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Theatre Review: Kim’s Convenience

Ins Choi as Jung

Kim’s Convenience is the first fully original Canadian play in Soulpepper’s theatre history. An instant hit at last year’s Fringe Festival, the play continues to delight audiences in their new home. Written by Soulpepper Academy alumnus Ins Choi, this five-person play centres around the fate of a local family-run Regent Park convenience store whose...
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This February, think out of your box of chocolates with Casa Loma

This February, think out of your box of chocolates with Casa Loma

Smack dab in the middle of the winter of your discontent is Valentine’s Day, and whether you are currently shacked up or flying solo, this holiday often instills a lot of passion in people. While some anticipate a romantic day of gift giving and mutual appreciation, others may see it as an impending doom...
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For the love of Opera: Tosca

11-12-03-a-MC-D-948Mark Delavan as Scarpia (left, ground) and Adrianne Pieczonka as Tosca in the Canadian Opera Company production of Tosca, 2012. Conductor Paolo Carignani, director Paul Curran, set and costume designer Kevin Knight, and lighting designer David Martin Jacques. Photo: Michael Cooper

Perhaps one of the most well known operas worldwide, the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Tosca will not disappoint. Puccini’s tale of one woman’s struggles through love, jealousy, treachery and death unfolds on stage in heartbreaking detail. No shrinking violet, Floria Tosca (sung on opening day by Adrianne Pieczonka) is the epitome of a...
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Valentine’s Day just another tick on the calendar

Snoopy Kiss

Red, White and Pink Day as I like to call it, draws near. The expired Halloween candy is devoured, the credit cards are maxed out on Christmas gifts and the pounding headaches of New Year’s Day are alleviated. Valentine’s Day has struck and it’s not even February. Blame it on seductive marketing all you...
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Theatre Review: Avenue Q

Avenue Q Cast Photo: Seanna Kennedy Photography

The LOT brings Avenue Q, the Tony Award-winning musical about a slightly run down neighbourhood inhabited by people, puppets and monsters, back to Toronto and if you didn’t see it before, make sure to catch it this time around. This production is a “run, don’t walk,” type of puppet  musical genius. At first glance...
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Theatre Review: Blue Dragon

Henri Chasse & Marie Michaud in Blue Dragon

The Blue Dragon by Marie Michaud and Robert Lepage is a three person performance that is visually striking and takes you on a rollercoaster if not predictable journey. Typical of many Lepage productions, Blue Dragon exposes his audience to the idea of the Other and asks you to question what you think you know—explore...
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Top three bands & games to hibernate with

Top three bands & games to hibernate with

Thanks to global warming, winter has been a relatively mild-mannered friend, but following this weekend’s below zero blasts the...
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Theatre Review: The Penelopiad

Megan Follows and cast in The Penelopiad.

Nightwood Theatre’s Production of The Penelopiad written by Margaret Atwood is a sumptuous, visual feast.  This production is no...
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inTO: The Drake Hotel Valentine’s Vacation Staycation

Drake Beer Garden

The ever trendy Drake Hotel is offering couples a chance to have some fun over the Valentines Day week...
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Make Death Wait: Tell us how you plan on becoming heart-healthy and WIN!!

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Let’s be honest: how often do you think about your health? According to some pretty staggering statistics, we don’t...
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Tips for singles on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day can conjure up feelings of loneliness for those without a mate. But being alone is cheaper, easier,...
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Shop Prop: Yoga Tree

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After years of housing yogi-apprentices in the suburbs (Richmond Hilland Thornhill), Yoga Tree has extended its sun salutations to...
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