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"Curious about the land of hot springs, volcanoes, Vikings and folklore? Perfectly juxtaposing old and new, Iceland’s sophisticated European culture based on age-old traditions, and its knack for mixing of ancient ways with new trends, makes it a must-see destination for any traveller. This spring, Toronto is ready for A Taste of Iceland in Toronto, as the festival returns to the city from Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 24. In addition, Icelandair recently announced year-round service from Toronto to Reykjavik, just a five-hour flight."
REYKJAVIK CALLING is a free concert presented by Canadian Music Week that takes place Saturday, March 23 at The Hoxton on Bathurst Street (doors open at 6:30pm) with Apparat Organ Quartet, Asgeir Trausti (joined by Cai.ro of Canada), and Soley (with Revelstoke of Canada).
The Icelandic Film Festival is another free event which will be held at the Cineplex Odeon Varsity Cinema on Bloor Street West on March 21.
Drake Hotel's Head Chef Darren Glew will host award winning Iceland Chef Hakon Mar Ovarsson for four days (beginning March 21) of authentic Icelandic delicacies and inspired cocktails. You can check out the tasty menu below. Drake Hotel will also showcase Icelandic Art from March 20 through March 25 as well as the Iceland Airwaves Showcase on March 22.
Detailed information provided by the festival can be found after the jump. You can also find the link to enter a contest to win a trip to Iceland.
Icelandic cuisine by Chef Hakon:
First course
Tapas-style tasting menu of “Harðfiskur,” Icelandic hard-(dried)-fish with Icelandic butter; grilled Icelandic langoustine shell with garlic, butter and herbs; Atlantic shrimps, pickled vegetables, citrus dressing, cress and lumpfish caviar; deep-fried crispy balls of cod and potatoes and “Söl” mayonnaise; and pickled herring, sweet rye bread, curry dressing, green apples and spring onions.
Second course
House-made, cold-smoked filet of naturally raised Icelandic salmon, served with grainy mustard dressing, sour cream, dill oil and Icelandic rye bread.
Main
Seared and slowly cooked filet of free-range Icelandic lamb, with glazed root vegetables, juniper berry-infused lamb jus reduction and a dust of dried, wild Icelandic herbs and blueberries.
Dessert
Skyr of the Vikings, a delicate mousse of Icelandic skyr (a cultured dairy product unique to Iceland, and a staple since the Vikings), with apple jelly and crispy oat-hazelnut crumble. It will be served with cinnamon-flavoured, poached rhubarb.
REYKJAVIK CALLING featured artists:
Apparat Organ Quartet
Iceland’s Apparat Organ Quartet is sometimes described as “machine rock and roll.” Their latest album, Pólýfónía, was greeted with rave reviews and was featured on many end-of-year lists, including “Album of the Year” by Fréttabladid, Iceland’s largest newspaper. After finding success in Europe, Apparat Organ Quartet signed to Head in the Sand Records and are releasing Pólýfónía in Canada. Every note on Pólýfónía is hand-played; there is not a sequencer or computer in sight.
Ásgeir Trausti
Singer-songwriter Ásgeir Trausti's debut album was released in Iceland with great critical acclaim. It only took it six weeks to reach gold sales, and less than three months to reach platinum. An English version of the album is in the making with lyrics written by American musician John Grant. Last November, the album received six nominations for the Icelandic Music Awards taking place this month: Best Album, Best Song (Leyndarmál), Best Male Vocalist, Best Songwriter, Best Producer and Best Lyricist. In December, the album received the Icelandic Kraumur Award, as well as a nomination for the 2012 Nordic Music Prize.
Cai.ro
Cai.ro has been on a steady rise in the Canadian indie music scene since the late 2011 release of their debut EP entitled Young Love. NOW Magazine called them a “must-see” in Toronto’s 2011 Indie Week round-up. Nate Daniels (vocals/guitar), Matt Sullivan (drums/percussion), Caitlin Grieve (strings/vocals), Dante Berardi Jr. (guitar/vocals) and Wooyoung Kim (bass) have an obvious affinity for haunting quiet and walls of sound. Their music – sometimes orchestral and sometimes minimal – can be characterized as strangely familiar while remaining unmistakably new.
Sóley
Since Sóley's first solo release, Theater Island EP, in 2010 and the follow-up album, We Sink, in 2011, she has built an international reputation and devoted fan base with her delicate melodies and beautifully dark lyrics. Formerly of the band Seabear, her solo album and EP scored top marks and rave reviews in Iceland’s biggest newspapers, plus nominations in the Icelandic Music Awards. Sóley has toured extensively in Europe and recently completely her first solo U.S. shows, opening for Icelandic superstars Of Monsters and Men for a series of sold-out shows down the East Coast.
Revelstoke
Towns are an abstract idea, in the same way that music is. The logician would argue that since a town is abstract and music is abstract then a town must be music. Revelstoke is a town in the British Columbian Rockies. The brainchild of Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Seale, Revelstoke is a series of mini symphonies built using a 40-year-old mandolin from Ireland, a banjo and a guitar played with slides or violin bows or small hands. With a keen eye for storytelling and a delight for confusion, the experimental folk jams are sure to crawl through the ears and into the memory.
ICELAND AIRWAVES SHOWCASE
Friday, March 22, Drake Hotel, 19+, $10/all wristbands/passes accepted, doors open at 6 p.m.
Inspired by the country’s renowned music festival of the same name and presented byCanadian Music Week, this not-to-be-missed concert will feature the best of the country’s musical talent.
Line-up:
Endless Dark
Ásgeir Trausti
Sóley
Apparat Organ Quartet
Endless Dark
Endless Dark is a post-hardcore band from Iceland. The music they make is an explosive, dramatic hybrid of powerful heavy guitars, retro-synth keyboards with a perfect mix of clean and scream vocals. Endless Dark has played festivals in Europe including Sonisphere (U.K.), Graspop (Belgium), Eurosonic (Netherland) and Iceland Airwaves (Iceland). They released an EP in February 2011 called Made Of Glass and are currently working on a full length album.
Apparat Organ Quartet will also perform Wednesday, March 20 at The Garrison at 10 p.m., and Endless Dark hits the stage Thursday, March 21 at Hard Luck Bar at midnight.
ICELANDIC FILM FESTIVAL - FREE
Thursday, March 21, Cineplex Odeon Varsity Cinemas (55 Bloor St. W.)
Film lovers will get a glimpse into life on the island and its music scene through the festival’s Icelandic Film Festival.
Jitters (93 min) – 6:30 p.m.
Gabriel is 16, gay and confused. Along with few of his closest friends, he is trying to figure out who he is and where he stands in an ever-changing and complicated world. Directed by Baldvin Z, the award-winning Jitters features a score from Olafur Arnalds.
Double feature (music-themed films):
Grandma Lo-Fi (65 min) – 8:10 p.m.
Shot mostly on Super-8 and 16-mm film, Grandma Lo-Fi was created over a period of eight years by three musicians debuting as directors, capturing the most creative period in the life of Sigriour Nielsdottir. Directed by Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir, Orri Jonsson and Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir, Grandma Lo-Fi is a cinematic tribute to an amazing musician and her boundless creativity.
Backyard (70 min) – 9:15 p.m.
A DIY backyard concert turns into one of the most exciting and intimate music events of the year. Directed by Árni Sveinsson, Backyard features some of the most celebrated bands coming out of Reykjavík right now, including Múm, FM Belfast, Hjaltalín and Sin Fang Bous.
ICELANDIC ART EXHIBIT - FREE
Drake Hotel
Davið Örn Halldórsson - beginning Thursday, March 21
The Drake Hotel will host an installation by Icelandic artist Davið Örn Halldórsson in cooperation with the Icelandic Cultural Centre and the Drake’s current exhibition Pattern Recognition. Halldórsson will create site-specific paintings for the front lobby in his vibrant multilayered style. He is a graduate of the Icelandic Academy of the Arts.
Paul Butler - Wednesday, March 20 to Monday, March 25
In addition, a lightbox installation from Paul Butler will be featured in the Drake Dining Room. Butler is a highly regarded artist from Winnipeg, whose work has been featured in the Nuna Now Icelandic cultural festival. This piece features beautiful arctic scenes with a conceptual twist; the people and animals have been cut out to reveal the fluorescent tubes that light the piece.
WIN A TRIP TO ICELAND AIRWAVES
To celebrate Icelandair's year-round service from Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland Naturally is offering the chance to win a trip for two to Reykjavik on Icelandair. Winners will receive four nights accommodation in Reykjavik; two 72-hour Reykjavík Welcome Cards, providing free access to Reykjavik’s world-famous thermal pools, museums and public transportation, plus various retail discounts; Iceland Airwaves passes for two; and much more. To enter and for full contest rules, please visit www.icelandnaturally.com. For more information about Iceland Airwaves, visit www.icelandairwaves.is.
A Taste of Iceland in Toronto is presented by Iceland Naturally, media partner NOW Magazine and music partner Canadian Music Week, and in cooperation with Icelandair,Reyka Vodka, 66° North, Blue Lagoon, Icelandic Glacial Water, Promote Iceland,Icelandic Group, Islandsbanki, City of Reykjavik, Keflavik International Airport (KEF),Landsvirkjun, Fjardarlax, the Government of Iceland, The Drake Hotel, The Hoxton andCineplex Odeon Varsity Cinemas.
About Iceland Naturally:
Iceland Naturally is a cooperative marketing organization that promotes the tourism, services, products and culture of Iceland. It represents the true essence of Iceland, its creativity and spectacular natural wonders. The group is comprised of Icelandair, Icelandic Group., Islandsbanki, Reyka Vodka, City of Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial Water, 66° NORTH, Blue Lagoon, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Landsvirkjun, Promote Iceland and the Government of Iceland.
Website: www.icelandnaturally.com
Facebook: Iceland Naturally
Twitter: @IcelandNatural
Instagram: IcelandNatural
Icelandic cuisine by Chef Hakon:
First course
Tapas-style tasting menu of “Harðfiskur,” Icelandic hard-(dried)-fish with Icelandic butter; grilled Icelandic langoustine shell with garlic, butter and herbs; Atlantic shrimps, pickled vegetables, citrus dressing, cress and lumpfish caviar; deep-fried crispy balls of cod and potatoes and “Söl” mayonnaise; and pickled herring, sweet rye bread, curry dressing, green apples and spring onions.
Second course
House-made, cold-smoked filet of naturally raised Icelandic salmon, served with grainy mustard dressing, sour cream, dill oil and Icelandic rye bread.
Main
Seared and slowly cooked filet of free-range Icelandic lamb, with glazed root vegetables, juniper berry-infused lamb jus reduction and a dust of dried, wild Icelandic herbs and blueberries.
Dessert
Skyr of the Vikings, a delicate mousse of Icelandic skyr (a cultured dairy product unique to Iceland, and a staple since the Vikings), with apple jelly and crispy oat-hazelnut crumble. It will be served with cinnamon-flavoured, poached rhubarb.
REYKJAVIK CALLING featured artists:
Apparat Organ Quartet
Iceland’s Apparat Organ Quartet is sometimes described as “machine rock and roll.” Their latest album, Pólýfónía, was greeted with rave reviews and was featured on many end-of-year lists, including “Album of the Year” by Fréttabladid, Iceland’s largest newspaper. After finding success in Europe, Apparat Organ Quartet signed to Head in the Sand Records and are releasing Pólýfónía in Canada. Every note on Pólýfónía is hand-played; there is not a sequencer or computer in sight.
Ásgeir Trausti
Singer-songwriter Ásgeir Trausti's debut album was released in Iceland with great critical acclaim. It only took it six weeks to reach gold sales, and less than three months to reach platinum. An English version of the album is in the making with lyrics written by American musician John Grant. Last November, the album received six nominations for the Icelandic Music Awards taking place this month: Best Album, Best Song (Leyndarmál), Best Male Vocalist, Best Songwriter, Best Producer and Best Lyricist. In December, the album received the Icelandic Kraumur Award, as well as a nomination for the 2012 Nordic Music Prize.
Cai.ro
Cai.ro has been on a steady rise in the Canadian indie music scene since the late 2011 release of their debut EP entitled Young Love. NOW Magazine called them a “must-see” in Toronto’s 2011 Indie Week round-up. Nate Daniels (vocals/guitar), Matt Sullivan (drums/percussion), Caitlin Grieve (strings/vocals), Dante Berardi Jr. (guitar/vocals) and Wooyoung Kim (bass) have an obvious affinity for haunting quiet and walls of sound. Their music – sometimes orchestral and sometimes minimal – can be characterized as strangely familiar while remaining unmistakably new.
Sóley
Since Sóley's first solo release, Theater Island EP, in 2010 and the follow-up album, We Sink, in 2011, she has built an international reputation and devoted fan base with her delicate melodies and beautifully dark lyrics. Formerly of the band Seabear, her solo album and EP scored top marks and rave reviews in Iceland’s biggest newspapers, plus nominations in the Icelandic Music Awards. Sóley has toured extensively in Europe and recently completely her first solo U.S. shows, opening for Icelandic superstars Of Monsters and Men for a series of sold-out shows down the East Coast.
Revelstoke
Towns are an abstract idea, in the same way that music is. The logician would argue that since a town is abstract and music is abstract then a town must be music. Revelstoke is a town in the British Columbian Rockies. The brainchild of Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Seale, Revelstoke is a series of mini symphonies built using a 40-year-old mandolin from Ireland, a banjo and a guitar played with slides or violin bows or small hands. With a keen eye for storytelling and a delight for confusion, the experimental folk jams are sure to crawl through the ears and into the memory.
ICELAND AIRWAVES SHOWCASE
Friday, March 22, Drake Hotel, 19+, $10/all wristbands/passes accepted, doors open at 6 p.m.
Inspired by the country’s renowned music festival of the same name and presented byCanadian Music Week, this not-to-be-missed concert will feature the best of the country’s musical talent.
Line-up:
Endless Dark
Ásgeir Trausti
Sóley
Apparat Organ Quartet
Endless Dark
Endless Dark is a post-hardcore band from Iceland. The music they make is an explosive, dramatic hybrid of powerful heavy guitars, retro-synth keyboards with a perfect mix of clean and scream vocals. Endless Dark has played festivals in Europe including Sonisphere (U.K.), Graspop (Belgium), Eurosonic (Netherland) and Iceland Airwaves (Iceland). They released an EP in February 2011 called Made Of Glass and are currently working on a full length album.
Apparat Organ Quartet will also perform Wednesday, March 20 at The Garrison at 10 p.m., and Endless Dark hits the stage Thursday, March 21 at Hard Luck Bar at midnight.
ICELANDIC FILM FESTIVAL - FREE
Thursday, March 21, Cineplex Odeon Varsity Cinemas (55 Bloor St. W.)
Film lovers will get a glimpse into life on the island and its music scene through the festival’s Icelandic Film Festival.
Jitters (93 min) – 6:30 p.m.
Gabriel is 16, gay and confused. Along with few of his closest friends, he is trying to figure out who he is and where he stands in an ever-changing and complicated world. Directed by Baldvin Z, the award-winning Jitters features a score from Olafur Arnalds.
Double feature (music-themed films):
Grandma Lo-Fi (65 min) – 8:10 p.m.
Shot mostly on Super-8 and 16-mm film, Grandma Lo-Fi was created over a period of eight years by three musicians debuting as directors, capturing the most creative period in the life of Sigriour Nielsdottir. Directed by Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir, Orri Jonsson and Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir, Grandma Lo-Fi is a cinematic tribute to an amazing musician and her boundless creativity.
Backyard (70 min) – 9:15 p.m.
A DIY backyard concert turns into one of the most exciting and intimate music events of the year. Directed by Árni Sveinsson, Backyard features some of the most celebrated bands coming out of Reykjavík right now, including Múm, FM Belfast, Hjaltalín and Sin Fang Bous.
ICELANDIC ART EXHIBIT - FREE
Drake Hotel
Davið Örn Halldórsson - beginning Thursday, March 21
The Drake Hotel will host an installation by Icelandic artist Davið Örn Halldórsson in cooperation with the Icelandic Cultural Centre and the Drake’s current exhibition Pattern Recognition. Halldórsson will create site-specific paintings for the front lobby in his vibrant multilayered style. He is a graduate of the Icelandic Academy of the Arts.
Paul Butler - Wednesday, March 20 to Monday, March 25
In addition, a lightbox installation from Paul Butler will be featured in the Drake Dining Room. Butler is a highly regarded artist from Winnipeg, whose work has been featured in the Nuna Now Icelandic cultural festival. This piece features beautiful arctic scenes with a conceptual twist; the people and animals have been cut out to reveal the fluorescent tubes that light the piece.
WIN A TRIP TO ICELAND AIRWAVES
To celebrate Icelandair's year-round service from Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland Naturally is offering the chance to win a trip for two to Reykjavik on Icelandair. Winners will receive four nights accommodation in Reykjavik; two 72-hour Reykjavík Welcome Cards, providing free access to Reykjavik’s world-famous thermal pools, museums and public transportation, plus various retail discounts; Iceland Airwaves passes for two; and much more. To enter and for full contest rules, please visit www.icelandnaturally.com. For more information about Iceland Airwaves, visit www.icelandairwaves.is.
A Taste of Iceland in Toronto is presented by Iceland Naturally, media partner NOW Magazine and music partner Canadian Music Week, and in cooperation with Icelandair,Reyka Vodka, 66° North, Blue Lagoon, Icelandic Glacial Water, Promote Iceland,Icelandic Group, Islandsbanki, City of Reykjavik, Keflavik International Airport (KEF),Landsvirkjun, Fjardarlax, the Government of Iceland, The Drake Hotel, The Hoxton andCineplex Odeon Varsity Cinemas.
About Iceland Naturally:
Iceland Naturally is a cooperative marketing organization that promotes the tourism, services, products and culture of Iceland. It represents the true essence of Iceland, its creativity and spectacular natural wonders. The group is comprised of Icelandair, Icelandic Group., Islandsbanki, Reyka Vodka, City of Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial Water, 66° NORTH, Blue Lagoon, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Landsvirkjun, Promote Iceland and the Government of Iceland.
Website: www.icelandnaturally.com
Facebook: Iceland Naturally
Twitter: @IcelandNatural
Instagram: IcelandNatural
Starting on Friday Feb 1 with MOBY, Mord Fustang, Moguai and Jokers of The Scene, Osunlade, Miss Kittin, Deniz Kurtel, Nitin and Jeff Button and continuing on Saturday Feb 2 with Dubfire, Chus + Ceballos, Magda, Justin Martin, addy+, Dinzkoyu, Danny Avila, Dzeko & Torres, DBerrie and Mikael Weerments. The hours of operation are from 4:30pm to 11 pm and two days general admission tickets start at $40, two day VIP passes start at $99. Booze is available so you have to be 19 or over to get into the event.
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
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
"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.
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."
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.
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 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!
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.
