By Ron Johnson
On Geary Ave, Main Stage Rehearsal Studios builds upon Rehearsal Factory’s legacy beneath the shadow of a megachurch. Meanwhile, the founders of Silverthorn Studios bid farewell to the community space they built and look toward an uncertain future. Toronto musicians are losing rehearsal spaces. They won’t go quietly. Saying goodbye to the Geary Ave Rehearsal … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Bob Marley One Love Experience exhibit is coming to Toronto in June, making its debut in North America. The exhibit was first featured this year in London, UK, at the Saatchi Gallery, from February to April. “Toronto feels like the perfect place to make our first North American stop. Dad loved playing here and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s time to dust off the butterfly clips and fanny packs, a two-day show featuring drag superstars and 90s dance divas is making its way to the Improve Canada complex in Vaughan next month. The official Pride event sponsored by CHUM 104.5 and 99.9 Virgin Radio is set to take place June 24 and 25 … Continued
By Ron Johnson
“When I got the script I was like, ‘Oh, shoot, I really like this,’ which I realized might be a problem if I didn’t get the part,” says Oyin Oladejo of the new play Is God Is, in which she will soon appear at Toronto’s Berkeley Street Theatre. Oladejo, who originally hails from Nigeria, moved … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Bather, the Toronto-based swimwear brand founded in 2013, is opening its flagship store on Friday in the city’s west end. Known for its colourful and ethically made designs that embrace patterns and prints, the new space, located at 450 Dufferin St. W., will carry the brand’s lineup of leisurewear including lightweight sweats, camp shirts and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Singer-songwriter Niall Mutter just released his debut EP, Pass Me By. On his new recording, Mutter’s country roots shine through alongside his penchant for dreamy low-key dance vibes to create quite a unique and compelling sound. Looking for a soundtrack for a lazy and sunny summer afternoon, look no further. Mutter released his debut five-song … Continued
By Ron Johnson
No matter how many local organic produce shops you visit, nothing quite beats the taste of a homegrown cherry tomato. In a dense city like Toronto, it can seem impossible to bring agriculture into your backyard — especially if you don’t have a backyard — but that isn’t necessarily the case. Most people in Toronto … Continued
By Ron Johnson
More than three decades ago, Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson put together a Toronto sketch comedy troupe dubbed Kids in the Hall that would catch comedic fire with its unique brand of offbeat and outrageous skits. From its humble beginnings at the Rivoli, the KITH went about as far … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Last night, Toronto Jeopardy! champion Mattea Roach, won her 22nd match, bringing her total winnings to more than $680,000 Canadian — an impressive feat, but it’s the story she told during the interview portion of Wednesday’s night episode that is making us O Canada proud. In 2018, the Halifax native got the chance to sing … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In order to be able to house its growing collection of global modern and contemporary art, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), recently announced the trio of architects that will lead the design phase of AGO Global Contemporary, the museum’s proposed expansion project. Annabelle Selldorf of the global firm Selldorf Architects which recently completed the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 2022 Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival features works from both Canadian and international photographers with themes of climate change, Black culture and identity, colonialism, and system racism. “The range of artists that we have gathered for this year’s edition of CONTACT truly span the globe and bring insights and observations on so many different cultural, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With prime real estate becoming scarcer and scarcer in Toronto, churches are presenting new opportunities for developments to be built. That is the case for Saint Monica’s Church at 44 Broadway Ave., which has worked with developer Collecdev to offer its land in exchange for a new church. The new application for the development has … Continued
