This years Osheaga line-up is straight fire with talent lined up for three days straight in beautiful Montréal, QC. We will be on site taking in the beautiful sounds. From rap and folk to grunge and techno – Osheaga has it all! Skepta Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. (born 19 September 1982), known professionally as Skepta, is a British grime MC, rapper, record producer and DJ. Alongside his younger brother Jme, he briefly joined Roll Deep before they became founding members of Boy Better Know in 2005. With Boy Better Know, Skepta clashed with fellow MC Devilman for the video release…
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This past weekend, Patron 360 took place at the Allan A. Lamport Stadium grounds in Toronto. A beautiful desert oasis was built in the middle of the city to celebrate summer, as patrons tasted the finest tequila and danced under a huge sphere-screen display transporting them to Mexico. DJ Kiinjo brought the sounds of the summer as guests drank Patron Ranch Water out of mini Patron cocktail bottles. With the theme of desert chic, guests dressed their best in white, gold and silver. Guests were able to sample some Patron El Alto, a 100% Agave tequila being released this fall.…
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, based on German stories about the title character Faust. Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend based on the historical Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480–1540). Faust is highly successful yet dissatisfied with his life, which leads him to make a deal with the Devil and exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures Apothecary Theatre and Dandelion Theatre, two Toronto companies, hae joined forces and put Doctor Faustus on twice for groups in…
We were recently invited to the Canadian Screen Awards hosted at CBC Headquarters for a week of activities. The Canadian Screen Awards held by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television honours the best in these industries from Canada. The Canadian Screen Awards, divided in various portions include The News, Entertainment, and Sports Awards, presented by CTV and hosted by Sarah Davis, The Television Craft Awards hosted by Andrew Phung, The Television program Performance Awards hosted by Keshia Chanté, The Documentary, Factual, Lifestyle, and Reality Awards, presented by CTV hosted by Anne-Marie Mediwake and The Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by…
A new gala to fundraising for Canada’s largest bursary fund is set to have a star-studded concert on June 13th. TELUS Friendly Future Foundation announced its inaugural fundraising gala, ‘Together for Tomorrow: A Friendly Future Gala. The gala will be held at the iconic TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, home of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, a one-night only concert with world-leading talent, featuring performances by Juno Award-winning artists Barenaked Ladies, Arkells, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and Jully Black, and a live auction featuring money-can’t-buy experiences and activities…
A new gala is hitting the Toronto scene and is sure to bring together a diverse group of Torontonians on June 20th! The long standing Toronto Jazz Fest is now bringing together a Jazz Gala to support local artists participating in the festival. The Toronto Jazz Festival, running June 21st to 3oth featuring artists like André 3000, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Kirk Diamond, TOBi and more is a highlight of the summer in Toronto. The inaugural Toronto Jazz Gala, on June 20th, aims to give 100% of net proceeds to supporting local and Canadian artists playing Jazz Fest 2024 this June. Their…
A new podcasting summit is entering the Toronto sphere bringing with it a lot of hype! The Soundwave Summit, being held on June 6th, will provide a day of podcasting workshops and seminars, and an evening of four live podcasts on stage. The day seminars include discussing the landscape of podcasting, building community, diversity, finding networks and funding and developing your businesses. The evening live podcasts are from BlackLantic, Squirrel Talk!, Quiz Coconut’s QuickFile Quiz-Pod and The Women of Ill Repute. Sherley Joseph, founder of the Chonilla Network and hosts podcasts like Black Canadian Creators and Uncolonized Podcast, told us…
For one night a year, Evergreen Brick Works transforms into another geographical setting all in the name of fundraising. The longstanding Scrubs in the City event, supporting Sick Kids hospital is a highlight in Toronto. This year, on June 6th, Evergreen Brick Works will become Mexico City through sights, sounds and flavours for an amazing cause. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada’s most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children’s health in the country. With passionate and dedicated staff, SickKids is much more than a hospital. We work each…
On May 29th, the Arcadian Court will be transformed into a runway to amplify the need for adaptive clothing for those living with Arthritis. The Arthritis Society Canada plans to disrupt the normal fashion space with these adaptive garments on display highlighting the need as 6 million Canadians have Arthritis. “Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression and a way for individuals to showcase their unique personalities and creativity. However, for the one in five people living with arthritis in Canada, many of them live with debilitating pain and have restricted mobility which limits their ability to express themselves through…
The Gardiner Museum, the Toronto museum known for its stunning collection of ceramics, will throw its annual SMASH art party on May 30th with this year’s theme entitled Between Worlds. The Gardiner Museum is one of the only museums in the world dedicated to ceramics, one of the most universal and dynamic art forms. A cultural gem, the Gardiner is renowned for its ground-breaking exhibitions and programming, innovative clay classes, and community-building initiatives. The Museum was founded in 1984 by George and Helen Gardiner to house their world-class collection of ceramics. Since then, the collection has grown to include over…
Children First Canada is a charity with the mandate to “act as a catalyst to ensure every child in Canada thrives – now and for generations to come – by protecting their rights and equipping them as the leaders of today and tomorrow.” They aspire to create a country where children can grow up free from the barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential – starting with the protection of their most basic rights to childhood. As a charity that’s uniquely focused on the rights of children in Canada, they aim to raise awareness of the issues through…
Rathika Sitsabaiesan, a former Member of Parliament and the first Tamil to be elected to the House of Commons will be releasing her new documentary film called RAY OF HOPE On May 10 that explores the aftermath of the 26-year armed conflict in Sri Lanka that forced tens of thousands of Eelam Tamils to flee the country to safe countries like Canada, including Rathika when she was a five-year-old child. The film is produced by Ryan Singh, an honoree at the Black Diamond Ball for 2024. “The documentary delves into the intricate aftermath of trauma within the Tamil community that…
When Craig Perlmutter first visited the Arcadia Earth pop up happening in NYC, he never expected to someday be the President of the only permanent Arcadia Earth location in the world. Up until this point Perlmutter had spent 20 years running a children’s summer camp with his wife but this NYC pop up would leave a lasting impression on him. Valentino Vettori, the creator of Arcadia Earth, vowed he would make some life changes and encourage others to do the same around the environment and sustainability. With a history of design in retail and a career understanding the fashion world…
If you’re a Toronto fashion, design or lifestyle lover then the The Living Luxe Design Show presented by JennAir is your place to go from April 19th to the 21st, with special events throughout the run of the Design Show. Jennifer Lipkowitz, co-founder and publisher of Living Luxe Magazine and the Living Luxe Design Show shares that the Design Show was their way of bringing the Living Luxe Magazine to life. “That was the whole epiphany. Anthony, who’s my co-founder of Living Luxe, discussed with me and he said, it was really important to showcase Living Lux and bring it…