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An evening with Big Tobacco & the Pickers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 14, 2009
Location: Axis Bar & Grill
COme on out to the heart of the junction for an evening of balls out old time country. Great food and atmosphere - bring your friends and your dancin shoes

Big Tobacco & the Pickers & The Kensington Hillbillies @ The Dakota Tavern

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 7, 2009
Location: The Dakota Tavern
Starts at 10:30PM with Big Tobacco followed by The Kensington Hillbillies. Should be a rompin raunchy red neckin tobacca spittin corn huskin guitar pickin good ol time

Big Tobacco & the Pickers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 7, 2009
Location: Cameron House
Old time country music at its best... 6 to 8PM in the front room

WHOLE THINGS FOR 50 CENTS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 8, 2009
Location: The Central
A bouquet of local artists pawn their goods for cheap!

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 6, 2009 to November 15, 2009
Location: Ricoh Coliseum
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a unique event that takes place every November in the City of Toronto. The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. Where Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions and where hundreds of thousands of attendees come to learn, compete, shop and have a great time with friends and family. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a registered, not-for-profit charity - charitable number 10464 2772 RR0001. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair began on November 22, 1922 with an astonishing 17,000 agricultural entries and over 150,000 visitors. Now planning for its 87th year, The Royal continues to hold an important place in the world of agriculture and in the hearts and minds of the many participants and visitors - now over 326,000 strong - who continue to appreciate this truly one-of-a-kind event. We hope youll join us this November, and become an official member of our Royal Family.

Campfire at the Cameron II

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 14, 2009 to November 15, 2009
Location: The Cameron House (408 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario)
The first one was so fun, we just had to do it again. I'll be setting up camp with some fine friends from Ottawa - Andrea Simms-Karp and Brian Simms. Get out your tuques and hike over for some of the best songs this side of the river. We'll wrap harmonies around your neck like the warmest scarf. 8 dollars gets you a seat 'round the fire.

Laugh Sabbath presents: TALENT SHOW!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 8, 2009
Location: The Rivoli (332 Queen St. W, Toronto, Ontario)
The November TALENT SHOW is gonna be amazing! Check out this line-up and flip out and then come and laugh for real! See you there.... Your host: James Hartnett Featuring: Tim Gilbert Phillips & Crown (Kathleen Phillips & Katie Crown) Dom Pare Kurt Smeaton LIFE OF A CRAPHEAD (Jon McCurley & Amy Lam) Darryl Orr DINKUS (Michael Balazo, Brian Barlow, Chris Locke, Aaron Eves, Graham Wagner) .... plus a new video from Dick Wolfs! Doors @ 8:30 Show @ 9:00 $5 "I'm gonna go to this every day!" -- Sid, excited Time Traveler

Naked Frames

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 13, 2009
Location: Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, Ontario)
Get ready for a unique blend of animation, music videos and live performances from the cutting edge world of Canadas independent artists featuring animation by Neil Burns, Malcolm Sutherland, Steve Hill, Clyde Henry, Charuvi Agrawal and more. Plus music videos from Ohbijou and the Mercurymen with LIVE musical guests Discordan Euphony and China Woman. Tickets are $10, $8 for Revue members and $5 fro students. Naked Frames, created by a self-described shadowy council of artists, offers a venue for low- to no-budget animation and music videos, as well as opportunities for collaboration. Its tapping into the wellspring of talent that is the independent arts community,

THE MAIN INGREDIENT + WHERE'S D'ANGELO???: A MOTOWN 50 CELEBRATION

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Location: Revival (783 College St. (at Shaw St.), Toronto, Ontario)
The Main Ingredient & Where's D'Angelo present... A MOTOWN 50 CELEBRATION the classics . the modern day . and those who've been influenced (classic soul . funk . hip hop . R&B . neo-soul . house . and more) featuring... THE MAIN INGREDIENT: DJ AGILE http://www.djagile.com SEAN SAX http://www.djseansax.com WHERE'S D'ANGELO???: ROD SKIMMINS http://www.myspace.com/rodskimmins ANDYCAPP http://bangtheparty.wordpress.com Hosted by: WAN LUV and in THE STONE LOUNGE... Xixgon Int. presents IREMEMBER - from the founders to the originators to the innovators of REGGAE music featuring DJ SHAI - XIXGON INTL' http://www.myspace.com/deejayshai SUPERHEAVYREGGAE (Jeremiah + Friendlyness + i-sax) http://www.myspace.com/superheavyreggaemusic Hosted by: KING IDA SUPREME SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 REVIVAL + STONE LOUNGE 783 College St. (at Shaw St.) Cost: $10 cover before midnight | limited $5 guestlist Guestlist RSVP: email >>> themainingred@gmail.com Online: $10 (ticket + The Main Ingredient Button Set) @ http://www.ticketpicket.com Doors open @ 9:45pm 19+ event Large groups and b-day parties contact: themainingred@gmail.com

Forte - The Toronto Men's Chorus presents A Ceremony of Carols

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: December 5, 2009
Location: Metropolitan United Church
Forte The Toronto Mens Chorus presents its 13th annual holiday concert, A Ceremony of Carols. This concert features a performance of Benjamin Brittens A Ceremony of Carols, one of the great choral standards of the 20th century, featuring harpist Andrew Chang; traditional, contemporary and popular carols for Christmas and Hanukkah, and carols performed in German, Ukrainian, and Spanish, under the musical direction and accompanied by Edward Connell. This concert will also feature the world premiere of Forte member Peter Krochaks, holiday inspired composition Birth, with lyrics by Lori Vos. Special guest artists include Bruno and Aurlie Cormier performing selections from their new CD Dans le silence de la nuit, a Christmas recording of their favourite carols, arranged by Bruno, and accompanied by chamber orchestra, piano and organ.

Comedy Above The Pub

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 12, 2009
Location: McVeigh's Pub
Comedy Above The Pub @ McVeighs: A weekly stand-up show featuring the best of Torontos professional and amateur comedians. This week we feature Marco Bernardi, Rebecca Gillis, Dylan Gott, David Green, Marc Hallworth, Ben Iscoe, Scott McMann, Jackie Nicholson, Jason Paul, Ruby, Andrew Young, with host Todd Van Allen. Thurs Nov 12/09 @ 9:00pm sharp. $5.00 and also drink specials! McVeighs Pub, 124 Church St, 416.364.9698, mcveighs@heyitstva.com

KiD CuDi - LIVE IN CONCERT - NOV 28 - KOOL HAUS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Location: KOOL HAUS (132 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ontario)
THE SUBSTANCE GROUP & REMG ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT KiD CuDi with guests Keys N Krates music by DJ Riccachet & DJ Thera-P (Sweet Touch Foundation) The Substance Group & REMG Entertainment are proud to present KiD CuDi live in concert at The Kool Haus on Saturday, November 28. Brooklyn-based rapper KiD CuDi first gained attention after the release of his debut mixtape A KiD named CuDi, released in collaboration with New York street wear brand 10.Deep. The stand out single "Day 'N' Nite" became a massive hit in 2008, peaking at number 3 on Billboard Hot 100 and ruling the U.K. Dance Tracks charts. Following the success of the single, CuDi caught the attention of Kanye West, and was recruited to lend his vocals on Kanye's 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak, singing with him on the track named "Welcome to Heartbreak", providing additional vocals on "Paranoid" and helping with songwriting on "Heartless". The same year CuDi signed with Kanye's G.O.O.D Music Label and performed at the 2008 VMAs along side Travis Barker and DJ AM. KiD CuDis music fuses alternative rock, hip-hop and occasionally R & B, to form feel-good and emotionally conscious records. His debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day was released in September 2009 and features guest spots from Kanye West, Common, Snoop Dogg, Ratatat, MGMT, Clipse, 88-Keys and Chip tha Ripper. After sampling Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" on the hit tune "Make Her Say" from his debut album, CuDi will be hitting to road with Lady Gaga herself, supporting her on The Monster Ball North American Tour, rolling into town this November. Adding to the deafening online buzz, CuDi has been tipped as an artist to watch in such authoritative print outlets as Rolling Stone, Vibe, The Source, Interview, and XXL. KiD CuDi with guests Keys N Krates and music by DJ Riccachet & DJ Thera-P (STF!) Saturday, November 28 2009 The Kool Haus (132 Queens Quay E.) Tickets are $27.50 (plus any additional fees) in advance at Ticketmaster, Rotate This, Soundscapes, Play De Record & LiveStock ** Tickets on sale Friday, November 6, 2009 @ 10 am ** All Ages, Doors at 9:00pm, show at 10:00pm www.remgentertainment.com www.thesubstancegroup.com

DELHI 2 DUBLIN - LIVE IN CONCERT - NOV 24 - LULA LOUNGE

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 24, 2009 to November 25, 2009
Location: LULA LOUNGE (1585 Dundas St. W, Toronto, Ontario)
REMG Entertainment is proud to present Delhi 2 Dublin live in concert at Lula Lounge on Tuesday, November 24. Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin is a group of five musicians who mash up electronica and world music, keeping it heavy on the Bhangra, Celtic and Dub flavours. Fusing tabla, fiddle, dhol, Punjabi vocals, and electric sitar with scorching electronic beats, the crew takes listeners on a wild ride through global sounds and synchronicities. A short history: In 2006, a couple of Punjabi guys walked into an Irish Pub where a hot fiddler was playing. After her set they shared some drinks, some thoughts, and lots of profanity. They became fast friends and decided to walk to a nearby warehouse to check out a DJ playing at an afterhours party. On the way, they noticed a Korean guy busking with his sitar outside of a 99 cent pizza place. Upon buying the sitar dude a slice they decided that he should just come and party with them too. He did. The DJ at the party ended up being pretty decent, so after his gig the group of four invited him to go eat. He went. The food was okay, the service sucked, and the rest is history. The band has played some of North America's biggest and best festivals including SXSW, Bumbershoot, Stern Grove, High Sierra Festival, Shambhala, Hillside, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and The Regina Folk Festival. In March 2009, they were awarded a BravoFACT! grant to film their first music video for the track Apples. They were also recently awarded the Western Canadian Music Award for Best World Music Recording, 2009. The band has been featured many times on CBC radio and were the subject of an hour long documentary on CBC TV; they have also been interviewed on BBC Radio 1 in the UK and on NPR in the US. The band is currently recording their second full length album while maintaining a busy touring schedule, traipsing around the globe, mashing beats and breaking strings - and basically having the time of their lives doing it. DELHI 2 DUBLIN Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St. W.) Tickets are $12.00 (plus any additional fees) in advance and available at Ticketmaster, Rotate This & Soundscapes 19+, Doors at 8:00pm, show at 9:00pm www.remgentertainment.com

Leonardo Galleries Annual Winter Group Show 2009/2010

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 5, 2009 to December 31, 1969
Location: Leonardo Galleries
Leonardo Galleries (Yorkville) showcases 21 accomplished artists participating in the Annual Winter Group Show 2009/2010, which features two focused exhibits. The first focused exhibit (Nov. 2-30) features four artists specializing in photography and digital art: Bret Culp (Gemini winner), Richard Bornemann (Canadian premier), John Long and Mira Zdjelar. The digital art and photography artist attended opening is on Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. The second focused exhibit (Dec. 1-Jan. 16) features painting, sculpting and print-media artists: Peter Adamson, Anne Barkley, George Barr, Bisa Bennett, Jane Burns, Scott Carruthers, Serafino Catallo, Peter Colbert, Brett Davis, Susan Donati, Ilya Gefter, Caroline Jonas, Bonnie King, Janet Lowry, Lena Shugar, Shirley Williams and Diana Yoo. This artist attended opening is on Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.

9th annual Heart of Fashion

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 22, 2009
Location: Bayview Village Shopping Centre
Bayview Village Shopping Centre and North York General Hospital present the 9th annual Heart of Fashion exclusive shopping event. On Sunday, November 22 from 6:30pm 9:30pm, experience four of the hautest international fashion destinations New York, London, Paris and L.A all under one roof. Proceeds will benefit Karen, Heather and Lynn Steinberg Breast Services at North York General Hospital. While traveling between the four themed fashion zones, attendees will delight in an evening of in-store discounts, gourmet food, a fashion show and a chance to win a trip for two to London, England valued at about $10,000. Tickets are $75 per person with this years proceeds going towards a vital piece of equipment to improve and ease genetic testing - a new Liquid Handler. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 416.756.6944 or visit www.heartoffashion.ca

PHOTORAMA 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 26, 2009 to December 31, 1969
Location: Gallery TPW
Affordable Art at Photorama 2009 Photorama 2009 features over 100 pieces of affordable contemporary Canadian art by both famous and soon-to-be famous artists. The events easy-going atmosphere invites first time buyers to browse the gallery while seasoned collectors can seek out hot new artists, including a new photograph by Edward Burtynsky. With most works priced below $600, this is one art sale you cant afford to miss. Avoid the crowd and gain exclusive pre-purchasing privileges at the Collector Members Preview on November 26th. Collector memberships can be purchased for $75 by contacting the gallery at photorama@gallerytpw.ca. Admission to Photorama from November 27 to December 5 is free. Gallery TPW is located at 56 Ossington Ave, www.gallerytpw.ca. PHOTORAMA 2009 Sale: November 27 to 28, December 1 to 5, Noon 5 pm Collectors Preview: Thursday, November 26, 6 9 pm Free Reception: Friday, November 27, 6 9 pm

The 2nd Annual Nujazz Festival

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Dates: November 12, 2009 to December 31, 1969
Location: Revival & El Mocambo
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 2nd Annual Nujazz Festival November 12-14 "2nd Annual NuJazz Festival puts jazz back on the dance floor map" November 4th, TORONTO ~ Nujazz Festival, November 12 - 14, 2009 at Revival and El Mocambo featuring Jazzanova (Germany), Nickodemus (NYC, USA), Robertson (Montreal) and Toronto's own Elizabeth Shepherd. They're joined by some of the most exciting live acts from Toronto, including ESCALATE!, Katie DuTemple and the Stay Toughs and The Jessica Stuart Few, Iniffa & The High Plains Drifters and local pioneers, DJs John Kong (Do Right!), Rollin' Cash (Hot Pie Records) and DJ gaDJet & Chico Pacheco (Soulwhat). This year's opening event celebrates CIUT 89.5fm's DJ Goldfinger and DJ Medicineman's 10-year anniversary of ground-breaking campus radio. The second night is a special intimate evening with the Women of Nujazz, featuring an all-star cast of Canada's finest female vocalists including Elizabeth Shepherd, Jessica Stuart, Katie DuTemple and Iniffa Edwards. The Festival ends with a not-to-be-missed event headlined by Jazzanova, considered one of the most important jazz/electronic projects of our time along with Montreal's Robertson (formerly known as Bullfrog), Do Right! Music Label Boss DJ John Kong and more. Interviews are currently available with artists Nickodemus, Elizabeth Shepherd, Jazzanova, Robertson, Jessica Stuart, Katie DuTemple, John Kong and festival artistic Director Jay Cleary. Artist News Nickodemus from the 2007 Apple ipod song - "Mi Swing Es Tropical" fame, has a new album out called SUN PEOPLE www.eslmusic.com/files/esl161promo.zip - download selected songs for review Elizabeth Shepherd on Central Canadian Tour previewing music from her upcoming album www.elizabethshepherd.com Jazzanova newest album "All the Things" (2008) received a 4.5 rating in All Music Guide. First Canadian appearance in over 2 years. Last Year's Nujazz Festival Quotes,Press & Links Astute promoter Jay Cleary has noted that theres a large opening in Toronto for a festival presenting jazz artists whod appeal to a younger club-going demographic for whom dusty Dixieland and boring big band jams have little relevance. - Tim Perlich - NOW MAGAZINE Spotlight on Nujazz Festival & Hypnotic Brass Ensemble http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=165982 While Toronto has seen its fair share of festivals focused on the funkier and more electronic side of contemporary jazz the Acid Jazz, Urban Rhythm and Jazz By Genre fests, for example Jay Cleary and his busy NuFunk promotions crew are showing us whats really good with their three-night, four-event Nujazz Festival... boasting a wicked assortment of local, national and international talent. - Denise Benson - EYE Magazine Spotlight on Nujazz Festival & Herbaliser http://www.eyeweekly.com/bestbets/article/45057 more... CP 24 Herbaliser at Nujazz Festival Review http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081114/081114_nu_jazz/20081114/?hub=CP24Entertainment Toronto Nujazz Festival Post Press http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=166054 Exclaim Herbaliser Review http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=128&csid2=33&fid1=35131 The official Festival website is www.nujazz.ca For publicity inquiries & music servicing requests, please contact: Jay Cleary, Right on! Media 416-877-4075 / jay@rightonmedia.ca **** The 2nd Annual Nujazz Festival Lineup & Ticket Information Thursday, November 12, 2009 NuJazz Festival Opening Party: Gold Medicine 10 Year Radio Show Anniversary of CIUT DJs Medicineman & Goldfinger Nickodemus (NYC, ESL Music) DJ Medicineman & DJ Goldfinger plus live guests ESCALATE! @ Revival Bar - 783 College Street (at Shaw) $12 Adv. $15 at the Door VIP TICKETS $20 available online only Friday, November 13th, 2009 The Women of NuJazz featuring: Elizabeth Shepherd Trio (Do Right!) Katie DuTemple and the Stay Toughs, Jessica Stuart Few, and more @ Revival Bar - 783 College Street (at Shaw) $12 Adv. $15 at the Door VIP TICKETS $20 available online only Saturday, November 14th, 2009 NuJazz Festival Gala Event Jazzanova (Sonar Kollectiv, Germany) DJ John Kong (Do Right!), Rollin' Cash (Hot Pie Records) with live guest Robertson (Montreal) plus opening set by DJ gaDJet with Live Percussion by Chico Pacheco hosted by Charles Lewis @ El Mocambo - 464 Spadina Ave. $15 Adv. $20 at the Door VIP TICKETS $30 available online only Full info at www.nujazz.ca Advance tickets: Slinky Music/Moog Audio (442 Queen St. W.) Soundscapes (572 College St.) Shanti Baba (546 Queen St. W.) Play De Record (357A Yonge St.) Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.) Sonic Temple (5165 Yonge St.) Online @ www.nufunk.ca or www.ticketweb.ca Festival Passes $25 available exclusively online. VIP Festival Passes $45 available exclusively online. The NuJazz Festival is made possible by the support of our friends and community partners Presenters NuFunk, Music Stylist, Do Right! Music Media Sponsors EYE, CIUT 89.5 fm, FUSICOLOGY, Canclone, Center for Enjoyment of Music Community Sponsors Sonicbids, soulwhat, Tribe.ca, Moog Audio, Right On Media For mor info please contact: -- Jay Cleary, Producer/Publicst Right On! Media 270 Augusta Ave. Unit 2 Toronto, ON. Canada M5T 2L9 Cell: +1 (416) 877-4075 Office: +1 (416) 929-7285 Fax: +1 (647) 439-1581 www.rightonmedia.ca

Intensive Care (Mtl) @ Rancho Relaxo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 19, 2009
Location: Rancho Relaxo
Album release in Toronto ! http://www.intensivecareband.com

Is Your Love Supernatural?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: November 13, 2009
Location: Gallery 1313
Gallery 1313 and In My Bed Magazine present a night of readings and performances of erotica on the theme of sex and the supernatural.

Electric Youth (presented by the Clean Train Student Coalition

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Date: December 4, 2009
Location: Queen's Park
On December 4th at 1:00 p.m. the Clean Train Student Coalition and its supporters will gather at Queen's Park to deliver 20,000 signatures to the provincial government demanding the usage of electric trains in the proposed West Toronto rail corridor. Expect to see speeches, participate in activities and come out to support a diesel-free future!