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> <channel><title>TheSceneInTO</title> <atom:link href="http://thesceneinto.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://thesceneinto.com</link> <description>The Scene In Toronto</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:41 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1</generator> <item><title>Theatre Review: Stockholm</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-stockholm/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-stockholm/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Nicole Fairbairn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7510</guid> <description><![CDATA[Seventh Stage and Nightwood Theatre&#8217;s production of Stockholm is a disturbing and thrilling piece of theatre.  Bryony Lavery, best known for her Tony nominated play Frozen, makes the interesting choice of having the characters speak about themselves in the third person and in verse.  This not only gives the piece a poetic quality but also makes sense in the world of denial that the lead couple lives in. It allows them to distance themselves from reality and perhaps the truth of their relationship. Stockholm gives us access into the intimate and troubled relationship of Todd and Kali.  They seem to have everything going for them&#8212;a designer home, a fabulous vacation planned, a spicy sex life—but  this is all a façade because underneath, anger, distrust, and an unhealthy lust rages.  As the title of the play suggests, this piece delves into the psychology of Stockholm Syndrome exploring the layers of domestic abuse and what keeps people in toxic relationships. Stockholm is hyper realistic and very stylized.  This is gut wrenching physical theatre and actors Jonathon Young and Melissa-Jane Shaw more than rise to the occasion, throwing their bodies about the stage without abandon.  I wanted to applaud after one especially complicated [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-stockholm/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>On Pointe: Swan Lake</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/on-pointe-swan-lake/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/on-pointe-swan-lake/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:27:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Sarah Chan</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ballet]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7496</guid> <description><![CDATA[Why don’t more companies perform Swan Lake in their repertoire? The short answer is because not all of them can. But the Bolshoi Ballet has been in existence since 1776; they’ve had some time to nail it down. And nail it they do. For an incredibly short run, the Bolshoi Ballet illuminates the stage at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts with a must-see performance of Swan Lake. Swan Lake may be one of the best known ballets, having played an incredibly prominent role in the film Black Swan; Tchaikovsky’s music is also well-known. For those unfamiliar with the plotline, the story centres on a Prince who has come of age and must select a wife. The Prince dreams of a pure love and is lured by Fate to the shores of a lake where he meets Odette a mystical swan maiden and promises to always be true to her. In a Bachelor-meets-Miss Universe-meets-So You Think You Can Dance-esque marriage presentation, the Prince is not impressed with his potential brides-to-be and longs for Odette. Fate appears with a flock of black swans and the Prince promises himself to Odile, who is near-identical to Odette. The prince finds out he [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/on-pointe-swan-lake/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>For the Love of Opera: Semele</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/for-the-love-of-opera-semele/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/for-the-love-of-opera-semele/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:15:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Sarah Chan</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Opera]]></category> <category><![CDATA[opera]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7485</guid> <description><![CDATA[Handel’s Semele has an unconventional opening, and unconventional it continues throughout the performance. The orchestra plays and a short film captures the screen masking the stage and explains the origin of the set and director Zhang Huan’s inspiration for the theme of the interpretation William Congreve’s libretto. However the downfall of this performance is the erratic themes and confused focus for this piece. As someone who finds herself satiated by a harpsichord, sensuality, and stunning voices, this production on a whole leaves this reviewer completely unsatisfied. Upon hearing of this production at the beginning of the COC’s 11/12 season, I knew I would be hesitant. However, I did want to go into this performance, which I knew in no way based on any Asiatic themes whatsoever, with an open mind. I love Handel’s music. Perhaps best known for his Messiah, it is heard ad nauseam at Christmastime, so you know it too. I feel I best know Handel’s music through travelling in the car with my father behind the wheel as a girl as he tuned in to Classic 96.3 FM while he was driving me home from school. As I close my eyes and listen to Handel’s music, as [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/for-the-love-of-opera-semele/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Theatre Review: High</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-high/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-high/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:03:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Rene Samulewitsch</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7482</guid> <description><![CDATA[A play on drug abuse is not new; it’s an afterschool special we’ve all seen before. So why should High cause such interest? It’s more. It’s a power struggle between an angry teen Cody Randall (Evan Jonigkeit) who knows how to push buttons and hustle his way through any situation and a nun, Sister Jamison Connelly (Kathleen Turner) who isn’t taking his crap. It’s easy to notice that Matthew Lombardo wrote with the play with Mrs. Turner in mind. Her raspy voice that at time booms through the theatre and her take-no-prisoners attitude provides the energy needed for playing a straight-talking, recovering alcoholic nun trying to rehabilitate a 19-year-old heroin addict. The life of Sister Connelly also mirrors that of Turner, now 57, who has endured through divorce, gossip, alcoholism and a debilitating disease (a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis). Sister Jamison Connelly, herself a former drug user and alcoholic, now a drug counselor, is asked by her superior, Father Michael to undertake the challenging task of reforming Cody Randall, a gay 19 year old drug user and hustler. In doing so, Sister Jamison is left to prevent Cody from self-destructing with his addiction, while confronting her own past. Through [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-high/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>In the Bag: Scent of a Woman – Guerlain’s Latest Perfume</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/in-the-bag-scent-of-a-woman-%e2%80%93-guerlain%e2%80%99s-latest-perfume/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/in-the-bag-scent-of-a-woman-%e2%80%93-guerlain%e2%80%99s-latest-perfume/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:58:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Gabi Pirraglia</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[In the Bag]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lifestyle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[style]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7406</guid> <description><![CDATA[I am pretty particular when it comes to the way I smell, and I am not just talking about having a strict personal hygiene regime. Ever since I can remember, I have been loyal to a certain unisex perfume made popular in the 1990s, a classic scent that reminds me of clean laundry and a summer’s day. The trick with consistently wearing the same perfume is that hopefully that scent eventually reminds other people of you. Unfortunately, with so many perfumes available these days, you might go through a bit of an identity crisis before you find something that works for you and your molecular structure (because apparently, that matters). One option worth trying might be the latest scent from the 180 year old Parisian perfumery Guerlain aptly named “Le Petite Robe Noire”. It contains patchouli, rose and some unusual notes of black cherry and vanilla. At first sniff it has a strong floral smell but the cherry saves it from erring on the side of potpourri. Since we now know that everything from science and emotion comes into play when picking the perfect scent, I suggest you grab a sample (or a variety of samples!) from your nearest shop [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/in-the-bag-scent-of-a-woman-%e2%80%93-guerlain%e2%80%99s-latest-perfume/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>For the Love of Opera: A Florentine Tragedy/Gianni Schicchi</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/for-the-love-of-opera-a-florentine-tragedygianni-schicchi/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/for-the-love-of-opera-a-florentine-tragedygianni-schicchi/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:30:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Sarah Chan</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <category><![CDATA[opera]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7459</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; This double bill presented by the Canadian Opera Company doubles the pleasure and doubles the fun. One could say that these one-act operas only have the setting of Florencein common; however we find out that what lies beneath the Tuscan sun is the human experience. A Florentine Tragedy takes place in the darkness of night while Gianni Schicchi takes place in the warm glow of morning. Both stories are about death and love and the ensuing passions around these two most human experiences. A Florentine Tragedy is based on the unfinished play by Oscar Wilde of the same name. It focuses on three main characters: a merchant, his wife, and her lover, the Prince of Florence. The wife, Bianca, is both treated poorly and also written unfairly in this opera. I find that women in opera fall into two stereotypes: an obedient and loving wife whose devoting is the cause of her downfall or the woman who is indecisive and flip flops between men depending on who is seemingly more powerful. Bianca would fall into the latter category; she and her husband both are ultimately shallow and surface individuals who make us wonder what it is that we really [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/for-the-love-of-opera-a-florentine-tragedygianni-schicchi/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>High school keyboardists: Win a two-year scholarship with the KEYS Competition!</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/keys-competition/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/keys-competition/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 18:35:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brittany Offredi</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CONTEST]]></category> <category><![CDATA[music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[school]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7461</guid> <description><![CDATA[We at TheSceneinTO understand how hard it is to scrape together the money for college or university. Some of us are burdened with thousands of dollars in student loans, while others have to take on a second job, in addition to classes and studying, in order to scrape together the money for textbooks. That&#8217;s why learning more about scholarships and other grants that post-secondary institutions have to offer is so important.   For all Canadian high school music students interested in a career in the music industry, Metalworks Institute, Canada&#8217;s Elite Entertainment Arts School, has launched a two-year scholarship for Canadian high school keyboardists to their Music Performance &#038; Technology &#8211; Keyboard Major Program.   The competition winner will join some of Canada&#8217;s most promising musicians and the award-winning professional faculty at Metalworks Institute&#8217;s Mississauga campus, adjacent to the world-famous Metalworks Studios.   The competition winner&#8217;s school will receive a Roland Jupiter-80 keyboard valued at $5,000, courtesy of Roland Canada.   Entering is easy!   1. You must be a student at a Canadian high school. 2. Make a solo video less than 4 minutes in length, performing any style of music, on any type of keyboard. 3. Fill out [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/keys-competition/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Theatre Review: Gruesome Playground Injuries</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-gruesome-playground-injuries/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-gruesome-playground-injuries/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 17:49:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Nicole Fairbairn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7453</guid> <description><![CDATA[Birdland Theatre&#8217;s Gruesome Playground Injuries is a haunting, textured piece written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph.  The story follows two close friends, Doug and Kayleen&#8217;s relationship from age 8 into their late 30&#8242;s.  The short, intimate scenes weave backward and forward in time.  Doug endures an incredible number of injuries in his life which become more extraordinary as the years pass while Kayleen suffers from a bad stomach and cuts herself to try and ease her inner turmoil.  Doug&#8217;s pain seems to manifest externally while Kayleen is eaten up from the inside out.  These two fractured people keep coming together, sometimes missing one another and other times falling into each others arms.  They each try to heal the other but don&#8217;t ever entirely succeed. Stefan Dzeparoski&#8217;s intelligent and clean direction gives the piece graceful lines and expansive room for the performers to breathe life into these two complex and layered characters.  The actors enter the stage in undergarments and between scenes change costumes and apply the physical wounds for the next scene. The transitions from scene to scene and from age to age becomes part of the dynamic dialogue being told.  The stage became littered with various costumes and [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/theatre-review-gruesome-playground-injuries/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Spring Bloom White Wine Cocktails</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/spring-bloom-white-wine-cocktails/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/spring-bloom-white-wine-cocktails/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:21:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Beverage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drinks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wine]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7429</guid> <description><![CDATA[CNW/ - Jackson-Triggs Chef Tim Mackiddie pairs flowers and herbs with white wines The shovels and salt return to the shed. The boots get packed away, open-toed shoes re-emerge. The hunt for patio furniture in the basement begins. The first backyard BBQ with friends is planned. The flowerpots and the garden tools are unwrapped. And the flowers, oh the flowers, are FINALLY in bloom. To toast the annual spring thaw, Jackson-Triggs Chef Tim Mackiddie adds a twist to the traditional white wine spritzer with a series of herb and flower-infused cocktails. Made with their Proprietors&#8217; Selection Pinot Grigio, Vidal, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé, the fresh and fruity flavours are a DIY dream and the perfect complement to any party or picnic. &#8220;The emergence of spring is a coveted time for Canadians across the country, &#8221; said Rich Fortin, Marketing Manager for Jackson-Triggs. &#8220;It&#8217;s a ritual that we can all identify with and to celebrate this moment, Chef Tim Mackiddie brought the garden to the vineyard to mix the refreshing and crisp tasting notes of our white and rosé wines with our favourite springtime flavours.&#8221; The four cocktails &#8211; The Grigio Waltz, The Vidal Elixir, The Springtime Sauvjito, and The Rosé [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/spring-bloom-white-wine-cocktails/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Colour me (and my Wardrobe) Happy</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/colour-me-and-my-wardrobe-happy/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/colour-me-and-my-wardrobe-happy/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 16:16:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Gabi Pirraglia</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion & Beauty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[style]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=7420</guid> <description><![CDATA[With the warm sunshine on the horizon we can trade our thick wool sweaters for breezy tanks, sandals, skirts (of all lengths) and colour, oh the glorious colour. Don’t get me wrong, I love the forest green and navy that I have been hibernating in for the last four months, but the temperatures are rising, the shutters are opening and I am saying “LET THE COLOUR IN.” Okay maybe I am being a bit dramatic, but you get the idea. There are easy and affordable ways to work colour into your current wardrobe this season. You can try bright jeans, a statement necklace, a blazer, or maybe even some heels if you’re feeling brave. If you have a little bit of patience, another trend (that’s fun!) to try is dip dying. All you need is something white (I used an old white button down, but you can choose virtually anything, even a pair of shoes!), fabric dye, salt and a stainless steel sink. Once you’ve got what you need, follow these simple instructions for a new colourful addition: Fill sink with about 3.5 litres of steaming hot water Stir in 4 tablespoons of salt Pour packet of dye into water [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/05/colour-me-and-my-wardrobe-happy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
