posted Tuesday, September 29, 2015
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is currently playing at the Mirvish Prince of Wales Theatre on King Street West, and it has audiences dancing in their seats, and out on the streets. It’s a story about music, passion, race relations, and love. Motown founder Berry Gordy had a dream to bring the predominately black performers from the […]
posted Thursday, September 3, 2015
The 10TH annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) 2015 kicks off its 10th Anniversary with a Gala Caribbean reception and celebration on Wednesday September 9, in association with the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in Toronto, at the Royal Cinema, 608 College Street in Toronto. Opening night on September 9th there […]
posted Saturday, August 8, 2015
As mentioned in some of my previous Sonic City posts, I’ve always found the creative use of space to be an asset to modern performing arts. Whether it be the a re-purposed home used during the days of The Velvet Elvis in Oshawa, or the converted grain mill that has become the Evergreen Brickworks, I’m […]
posted Friday, July 3, 2015
While there are many celebrations throughout the year, Toronto’s pride parade for me is perhaps the most special of them all. I invited many to join us for INspired Media, though quite a few said that the weather was a deterring factor. For myself, however, I would not miss the parade for the world. I […]
posted Thursday, June 25, 2015
MEOW! It’s been a purrrrfectly wonderful start to this Cat’s Pride First: watching the set up – there is a recognition of the Queer Magic our City has, we now have Silver & Purple Unicorns in the Village, rejoice! Second: Having catch up cocktails on pop-up patios with old friends, and laughing delightedly at the […]
posted Wednesday, June 24, 2015
As a city, Toronto is proud enough of its own performers to give as many locals the stage as possible, but sometimes we like to bring in special talent from south of the border just to keep our locals on their toes. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Kitt Kavanaugh, Mr Pittsburgh 2015 himself, will be performing as […]
posted Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Every year, M for Montreal puts together two of the most unique musical offerings at Toronto’s NXNE festival, spotlighting primarily bands from Montreal and Quebec region. One is the Bruise Cruise held on Lake Ontario aboard The Mariposa boat, and featuring three or four bands and DJ’s. The other is M for Manning event is […]
posted Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Hailing from New Zealand, I’ve had a lot of experience with Aussie queens from across the Tasman. Those girls love to talk. When I moved to Toronto I didn’t think I’d ever have to suffer through that Aussie twang again, until I met Carrie Glamshaw. Just kidding! She’s sounds lovely, and she’ll be performing as […]
posted Monday, June 22, 2015
The Clean, Sober and Proud stage happens every year at Pride Toronto. but seems to be one of the least popular stages at the festival. I think the name says it all for most who see Pride as a day to go out an let loose mainly by having a few too many. After all, […]
posted Monday, June 22, 2015
While Toronto has many great local artists that will be performing in this year’s Pride Toronto festivities, I’m also excited to discover talent from the many other regions across the country who will be joining us between June 26th and 28th. Today, I have Louis Butterfield of the Montreal-based band, Saturn Alien joining me. Described […]
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