BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Renowned Australian actor and producer Cate Blanchett will be honoured at the 2024 TIFF Tribute Awards as the recipient of the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award. Blanchett will also participate in an In Conversation With… event, offering audiences an intimate look into the two-time Academy Award winner’s illustrious career. A trailblazer in advocating for greater representation and […]
GLIMPSES FROM MARKHAM TALENT OPEN CASTING CALL – SEMI FINALS-JUNE 22-23, 2024
MARKHAM, ON: JUNE 27, 2024: The 2nd season of the Markham Talent Open Casting Call, presented by Green City Communities, showcased their semi-finals in the city of Markham where a diverse array of performing artists competed for the finals. Two full days with over 150 performing artists, including actors, models, singers, dancers, and freestylers, recognized […]
MARKHAM TALENT ANNOUNCES PERFORMING ARTISTS SEMI-FINAL WINNERS
BY ROHAN RAI, MARKHAM: The 2nd season of the Markham Talent Open Casting Call, presented by Green City Communities, showcased their semi-finals in the city of Markham where a diverse array of performing artists competed for the finals. Two full days with over 150 performing artists, including actors, models, singers, dancers, and freestylers, recognized exceptional […]
TORONTO, FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Toronto pulsates with energy, boasting diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive charm. Exploring these neighborhoods is a must, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the city. Thanks to Toronto’s multiculturalism, food festivals reign supreme, drawing crowds to events like Taste of Danforth, Momo Fest, Taste of Little Italy, […]
MARKHAM TALENT 2024 INVITES ONTARIO’S PERFORMING ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT
BY ROHAN RAI, MARKHAM: After the huge success of the 2023 inauguralMarkham Talent (www.markhamtalent.ca), the Open Casting Call is back again this year, in partnership with the Markham Arts Council (www.markhamartscouncil.com). All performing artists including singers, songwriters, musicians, dancers, actors, models and other entertainers are invited to submit their talent to compete in the 2024 […]
Markham’s Inaugural Spring Festival Concert heralds the Lunar New Year
By Staff Reporter, Toronto: The first ever official inaugural Markham Spring Festival Concert was held to mark the newly proclaimed Chinese Heritage Month and the Chinese Lunar New Year. Organized by the Markham Arts Council and the City of Markham, the Markham Spring Festival Concert welcomed the Year of the Dragon and celebrated diversity while […]
FIRST EVER SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERT TO BE CELEBRATED IN MARKHAM
BY STAFF REPORTER, MARKHAM: The first ever official inaugural Markham Spring Festival concert is being held in February to mark the newly proclaimed Chinese Heritage Month and the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Organized by the Markham Arts Council, the Markham Spring Festival Concert will be held on February 25, 2024 at 7 […]
Parag Ray to present a Magical Evening of Ghazals and Sufi Music
BY MANSI M., TORONTO: Parag Ray, a disciple of Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan, is all set to perform at the Aga Khan Museum in January. Khwahish, a magical evening of Ghazal and Sufi music is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, promises to transport audiences to a realm of divine melodies and poetic […]
A true tale of Resilience and Courage in Journey through Captivity
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: In her gripping book, Journey Through Captivity, author Sheela Sheth recounts the gripping tale of abduction during the Ethiopian Famine of 1983. The narrative unfolds over 49 days of captivity, revealing reflections, reactions and revelations that transform lives of displaced refugees. It vividly portrays Ethiopia’s evolution across three regimes while exploring the intricate dynamics between […]
AMERICAN FICTION WINS THE 2023 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT TIFF
The 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that took place from September 7 -17, 2023 announced American Fiction as the TIFF 2023 People Choice Award. Directed by Cord Jefferson, Jeffry Wright stars in the film’s adaptation of Percival Everett’s Erasure, a satire about marginalized voices and a portrait of an artist forced to re-examine […]
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