By Ron Johnson
When it comes to animation, Patrick O’Keefe is a big deal. As the art director for the groundbreaking movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, he recently won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The Toronto artist recently announced that he was creating an art scholarship to help a student learn animation. He chose the place … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Sustainability is a buzzword in the fashion industry, and Toronto fashion entrepreneurs are taking note. First up in our sustainable style series, where we put a spotlight on local brands straying away from fast fashion, is Alder Apparel. When Mikayla Wujec was travelling abroad, she found herself pretty unsatisfied with outdoor clothing for women. And, … Continued
The award-winning TV series “Suits” just wrapped up its ninth and final season in September, which means that it’s time to auction off furniture, TVs, home decor, artwork, and wardrobe items used in the production. According to 403 Auction, thousands of dollars worth of designer clothing and footwear will be included in the auction. You … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of Toronto’s finest musical exports, Metric is giving a little love back to its hometown fans this month. The band is hosting a month-long residency set up at an artistic wonderland dubbed the Funhouse. The evenings are unique in many ways. The acoustic shows feature Emily Haines alongside guitarist Jimmy Shaw in a custom … Continued
Fall is one of the best times of year to be an art lover in Toronto. Not only was there the city’s largest gala in the form of Art Toronto, there’s also a host of spectacular work on display in galleries both big and small across the city. It’s time to embrace sweater weather and … Continued
Some of the most epic Halloween costumes are based on inside jokes. And what’s better than an inside joke the whole city is in on? For the lovers of all things Toronto, this lineup is filled with locally-themed costume ideas that hit it out of the park. These five residents have turned their creativity and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Day of the Dead events are about to descend upon Toronto. Starting this weekend, there will be a host of Dia de los Muertos celebrations, one of Mexico’s most revered holidays, honouring its culture through music, food, and drink. You can dress up and learn to face-paint in the style of La Catrina or choose … Continued
October marks that fun-filled time of year when even the most modest, tasteful decorators start slapping cartoon skeleton posters on their front doors and stringing fake spiderwebs around their windows. But some homeowners take this annual opportunity to the next level with their over-the-top Halloween displays. We’ve rounded up some of the most boo-tiful Halloween … Continued
“Oh, the places you’ll go!” The Dr. Seuss Experience is making its worldwide debut this weekend. The new interactive space will let visitors immerse themselves in the magical and whimsical world created by Dr. Seuss. The creation and implementation of the interactive experience has been a long time coming. Susan Brandt, president of Dr. Seuss … Continued
By lindsaylow
Kehkashan Basu is kind of a big deal. She is the youth ambassador for the World Future Council, has served on youth advisory councils for World Oceans Day and Earth Echo International, and is youth ambassador for environmental research for Futurum. Not to mention she’s the 2016 recipient of the International Children’s Peace Prize, also … Continued
Tonight is the Raptors’ first game of the season and after their epic win in June fans are excited to see the NBA champions raise the franchise’s first title banner to the rafters. It’ll be a historic night, that’s for sure. For 25 years, Toronto Raptors fans have watched the season opener with eager anticipation. … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Sebastian Clovis is a licensed contractor, HGTV Canada star and former professional football player who won the Grey Cup in 2006. He is also a spokesperson for DAZN’s ‘The New Home of Football’ campaign. It’s been an exciting year for sports in Canada. We’ve had the summer to bask in the glory of the Raptors … Continued
