Join us for an unforgettable night of words, groove, and collective joy at the Tranzac, featuring Ronna Bloom, The Uplifters, and Rebecca Hennessy.
Celebrated poet Ronna Bloom is the author of eight books of poetry and a singular voice in Canadian literature. Her work has been broadcast on CBC, recorded by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, translated into Bangla and Chinese, and featured multiple times in Best Canadian Poetry, with nominations for the Pushcart Prize. Ronna has collaborated widely with filmmakers, choreographers, musicians, and architects, and in 2018 her poem “The City” was painted 35 metres wide on King Street in Toronto. She has also brought poetry into health care, founding the Poet-in-Residence program at Sinai Health. This fall, she launched her powerful new book In a Riptide with double bassist Michael Herring in a joyously packed room — and the ripple continues.
The Uplifters always vote YES. YES to slinky groove. YES to making the trip to happiness. YES to togetherness and friendship. Michael Herring (bass), Dave Clark (drums), and Jason Kenemy (piano) play deeply soulful, New Orleans–inspired music made for absolutely everyone. You didn’t know you needed this experience until you sit in the room with them — and then suddenly, it all makes sense.
Trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Rebecca Hennessy brings it all together, weaving sound, song, and spirit into an evening of connection, movement, and deep listening.
Come warm up your winter with us — this one’s about community, creativity, and saying YES. ✨