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#AC10 Field Trip Music & Arts Festival

Old Fort York and Garrison Common in #Toronto is the venue for the 10th Year Anniversary of renowned independent music company Arts & Crafts with a concert headlined by Broken Social Scene and JUNO award winner Feist. The festival will start at noon on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and tickets are available online at FieldTripLife.com. Early bird tickets available for $55 on January 16 with full price tickets going on sale for $75 on January 18, families are encouraged to attend and kids get free entrance.

The 10 year milestone, designated AC10, of Arts & Crafts Productions will be celebrated with a series of events that encompass music, fashion, photography and literature with the inaugural Field Trip Festival being the first. The artists will appear on two stages curated by Arts & Crafts roster of artists such as Bloc Party, Timber Timbre, Hayden, Cold Specks, Ra Ra Riot, Trust, The Darcys, Jason Collett, Zeus, Gold & Youth, Still Life and many more.

The influential and independent music service company was begun by Jeffrey Remedios and Kevin Drew in 2003. Their first release was Broken Social Scene's 'You Forget It in People' album and the company provides a record label, artist management, merchandising and publishing.

“Field Trip was built around the themes of discovery and community. In addition to world-class musical performances, the festival will incorporate local art, gourmet food and unique elements of Toronto’s proud culture,” said Jeffrey Remedios, co-founder and president of Arts & Crafts. “Field Trip is a celebration - not just of Arts & Crafts’ 10-year anniversary and our artists - but of Toronto, of community and perhaps above all else, of the collaborative spirit.”

Field Trip ticket and additional AC10 event information follows the jump.

Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. EST: Limited $55 early bird tickets on sale exclusively at FieldTripLife.com.

Friday, January 18 at 10 a.m. EST: Full-price $75 tickets go on sale at FieldTripLife.com, Ticketmaster and Toronto independent music and ticket retailers Rotate This and Soundscapes.

Limited $120 VIP tickets will be on sale at all points of purchase (including during the early bird sales period). VIP tickets include priority viewing/positioning, access to shaded/covered area, exclusive food and beverage vendors, free water and VIP washrooms.

Field Trip x NXNE: Arts & Crafts’ Field Trip is an NXNE Premiere Weekend Event and a limited number of NXNE wristbands will gain admission to the festival. Select Arts & Crafts artists will also be part of the NXNE festivities during the week that follows.

Some of the AC10 events are noted below.

Arts & Crafts // 2003-2012
A deluxe package curated from a decade of releases including some of the label's most recognizable hits as well as never before heard rarities and b-sides. This commemorative release will be available as a 4xLP special edition vinyl boxed set, deluxe double CD and in all digital formats.

Arts & Crafts // X
An entirely original collection of collaborative recordings by artist pairings from the Arts & Crafts roster, including new compositions and fresh, unexpected interpretations.

A&C x Norman Wong
A special photography exhibit by Toronto-based fashion and celebrity photographer Norman Wong. A longtime friend of Arts & Crafts, Norman has had a unique opportunity to document and work with a range of A&C artists. Norman will be exhibiting an iconic black and white portrait series featuring prominent members of the Arts & Crafts roster, as well as a photographic A&C retrospective.

A&C x Jeremy Laing // Fashion Collaborations
Prominent Canadian designer Jeremy Laing will team up with contemporary Canadian visual artists and select musicians from the A&C roster to create a unique series with all proceeds donated to AC10 charity MusiCounts. MusiCounts is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Canadian children have access to music education.

A&C x House of Anansi // You Forgot It In People // Short Fiction Contest
Famed Canadian publisher House of Anansi Press partners with A&C to host a short fiction contest inspired by the tracks of Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot It In People.

A&C x Gallery Exhibition x Pop Up
Arts & Crafts will host up a pop-up shop/gallery exhibition from late May through mid June. The to-be-announced location will serve as headquarters for all things AC10 and Field Trip.

Arts & Crafts x Field Trip Online
Watch the trailer
fieldtriplife.com
facebook.com/fieldtriplife
@fieldtripsays
#AC10
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Alternative music at the Antler Room

An underground, alternative music venue launches in the alleyway of 146 Front Street West in #Toronto with the opening of the The Antler Room which will have local bands playing every weekend. Enjoy music, cocktails and culinary treats from Chef Matt Rosen in the newly renovated rustic, laidback "dive bar with a twist" atmosphere complete with pinball machines.

"From Thursday to Saturday every week, The Antler Room plays host to an eclectic mix of local musical talent. This is no muffled basement rock music venue, though; The Antler Room boasts a raised stage and a brand new sound system. During the month of January, The Antler Room will see 12 Toronto-based bands take the stage, covering every genre from Classic and Alt rock, to Funk and Top 40, making it a worthy destination for after work tie-loosening or a weekend jaunt downtown. January performers include Mondo Bizzaro (January 18), Knee Deep (January 19), and The Audience (January 25/26). The complete January band schedule can be found here."

Love the Country Willie which is a Willie Nelson-themed cocktail. You can also pay $10 and join the 197 Stein Club and receive a personalized beer stein with part of the funds from each 32 oz beer mug donated to Willie's outstanding tax bill. You can fill the stein with local and imported beers and over 25 brews on tap. Other drinks include the Sioux City Sue and Newfoundland's famous Screech rum.

The menu items created by Chef Matt Rosen includes Tacos non Gringos, Peel and Eat Shrimp, classic Cheeseburgers and Mini Donuts (with salty caramel  bacon and hickory dust). The joint is open Thursday to Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am. Provided photo at top shows some actual antlers that you can find at the Antler Room.

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Ring in the New Year #Toronto

The 28th annual City NYE 2013 (#City2013) bash starts at 10 pm on December 31 in Nathan Phillips Square with headliners Johnny Reid, The Tenors, Kardinal Offishall and hosts Dina Pugliese, Kevin Frankish, Gord Martineau, Tracy Moore and other celebrities.
Also included in the lineup are Serena Ryder, Bridgit Mendler, Victoria Duffield, Shawn Desman,
Massari and Jully Black.
The scaffolding and stage have been rising for over a week

"With Canada’s most diverse lineup of musical talent, City New Year’s countdown show invites viewers to ring in 2013 with millions of their closest friends during the 28th annual City New Year’s Bash, beginning at 10 p.m. ET/CT and 8 p.m. MT/PT. Hosted by Citytv and Rogers Radio on-air personalities City New Year’s Bash 2013 will usher in the New Year live with exciting musical performances, and loads of family entertainment in front of tens of thousands of revelers from Citytv’s three party centrals: Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Olympic Plaza in Calgary, and Churchill Square in Edmonton."
See more of the stage setup after the jump.



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Angel in the Distillery District

She definitely wasn't naughty, she is an angel after all, and spent her time meeting visitors to the #Toronto Christmas Market in the Historic Distillery District.
The lovely blond angel was just some of the excitement going on during the Lowes sponsored Christmas fun at the pedestrian friendly brick neighbourhood. 

Large crowds gathered in front of the stage to listen to the weekend concert
Featuring Canadian crooner Matt Dusk
Matt poses with his girlfriend
Carollers in royal blue, trimmed in fur sing traditional holiday season songs

Posted by Joe Hamilton.

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Christmas brings Buffalo Bills and Psy to #Toronto

Santa had to load a few sleighs to get the NFL Buffalo Bills team and equipment north of the border and into Rogers Centre for the upcoming Sunday, December 16, 2012 4 pm event between Buffalo and Seattle. The Hyundai Halftime Show will star Korea's Psy "Gangnam Style" K performance. NFL photo by LTC Creative Imagery at top.

A big bonus will be a free Bud Light Pre-Game Festival on Front Street from Blue Jays Way and John Street between 11 am and 3:30 pm. The fun will include the following.

Live performances by Mocha and DJ Clymaxxx
Live Music- Variety of different bands including MMVA nominee Neverest and R&B band Fathead!
NFL Interactive Games- Kicking Zone and QB Challenge where you can see how you stack up against kicker Rian Lindell and Ryan Fitzpatrick!
Food Vendors- A variety of different international vendors that will leave you with a taste of Toronto!
Bills Alumni- Meet former Bills legends and get an autograph!
Billy Buffalo- Meet the official mascot of the Buffalo Bills!
Merchandise- Get official NFL gear including hats and official Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks jerseys, just in time for holiday gift giving!
Tons of free giveaways from our official sponsors
Watch the 1pm NFL game live on two big HD screens!
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Lowe's Christmas Market Carolling

#Toronto voices sang out in World record attempt for the largest public carolling challenge in the historic Distillery District. Mill Street Brewery provided branded glasses and reusable LED candles for participants and donated $1 to the Daily Bread Food Bank for every person that joined in. As one of the best places in Toronto the Market brings out the best of the district. Nooks and crannies were filled with inviting chairs, vendors and plenty of adult beverages for purchase and sample - it's not known as the Distillery District for nothing!
Pamphlets were handed out with lyrics to the challenge songs: Let it Snow!, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, O Christmas Tree, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. The sing-a-long was scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 5 pm.
"This holiday season Toronto will once again celebrate the romance and magic of a traditional Christmas at Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market. Inspired by the Old World and influenced by the New, this free annual event captures all of the tradition, heritage and charm of a European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique and local handcrafted products. Family friendly entertainment includes musicians, carolers and children's choirs."
Santa waits for the next child to find out what they want for Christmas

The challenge is to get the most carollers singing together in one place and the number to beat was 15,000! The Candy Cane Carollers led the crowd in singing traditional Christmas songs. The number of singers was reported as approximately 7,300, so South Korea's record didn't fall today. Organizers say they will try again next year.

See more Christmas fun after the jump.

Even the scary sculptures seemed less frightening during the Christmas Market


Wearing Lowe's reindeer hat

Fires and propane heaters helped take the chill out of the damp air

Providing Tyskie beer samples
Meeting some great visitors at the Wine Country Ontario sampling tent




The small midway had a Merry Go Round, Ferris Wheel, Train and Pony Rides


Mill Street Brewery gave out thousands of small glass candle holders and candles for the carolling
Citytv hosted the carolling event


A Minion says that the Market runs from November 30 to December 16, 2012. From noon to 9 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 9 pm on weekends.
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Christmas Tuba Festival

Holiday songs rang out at #Toronto Nathan Phillips Square during the 21st annual Tuba Festival and choir sing-along on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. The musicians wielded their large brass instruments which usually play a minor bass part in an orchestra and focused the music on the the beauty of their sound to carry the harmony. School groups provided the choir that together with the tubas performed many of the Christmas classics during the lunch break.
The event is Canada wide and occurs during the first week of December every year. Musicians bring baritones, euphonium and the tubas to outdoor concerts, while school bands and choirs join to provide cheer to the season. The festival shows the "power of music education and how music unites us all". See more of the concert after the jump.



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CFL Grey Cup Festival Cheer Dance Day

Teams of young #Toronto cheer groups competed in Yonge-Dundas Square as part of the @100thGreyCup Festival Cheer Dance Day. Competitors were coached by a squad of the Toronto Argonaut Cheerleaders. The festival events continue here and at City Hall in the days leading up to the November 25 Grey Cup Championship Game.

See more after the jump.


Argo Cheerleaders in blue

E Entertainment reporter

Back at Nathan Phillips Square the temporary football field is put to use
Dylan Murray takes to the stage at noon


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