Toronto in Album Art: The 1970s
The 1970s were the decade the Canadian music industry began to come into its own. The first Juno Awards ceremony was held in 1971, Canadian content requirements for broadcasters were established later...
View ArticleNew bar serves up cheap drinks and deep house tunes
This new bar at Bloor and Ossington leads a bit of a double life. Opening at 5, they serve a small (but growing) menu of paninis in their white-washed space, but later in the evening from Wednesday to...
View Article7 great Toronto cafes that don't have WiFi
Cafes that don't have WiFi? Yes, indeed. These coffee shops remain boastfully unconnected, offering customers things like "atmosphere," "coziness," and "conversation." While these types of cafes are...
View ArticleKhabouth-backed UNIUN club replaces Devil's Martini
Charles Khabouth, Toronto's very own maven of real estate and nightlife, is at it again with his new club, Uniun. Slated to open November 10, Uniun will take over the space that previously housed...
View ArticleGraffiti artist EGR fills gallery with fantasy women
When you look at a work of art, how much does knowing the identity of the artist affect how you perceive it? With her new show at Mark Christopher Gallery, entitled WE ARE NATURE, local artist and...
View ArticleThe 10 worst looks from Toronto Fashion Week
As per usual, we're following up the top 10 looks from Toronto Fashion Week with my picks for the ten worst ones, because you've got to take the good with the bad and the happy with the very, very sad....
View ArticleRadar: TINARS with Nancy Kilpatrick, The Dark Comedy Festival, True...
BOOKS & LIT | THIS IS NOT A READING SERIES TINARS presents a special Halloween literary event that is sure to make your evening. Montreal author Nancy Kilpatrick, a three-time Bram Stoker finalist...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Toronto strip clubs get less touchy, Rob Ford has gravy issues,...
NO TOUCHING! Strip clubs in TO just got a little less Tijuana. Ok, guys — time to work on your OKCupid profile and try a little harder. You'll feel better for it. Really. In other rippers news,...
View ArticleMiss Caledonia has all the right measurements
Rural Route 2 in Caledonia in the 1950s isn't necessarily the setting you'd expect for a beauty pageant. The harsh realities of farm life don't exactly instill grace, poise, and charm. But it's the...
View ArticleToronto DJs cast as superheroes in new graphic novel
DJs are already larger than life behind their turntables (and they can whip a crowd into a veritable frenzy) but casting DJs as superheroes on the pages of a graphic novel is a fresh approach....
View ArticleThis Week in Fashion: DUY news, Contraband opens, Holt Renfrew launches...
This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday morning. NEWS...
View ArticleTired stretch of Dupont gets a new espresso bar
It's not exactly the most "happening" area. But the community around Dupont and Perth is brimming with friendly neighbours, which is a big reason why Sandra and Carlos Flores decided to open their new...
View ArticleThe Best Restaurant Burgers in Toronto
The best restaurant burgers in Toronto are serious sit-down entrees. While burgers as a category still tend to carry a bit of a diner/pub food/quick eats connotation, the burgers on this list represent...
View ArticleHalloween marks the end of the line for Watusi
Beloved Ossington cocktail bar and restaurant Watusi will be closing its doors forever tonight--fittingly, on Halloween. To celebrate, they'll be throwing a Watusi RIP Halloween party, complete with DJ...
View ArticleBufferBox wants to put an end to failed delivery notices
Failed delivery notices might be a first world problem, but they're still a pain in the ass for the folks eagerly awaiting their latest Apple product or other online purchase. Following a model that's...
View ArticleToronto Model Railroad Club ousted by condos
Terrible news for miniature train enthusiasts: Canada's largest (and best-loved) model railway is soon to be dismantled. The Model Railway Club of Toronto has announced that as of April 30, 2013, the...
View ArticleNew in Toronto Music: Diamond Rings, Luke Lalonde, Modern Superstitions, L...
New in Toronto Music rounds up recently released audio & video from local talent. DIAMOND RINGS / FREE DIMENSIONALS / OCTOBER 23RD Why not engage* yourself to the new Diamond Rings album Free...
View ArticleCityPlace pedestrian bridge closed after inspection
Sorry CityPlace residents, but that nice yellow pedestrian bridge that opened last Friday has been temporarily closed after a City of Toronto inspection. Although officials are staying tight-lipped...
View ArticleRadar: AGO 1st Thursdays, 12th International Diaspora Film Festival, What We...
PARTY | AGO 1st Thursdays The second installment of 1st Thursdays, the AGO's party curation series, takes place inside the gallery walls tonight and photography's the word of the event. Interactive...
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