There’s something about Toronto filmmakers: they have a tendency to feel so local. Take, for example, Don McKellar, director, writer, actor. You might know him from Atom Egoyan’s Exotica, David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ or Crimes of the Future or his own films, like Last Night. You might also know him, simply, from the line at your … Continued
When the world premiere of a new version of Hedda Gabler takes the stage at the Coal Mine Theatre this weekend, it’s going to be a who’s who of Canadian arts royalty — not least of all director Moya O’Connell. The critically-acclaimed actor, director and theatre artist is bringing to life the Norwegian play’s new … Continued
Toronto’s only fashion club is disrupting the city’s fashion scene as we know it by hosting their own Toronto Fashion Week runway series — and the event will take place in a TTC subway station. Rchive, a retail and event space that opened on King Street West last September, has been working to cultivate more … Continued
Daytime talk show Cityline will be ending its run this week after 40 years of giving health, lifestyle, home and fashion tips to Canadian viewers. Citytv, a television network operating under parent company Rogers Sports & Media, is cancelling the show with a farewell episode airing on Friday. Tracy Moore, who has hosted the show … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Making movies must run deep in the Cronenberg clan DNA. First, the legend himself, David Cronenberg, followed by son Brandon, and now daughter Caitlin just released her first film, Humane. Humane is playing at the Fox Theatre on April 26 and 28 and other cinemas. There are three film directors in your family now. What’s … Continued
Less than two years after dodging post-secondary programs to pursue their archive fashion dreams, Alex Maxamenko and Christian Ferguson have already done what most in the Toronto retail game hope to achieve at one point in their career — open up a store. 20 Maud is both the name and address of the archive sellers’ new … Continued
By Ron Johnson
More than a dozen years ago, a group of people were stuck for 24 hours in a Tim Hortons outlet in Sarnia, Ontario. As they scarfed down sweet treats to stay alive, one of the last things going through their minds was likely, ‘hmm this would actually made a super-good, like, musical I think.’ But … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians hoping to experience the Paris of daydreams and movie screens won’t have to fly across the ocean, they can take in a sensual Parisian-style musical performance right here in the city this spring. Triangle d’Or Productions will launch a French cabaret-style production, “Déjà Vu”, in Toronto on May 10. Unlike traditional burlesque, the show … Continued
Occasion dressing is a one-way street to breaking the bank, especially when you’re in that era of your life when all your friends are getting married. But there’s a new dress rental shop in Toronto that will make evening wear pretty affordable, ultra-sustainable — and plenty of fun. Toronto has a limited but growing dress … Continued
If you’re from Toronto and were commuting to Vaughan to buy your favourite vintage pieces from the Batch Vintage showroom, or else missing out altogether, you’ll be excited to know that the fashionable thrift brand has expanded into the city. You can now visit the Batch Vintage studio right on Dupont Street. The brand is … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting a new summer live music venue with the launch of a new concert series at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium, formerly Rexall Centre amongst others at York University. The series kicks off on June 27 in the most Canadian of ways with a performance by the Barenaked Ladies and will feature a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With Ossington Avenue getting crowned one of the coolest streets in the world, you might be thinking of taking a trip there to see what the fuss is all about. Last fall, Lowest of the Low released a new album, Welcome to the Plunderdome. Anyone familiar with this iconic Toronto band knows of the magical … Continued
