When I was little my parents would take to me to the Santa Claus Parade every year. Hot chocolate was my favourite treat, as we bundled up and waited for the jolly guy in the red suit to wish us a Merry Christmas. We'd also visit the magical store window displays downtown at Simpsons (now Hudson's … [Read more...]
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: Up Close And Personal
The holidays stirs up many nostalgic thoughts from my childhood. Since I was a wee little kid I remember pressing my nose against the Christmas windows downtown; following the Santa Claus parade with hot chocolate in hand in the city; and watching television shows like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph … [Read more...]
Motown The Musical Tells The Story Behind The Greatest Hits
The story of Motown Records started with Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959. With an $800 loan from his family and heart full of determination he was able to purchase a small space to create a recording studio in Detroit that later became known as Hitsville, USA. He founded what many call "the music that … [Read more...]
The Most Entertaining Date Night You Can Possibly Have Hits Toronto
We don't often get a chance to schedule in a date night but we know it's important to have time as a couple and not just as parents. But how often do you get caught up in the same old routine? Dinner and a movie? Yes, that's a nice break and there's always something worth watching on the big screen. … [Read more...]
Kinky Boots Musical Has Us Hot On Our Heels!
If you think it's hot outside, darling, then you should check out the off-the-charts sizzle on stage at Kinky Boots! The musical created by dream team Harvey Fierstein, Cyndi Lauper and Jerry Mitchell is now playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, in Toronto with Mirvish Productions. The story … [Read more...]
Disney’s NEWSIES Comes To The Toronto Stage
Disney musical fans are thrilled that the Tony Award winning smash hit NEWSIES is on tour with a current engagement in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre until August 30. When it opened on Broadway in 2012, NEWSIES was intended to be a Broadway run of just 101 performances. Rave reviews and fans … [Read more...]
ROM’s New Explosive POMPEII Exhibition Opens
One of the world's most significant archaeological sites is the latest feature exhibition to arrive at the Royal Ontario Museum. POMPEII: In The Shadow Of The Volcano opens June 13, 2015 to January 3, 2015 in Toronto. This spectacular exhibition is filled with approximately 200 stunning artifacts … [Read more...]
When 900 Guitarists Come Together All At Once
When I had heard that Mirvish Productions made a call out for hundreds of guitarists to gather in the city to connect and play the song 'Falling Slowly' from the musical Once, I knew it was going to be epic. I had called my friends Joel and Freddie to come out as I knew they were guitarists. Mirvish … [Read more...]
“Tagged” Explores The Dangers Of Social Sharing & Cyberbullying
I'm sitting in an intimate theatre with a bunch of teenagers at the opening performance of the play Tagged. As you would expect, the teens are loud as they sing along to the blaring pop music as we wait for the show to begin. It reminds me of my teen years going on field trips and thinking "yeah, … [Read more...]
Introduce Your Kids To A Little Culture With The Toronto Symphony
I love bringing my kids out to experience theatre and other performing arts—it's something that I personally love to do and I believe in balance. We need arts in our lives just as much as we need academics and sports. But I also know they are kids so as a mom, I want to offer experiences that will … [Read more...]
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