By Ron Johnson
The Flick doesn’t set up as a blockbuster of a play. It is more than three hours of staring at the back of a movie theatre as the somewhat mundane lives of three cinema employees spill out on stage. But it works, for the most part. It is sparse, human and, at times, quite moving. … Continued
By lindsaylow
Gail Simmons is one of the biggest foodies to come out of Toronto. She was a judge on Top Chef, authored two books, has a monthly column in Food & Wine magazine and is now hosting Iron Chef Canada, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on Food Network Canada. Two decades ago, she left Toronto … Continued
By lindsaylow
Meet the most dynamic and innovative young people in Toronto. For part one, we got to know the star athletes and change-making activists in our city. In part two, we take a look at the tech wunderkinds, a chef on the rise, and artists ranging from actors to musicians and more. From the world’s youngest … Continued
By lindsaylow
There is no essential wardrobe staple quite as fun to constantly search for as a fantastic leather jacket. We asked Jeanne Beker to pick her favourite leather outerwear from local boutiques. Her top picks included local labels such as LaMarque, and leather experts like AllSaints. Whether it’s a pop of colour or a designer deal … Continued
By Ron Johnson
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. Mirvish Productions announced ticket sales will be open to the public on Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. sharp. … Continued
By lindsaylow
Get to know the most dynamic and innovative young people in Toronto. In part one of our 20 under 20, we take a look at the star athletes and change-making activists in our city. Whether they are chasing an Olympic dream or fighting for gender equality, the environment, adequate sex education and more, these youngsters … Continued
By lindsaylow
If you stand at the corner of Bloor and Lansdowne, sometimes the air actually smells like chocolate. Over on Sterling Road, sharing the street with Henderson Brewing, the Drake Commissary and MOCA, is the Nestle factory where they make Smarties, Kit Kats, Coffee Crisps and Aeros. Though it’s not open to the public, if you … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Twin sisters Lindsay and Alexandra Lorusso grew up with front-row seats on waste management — their father is a co-owner of Canadian company Wasteco. This gave them an insider’s view into textile waste, and they decided to do something about it. In 2016, the pair started their clothing line Nudnik. Why did you decide to … Continued
By lindsaylow
Elton John The great Sir Elton John’s epic 300-concert farewell tour finally arrives in hubby David Furnish’s hometown of Toronto for two shows, Oct. 23 and 24. Following a hit movie chronicling Elton John’s career, the glitzy British knight is having yet another moment of his long-storied career. The crocodile-rocker will surely put on a … Continued
By Goldie Poll
Nuit Blanche is coming up once again this year — an all-night art extravaganza on Oct. 5. These are some of the most talked-about artists and exhibits to show up this year. Death of the Sun Director X’s Death of the Sun was a big hit back in 2016, and will be back this year … Continued
By lindsaylow
Just in time for the creepy season comes a theatrical concert called Ghost Quartet, which features four outstanding musical talents unravelling four interwoven stories. These range from a retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” to a warped fairy tale involving two sisters, a tree house astronomer and a lazy … Continued
By lindsaylow
Recently, whenever actor Laysla De Oliveira finds herself driving along Bloor past her old alma mater, Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, she rolls down the window and yells, “I’m going to be OK. I made it.” And made it she has. The Toronto actor made a big splash at the Toronto International Film Festival … Continued
