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“Once” Is An Emotional & Beautiful Must-See

March 4, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are times when I want to cozy up with a warm blanket by the fireplace with my hubby and stop all the rushing around. That's the experience I felt when I recently saw ONCE The Musical, now on stage with Mirvish Productions at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto until May 31, 2015. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Ed Mirvish Theatre, Ian Lake, Mirvish Productions, once, Once The Musical, Stephen Guy-McGrath, Toronto, Trish Lundstrom

Family Channel’s Next Step Dancers Impress On The Live Stage

February 23, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

If you and your kids are fans of smash hit Family Channel television show The Next Step, you definitely don't want to miss this opportunity to see the dancers in person and on stage. We had a chance to catch the show during their two-day stop in Toronto recently and what a fun show!  The show is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts, TV Tagged With: Acrodance, dance, family channel, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Canada, The Next Step, The Next Step Live on Stage, TNSLiveOnStage, Tomodachi Life

Family Day Weekend Arts & Culture Events In Toronto

February 11, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

We're excited for the upcoming Family Day Weekend in the city and there's no shortage of things to do. While we know that that there are plenty of skating rinks and ski hills to enjoy but if you've got kids who prefer  indoor activities that explores more arts & culture, here is our list of our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life, The Arts Tagged With: Art Gallery of Ontario, Bata Shoe Museum, Bloor Hot Docs, Douglas Coupland, Family Day, Gardiner Museum, Gumhead, Heart of Robin Hood, Holt Renfrew Men, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mirvish, Royal Ontario Museum, Snow Angel, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, Young People's Theatre, YPT

BOOM! A Generation of Influence

January 27, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Why should we take a look at the past? Well, it helps us understand where we are today. Most of us weren't even born in the "baby boomer" generation but we certainly are aware of it, hopefully? For me, it's the generation of my parents. They were kids at the time and shit happened that catapulted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Boom, Kdoons, Mirvish Productions, Panasonic Theatre, Rick Miller, Toronto, Wyrd Productions

Heart Of Robin Hood Is Action-Packed Fun!

January 19, 2015 by Sonya 1 Comment

Everything about the classic tale of  Robin Hood is turned upside-down in the new exhilirating theatre production, Heart of Robin Hood, now on stage at the Royal Alexandra Theatre (Toronto) until March 1st. (**note: now extended 4 more weeks in Toronto with new block of tickets available starting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Christian Lloyd, Gabriel Ebert, Heart of Robin Hood, Izzie Steele, Mirvish, Parsonsfield, Robin Hood, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto

Coping In “The Waiting Room” With Diane Flacks

January 19, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There's a new theatre production that has caught my attention as a parent and theatre lover. WAITING ROOM by Diane Flacks (in collaboration with director Richard Greenblatt) is making its World Premiere at the Tarragon Theatre  in Toronto (January 14 to February 15, 2014). It's a powerful new drama … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Diane Flacks, Tarragon Theatre, The Waiting Room, theatre, Toronto

Fun Things To Do Over The Holidays As A Family

December 31, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The kids are off of school for a couple of weeks. I came to the realization yesterday that, oh yeah, they're home with me! My daily routine of sitting at the computer with a bottomless cappuccino is not their idea of a holiday. So, I'm trying to work around their schedule. Aside from planning a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Aga Khan Musuem, All Hail King Julien, Art Gallery of Ontario, Blades on Stage, Cinderella, Earth Rangers, Mirvish, NetFlix, Ontario Science Centre, Ross Petty, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

Jersey Boys Brings Iconic Tunes To Stage

December 22, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I'm up early on a Saturday morning searching iTunes for Frankie Valli tunes after seeing the musical Jersey Boys the evening before. I didn't grow up in that era. My mom did and remembers the songs fondly. But they all sound so familiar to me. Sherri, Walk like a Man, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Ed Mirvish, jersey boys, Mirvish, Music History, Rock, Toronto

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival!

December 19, 2014 by Sara Leave a Comment

A week today. One week today and we'll be undoing our pants and dozing off to watching Love Actually after the kids have fallen into a comatose sleep from all the Christmas excitement. Yes. It's one more week to finish shopping! Are you finished yet? No? Don't worry! I have the PERFECT last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: alladin, Disney, little mermaid, mickey's music festival, Toy Story

Donny & Marie Bring Christmas Fun To Toronto

December 11, 2014 by Sonya 3 Comments

I know what you're thinking. Donny and Marie Osmond? Yes, remember them? I certainly do! They are in Toronto with their annual Christmas Show bringing everything they've got. They're here until December 21st playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre and you should grab your tickets before it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays, Music, The Arts Tagged With: Christmas, Donny and Marie Tour, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Mirvish, Princess of Wales, Toronto

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