Here it is! My first stab at making a music video. I am so grateful to have been able to work with Carmela Antonio – a talented, brave and willing muse. From the art direction to the production to the editing and direction this video is a product of our imagination and hard work. Elena Pacienza did the hair & make-up. And Carmela is a superstar. I am already looking forward to the next video, whatever shape it will take. Thanks for watching. xo
This past May I was introduced to Carmela Antonio in a coffee shop on Ossington by an angel. Carmela’s vibrant energy and enthusiasm had me hooked right off the bat, but then she loaded up a new song she had recorded, strapped her headphones on me, and inspiration struck. I had been looking for a new artist full of potential to try out my hand at directing with, and Carmela’s muse hit me hard. “Pink Dawn” is the track. It is an ethereal rendition of the fragility of unrequited love. It is streaming now exclusively on carmelaantonio.com. Be sure to have a listen. The video will have it’s inaugural screening with a live performance by Carmela on Sept. 15th at Milk Glass Co. The video debut performance will naturally take place amongst the opening of The Goddess Array Pt. 2 art show. Doors are at 6pm. Show is at 10pm. Party until LATE. We have much to celebrate. Please consider this your formal invitation. RSVP to jennifer@jennifertoole.com. xo
It’s a beautiful thing to be able to celebrate my momma, singer Jeanine Mackie. I created a new space online where fans can watch her perform and listen to her sweet musical stylings. She’s totally magical. Click through and hear for yourself. xo
Web design for www.jeaninemackieband.com by Jennifer Toole.
Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese performed her infamous martini glass routine at Northbound Leather’s 26th Anniversary Party last night in Toronto at The Phoenix Concert Theatre. God bless Northbound for bringing Dita to Toronto for the first time! She was such perfection it was otherworldly. Dita is all diamonds, silky skin, maddening teases, and old school Glamour with a capital G. I caught the act from the balcony and shot my little heart out. I am so pleased to be able to share a peek of the show with all of you who weren’t able to attend. I have never seen the Phoenix so full! The event was further proof of Toronto’s major come-up right now. Exciting times! xo
The many faces of radiant Juilliard graduating mezzo-soprano Avery Amereau shot for her upcoming role as Carmen in the Opera Columbus 2017 production.
Shot at The Juilliard School, NYC.
The results of my two photoshoots with magnificent soprano Ambur Braid are at long last published on Braid’s shiny new website amburbraid.com. Head over to the site to experience the unique blend of talent, class, seduction, and humour that make up the backbone of this wonderful performer. Braid is currently embodying the role of Queen of the Night in the English National Opera’s run of The Magic Flute. I eagerly await her return to this side of the pond for a well-deserved bottle of champagne to celebrate her suave new site. xo
At the heart of Toronto’s cultural epicentre lies entertainer Pastel Supernova. In addition to being a gorgeous dancer Pastel has been the driving force behind the Love Letters Cabaret. Pastel is the artistic director and choreographer for the company that keeps downtown’s entertainment scene visceral, sexy, and ripe with human instinct. The company will be performing The Bacchanal at Lula Lounge on October 29th. The show is dinner theater set in a mythical place where magical forest creatures set a seductive spell in search of Dionysian ecstasy. Lose your inhibitions, enter an exotic and primal world where the celebration of Bacchus, the god of wine and reverie will give you a true interactive dance theater performance. Definitely not to be missed! Buy tickets HERE. Watch a little teaser of the show below>>>> xo
Photography: Jennifer Toole // Hair: Amber Fairlie @ The Manor Salon // Make-Up: Jocelyn Santos
Shot at The Clint Roenisch Gallery in Toronto.
In the midst of her busy performance schedule playing Amour in Opera Atelier’s production of Gluck’s “Orpheus & Eurydice” at The Elgin Theatre, revered soprano Meghan Lindsay and I managed to carve out some time for a portrait session. We captured Meghan’s strength, her provocative beauty, her capacity for dramaturge, and a particular “je ne sais quoi” in her eyes that elicits mystery and sparks curiosity. The next chance to hear Meghan’s ethereal soprano vocals will be at the opera house in the palace of Versailles playing Sidonie/Nymph des Eaux in Opera Atelier’s production of Armide November 20th to 22nd. The show will also do a run in Toronto beginning October 22nd, 2015. Buy tickets HERE.
* Shot at The Elgin Theatre in Toronto
Photography: Jennifer Toole // Hair & Make-Up: Elena Pacienza
Chanele posing as the third fate Atropos. Shot by me in Grandma’s house.
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