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In the City: Cinéfranco International Francophone Film Festival

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April 1, 2013
In the City: Cinéfranco International Francophone Film Festival

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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Scene & Heard: SpeakEasy Jam Sessions

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February 25, 2013
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SpeakEasy Jam Sessions—social gatherings for creative individuals! Artists, designers, craft makers, curators, gallery owners and collectors come together for a casual evening of ideas, queries and good conversation. Simply come down to the pub, grab a drink and join us. Location All SpeakEasy Jam Sessions will be held at: The Dog & Bear 1100...
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An Evening With John Singleton

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February 18, 2013
John Singleton giving peace sign

  John Singleton, the first black director nominated for an Academy Award, was in town to talk about his body of work at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Presented by TD and BAND (Black Artists’ Network in Dialogue) in association with Canadian filmmaker Clement Virgo. Garvia Bailey, the host of CBC radio’s “Big City, Small...
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Les Roses de la vie: A Parisian Soirée

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January 29, 2013
Les Roses de la Vie

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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EVENT: Buika sings live at Koerner Hall

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January 15, 2013
Buika photo credit: Bernardo Doral

For one night only, Latin singing sensation Buika, will perform her biggest hits on January 25 at Royal Conservatory’s Koerner Hall. Buika, is set to grace the stage and this is one show not to be missed. Born Maria Concepcion Balboa Buika, the singer whose depth and diversity knows no bounds, won Best Album...
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Blackout Fest asks: “what is your ultimate question?”

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August 14, 2012
Blackout Fest asks: “what is your ultimate question?”

This open-ended inquiry is meant to revolutionize the way that we view art festivals. By keeping all restrictions at bay, Blackout Fest allows artists to use any medium under the sun while creating an interactive experience for the observer.  For their first season, Blackout Fest incorporates film, theatre, photography, drawings, installation, music, fashion, multi-media,...
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Scene & Heard: FAT Arts and Fashion Week

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April 24, 2012
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Toronto has a fashion filled schedule ahead with FAT Arts & Fashion Week. From April 24th until the 28th people will have the chance to celebrate not only local and international fashion design, but the connection between fashion and other creative art forms including music, photography, film, performance and dance. FAT Arts & Fashion...
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For the Love of Opera: Armide

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April 18, 2012
Olivier LaQuerre as Chevalier Ubalde and Artists of Atelier Ballet

Jack Rennie as Love and Peggy Kriha Dye as Armide Opera Atelier returns to the Elgin theatre for their second production of the 2011/2012 season with Jean-Baptiste Lully’s Armide. This French Baroque opera provides all the joys that come with live theatre; it is a sensual feast for the eyes, ears and heart. Armide...
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META2012: innovative and interactive

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March 22, 2012
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For those of us that use Nuit Blanche as an annual opportunity to dabble in Toronto’s art scene, you’ll want to check out META – a show that is both high-calibre and free of charge. Every year, graduating students of the New Media program at Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts invites the general...
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In the City: Cinéfranco Film Festival

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March 21, 2012
cinefranco 2012

You always know that Spring is on its way when the annual Cinéfranco film festival comes back to town. Perhaps this year the weather has already alerted us to a change in season, but there is still reason to celebrate with the arrival of stellar Francophone films in town. The Cinéfranco general program runs...
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