La Dispute capped off their most recent tour at the Mod Club last Saturday night. Lead singer, Jordan Dreyer, twitched and gyrated on stage with moves more closely resembling an epileptic fit than any kind of recognizable dance. He delivered lyrics in a shrill bark while the two guitars, bass and drums played tight hardcore...
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For just a few more days (until Sunday the 31st), vintage-shopping enthusiasts can head over to the Junction’s Russet & Empire to catch a glimpse of Shoebox Vintage owners’ Pam and Natalie’s summer collection (and maybe walk home with a few one-of-a-kind treasures). The host store is similar to The Drake Hotel General Store...
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As I stroll through Kensington Market, I have no need of a marker or a sign to guide me to the Poetry Jazz Café. The music streaming down the sidewalk and past the outdoor patios finds me first. Unassuming and neatly affixed into the wall of 224 Augusta Avenue, Poetry is the type of...
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Last Monday evening, Playwrights Canada Press celebrated its Spring launch at the ultra-hip Kensington “Supermarket” with talks by talented Canadian playwrights and the voices that contributed to their newest works. Distinguished attendees included, but were certainly not limited to: Judith Thompson, Julie Tepperman and Philip Akin. Each playwright who spoke sought to transcend the...
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Yes, these historic buildings have all been sensitively restored to their former glory. Yes, they are all home to some of the city’s 130,000 people working within the creative industries. Yes, they are all cultural and community hubs. But, Mr/Mrs Know-It-All, the answer I was specifically looking for is that they have all been...
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It is often said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend however upon viewing the exhibit, JEWELS by Bert Stern, one is easily swayed to believe it is in fact the famed American fashion and celebrity portrait photographer himself (and his lens, of course) – over polished gems of any size or rarity –...
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A select grouping of women had a glowing start to their morning last Thursday at the Enchanting Garden Breakfast hosted by Bourjois Canada and handbag design house – the Pink House that is – of Jeanne Lottie. Tucked away on the private outdoor deck of the quaint and charming Pink House at 32 Scollard...
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From June 13 – 19, Toronto will play host to the 17th annual North by Northeast Music Festival and Conference (NXNE). Every year for one week the festival transforms the city’s downtown core into a showcase that celebrates emerging new acts and established influential artists alike. One of the biggest attractions is the series...
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How do you like to kick off your weekends? For me, it’s retail therapy (surprise, surprise). And if you were strolling through the Eaton Centre the afternoon of Friday May 27th you were in all likelihood seduced by a distinct blend of R&B, hip-hop, reggae, rock, metal and punk music. No, we are not...
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Hey all you East Coast, Displaced-to-Toronto-Sceners: I am heading to Halifax next week for a conference and need to know the Who, What, Where, When and How of everything Halifax for an upcoming travel piece on all things rocking this Gateway to Atlantic Canada has to offer! Send me your favorite watering holes, restaurants,...
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