Toronto Youth Shorts (TYS) 2016 returns to Toronto this weekend, August 5-6, for another round of short films from upcoming filmmakers. This year, TYS will feature 44 locally made short films by young emerging artists… astounding! READ MORE
SummerWorks Performance Festival returns for its 26th year August 4-14, with expanded programming and new venues, to provide a platform for new and adventurous performance works, offering one of their most diverse line-up to date. READ MORE
Sorry for being way behind on my In The City listings friends, but I am certain you have been keeping busy here in Toronto… READ MORE
There is something to be said for documetaries that bring out the audience’s imagination. Director Jay Cheel accomplishes this and more in his film How To Make A Time Machine, which premiered at Hot Docs this past May.
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Finally had some time to begin my Toronto Fringe Festival experience this year. With the hot days we’ve been having, a day at the theatre is one sure way to enjoy oneself. READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the launch for the first of six CDs of Mozart’s complete catalogue of violin and piano sonatas, the last joint collaboration by the duo of pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico and the late violinist Jacques Israelievitch. READ MORE
Director Taika Waititi brings us another fun film in Hunt For The Wilderpeople, an enjoyably adventure that offers up many laugh-out-loud moments intermingled with great bonding times. READ MORE
Ingrid Veninger, “Canada’s DIY queen of indie filmmaking” is back with her 5th feature He Hated Pigeons and once again she has created another deliberately intimate film, this time a remarkably well-measured tale of love and loss. Her film opened the 14th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) this past Tuesday. The screening featured a live score performance by the incomparable Jane Siberry; an unforgettable screening… READ MORE
Saturdays in June are always fun when walking or exploring the downtown core in Toronto. This weekend, I will suggest you come to my neighbourhood on the West side of downtown.
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