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Events Editor, Sherry Sylvain brings you to happenings around the city through words and wisdom. Watch for previews of what to be at, and reviews of what you missed.

Tranny: A Musical Comedy

posted Friday, March 27, 2015

by: in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

This evening I attended the opening night of Tranny:  A Musical Comedy.  I immediately found the title somewhat offensive and held little hope for the show in its entirety.  Despite being a Trans* woman reviewer, I couldn’t quite comprehend how an offensively titled “musical comedy” about one Tran* woman’s  professional transitions as an entertainer was […]

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Club 120 serves up a plate of monthly Jazz

posted Tuesday, March 3, 2015

by: in Events, Music, Toronto

I got word of this show well in advance, and having heard the vocalist do a quick number at the drop of a hat at another show, I made sure I was going to check out this night’s show.  I’m SO glad I did! I arrived at 120 Diner on Friday, February 27, 2015, shortly […]

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Marilyn: Forever Blonde, or forever bland?

posted Thursday, February 12, 2015

by: in Celebrity, Events, Theatre

Wednesday afternoon I got VERY last minute notice that I had complimentary tickets to see the opening night of “Marilyn:  Forever Blonde”.  Of course I went in to high gear to make myself at least reasonably presentable to the world, and fought my way through (thankfully) less than usually tragic traffic, which normally separates my […]

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GRACE! in the House

posted Sunday, February 8, 2015

by: in Events, Music, Queer

Grace! Was in the house – The Old Eton House to be exact – and off I went to experience this new band.  The chef, décor and service will not make this venue famous, but perhaps infamous in its own upscale dive bar way. It had chipped and pitted terrazzo floors, a section of booth […]

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