By Nikki Gill
As the Toronto Symphony Orchestra wraps up its Valentine’s concert this weekend, we caught up with one of the many couples who have found love within the orchestra. Principal clarinet Joaquin Valdepeñas met violinist Mi Hyon Kim during the Banff music festival, but it was while they were both working at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra … Continued
Winter Stations art installation exhibition is back from Feb. 17 to March 30. The sixth-annual month-long event kicks off on February 13th at the historic Fox Theatre in the Beach Village. “Winter Stations has put our neighbourhood at centre stage for the last six years and we feel it fitting that the Opening Night has … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Let’s get one thing straight — Hamilton is a great musical. It’s a heady production, full of insight and ideas. It’s challenging and deep despite being remarkably entertaining. The songs are fantastic. It’s like they were written for the pop charts and not a Broadway production. But there they were in all their “Helpless” glory. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
About halfway through the 92nd Oscars last night, actor Utkarsh Ambudkar performed a freestyle on stage to recap the show — that performance had a little-known Toronto connection. Ambudkar, who is best known for his roles in The Mindy Project and Pitch Perfect, was sporting a Sandy suit by Toronto stylist Sandy Gill. Gill took … Continued
These days it seems like there’s nothing Serge Ibaka can’t do. The Toronto Raptor sunk a game-winning three-pointer Wednesday night to break the franchise record with a 12-game winning streak. He also recently became the first NBA player in history with 500 three-pointers and 1,500 assists. But basketball isn’t the only thing this Raptor has … Continued
By Erin Neilly
You might just see an ice sculpture of Madonna at this year’s Bloor-Yorkville Ice Fest in the village of Yorkville Park. Ice Fest takes place this weekend on Feb. 8 and 9, and all the ice sculptures on display will be inspired by the music, art, film and fashion of the ’80s. It’s the perfect … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Local architect Antonio Tadrissi is bringing Dust of Gods — a sustainable fashion movement he created — to Bayview Village this month. The pop-up will open this weekend and run until Feb. 21. So what exactly is Dust of Gods? It’s essentially a line of one-of-a-kind wearable art. Tadrissi takes pre-loved clothing in good condition … Continued
By Erin Neilly
It’s February and love is in the air. As couples across Toronto get ready for Valentine’s Day, we asked fashion guru Jeanne Beker to pick out her favourite pieces for a romantic night out. This year, she chose outfits with a bow or ruffle for something extra special. After all, your presence is a present … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The world premiere of a new immersive digital exhibition featuring the works of Vincent Van Gogh will open in Toronto this spring. Immersive Van Gogh is produced by Lighthouse Immersive, the same savvy production company that brought The Art of Banksy exhibition to the city back in 2018. “Immersive Van Gogh is astonishing in scale, … Continued
By lindsaylow
Hamilton After premiering off-Broadway in 2015, becoming the hottest ticket in New York City and garnering a slew of awards along the way, the song-and-rap musical Hamilton is set to make its Toronto debut on Feb. 11, 2020. Hamilton is a musical about Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of America. The production drew … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Actor Gordon Hecht stars in Coal Mine Theatre’s production of Marjorie Prime, but it was during a production at Soulpepper that he met the love of his life Natalie Swiercz. The pair are in the midst of planning their summer wedding. In the meantime, Hecht hits the stage in Marjorie Prime alongside Martha Henry — … Continued
Kuumba is Toronto’s longest running Black History Month celebration. This February marks the festival’s 25th anniversary and the Harbourfront Centre is bringing some of the world’s most inspiring creatives together to celebrate the culture, heritage and tradition of Black Canadians. The month-long series of installations, workshops and performances will “examine the past through cultural expression, … Continued
