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Grand Marshal – Ottawa Capital Pride 2017

This August ,(August 21st to 27th, 2017), Ottawa Capital Pride week will happen. The Grand Marshal this year is Candy Palmater. There will be many events Candy will be attending throughout that week, plus delivering an empowering message at the vigil,  then ending the week with the pride parade, celebrating in the nations capital.

Solidarity, love and kindness Candy is honored to be this years Grand Marshal.   Candy and her wife Denise will be celebrating their 7 years of marriage during the week of events as well. Come out and show your love and support, be an ally,  and attend as many of the events this week of pride will host.  August 21st to August 27th, 2017.     One love.

LINK HERE  of media release.

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Hubcap Comedy Festival – HOST Candy Palmater

Hello everyone, Quick NOTE:

Hoping you had a marvelous and safe holiday season and great beginning to the 2017 year.  So many exiting projects in the works for Candy Palmater this new year, and still a few we simply are not allowed to let out of the secret bag yet. One will be coming your way in just a few short weeks.  For now we are pleased to announce Candy can be seen LIVE for a public performance at the Moncton Hubcap Comedy Festival where she will be hosting the Gala night on February 9th, 2017.  Get your tickets fast before they are gone. Candy performs for Corporate functions so it is a rare sighting to have her perform public shows. Hope you can come for some great laughs with Candy and the other wonderful comedians on what will be a glorious night of entertainment.

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The Candy Show – National Television series in Canada

Just wrapping up the final day/ night of filming in Halifax Saturday May 3rd. For the past 2 weeks filming this National Variety Television series, The Candy Show Season 5 has been extremely exciting, highly entertaining and very emotional.  The Candy Show showcases some of the BEST Canadian Music, Canadian Performers and of course Comedy Diva Candy Palmater. Season 5 of The Candy Show airing dates are not released from the network yet. Post-Production will take place immediately after tonight’s show.

Thank you to each and every audience member, staff, crew, Guest  and Candy Palmater for bringing your best to the show.  Audience plays a huge part in how our product looks for HD filming, and mixing in the right guests, and all the love for Candy Palmater creates stellar footage for The Candy Show.

The Candy Show is Aboriginal Created/ Writen/ Produced/ Hosted and performed by Candy Palmater. The Production is under Fancy Shoes TV INC., owned by Mi’Kmaq TV host/ comedian Candy Palmater, co-partnered with Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment. This dynamic women powerhouse team is a force to be reckoned with.  Watch for more great TV by this duo.

Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.

Watch for Season 4 The Candy Show on TV now, APTN and APTN HD channels – Wednesday nights  – don’t miss an NEW episode.

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CATCH VLOGRIL – the month of April Candy and Denise vlogged and brought you behind the scenes on set of The Candy Show.  Click here for The Candy Show Lifestyle YouTube Channel to watch. More vlogs will be uploaded soon, once we are done filming that is.  Thank you to each and person who support Candy, The Candy Show, The Candy Show LIFESTYLE YouTube channel and all of Candy Palmater’s comedy/ speaking career.

TV Show filming in Halifax HOTTEST event of the year

Many awesome Television series are filmed in Halifax every year.  But most are closed sets, not open for the public to partake and understandably so. The Candy Show is a National Television series that does not go by the standard rules. In fact, filming a large portion of the hit National TV series is done in front of a live studio audience. This variety TV show is just that, a Variety TV show.  Hosted by Creator/ Writer/ Comedian Candy Palmater each episode begins with Comedy monologue plus a Music Guest and a Performing Artist.

The day time filming is a closed set, however, in the evening we open the doors to those who are 19+ and invite you into the house.  Door time is 6:10 – 6:50 pm so you MUST be in the door to the studio during this time to ensure you get a spot in the audience.  FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE.  We film 2 episodes each night except for Wednesday April 30th where we film only one.  13 episodes, 26 guests, 7 nights of taping.  Ticket price is ONE non-perishable food item for Feed NS bins that are on site.  Bring the food with you please.

There is a bar and merchandise on site, so bring cash.  During the break , we feed our audience some sandwiches – free.

REQUEST YOUR TICKETS HERE.  Simply check the dates and the guests you want to see below and email.  It’s that easy.

APRIL 24, 2014 filming day:

HOST/ WRITER/ COMEDIAN/: Candy Palmater – funny female comedian/ monologue every episode brand new material. Candy Palmater

Derric Starlight – Puppeteer  Performer

Erin Costelo – singer/ songwriter

– Hubert Francis – Singer/ songwriter

– Brondon Gold – Circus Performer

APRIL 25, 2014 filming day:

Gerry “Big Bear” Barrett – Ojibwe Elvis Impersonator

My Living Will – Band/ Music

Caitlan & Christy – DUO pole performers

Red Suga – Music

APRIL 26, 2014 filming day:

Troy Lane – Tattoo artist (Tribal Ink Tattoo)

Slowcoaster – Band/ Music

Moe Clark – Poet/ spoken word artist

Jessie Brown & The Black Divine – Band/ Music

APRIL 30,2014 filming day:

Tracy Bone – Singer/ song writer (country)

–  Maria Osende – Flamenco dancer/ Performer

MAY 1, 2014 filming day:

Neon Dreams – Music/ band

El Jones – Halifax Poet Laureate

Charlie A’Court – blues musician w/ Kev Corbett

INEZ Jasper – Music

MAY 2, 2014 filming day:

Irish Mythen – singer/ song writer

Eastern Eagle – The Candy Show Host DRUM

Susan Aglukark – Global artist/ Music/ JUNO winner/ Order of Canada

Rich Aucoin – Music/ symphonic pop

MAY 3, 2014 filming day:

Iskwe – Music/ singer-song writer

– TO BE DETERMINED

The Stanfields – music/ Band

George Leach – music/ singer- song writer/ JUNO award winner

**Please note: Guest list is subject to change.  If any changes are required, they will be updated here**

TICKETS  TICKETS   TICKETS  TICKETS   email ONLY please.

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Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.

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This week on The Candy Show – funny woman Candy Palmater & Guests

WEDNESDAY February 12th, 2014  10pm EST/ 11pm AST

NEW episode of The Candy Show ( National Television series on APTN & APTN HD). National TV show

 

COMEDY: by The Creator/ Writer/ female comedian Candy Palmater – opening monologue

MUSIC: First Nation artist Joey Stylez

PERFORMER: Magic of Michael James

The Candy Show is Produced by Candy Palmater and Co-Executive Producer Johanna Eliot of Ocean, together formed Fancy Shoes TV INC.

Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.

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Candy Palmater
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The Candy ShowMagician Michael James

WEDNESDAY Feb. 5th on APTN 10pm EST – Season 4 NEW episode The Candy Show

Season 4 is currently airing a NEW episode every Wednesday night on APTN and APTN HD channels at 10pm EST/ 11pm AST. Late night TV like no other.  The Candy Show is written/ produced/ starring female comedian Candy Palmater, with Guests:

IAN Sherwood: East Coast Musician and the Creator of the theme song for The Candy Show.

JACOB Pratt: Incredible, talented Hoop Performer/ dancer

CANDY Palmater: unique, gay, native, female Comedian delivers a monologue off the top.

The Candy Show is filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Season 5 will be filmed end of April to first week in May 2014. For FREE tickets.

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The Candy Show WEDNESDAYS 10pm EST on APTN & APTN HD

WEDNESDAY January 29th, 2014 on the NEW Season 4 of The Candy Show:

COMEDY: Candy Palmater ( Host/ Creator/ Writer) – One of Canada’s top Female Comedians can be seen on APTN and APTN HD Channels every week.

MUSIC: East Coast Musical talents of Chris Martin & The Trouble Shooters

PERFORMER: Kahsenniyo Wilson – Spoken Word

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Chris Martin & The Trouble Shooters on Season 4 Ep. of The Candy Show
Chris Martin & The Trouble Shooters on Season 4 Ep. of The Candy Show
Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
Candy (left) and Kahsenniyou - Season 4 TCS
Candy (left) and Kahsenniyou – Season 4 TCS
Candy performing on Season 4 The Candy Show
Candy performing on Season 4 The Candy Show
Candy with musical guest: Chris Martin and The Trouble Shooters
Candy with musical guest: Chris Martin and The Trouble Shooters
Candy with musical guest: Chris Martin and The Trouble Shooters
Candy with musical guest: Chris Martin and The Trouble Shooters

The Candy Show NEW Episode of Season 4 airs this Wednesday

Only on APTN and APTN HD Channels. 

This week on The Candy Show: Comedic brilliance of Candy Palmater, w/ Guests: Musical genius Christine Campbell and with Aboriginal dancer James Jones, performing the hoop dance.   10pm EST/ 11pm AST  APTN National TV

Photos of this week’s coming Episode – click on each picture for larger image.

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Candy and James
James Jones performing
James Jones performing
Candy in the middle of fans, with James on her right
Candy getting a lesson on set from Christine Campbell
Candy and James on set of The Candy Show
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Christine Campbell performing

 

WeDay, Scott Jones and Elsipogtog and Candy Palmater

Good day to everyone,

First Things First

Thank you to every one of you who have subscribed to the free subscription to our website updates.  We appreciate every fan and welcome each of you to our website. Candy reads all your comments, and will reply to your messages directly.

All blog posts at this point are by Candy’s Manager/ wife: Denise Tompkins (Me) For all inquires and bookings please contact me here  I would be happy to help.  To view Candy’s schedule, to see if she is available for bookings, here is her calendar ( Please note: some dates have been added today, and will show up within 24 hours after posting). Feel free to contact me if you have questions.

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NEWS for week of Nov. 26th- Dec.1st

What a week Candy has.  Tuesday is a filming day with APTN (Aboriginal People’s Television Network), where she is on National News “Laughing Drum” segment.  “Laughing Drum ” is segment where Aboriginal Comedians comment and speak about issues and topics that relate to Canadian politics and other agendas.  It is fun, thought provoking and sometimes silly, all depending on the topic of course.  You can check it out on Tuesday nights. For Candy’s own National Television series, The Candy Show, currently airing on Wednesday nights, the first 3 seasons, you can watch online or on TV.  Season 4 Premiere with brand NEW episodes will air this winter. (good thing you have subscribed to our website, so you do not miss the premiere).  Season 5 filming dates TBA for 2014.

Wednesday: Candy is a part of the International fundraising event, WeDay, coming to Atlantic Canada,  Candy Palmater is one of the celebrity speakers at this momentous event for young people, being held at Halifax Metro Centre. For details here is the website

Thursday: Candy hosts a benefit fundraiser for Scott Jones.  If you are 19+ you can come out and support this important cause.  For details about Scott Jones, click here.

Saturday: Candy Palmater hosts the huge Benefit for the Elsipogtog Mi’Kmaq Warriors on the Fracking issues in NB.  Elsipogtog benefit Concert This affects all Canadians, and of all ethnic cultures. This is held at the Marquee Ballroom on Gottingen Street in Halifax. Poster for benefit Nov.30MORE TV News to come…….

The following week Candy and I will be on the road for Comedy gigs over the maritime provinces.

December 4th is Candy’s Birthday!

Thank you so much for reading this update, we appreciate your support and please feel free to leave Candy a message anytime.

PS/ Don;t forget to follow Candy on Social media too:

Twitter    YouTube   FaceBook Fan Page   Instagram   My Twitter (Candys Manager)

Have a great day,

The Candy Show team.

 

Elsipogtog Benefit Concert hosted by Comedian Candy Palmater

Benefit concert picElsipogtog Benefit Concert time and venue details for Halifax, Saturday, November 30th!! **2 parts, 2 venues, 2 mins from each other lol**

First Location:
Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Center
6-8:00pm: Cultural Showcase, Vendors & Silent Auction!

Our Cultural Showcase features an internationally renowned group of Mi’kmaq singers, Eastern Eagle, as our host drum group. We also have All Nations Drum Group, dancers from all powwow styles and a Hoop Dance Exhibition. The Silent Auction will include Artwork, Fancy Shawl and Jingle dresses, hand drums, earrings, and anything else people would like to donate to help the benefit raise funds. All vendors are welcome and can contact me to reserve a table!

Candy Palmater hosts this amazing event on November 30th. Get your tickets before they are gone!
Candy Palmater hosts this amazing event on November 30th. Get your tickets before they are gone!

Second Location:
The Marquee Ballroom (19&Up)
8pm-2am: Fashion Show, Stand-Up Comedy, Solo Singers and 4 Live Bands!

To start, we have one super funny Mi’kmaq.. who was recently voted as Halifax’s Best Comedian, nominated by the ECMA’s, and host of “The Candy Show”, Candy Palmater, as our nights event host!! The Fashion Show will showcase HeadRush, The Vault and InkStarz Native designs by “Natasha Patles” and “Dwayne Ward”- which will include both female and male Mi’kmaq models. We then have special guest, “Ryan McMahon”, a very hilarious Ojibway Comedian, who’s flying in from Winnipeg to do Stand-Up Comedy for us! Our stacked music line-up includes Listiguj’s very own “Melissa Girven” and “Gmanwolf Productions”, “Kicking Krotch”, and two Aboriginal Hiphop Music groups who were recently nominated by the East Coast Music Awards for Aboriginal Recording Of The Year, “City Natives” and “Black & Grey” to perform for us LIVE!!!

Aboriginal Comedian and National Television host on stage of Season 4 of The Candy Show
Aboriginal Comedian and National Television host on stage of Season 4 of The Candy Show