children’s Fun Zone
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A special place just for kids – to have fun and express their creativity, returns to Parliament and Gerrard Streets after its successful inaugural year. A children’s fun zone is presented by Astro Amusements, “The finest in midway entertainment for festivals, fairs and street parties!”

The Riverdale Farm Fall Festival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
From a day-long corn roast to a chicken calling contest – enjoy the delights of the Riverdale Farm. For details visit:
www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks/riverdale-farm

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Nettleships Hardware, 576 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Warren James
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Silver Elvis
Esso Gas Station, 581 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Hudu Rising Blues Band
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Samba Squad
Pizza Pizza, 560 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Inspired Souls
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Inspired Souls
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Turks
Winchester Hotel, 51A Winchester Street
12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Imbayakunas
LCBO, 512 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Quincy Bullen
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Project Phoenix
Starbucks, 492 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Buskers
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jim Heineman
TD Bank, 493 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. TABB
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Johannes Linstead
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Snooky Tymes
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Erin McCallum
The Warehouse Mission, 252A Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Warehouse Mission Band
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Johnny Scaggs
Epicure, 473 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Jazz Biscuits
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Puente Del Diablo
House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Go Freddie Go
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nightfly
Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cabbagetown Steve and The Code Green Band
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. ZedHead with Neil Chapman and The Fogman
Local Guest, 424 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Best of Local Guest
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sara B and the Booth Boyz
420 Smokehouse, 420 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Discovery of the Arts Combos
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Patrick Tevlin’s New Orleans Rhythm

NOTE: bands and times are subject to change without notice. All performances rain or shine.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7
Blair’s Run
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Race time is 9:30 a.m.
The 35th annual mini-marathon kicks off the Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts activities with an early morning run to raise funds in support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Nettleships Hardware, 576 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Warren James
Silver Elvis
Esso Gas Station, 581 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Hudu Rising Blues Band
Samba Squad
Pizza Pizza, 560 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Inspired Souls
The Turks
Winchester Hotel, 51A Winchester Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Imbayakunas
LCBO, 512 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Quincy Bullen
Project Phoenix
Starbucks, 492 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jim Heineman
TD Bank, 493 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Johannes Linstead
Dr. Draw
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Snooky Tymes
Erin McCallum
The Warehouse Mission, 252 A Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Johnny Scaggs
The Warehouse Mission Band
Epicure, 473 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Puente Del Diablo
House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Go Freddie Go
Nightfly
Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. ZedHead with Neil Chapman and The Fogman
Local Guest, 424 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Best of Local Guest
Sara B and the Booth Boyz
420 Smokehouse, 420 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Patrick Tevlin’s New Orleans Rhythm
Discovery of the Arts Combos

NOTE: bands and times are subject to change without notice. All performances – rain or shine.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14
Cabbagetown Tour of Homes
The 2014 tour features several whimsical beautiful interiors. This year, this self-guided tour also steps into the history of public housing in Toronto. Begin and finish at any home on the tour. While strolling the shaded sidewalks, enjoy the variety of exceptional front gardens. A glass medallion in the garden indicates a previous winner of the friendly garden competition called Streetscapes in Bloom. Take a break at the local restaurants many offering special deals to ticket holders. Other special offers from local retailers also appear on the ticket: www.cabbagetownpa.ca.

15th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest Toronto

15th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest Toronto

MORE THAN BUSKERS at Scotiabank BuskerFest!

in support of Epilepsy Toronto

August 21-24, 2014 throughout the Downtown Yonge Neighbourhood

(Queen St. to College St. and surrounding areas)

 

Toronto, August 7, 2014 – Scotiabank BuskerFest in support of Epilepsy Toronto returns to the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood with more than 160 of the world’s top street performers in over 70 acts. North America’s largest street performers festival, and the world’s largest epilepsy event, takes place along Yonge Street from Queen Street to College Street and surrounding areas from August 21-24.

With six Guinness world records, three World Champions and a sky high list of awards, this year’s lineup of performers at Scotiabank BuskerFest are a real bunch of over-achievers. Last year an estimated 1.5 million people attended the festival, and organizers are expecting at least as many this year who will be entertained by world-class street artists from around the globe – from Canada and the U.S., and as far away as Australia, Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom – performing on 16 pitches, noon to night.

Audiences will be dazzled and charmed by acrobatics, balloon twisting, beatboxing, chainsaw juggling, fire-hula hooping, body contortion, belly dancing, tango dancing, sleight of hand, Chinese pole, Russian bar, Hungarian whip-cracking, teeterboard, cyr wheel, straight jacket escapes, skateboard stunts and much more as performers descend on the country’s most populous city for four days and nights of silliness and spectacle in support of a great cause. There is something for all ages from specialty children’s events to late-night fire performances and live music.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AND INFORMATION

The festival features MORE THAN BUSKERS, with special services and events, including the Scotiabank BuskerBall and Scotiabank BuskerPlay Kids Zone, offering a variety of fun activities for children.

o       SCOTIABANK BUSKERFEST/EPILEPSY TORONTO OPEN THE TSX
Monday, August 18 – Scotiabank BuskerFest and Epilepsy Toronto representatives open the Toronto Stock Exchange at the TMX Broadcast Centre at 9:30am. It’s far from business-as-usual when buskers are on the scene!

o        SIXTH ANNUAL SCOTIABANK BUSKERBALL
Tuesday, August 19 – The sixth annual Scotiabank BuskerBall (6pm-10pm) kicks off Scotiabank BuskerFest with an evening of glamour, giggles and gastronomic delights, along with live and silent auctions and an intimate preview of the world’s most spectacular and unique performers headlining this year’s festival! CTV News anchor Andria Case hosts the event and co-chairs along with John Doig, Scotiabank Chief Marketing Officer. The event aesthetic will be created by interior designers Glen Peloso and Jamie Alexander of “Make Room for Living.” Scotiabank BuskerBall takes places at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens). Tickets for this fundraiser are $150 with all proceeds going to Epilepsy Toronto.

o      SCOTIABANK BUSKERFEST LAUNCH
Thursday, August 21 – The Festival Media Launch features special performances to delight and astound the crowd, beginning at noon at Yonge-Dundas Square. Look for the high-spirited stilt drummers of Toronto’s afro-Brazilian MaracaTALL, the thrilling acrobats of California’s Flying Tortillas, Quebec’s dazzling acrobatic duo Les Vitamins, zany Australian comic vaudevillian Mr Spin and more!

o    A New Heart of the Festival – EPILEPSY TORONTO BENEFITS
For the first time ever, the Scotiabank Stage in Yonge-Dundas Square will become the charitable epicenter of the festival. All proceeds raised by performers in the square throughout the festival are being generously donated to Epilepsy Toronto. On the opening day, Thursday August 21, Scotiabank will match every dollar collected in the square.
o       METRO PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
The announcement of this year’s audience-selected Metro People’s Choice Award winner will take place on the Scotiabank Stage in Yonge-Dundas Square during the final performance by festival favourite, violinist extraordinaire Dr Draw, who will be premiering the world’s only fully digital violin. The Metro Award gives the winning busker an automatic invite back to next year’s festival. Complete a ballot or vote online to be entered in a draw to win a Beats Pill (wireless speakers) by Dr. Dre. Drop by the Epilepsy Toronto Info Booth in Yonge-Dundas Square
o      ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS
Scotiabank BuskerPlay Kids Zone, located in Trinity Square Park (behind the Eaton Centre – accessible from Bay, Dundas and Albert Streets or through the mall), has wonderful activities for kids: face painting, balloon twisting, music, free workshops for kids in the Scotiabank Tent, free Hoola Hooping and Devil Sticking at the Dispatch Talent Tent and busker acts from an incredible line up of international performers, geared especially to the family audience. Among the fantastic acts are absurdist clown Ale Risorio from Spain and his bag full of strange and wonderful props; Italy’s very charming ‘One-Man Band’ Lorenzo Gianmario Galli; teenage yoyo whiz Kohel Mintz and Californian break-dancers and acrobats the Flying Tortillas.

o    SCOTIABANK BUSKERFEST ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Epilepsy Toronto is working to ensure all visitors enjoy the festival with ease. At the BuskerAccess Tent, located in Yonge-Dundas Square (near the festival Info Tent), visitors with disabilities are provided with assistance such as an escort to one of the accessible stages by accessibility volunteers, wearing an identifiable accessibility symbol on their shirts. Non-verbal performances happen each day throughout the festival. Ale Risorio, Ikeda Yosuke and CiRcO LoCo perform on the main stage pitches, Bence Sarkadi: The Budapest Marionettes and Woody perform at fly pitches throughout the festival grounds and BLANKO andChasseur de Rêves perform daily in Yonge-Dundas Square. Additionally, on Thursday, Aug 21, from 5pm – 8pm, benefit performances on the Scotiabank Stage in Yonge-Dundas Square will be accompanied by ASL interpretation.

o    BIKE VALET
The Downtown Yonge BIA has introduced a free bike valet program for key events – including Scotiabank BuskerFest. Guests can drop off their bike, receive a ticket stub and pick it up when they leave. The valet is located on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Yonge Street and Bay Street. Just look for the Downtown Yonge BIA flag and the Cycle Toronto tent.

15th Annual Scotiabank BuskerFest

in support of Epilepsy Toronto

Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24, 2014

throughout the Downtown Yonge Neighbourhood:

Yonge Street all the way from Queen to College and surrounding areas

(including Trinity Square Park, Yonge-Dundas Square and Gould St.)

 

Thursday noon – 11pm; Friday noon – 11pm; Saturday 11am – 11pm; Sunday 11am – 8pm

Admission is by voluntary donation to Epilepsy Toronto.

busk

 

About Scotiabank BuskerFest
Since its inception in 2000, Scotiabank BuskerFest has featured hundreds of the best street performers from around the world, hosted millions of amazed spectators and helped raise much-needed funds for Epilepsy Toronto, a charitable organization that provides services to those living with epilepsy and their families. Scotiabank BuskerFest is the largest street performers’ festival in North America and is the largest Epilepsy awareness-raising event in the world.

Around Townarticles,breaking newscurrent eventsdaily news,Danforth Musicevents reviewed torontoIn Your Neighbourhood,latest newsLocal Beach Newspaperlocal news,local news toronto,Musicnewnews article,newspapernewspaper articlesrecent news,Street Festivals Toronto,Theater reviewed,toronto articles,Toronto breaking news,Toronto current events,Toronto daily news,Toronto latest news,toronto newToronto news articletoronto newspaperToronto newspaper articles,toronto recent news,Toronto tribunetribune

Infinithéâtre Kafka Ape August 7-17 Gladstone Hotel

Infinithéâtre Kafka Ape August 7-17 Gladstone Hotel

 

Infinithéâtre’s Kafka’s Ape
runs August 7-17 at the Gladstone Hotel

Montreal’s Infinithéâtre presents
Kafka’s Ape
as part of SummerWorks

Based on Franz Kafka’s A Report to an Academy
Adapted and Directed by Guy Sprung

Starring Howard Rosenstein

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Toronto, August 1, 2014 – Montreal’s Infinithéâtre proudly presents the Toronto premiere of its critically acclaimed Kafka’s Ape as part of the Mainstage Series at the SummerWorks Performance Festival and runs August 7-17 at the Gladstone Hotel, a site-specific venue of SummerWorks.

“Howard Rosenstein knocks it out of the park in the title role. Bravo!” – Pat Donnelly of Montreal Gazette

Based on Franz Kafka’s short story A Report to an Academy (1917), and adapted by director Guy Sprung from the original German, Kafka’s Ape upends the notion of civilization and what it means to be human in a world of routinized inhumanity. An unnerving satire on “otherness” and the compounding growth of private military companies, Kafka’s Ape stars Howard Rosenstein as keynote speaker – and primate – Mr. Redpeter in a theatrical tour-de-force performance. Alexandra Montagnese enthrallingly plays the silent role of Mrs. Redpeter.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is widely celebrated as one of the most important writers of the 20th century. Written during the darkest hours of the Great War (whose centenary is being marked across the globe this summer), Kafka’s A Report to an Academy (Ein Bericht für eine Academie) is a tale of a captured simian turned into a celebrated variety show act. In Sprung’s scathing adaptation, Redpeter ends up as a distinguished member of the “private security industry,” one of the biggest growth industries of the 21st century. In place of the “report to an academy” of early 20th century scientists, Sprung presents “a keynote address” to the shareholders of a fictitious private military corporation, Graywater.

After his capture in the African jungle, the ape Redpeter realizes his only escape route is to become a walking, talking, spitting, hard-drinking member of the “Peace Industry,” the entrepreneurial world of mercenary soldiers. In his keynote address to Graywater’s annual general meeting detailing the journey of his enforced evolution from Apehood to Humanhood, Mr. Redpeter embodies the irony that he is perhaps now more animalistic and less human than he ever was as a “lower” primate.
“I deliberately don’t use the word ‘freedom’. ‘Freedom’ is a powerfully seductive word which your so-called civilized world uses very cleverly, very effectively, to entrap and occupy whole continents.” – Redpeter

Kafka’s central thesis in his satire on forced assimilation – that other animals have a dignity and a respect for Mother Nature and their own species that Homo sapiens have lost – has been nudged into the 21st century. “When Kafka first wrote this short story, millions of human beings were coerced into an orgy of killing each other, proving Homo sapiens to be vastly superior to gorillas and chimpanzees when it came to mass murder and genocide. Ironically, one of the largest of the private military corporations doing business with the American government today is called Academi, formerly known as Blackwater. In a sense, it still is a report to an Academy. Was Kafka able to see into the future?” queries Sprung.
Movement coaches Anana Rydvald and Zach Fraser (also Assistant Director) helped the actors find the “ape” in themselves. Sound Design and Video is by Nikita U, Creature Makeup Design by Vladamir Cara. An excerpt from the play can be found here: http://www.infinitheatre.com/kafkas-ape.html

Founded in 1988 as Theatre 1774, Infinithéâtre’s mission is to develop, produce and broker new Québec theatre that is as entertaining as it is relevant, beginning with the belief that live theatre is an essential part of society’s democratic discourse and that great theatre speaks to and about its own community. Artistic Director Guy Sprung is a Montreal director, writer and actor who has been practicing his craft for over 40 years. Mr. Sprung was the co-founder of Toronto’s Canadian Stage, a dream he and the late Bill Glassco, who was running CentreStage at the time, together made a reality. As Artistic Director of the other of Canadian Stage’s precursors, Toronto Free Theatre, one of Sprung’s legacies was the conception and founding of The Dream In High Park, Toronto’s annual pay-what-you-can outdoor Shakespearean festival. Rebranded for its 30th anniversary in 2012 as Shakespeare in High Park, this tremendously popular event continues to thrive.

About SummerWorks Performance Festival: As the largest juried performance festival in Canada featuring predominantly new Canadian work, SummerWorks programs a festival that uniquely reflects Toronto and Canada’s cultural zeitgeist. Since 1991, SummerWorks has continued to explore and respond to the needs and wants of audiences and the performance community. The festival has grown to become one of the country’s preeminent multidisciplinary hubs featuring a Music Series, Live art Series, SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program (S.L.I.P.) and the National Series, showcasing works from across Canada. The festival adds new initiatives yearly, including performance based programs such as the Performance Bar. The 2014 SummerWorks Performance Festival runs August 7-17. Visit http://summerworks.ca/2014/ .

CaribbeanTales Film Festival

CaribbeanTales Film Festival

The 9th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF), returns to Toronto beginningSeptember 3 – 13 with special community screenings on July 26 and August 30th. The festival showcases Caribbean films from 15 selected countries around the region with public, community and online screenings. This includes 10-feature length and 20 short films in competition for the CTFF Audience Prize, which will be announced on closing night – September 13. It will include an intensive four-day Market Incubator program as well as various networking sessions.

“As we continually grow in capacity and impact, the Canadian arm of CaribbeanTales is proud to present our flagship event for the ninth consecutive year” says founder and filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon.  Presently, she is directing her attention working internationally with CTFF and its companies to educate, produce, distribute, markets and exhibits Caribbean-themed films and events for audiences everywhere.

This year’s event welcomes Malinda Francis as the new CTFF director. One of her main goals is to build community partnerships to bring access of Caribbean film throughout Toronto. The festival launches this summer with two special community screenings on July 26 and August 30. “This summer we have formed a new relationship with Scotiabank Toronto Kiddie Carnival with carnival-themed films and we continue to work with West Side Arts Hub in the North End of the city,” said Francis.

This year’s festival aims to embody Caribbean culture through the lens of filmmakers. CTFF Programming Committee member, filmmaker and Trinidad & Tobago native, Christopher Pinheiro, describes Caribbean film as “channeling our inner story-tellers into film, video and new media to re-vision old and new tales of the Caribbean for worldwide audiences.”

The fest kicks off with a delicious Caribbean reception on Tuesday September 3, in association with theConsulate General of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in Toronto at the Royal Cinema, 608 College Street. The evening will include the World Premiere of The Glamour Boyz Again! Sparrow (Geoffrey Dunn, Trinidad and Tobago, 2014, English, PG). The feature-length documentary reveals a remarkable acoustic performance by two of Calypso’s most venerated figures, the Mighty Sparrow and Lord Superior, which was filmed during the production of Calypso Dreams in 2002 on the rooftop of the Hilton Hotel overlooking Port of Spain. The film will include reminiscences by both Sparrow and Superior, whose friendship dates back more than 55 years, to the mid-1950s. Sparrow’s execution at the Hilton is arguably his best-rendered acoustic performance ever recorded. The session will be intercut with previously recorded interviews of Sparrow and Superior at separate venues.

From September 4 – 7, the festival hosts the Market Incubator, which gives selected filmmakers an opportunity to hone their creative and business skills, through workshops and one‐on‐one mentoring by world-class specialists. It will culminate in a pitching session in front of international funders and buyers at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The fest also organizes a number of intimate events at the University of Toronto with many opportunities to network informally with international industry players.

Festival screenings run from September 8, 10, 12 & 13 at The Royal Cinema, 608 College Street. The films will screen Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., and Saturday at 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.caribbeantales-events.com.  Tickets also may be purchased one hour before each screening at The Royal Cinema, 608 College Street.  Please check with the schedule before purchasing.

  • Opening Night Reception and Film: $25 Early Bird till August 15th  $45 at the door while tickets are available
  • Regular Programs: $10
  • Festival Pass (10 Screenings): $80

COMMUNITY SCREENINGS:
The free screenings confirmed to date are:

SATURDAY JULY 26
Carnivalesque – CTFF Partnership with Scotiabank Toronto Kiddie Carnival – Family Afternoon Community Screening

1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Malvern Public Library – 30 Sewells Road
NOTE: Please check www.caribbeantales-events.com for any updated information.

 

Beaches International Jazz Festival Media Launch

Beaches International Jazz Festival Media Launch

instagram

MEDIA ALERT

BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
26th ANNUAL PROGRAM

WHAT: The 26th Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival kicks off with a media conference luncheon where organizers will announce this year’s musical program: July 18-20/TD Main Stage Concerts at Woodbine Park; July 21-23/TD Workshops at Mennonite New Life Centre; July 22-23/Taste of Jazz at Woodbine Park; July 24-26/StreetFest on Queen Street East;July 25-27/OLG Main Stage Concerts, Latin Square and Big Band Stages at Woodbine Park and July 26-27/TD Workshops at Latin Square and Big Band Stages.

WHO:Lido Chilelli, founder of the Beaches International Jazz Festival and Bill King, artistic director, will acknowledge this year’s sponsors and discuss how BEACHES JAZZ has become one of Toronto’s most anticipated summer events.

Members of the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors will discuss the Festival’s contribution to its fundraising campaign.

Festival sponsors include the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, TD Bank Financial Group, Mill St. Brewery, Dan Aykroyd Wines, Toronto Port Authority, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Canadian Heritage, CTV and Subaru Canada.

Masterful jazz pianist, Quincy Bullen will be performing.

WHERE:BALMY BEACH CLUB

potts

EVINTRA Fashion Night: Toronto

EVINTRA Fashion Night: Toronto – more pictures

DSC_0230_90EVINTRA

To celebrate the end of another season of Fashion Week, Madflower Creative Group has joined forces with Hangrz.com to launch a fashion showcase, EVINTRA FASHION NIGHT, in a build up to the end of their world tour returning to Toronto in October 2014.

This exclusive fashion showcase takes place on Friday, March 21st at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, Toronto Hotel. This closing reception is set to be the grand finale of the 2014 Toronto Fashion Week, with the red carpet (sponsored by Lotus) commencing at 9:00 pm, welcoming our city’s fashion elite. Local socialites Megan Mane and Phillip Princeton will host the red carpet, interviewing local celebrities as they make their way into EVINTRA FASHION NIGHT.

The host for the evening, Canadian supermodel Stacey McKenzie, will lead VIP guests to the VIP reception, sponsored by Kraken Rum and 1800 Tequila. Throughout the evening, Stacey McKenzie will introduce the showcasing designers as they present their collections.

Proceeds from the event go towards partnering charity, Kids Help Phone, which offers vital, innovative, and professional counseling services to children and youth across Canada.

WINTERFOLK BLUES & ROOTS FEST 2014

The Association of Artists for A Better World presents

WINTERFOLK BLUES & ROOTS FEST 2014

LAUNCH: FEBRUARY 13, 2014 – 6:30 p.m.
Winterfolk XII Blues and Roots Festival

WHAT:
Join us for a fun-filled evening to celebrate the launch of the 12th annual festival and our return to the Danforth! Mingle with artists, sponsors, staff, and your favourite politicians, while enjoying complimentary refreshments and entertainment from topnotch artists like the wicked multi-instrumentalist Dinah Thorpe, folk roots duo Sue and Dwight and high-energy Celtic acoustic group Whiskey Epiphany.

WHERE: Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave, 2nd Floor

WHEN: Thursday, February 13, doors @ 6:30 p.m.

staff

 Click picture to make it bigger —more pictures on www.imagelibrary.ca

SCHEDULE
7 p.m. Welcome
– MC Laura Fernandez, Winterfolk regular, singer, songwriter and host of Café Latino on Jazz FM
– Craig Scott, Member of Parliament, Toronto-Danforth
– Brian Gladstone, Festival Founder and Creative Director
7:15 p.m. Paula Fletcher, Toronto City Councilor Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth
7:20 p.m. Mary Fragedakis, Toronto City Councilor Ward 29, Toronto-Danforth
7:25 p.m. Antonella Barrasso, Multimedia Consultant, Metroland Media Toronto
7:30 p.m. Dinah Thorpe, performance
8:15 p.m. Sue and Dwight, performance
9 p.m. Whiskey Epiphany, performance

WINTERFOLK BLUES & ROOTS FEST 2014
more pictures on www.imagelibrary.ca

Workman Arts “Pop Up” Gallery Toronto

Luisa Ayala (Instructor/Perspectives in Paper, Annette Seip (visual artist/filmmaker), Danica Brown (Workman Arts), Chris Mitchell (Visual Arts Manager of Workman Arts)

Workman Arts “Pop Up” Gallery Toronto

Participating Artists: Barbara Greene Mann and Annette Seip.

The windows of Workman Arts “Pop-Up Gallery” space will be transformed by a multimedia installation featuring outlandish scenarios created in the stream-of-consciousness storytelling style of mixed media artist Barbara Greene Mann. Illuminated enlargements of Barbara’s playful works will be complemented by a looped video installation featuring animations of Barbara within her own paintings, which have been created by Annette Seip. Both artists interweave fantasy and reality to magical effect, blurring the line between memory and imagination gone haywire.
Barbara Greene Mann is an MFA graduate in printmaking from Wayne State University (1973) and a founding member of the Tribes of the Cass Corridor in Detroit. She is a prolific artist who paints from memory and imagination. Barbara seeks inspiration from current global issues in order to portray her personal inventions to solve world problems. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Annette Seip graduated with an MSc from McMaster and turned her talents to photography, digital work, and video art after many years in science. Her award-winning photography studies the relationship between order/chaos, isolation/connectedness, and light/darkness. She has exhibited in juried and solo shows, including Visual Arts Mississauga, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, and CONTACT Photography Festival. R.M. Vaughan of Globe & Mail described Annette’s “Ice Diamond” as a “photograph so dappled with liquid light, it could be mistaken for a Mary Pratt painting.

Dr Delaney Ruston, (Hidden pictures), Jeff Wright (Program manager RWM), Lisa Brown (Founder "Workman Arts"
Dr. Delaney Ruston, (Director Hidden Pictures: A Personal Journey into Global Mental Health), Jeff Wright (Program Manager RWM), Lisa Brown (Rendezvous with Madness Founder and Workman Arts Executive Artistic Director)
barbtasia: happy days are here again
Workman Arts “Pop Up” Gallery on Queen St West at Gordon Bell Rd on the grounds of the Centre for Addition and Mental Health
Exhibition Dates: Fri Nov 1, 2013 Sat Nov 16, 2013         
Reception:  Thurs Nov 14, 2013 1pm-2pm
RWM Visual Art
Luisa Ayala (Instructor/Perspectives in Paper, Annette Seip (visual artist/filmmaker), Danica Brown (Workman Arts), Chris Mitchell (Visual Arts Manager of Workman Arts)

 

 

The ShOws, Canadian designers Bellavance runway show Toronto

The ShOws, Canadian designers Bellavance runway show Toronto

Spring Comes Early this Year at the ShOws

This past Wednesday, Bloor news attended The ShOws, a series of runway shows of Canadian design talent and their Spring/Summer 2014 lines that took place at Andrew Richard Designs in Toronto.

more pictures

http://www.imagelibrary.ca/SS14_Runway_Fashion_colour/Paul_Murton/

The night started off with attendees and media schmoozing over cocktails in the lounge. What was impressive was the table filled with products by CoverGirl and Pantene who were sponsors of The ShOws. Attendees got to grab an empty bag at the table and fill it up with as many products that they wanted to such a lipgloss, nail polish, shampoo and candy.

People slowly started making their way upstairs to where the runway shows were held. The first show featured the line Bellavance by designers Nolan Bellavance and Ava Hama. Stoic models came marching out one by one wearing very impressive outfits. The outfits were Ready-to-Wear and all of the outfits were very wearable. It showcased light-coloured dresses and pant suits with the obvious element that were consistent throughout the line being stripe motifs. The main colours of the line were white, light greys, beiges, white/black combinations and hints of light violets and blues in many of the outfits, very reflective of the Spring season. The clothes were very casual chic and loose-fitted, perfect for the office and easy to wear from day to evening.  Seeing practical clothing in a runway show is very refreshing as opposed to avant-garde, artistic lines.

After that show there was a little break and the next show featured Calla, by Toronto designer Calla Haynes. There was a lot going on in this line, with many different patterns, textures and colours. It was hard to pinpoint any consistency in this line but as the designer said herself, this line was reflective of the surfer and skateboarding cultures. There were body suits paired with loose-fitted blazers and caps, blazer and skirt combinations, peplum dresses (a trend that surprisingly will still last until next season) and quite a few outfits with midriff tops paired with pants and skirts. There were a lot of different prints including floral print. The main colours were neon green, neon pink, grey, black, electric blue and violet; very appropriate being a Spring 2014 line. This line was very line back and had a sporty aesthetic.

From both these shows, it’s obvious that the main trends for Spring are violet colours, black/white combinations, pairing different textures and prints.

By: Sheena Osman
Pictures by Paul

BIG on Bloor Festival 2013

We welcomed 70,000 people last year with visitors saying, “The BIG on Bloor Festival was an exceptional experience with so much to see, do and really be engaged with.” This year we are in full swing to surprise and delight you again with event to enjoy and participate in. July 20/ 21, 2013 car-free Bloor St., Toronto, Dufferin to Lansdowne, celebrates arts, culture, community & small business with a unique community and city-building festival featuring hundreds of events, activities and exhibitions including: Bloordale Market: more than 200 arts, crafts, vendors and information tables! BIG on Bloor 2013 leading events: Celebrate Here: Music, performance and dance! Culture Works: Institutions, collectives, artists creative events… see, touch, learn, participate! Savour Bloor: In the stores, restaurants, patios and the Bloodale Food Court! Big Awards: Community appreciation! Play Fair: Games for children and adults and the Bloordale Market! The BIG On Bloor Festival an initiative of the Bloordale BIA, BIG: Bloor Improvement Group and the Bloordale community.

Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Street Fair will be cancelled for this year

Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Street Fair will be cancelled for this year The Bloorcourt BIA will be undergoing street level construction on Bloor Street West from Montrose Avenue to Dufferin Street, commencing June/July 2013 where: *the sidewalks will be re-poured in areas that are damaged *the roadway will be entirely re-surfaced *the above ground planters & trees will be removed and re-planted underground where possible. 2013

17th Annual Annex Festival

17th Annual Annex Festival Miles Nadal Jcc and Bloor Annex BIA present the 17th Annual Annex Festival on Bloor, Sunday, June 9, 2013,11AM to 6PM, extending from Spadina to Bathurst. AFOB features family-friendly programming — over 80 artisans, neighbourhood businesses, specialty food vendors, musicians, theatre performers, buskers and lots more. The Festival Mainstage at Bloor & Brunswick will feature a roster of local musical acts curated by The Tranzac Club and broadcast live on CIUT 89.5 FM. A selection of top Toronto Fringe performers will also be entertaining the crowds while some of Toronto’s mesmerizing Buskers work the street. The Children’s Village will be full of activities for children of all ages and the MNjcc Fitness will keep you moving all day. Location: Bloor Street West (between Spadina and Bathurst)

Nuit Blanche: End Of The World

The “Museum For The End Of The World” that you will find in various locations around the city, predominantly around Toronto City Hall and the City Hall grounds itself, is an artistic expression focusing on Doomsday and end-of-the-world prophecies.

To quote artist Barr Gilmore “One of the greater ironies of human existence is the persistent anticipation of its end. Dates are named and dates pass. Ancient texts are read with an eye to temporal alchemy, and whether the result of monster waves, unstoppable pandemics, nuclear calamities, machines on the rampage or the sun ceasing to shine, the idea of Doomsday – that revelatory moment of the end of the world – can be at once the fire of speculative lamentation and the spark of insightful creativity.”

Indeed, the link between creativity and the apocalypse has a long history, from Noah’s shipbuilding and organizational skills to the literal bean counters buried deep beneath the mountains of Norway, stockpiling all the seeds across the globe for a post-apocalyptic garden. In this way, the very idea of the Wunderkammen, with its princely mission of amassing, cataloguing, and displaying was fueled by a fear of the end of the world. “Museum for the End of the World” at Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2012 is a provocative, critical rumination about the end times and a world in transition.

Acclaimed Toronto-based designer and artist Barr Gilmore RCA MDes has created an environmental graphic design for the “Museum for the End of the World”.

Councillor Bailao Answers Bloor News Questions

 

Councillor Ana Bailaio Ward 18’s City Councillor speaks with Bloor News about the current issues in the city along with What’s happening in Ward 18

 

Q: Ward 18 has 20 TCHC properties that TCHC wants to sell in the next 3-5 years. What’s your take on this plan and what have the tenants of those buildings ?

1. When I first saw the list of TCHC properties for sale, I immediately recognized a couple of addresses of different community organizations. Two organizations doing great work in my area are Sistershare and St. Vincent de Paul’s, and are organizations running out of TCHC buildings that were on the list. These organizations are providing a valuable community service, and their clients are familiar with that location. I felt strongly that to move these people put the programs at risk and I requested that any building providing community service programming be taken off the list.

Fortunately, we were successful, and TCHC removed all the properties from the sale list that had community organizations working within them. The most important thing to keep in mind, though, is that the houses in Ward 18 are just like the houses across the City, and the only way to get the best result for Torontonians is to develop a comprehensive plan for how to maintain affordable housing levels in good repair. This is why I moved to have the sale of these properties delayed until a Special Working group could consider opportunities for non-profit, private and public sectors to come together and address and improve Toronto’s housing situation.

Q: If TCHC does go through with this sale do you believe in a portable subsidy so Toronto can better diversify neighbourhoods or do you believe in diversification through projects like Regent Park or Lawrence Heights?

2. I think the conversation about what’s the best strategy for Toronto Housing falls apart when you put portable subsidies against City-managed housing – you need a mix. These are complex issues and no one approach helps everyone. Just as the tenants of TCHC housing are diverse, so must the solutions be to assist them. The approaches that are most effective consider the many contributing causes that would result in the need for housing assistance, and take these into account. Toronto must not expand housing in only one way, but provide a more comprehensive multi-approach plan to assisting our residents.

Q: When you see the map showing the 675 units dispersed throughout the city what comes to mind?

3. What is apparent in the location of TCHC units proposed for sale is that we are dealing with a diverse area. What the map doesn’t represent, however, is we are dealing with a very specific type of housing with the TCHC proposed sale. These properties emphasize mixed-income, and family units, which are in the highest demand. Significantly reducing this stock puts a significant stress on Toronto’s current affordable housing units, and an even greater stress on the families that need them.

Q: Mushy or Mighty?

4. Without question, we are dealing with a mighty middle, but it’s not about a new group at Council. These Councillors are very engaged, follow the issues closely and take seriously the thoughts and concerns of their constituents. They have similar ideas, but most importantly are ready and willing to work with anyone interested in building a better City. This is and has always been about collaboration rather than competition, and keeping residents and information central to these conversations is critical. As for our effectiveness on the recent Budget, Transit and Housing votes, I leave that to Torontonians to decide.

Q: Do you feel stubbornness and or partisanship at city hall has tainted possible deals in the past and why is the middle succeeding now?

5. After every election there is always a “cooling-off” period where you learn what people care about and on what they are knowledgeable. It can take some time for these to get out there, but now the skills of different Councillors are coming together. The big change has been the increase in dialogue. People are more comfortable approaching each other, and that has smudged the lines between different camps for the better. The middle Councillors have always been seeking a balance, it was important to get Toronto into a better financial situation and to do so without hurting the social services that make Toronto special. I think we are very close to that now which has free us up to get into the projects we care most about. The advantage of making your own decisions and considering the facts, is that you always know where you stand.

Q: What are your goals for Ward 18 over the next couple years and how will that play out in the current budget? e.g transit, housing, taxation, services, garbage etc…

6. It’s the bigger issues – like Transit and the City’s Budget that get the attention, and for good reason – but there are a lot of very exiting projects happening locally as well. I plan on keeping up the street festivals and community events that make Ward 18 such a great place to live, and continue working on new ways of getting residents engaged in our neighbourhoods. We are managing a lot of exciting new development for the area, planning a new park on Queen Street, and focussing on a project that would expand the Perth/Dupont library. Something that is coming up soon is our first Ward 18 Parks Summit, where we will be able to bring people together to improve the activities and green spaces in our area.

Ristorante Roma 1090 Bloor West Toronto

It was pure pleasure to return last month to one of my favourite spots for dining in the late 80’s and 90’s! It had become a tradition for a group of us to either eat there at lunchtime or unwind with good conversation and good snacks after work. A that time it was known as Pizza Roma, and I’m sure many still affectionately call Roma Ristorante by that name. For lunch most of us had the tasty veal sandwich, or a soup of the day and a Caesar salad, but at our after work limes (social gatherings) it was their famous pizza often accompanied by some Moretti beer or a few glasses of red wine. Sometimes, especially if the conversation was good or we were on the patio on a warm sun shining day, we would have more than a few drinks. Mind you, most of us lived in the area or just hopped on the train at the Dufferin subway to go home!

I don’t want to lose you in my reminiscences but I had to share with you some of the early days of what one could almost call a venerable institution. I say this simply because Ristorante Roma is still managed by the owners from over 25 years ago, and with its beautiful more contemporary makeover it still retains its early warm atmosphere. One of its most pleasant waiters is still his cheerful youthful self! And the owners are still inviting and unrushed when they greet you by the bar or on the patio.

And on the patio was where I tried the veal sandwich again after returning from my winter sojourn in Barbados, and it did not disappoint! But there was a twist – the bun was tastier. Again a few weeks later when I returned to the patio with a few friends for dinner I noticed the bread was different, so I asked the waiter the reason. She said, “We bake our bread daily”. This time I had the bread with a Greek salad and a Fettuccine Seafood Primavera, while someone had a Linguine Veneziana, and another the Penne Salmone. We were certainly in a seafood mood. The portions were ample and whether it was the salmon, mussels, squid or shrimp each was flavourful indeed.

In early June I decided to take my good friend Stedson Wiltshire (stage name is Red Plastic Bag and 8 times Calypso Monarch of Barbados) who was in Toronto to perform at the 6th annual Barbados Charity Ball for a relaxing supper at Roma. Both of us decided to have one of the special features of the night, the Veal Picata in a lemon sauce. Wow wow, we were both delighted with the presentation and the flavour of the veal with the mashed potatoes, carrots and green beans. Mouth wateringly superb! Although I offered my friend to have one of their assorted cheesecakes (an item I shared regularly with another special friend in the “old days”) or some tiramisu or carrot cake, he was too satiated to do so. Actually I was glad he did, so I could decline too in order to give me another reason to return before this month is over.


View Larger Map

Hanky Panky At The Riverdale ZOO

Hanky Panky At The Riverdale ZOO

As a lifelong resident of ward 28, I’ve always felt that the Riverdale Farm was one of the true jewels of Cabbagetown. It is still a very important part of my life so I was genuinely disturbed when I learned that the farm was under threat of being closed down. The debate over the farm’s future took on a life of its own this past summer, and with tax-payers footing the bill for an army of volunteer staff providing free labour, they must have raised tens of thousands of dollars in the interim. The Riverdale Farm Advisory Committee need only point to the vast sums donated by Friends of Riverdale Farm (FRF) over the years as proof positive that the community has its full support behind them. Unlike most accredited charities who are only too willing to proudly point to their achievements, the FRF seems to prefer a more vague method of accounting. Although there are a handful of nebulous posts regarding unnamed programs funded and the “reinvesting of funds into existing facilities”, there is no mention whatsoever of verifiable contributions to the farm. In regards to the farm itself, after failing to find any visible proof of their generosity, I asked several of the city employees on site if they could point to any of FRF’s contributions. Unfortunately, none seemed willing to risk the wrath of their superiors. I contacted both Friends of Riverdale Farm and the Riverdale Farm Advisory Committee to ask whether they could provide any proof that FRF had donated anything more tangible than “community spirit” as that had been the public line these past several years. Neither group responded. Many of the Farmer’s Market vendors happily spoke anonymously about having been forced to join FRF, but, none were willing to risk their spot on Tuesday afternoons by publicly talking about the Manager’s behaviour. There are several instances that indicate former FRF Director, Elizabeth Harris has a long standing relationship with Ward 28 Councillor Pam McConnell. Now I am in no position to cast doubt on their relationship. However, Councillor McConnell’s membership this year on the FRF Steering Group and her subsequent failure to open FRF’s books to public scrutiny only adds to the actions of the city.

[button link=”http://stjamestownnews.com/Hanky-Panky-At-The-Riverdale-ZOO.html” type=”big”] Read More [/button]

Walk Bloordale – Enjoy the Light, Art – Food Event

Walk Bloordale – Enjoy the Light,
Art – Food Event

LAF is a light, art, food event with artists, store and restaurant owners collaborating to turn Bloor Street from Lansdowne to Dufferin, into a late-fall walking destination on cold, dark November 21, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited. Over 20 restaurants are opening their kitchens, many with taster menus at marginal cost. There couldn’t be a better time to restaurant hop and try everything.

Bloor Street

Retail stores are also transforming their shop windows with light and art projects. Artist Orest Tataryn is making a light sculpture for the corner of Bloor St. and St Clarens Ave. Artist Dyan Marie is having a nightlight creation party at 1211 Bloor. Galleries are staying open. Cafes are providing music. For a complete list of activities see www.bloordale-bia.com.

LAF is an initiative of the Bloordale BIA and artist Dyan Marie. Spiro Koumoudouros the BIA chair says, “This is a wonderful opportunity for families to walk out, explore and support local business while making new discoveries”. Musician and LAF co-ordinator Dougal Bichan says,  “After producing the BIG on Bloor festival this summer, it is very important to continue sharing the attractions of this interesting neighbourhood. “

LAF is a DMP / Bloordale BIA initiative, a Cavalcade of Light, City of Toronto BIA Participant and a Transcultural Exchange proposal for The Art Of Collaboration

371 Wallace Ave: An Update

More information with images is available now that there has been a meeting between the community and developers:

Junction Triangle has an article and forum on the development here

aerial view of 362-371  Wallace developement
credit to Junction Triangle

 

 

370 Wallace Ave

Formerly an environmental issue with industrial pollutants, the site of Glidden Paints and Varnishes may get a make-over. The owner of the property, located at 362 – 370 Wallace Ave., Somerset Homes is looking to develop the location with residential and light industry units. The bio-remediation was completed in 2009 and with the land back at residential standards, Homes has begun the process to develop the location.

Images from The 1st annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Street Fair on Saturday August 13, 2011

Bloor Court Arts and Crafts Fair Guide

Broken Arrow rock it out at the The 1st annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Street Fair on Saturday August 13, 2011


Rauch From Long & McQuade


The 15th Annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival has a dancer from The DESNA Ukrainian Dance Company pose for a picture


2011 Roncesvalles Polish Festival North America’s Largest
annual fall celebration of Polish art.

Pets From Earth Echoes

Schools facing possible closure: Brock, Dovercourt and Kent: An Update

Update: Here’s what TDSB has said on their website:

Kent Sr. PS,  ALPHA II Alternative School, Dovercourt Jr. PS, Pauline Jr. PS, and Brock Jr. PS

  • Brock Jr. PS and Dovercourt Jr. PS will convert to JK to Gr.8 with phased in implementation beginning in September 2011.
  • The location of ALPHA II Alternative will be referred to staff for recommendation to the Board within in 6 months.
  • Following the relocation of regular day school students from Kent Sr. PS and Alpha II Alternative School, the Kent/Alpha II school building located at 980 Dufferin Street will be closed.

Shutting Some Door Opens Others

Brock Jr. P.S, Dovercourt Jr. P.S and Kent Sr. P.S. are just a few Toronto schools facing possible closure in coming years.

The TCDSB states on its website that “…reviews [of] ten areas [including Dovercourt],. ..prioritized.. .based on input from Superintendents of Education, Trustees,…. [factoring in] the programs delivered by schools; the use of school buildings; current and projected enrolments; grade ranges; and the distribution of… sites.”

According to Etobicoke trustee John Campbell, 92 of 533 Toronto public schools have enrollments of less than 60%. The board has approved a plan setting a target size of 450 students in consolidated elementary schools, 1,200 at the high school level, and a phasing out of middle schools. The TDSB loses approximately 4,000 students every year.

“What parents have to understand is that… we’re trying to.. enable schools that have larger student populations and more programming options,… cut[ting] down on costs,… reinvest[ing] in better schools,… new libraries,… gymnasiums and additions,” Mr. Campbell said in an interview. “The under enrolled secondary schools… can hardly offer a variety of programs,… many don’t have basketball teams,… music… or Latin.”

Small town or big city, there will forever be two “schools of thought” when it comes to shutting down schools. My daughter is in JK this year. I can walk her to school in less than twenty minutes, and can get home in less than ten with my grown-up legs. Her neighbor is in the class right next door to hers. I admit I wouldn’t be happy if the walk was much longer at her age. A neighborhood school is a special part of the community, and is filled with cherished history and memories for thousands of people. Splitting up groups of friends and uprooting established students is quite the adjustment for young people who are already facing a big, scary world. But my daughter is lucky; she has a music teacher, a gym teacher, access to team sports, and class trips. If the fun stuff that keeps kids IN SCHOOL is in jeopardy, a school a little further away would be a small price to pay for a well-rounded education.

Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial