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Wed 28 Nov – United Against AIDS Concert

Just, JUST got back from what was a surprisingly short-filled Bell Center with solid performances all around. The room did take some time to warm up, and granted, it's difficult to stand up and shout when you're presented with images of dying children in Africa. This was the point of the concert, and was well received and respected by all. Ben Mulroney did a great job as a host, taking modest cracks at his lack of artistry and introducing various UNICEF figures that spoke in between sets.

Nikki Yanofsky set the stage dressed more casual than caj, belting out a few tunes for the people. Nikki had a surprising stage presence, but shone more on screen. Destined for great things, but only time will tell.

In came Angélique Kidjo who just James Browned it with some stellar leg work and full-on dancing in no less than heels. People didn't seem sure at first, but Kidjo returned in a later set and just tore this thing open. …