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DiverCITY #5: In The Name Of Charity

Nana — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:43:36 -0500

When you're able, raising money can be fun. STAND Canada hosts its first Cocktails For A Cause event in Yorkville to help end genocide in Darfur, Sudan. I also went to the fourth annual A Benefit For WaterCan at the Steam Whistle Brewery, where MTV veejay Nicole Holness and model Stacey McKenzie were in attendance. Both were part of a soon-to-be-aired WaterCan public service announcement.

DiverCITY #4: Jewish Films & Micro-Lending in South Africa

Nana — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:29:51 -0500

On this podcast we have falafels, beer and Chinese noodles at the opening night of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival. Then we head over to the Lend To End [Poverty] fundraiser to learn about micro-lending to women in South Africa, where the effects of apartheid continue to hinder progress.

There were also a couple of surprise guests - Ben Mulroney of CTV's Canadian Idol and Evan Solomon, host of CBC News: Sunday.

The Arts Now: Who's Your Dada

Ella — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:49:18 -0500

The Arts Now has gone to video! After a short hiatus, Amil & I bring you a special video edition of the Arts Now. It's short and sweet featuring an interview with Sasha Von Bon Bon from the Scandelles who talked to us about her latest burlesque show Who's Your Dada running from Jan 23 - Feb 9 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

Warning: Nudity and silly sex talk.

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moviesTO #100: Hot Fun in the Winter Time

andreanene — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:38:11 -0500

This week I celebrate the 100th episode of moviesTO with Juliette Vincent the Executive Manager of the Brazil Film Fest of Toronto . Ginga, The Year My Parents Went on Vacation and Antonia are just some of the films at this year's event.

Also on this week's podcast:

* Director Barry Polterman talks about TV legend Charles Nelson Reilly and his film The Life of Reilly
* Win a pair of tickets to Life of Reilly at the Bloor Cinema
* Win a complimentary pass to a film of your choice at The Brazil Film Fest

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moviesTO #99: Around The World in 5 Days

andreanene — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:17:14 -0500

On this week's podcast, I speak to the director of the Diaspora Film Festival Shahram Tabe.

Also on this week's podcast:

* Dion Conflict, curator of the Conflict Archives talks about his no-format film festival's latest screening Hunka Junk 5

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Arts Now Podcast #30

Ella — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:00:38 -0500

This week Amil took the mic and interviewed the artists from Xspace Gallery's latest show Found and Crafted - Explorations in Furniture.

Had I been able to be in the studio that day, I would have totally plugged Heather Goodchild's upcoming show at the Katherine Mulherin Gallery, opening this Thursday and told everyone to check out the Block on the Spot Event at the Theatre Centre, Friday November 30th. It's an art party/cabaret featuring a visual art, contemporary dance and performance art mash up that will become a wicked dance party DJed by artist Ulysses DeCastellanos, word has it to bring your bathing suits. Last year's event turned into a pretty wild night and will end promptly at 1am, doors open at 7:30pm.

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The Arts Now is a weekly podcast all about the Toronto arts scene hosted by Ella Cooper & Amil Niazi.

moviesTO #98: Examining Dark Matter

andreanene — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:53:43 -0500

On this week's podcast, I speak to director Chen Shi-Zheng about his debut film Dark Matter which screens as part of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival .

Also on this week's podcast:

* blogTO film Writer, Matt Brown stops by to talk about the One Minute Film and Video Festival
* Win a pair of tickets to Mobifest

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Arts Now Podcast #29

Ella — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:40:05 -0500

This week Amil and I got back in the studio to talk about some of the great art exhibitions happening around the city, including a beautiful show by Olena Kassian going on at the Mittica Gallery and Kent Monkman's exhibitions at MOCCA and the ROM.

We enjoyed two great interviews with Ana Serrano the Director & Founder of the CFC Media Lab, plus we also spoke to contemporary dancer Susie Burpee and choreographer Serge Bennethan about how Japanese anime has influenced their latest performance called Manga happening at Harbourfront Centre's Enwave Theatre opening November 22.

This week's podcast is sponsored by the CFC Media Lab.

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The Arts Now is a weekly podcast all about the Toronto arts scene hosted by Ella Cooper & Amil Niazi.

Contact us with feedback, upcoming shows or anything in between at artsnow [at] blogto.com

Photo of Susie Burpee and Linnea Swan taken by Ella Cooper.

moviesTO # 97: The World of Reel Asian

andreanene — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:46:22 -0500

On this week's podcast, editor Elaine Chang talks about Reel Asian: Asian Canada on Screen the first anthology of its kind that focuses on the independent Asian film community in Canada.

Also on this week's podcast:

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival Programming Manager, Heather Keung drops by to discuss this year's line-up. Justin Lin's Finishing the Game, Getting Home and closing night Sakuran are just some of the highlights.

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moviesTO #96: Bruce McDonald Unfragmented

andreanene — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:47:24 -0500

On this week's podcast, an exclusive interview with Bruce McDonald. The director talks about his latest film The Tracey Fragments, why he likes working with musicians and confirms some rumored film projects.

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Arts Now Podcast #28

Ella — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:17:55 -0500

This week Amil & I had a great show talking about everything from Halloween costumes, to the Toronto International Art Fair, the Hysteria Festival and more.

We enjoyed two really interesting interviews. One with Jason Goodman, who is both CFC Media Lab Alumni and president of Cieo Creative a new interactive toy company that grew out of a group project initially created at the CFC.

Plus Malgorzata Nowacka, Artistic Director & Choreographer of The Chimera Project came into the talk to us about her piece in this weeks Hysteria Festival North America's largest multi-disciplinary showcase of work by women that is happening at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre through til November 3rd.

This week's podcast is sponsored by the CFC Media Lab.

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The Arts Now is a weekly podcast all about the Toronto arts scene hosted by Ella Cooper & Amil Niazi.

moviesTO #95: Muscles and Madness

andreanene — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:23:10 -0500

On this week's podcast, I speak with Bryan Friedman, director of The Bodybuilder and I.

Also on this week's podcast:
* Nisha Pahuja, Programming Coordinator of The Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival drops by to talk about this year's lineup.
* Win a pair of tickets to a promo screening of P2

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Photo from amer.ayad on Flickr

moviesTO #94: Women Behind The Lens

andreanene — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:49:52 -0500

On this week's podcast, I speak with Leslie Ann Cole of the Female Eye about a special event honoring feminist filmmaking and the legendary Studio D.

Also on this week's podcast:
* Director, Barri Cohen talks about her Planet in Focus documentary Toxic Trespass.
* Festival Manager of Mobifest, Carla Nolan drops by to discuss this year's event.

This week's podcast is sponsored by the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film and Video festival

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Photo from amer.ayad on Flickr

Arts Now Podcast #27

Ella — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:20:30 -0500

On this week's show, SLS Singing teacher, Brandon Brophy, joined me on the mic in place of Amil. We talked about upcoming shows like the Kaeja's MADance Screen Salon at the Drake Hotel Friday October 26 and Clay and Paper Theatre's upcoming Halloween procession Night of Dread October 27 at Dufferin Grove Park.

We enjoyed an interview with choreographer and dancer Laurence Lemieux from the acclaimed dance company Coleman & Lemieux, who talked about her upcoming show Interiors premiering at the Harbourfrontcentre Enwave Theatre from Oct 25 - 27, shows at 8pm.

This week's podcast is sponsored by the CFC Media Lab.

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The Arts Now is a weekly podcast all about the Toronto arts scene hosted by Ella Cooper & Amil Niazi.

Image -Laurence & Juliette Lemieux

Toronto Independent Music Podcast #83

Rajiv — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:19:12 -0500

TIM #83 is here! Fall is starting to get chilly, I have already worn my wool mitts/scarf for the first time this season. This week we feature an interview with Five Blank Pages, who are celebrating the release of their new full-length Last Blush, in stores Tuesday!

Featuring:

Under City Lights by Steve Puchalski/Deromantic
I Forgot My Sunglasses by The Micronite Filters
Dry Eyes by Five Blank Pages
Acquaintances by Five Blank Pages
Debbie by Architecture In Helsinki

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Submit your music to the Toronto Independent Music podcast.