Happy Holidays and thank you for tuning in for our last dispatch of 2023!
It’s a been a year of many changes for CANNOPY (formerly smART Magazine) but we’re grateful to be wrapping up the year in closer proximity to our readers.
Thank you to everyone who responded to our last poll where we got a chance to find our where our readers live and engage the arts. We discovered that only 55% of you are within the Greater Toronto Area; 22% are west of Toronto; 7% are east of Toronto; with about 17% north of the GTA (time to rethink our coverage!). As we look forward to better serving you in the new year, we’ll be sure to include more non-Toronto concerts and events in our listings. We’ll continue to run these polls to learn more about your interests — so please take a moment to fill them out. In this week’s poll, we want to discover how you discover your favourite concerts.
Thank you for giving us a read and we wish you a restful holiday season and a happy new year!!
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Yalda Night | Dec 21 | NEWMARKET — A night of music and dance hosted by musicians Negin, Negar and dancer Hourasa showcasing the rich Persian culture.
A LowKey Holiday Concert | Dec 28 | TORONTO — A modern take on a piano bar, hosted by producer pianist akaMatisse. Soulful classical music in intimate spaces.
Pudding | Dec 23 | TORONTO — Pudding is made from Toronto musicians that blend New Orleans Funk, Chicago Blues, Motown, Rock, and Jazz, into a swampy mixture that fills the soul.
A Cozy Winter Evening with the Kiri Quartet | Dec 29 | TORONTO — This 1 hour program features a classical masterpiece, a Canadian carol, and some jazzy tunes, so there's something for everyone.
York Symphony Orchestra | Dec 23 | AURORA — All your favourite carols and the ever-popular audience sing-a-long with full symphony orchestra accompaniment.
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Jan 5 | OSHAWA — The music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at The Biltmore Theatre under the gentle gl
ow of candlelight.
Bach and Beyond- Kristian's Christmas Guitar Concert | Dec 21 | HAMILTON — Classical guitar music by Kristian Del Cantero, and a few Christmas favourites, at the beautiful Bethesda United Church.