Toronto Symphony Orchestra – April 8, at the Maison Symphonique LiveEvents April 5, 2014 3067 The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Hailed by some as the “pianist of pianists,” the first American to record the complete Beethoven piano sonatas, Richard Goode joins the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Oundjian, in one of Mozart’s most appealing concertos. A sublime work that carries the genre of the symphonic poem to an exceptional new level in formal terms, Richard Strauss’s A Hero’s Life traces the personal experiences of...
Homegrown Comics – July 29, Cinquième Salle LiveEvents July 23, 2016 3431 ...the winner of the Cream of Comedy and host of Pot.Tv’s Stoner Sundays • A Toronto native who has quickly become one of Canada’s top comedians • He is a regular at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Clubs and at Vapor Central in Toronto Keith Pedro • He’s appeared on Video On Trial and Degrassi: The Next Generation, as well as on MTV, CBC and XM/Sirius Satellite radio • Keith recently performed at the CBC Halifax Comedy Festival • He’s part of the etalk featured...
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee – the star of CBC television’s hit series Kim’s Convenience Peter Kerr March 13, 2017 12509 ...ion he completed the play. “Ins shopped it to all the theatre companies in Toronto, but they all took a pass on it. He then entered Kim’s Convenience into the New Play Competition at the Toronto Fringe Festival and the play got a spot in the 2011 festival.” Paul continues; “There’s a universality about certain truths that come from the immigrant experience in Canada. The convenience store owner has many of the same experiences as a cab driver, a s...
Two New Exhibits at the Bradley Ertaskiran Gallery LiveEvents May 3, 2021 1597 ...ork), The Kitchen (New York), Museo della Frutta (Turin), The Power Plant (Toronto), Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), and Johannes Vogt (New York). Hier was a finalist for the RBC Painting competition in 2016 and 2018 and is the recipient of multiple grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, and has participated in residencies at Hospitalfield (Scotland) and Shandaken: Stormking (New York). The gallery is...
Colin Standish – Constitutional scholar and lawyer is the energetic founder and leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec Peter Kerr August 12, 2022 4489 ...eaving Quebec, but quickly learned that I was not alone. During my time in Toronto, I came to realize that I have 30+ relatives living in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). By comparison, I have just one distant relative in Montreal.” “In February of 2020, my spouse and I were vacationing in Thailand when COVID-19 started to take off. We rushed back to Toronto – only to learn that with everything shutting down, we were both laid off.” “We came back t...
Travel Mike Cohen mikecohen February 19, 2014 7047 ...uisine. Located in the new RBC Dexia Centre, the restaurant is situated in Toronto’s bustling Entertainment District and is just steps away from prominent cultural venues such as Roy Thomson Hall, David Pecaut Square and TIFF Bell Lightbox, making it an ideal pre-performance dinner destination. It’s also within walking distance of the financial district, Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Valet parking is available next door at...
NBA: KNICKS vs. TORONTO RAPTORS – October 19 at the Bell Centre The Montrealer September 17, 2012 5564 ...The NBA Knicks who recently re-signed Steve Novak and J.R. Smith will be playing in Montreal against Canada’s only team in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors. They will be playing at the Bell Centre on October 19 at 7pm. For tickets and info:www.evenko.ca...
Westin Harbour Castle – an ideal Toronto waterfront location for business of pleasure The Montrealer July 1, 2012 6555 The first-class Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, located on Toronto’s waterfront offers guests large, comfortable and elegant accommodations in a building that has recently seen a multi-million dollar renovation. Whether you’re in for a holiday or business, the Harbour Castle is close to the downtown financial and theatre districts. Facing Lake Ontario and Centre Island – the hotel is more like a resort for holiday guests. The waterfront boardwalk is...
Ben Heppner – his story of quiet determination that took him from Dawson Creek to the world’s greatest opera houses The Montrealer November 23, 2014 17226 ...production. He came back quickly with a role that would have taken me from Toronto to New York and then Los Angeles. I’d be away for a long time, and declined/ David came back with a 5 week run in Titanic in May and June in Toronto. It’s more of an acting role, and I can still do my weekly radio shows. I still love the stage, and it’ll be fun to be in those productions.” Ben now has a lot more time for one of his favourite hobbies; touring on his...
Montreal Sketchfest – May 4-13, Theatre Sainte-Catherine LiveEvents April 28, 2017 2328 ...ival, and “Producer’s Pick” at Toronto Sketchfest. Tallboyz II Men The Sketch Republic: Wednesday May 10th, 8pm @ Theatre Sainte-Catherine Tallboyz II Men is a diverse group of comedians being diverse diversely. The members met each other performing in the Toronto stand-up comedy scene and agreed to combine forces for the greater good. Tallboyz II Men are winners of the 2017 Toronto Sketchfest Producers’ Pick. Tim Blair, Vance Banzo, Franco Nguyen...
