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Closet Case Is Coming To theBUZZ!

posted Wednesday, January 27, 2016

by: in Art, Celebrity, Drag, Queer

Premiers Thursday January 16, 2016: Join Raymond Helkio and guest host Amy Pearl + for the premiere of Closet Case. From Toronto’s East End to New York’s East Village we take you on an uncensored journey behind the alter egos and into the closets of our communities most beloved queers. Every Thursday on theBuzz. Before then you can email us.

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Holy Holy – The Spirit of David Bowie Lives on in Toronto

posted Monday, January 18, 2016

by: in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

These past few weeks it seems like quite a few musicians, actors, and other celebrities have succumbed to various illnesses, resulting in their untimely deaths. For me, it began with hard rock legend Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead. I had the opportunity to interview him a couple years ago about Motorhead’s line of vodka and wine. […]

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The Gay Heritage Project – Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria

posted Monday, January 4, 2016

by: in Art, Bar/Club, Charity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

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, […]

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The Perfect Drag Queen Gift

posted Saturday, December 19, 2015

by: in Art, Celebrity, Drag, Music, Pride, Queer, Sports, Toronto

We’ve all heard of the term “Drag Time”, so this Christmas why not stuff your favourite queen’s stocking with something that they can totally ignore, while they werk! Modify Watches is a brand of customized and interchangeable timepieces that has partnered with Producer Entertainment Group, who manages some of the most recognizable Drag Queen personalities […]

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TRANSGENDER NOVEMBER REMEMBER

posted Wednesday, November 25, 2015

by: in Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The Transgender Day of Remembrance or TDOR for short, is an annual event held every November. In Toronto we had a vigil in Allan Gardens, organized by Trans filmmaker  Mirha Soleil Ross  in 1997 for the three people, two of which were Trans women, that were slain in that area. The first officially recognized Trans […]

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Gay-Themed Holiday Gifts

posted Tuesday, November 17, 2015

by: in Family, Lesbian, Queer

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 […]

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Regent Park Film Festival – November 18 to 21, 2015

posted Tuesday, November 17, 2015

by: in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto, Trans

The Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s only free-of-charge multi-cultural community film festival, dedicated to showcasing local and international independent works relevant to inner-city communities across Toronto.  The Festival aims to reach isolated communities throughout Regent Park and beyond, providing a forum for people from all walks of life to engage in critical dialogue on […]

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Blu Party shakes Toronto – Review and Interview

posted Saturday, November 14, 2015

by: in Art, Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer

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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Toronto is Warhol Wild

posted Friday, November 6, 2015

by: in Art, Art Gallery, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto

There are currently two extensive exhibitions of iconic artist Andy Warhol’s works on display in the city, and both are unique and each worthy of a visit. TIFF – Andy Warhol – Stars of the Silver Screen A fascinating look inside the world of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, this […]

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International Diaspora Film Festival – November 6 to 8, 2015

posted Thursday, November 5, 2015

by: in Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Toronto

The 15th International Diaspora Film Festival (IDFF) brings a unique selection of films from around the world with many award winning works. The festival theme is “Iranian Diaspora Revisited” to celebrate the roots of the festival in its Quinceañera. The Festival opens with the Canadian premiere of The President by renowned Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf. […]

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