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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>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:26:14 +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>Exploring the Southern Rhône</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/exploring-the-southern-rhone/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/exploring-the-southern-rhone/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:23:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Tim Appelt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Beverage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[In the Bag]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wine]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6997</guid> <description><![CDATA[I recently had the pleasure of meeting several winemakers from the Rhône and tasting some of their wines, and it reminded me how much I enjoy the wines of that region. But more importantly, it reminded me why the Rhône is such an interesting and accessible region for people who enjoy learning about wine. It’s not just that I like the wines! The fact that Côtes du Rhône is the second largest French wine producing region (AOC) in terms of both area and wine production means that the wines are widely available. As well, many of the wines are relatively affordable, and that’s always important for me as a consumer. Moreover, despite its large size, there is a clear and understandable organization to the region that corresponds to fairly recognizable quality and style differences. Altogether, the Rhône is a perfect destination for the wine explorer. Rather than reporting here on the wines I tasted that cannot be easily purchased right now (they are discussed on winediscovery.ca), I thought it would be more fun to take a little tour of the region using some wines that are readily available. So I strolled over to my very tiny local LCBO and picked [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/exploring-the-southern-rhone/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>World Stage Season Opener: Puppets, Cupcakes, Poutine and More</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/world-stage-season-opener-puppets-cupcakes-poutine-and-more/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/world-stage-season-opener-puppets-cupcakes-poutine-and-more/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:47:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary Dytyniak</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Behind the Scene]]></category> <category><![CDATA[In the City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6984</guid> <description><![CDATA[With additional reporting by Iris Leung Shary Boyle, who currently graces the cover of Now Magazine, is a Toronto artist worth watching. Everything Under The Moon, (opening the World Stage season at Harbourfront) is a fantastical, re-vamped old-style shadow play that’s powered by a hybrid of hand-animated projections (essentially transparencies on an overhead projector) accompanied by song narration. Christine Fellows,  singer-songwriter hailing from Winnipeg is Boyle’s collaborator, and the boundary-pushing pair present a moving theatrical piece that’s intended for ages 5-105. The production truly does cater to all, with audience members from their early twenties to late fifties describing the production as “whimsical and captivating.” The after-party thrown Saturday night at The Power Plant to launch the 2012 season was the perfect night cap. The crowd was the cream of the crop of Toronto’s performance/art scene – featuring posh eyewear; unrivalled fashionistas and brilliant contemporary dancers. The event had Torontonian producer DJ Serious on hand to spin dance-offs on the ironic, self-labelled: “This is the dance floor” area. All tables, vendors and the bar were labelled as such, adding the perfect aesthetic touch to a party celebrating theatre and the arts. Along with busting a move, party-goers were intrigued by [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/world-stage-season-opener-puppets-cupcakes-poutine-and-more/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Theatre Review: Dani Girl</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-dani-girl/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-dani-girl/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:30:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Nicole Fairbairn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6980</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last summer during the fringe festival I saw the musical Living with Henry which was a profoundly personal and moving account of a man&#8217;s journey living with HIV.  When I walked away from that show I felt uplifted and hopeful in spite of the difficult subject matter.  I was changed after seeing that production and it is not often that happens, but it is magical when it does.  When I saw the synopsis for Talk is Free Theatre&#8217;s production of Dani Girl I was hoping for a similar experience but it was not to happen tonight. Dani Girl is an original musical created by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond which also deals with difficult subject matter.  The story follows the journey of a nine-year old girl who is facing another bout with cancer and the prognosis is grim.  Her mother turns to God and denial while the little girl turns to her imaginary friend and make-believe to deal with her challenging situation.  Along the way, she meets a little boy who is also struggling with the disease and they become one another&#8217;s life support. In my opinion the script is flawed.  First off, I don&#8217;t feel the text accurately captures [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-dani-girl/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Winterlicious 2012: A Dedicated Diner’s How-To Guide</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/winterlicious-2012-a-dedicated-diner%e2%80%99s-how-to-guide/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/winterlicious-2012-a-dedicated-diner%e2%80%99s-how-to-guide/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:38:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Sarah Chan</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Beverage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[In the City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[city]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6972</guid> <description><![CDATA[I love eating. This insatiable love of eating however, is never reconciled by my lack of culinary prowess. Fortunately for me, I am the humble servant of the Toronto restaurant scene, which is an ever-changing landscape with seemingly younger and younger wunderkind chefs. Helping to feed me and my love of explorative dining is the bi-annual Licious events. Diners, restaurant owners and staff all have their own opinions of Winterlicious. In a pre-theatre supper at Estiatorio Volos (volos.ca)  prior to seeing Love from Afar  wherein I was not partaking in their $35 prix fixe, I overhead the owner/manager exclaim to a trusted patron that he “hated Winterlicious.” This is not the first recount of industry insiders hating the event, though it does seem like inclusion in the list of 175 restaurants is the ‘cost of entry’ to be viewed as a popular establishment. For those who perhaps consider themselves more refined diners, they also find the influx of diners and what may feel like a lower degree of service from staff to be a bother. Over a bowl of blue cotton candy at Trevor Kitchen and Bar, which is brought out after dessert, my dining companion (a fellow lover of [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/winterlicious-2012-a-dedicated-diner%e2%80%99s-how-to-guide/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Treat your dog this Family Day to a Dog Chow Prize Pack!</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/treat-your-dog-this-family-day-to-a-dog-chow-prize-pack/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/treat-your-dog-this-family-day-to-a-dog-chow-prize-pack/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:31:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brittany Offredi</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6969</guid> <description><![CDATA[Everyone deserves to have fun this Family Day, including the furry and four-legged members of your family. Get your pup in on the action on February 20 with the Dog Chow Family Day Prize Pack! Valued at $125, this giveaway is filled with family-friendly items that will be sure to provide a tail-wagging good time. The Dog Chow Family Day Prize Pack includes: A luxury dog bed: to provide a plush home for your pet Tasty bags of Purina Dog Chow: provides a complete, healthy meal in every serving for a fun and energetic Family Day Dog-inspired picture frame: to display your Family Day memories &#8230; Plus much more! How to win, you ask? Post a pic of your pup on our Facebook page, and tell us a bit about why your dog is an important part of your family. This Family Day, let your dog know he&#8217;s loved with Dog Chow&#8217;s Family Day Prize Pack!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/treat-your-dog-this-family-day-to-a-dog-chow-prize-pack/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Theatre Review: Pomme is French for Apple</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-pomme-is-french-for-apple/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-pomme-is-french-for-apple/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:00:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Nicole Fairbairn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6964</guid> <description><![CDATA[Pomme is french for apple is a remounted show created and performed by Liza Paul and Bahia Watson.  It is a funny, fast-paced, raunchy look at what it is to be a woman.  I initially wondered if there was enough meat in the script to sustain these two very talented performers but ultimately their joyful, exuberant, high octaine performances won me over.  There were loads of laughs throughout the show as the pair examined sex, dating, relationships and most importantly vaginas.  This is not theatre for the faint of heart, it is coarse and to the point. The show has all sorts of interesting elements to it.  It is cabaret style and there is dance, song, clown, physical theatre and a large dash of West Indian flavour giving it all sorts of delicious spice.  You can even get Uncle Bunny&#8217;s famous rum punch at the bar.  This is light fare that moves along at breakneck speed but makes for a fun night out at the theatre especially for a young, hip crowd.  I recently saw Bahia Watson&#8217;s wonderful performance in Penelopiad at Buddies and once again she delivers a solid, engaging performance here.  The two women work very well together [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-pomme-is-french-for-apple/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>For the love of Opera: Love from Afar</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/for-the-love-of-opera-love-from-afar/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/for-the-love-of-opera-love-from-afar/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:18:36 +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=6953</guid> <description><![CDATA[Canadian Opera Company’s take on Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s 2000 opera Love From Afar has ambition. However, ambition does not always equal success. Yet, if you stick out the entire performance, you’ll find that the second half becomes much stronger, almost feeling like a different performance. Love from Afar, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca of Cirque du Soleil fame, certainly had the audience wondering what was in store for the performance, but the staging of this production was hit and miss. The beginning showed promise with a large billowing blue fabric falling from the rafters to the centre of the stage. It also incorporated some interesting puppet and shadow work early on and which was carried throughout at various points. The opening of the second act with a digital screen and water images was quite clever, however the insertion of random martial artists were just a testament to how overdone it was at times and which were completely unnecessary for the tale.   The end of the first act where Soprano Erin Wall (Clémence) was suffering an internal struggle of whether or not to wait for lost love Jaufré, standing against a red wall in darkness, may have been the most striking [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/for-the-love-of-opera-love-from-afar/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Theatre Review: In the Heights</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-in-the-heights/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-in-the-heights/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:49:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Rene Samulewitsch</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6948</guid> <description><![CDATA[Controversy aside, this was a great performance. I’ve never had this many discussions surrounding a musical production before. Usually, everyone is simply impressed that Torontois able to have such great shows and performances add us to their tour stops. In The Heights was met with controversy and a full spectrum of reviews. The production is a non-equity touring cast – interpreted as a show with actors not represented by the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association or its U.S.counterpart. The association negotiates collective agreements for actors’ salaries and benefits. Additionally as stated by the Globe and Mail, “the association of Canadian theatre actors is asking critics not to review the Torontopresentation of In the Heights, in its ongoing effort to make non-union productions less welcome inCanada.” We can all sit around and begin discussion on unionized workers – city hall is doing that quite regularly, but in doing so we miss out on something very important; a distinct musical production. Yes, there were parts where I felt the singing could have been stronger or the choreography punchier, but there were equally if not more moments where I was amazed how well the rap sequences worked into the overall flow, and how well [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/theatre-review-in-the-heights/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>inTO: Arts &amp; Crafts: Sexified</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/into-arts-crafts-sexified/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/into-arts-crafts-sexified/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:53:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mary Dytyniak</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family & Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[In the City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category> <category><![CDATA[art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[city]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sex]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6942</guid> <description><![CDATA[The 6th annual Erotic Arts &#38; Crafts Fair (EACF) hosted at the Gladstone Hotel this Saturday February 11th is not an event to bring your grandmother to. Presented byToronto’s Queen West sex shop, Come As You Are, dozens of vendors are putting their goodies up for sale. Sexy crafts include crocheted pasties, handmade lingerie and knitted dildo cozies. Even adult playtoys deserve a little covering. Provocative and playful artwork being featured is sure to garner a few glances and entice buyers to spice up their art collections. The event swings into town just before Valentine’s Day, with extended hours (12 noon – 8pm), more vendors, a cabaret show and a DJ’d after party. Admission costs? There are none. Looks like Valentine’s Day is kicking off early this year. The EACF aims to bring together different communities to showcase the diversity of erotic artistic expression that is active in Toronto. Sixth annual Toronto Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair When: Saturday, February 11 Time: Craft Fair: Noon to 8 p.m., Cabaret: 9:30 to 10:30 p.m., After-party: 10:30 p.m. to midnight Admission: Free Where: Gladstone Hotel Ballroom,1214 Queen St. W. Website:  www.eroticartsandcrafts.com ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/into-arts-crafts-sexified/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Welcome to the Nightlife – Motionball 2012</title><link>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/welcome-to-the-nightlife-%e2%80%93-motionball-2012/</link> <comments>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/welcome-to-the-nightlife-%e2%80%93-motionball-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Gabi Pirraglia</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[In the City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scene & Heard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[philanthropy]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://thesceneinto.com/?p=6924</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last Friday, hundreds of Torontonians flocked to The Carlu to support motionball, a gala founded in 2002 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Canada. It was a sold out event and everyone had the chance to bid on a variety of silent auction items. There really was something for everyone including a trip to Bermuda and a $1000 gift certificate to Harbour 6o. When they weren’t bidding on auction items, guests got down to the likes of Kissette and Skratch Bastid. The fashion for the evening was bright and colourful with hemlines ranging from thigh-high to floor grazing. Men wore fitted suits with fun gingham shirts underneath. Needless to say, everyone looked lovely and dressed to impress. By the end of the evening, motionball raised $250,000 and gave hope to the more than 34,500 athletes that are afforded the opportunity to train and compete in the Special Olympics. If you would like to support The Special Olympics, check out some of motionball’s upcoming events or donate online!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://thesceneinto.com/2012/02/welcome-to-the-nightlife-%e2%80%93-motionball-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
