TUESDAY OCTOBER 2

Barbra Lica Launch Party for her debut CD "That’s What I Do"

Hugh’s Room
2261 Dundas Street West
416.531.6604

8:30pm show time
$20 in advance $22.50 at the door

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Join Barbra Lica for an unforgettable night of jazz standards and original compositions at Hugh’s Room. Ms. Lica was first discovered by Paul Novotny and Joe Sealy and received regular airplay for over a year on JAZZ.FM91 with the song "You’re Gonna Miss Me" from their CD "Songs". She was also a guest vocalist on recordings by David Statham and Peter Appleyard and now, finally, she is releasing a full CD as leader and vocalist. For this special occasion, Barbie will be joined by Steve Heathcote on drums, Brian Dickinson on piano, Reg Schwager on guitar, John Johnson on woodwinds and producer Paul Novotny on bass. If the show is sold out (tickets should be gone any moment now) you can still pick up her CD on-line.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6

Ray Jessel

Hugh’s Room
2261 Dundas Street West
416.531.6604

8:30pm show time
$25 in advance $27.50 at the door

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Ray Jessel was the last lyricist to work with Richard Rodgers and was co-composer and lyricist of the Broadway Sherlock Holmes musical, Baker Street. His songs have been recorded by Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Durante, Richard Burton, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Vikki Carr, and he is represented on recent CD's by Michael Feinstein, John Pizzarelli and Karen Akers. On top of all this, Ray has written scripts for everything from The Carol Burnette Show to Love Boat…and knows how to spin a good yarn. Opening the show will be Pam Hyatt (with Peter Hill on piano) who will be returning to Hugh’s Room with a CD Launch for "Pamalot" on November 5 at Hugh’s Room. (Tickets for Oct. 6 and Nov. 5 available at Hugh’s Room by phone, email or at the door.)

MONDAY OCTOBER 15

To New Orleans With Love... starring Kevin Clark!

The Old Mill Inn
21 Old Mill Road
416.236.2641

8:00pm

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The JAZZ.FM91 Sound of Jazz Concert Series™ presents New Orleans trumpeter Kevin Clark. Kevin brings the sound of the Crescent City to Toronto with "To New Orleans with Love", celebrating the music of Louis Armstrong, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, and more. Clark will be joined by Ross Wooldridge on clarinet, Chris Lamont on drums, Peter Hill on piano, Dennis Keldie on accordion and keys and Tony Quarrington on guitar. Tickets for this show are almost sold out already to visit jazz.fm or call 416.595.0404 during regular business hours to get your tix now!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20

Toronto Zombie Walk

Nathan Phillips Square
meet at noon, walk at 3:00pm

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On October 20th at noon, thousands of zombies will meet at Nathan Phillips Square and at 3pm the five "kill-o-meter" stroll through the city commences. Out of town guests please take note: The Sheraton Hotel directly across from city hall has special rates for zombies. The after party is held at The Power House of Terror (charityhaunt.ca), and will feature Ivan the witch and the Mental Floss Sideshow.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24

Sly Blue CD Launch for "Edge Of The World"

Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. West
416.588.0307

show time 8:00pm
$20 (includes a copy of the CD!)

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Sly Blue are a New York based swing band who will be coming up to Toronto for a third time to celebrate their latest CD, recorded in Toronto at Canterbury Sound this past spring. The band features signer Chris Norton who is certain to blow away fans of the late, great Louis Prima. They have a legion of fans from swing dance societies across North America, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes. Opening the night is none other than Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing, Alex Pangman.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

Toronto West Halloween Fest (a charity event for St. Joseph’s Hospital)

Palais Royale
1601 Lake Shore Blvd. West

4:00pm

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Toronto West Halloween Fest combines a costume parade through the High Park neighbourhood, followed by an old-fashioned family party, at the Palais Royale. The party, which is expected to attract over 300 guests, will feature magicians, a photo booth, Halloween-inspired finger foods and live music by Jaymz Bee & His Royal Jelly Orchestra. Prizes will be awarded best individual costume, best team costume and best dressed pet in the parade. The Halloween Parade begins at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Our Lady of Mercy Wing entrance on Sunnyside Avenue) at 3pm. To register for the parade (and prizes) please arrive 30-60 minutes prior to that. The parade ends at 4pm at Palais Royale, where the party begins. For more info check their site!