Selia Verres

  Guidestones, a Canadian interactive web series, has 14 awards and nominations under its belt. Its most recent? An International Emmy Award, fresh from Cannes, France. “You don’t do it for the awards at all, but the recognition is very nice, because there are a lot of days when you don’t get awards,” said...
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I’ve never been to China, but the Chinese New Year Carnival certainly made me feel like I was there. The two-hour spectacle was a wonderful glimpse of the country’s rich culture. It was an experience I won’t soon forget. The show was split into 15 different performances, all of which mesmerized and delighted. Dancers...
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Chloe Charles is gearing up for “THE most important show” of her musical career—the Canadian release of her album Break the Balance. That’s saying a lot, considering that she’s played over 300 shows in the span of a few years. Plus, she’s already released the 12-track album in Germany. “It was so easy to...
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake as it slithers into town with the Chinese New Year Carnival. For two shows only, China’s best acrobats, dancers, musicians and actors are inviting you to step into another world with this grand spectacle. Presented by the Canada China Cultural Development Association, audiences will be immersed in a...
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If you’re looking for a new place to hang out this weekend, check out The Antler Room. Hidden away at 146 Front St. W, the revamped spot caters to all your needs with all varieties of live music, delicious food, lots of booze, and pinball machines. You can sit back and enjoy a Country...
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There’s something very Canadian about Jaffa Road. Perhaps it’s the world band’s fusion of genres and languages that just exudes multiculturalism. Or maybe it’s the fact that their debut album, Sunplace, was nominated for a Juno. Or better yet, maybe it’s because they’re based in Toronto. Whatever it is, the five-piece band can whisk...
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Get ready to add some eccentricity to your fall wardrobe with H&M’s Maison Martin Margiela collaboration.  The highly anticipated look book is finally out, and everything avant-garde is in. At first, the collection may seem like it’s only for the daring. Margiela’s famously oversized proportions are a bit intimidating—the clothes even dwarf the models...
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Blogging is one of the 20th century’s greatest gifts to man. It knows no boundaries, especially here in Toronto. So for fashion ideas, new music or just thoughts on life in general, people like Zoë Badley turn to blogging. “I’m currently studying Journalism in college and even though there’s an abundance of writing, there’s...
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As Josephine Brennan made her way to Museum Station on January 9, she walked with purpose. She, along with 200 others, were on a mission. Boarding the train as she normally would, she waited for her cue—then she took off her pants and got off the subway. “It’s lots and lots of fun, so...
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Dir En Grey is not one of your average rock bands. Hailing from Japan—the Land of the Rising Sun—they have achieved international success singing only in their native tongue. The band was formed in 1997 by Kyo (vocals), Kaoru (guitar), Die (guitar), Toshiya (bass), and Shinya (drums). Back then they were a part of the...
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