But before plunking down a camera-toting keister at just any hotel bar hoping to win the fan photo lottery, some advance research can certainly up the odds of success and Instagram fame.
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. The perfect attire … Continued
Sitting on Spadina Avenue, Toronto Collective is the city’s most prominent dealer of art goods — except their clientele trade paint brushes for spray paint and canvases for brick walls, sneakers and toys. Since the store opened in 2013, co-owners Sean Commandant, or Heistdro, and Shane Chiasson, or Ninja, have been supported by a community … Continued
A horror film actor, an acclaimed playwright, a fashion designer, a columnist and a novelist — Claudia Dey has done it all. And she’s got the awards and nominations to show for it: her first novel, Stunt, was named to the Globe and Mail’s 2008 “Globe 100” list; her second novel, Heartbreaker, was a finalist … Continued
It’s the first week of September, and there’s plenty happening in the city to make us forget that summer is over. To celebrate the month, we’re looking back on some of the most interesting historic moments of Toronto’s September past, from the first Terry Fox Run to the pioneering swimmer who braved Lake Ontario. The … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A memorable weekend at a country fair is only a car ride away. It’s fall fair season, and we’re so excited we can taste the cotton candy and smell the fried dough. Ontario is home to many fairs worth packing your bags for, but here are our top picks (we can smell the crisp country … Continued
The last long weekend of the summer is soon upon us — which means it’s time to squeeze out every last drop of summer while you can! This weekend is the perfect chance to do it; from an event that’s all about pets at BuskerFest to an amazing dragon festival, there are plenty of events … Continued
Toronto will be well-represented at this year’s Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA). The organization released their list of nominees for 18 awards on Thursday, and we know who to root for at the awards ceremony on Oct. 14 this year! CAFA was created in order to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Canadian talent within … Continued
With summer nearing the end and the cool breeze evoking annual back-to-school-nostalgia, our minds are starting to drift towards the potential of our fall wardrobes. A timeless trend is making itself a clear choice for the impending layering weather: prep, but not prep as we’ve always known it. We’ll call it new prep. Ivy league … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Street art is huge in Toronto, and it is often political in nature. Case in point, a new portrait of Premier Doug Ford that hit the bricks of the city’s legendary Graffiti Alley this week. The work, which shows Ford running away with bags of money, is a response to a report on the provincial … Continued
Get your phones out Toronto, because the city is about to get its newest Instagram-worthy attraction: Bubble Planet. This exhibition is an immersive experience that boasts over 10 themed environments. Visitors can explore a delightful bubble bath ball pit, embark on exhilarating virtual reality adventures and join in on interactive games. One main highlight of … Continued
