NATIONAL: Global virtual event platform Hubilo has announced $125 million in Series B funding from Alkeon Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Balderton Capital. This brings the rapidly growing event company’s funding to $153 million in less than 18 months. The investment will allow Hubilo to develop new business functions and platform advancements, as well as set up new sales offices in key regions.
The annual “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” show put on by MRC Live & Alternative and ABC will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Dec. 31. Airing live on ABC, the celebration will feature the event's first-ever Spanish language countdown, with Puerto Rico as the inaugural host destination.
CALGARY: The wildly popular Beyond Van Gogh exhibit has been extended for the second time. Originally slated to be open through Sept. 6, and then Oct. 8, the exhibit will now reopen from Oct. 23 to Nov. 28 at the BMO Centre. The immersive digital gallery showcases over 300 of the artist’s works projected on the walls and ceilings.
MONTREAL: Montreal's McCord Museum will offer free admission for 100 days, starting Oct. 13, in celebration of its upcoming 100th anniversary. The museum will be hosting several anticipated exhibits including ones centered on Indigenous art, 1980s fashion and the holidays. Admission will be free until Jan.19, 2022.
TORONTO: Snow Magic, a new winter-themed arts festival at Ontario Place’s East Island, takes place on select dates from Nov. 12 to Jan. 16. The drive-thru event showcases installations of 18 Canadian artists, ranging from mythical creatures and crystal caverns to an immersive light forest. There will also be a curated 30-minute soundtrack. A portion of ticket sales, which start at $45, will go to SickKids Hospital.
