A chilling new documentary co-directed by Ken Burns opens on Christmas Day at The Bloor Cinema, but it may be hard to sit through. It is a powerful, compelling and uncomfortable story of one fateful night in the spring of 1989 that led to the wrongful imprisonment of five young men.
The LCBO has brought Howe Sound brewery’s Pothole Filler to Ontario as part of its winter beer release. This imperial stout, which took silver in its category at the 2010 North American Beer Awards, is another great example of B.C.’s thriving craft-brewing industry.
If you’re going to cozy up and watch holiday films anyway, why not firmly get into the spirit of holiday giving as well? The Bloor Cinema is having a showing of three Christmas films (White Christmas, A Christmas Story, It’s A Wonderful Life) this weekend and admission is free, provided that you make a small food or monetary donation.
For over a year and a half, Luc Essiambre, co-owner of Cool Hand Luc, has been providing King West with ice cream, sorbet, soups, grilled cheese sandwiches and more. And although his shop has been gaining popularity, we’re told that it has been given an eviction notice. The shop’s final day of operation, at its current location, is tomorrow.
Christian Louboutin may be from France, but the beauty (and prices) of his iconic shoes are known worldwide. Fresh off a showcase held at London’s Design Museum this past spring, a special Louboutin exhibition is making its way across the pond to set up shop at Toronto’s Design Exchange next year from June 21 to Sept. 15.
Almost three-quarters of southern Ontario wetlands are developed and home to many species at risk
Ed the Sock and his sidekick Red are back, stronger than ever and working on a new show
Josh Saltzman is a different kind of comedian. He’s something of a renaissance jokester, having performed both stand-up and sketch comedy, in addition to shooting his own short comedic films and being a TV writer (Call Me Fitz, This Hour Has 22 Minutes). We chatted with Saltzman about his “small breaks” into the biz, Jason Priestley and writing the best comedy ever.
Following in the footsteps of La Carnita, Rock Lobster Food Co. is the city’s second TUM favourite that’s opened a mother ship to seemingly endless fanfare. Like its somewhat meatier cousin, Rock Lobster has a rowdy atmosphere, thanks to tunes that match its name, plus plenty of boozy cocktails — not to mention the wine on tap.
There have been many takes on the classic holiday tale A Christmas Carol, but probably none so cynical, or ’80s-fantastic, as Scrooged, which is playing at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Saturday and on Christmas Eve.
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a high-fashion sportswear sales event, a pop-up from a local jewellery designer, a charitable get-together at Miracle Thieves and more.
Every Monday, we round up the most exciting music news happening in Toronto. In this edition: Ra Ra Riot change it up for their upcoming album, Tegan and Sara put on an impromptu show at The Phoenix and Rush get inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame.
