posted Sunday, April 24, 2016
The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival will present 232 titles from 51 countries in 12 screening programs, with work by female filmmakers representing close to 40% of the 2016 program, and a significant list of queer programming as well. In addition to the opening night world premiere of Rama Rau’sLeague of Exotique Dancers, a […]
posted Monday, April 4, 2016
Tough As Nails: Transgressive Queer Glamour Alchemy, drag, flash, haunting, shade, wild, glitter, shame, sex, violence, trash, fame. Tough as Nails brings five emerging Toronto based artists together to flaunt the glamorous side of queer resistance. Seeking to complicate ideas of marginality, Tough as Nails explores the relationship between glamour and agency. Drawing on the […]
posted Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Outsiders, a special exhibition of unforgettable images opening at the AGO March 12, 2016, and highlights photographers and filmmakers working in the United States from the late 1950s to the mid-1980s in a time of intense political and cultural turmoil. It’s no accident that artists at the time turned to photography and film — mass […]
posted Monday, February 22, 2016
Pride Toronto unveiled today its 2016 Pride Month theme, announcing to the world that this June, “YOU CAN SIT WITH US.” The campaign for Canada’s first-ever Pride Month, kicking off in 100 days, features Canada’s top political leaders: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and partner Jane Rounthewaite and Toronto Mayor John […]
posted Wednesday, February 17, 2016
LadyQueen is New York City’s only all-female drag revue and the brainchild of Crimson Kitty who is celebrating her ten-year drag-a-versary. We join Crimson and her drag cohorts Sarah Palegic, Miss Malice and Elle McQueen as they take over the historic Stonewall Inn for a night of drama, debauchery and over-the-top theatrics. Crimson, a drag mother to many of the ladies, recently created The Haus […]
posted Tuesday, February 16, 2016
The long-awaited Jane Siberry recording is finally ready to be released. It is called Ulysses’ Purse with twelve songs and Siberry once again at the helm as producer. She is joined by many of her musical friends, including her singing ‘sisters’ Rebecca Jenkins, k.d. lang, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Ali Hughes and Maria Doyle Kennedy; guitarists […]
posted Thursday, February 4, 2016
From Toronto’s East End to New York’s East Village we take you on an uncensored journey into the closets and behind the alter egos of our communities most beloved queers. Welcome to Closet Case. This week we visit D’yan Forest, an 81 year old internationally recognized cabaret singer, actress and stand-up comedian. This ‘bisexual Betty White’ has been dazzling audiences for more then seven decades with […]
posted Monday, January 4, 2016
The Dora-nominated smash-hit and audience favourite, The Gay Heritage Project, returns to Buddies for an extended engagement January 6 to 31st, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Nominated for two Dora Mavor Awards (Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Performance – Ensemble), The Gay Heritage Project deftly blends its creators personal narratives with uncovered pieces of history, […]
posted Tuesday, November 17, 2015
It’s getting closer to that time of year, when people think about giving and receiving…gifts that is! Here are a few suggestions for the dancers, loungers, and caffeine heads on your list. EastSiders DVD EastSiders explores the drunken outbursts and double standards of twenty-somethings living and loving in sunny California. The second season delves into […]
posted Saturday, November 14, 2015
This is part two of my story on Sydney Blu the talented Canadian DJ whose famous Blu Party hit Toronto for the first time last Friday. Her many admirers were excited and definitely not disappointed. Party goer Michael Thorner had many likes to tell me about his experience at the Blu Party. ”I liked the venue, I liked […]
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