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Historicist: The Cheesiest Poet of All
Every Saturday at noon, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today. Portrait of James McIntyre. Poems of James...
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Urban Planner: April 4, 2011
Urban Planner is Torontoist‘s guide to what’s on in Toronto, published every weekday morning, and in a weekend edition Friday afternoons. If you have an event you’d like considered, email all of its...
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Lorenzo Mattotti, Divine Comic, Coming to TCAF
From The Raven by Lorenzo Mattotti, courtesy of Galerie Martel. Italian cartoonist and multidisciplinary artist Lorenzo Mattotti has enjoyed a long and successful career, winning several awards for...
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Scene: 100 Thousand Poets for Change
Top: poet Eldon Garnet gets introduced. Bottom: Dyan Marie read her poem, "Spinning." WHERE: House of Lancaster (Bloor and Margueretta streets) WHEN: Saturday, 11:26 a.m. (top) and 11:45 a.m. (bottom)...
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Six Things You May Have Missed at Word on the Street
Toronto's annual celebration of the written word may be done for the year, but it's not too late to discover some of its hidden gems. Another Word on the Street festival has come and gone, and its...
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Historical Holiday Hints: O Christmas Tree
Advice on the proper equipment for cutting your own tree and odes to the seasonal icon."Excuse Me" by M. Myer, the News, December 23, 1911. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, your branches green...
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The (Surprise) Heartthrobs of Canadian Poetry
A new exhibition reveals previously unseen photos of Canadian poets at the dawn of their careers. And, they're really cute.Photo of Michael Ondaatje by Shelly Grimson. How Beautiful We All Were…...
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bpNichol Chapbook Award Winner Announced
Adrienne Gruber wins a prestigious chapbook award for Mimic, her collection of poetry.Adrienne Gruber. Photo courtesy of Meet the Presses. “I’ll leave an appendage behind / if need be. I’ve got...
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George Elliott Clarke Is Toronto’s New Poet Laureate
The renowned writer will become the official face of literary Toronto.George Elliott Clarke has been named Toronto's fourth poet laureate. Photo courtesy of the City of Toronto. Celebrated author and...
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DIY Artists Raise Their City Voices
A grassroots book of monologues celebrates Toronto artists, with no help from government grants.The editors of City Voices: A Book of Monologues by Toronto Artists: Anila Pant, Jenna Harris, and Ronit...
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The Poet Is In
At Mount Sinai Hospital, resident poet Ronna Bloom brings reflective writing to the stressed out workforce.Photo by Tanya Haas. At Mount Sinai Hospital, poet-in-residence Ronna Bloom brings the art of...
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The Rob Ford Radio Recap: Free Verse
Every Sunday, Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Doug, host The City, a two-hour talk show on Newstalk 1010. We listen so you don't have to.Rob and Doug Ford in the studio. Photo courtesy of Newstalk...
View ArticleNXNE 2013: Genre By Genre, Our Best Bets
How should you prepare for this year's week-long musical extravaganza? What bands should you see? The answers are here.It’s hard to believe, but if North by Northeast was a person, it would be old...
View ArticleDavid Bowie’s Art is Coming to the AGO
The Art Gallery of Ontario will be displaying items from David Bowie's personal archives this fall.Following the success of the Art Gallery of Ontario’s exhibition of Patti Smith’s photography, “Patti...
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Historicist: The Cheesiest Poet of All
Every Saturday at noon, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today. Portrait of James McIntyre. Poems of James...
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Urban Planner: April 4, 2011
Urban Planner is Torontoist‘s guide to what’s on in Toronto, published every weekday morning, and in a weekend edition Friday afternoons. If you have an event you’d like considered, email all of its...
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Two Islands Weekend is a Summer Camp for Adults
An "adult summer camp" promises attendees plenty of outdoorsy camaraderie, but without all the strict rules and bad food.As may be the case for many working parents of young children, Danielle...
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UNITY Festival Puts Big Names Beside Toronto Youth
Talib Kweli and Rahzel will take part in a youth charity's annual music festival.This year’s edition of UNITY Festival is a little flashier than those in years past. The annual festival is put on by...
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The Parkdale Film and Video Showcase Gets Up To Some Mischief
The 15th-annual festival features a weekend lineup of indoor and outdoor screenings—and one act of premeditated sabotage.Seamlessness can be a yawn. This year, the Parkdale Film and Video Showcase has...
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TIFF Throws A Toga Party For Comedies
A new series at the TIFF Bell Lightbox charts the evolution of cinematic comedy.When Animal House first turned the toga into suitable party attire in 1978, the landscape of the film comedy was forever...
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