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Bach at Sunset in the music garden

The idea of having Bach at sunset is a great idea.  It’s a fabulous idea when it’s going to be at the Music Garden on the Queen’s Key, tomorrow night at 7pm.  Performed by Winona Zelenka, Zelenka’s first debut came … Continue reading

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Go Buskerfesting

This year is the Buskerfest’s 10th anniversary! Celebrate Buskerfest in support of Epilepsy Toronto and catch many amazing acts including many from Toronto. I’m not entirely sure who these performers are, but here are some of the Canadian ones: – … Continue reading

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Fresh Wednesday at Nathan’s Phillips Square

I’m feeling pretty happy about this because it’s food related and I’m hoping that it’s going to be something different than the ordinary.  Tomorrow at lunch time, there’s a fresh Wednesday event held over at Nathan’s Phillips Square.  The event … Continue reading

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Check out the Summerworks festival

This year’s Summerworks festival is about to end.  It’s a medley of many indie performing artists in a Toronto production that’s earned the respect and awareness abroad.  From the Summerworks website: “SummerWorks supports work that has a clear artistic vision … Continue reading

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See Arrested Development perform at Beerlicious!

This weekend, we’re going to Beerlicious!  It’s a beerfest with bbq’s and live entertainment.  Friday night, I’m especially looking forward to seeing Arrested Development on stage with some special guests.  Do you remember those guys back in the early 90′s, … Continue reading

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The Beaches Street Fest Jazz festival – TONIGHT!

The 21st Annual Beaches International Jazz festival is once again having their street fest event tonight.  Admission is free and it showcases the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul sounds that Canada … Continue reading

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A Fundraiser With a Rhythm

As people capable of humanitarian deeds, we all need to look out for each other. What better way to do that than to have a fundraiser party? On March 12th, 2009, there is a fundraiser event happening downtown Toronto that … Continue reading

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Chocolates? Oh, you shouldn’t have!

Correction, you should!  Check out the video from our sister site:  ConfidentlySingle.com where Dorothy meets up with Sue from Daniel Le Chocolate Belge.  The name says it all – imported hand made chocolates from Belgium.  I couldn’t resist buying a … Continue reading

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Get out to see the TD Jazz Festival this year!

From the TD Jazz festival website:
“For the past 20 years, Toronto Downtown Jazz has produced the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival as well as many other events and programs to further develop jazz talent and audience appreciation. Toronto Downtown Jazz is a registered charity (No. 12969 0269 RR0001) and over the years has come to be recognized as one of North America’s premier jazz festival producers, while the organization itself has been used by other arts organizations and festivals as a model for community involvement, artistic excellence and outstanding production standards.” The festival runs from June 20-29th across various venues in Toronto. Continue reading

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The Art of Jazz at the Distillery Historic District

From the Art of Jazz Website: http://www.artofjazz.org/performance_home.cfm
“From June 4- June 8, 2008, the 3nd Annual Art of Jazz Celebration will transform the Distillery Historic District in Toronto into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. Art of Jazz Celebration offers 5 days of major concerts, themed programs, workshops, jam sessions, photo exhibits, author readings and more. Continue reading

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