You are Invited to Join World-Class Performances, Interactive Family Activities, Amazing Food & Chef Demos at #BollywoodMonster Festival

Canada's largest South Asian festival #BollywoodMonster Mashup is bringing spectacular days of monstrous fun for the seventh year in a row. This weekend join world-class performances, interactive family activities, amazing food, and dynamic dancers.


We already wrote about talented Bollywood performers vising us and activities to enjoy during festival days. In today's post we would love to share some ideas about unique food to try and chefs who will be in attendance.

The festival has added an exciting component to the larger-than-life programming. The all-new Monster FoodFest runs July 21-22 and brings a frenzy of food vendors and sizzling free chef demos to Mississauga Celebration Square. As part of the Canada 150 celebrations, visit #BollywoodMonster Mashup to try delicious international and Canadian flavours. Monster FoodFest will thrill your senses with an explosion of flavour offering specialty kebabs, dosas, samosas, ice cream, corn on the cob, pizza, and more.

Comedian Ali Hassan, host of CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud, is bringing his side-splitting jokes to the festival as he emcees during the free chef demos. The stand-up comic, actor, and chef has performed all over Canada including the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, in the U.S. and twice in the Middle East at the Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival. He has also been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Breakout Artist, and was awarded Comedian of The Year by Anokhi Media in 2015.

Award-winning TV host, Dilshad Burman, is bringing her bright personality to the festival with a free chef demo inspired by popular Facebook LIVE series, “EAT SOMETHING! With Dee.” Mississauga’s own, Dialo Kinghorn, the Executive Chef at popular Port 229 Artisan Bistro in Port Credit is set to share his expertise and bring mouthwatering recipes to Monster FoodFest. Come eat, laugh, and be merry at Monster FoodFest this summer!


You won’t want to miss out on any of the action, so head to BollywoodMonsterMashup.com for more information on the seventh edition of the largest South Asian Festival in Canada! For the opportunity to meet our Bollywood stars and get free stuff from our Goodie Package, enter coupon code #BollywoodMonster.

#BollywoodMonster Mashup Calendar: 

#BollywoodMonster Concert + Monster FoodFest
Mississauga Celebration Square
Friday, July 21st at 4PM

#BollywoodMonster Family Day & Finale + Monster FoodFest
Mississauga Celebration Square Saturday,
July 22nd at 2PM

For more information, please, visit www.bollywoodmonstermashup.com.

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FREE Kids Concerts at 2017 #Toronto Summer Music Festival

Toronto Summer Music Festival brings world-renowned performing artists to Toronto for an unparalleled combination of concerts, guest lectures and Masterclasses. This year the festival will feature an array of renowned Canadian and international artists in more than 60 public events at venues Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory and Walter Hall at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Heliconian Hall, and more.



For young music fans, the Toronto Summer Music Festival prepared three fun and engaging one-hour concerts designed to introduce children, ages 5-12, to classical music. The free concerts are held on Wednesday mornings during the Festival – July 19, 26 and August 2 - at 10 a.m. in Walter Hall at the University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park, next to Museum Subway Station.

“We invite children of all ages to experience music making at a world-class level,” says Jonathan Crow, artistic director of Toronto Summer Music. “The Kids Concerts are an opportunity for children to come and learn what inspired us to become professional musicians, and share the love of music that we feel every time we take the stage.”

The FREE Kids Concerts series includes the following:

The Violin Concert
Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Walter Hall

Three superstar Canadian violinists James Ehnes, Jonathan Crow and Andrew Wan team up to present an entertaining introduction to the music of the violin. Click here for more information and to reserve tickets.



Schoolyard Carmen
Wednesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Walter Hall

Set to Bizet’s infectious music, Shoestring Opera presents an inspiring story of independence. In this age-appropriate adaptation of the famous opera, Carmen is a feisty newcomer. When the “coolest kid in school” tries to bully her, she stands up to him. Carmen’s story takes a look at the immigrant in Canadian society, the child who is different, schoolyard bullying, personal independence and the saving properties of art.  Click here for more information and to reserve tickets.


Celebrating Canada 
Wednesday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Walter Hall

Toronto’s own TSO Chamber Soloists present highlights from Yellowknife composer and singer-songwriter Carmen Braden’s newly commissioned work, to be performed for the very first time! Other highlights include works by Brahms, Debussy and Mozart, all hosted by Joanna Kellam. Click here for more information and to reserve tickets.

Do not miss this exclusive opportunity to introduce children to the world of classical music!

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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature Advance Screening Passes Giveaway (CAN)

Kids love watching movies and this summer is filled with amazing releases to entertain children. One of the upcoming movies is hilarious animated feature The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature. It follows adventures of famous group of wacky animals in Oakton. But this time the story even more breathtaking! What would you choose: a nature park or an amusement park ?


Surly Squirrel and the gang are back. We are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.

Ready to join the gang and protect the park? Next month The Nut Job 2 is going to hit the big screen in Canada. It features all-stars voice talents including Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Jackie Chan, Peter Stormare  Bobby Cannavale, Isabela Moner, and Maya Rudolph.

The official release date is Friday, August 11, and we are happy to partner with eOneFilms Entertainment and give our readers the opportunity to see the movie before the release date.


We are excited to giveaway advance screening passes to The Nut Job 2 in 3D in the following Canadian cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Halifax. For your chance simply fill the Rafflecopter form below and state your city. All screenings will be in 3D and take place on Saturday August 5. 

There are five family passes per city to give away, each pass admit four. The giveaway is open to Canadian residents only & ends July 31, 2017.

Here is some details about the screenings:

Toronto
Yorkdale
10:00 AM

Vancouver
International Village
10:30 AM

Winnipeg
St. Vital
10: 00 AM

Edmonton
North Edmonton
10:00 AM

Calgary
Westhills
10:00 AM

Ottawa
South Keys
10:00 AM

Halifax
 Dartmouth
10:00 AM

The giveaway is open to Canadian residents only & ends July 31, 2017.

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Brica Are We There Yet Travel Tray with Snack Catcher Cup #MomSquad

It is very difficult to keep kids entertained in a car during long road trips. They cannot sit quietly for a second unless have something interesting to do. You can find online various tips and advice how to keep kids busy during those long trips especially during summer time. The weather is warmer, kids out of school and vacation time for families finally gets its turn as parks, pools and outdoor activities are summer favorites.


While there are lots of suggestions how to entertain kids in a car, Munchkin came with great idea to support all those activities introducing special Brica Are We There Yet Travel Tray with Snack Catcher Cup. It is like a mini table designed to help kids play, eat & have fun, but in a car. It can be connected to a car seat and easily removed if needed. You need to attach the straps to the car seat and it is ready to use. The Travel Tray has cushioned, ergonomic design to help kids feel comfortable in a car during long trips. It also has reversible top like a mini tray cover which is easy to clean, just wipe it and put it back. The Tray has raised walls to make sure snack, food, games, cards, crayons and other items do not fall on the car floor. Teddy likes the tray because he uses it to play with his school cards, eat snacks and play with his tablet. We had five-hour trip to Montreal and our kiddo was happy to have the tray so he does not need to hold his toy on his laps, he plays with them on tray like it was a mini table.


Best thing, the tray comes with Munchkin's best-selling Snack Catcher®. Teddy loves this catcher because he fills it himself in advance. It is like a game when we ask "What Teddy is going to eat during his next trip to ..., what he wants to fill his snack catcher with?" A child can take the snack dispenser with him when trip is over and use it as a regular snack container.


From short grocery runs to long road trips, the Are We There Yet™ travel tray is prefect car ride companion for kids. Enjoy your time together as a family and travel better together with Munchkin!

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Advance Screening Passes Giveaway (CAN)

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book Valérian and Laureline series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories.


Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.


We are looking forward to the movie ready to hit the big screen in Canada this month thanks to eOne Films Entertainment. And invite our Canadian readers enter our giveaway for a chance to win advance screening passes to see Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, or Halifax on Wednesday, July 19. All screenings are in 3D.

Here are some details:

Toronto
Cineplex Yonge & Dundas
7:00 PM

Vancouver
Scotiabank Vancouver
7:00 PM

Winnipeg
Scotiabank Winnipeg
7:00 PM

Edmonton
Scotiabank Edmonton
7:00 PM

Calgary
Chinook
7:00 PM

Ottawa
Scotiabank Ottawa
7:00 PM

Halifax
Scotiabank Halifax
7:00 PM

Victoria
Silvercity Victoria
7:00 PM

The movie officially opens in theatres on Friday, July 21. For your chance simply fill the form below indicating your city and Good Luck! The giveaway ends July 17, 2017.

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Find Comfort and Feel Confident in Svelte Built-in Shapewear

I have never been skinny lady even though I wear small size. And at my age I know I am not going to be skinnier, in opposite, every extra piece of pie or candy result into extra body pounds. There are some days and possibly months when you are busy with some other stuff and do not pay attention to your weight as your head is filled up with something else like working on new projects or meeting a deadline. Or during holidays you indulge yourself with some holiday treats you can only have once a year. Since woman's body constantly changes, having babies, hormonal changes, stress and other factors, clothes should also change and give us a confidence.


Svelte Built-in Shapewear offers solution to those tummy and thigh problems. You look great, feel comfortable and focus on other important tasks other than bumps and how to fit into those fancy jeans. I think Svelte has a great combination of fabric quality, style and knowing women's body the best . Their products help hide what is necessary and show the best you have. For example, my Tight Ankle Slit Leggings slim legs, flat tummy with special design and make a bum firmer. All that achieved with special denim-like fabric (Twill, Cotton Spandex) and unique design.


The Leggings I got are very comfortable. I put them on and forget about my worries focusing on other tasks. There are two colors available for this style so I've chosen black one, because I can wear it with almost anything and anywhere. Tight Ankle Slit Leggings has a built-in waist panel to make your tummy look smooth and feel comfortable. The fabric is very light what is perfect for summer hot season. I also like the trimming, really nice.

I attended a couple events wearing Tight Ankle Slit Leggings. I liked how comfortable they were. Now I'd like to get more tops for my wardrobe. Svelte carries a nice selection of skirts, tank tops, shorts and leggings of course.

Me & Eric McCormack from Will & Grace at Corus Upfront Event

If you are looking for some shape wear for summer or fall than check Svelte's selection of products. My love goes to leggings collection but there are other amazing items to choose from. Feeling comfortable has never been so easy with Svelte built-in shapewear!

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Join Bollywood Talents Aakanksha Sharma, Jonita Gandhi & Kamal Khan in #BollywoodMonster Mashup 2017

Festive season is on the way, Toronto and the GTA prepared for summer activities like never before. The number of festivals, both indoor and outdoor grows every year to fit our vibrant and diverse city. Canada’s largest South Asian festival, #BollywoodMonster Mashup is pleased to bring the Canadian debut of Bollywood sensation Aakanksha Sharma, the stunning voice of Sunny Leone in "Main Adhoora," to the main stage at Mississauga Celebration Square July 22 as part of the festival’s free programming.

Nominated twice at the 2017 Mirchi Music Awards for Upcoming Female Vocalist of the Year for her songs "Tu Alvida" from the film Traffic and "Dhal Jaun Main" from the film Rustom, Aakanksha Sharma is bringing her international star power to Canada for the first time in an exclusive #BollywoodMonster debut. As a seasoned performer, the young singer is set to deliver an unforgettable show to a crowd of thousands at this year’s #BollywoodMonster Mashup after winning Chhote Ustaad - Do Deshon Ki Ek Awaaz and appearing as a finalist on Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar on Star Plus, one of India’s most popular television channels.  


Aakanksha Sharma shares the Mississauga Celebration Square stage with Jonita Gandhi. Jonita is the first of three surprise Bollywood stars the festival will be revealing. The award-winning singer of "The Breakup Song" has worked with the likes of A.R. Rahman of Slumdog Millionaire fame and recently won the 2017 Mirchi Music Award Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Gilehriyaan" from the film Dangal.

The final Bollywood star to visit us during Monster Mashup is a Zee Cine award-winning singer, Bollywood star Kamal Khan. With over 8 million views on YouTube, his hit song "Ishq Sufiyana" from the film The Dirty Picture has stood the test of time and continues to be a fan favourite. Kamal Khan’s hypnotic vocals paired with the song’s bright melody makes it the perfect single to enjoy the summer air and earned the singer a Zee Cine Award for Fresh New Singing Talent, in addition to Male Vocalist of the Year at the Mirchi Music Awards and Best Music Debut at the Global Indian Music Awards.

Following his award-winning singles, the Punjabi singer continues to release hit after hit. His latest songs, "Barsatan" and "Sach" have over 1 million views on the artist’s YouTube channel. Kamal Khan is bringing his irresistible hits to #BollywoodMonster Mashup as the festival’s Friday night closer in a can’t-miss performance!

Get the opportunity to meet Aakanksha Sharma at our exclusive, behind-the-scenes #BollywoodMonster VIP and Media Cocktail Reception! Taking place July 20 6pm at C Banquets in Mississauga, the #BollywoodMonster VIP and Media Cocktail Reception is an annual party with #BollywoodMonster Mashup's Bollywood celebrities gracing the guest list. VIP tickets are available to the public (free drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment included) and can be purchased on the festival's website here.


Want your chance to get more free stuff? #BollywoodMonster Mashup is giving away free Goodie Packages for all to join the fun! Sign up to get a special offer for a meet and greet with Aakanksha Sharma and the rest of this year’s Bollywood stars. Other perks include a complimentary yoga class from Yogavision, free coffee with pastry purchase from Studio.89, an awesome deal on Novotel Hotel, and MUCH more! To get the goodie package, go to BollywoodMonsterMashup.com and enter coupon code #BollywoodMonster.

#BollywoodMonster Mashup Calendar:

#BollywoodMonster Teaser Party
Revival Nightclub, Toronto
Saturday July 1st at 10:30PM

#BollywoodMonster Does Brampton
Rose Theatre, Brampton
Saturday, July 15th at 4:30PM

#BollywoodMonster VIP and Media Cocktail Reception
C Banquets, Mississauga
Thursday, July 20th at 6PM
 
#BollywoodMonster Concert + Monster FoodFest
Mississauga Celebration Square
Friday, July 21st at 4PM
 
#BollywoodMonster Family Day & Finale + Monster FoodFest
Mississauga Celebration Square
Saturday, July 22nd at 2PM

Bollywood Monster Mashup is wonderful festival for all music fans when you can meet talented performers on one stage performing their best hits. Do not miss this unique opportunity to see beautiful Aakanksha Sharma,  Jonita Gandhi, Kamal Khan and enjoy their best songs!

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