Music lover’s rejoice and save the date! The 17th annual Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival is on the Danforth from Feb 22-24. The festival is a mid-winter, weather-proof event intended for all ages. Everyone is invited to come out to fun-filled evenings for the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots […]
By LUANNE PUCCI Music festivals are always so much fun no matter the season, and there’s nothing more warming than gathering with friends and neighbours at local pubs on a winter weekend, to enjoy the sweet sounds of the blues. For two great nights on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23, the fourth annual […]
By KASY PERTAB Cinespace Film Studios announced they will be signing with Netflix for a multi-year lease to expand its film and television production space. The film studio company will be expanding inside the Marine Terminal 51 and the Cruise Ship Terminal, both of which are owned by PortsToronto and located in Toronto’s Port Lands. […]
By KASY PERTAB A local photographer has recently opened a gallery show that is being held in Millerton, New York. Johanna Lindsay grew up in the Beach area and has had a passion for photography ever since she could remember. Now, her career has taken off where she showcases her work in her new home, […]
The World of Music East Toronto concert series is presenting the Al Qahwa ensemble in performance on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Michael Garron Hospital in East York. The concert will take place from noon to 12:45 in the Mortimer lobby of the hospital, which is located at 825 Coxwell Ave. Al Qahwa will play original […]
By KASY PERTAB Crow’s Theatre has announced that Sherrie Johnson will be joining the team as their new executive director. The performing arts theatre located on Carlaw Avenue officially welcomes Johnson into her new position on Feb. 11. She will be joining artistic director Chris Abraham at the theatre. In a recent press release, Crow’s […]
Carin Redman is hosting a show called Jazz Pop Soul at Barrio on Queen, 884 Queen St. E. on Friday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 11 p.m. Carin Redman has lived in the Beach for more than 20 years, and has been a professional singer for about 25 years. She’s performed in the Beaches Jazz […]
Mortar and Pestle Productions presents Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit at the Gerrard Art Space this month. Evening performances will be held on Feb. 7, 8 and 9, and Feb. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. Matinee performances are slated for Saturday Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. No Exit is a French […]
The In Line Six rockabilly trio will be playing their home turf, returning to Salty Dog Bar and Grill, on Sunday, Feb. 10. Two members of the band are longtime east end residents. Beach Hill resident Steve Good, leader and upright bassist, said, “I have lived in the east end all my life. I was […]
By RUSHANTHI KESUNATHAN Local indie band the Mamals, which has its roots among residents of The Pocket neighbourhood in the Jones Avenue and Gerrard Street area, released its self-titled EP on Jan. 25. The Mamals were started in a basement by husband and wife James and Mary Boyd when the duo started writing songs together. […]
