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 Erin Neilly
Joanne Kates trained at the Ecole Cordon Bleu de Cuisine in Paris. She has written articles for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Maclean’s and Chatelaine. I’m just not sure about the new Piano Piano on Mount Pleasant. I don’t like it, but you might. I am so fond of the original Piano Piano … Continued
If you thought all the Eataly excitement had began to die down in Toronto, you would be wrong. The Italian food giant is launching its final restaurant, Trattoria Milano, this week. True to its name, the new sit-down restaurant is dedicated to the cuisine of Milan. As a result, the menu veers away from the pizzas … Continued
By lindsaylow
Smokeshow BBQ and Brew is bringing Memphis-style BBQ and live music to midtown. The new joint at Mount Pleasant and Eglinton promises weekend rock and roll acts paired with inventive gastropub-meets-smokehouse fare like flatbread pizza with BBQ pork. In addition to a full-size in-house smoker, the restaurant uses a hand-smoker to smoke dishes like onion rings … 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
Ms. Sara Gardner is a Humanities and English teacher and leads The York School’s Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) program Each year, grade nine students from The York School dive into the woods of Haliburton for several days as they brace themselves for an altogether new experience. They will trade the comforts of their homes and … 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
