Post City Magazines - December 2009

December 2009

Features

Stellar talent on display in rude and crude show

THE TOXIC AVENGER is Aubrey Dan and Dancap’s second major show they produced themselves, both of which are about New Jersey: Jersey Boys, of course, is the brilliant musical about the Four...

Allan Gould

Beloved comedian makes rare Toronto appearance

A half-century ago at the prompting of a disc jockey, Bob Newhart decided to take a stab at stand-up comedy. It took. So much so that his 1960 debut comedy record, The Button-Down Mind of Bob...

Ron Johnson

No time like the present for T.O.’s sultry jazz chanteuse

Born into the family business, Emilie-Claire Barlow grew up in a home filled with music, instruments laying about waiting to be played. Her parents were professional session musicians: Mom sang,...

Ron Johnson

Canadians produce more than their share of great comedians

A few years back a publisher approached me about writing a book on the history of the Canadian comedy scene. Funny, I thought, I’ve been doing that very thing in these pages for more than five...

Mark Breslin

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Departments

Archive » Ecks And The City
	Little black dress blues T.O.’s custom-made dress kings design the perfect LBD Rebecca Eckler
Archive » Local Politics
	A makeover for our green spaces AFTER MAYOR Miller’s announcement that he will not be seeking re-election next year, I feel relieved that we have a real chance to get back on the road we need to be on to make Toronto a... Michael Walker
	Public opinion sought on video advertising YOU’VE SEEN THEM in Times Square, you’ve seen them in Dundas Square, and now… coming to Yonge Street near you: large video screens broadcasting advertising messages 24/7. John Filion
	Dangerous drivers curbed in Thornhill Sandra Yeung Racco
Archive » Makeover
	Can Smitherman overcome his past? “Furious” George Smitherman’s announcement that he would be making a run for Toronto’s mayoral position has left some scratching their heads. Does Smitherman stand a chance after overseeing...
Archive » Biz News
	Where art is worn, and makeup is metal
	Putting Toronto’s twister on the map
	Customized for your sweet tooth
Archive » Ideas & Debates
	Time to get serious with our $500 million budget deficit ON JAN. 1, 1998, six former municipalities amalgamated to form the new City of Toronto. Mayor Mel Lastman said at the time that there would be “winners and losers”. Jane Pitfield
Archive » Cheap Eats
	Midday meal as modern art Marc Thuet’s Summerhill experiment, Petite Thuet, dovetails seamlessly into the Rosedale neighbourhood — with its high-end breakfast pastries; lunches of boxed sandwiches, soup and salad;... Kelly Jones
Archive » Looking Back
	How will Miller be remembered When Toronto mayor David Miller announced his impending retirement, it didn’t surprise many. But does he have enough municipal chutzpah to go down as a mayor people will remember decades from now? Ron Johnson
Archive » Entree New
	The Taste of Tuscany Eureka! I may have found a neighbourhood eatery, in my own neighbourhood, that is worth the walk. Opened only three months ago, by Ned Spahic, after eight successful years as executive chef at... Janice Warren
Archive » Wine
	Counterfeit hooch hurts Icewine rep Ideal holiday beverage more popular than maple syrup as overseas gift Tony Aspler
Archive » Secret Recipe
	Three wise recipes THE START OF the holiday winter season brings with it fun, food and most importantly, feasting. Rose Reisman
Archive » Day Tripper
	Designer's guy-de to the Distillery District A trip through Toronto's Distillery District with designer gurus Steven and Chris. Elizabeth Beddall
Archive » Local Grad
	Bridging dance hall divide MORE THAN 40 years after being arrested and jailed in Mississippi for his civil rights work, Paul Saltzman, an Emmy-winning producer-director and Northview Heights Secondary School graduate,... Robin Heron
Archive » Yummy Mummy
	Comedienne not so funny in her biggest role as mummy Comedienne Jessica Holmes expresses why she found motherhood to be no laughing matter and explains how she’s still attempting to find that perfect balance between a chaotic career and a life with... Erica Ehm
Archive » Parent to Parent
	How to get kids to behave without really trying Columnist Joanne Kates explains how target validation is an essential key to shaping a child's behaviour. Joanne Kates
Archive » How They Met
	Take a bow, tie a knot THREE YEARS AGO this month, accomplished playwright Adam Pettle and stage darling Patricia Fagan were married in Toronto’s City Hall before an audience of three. Elizabeth Beddall
Archive » Local Hero
	An inspired guide to all things environmental FRANKE JAMES IS an artist, a writer, and most importantly an environmental activist. Liivi Sandy
	Award honours Richmond Hill captain WHILE FOR SOME choosing a career path is a struggle, for Scott Sedore there had always been an inner fire burning. Paul Johnston