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LIVE OR ONLINE | Jun 1 to Sep 7, 2023 ● 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Stratton Soloists. Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Op.48; Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Op.22; Samuel Bisson: Elegy (world premiere); and music by The Beatles, Elton John, and film soundtracks. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/presale-2023/. Presale now on. Wednesday August 16 ● 3:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. An Evening With Tony Orlando. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. Also Aug 15(3pm), 16(8:30pm) 18(8:30pm). Thursday August 17 ● 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Mishabooz’s Realm. Music by Andrew Balfour. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio.com/event/ mishaaboozs-realm-aug-17. .50. Also Aug 19. Saturday August 19 ● 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Mishabooz’s Realm. Music by Andrew Balfour. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio.com/event/ mishaaboozs-realm-aug-19. .50. Also Aug 17. ● 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Kane Brown: Drunk or Dreaming Tour. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www. ticketmaster.ca. . Monday August 21 ● 12:15: Music Mondays. Jesse Dietschi Trio: Gradient. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ( suggested). ● 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Homecoming! Various opera and musical selections. Highlands Opera Studio alumni. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio.com/event/ homecoming-hos-alumni-concert. .50. Tuesday August 22 ● 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Train. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877- 833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. . ● 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Masquerade Night. Masks of all types are welcome. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/presale-2023/. Presale now on. Thursday August 24 ● 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. L’elisir d’amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio. com/event/lelisir-damore-the-elixir-of-loveby -gaetano-donizetti-aug-24. .50. Also Aug 26(7:30pm), 27(2pm), 28(7:30pm). ● 8:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel. Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theatre, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877- 833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. . Saturday August 26 ● 4:00: Whistling Gardens. A Garden Walk – Arcady Summer Concert & Silent Auction. Ronald Beckett, conductor. 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville. Tickets: info@arcady.ca or 519- 428-3185 or in person at Whistling Gardens’ Garden Centre. Tickets include a same-day pass to the botanical gardens and fountain shows. ; (under 18). ● 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. L’elisir d’amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio. com/event/lelisir-damore-the-elixir-of-loveby -gaetano-donizetti-aug-26. .50. Also Aug 24(7:30pm), 27(2pm), 28(7:30pm). ● 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Joss Stone: 20 Years of Soul. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. . Sunday August 27 ● 2:00: Highlands Opera Studio. L’elisir d’amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio. com/event/lelisir-damore-the-elixir-of-loveby -gaetano-donizetti-aug-27. .50. Also Aug 24(7:30pm), 26(7:30pm), 28(7:30pm). ● 2:30: Leith Summer Festival. La Fiamatta Piano Duo. Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith. http://www.roxytheatre.ca or 519-371-2833. . ● 7:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Patti Labelle. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877- 833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. . Monday August 28 ● 12:15: Music Mondays. Heart to Heart. Beethoven: Eight Variations on a Theme by Waldstein; Alice Ho: Heart to Heart; Schubert: Lebensstürme in A D.947; John Corigliano: Gazebo Dances. La Fammiata Piano Duo: Linda Ruan and Charissa Vandikas. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598- 4521 X223 or www.musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@gmail.com. PWYC ( suggested). ● 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. L’elisir d’amore. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Highlands Opera Studio 2023 professional program participants,. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. www.highlandsoperastudio. com/event/lelisir-damore-the-elixir-of-loveby -gaetano-donizetti-aug-28. .50. Also Aug 24(7:30pm), 26(7:30pm), 27(2pm). Friday September 1 ● 8:00: Intersection Music & Arts Festival. William Basinski with Special Guest Kuuma. St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave. Tickets and more info TBA. Saturday September 2 ● 2:00: Intersection Music & Arts Festival. All-day Music Marathon. Featuring local and visiting contemporary and experimental music performers, installation artists and vendors. Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St. E. Tickets and more info TBA. Free. ● 7:30: Tilman Lewis. Lewis / Furlong / Perera / Swankey. Tilman Lewis, cello; Andrew Furlong, double-bass; Nilan Perera, guitar; Laura Swankey, voice. Tranzac Club, Southern Cross Lounge, 292 Brunswick Ave. ● 8:00: Fallsview Casino Resort. Rod Stewart. 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877- 833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. From 5. Monday September 4 ● 12:15: Music Mondays. Intercâmbio: Brazilian and Canadian Works for Trumpets. Schafer: Aubade and Nocturne from Wolf 3030 Dundas West 3030 Dundas St. W. 416-769-5736 3030dundaswest.com A large, airy space that plays hosts to concerts, events, and more, 3030 Dundas is home to a wide variety of music and a topnotch Trinidadian-Canadian food menu. Burdock 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033 burdockto.com A sleek music hall with exceptional sound and ambience, featuring a draft list of housemade brews. BSMT 254 254 Landsdowne Ave. 416-801-6325 bsmt254.com A cozy music venue with an underground vibe, BSMT 254 has a wide variety of shows, from jazz to hip-hop to DJ nights. Cameron House 408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811 thecameron.com An intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages. Capone’s Cocktail Lounge 1573 Bloor St. W. 416-534-7911 caponestoronto.com A self-described perfect marriage of an intimate cocktail den and comfortable neighbourhood bar, with live music Wednesday through Sunday. Castro’s Lounge 2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272 castroslounge.com Featuring an ever-changing selection of specialty beers, Castro’s hosts a variety of local live music acts, including bluegrass, jazz, rockabilly, and alt-country. MAINLY CLUBS Music; Lavallé: Méditation; Cait Nishimura: Golden Hour; José Ursicino da Silva: Duda from Suite Recife; Santana Gomes: Andante e Bolero. Aaron Hodgson, trumpet; Nikola Locatelli, trumpet. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521 X223 or www. musicmondays.ca or musicmondayscs@ gmail.com. PWYC ( suggested). ● 2:00: University of Toronto. Labour Day Carillon Recital. Dr. Minako Uchino, carillon. Soldiers’ Tower, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-3845 or www.alumni. utoronto.ca/soldierstower. Free. Outdoor event, rain or shine. Seating available. Thursday September 7 ● 7:30: Fallsview Casino Resort. Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray with Special Guests Tonic & Fastball. Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls. 1-877-833-3110 or www.ticketmaster.ca. C’est What 67 Front St. E. 416-867-9499 cestwhat.com A haven for those who appreciate real cask ale, draught beer from local Ontario breweries, and live music. Drom Taberna 458 Queen St. W. 647-748-2099 dromtaberna.com A heartfelt homage to the lands that stretch from the Baltic to the Balkans to the Black Sea, with a wide variety of music. Emmet Ray, The 924 College St. 416-792-4497 theemmetray.com A whisky bar with a great food menu, an everchanging draft list, and live jazz, funk, folk and more in the back room. Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 grossmanstavern.com One of the city’s longest-running live music venues, and Toronto’s self-described “Home of the Blues.” Hirut Cafe and Restaurant 2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560 hirut.ca A major destination for delicious and nutritious Ethiopian cuisine, with monthly jazz residencies and jam sessions. Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The Hugh’s Room 296 Broadview Ave. 416-533-5483 hughsroom.com A dedicated listening room with an intimate performing space, great acoustics, and an attentive audience. 46 | Summer 2023 thewholenote.com
MAINLY CLUBS Ongoing, On Demand & Other Jazz Bistro, The 251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299 jazzbistro.ca In an historic location, Jazz Bistro features great food, a stellar wine list, and world-class jazz musicians in airy club environs. Jazz Room, The Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565 kwjazzroom.com A welcoming music venue dedicated to the best in jazz music presentations, and home to the Grand River Jazz Society, which presents regular series throughout the year. Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307 lula.ca Toronto’s mecca for salsa, jazz, afro-Cuban, and world music, with Latin dance classes and excellent food and drinks. Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club 951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440 manhattans.ca An independently owned neighbourhood restaurant boasting a unique dining experience that features live music almost every night of the week. Mezzetta Restaurant 681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687 mezzettarestaurant.com With a cozy atmosphere and a menu of Middle-Eastern cuisine, Mezzetta hosts music on Wednesday evenings. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833 themonarchtavern.com With a café/cocktail bar on the main floor and a pub with microbrews upstairs, Monarch Tavern regularly hosts indie, rock, and other musical genres on its stage. Old Mill, The 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641 oldmilltoronto.com The Home Smith Bar: With a stone-lined room and deep, plus seating, the Home Smith Bar provides elevated pub food and cocktails along with straightahead live jazz. Oud and the Fuzz, The 21 Kensington Ave. 647-283-9136 theoudandthefuzz.ca An Armenian bar and live music venue, The Oud and the Fuzz features an excellent menu of Armenian food, inventive cocktails, and a rotating cast of top-notch musicians. Pamenar Café 268 Augusta Ave. 416-840-0501 http://cafepamenar.com Café by day, bar by night, Pamenar serves some of the best coffee and cocktails in the city, with a rotating cast of musicians playing both recurring gigs and one-off shows. Pilot Tavern, The 22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716 thepilot.ca With over 75 years around Yonge and Bloor, the Pilot is a multi-level bar that hosts live jazz on Saturday afternoons. Poetry Jazz Café 1078 Queen St West. poetryjazzcafe.com A sexy, clubby space, Poetry hosts live jazz, hip-hop, and DJs nightly in its new home on Queen Street West. Reposado Bar & Lounge 136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474 reposadobar.com A chic, low-light bar with top-shelf tequila, Mexican tapas, and live music. Reservoir Lounge, The 52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887 reservoirlounge.com Toronto’s self-professed original swingjazz bar and restaurant, located in a historic speakeasy near St. Lawrence Market, with live music four nights a week. Rev, La 2848 Dundas St. W. 416-766-0746 https://larev.ca La Rev offers their guests an authentic taste of comida casera (Mexican homestyle-cooking), and a welcoming performance space featuring some of Toronto’s most talented musicians Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475 therex.ca With over 60 shows per month of Canadian and international groups, The Rex is Toronto’s longestrunning jazz club, with full bar and kitchen menu. Sauce on Danforth 1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376 sauceondanforth.com With Victorian lighting, cocktails, and an extensive tap and bottle list, Sauce on Danforth has live music Tuesday through Saturday (and sometimes Sunday). The Senator Winebar 249 Victoria St 416 364-7517 thesenator.com An intimate, upscale French-inspired bistro with live music serving hearty, delicious comfort food alongside a curated selection of wine and cocktails. Smokeshow BBQ and Brew 744 Mt. Pleasant Rd 416-901-7469 Smokeshowbbqandbrew.com A laid-back venue with an emphasis on barbecue and beer, Smokeshow hosts cover artists and original music Thursday through Sunday, with Bachata lessons on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays. Tranzac 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137 tranzac.org A community arts venue dedicated to supporting, presenting, and promoting creative and cultural activity in Toronto, with live shows in multiple rooms every day of the week. COMPETITIONS ● Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. CCC Toronto International Music Festival 2023. Registration: May 10-Aug 7. Festival dates: Sep 10-15, 17-20. Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony: Nov 12. For more information, visit www.ccctimf.org. IN-PERSON GROUPS ● Jun 04 2:00: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). TEMPO TEA and Fundraiser. TEMPO members and friends play their own favourite music on their favourite instruments. Chance to purchase recorders, early music scores, art works, and more. Cash, cheques and etransfers accepted. Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. Grace Church onthe-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. PWYC. Tax receipt for donations of or more. LECTURES & SYMPOSIA ● Jul 4-7. University of Toronto. Choral Conducting Symposium. Dr. Jamie Hillman, Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting, University of Toronto; Dr. Felicia Barber, Associate Professor of Choral Conducting, Adjunct, Yale University; Dr. Darryl Edwards, Professor, Voice Studies, University of Toronto; Dr. Joy Lee, Collaborative Pianist, University of Toronto. For information, visit www.UofT. me/conducting. LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES ● Choralairs. Welcoming singers in all voice parts as they resume in-person rehearsals (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905- 731-8416 or choralairs@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.com. ● Chorus York, Richmond Hill. Welcoming singers in all voice parts, with masks & COVID safety protocols. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church (Wallace Hall). 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Please contact Mary-Lou at 905-884-7922 if you wish to sit in on a rehearsal. Check out our website www.choruyork.ca for more information about the choir. ● Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730. ● North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com. ● Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. Welcoming all string players (especially viola, cello, bass). Rehearsals are Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at the Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. (Bathurst/Sheppard). Come sit in on a rehearsal as we prepare for our June season finale, with works by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams, Warlock, and more. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details. Check out our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra. com for more information. ONLINE FILM SCREENINGS ● Jun 04 2:30: Opera Sustenida. Il trovatore: The Movie - Online Premiere. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Stephanie DeCiantis, soprano (Leonora); Hassab Anami, tenor (Manrico); Andrew Tees, baritone (Conte di Luna); Monica Zerbe, mezzo (Azucena); Dylan Wright, bass (Ferrando); Tonatiuh Abrego, tenor (Ruiz); Daniella Theresia, mezzo (Inez); Ivan Jovanovic, piano; Suzanne Yeo, music director; Stephanie DeCiantis, stage director, video filming, video editor. www.opera-sustenida. com/trovatore. . Available Jun 4-Jul 5. ONLINE MUSICAL THEATRE ● Musical Stage Company/Canadian Stage. Kelly v. Kelly. Book by Sara Farb. Music & Lyrics by Britta Johnson. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. www.canadianstage.com. From . From May 26 to Jun 18. Start times vary. ● Shaw Festival. Gypsy. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Jay Turvey, stage director; Paul Sportelli, music director; Genny Sermonia, choreographer. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-onthe-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www. shawfest.com. From . May 10 to Oct 7. ● Theatre Myth Collective. Inge(new) – In Search of a Musical. Music by Rosalind Mills. Lyrics by Julia Appleton. Book & Additional Lyrics by Evan Tsitsias. Tracy Michailidis, Astrid Van Wieren, Cory O’Brien and Elora Joy Sarmiento, performers; Evan Tsitsias, director; Kieren MacMillan, music director. Red Sandcastle, 922 Queen St. E. Tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/events/43966 or www.redsandcastletheatre.com/tickets. From May 24 to Jun 4 every evening at 8pm, with 2:30pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. ● TYT Theatre. A Year with Frog and Toad the Musical. Music by Robert and Willie Reale. Recommended for ages 4-11 and their families. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tickets.ticketwise. com/event/year-with-frog-and-toad or 555-555-5555. From . Runs from Jul 8 to Aug 20. Dates and times vary. ● TYT Theatre. Rainbow Fish the Musical. Music by Belinda Foo. Recommended for Family Audiences. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tickets.ticketwise.com/event/rainbow-fish-musical. From . Runs Jul 22-Aug 20. Dates and times vary. ONGOING EVENTS ● Mix 669. Beyond the B-side: Open Mic @ The Mix 669. Adam Golding, host. 669 College St. 647-909-2109. cover. Weekly on Wed at 7pm. ONLINE EVENTS ● Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting thewholenote.com Summer 2023 | 47
