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The Candy Show Remembers all the Canadian soldiers who fought hard for our beautiful country. Not only on November 11th, but the other 364 days of the year.
Thank you Canadian troops for keeping us safe, and performing the difficult arduous duty for us all to live free. You are always in our hearts and minds.
Elsipogtog 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!
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!!!
Day 2 Blog by Candy’s Manager: Denise Tompkins
Yesterday I blogged about Candy Palmater in her role as an International speaker. Today is about Candy in the capacity that many of you know her best. The role of Entertainment. Candy Palmater has been making us laugh, making us cry, making us exhausted as we saunter home from a show we lay witness to, and feel like we had been made love to by Candy’s wit, charm and unique style of comedy. She is more of a comedic story teller. Candy does deliver impromptu one liners when we least expect them, and she certainly lays everything on the stage for her audience. Candy’s innate ability is evident. Her humble and charming personality is no match for her on stage candour and honesty about topics that range from “what we are not to speak about in public” to politics. Breaking the barriers and pushing the comfortable envelope are her specialties.
Stand Up comedy styles
Unlike many other comedians, Candy has Two types of Comedy routines: 1. Corporate comedy, above the belt style for corporate functions, companies, Television Galas, Awards Show and many functions that like to keep things light , and number 2. Candy’s standard comedy – she pushes the envelope on topics that make people squirm in their seats. And let’s face it, most of us love to feel uncomfortable, breaking away form norm and social rights, this is why we love Stand up comedians, right? Candy utilizes her life experiences, her intelligence and her brashness to create the material we see on stage. No one gets hurt, and no one gets picked on in her shows. It is all in good fun, extremely entertaining and everyone loves to laugh until they have to pee. Candy is your huckleberry. 19 +.
Candy writes 100% of her material.
Candy’s comedy on line – Stand up Playlist
UPCOMING EVENTS/ SHOWS/ NEWS
Candy has been performing all over the country. She performs on her hit national TV series, The Candy Show, that airs every Wednesday nights on APTN/ APTN HD channels. (Check your service provider for exact times in your zone). OR watch the first 3 seasons on line here. Season 4 will air this winter – be sure to subscribe to our website and not miss the season premiere and about Season 5 news!
Candy recently won BEST COMEDIAN in Halifax by The Coast viewers pole. This Thursday Candy will be performing on stage at a Corporate function, and then heading over to the Awards Gala for award and a party. Get your tickets!
Candy has more Comedy events/ gigs coming up – check out our calendar of events
and just shared the stage with some Canadian greats. In 2014 Candy has set her sites on a cross Canada comedy tour with Jean Paul and Kenny Robinson, still in the works and we will keep you posted on the cities/ towns they will be performing in.
Thank you for your support.
The Candy Show Team
Updates from Candy’s Manager – Denise Tompkins
Bookings: 902 404-0047 OR Email your request here
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Candy Palmater has been very busy lately, working on many National Television projects that include: The Candy Show – National Variety Television series Created by and 100% written by, Candy Palmater. The Candy Show filmed it’s 4th season in Halifax spring 2013 at the Olympic Gardens, where we transform the large building into a giant filming studio. Seasons 1, 2 and 3 can currently be viewed every Wednesday night on APTN and APTN HD Channels. ( Check your service provider for exact airing times in your time zone). Season 4 is currently in Post Production, but be sure to subscribe to our website to not miss out on the FREE news updates.
OTHER Television NEWS:
Candy Palmater has acted on Call Me Fitz, Season 4, as Cholita, opposite Jason Priestly, for HBO Canada.
She has acted in Thom Fitzgerald’s NEW series Sex & Violence, Season 1, as Louella opposite Olympia Dukakis for OUTtv.
Candy has a NEW role in Thom Fitgerald,s NEW series, Forgive Me, Season 1, as Agnes, for Super Channel. ( Currently filming)
Watch for another NEW National Television series, Created by Candy Palmater, and she has hired another know Canadian writer, Drew Hayden Taylor, to write with her, called Pink Indian. Candy has a development deal with APTN, and is currently working away writing and developing her Pilot and a few episodes, hoping to begin filming in 2014.
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KEYNOTE Speaking
When Candy is not filming, writing of performing her Stand up comedy, she is on the road traveling all over the country delivering her stellar keynote speeches, to thousands of participants at various events, gigs and Education seminars. As an International Speaker, Candy is consistently traveling to where she is needed to deliver her powerful messages. Candy delivers many messages in her speeches, and you will never find her speeches video recorded, or on line and not for sale. In order to hear Candy speak,and inquire about speaking rates, you can book her for your event here.
Some topics: Aboriginal/ First Nation Rights, Power of Language, Education, Motivational/ Inspirational topics, Women’s Rights, Gay/ Lesbian Rights, Anti-Bullying, One Love, Inclusion, just to name a few.
You can find Candy Palmater on Twitter HERE
You can find me on Twitter HERE
Thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to leave us a message, and if you have questions, we love to here from you.
Happy Friday everyone.
This is a day later then I like to post, but tonight in Halifax, Candy Palmater is hosting at The Pavilion with The Extremities and A Tribe Called Red. It is going to be quite the show. For more details on the event and more of the Festival, please click here
Candy is no stranger to the music scene in Canada, most particularly East Coast. With her national award nominated Television series currently in its 4th season, featuring Canadian Musicians from all over the country, it is a perfect fit for Candy to host. Candy’s ECMA ( East Coast Music Award) nomination is rightly earned, and the mutual respect between Candy Palmater and all music artists is real and honest. The Candy Show reflects the love between the artists, you can watch every Wednesday night on APTN and APTN HD channels.
Stay tuned for more upcoming Comedy, hosting, speaking events and gigs Candy will be at, you never know when she might be in your area.
Follow Candy on Twitter, Instagram, FaceBook Fan Page, and YouTube channels.
The Candy Show audience is the best Television audience in the world!
Candy Palmater is a Canadian Icon, she is known in the Canadian scene as an all around Entertainer. She is a stand up comedian, and TV Host of her own National Variety TV Show on the Aboriginal People Television Network, ( APTN), currently wrapping up filming her 4th Season, with 13 episodes. Candy has acted on Season 4 of Call Me Fitz before filming her own TV series, and has just been on set of Thom Fitzgerald’s new TV series, Sex and Violence for OUT TV. With a week rest, she is off to Toronto for some work, meetings and Hosting a massive outdoor surprise! While currently writing on a NEW Dramady series with a Development deal for APTN, called The Pink Indian.
Candy Palmater is an Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Event Host, Mistress of Ceremonies and she has an activist side as well. She is a Gay rights activist, Aboriginal rights activist, Education activist with First nation Youth, and she delivers the most compelling Motivational and Inspiring Keynote speeches all across the country. She can make you laugh and cry all in one speech, at the same time delivering powerful message of one love, inclusiveness and education.
Candy also puts on powerful workshops, mostly educational and informational workshops around Aboriginal History.
Bring Candy to your events, Expos, private or corporate events, symposiums, stages, concerts, meetings, or where ever you may need some Prime Entertainment, keynote speaker and host for your needs. Contact us today, by clicking here.
You will be glad you did!
The week of March 6-10th, 2013, is the 25th Annual East Coast Music Awards being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Celebrating all the talent of various genres of music from all the Atlantic Provinces.
Candy Palmater has an ECMA Nomination for Best Media Person of the Year. For her hard promotion of East Coast Music to the rest of the world, by supporting the East Coast Musicians in sharing them with the world with her hit National Variety Television Series on APTN, The Candy Show. Currently in its 3rd Season, with a New episode premiering Wednesday nights on APTN and APTN HD channels, you can watch an exciting episode with Comedy, Music and visual performances each week. 
The Candy Show has a Gemini ( Canadian Screen Award) Nomination 2013 – for Season 2.Schedule Candy Palmater Hosting events at the East Coast Music Awards
Thursday March 7th, 2013 – Delta Halifax – midnight to 3AM – Molson Canadian late night
Friday March 8th, 2013 – Casino Halifax – 8PM to 11:59 PM – First Nation Showcase
– Delta Halifax – midnight to 3AM – Molson Canadian late night
Saturday March 9th, 2013 – Delta Halifax – midnight to 3AM – Molson Canadian Late night
For complete details and details on tickets, please visit ECMA Website
This week’s manicure look “Its Just Another Mani Monday”, needed to match up the Canadian Comedian’s gown for The Canadian Screen Awards, a.k.a Gemini Awards. Have a look at the slide show at the design Candy Palmater chose to rock with her Award show attire.
![Its Just Another Mani Monday](https://www.thecandyshow.com/wp-content/gallery/march-4th-its-just-another-mani-monday/img_1720.jpg "Sally Hansen nail applique \\"All Laced Up\\"")
![Its Just Another Mani Monday](https://www.thecandyshow.com/wp-content/gallery/march-4th-its-just-another-mani-monday/img_1721.jpg "Sally Hansen nail applique \\"All Laced Up\\"")
![Its Just Another Mani Monday](https://www.thecandyshow.com/wp-content/gallery/march-4th-its-just-another-mani-monday/img_1722.jpg "Sally Hansen nail applique \\"All Laced Up\\"")
![Its Just Another Mani Monday](https://www.thecandyshow.com/wp-content/gallery/march-4th-its-just-another-mani-monday/img_1723.jpg "Sally Hansen nail applique \\"All Laced Up\\"")
![Its Just Another Mani Monday](https://www.thecandyshow.com/wp-content/gallery/march-4th-its-just-another-mani-monday/img_1724.jpg "Sally Hansen nail applique \\"All Laced Up\\"")
Its Just Another Mani Monday Details:
Sally Hansen Nail applique called “All Laced Up”
What is Happening this week?
It is East Coast Music Awards week. The ECMA’s are in Halifax, and it is a busy week for Candy. Candy Palmater has been nominated for an ECMA – media person of the year, with her National television show, The Candy Show. The Candy Show has a Canadian Screen (Gemini) Nomination for Season 2, for best direction. This is a great year so far for the Canadian Aboriginal Comedian!
Candy Palmater is hosting the 3 Molson late night stage Gala’s at the Delta Halifax. For tickets to the show, go to the ECMA website.
Wednesday February 27th – The Candy Show, episode with: TV Host/ Comedian Candy Palmater w/ Guests: Brandon Johnson & Blake Francis ( East Coast Music), and w/ Halifax Circus Performering Juggling, Mike Hirschbach & Brodie Champion., on APTN and APTN HD Channels. Check your service provider for exact airing times in your time zone. 12 midnight AST , 11PM EST, 10PM CST, 9PM MST, 8PM PST.
The Candy Show is filmed in front of a live studio audience. Filmed/ Produced in Halifax, Nova Scotia by Fancy Shoes TV INC., a partnership with Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
SEASON 4 – For FREE tickets to the taping of this Award Nominated National variety Television series, please email: info@thecandyshow.com (Must be 19 years +)
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FOR LIST OF GUEST THAT WILL BE SEASON 4 – Click Here
Last night was the Season 3 premiere of The Candy Show., on APTN and APTN HD channels. Aboriginal Comedian hosts her own National Variety TV series with Musical guests, East Coast Artists and Performers….. and stand up comedy by the host, Candy Palmater.
To start the night off a big launch party was held at Michael’s bar & Grill on Young Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. ( Halifax is where The Candy Show is filmed). The night was filled of love, friends, family, press and fabulous fans. Many Thank you’s go out to each and every person that came, for sharing this wonderful night with us. A special big THANKS goes to the music artists that performed: Christine Campbell, Chris Martin and Like A Motorcycle. ( all of who will be guests on Season 4). Please enjoy the photographs. ** Photographs taken by Stoo Metz – Stoodio**
**To move through the pictures quicker, simply click on each one**
Did you miss the Season premiere on TV last night? Not to worry, watch it on line at the Network here APTN
For a sneak peak of the Guests who are on Season 3, and their air dates: Click Here
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NEWS:
Off The Leash writer, Jeremy Webb’s take from attending the Season 3 launch party this week. Click here for article