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Atom Egoyan-directed drama Cruel and Tender, on now at the Bluma Appel Theatre, is a must-see
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 12:07
Last night, the house was packed for Atom Egoyan's return to the theatre: the acclaimed Canadian filmmaker has taken the helm of a wrenching performance of Cruel and Tender. Martin Crimp's play brings Sophocles'sTrachiniae into a modern setting—the audience is invited into the home of Amelia as she waits tensely for her husband, The General, to return from battle. The play unravels at an organic pace, forcing the audience to engage fully in the world crafted by Crimp and Egoyan. read more...
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Hot Tubs, Snowboards and the ‘View from the Top’: Add a Mont St-Anne Getaway to your Winter To-Do List
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:56
Gather together eight to ten of your really good friends, male and female. You know, the ones you text on a daily basis, the ones you drink with, the one’s with whom you watch rom-coms on your couch – the one’s you consider to be family. Now, put them all together in a couple hotel rooms beside a ski hill for a weekend. read more...
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Five Things You Can't Miss at this year's Interior Design Show
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:22
The Interior Design Show 2012 opens at the Metro Convention Centre this Saturday, January 28, so if you're going (go!), prepare to both drool at the incredible mix of contemporary pieces and dream of redecorating your house, condo, or basement apartment (it won't matter where you live, you'll want to redesign it). read more...
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Lowbrow/Highball Cocktail Club welcomes 2012 with a delicious salute to breaking resolutions
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 13:15
Lowbrow/Highball is a cool kid's cocktail club run by three booze enthusiasts who have nothing to do with the industry. (They work in public health, academia, and design). But a trip to New Orleans inspired them to celebrate their love of mixology, and every month or so, they bring together fellow cocktail groupies for an intimate drinking experience. What started as a get-lucky-if-you-RSVP-in-time gathering around their kitchen table grew to a rooftop patio party, and has since migrated to BYOB on Queen West. You can now purchase tickets for $20 a pop, and enjoy three unexpected cocktails, paired with yummy treats, while you contemplate how good an absinthe fountain would look in your apartment. read more...
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Art and Drinks, the serene and intriguing space on Dundas West run by John Oswald, is closing its doors next week-go say farewell!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:44
On the corner of Dundas and Palmerston, Art and Drinks is an intriguing space. Peeking through the big windows might reveal any number of curiousities, from video art to penises. Run by Canadian artist John Oswald, the venue plays host to a revolving display of fantastic video installations, all viewable from comfy blue velvet couches. When we stopped by this week, Oswald had invited members of a naturist society to hang out in the space in the nude, while more bundled patrons sipped drinks and got lost in the mesmerizing works lining the walls. read more...
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The Girl Power Playlist
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:34
Brand new music! All from babes! read more...
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Montreal’s Happening Gourmand: 3 courses + $23 bucks + 7 more days = A tasty evening on the cheap!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:24
The month of January is typically slow for restaurants, what with people knee deep in resolutions and holiday bills (not to mention snow) ‘n all. The Happening Gourmand wants to get you out of those jogging pants and into some Montreal’s finest restaurants. Need an incentive? How does a 3-course, gourmet meal to the tune of $23 bucks sound? read more...
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Montreal Hit List – Sweeney Todd, Diplo, Punk-Rock Karaoke and more!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:15
THURSDAY JANUARY 26 TO SATURDAY JANUARY 28
7:30pm. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street @ McGill University’s Moyse Hall, 853 Sherbrooke West. The last three productions of McGill’s Art’s Undergraduate Theatre Society’s (AUTS) latest production, Sweeney Todd, take place this week – when was the last time you checked out student theatre? C’maaan. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for everyone else. Show times and ticket information can be found here. Reservations suggested. read more...
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Toronto Hit List: Oui Paris, MurderBoner! 12 - One Year Celebration, Bang The Party!, Girls Rock Camp Fundraiser & more!
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:23
January 26th-29th DoDesign @ Dundas St. W. between Bathurst and Grace. This second annual event transforms Dundas West storefronts into exhibition venues for local design objects. Host venues include boutiques, cafés, restaurants, a pharmacy, a hardware store, beauty parlors, and a dentist’s office. Most pieces will be visible from the street.
January 26th-29th Interior Design Show @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. Canada’s largest contemporary design show. $19 online, $22 at the door. read more...
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Cold weather calls for comfort food! The Hot Plate shows you how to whip up an impressive Potato Galette with Clarified Rosemary Butter
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:06
When the weather gets cold, people tend to hibernate. The upside of this? Tons of delicious dinner parties. The downside? You'll find yourself racing home from the office with nary a moment to spare, desperate to whip up something impressive in the hour between your last meeting and your potluck date at your friend's place. Thankfully, Amanda from The Hot Plate has you covered, with a delicious Potato Galette you can have ready to serve in an hour. The bonus? It uses minimal ingredients. read more...
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Sweat it out
Submitted by karen_cleveland on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 13:09
Every January gyms get predictably busier, jammed with those who made a vow at 11:59 on December 31 to get fit. Whether you are a consistent gym-rat or newly on your way to getting jacked, good for you. Here are some tips to keep things civilized when getting your sweat on. read more...
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Top 5 January Pick-Me-Up Goals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:23
Top 5 January Pick-Me-Up Goals
Write and mail a letter to someone you haven't spoken to in a while
Make a big bowl of soup and eat it all week long
Buy an extra croissant with your morning coffee and surprise someone at work
Pick three favourite photos and splurge on getting them framed
Spend an entire Saturday reading that stack of magazines and books beside your bed