Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with artist Avery Raquel, a Toronto-based musician performing at the Painted Lady on May 7 as part of the Departure Festival. Avery discusses her journey, starting with singing at age four and playing piano at seven, leading to her love for jazz and songwriting. She highlights her latest single "Hard to Stay," written in Spain with Alex Schindler and produced by Christian Lore. Avery also talks about her EP "Scratching at the Surface," recorded at Humber College. Upcoming performances include the Beaches Jazz Fest, Blue Mountain Festival, and Oshawa Convergence Festival.

Wendy teaches listeners about how the City of Toronto protects its ravines through the Toronto Ravine Strategy. She also mentions how the community can get involved and help take care of the ravines.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews the artists behind the new single, “Figure It Out”, Mønaé, Rated Genius, Chad Beloin, and Where's Jerome. “Figure It Out” is available on all platforms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbr0Rz9rfS8

A round up of work, community/learning, funding, and submission opportunities for youth in the arts, based on the April 25, 2025 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter.

Website: www.artreach.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachto/

Links:

Reelworld Film Festival - Call for Films

filmfreeway.com/reelworld

Rendezvous with Madness - Call for Films

workmanarts.com/rendezvous-with-madness/submissions/

Mayworks Festival Of Working People & The Arts

mayworks.ca/2025-festival/

Mixed Theatre Company - Arts Administrator Job

mixedcompanytheatre.com/work-with-us/

Ontario Arts Council - Music Recording Projects Grant

arts.on.ca/grants/music-recording-projects

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with pop artist, DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD.

Cheryl talks about the pilot goat grazing project she lead for the city of Toronto. She explained the benefits of goat grazing, the goats' wellness and if the goats will be back for more projects.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, writer, and producer from Manifest Productions, Mike Manning. You can see him on CBS’ “Beyond The Gates".

https://www.mannifestproductions.com/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews comedian Kristen Becker. She is the founder of Summer of Sass, which helps relocate LGBTQ+ young adults out of oppressive areas.

https://www.kristenbecker.com/bio

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Lawrence Saint-Victor. He is seen on the well-known soap opera "The Bold & Beautiful" playing Carter Walton. He was recently in the film "The Accused" which is out now.

https://x.com/lsaintvictor?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/lsaintvic/?hl=en

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Noel Miller from Design Fitness. Design Fitness is focussed on Self-Care to restore health.

https://www.designfitness.ca/