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Philip Bailey honored by autistic musicians at Jazz Hands For Autism concert
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Earth, Wind & Fire singer Philip Bailey was celebrated in Culver City, Calif., at Jazz Hands For Autism’s 25th concert, where autistic musicians he mentored performed his catalog for him and he received the WayMaker Award.
Mission_Watch launches cinematic rock project built from frontline trauma and AI-assisted production
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Mission_Watch, the Nova Scotia music project from retired paramedic Shane Strong, is entering the international scene with cinematic alternative rock shaped by emergency-response experiences.
Kapoor Reels tops 500,000 views on Canada travel song
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Kapoor Reels says its multilingual travel production “Chal Chal Chal Tujhe Canada Ghumata Hun” has crossed 500,000 views, giving the creator-led project a new audience benchmark.
My Mulan closes eighth season with Niagara performances
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The Canadian dance drama My Mulan ended its eighth season with three shows Aug. 7-9 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in Niagara, Ontario.
Jim Chou wins top prize at 2026 Washington International Piano Competition
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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.
Betty Moon’s Doll Machine hits streaming for the first time
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Betty Moon’s 2003 album Doll Machine is now streaming on Spotify and Apple Music for the first time via Evolver Music, Inc. The release gives longtime fans a digital version of the record and introduces a new audience to one of Moon’s early…
St. Augustine Celtic festival and St. Patrick Parade to end after 15 years
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Romanza-St. Augustine is ending the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival and St. Patrick Parade after 15 years.
Petite Girafe Montessori Academy wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Surrey
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Petite Girafe Montessori Academy has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Private Schools category for Surrey.
Diaspora Arts Connection sets 10th Let Her Sing lineup for San Francisco and San Diego
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Diaspora Arts Connection will mark the 10th anniversary of Let Her Sing® with concerts in San Francisco and, for the first time, San Diego, plus a three-film program at YBCA. The 2026 edition spotlights women vocalists and expands the…
Folio.YVR’s Summer issue spotlights philanthropy, luxury and Vancouver creators
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Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine released its Summer 2026 CELEBRATE issue on Aug. 6, led by a feature on newly promoted VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation adviser Luigi Ronchi.
Consumer Choice Award names 2026 Southern Alberta winners
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Consumer Choice Award has announced its 2026 Southern Alberta recipients, recognizing a long list of local businesses across services, health care, trades, retail and professional services.
UAP wins Gold in 2026 TITAN Business Awards for centennial campaign
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UAP Inc. earned a Gold Winner spot in the 2026 TITAN Business Awards for a campaign marking its 100th anniversary.
Chest Fever releases Sylvia Tyson-led live version of Four Strong Winds
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Chest Fever has released “Four Strong Winds” as the latest single from its upcoming live album The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. The track, recorded at Toronto’s Massey Hall in 2023 and featuring Sylvia Tyson, John Muirhead and a…
David Arkenstone’s ‘Dreams Carried on Fire’ lands HIMA nomination
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David Arkenstone’s orchestral work Symphonina No. 1, “Dreams Carried on Fire,” has been nominated for a Hollywood Independent Music Award in Contemporary Classical.
CeCe Winans releases new devotional on faith across generations
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CeCe Winans has released Faith For Generations, a 240-page devotional from K-LOVE Books that aims to help readers deepen daily spiritual habits and strengthen family and intergenerational faith.
A Magical Cirque Christmas returns for 2026 tour in more than 30 U.S. cities
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ICON Live is bringing A Magical Cirque Christmas back for a 2026 national tour with stops in more than 30 U.S. cities, including Austin, Charlotte, Portland and dozens more.
Toronto founder’s podcast spotlights overlooked builders
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Sonia Couto launched Tenacity with Sonia C to feature founders and operators she felt were missing from tech conference stages.
HEAL & RISE 2026 expands into tri-country mental health convening
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Beyond The Call 24 7 will hold HEAL & RISE 2026 on Sept. 24 at TD Bank’s One Vanderbilt location in New York City, with simultaneous gatherings in Scarborough, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago.
SHOWAbility says accessibility campaign expanded opportunities for artists with disabilities
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Atlanta nonprofit SHOWAbility says its yearlong accessibility campaign has helped artists with disabilities reach major stages, build new partnerships and push disability inclusion in the performing arts.
Eric Paslay and Love and Theft to headline Nashville Dance Fest in September
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Nashville Dance Fest returns to Music City Sept. 4-6 with live concerts, more than 70 dance workshops and the Honky Tonk World Championships.
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