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No sophomore jinx for T.O. playwrightHush gets world premiere at venerable Tarragon Theatre |
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Still time to see masterful productionThe play that I can definitely (and definitively) recommend very highly is Courageous on now at the essential Tarragon Theatre, written by one of Canada’s most Shaw-like, wise, thoughtful and... |
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The second annual Allan Awards hit T.O.For decades now, the Tony Awards have honoured the plays and performers considered to be the best of the year. A new tradition has emerged in our fair city, and this year I am happy to present the... |
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Toronto comedy troupe’s legend grows with daring new seriesThough no longer Kids, they still look great in drag and the material is as sharp as a Ginzu |
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Inside the manic mind of T.O.’s famed funnymanHowie Mandel wrote his new book, Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me, while recovering from a serious heart condition, which required “internal defibrillation.” It was a scary time, and... |
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Thrifty is the new extravagantMargaret Atwood inspires Marjorie Harris to write new book |
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Travelling to the extremeArmed with a bag of Sunkist candy and a wallet full of bribe money, author Chuck Thompson waded through one of the most feared destinations of earth for his latest book, To Hellholes and Back. But... |
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Tips from T.O.'s trainer to the starsHarley Pasternak is in Vancouver for the day at the request of one of his clients, Lady Gaga. Standard practice for the popular trainer to the stars and Toronto native who has travelled the globe... |
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Toronto’s quiet riot paints a moving musical portrait of the countryORDERING A HOT toddy to take the chill off a blustery winter afternoon, Tony Dekker, of Great Lake Swimmers, settles into the leather banquette at the Inter Steer restaurant in his Roncesvalles... |
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King of campfire ska pulls it all togetherToronto native Chris Murray flies under the radar, and that is just wrong. |
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Your backstage pass to T.O.'s hottest shows
With the four-day sonic celebration known as Canadian Music Fest rolling in to town this month, we catch up with Toronto’s most talented troubadours and loudest noisemakers, plus a few friends from afar
A marriage of method & madness
After a decade away from the stage, acclaimed playwright George F. Walker returns with a brave look at a family upturned by mental anguish and how salvation comes in many forms
When the walls come down
The darling of Toronto’s theatre scene returns to the Tarragon with her breakthrough drama East of Berlin.
Now you gotta cut loose...
So You Think You Can Dance Canada boogies in to the Air Canada Centre
Stealing laughs from rich & poor
History’s most famous tights-wearing criminal takes to the Toronto stage this month in Ross Petty’s modern comedic take on a medieval classic
Meet me at the Midway
The wild, the wacky, the tacky, the thrilling, plus stars galore! The CNE’s got it all and then a little more — below, five of this season’s most enticing attractions
So a guy walks into a bar…
Toronto’s about to be invaded by a gang of joke-wielding misfits determined to bring you to tears (in a good way). Meet five of Just For Laughs’ funniest stars
Pride without the prejudice
June in T.O. means Pride Week! So throw your inhibitions to the wind and get ready for fabulous concerts, eye-opening readings and a parade you won’t soon forget
T.O.’s hot fall ticket
A star-crossed romance, soccer and Ireland’s ‘troubles’ set the scene for premiere of Ben Elton & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest masterpiece, The Boys in the Photograph
Roberto Alomar and company at celebrity sports dinner
Close to 1,000 guests descended on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the Rogers Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner and Auction, in support of Easter Seals Ontario.
Theatre guru Albert Schultz plays auctioneer for ballet school gala fundraiser
Canada's National Ballet School recently celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary with the Fête d'Or gala, attended by more than 500 people.
Steven Page wows the crowds at Olympic fundraiser
VIP guests were treated to fabulous food and entertained by singer Steven Page. Money raised goes to the Canadian Olympic Foundation.
Ann-Margret Honoured At Black-Tie Affair
More than 500 guests packed the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville last month for the annual Best Buddies benefit gala. The evening featured live musical performances and a special look at Best Buddies Lifetime Achievement Award honouree Ann- Margret’s extraordinary career.
A-List Crowd At Vanity Fair Exhibit
There was a private party at the Royal Ontario Museum to mark the opening of the new Vanity Fair exhibition. The cocktail reception was catered by C5. Vanity Fair creative director David Friend was on hand as exhibition curator. Host Bonnie Brooks, of the Bay, and William Thorsell were among those in attendance.
Liberal Party Leader At Charity Fundraiser
Michael Ignatieff and his wife Zsuzsanna attended the fourth annual Unforgettable Evening, to benefit the Alzheimer Society. The elegant and moving evening was attended by 400 guests with a goal of raising more than $400,000.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson Attends T.O. Gala
Celebrities were out in full force last month to support the fight against AIDS at the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS Toronto. This star-studded gala generated more than $700,000 for amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research and Dignitas International. The highlight was a solo piano set by legendary Canadian recording artist Sarah McLachlan.
Raising Money Carnival Style
Carnival-style entertainment followed by a fine evening on the dancefloor provided the diversions at the Liberty Grand ballroom at Exhibition Place for the 2nd annual Scotiabank Caribana Gala.
Paul Molitor and friends back in Toronto for gala
The glory days of the Toronto Blue Jays were in full effect last month as the team got back together for a reunion celebrating the 92-93 World Series championship.
Cuba Comes To Canada At Local Fundraiser
Party-goers flocked to Tryst last month for the Evan’s Dream — Hot Havana Nights fundraiser.
Susan Hay Hosts Gala Opening Night Party
Special guests gathered for the gala opening of Canada Blooms to benefit the children’s garden program at the Toronto Botanical Garden in Bayview.
Karen Kain puts on the ritz at ballet fundraiser
White Hot, the National Ballet of Canada’s fourth annual fundraising event, returned on June 18 to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Carlo Rota hosts foodie fundraiser
On June 14 in Yorkville, more than 30 of Toronto’s most inventive chefs came together to participate in Toronto Taste, hosted by Carlo Rota, in support of Second Harvest.
Ivan Fecan and Sandra Faire Feted at Lavish Affair
A glamorous evening at the Four Seasons Hotel marked the annual Red Rose Ball last month. This year, Ivan Fecan and Sandra Faire were honoured with Awards of Merit. The event is organized by the St. George’s Society, Toronto’s oldest charity, which funds organizations across the GTA.
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