By lindsaylow
Now, more than ever before, there is both a desire and an imperative for Indigenous stories. Toronto-based filmmaker Michelle Latimer is bringing two such projects to the Toronto International Film Festival this month in the CBC-TV series Trickster, based on the trilogy, by novelist Eden Robinson, and the film The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Much like the rest of us, photographer Edward Burtynsky found himself under lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic took hold. And he used that time to turn his camera lens toward the world around him; specifically, Grey County, Ontario. The photos taken during that time, shot using a new camera that captures remarkable detail and density, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
In an effort to combat systemic and anti-Black racism, leaders and educators within the Black community have developed tools and resources to be used across all industries. Here in Toronto, Black designers and educators have launched initiatives to highlight diversity in the fashion industry, such as footwear designer George Sully’s Black Designers of Canada (BDC) … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto-based artist, birdO, is well-known for his Dali influence with a Swiss graphic design twist. BirdO has had a significant impact on the Toronto art scene and is at it again. This year, he participated in the Yorkville Murals Festival which took place from Aug. 28 to 30. The festival happens every year at this … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Michael Wekerle’s El Mocambo will be reopening its doors in September for a live concert headlined by Big Wreck. Of course, we are still in the midst of a pandemic, so the venue is only able to allow in-person attendance to a small audience, but fans also have the option to purchase access to the … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Thornhill’s Milos Raonic lost the Western and Southern Open final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, Aug. 29. He advanced to the final after defeating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinal. The original semifinal match between Raonic and Tsitsipas was to be played on Aug. 27, but Raonic and the rest of the tennis athletes joined … Continued
By Nikki Gill
This Saturday, Aug. 29, the Manifesto Toronto annual music festival will go online for a landmark 12-hour live-stream event alongside Manifesto Jamaica. Headlining the event is Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae artist Koffee, who will be live-streaming from Jamaica. At 19, Koffee is the youngest performer and first female to receive the Grammy for Best Reggae Album. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Ron Hawkins has done a lot in the music industry. The Lowest of the Low lead singer has played everything from arenas to the dingiest of bars to garages. He thought he’d seen it all. But we all know how this story ends. Along came COVID-19 and a global pandemic right when the music veteran … Continued
By Nikki Gill
You know Alex Colville. Perhaps not by name, but you already know the painting. A pair of binoculars dominates the canvas, belonging to a flaxen haired woman who is combing the horizon in search of something. Her perch on the upper deck of a ferry obscures her man behind her, with both figures framed by … Continued
The opening day at the CNE is usually one of great fanfare, but the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered its plans. The fair was cancelled back in May, making it the second occasion that the physical fair was called off since the second World War. However, that didn’t stop city officials from celebrating the time-honoured … Continued
Looking for artistic experiences that are both safe and boundary-pushing? SummerWorks has you covered with its annual Performance Festival running throughout August. Collaborating with an existing roster of diverse artists and artistic groups who experiment with and expand upon alternatives to traditional theatre, SummerWorks has re-imagined its programming to adapt to the new rules of … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Red Barrinuevo is the property stylist on HGTV Canada’s Hot Market and is the principal designer at Redesign4More. He is an award-winning interior stylist who was also named one of the most influential people in real estate home staging this year by RESA Global. There’s no magic in styling your home to look like it’s … Continued
