Emperors – non-binary gender-fluid electro art pop musician releases new single

posted Sunday, August 22, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Music, Queer

Emperors is a genderfluid creative who has begun a successful transition into the art of self-expression and musical flare. A two piece electro-pop outfit, consisting of singer-songwriter Stephen “Cassandra” Eyre, and producer-songwriter Jankovsky. The two were brought together by Martin “Youth” Glover, legendary Killing Joke bassist and producer for everyone from Pink Floyd to Bananarama, Dido to The Verve. A performing artist on […]

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Modern Love – anthology series is a mix of Harlequin Romance and American Horror Story

posted Friday, August 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Streaming Online

Modern Love explores “love in its multitude of forms – including sexual, romantic, familial, platonic, and self love,” which are presented in eight half-hour episodes. The Amazon series, based on the New York Times column of the same name, adapts different love stories taking place in New York City. It’s so refreshing to see such a diverse cast of […]

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The Magnificent Meyersons – complicated tale of a NYC Jewish family

posted Friday, August 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Streaming Online

The Magnificent Meyersons follows an ordinary but complicated New York City Jewish family as they discover on one extraordinary day that although life, and family, can sometimes shock you, it can also lead to miraculous new places. It’s a day in New York City just like any other, as the Meyersons deal with the ordinary concerns […]

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Broken Diamonds – aspiring writer unexpectedly must care for his unstable sister

posted Saturday, August 14, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Streaming Online

Broken Diamonds tells the story of a young writer sees his dream put in jeopardy when he has to take care of his mentally ill sister. In the wake of his father’s death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he’s forced to temporarily take in his wildly […]

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Respect – Aretha Franklin’s musical journey, starring Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige

posted Friday, August 13, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Music

Respect follows the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. The Queen of Soul conquers the world, while simultaneously enduring an abusive marriage, constraints of patriarchy and also being […]

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Heritage Toronto – Together Again: 2021 Tours Season

posted Thursday, August 12, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Outdoors, Toronto

Heritage Toronto is once again returning to in-person tours, along with keeping many online and virtual as well. On the Civic Holiday, a sold-out group of 20 cyclists peddled lakeside trails learning about our waterfront history. Looking forward, they will be offering diverse experiences exploring our food history, industrial heritage,  architecture, and more. Many of […]

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Beyond Monet – immersive exhibition on impressionist artist, Claude Monet, makes world premiere in Toronto

posted Thursday, August 12, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Featured Events, Toronto

The world premiere of the most immersive art experience yet to be brought to life, Beyond Monet is now open to the public in Toronto. Set in the heart of the city at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s North Hall on Front Street, this remarkable experience allows audiences to embark on a poetic and engaging […]

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Vancouver Mural Festival – over 60 murals in 11 neighbourhoods

posted Wednesday, August 11, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Vancouver

Vancouver Mural Festival 2021 has over 60 new murals in 11 neighbourhoods across the city for this summer’s August 4–22 annual celebration. The murals  showcase an incredible line-up of diverse local artists sharing a range of cultural, historical and personal stories. The festival will also host daily mural tours, public talks (in-person and online), plus  […]

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Nine Perfect Strangers – psychedelically induced, psychological drama, with Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy

posted Monday, August 9, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Streaming Online

Nine Perfect Strangers, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, is based on the 2018 novel by Australian author Liane Moriarty, and directed and produced by Jonathan Levine. The series tells the story of nine stressed city dwellers who try to get on a path to a better way of living at a boutique health-and-wellness resort. Watching […]

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nowhen – interactive outdoor performance piece within High Park – Aug 8 to 15, 2021

posted Sunday, August 8, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Toronto

In nowhen, York University Theatre and Canadian Stage MFA Candidate Alison Wong invites guests to explore, and “let go of time, and revel in place” in a two-part, auditory and nature-based experience set in High Park featuring current Theatre at York students. In Part 1 (Perspective), guests in small groups are invited to gather at one of seven […]

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