House of Marley Canada Launch

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I came across the footage for the House of Marley Canadian Launch, at the Ultra Supper Club, back in October.  House of Marley joined forces with Non-Profit Youth Organization Music Counts to produce the event.  It seems a good time was had by all. In attendance were Rita Marley, Rohan Marley, Sharon Marley and Bob Marley’s grandchildren, Donisha, Daniel & Joseph.   Here in Canada you can purchase Marley headphones through future-shop.

The Legend lives on!

We’re jammin’, I wanna jam it wid you, We’re jammin’,  jammin, And I hope you like jammin’ too.

The Gift of Music The Gift of Giving

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It’s that time of year again. Can you believe it? Next month is Christmas, the season of giving and as usual, I’m in no way, shape or form, ready for it. However, the Gift of Music team Kid Kut, Darling Nicky and Ivplay, sure are.  The second annual Gift of Music Fundraiser, takes place on Thursday Dec 8th 2011, at the Hard Rock Cafe (259 Yonge Street at Dundas) and will surely be a night of entertainment and exceptional talent.  The event,  in support of Music Counts Canada, promises to give you a night filled with live performances by a star-studded roster of artists that have made an impact on the Canadian music industry, and share their love of music.

The 2011 Gift of Music is hosted by Canadian Hip-Hop legend Michie “Badgal” Mee with special live performances by Andreena Mill, Divine Brown, Slakah the Beatchild, August Rigo, A-GAME, Rich Kidd, Ms Paige, Shi Wisdom, Omar Lunan, Shaun Boothe, contemporary violinist Yosvani with appearances from several surprise guests. An after party will follow with music by three of Toronto’s top rated DJs: Canada’s Most Versatile – Jester, 2011 Stylus Rated NEXT DJ of the Year DJ Rych Kydd and DJ Ononymous of 105.5 CHRY.

Once again 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Music Counts Canada. The 2010 event accumulated approximately $5000.00 from ticket sales, a silent auction (still have the blackberry bold that I won last year!) and raffle.

Don’t forget to check out this star-studded event in support of a great cause! Will see you there.  Check out pics from last year’s event…

WHAT: The 2nd Annual “Gift of Music”
(benefiting MusiCounts)
WHERE: The Hard Rock Cafe, Toronto
WHEN: December 8, 2011 (doors open at 8pm)
WHO: Presented by Kid Kut | IV Play |Darling Nicky
HOST: Michie “Badgal” Mee
MUSIC: Andreena Mill, Divine Brown, Slakah
the Beatchild, August Rigo, A-GAME, Rich Kidd, Ms Paige, Shi
Wisdom, Omar Lunan, Shaun Boothe, Yosvani and MORE!
DJS: Jester, DJ Rych Kydd and DJ O-nonymous
TIX: $15 ADVANCED at www.ticketgateway.com
$20 at the Door

Bay Street’s Art Gallery

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I say this always, Toronto is such a great place to live and filled with so much culture. Now some places to take in such culture may not be as easy to find. That is the case of the Bay Street WORK-shop Gallery located at the Bay Street Subway Station. An unusual place for an art gallery.

The gallery (pretty easy to miss if you’re not looking) has been open since February 2010 but the  STITCHES: Suzhou Fast Forward exhibit is the first public exhibition to be held in the space.

STITCHES features seven pieces of silk embroidery from the Zhou XueQing Embroidery Art Center in Suzhou, China. The exhibit invited a small group of architects, artists, designers, and inventors to create original works.

The Workshop Gallery will be open to the public from October 26th 2011 to February 18th 2012.

Photographer Javier Lovera Shoots for Plaid Magazine

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One of the many perks of running this blog, is that I’m lucky enough to view the works of some of Canadian’s well known photographers. I stopped by creative agency Hermann & Audrey on Friday and Photographer Javier Lovera recently did a shoot for beauty magazine Plaid Magazine.   At first glance I thought he had the poor girl (Sutherland Model Heidi Dyck) sticking her head through a makeshift white wall. Of course I was wayyyy off…the effect uses a material called foam core. like I said he’s the creative mind….not I.  Good Sunday visuals, enjoy!

a couple of my favourite spreads from a beauty story I shot with hair and makeup artist Dee Daly (Judy Inc) and Heidi Dyck (Sutherland Models).  Heidi was so patient during this session. I had her face sticking out and through pieces of foam core, which were cut to measure and were quite restrictive and someone might say a bit claustrophobic. Dee and her fully trusted me, which is important to me. I find this trust liberating.      Javier Lovier

 

See Hermann & Audrey  2011 Contact Exhibit.

Sneaker Pimps Tour Footage

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T.O. rapper Blake Carrington (who I swear is hype on life itself…lol) was part of the Sneaker Pimps Tour…Cali version…back in September. The tour also featured The Game and artist Rich Hill. The Game’s favourite sneaker…Jordan’s…..what else *shoulder shrugs*

Sneaker Pimps is the worlds largest touring sneaker hip-hop lifestyle exhibition featuring over 1500 pairs of rare, limited edition, vintage, celebrity signed, artists collaborated sneakers and a collection of sneaker inspired artwork, fashion and photography. The tour also features live street art installations, live skateboarding demonstrations, street basketball competitions and live hip-hop and rock performances by some of the world’s foremost recording artists

The Sneaker Pimps Tour was founded in Sydney, Australia by Peter Fahey and has traveled to more than 60 cities world-wide and put on over 200 shows since 2003….read more.

Shout to Blake Carrington for doing his thing and representing T.O.!