After 30 years of being closed to the public, this monstrous encapsulating space sparks cultural energy with the catalyst event: the Luminato Festival (1-26 June). The Hearn Generating Station was once Canada’s largest enclosed structure, and is one of the most unique industrial landmarks in…
It’s September already… ok, how did that happen?! Did we lap up Labour Day weekend or what! As we see outdoor pools shut for the season, fall attire dressing store windows and earlier sunsets there is still much to celebrate…
We’re coming to the halfway mark of our summer days but that’s no indication of things coming to a head. In fact, events all over the city are still ramping up so there’s no reason for anyone to be hiding…
JULY (noun); the month to bask in the full glory of long summer days on patios dotted all over the grid, sunbathing on the greenery and getting into some water sports. July is also the month where some key summer…
Toronto was blessed on the second night of the Open Roof Festival, with top notch weather, a full house and a superb comedy, The Overnight. The film itself was particularly enjoyable, perhaps because it wasn’t so outrageously implausible, but could…
On the fifth night of the Luminato Festival I went down to see Jason Collett’s Basement Revue with my Plus One, completely unsure of what to expect. They delivered what was promised, and kept it a mystery to the last…
Last night we sipped beer, cider and wine by Lake Ontario, strolled along the ‘beach’, and wondered whether the sugar factory dominating our view was still in operation. Apparently it is. Sugar Beach was buzzing with the after work Friday…
Last weekend The Toronto Fair Trade Show hosted their second event at 2nd Floor Events on the bustling hub of King and Spadina. Vendors with ready-made-wares carefully sourced from all over the globe were generous about telling the stories behind…