Janelle Watkins

Home to 4.4 million people, Toronto, also called GTA (Greater Toronto Area), is an almost utopian example of the modern metropolis.  Blending the clean chrome, glass and steel of a contemporary financial and corporate center with the green lawns and ethnic diversity of its many neighbourhoods and communities, it is no surprise that nearly...
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Join theSceneinTO and other Torontonians for a dose of inspiration this Thursday. The Top Ten Event, taking place Thursday, May 9 at the Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St.), will feature ten speakers who will each share the “one thing you should know before you die”, based on their area of expertise. The Top...
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It’s that time of year again when we come together to celebrate all that is French language cinema. The arrival of this all Franco film festival always signals the real coming of Spring to me. Yes, that’s right, Cinéfranco returns to Toronto this week to entertain, enlighten and perhaps even educate us. Quite recently...
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Just a few weeks ago a relative and I were talking about how glamourous it would be to attend a classic masked ball. To my surprise, just days later, I received an invitation to Les Roses de la vie: A Parisian Soirée. Not quite a masked ball, but a chic soirée nonetheless. So what...
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Okay, so most of you know that I’m a big iPhoner. It’s what I use to stay connected, help me run my business, play with in the wee hours of the night and frequent distraction for my young one. So, when Telus offered me the opportunity to test drive their new and exclusive HTC...
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Body Blitz recently expanded with the opening of Body Blitz East. Located on King East in Corktown, the new, larger space boasts 22,000 square feet of space. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing the bliss of Body Blitz yet, the concept is simple. Go to experience a wonderful water circuit which...
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A lucky few were asked to join Panasonic Canada and celebrity chef Craig Harding of Toronto’s Campagnolo restaurant to experience the latest epicurean must-haves for your kitchen. The purpose of the event was to experience the beauty and precision that is Panasonic’s new line of induction appliances. Truth be told, Panasonic’s line is picture...
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How do you do lazy?     Based in Toronto, Lazypants is the newest addition to the Rebus fashion family. Rebus Founder Adam Bledin developed the product as an answer to consumer demand for the ultimate lounge pant. Their motto ‘Why Sweat When You Can Be Lazy’ is what Adam Bledin wants his clients...
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If your family is anything at all like mine, then with the arrival of the holidays brings fond memories of baking and sharing treats with loved ones. TheSceneinTO and Robin Hood would like to help you remember your youth and make this year a special one as you continue to make and keep traditions...
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OLDENBURG GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART – POP UP and Opening Reception Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 6 pm to 9 pm Gallery Hours: November 23 to January 15, Tues to Sat – 11 am to 8 pm, Sun and Mon – 12 pm to 6 pm Location: 101 Yorkville Avenue, Lower Level http://www.gregoldenburg.com/...
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