| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
WinterTide: Shanty Sweets Quintet
Event Description
Artist: Shanty Sweets Quintet – Black History Month Special
Delight in the beauty of winter as the Rock Garden turns into the season’s most elegant jazz lounge experience. Adorned in glowing lights and roaring firepits, the garden’s natural winterscape is the perfect setting for a night out. Explore the garden pathways or cozy up indoors while you enjoy live music, classic cocktails, and delicious cuisine. RBG has partnered with Emerging Artists Association to bring live performances from emerging musicians and award-winning artists.
- Reservations are required and can be made via Open Table.
- Doors open 5:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. with three 45-minute sets throughout the evening (6:30, 7:45, and 9 p.m.)
- This is a 19+ event. I.D. required at the door.
Generously Supported by:
Tickets/Reservations
Ticketing Details
Event tickets are required for access to Rock Garden’s indoor and outdoor spaces. Tickets / reservations are made exclusively through OpenTable, paying event cover through that service.
- $17 / person (+ HST & Service Fee)
Select your seating type and location upon making your online reservation.
Please note: based on availability, limited tickets may be purchased at the door, though at-the-door entry is not guaranteed. It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.
Ticketing Details & Terms
- Your ticket is for this event only, and does not include general admission for the full day.
- Tickets are non-refundable and final sale
- General admission discounts and coupons are not applicable to this ticketed event.
- Members do not receive a discount but have access to a presale.
- RBG Gift Certificates are not redeemable on OpenTable
Tickets purchased to WinterTide are final sale and non-refundable. Tickets for this experience can be transferred to someone else if you can no longer attend the event. Please keep your tickets and confirmation: it is proof of your purchase and allows entry into the experience.
Liability: RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.
Filming/Photography Release: Please be advised that all photos, audio-video, and static images taken at this experience may be used for exhibit, reproduction, and/or distribution for RBG related promotional use, including all forms of print, television advertisement, social media and /or website display. In consideration of your participation as a guest or attendee of this experience, you authorize Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use such photos and images under their sole discretion. Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns are released without limitation of any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.
By purchasing tickets and participating in this event on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.
Plan Your Evening: Seating at WinterTide
Choose your perfect spot for the evening! Upon booking with OpenTable, you will be required to select a seating option:
- Restaurant Seating: Cozy dining setup in the Rock Garden Bistro with reduced visibility of the stage. Standard bistro tables and chairs.
- Great Room Lounge Seating: Relax on couches and lower seating along the room’s perimeter. Small table to rest food and drinks provided. Not recommended for visitors with mobility concerns.
- Great Room Table Seating: Located in the center of the performance space with view to the stage, seated in standard-height chairs with small tables.
Learn more about seating and event layout at rbg.ca/wintertide
Frequently Asked Questions and more available at rbg.ca/wintertide
Entertainment: Shanty Sweets Quintet
Run It Forward!
Shanty Sweets is a Toronto-based recording artist, singer, songwriter, composer and DJ who boasts a diverse musical style that blends Roots-Reggae, Dub, and Jazz influences. Her journey into music was influenced and shaped by drawing inspiration from a wide range of artists including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, Alanis Morissette, Phyllis Dillon, Jill Scott, Bob Marley and Dennis Brown.
Shanty’s music resonates with a rich tapestry of musical heritage.
With over two decades of experience performing live, Shanty has mesmerized audiences across renown venues in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Gladstone Hotel, Carlu Hotel, Art Gallery of Ontario (A.G.O.), Nathan Philip Square, Yonge-Dundas Square, Mel Lastman Square (and more) performing at festivals such as Afro-Fest, Masani Production’s “RastaFest”, The T.U. Jazz Festival, The Jerk Festival and The International Music Arts Festival. In addition, She’s performed out of town as well at The Globus Theatre (Bobcaygeon), The Welland African-Caribbean Music Festival, Moksha Canada’s “Niagara Falls – Colours Festival, Oshawa, Jamaica, Montreal, just to name a few.
Shanty Sweets recently released her debut single “Let It Burn” which was released in the Fall of 2022, and garnered widespread acclaim for its powerful rhythm track, cleverly written lyrics, and relevant subject matter. In addition to her success, she’s received an award for top 5 performers of the year 2024 from one of Canada’s top reggae magazines, Reggae Xclusive. Her upcoming EP dropping this summer, will contain some sweet melodious and cultural material of reggae, roots and jazzy soul that will keep you wanting more. Shanty is currently working with her Reggae-Jazz band, “The Shanty Sweets Quintet,”
Featuring :
- Dr. Keyz- Keyboards
- Demeisne (D-1) -Saxophone
- Bryant- Bass Guitar
- Oz- Drums.
Together, they’ve created tones of ska, reggae, blues and jazz elements. The audience can expect an inspirational journey through diverse sounds and themes.
It’s a vibe thing!
EAA Emerging Artists Association (Formerly known as Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival Inc.) is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization creating opportunities for equity-deserving groups of emerging artists to showcase, learn and network.
Food & Drink
Enhance your WinterTide experience with our tapas-style dishes and shareable plates, featuring seasonal and locally inspired options crafted to complement the ambiance of the evening.
WinterTide
Thursdays to Saturdays,
February 13 to March 22, 2025
RBG has partnered with Emerging Artists Association to bring live performances from emerging musicians and award-winning artists.
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