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Thursday Nights with Open Roof Films

Erin | August 30th, 2010

When I was a teenager we used to sneak mickeys of rum into the cinema to top off our mega sized Cokes from the snack stand… ah, fond memories. Having left my sketchy drinking days behind me, it is not too often that you can enjoy alcoholic beverages while watching a professional screening. That’s where Open Roof Films comes to the rescue. They host outdoor film screenings in the Amster’dam Brewery parking lot every Thursday night, serving – you guessed it, Toronto’s own locally brewed Amster’dam beer. Read More

One Stop Shop

Erin | August 25th, 2010


Shopping online can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to go, but look no further than Farfetch.com. Farfetch features items from 40 different European and American shops, but here’s the best part – there’s only one check-out, even if you are purchasing from multiple boutiques. Read More

In Harmony with Thieves

Erin | August 4th, 2010

Right now, I am fascinated with Sonja den Elzen’s 5-in-1 Dress. This dress can be worn in several different ways; however, it’s far from the sarong slinging visions that this statement might conjure up. Effortlessly chic, and made of Tencel Jersey, this dress looks as comfortable as it is current. Read More

Liz Phair as a Rapper?

Erin | August 3rd, 2010

Oh Liz Phair…in 1992 you were on the pulse, but in 2010, have you lost your marbles?  The July release of Phair’s latest album Funstyle has barely garnered any reception at all, most of it lukewarm to straight-up harsh.  One thing that seems consistent is that this album is wacky. Read More

Pride Heats Up Toronto

Erin | July 26th, 2010

Nancy Paiva/Torontoist

It’s PRIDE TIME! Toronto Pride Week celebrates it’s 30th year in fine form with bells, whistles, leather, sequins, feathers, chains, and whatever else you can find to adorn yourself with.   The costumes that come out for Pride, sometimes all year in the making, are always noteworthy.  Clothing is often optional for pride celebrations, but this time it might actually be necessary to be nearly naked as temperatures have been reaching nearly 40 C (that’s 104 F for the Americans). Read More

At the Drive-In

Erin | July 21st, 2010

On a hot summer day I found myself driving north out of the city to relax, lake-side, with friends for the day.  When the sun was descending someone said, “Let’s go to the drive-in!” Flashbacks of cottages, red licorice and being up past my bedtime came flooding back.  I hadn’t been to the drive-in since I was about 6. Read More

Everything Looks Better in Plaid

Erin | July 14th, 2010

Photographer: Jessica Milan

‘Support something new’, urges Plaid Magazine’s website. But you won’t have to try very hard to support this Toronto based online magazine because Plaid is invested, heart-deep, in style culture. Featuring local and international talent in fashion, art, photography, music, design and more, Plaid has an eye for not only trends but timeless investment pieces as well.

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NXNE Brings Out The Big Guns

Erin | July 8th, 2010

NXNE just completed it’s 16th successful year hosting 650 bands, over 7 days in 50 different venues across Toronto. Too many numbers? – that’s ok, basically NXNE kicks ass! Read More

Jean Jacket Renaissance

Erin | June 30th, 2010

About six years ago everyone and their mom was sporting jean jackets, so much so that the general consensus for the rest of us was to hide them away in the back of the closet – or at least that’s what I did. Well good news: time to find that jacket, dust it off and rock it with pride.  Denim of all kinds is very on trend this Spring/Summer and it doesn’t get more classic then a well worn jean jacket.

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G20 Summit Grinds Toronto to a Halt

Erin | June 28th, 2010


Toronto is beginning to feel like it’s under martial law as hundreds of police officers file into the city, helicopters fly overhead and secure barriers go up in the downtown core. The G20 Summit is transforming the city and the general consensus is that Torontonians aren’t happy about it. Read More

Toronto is Full On For FIFA

Erin | June 23rd, 2010

I’ve often thought myself fortunate to grow up in a city that is as multi-cultural as Toronto. Having done a fair bit of traveling, I always enjoy coming back to the variety of ethnicity and culture that makes this city special. Nothing makes this more obvious than the FIFA World Cup.

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Toronto’s Got Talent

BB | March 31st, 2010

There are many smaller events and independent art shows going on around town this month that are worth closer inspection.

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Around the world in one week

BB | March 31st, 2010

The Waste Land

Hot Docs, Toronto’s international documentary film festival  is gearing up for the 2010 festival with a slate of films from around the world.  As North America’s largest doc festival, Hot Docs is the best opportunity to see great films and is an event not to be missed.

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Popular TV Chef Opens Restaurants, Pandemonium Ensues

BB | March 28th, 2010

Chef Lynn Crawford

It seems Toronto is not immune the cult of the TV Chef and that’s only been reinforced by the spectacular attention paid to Lynn Crawford’s recently opened place, Ruby Watch Co.

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