Angela Walcott

The One of a Kind Spring Show has closed its doors for another season, but not to worry – it will make a triumphant return in December during the annual Christmas installment. And with it, veteran jewellery designer Marlene Goodman will return not only to make and sell jewellery, but also to establish new...
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While attending the One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale at the Direct Energy Centre, there was a plethora of items that were both unique and functional. If you were able to check it out, these photos will serve as a reminder. If you didn’t get a chance to visit, there is always the Christmas...
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Seated in a mock studio where creativity and hope abounded, I lay out my tools haphazardly on the table before me. Soft and stiff paint brushes, sponges, rags and tubes of half-used paint engulfed the crammed space. I stare blankly at my canvas patiently waiting for some form of communication. I take the initiative...
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Spring has sprung! Well not officially, judging by the subzero temperatures, flurries, snow covered-ground and mini storms we have encountered lately. But not to worry, spring is here in another really big way, at least when it comes to fashion. This was the case at the splendid Spring Starts Here fashion extravaganza presented by...
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It’s back. For over 35 years, The One of a Kind Show has been showcasing the works of artists and artisans to eager shoppers in search of unique items. Like treasure, more exciting surprises are coming our way in the form of some unusual handmade products. So what is the hottest trend in the...
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As the wise soothsayer in William Shakespeare’s Caesar warned, “Beware the Ides of March”. In the case of Sean Garrity’s film Blood Pressure, beware the anonymous letter. However you want to look at it, Garrity’s psychological thriller will have you wondering the true development of this intriguing plot. The film which screens on, (you...
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Never judge a book by its cover, a play by its name, or the main characters by their roles, because you just never know. You never know why they think or do the things they do. You just don’t know. Nicolas Billon’s Iceland is a perfect example of delving into mysterious uncharted territory. Smart...
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Pomme is French for apple, is a bold and honest play. Playing at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts, it is also daring and provocative. Adult subject matter coloured with profanity, it is not necessarily a play for everyone. While it may easily offend some, with undoubtedly sexually explicit material, a disclaimer of...
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  John Singleton, the first black director nominated for an Academy Award, was in town to talk about his body of work at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Presented by TD and BAND (Black Artists’ Network in Dialogue) in association with Canadian filmmaker Clement Virgo. Garvia Bailey, the host of CBC radio’s “Big City, Small...
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Now that 2013 is here, many are looking toward a better version of themselves but have no clue where to start. It’s a long and confusing road to healthy so this is where martial arts expert and health makeover extraordinaire Lee Turner comes in. A Jiu-jitsu champion, Turner has an impressive list of accomplishments....
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