When it comes to the NFL, Canadian representation is slim. A player here, a player there. One of the finest examples of a Canuck making it big in the NFL is Steve Christie, one of the most successful kickers in league history. With this weekend’s Super Bowl festivities, one can’t help but think of the Oakville native with the record-setting boot.
Any Canadian who owns a television probably recognizes the face of Jennifer Podemski. The Torontonian has been gracing small screens since the tender age of 12 when she got her first paid gig co-hosting an episode of the CBC’s Wonderstruck, a science show aimed at kids, alongside Bob McDonald.
With the Academy Awards just weeks away, we’re in full-on movie mode. Thankfully there are two film programs opening this weekend that will satiate all of our cinema cravings. TIFF’s Oscar Shorts, showing all the films nominated in the Best Live Action and Animated Short categories. Movie fans can also hit up Cineplex’s The Great Digital Film Festival, which gives favourite flicks the digital treatment on the big screen.
Matt Dusk may have been born in the wrong era. From his showbiz name to his tailored suits to his love of a good proverb, pretty much everything about him screams “rat pack” cool.
The Harbourfront kicks off Black History Month with Kuumba, a free festival that includes dance, music, film and much more. Hit up the Kuumba market place for some worldly shopping, or if you’re more adventurous, try your hands at the Kuumba drumming circles.
Though Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) bus garage at 24 Eglinton Ave. W. is no longer operating and was set to be declared surplus in late 2012, the decision was deferred by TTC chair and Toronto city councillor Karen Stintz — and it may continue to be deferred for quite some time.
There are legendary playwrights, such as Shakespeare, who live forever in our hearts, quotation books and high school exams. There are minor playwrights, whose plays we may read or see on the stage, who are too numerous to list. And there are inventive, daring, even raunchy playwrights, whose fame shoots across the sky for a short time before fading from view.
Sheila McCarthy speaks quickly, in torrents of asides, exclamations and declarations, of all that she’s done and all that she’s excited to do. The actress, a resident of North Toronto and one of the most recognized Canadian performers in stage, film and television, leaps from topic to topic with the bounce and energy of a first-time performer.
Toronto’s indie country troubadours, Elliott Brood, are playing the second of two intimate back-to-back sets at The Dakota Tavern tonight. Herewith, five reasons why you should definitely make the trek for a raucous, foot-thumping, soul-plucking good time.
Toronto comedian Natalie Norman describes her comedy as “self-deprecating with a hint of extreme narcissism,” which pretty much ensures you’re in for one crazy, but funny, ride. Fairly new to the standup scene, Norman co-hosts a bi-weekly show at Labyrinth Lounge, as well as a comedy podcast with Toronto comedian Catherine McCormick. We chatted with Norman about rom-coms, her first time on stage and what her family thinks of her being a comedian.
In the ’90s, the Rogers Centre was the SkyDome, Joe Carter was da bomb, the Leafs were still playing at Maple Leaf Gardens (and making the playoffs), the skyline wasn’t riddled with high rise condos and Mel Lastman ruled the new megacity with a Bad Boy iron fist. So for those feeling nostalgic, the ’90s will be making a return to our city in the form of these five upcoming events.
For those who feel that seeing live theatre is akin to riding a magic carpet, you may be interested to know that a stage musical version of Aladdin is coming to Toronto this November, making its world premiere at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. But before you dust off your VHS tapes to have Aladdin show you the world, here are six fun facts you may not have known about the 1992 animated flick.
