posted Sunday, April 2, 2017
The third edition of Wayhome Music and Arts Festival is shaping up with a stellar line up, although topping a three hour set by Neil Young at its inaugural year might still be tough to top! 2015 Other headliners in that first year included Kendrik Lamar and Sam Smith, along with Decemberists, St Vincent, Passion Pit, […]
posted Friday, March 24, 2017
Salah Bachir has been appointed as the Chancellor of OCAD University, effective June 1, 2017. A successful entrepreneur, Bachir began his career in publishing, and is currently president of Cineplex Media. An avid art collector, Bachir’s diverse collection features many works by Canadian artists and as a patron of the arts, he has supported numerous […]
posted Friday, March 24, 2017
Wyvern is a kids book by author Kyle McGiverin, featuring illustrations by trans artist Toby Medeiros. The story is as much about a kids journey through the world of Aldia as it is about visibility. I interviewed Kyle about the book and his personal experiences with the trans community. Raymond: How much of your own childhood is […]
posted Thursday, March 23, 2017
Twiz & Tuck is an immersive docu-series following two best friends, on a bachelor party road trip to end all road trips, all told through the lens of being transgender and gender fluid. Contemplating their personal backstories along the way, as well as visiting places from their pre-transition past, Twiz and Tuck embark on a […]
posted Thursday, March 23, 2017
Bravely bearing witness to human rights violations worldwide, the documentary and fiction features at the annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival tell extraordinary stories of struggle, survival, and hope. The festival presents documentary feature films from Afghanistan, Canada, China, Egypt, France, the United States, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Syria, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. […]
posted Thursday, March 23, 2017
Mirvish Productions has announced that the touring production of HAMILTON will be coming to Toronto as part of the 2019-20 Mirvish subscription season. This will be a limited engagement and more details, exact dates and a venue location will be shared at a later date. HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, […]
posted Monday, March 20, 2017
SNAP is a photographic art fundraiser and gala with all proceeds supports ACT’s (AIDS Committee of Toronto) crucial HIV prevention, education and outreach programs within the communities most affected by HIV in our city. Since 2002, SNAP has raised $3 million dollars. Photography for the auction is solicited by a volunteer-led Curatorial Committee who represent […]
posted Monday, March 20, 2017
Kennedy House Youth Services Inc. is excited to announce a special fundraising gala, Gene Kelly: The Legacy an Evening with Patricia Ward Kelly. Gene Kelly was a legendary dancer, director and choreographer. His work continues to be an inspiration to artists and athletes around the world. His vision and artistry, in such films as An […]
posted Thursday, March 16, 2017
Canadian Film Fest (CFF) is expanding from four days to five, and all screenings and workshops will be housed under one roof at their new headquarters, the Scotiabank Theatre located at 259 Richmond St. W. This year’s CFF will showcase a total of 10 feature films and 21 shorts. CFF opens with the Toronto premiere […]
posted Tuesday, March 14, 2017
“A City” is presented as a gallery installation or tableaux vivant, an intimate, personal study of four artists/friends who tell the story of a famous friend who died under mysterious circumstances, and how he transformed them. The story is revealed through direct address in a disarmingly casual atmosphere, as if the audience were eavesdropping on […]
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