It’s the 1980s and anything goes. Some Canadian boys went to England after getting serious radio airplay. They started getting gigs and decided to take the show on the road. Here’s what JC Chambers, guitarist for the 80s post-punk bank Kinetic Ideals had to say to Core Magazines about their adventures in London, U.K.
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Haitian Konpa band Carimi to reunite for one night
For loyal fans of the band Carimi, the recent announcement that they’ll be reuniting is a dream come true and a rare chance to see their beloved band one last time.
Continue reading Haitian Konpa band Carimi to reunite for one nightWhat’s happening on Festival Street at TIFF 2022
Cultural ambassadors Buffy Sainte-Marie and Kardinal Offishall joined Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) CEO Cameron Bailey to officially open Festival Street on September 8 before the films started screening or stars set foot on the red carpet at this year’s festival.
Continue reading What’s happening on Festival Street at TIFF 2022Celebrating 55 years of carnival in Toronto
After two years of cancellations and lockdowns of North America’s largest Caribbean festival, Toronto Caribbean Carnival is back On de Road Again celebrating the gift of culture given to Canada by the Caribbean community during the country’s centennial celebration in 1967. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Whine it up! — and giving …
Continue reading Celebrating 55 years of carnival in TorontoLeBron James and Andrew Wiggins host all-star events to kick-off Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend
The presence of two superstar athletes in Toronto for two highly-anticipated events tied to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival culture festival is creating an exciting buzz throughout the city.
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If fires were projects. The Scandal and Little Fires Everywhere star Kerry Washington has been busy working on multiple acting projects while also wrapping up two podcast series and hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Continue reading Kerry Washington is starting little fires everywhereCan I wear black to a wedding?
Wedding season means many things: piles of wedding invitations on your counter, hours upon hours spent browsing through gift registries, and countless outfit options for you to try. When figuring out what to wear, we all know the universal wedding guest rule – don’t wear white! Although this option is clearly cut out, there aren’t many tips when it comes to other colours. One common question that wedding guests usually ask themselves is “can I wear black to a wedding?”
Continue reading Can I wear black to a wedding?King-Liberty Bridge mural project
StreetARToronto organized a competition to select two artists whose artwork will appear on the outer walls of the north and south staircases of the recently built King-Liberty Bridge that connects Toronto’s Liberty Village neighbourhood with King Street West.
Continue reading King-Liberty Bridge mural projectMicro to million dollar global funding sources for your business
Looking for a grant, accelerator program or general resource to grow your business? We have a long list of opportunities organized by geographic locations around the world, with deadlines, resources, fund amounts, along with links to the organizations that are offering the resources and funding — just for you.
Continue reading Micro to million dollar global funding sources for your businessCafe 23 has a backroom, a backyard and an enchanting rooftop patio
Café 23 is an unassuming little coffee bar from the outside. Upon entering for the first time, it may take a few minutes for you to realize that you’re someplace quite unique. There’s a garden patio out back and a rooftop patio on the second floor. The backroom is a beautiful book nook hideaway and the entire place is like a maze. Explore this coffee shop with me and find out about the magical tree in the backyard.
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