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Newsstand: June 17, 2013
Can you believe it's already the middle of June? We really cannot. In the news: it apparently took a flying frostee to convince the mayor to hire security, a Bay Street lawyer helped the government turf the gas plants, and the MMVAs were exactly what you would expect them to be. Show More Summary
Urban Planner: June 17, 2013
In today's Urban Planner: Japandroids christen the renovated Adelaide Music Hall, Laughable at Unloveable returns, and the Luminato Festival continues. Music: Vancouver drums and guitar dynamic duo Japandroids look to be the first band to play a public show at the newly renovated Adelaide Music Hall. Show More Summary
Photoist: June 17, 2013
Eastbound Fog
Historicist: The World’s First Pay-Per-View TV Show
In 1961 all eyes were on Etobicoke for the world's first live pay-TV special, starring Bob Newhart. “All right, let’s get up a bit more speed and gradually ease it into second,” Bob Newhart, as a soft-spoken driving instructor, explains to a student taking just her second lesson. Show More Summary
Luminato 2013: Concerto for Piano & Pasteboards Speaks To Everyone
Spanish magician Miguel Puga merges music and illusion in a crowd-pleasing show. When Miguel Puga first spoke after performing a couple of introductory card tricks, it was in part to apologize for his broken English. The Spaniard, known...Show More Summary
NXNE 2013 Best Bets: The Weekend
Here's how to finish strong at this year's festival. How did everyone enjoy The National? Are there any good day shows we should know about? Let us know. Anyway, here are our selections for Saturday and Sunday. Tre Mission When: Saturday, June 15, 9 p.m. Where: Wrongbar (1279 Queen Street West) We’ve been pretty high on local MC/producer Tre Mission for about a year [...]
Weekend Newsstand: June 15, 2013
Saturday! Saturday! Sat-ur-day! Bring out your inner Elton John and sing along! If that's not your bag, maybe some news? Today: Two of the men in the notorious Mayor Ford photo among those charged in Thursday's gang sweep, Mayor Ford...Show More Summary
Weekend Planner: June 15-16, 2013
In this Weekend Planner: a Reddit meetup, a chance to watch ballet dancers train, and the Leslieville Flea. Dance: Here’s something you don’t get to do very often. The National Ballet of Canada is pulling back the curtains slightly to give the public a chance to check out the dancer’s daily ritual. Show More Summary
Extra, Extra: Martial Arts Masters, Media Disasters, and Famous Assassins
Every weekday’s end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not miss. Jackie Chan was in town earlier this week to introduce a couple of his films at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. While he was here, he stopped by George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight and told a charming story about Bruce Lee. [...]
Project RHINO, a Toronto Coworking Space, Helps Startups Find Their Feet
A King Street West coworking space offers starting entrepreneurs affordable and welcoming offices, plus a keg fridge. On Wednesday night, near King and Bathurst streets, 80 people gathered a few floors above The Banknote pub, in the offices of Project RHINO. Show More Summary
Mirvish’s Cats Meets Expectations
Cats, the long-running Broadway favourite, comes to the Panasonic Theatre intact. Cats is a challenging musical to stage for a number of reasons. The narrative is thin and strange, the lyrics drawn primarily from T.S. Eliot’s poetryShow More Summary
Vandalist: Just Breathe
Let the art guide your way. BY: Unknown LOCATION: West Toronto Railpath PHOTOS BY: Vianney (Sam) Carriere FIELD NOTES: We love the West Toronto Railpath. It’s a safe passage with a fun mix of natural, industrial, and urban features—and, despite cutting across some of Toronto’s busiest areas, it feels like an urban oasis. Recently, we’ve noticed a section where clean new [...]
NXNE 2013 Best Bets: Friday
The oldest old-school rapper and The National are two of our Friday picks. How was everyone’s first full night at NXNE? Was the Social Distortion show wet enough for you? Did someone block your view with an umbrella? Don’t worry. Tonight is supposed to be much nicer. Show More Summary
Duly Quoted: Bill Blair
Police chief won't say whether or not the mayor is under investigation. Matt Galloway: Is Rob Ford under investigation? Bill Blair: “Again, I’m not going to comment on this or any other investigation. We will do our work, we will present our evidence in the appropriate forum. Show More Summary
Scene: Luminato 2013?s Human Claw Machine
A group of artists has built a bigger, better claw game. WHERE: The Allen Lambert Galleria at Brookfield Place WHEN: Thursday, June 13 WHAT: Claw games are quite possibly the worst arcade games. They lure you in with promises of cool stuff, eat your money, and generally give you nothing in return. Even if you manage to win, the prize is usually a cheap stuffed animal, [...]
Newsstand: June 14, 2013
Friday! And just when the week was starting to get interesting. In the news: Toronto homebuyers are paying a lot of government fees, it's decision day for Hazel McCallion in court, your weekend travel plans are saved, and Dalton McGuinty gets a sizeable sendoff. Show More Summary
Urban Planner: June 14, 2013
In today's Urban Planner: the Luminato Festival, an arty scotch tasting, and stand-up comedy from Sabrina Jalees. Art: Theatre, Dance, Opera, Music, Magic, and so much more; the 2013 edition of the Luminato Festival has something for just about everyone. Show More Summary
Photoist: June 14, 2013
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Extra, Extra: Old Trains, Surplus Condos, and Big Breakfasts
Every weekday’s end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not miss. The TTC’s 35-year-old H5 subway trains, notable for their yellow interiors, will never again be seen on active duty after the last of them makes its final voyage on the Yonge-University-Spadina line tomorrow. (According to the TTC’s Brad [...]
The Toronto Humane Society’s Cats Have a New Rooftop Playground
A new rooftop garden at the Toronto Humane Society will give both humans and animals a much-needed place to hang out. Animal shelters are important, but they’re also usually at capacity. Thankfully for Toronto’s ownerless pets, the Toronto Humane Society now has a little extra green space for them to enjoy. Show More Summary
