Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival’s 32nd edition is well underway, bringing Canadian and International film center stage right here at home. This year things are a little different as they move to a COVID friendly model with virtual screenings. Stay in your comfort zone and take in all the movie magic you can handle! One very exciting project Cinéfest has been able to bring to your screen for your viewing pleasure is a sneak peek at the first two episodes of the upcoming CBC series Trickster. Based on the acclaimed Trickster trilogy by Indigenous author Eden Robinson. The heavily......
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Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival is ready to kick off another edition, pandemic style! The festival kicks of Sept 19th – 27th and while in the past film lovers have headed to Silvercity in droves to check out the years film offerings things will be a little different this year. Get ready to enjoy probably the most FLEXIBLE and RELAXING festival experience there has ever been! With the all-new Virtual Pass you can enjoy all the festival programming at home and on your own schedule. No need to worry about missing out on the action during snack breaks or......
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Arts & Culture, Events, Music |
August 26, 2020
NLFB PATIO TOUR BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO THE CITY AGAIN!
If you’ve been missing live music just as much as we have this event is for you! Northern Lights Festival Boreal has built a decades-long reputation of offering unique and exciting performance opportunities for regional artists. In these wild times, the NLFB team has risen to the occasion once again with their upcoming PATIO TOUR! Grab a few pals this Saturday, August 29th and hit up any one of eight venues featuring performances from four local musicians. Heck, if you’re feeling ambitious stop at a few and make a day of it! This event is completely free but don’t......
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Once again the team at Up Here is poised to exceed your expectations with digital offerings amid the pandemic! We might not be able to get weird together this year but we can still make the most of it from the safety of home. From porketta bingo, gym class to panel discussions the crew have a packed weekend ready for you. Of course, the weekend wouldn’t be complete without music, you’ll be able to catch intimate live performances from; Julie Katrinette, Melanie St-Pierre, Bryden Gwiss, Jor’Del Downz, Patricia Cano and Salted Wounds. This is in addition to FIVE new......
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This summer sure has been different, but one thing COVID can’t stamp out is PRIDE! The folks at Fierté Sudbury Pride have taken their annual celebrations virtual this year with QUEERANTINE: Pride 2020! We may have to stay apart this year but with a gaggle of Zoom panels, concerts, and fun activities to take part in its sure to be a blast just the same! Celebrate this pandemic pride season with Fierté Sudbury Pride, opening ceremonies will kick things off virtually on Facebook and Eastlink TV 12PM July 13th with events planned until July 19th. You can find more......
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The dankest, dampest, dandiest boys in town are back at it again! The Almighty Rhombus has a new single out for us all to enjoy as the summer sun starts to make its appearance. CHANCES – their latest single, is a dreamy pop track perfect for whiling away a day on the water. The accompanying video was filmed at Canadore College and captures a dark, gritty, 70’s aesthetic. We caught up with Clayton Drake, for the details on upcoming Rhombus releases and live music post-COVID! Your brand new video for Chances was just released. Talk to us about the......
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While we always try to be proponents of spending locally, during the pandemic it is more important than ever! Small independent business are being hit the hardest by the lockdown, and seeing entrepreneurs come up with new ideas to serve their clients from a distance has been fabulous. We know you’re all stuck inside looking for something to do right now with no end in sight. This is a great time to get in touch with some of your favourite local businesses to see how you can support them. Keep safe out there Sudbury! Below we’ve put together a......
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We’re all struggling to get used to social distancing measures in and effort to keep our communities safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. While times are uncertain for us all some of the hardest hit are our local artists who depend on public gatherings to perform. As venues, festivals and other gigs are postponed many are concerned about how they’ll be able to make an income. It is important now more than ever to make sure that you’re a vocal supporter of your favourite artists to help them get by until we can all play again. In order to offer......
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Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Since we are all going to be home for the next few weeks, we wanted to share a few ways we are keeping our minds occupied while self-isolating. Ripley’s Aquarium Shark Cam – Take a plunge into a shark tank with Ripley’s live underwater stream. Canada’s Wonderland Virtual Rides – They have posted 34 virtual rides on YouTube so you can take a ride from the comfort of your home. Immerse yourself in some Arts & Culture: The Metropolitan Opera Google Arts & Culture Louvre Online Tours Forbes created a detailed list of Galleries, Art Organizations......
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Are you ready to shake off those icicles? Bloom 2 has arrived and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick those winter blues to the curb. Organized by our friends at NLFB, Bloom is an international multi-venue music festival with headliners including A Tribe Called Red, Lido Pimienta, and Terra Lightfoot! But don’t worry, our local talent was not overlooked. Filling out the bill we have Sudbury performers with musical styles ranging from hip-hop to folk, showcasing just how diverse our crater really is! Read on to learn more about some of the local artists you can......
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