By Ron Johnson
Not all holiday shows in Toronto are created equally and let’s be thankful for that. Much as we are sure there are plenty of folks who dig another session of Handel’s Messiah, others prefer holiday affairs that are a bit more off-the-beaten-path. Herewith, is our guide to some of the more unique and interesting holiday … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The users of the ride-sharing service Lyft might be in for a surprise tomorrow. The company is in cahoots with RAM trucks and Paramount+. To celebrate the new season of the wildly popular, Kevin Costner-led TV series, three pickup trucks that are exact replicas of those used on Yellowstone’s Dutton Ranch will be picking up … Continued
By Ron Johnson
I wasn’t sure what to expect with Soulpepper’s latest show The Golden Record, but I knew I would be entertained. I didn’t do any research into this unique tidbit of history that provides the backbone to this production, instead what drew me in was the cast featuring five of the company’s musical theatre artists extraordinaire … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For the first time since 1986, Team Canada Men’s soccer has qualified for the World Cup. After a 4-0 thrashing of Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in March, the team clinched its spot in the big tournament. Now, the team is set to send 26 players overseas and we cannot wait for the action to start. Here’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Paul Gross, one of the country’s most beloved actors, will be returning to the Stratford Festival in 2023 to play the iconic lead role in King Lear. It will mark the Toronto actor’s first appearance since 2000. Almost a quarter-century ago, I was sitting in a waiting room at the Festival Theatre set to interview … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Not enough people in this city know about Jackie Shane or have listened to her incredible music, and a new Heritage Minute celebrating the life of this prominent figure in Toronto’s music history is right on time. The Heritage Minute comes ahead of Transgender Awareness Week and the Trans Day of Remembrance and is produced … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A musical take on Mean Girls has just opened at the Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto where it will run until at least Nov. 27. It is a lively and entertaining production that remains faithful to the essentials of the original cult-classic movie while giving it a slight update to include social media and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Next month, a fine art auction is taking place at Yorkville’s swanky Park Hyatt hotel featuring 87 artworks valued at up to $17 million by renowned artists including Toronto’s Lawren Harris and Andy Warhol. The Heffel action is scheduled for Nov. 24 and will mark the return of the live event for the first time … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Legendary Toronto fashion power couple Joe Mimran and Kim Newport-Mimran are opening the Cultural Goods Gallery on the west side. The first exhibition is set to open on Oct. 29 featuring art from Al Diaz, a key figure in the New York graffiti movement of the ’70s. Casablanca-born Joe Mimran has had his foot in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Theatres and the artists that bring them to life have had a hard time the last few years, but it looks like we will get a long overdue full theatre season and we couldn’t be more excited. From small stages across the city to the largest and most popular theatres in town, the diversity of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Of all the winners of Michelin stars in Toronto this week, the one who could be the most humble and perhaps most surprising recipient is chef Jackie Lin of midtown sushi restaurant Shoushin. Guangzhou-born sushi chef Lin has worked tirelessly since opening the doors of his Midtown restaurant in 2015 establishing Shoushin as one of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Michelin Guide just unveiled its list of Toronto restaurants worthy of its coveted stars. While the restaurants on the list are impressive, there were a few surprise inclusions as well as a handful of snubs. Here is our list of five restaurants, four of which still garnered a place in the guide as recommendations, … Continued
