By lindsaylow
Canadian Stage’s Shakespeare in High Park summer series, now in its 37th season, has two of the Bard’s classics running in repertory until the end of the summer — Much Ado About Nothing, which is (mostly) a romantic comedy, and Measure For Measure, which is (mostly) a morality play. Measure is the more unlikely programming … Continued
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So… Your film is opening TIFF. Thoughts? Well, for a while, I was saying it’s a dream come true, not exactly accurate because I never dreamed this was possible. This has exceeded every possible expectation I’ve had. And I am just so humbled. I cannot tell you how extraordinary it is. A kid from Toronto, … Continued
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Local artist Candice Kaye, who grew up in Richmond Hill, is behind the vibrant wallpaper designs popping up in restaurants across the city. After leaving an interior design program, Kaye went to Paris and got into fabric manufacturing. She then trained in textiles at the Fashion Institute in New York City, and, in her final … Continued
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Juno Award-winning R & B singer Sean Jones has returned to Casa Loma this summer for his Monday night Soul in the City concerts, which kicked off June 3 and run until Aug. 27. He will also be performing as part of the summer concert series at Jackson Triggs Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Aug. 10 … Continued
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Heading off on a glam vacation this month? Jeanne Beker has picked the perfect pieces to pack. Forget that boho beachwear and channel your inner Italian movie star for an elegant and chic look — whether you’ll be traipsing across the Italian Riviera or not. A) HAUTE HAT “Who doesn’t love a straw hat you … Continued
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With Doug Ford at a near rock bottom approval rating, we thought it was time to check out his possible future competition. Michael Coteau, MPP, grew up in Flemingdon Park, attended Leaside High and has spent 16 years in government. But we had no idea about the comic book collection. Why did Doug Ford’s “For … Continued
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A whisper after 5 o’clock, Summerhill’s new Sash Restaurant is completely empty. OpenTable is probably to blame — the website was adamant that there was only one table left to snag before 6:30. So, here we sit, just us and a small army of servers. We won’t see another patron until 5:39 p.m. This is … Continued
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The teams behind chef Jonathan Poon’s wildly popular Ossington hot spots, Superpoint Pizza and Paris Paris wine bar, and Khao San Road are collaborating on an exciting new project. FAVORITES THAI BBQ (141 Ossington Ave.), This new addition will focus on charcoal-fired Thai dishes, courtesy of chef Haan Palcu-Chang (previously of Soso Food Club), and … Continued
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Ann Paula Bautista, actor, singer and one of the creators behind Tita Jokes, which will be part of the Toronto Fringe Festival this month, always knew she was going to be a performer. “I’ve always known that this was the path. Like when people ask me what my backup plan is, I really don’t have … Continued
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From the outside, 1042 Queen St. E. is still mostly a mystery: large squares of cardboard are taped to the windows; brown paper covers the doors. It’s been like this for years. But sometime around last year, small signs of life appeared in the old green industrial building at Pape and Queen: If you peek … Continued
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The beautiful weather is finally here, and we Torontonians can’t wait to get outside and make the most of summer. When setting up your outdoor space, it’s a good idea to first think about how you like to spend time outside. Your personality on the patio will be helpful in deciding what furniture, decor and … Continued
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Ever feel like Dad’s wardrobe is a bit drab? Fashion expert Jeanne Beker is here to help give him a hipster refresh. Whether his style is cool and casual, summer chic or urban and sophisticated, there’s a look that will suit him (outfits from left): LOST & FOUND “Great classic styling with this shirt unbuttoned … Continued
