Liberty Entertainment Group has unveiled its seasonal calendar of events for Summer 2024,  with two programs designed to ignite the city’s summer pulse. Symphony in the Gardens featuring Maestro Paolo Busato, his Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, and a roster of special guest vocalists and players take over the Glass Pavilion and Gardens, for performances on Monday evenings. General Admission tickets (first come, first served) are $45 pp; available at www.casaloma.ca.

As well, in partnership with Canada’s Walk of Fame (CWOF) and Seeing Red Media, this year marks the premiere of a new fundraising program entitled Sunset Concerts, launching Tuesday, June 11th and running weekly in the Gardens and the Glass Pavilion. General Admission (standing room only, outdoors) tickets are $45 pp; Reserved Table Seating and theatre style tickets inside the Pavilion tickets $65 pp available at www.casaloma.ca, with $2.50 of each ticket sale donated in support of Kids Help Phone.

Star-studded serenades to the sunset

Kicking off the inaugural season of CWOF Sunset Concerts is multi-award-winning artist, Jully Black, Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul and 2021 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee, on June 11th; followed by a roster and special guests each week. The series also features special performances by alumni of the Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program. For more details on the full entertainment line-up, visit www.casaloma.ca.

The Symphony in the Gardens program line-up is as follows:

Monday, June 3rd – Symphony in the Gardens: Let’s go to the Movies.

Monday, June 10th – Symphony in the Gardens: My Way, Sinatra, and Friends with Joey Niceforo and Christina Dare

Monday, June 17th – Symphony in the Gardens: Shaken Not Stirred with Gavin Hope (of Nylons fame) and Irene Torres

Monday, June 24th – Symphony in the Gardens: Rock Symphony with Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams

Monday, July 1st – Symphony in the Gardens: A Love Song to Italy with Rocco Rupolo

Monday, July 8th – Symphony in the Gardens: Dazzling Divas with Sara Papini, Tonia Ciancuilli, and Chelsea Rus

Monday, July 15th – Symphony in the Gardens: Lullaby of Broadway with Joey Niceforo and Sara Papini

Monday, July 22nd – Symphony in the Gardens: Sentimental Journey

Monday, July 29th – Symphony in the Gardens: Belle Nuit with Soprano Sara Papini and Tenor Rocco Rupolo

Monday, August 5th – Symphony in the Gardens: Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys

Monday, August 12th – Symphony in the Gardens: Rock Symphony with Cleopatra Williams and Justin Di Donato

Monday, August 19th – Symphony in the Gardens: The Virtuosi with Joey Niceforo, Rocco Rupolo and Gavin Hope

Monday, August 26th – Symphony in the Gardens: Abba

Monday, September 2nd – Symphony in the Gardens: When You Wish Upon a Star

Drinks and dining al fresco in The Gardens

Opening for outdoor dinner service on select evenings, the Gardens’ dining menu is globally inspired, offering seasonal fare ranging from starters and salads ($15 – $25) to grilled entrees ($26 – $48). The celebrated wine program at Casa Loma features something for all palates and purses, sourced from the castle’s underground wine cellar boasting the best of both new and old worlds. This season’s liquor sponsor is Hendrick’s Gin, who will serve up a feature summer sipping cocktail, to savour while the sun sets.

For the ultimate summer evening out, VIP packages for both shows are available at Casa Loma’s award-winning restaurant, BlueBlood Steakhouse. Tickets include a pre-fixe dinner in the castle, with VIP reserved seating in the Pavilion (theatre style) for $250 pp. Reservations may be made at www.casaloma.ca or www.bluebloodsteakhouse.com.

Guests will enjoy unparalleled views overlooking the city skyline in the shadow of the majestic castle, surrounded by the award-winning landscaping and fountains. Gardens dining reservations are available for booking now at 416-523-0450 and may be combined with shows; visit www.casaloma.ca for reservations and more information.

Casa Loma is located at 1 Austin Terrace in Toronto, ON. M5R 1X8. Tel: 416-923-1171. Email: info@casaloma.ca. General admission tickets may be purchased at www.casaloma.ca. Visit Facebook: @casalomacastle, Twitter: @casalomatoronto and Instagram: @casalomatoronto.

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Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist with a focus on travel, lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality. He has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He enjoys discovering delicious eats, tasting spirited treats, and being mesmerized by musical beats.