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Free concert series by the Canadian Opera company
The Canadian Opera Company is holding their Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre from September 26, 2007 to June 18, 2008. The free concerts take place the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday at noon, with additional noon hour and early evening concerts throughout the schedule.
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The Rex Hotel for your daily dose of live Jazz
Since the late ’80s, the Rex has been at the forefront of Toronto’s thriving local jazz scene. The casual atmosphere, eclectic mix of retro-chic decor, and an exciting variety of draught beer combine to make The Rex feel like a second home.
The Jazz & Blues Bar continually attracts Canada’s finest musicians and is unique in that it remains distinctly inexpensive and affordable for the budget-conscious. During the annual Downtown Jazz Festival, The Rex is one of the central venues with the busiest programme. Continue reading
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Reservoir Lounge plays Jazz every weeknight and Saturday
Uniqueness is only true when you have experienced other venues enabling you to compare. The Reservoir Lounge is a one-off. There is no other venue in the world like it. The Reservoir Lounge has innovatively set the standard in Toronto for Swing Jazz and Jump Blues.
The open upright Piano sitting dominantly on the 12-inch high stage can be seen from every seating area in the house. You can’t but feel as though you are part of the venue and have every bit of importance as the band themselves. The audience is the unique factor in this whole equation.
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The Pilot Grill – Live Jazz every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
It was 1944 when “The Pilot Grill” opened its original location, 800 Yonge Street on the west side, just north of Bloor Street. The Pilot’s distinct name was meant to be a tribute to the heroic flyers of World War II.
After the war ended in ’45, The Pilot became known as an artists’ bar and was a favorite hang-out for the Spadina Eleven and a host of artists from nearby Isaac’s Gallery and Carmen Lamanna down the street. The Pilot remained a steady presence through the sixties as Yorkville developed into the hub of Toronto’s hippie community. 1972 brought the move to our present location at 22 Cumberland Street, just one block north. Legend has it that when the actual move took place, a group of Pilot regulars physically carried the classic Art Deco-style bar around the corner to its new home.
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Chalkers Pub – Jazz performances every Sunday from 7-10 P.M.
Established in 1992, Chalkers is your destination for a great Pub, Billiards, and Bistro experience, where adults can wine, dine, dance and have fun. Chalkers provides high quality food, drinks and entertainment for social gatherings in an upscale, yet casual environment.
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Celebrate Love with Molly Johnson
From Celebrate Loves website: “The world’s greatest love songs will be sung by some of Canada’s greatest voices, accompanied by top-flight musicians. Celebrate Love is the brainchild of musician, producer, broadcaster and impresario Andrew Craig, and is the realization of a decade-old dream: to create a Valentine’s Day event so compelling and beautiful that it would draw fans back year after year.
Free Oscar Peterson Memorial Concert
There is a memorial concert celebrating the life of Oscar Peterson at Roy Thompson Hall on Saturday, January 12, 2008, at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.). Peterson, who died at the age of 82 on December 23, 2007, was one of the world’s best-known and most influential jazz pianists. A fellow Torontonian, Peterson was awarded the Order of Canada in 1973 and earned seven Grammys during his music career.
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Blondie
By Jonathan Rotsztain
Sexual, savvy, suave, smart and swank. These are just a few of the “s” words that come to mind when I think of Deborah- formerly Debbie- Harry, past and present front-woman of Blondie and all-time solo artist in her own right. Pop-culture aficionados are well familiar with her story, but just for posterity’s sake… Coming out of the New York Punk/New Wave scene of the late 1970s– early 1980s, and establishing themselves underground at the legendary CBGBs (along with the likes of the Ramones and the Talking Heads) and around the world with a series of hits, Blondie are the pop-rock superstars responsible for era anthems “Call Me,” “Heart of Glass,” and my personal favourite, “Rapture.” Deborah/Debbie was the look and sound that made it happen, and this weekend she’ll remind you why.
Do They Know It’s Christmas?
By Jonathan Rotsztain
(The Bay Christmas storefront in Toronto)
‘Tis the season coming soon. While thus far this year (as of my writing this article) a major snowfall has yet to whiten our streets and blanket our hearts with the glistening glow of winter, yuletide greetings are in the air as festive decorations deck the halls and annoying commercials remind us that familial cheer comes at a high price. So, Ho-ho-ho and Merry Christmas- Love in Toronto-style- as I outline this weekend’s roster of creatures stirring and Oh-what-fun-it-is-to-ride community events and concerts that will have us all kissing under the mistletoe, and getting down to warm up by the fire.
Dayglo Lightsaber Battle
In many cultures, a festival of lights marks the coming of winter: think Hanukkah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa, to name a few. In multicultural Toronto, what better way to mark the sun’s setting at 4:35pm than our very own pan-cultural Lightsaber Battle? Brought to you by interactive public art innovators Newmindspace, this brand new event is going to be the perfect cure for that seasonal affective disorder that’s got you gloomy.
This Friday, November 16, at 9:30pm, gather outside the ROM for 1600 free, blacklight-reactive, one meter tubes; six massive blackout cannons; and you, head to toe in black, or neon, or both, and ready to wage a battle royale of good versus evil “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.” With only a few rules (no stabbing/lunging/poking/face/head-shots) and a suggested donation of a mere two dollars, Newmindspace is ensuring Toronto will be trimmed for the holidays.
And don’t miss the official after-party at Circa with Norway’s superstar band, Datarock. Eighties New Wave revived on turn tables, Datarock are going to make Randomland that much more eclectic with their genre-spanning sound that’s the perfect cap to a bright night. They’re rocking, they’re dancie, and they’re live at 126 John, with a reduced admission before midnight on the Newmindspace website.
Jully Black
By Jonathan Rotsztain
Toronto is a city of great talent and promise. Case in point: Jully Black. Touring to promote her second album, Revival, and its emerging hit single “Seven Day Fool”, Black shares a story of great challenge, perseverance and triumph. And it sounds great, too. If you’re looking for a night out, taking in well-crafted songs, skilled musicianship, and real pathos, then set your sights on Jully Black live at the Mod Club, this Friday, November 9. You’ll be in love at first listen.
