Here's a question that was presented yesterday. "How does the landscape change a culture, and how does a culture change the landscape?" It's an interesting thought because the two, believe it or not, can go hand-in-hand. At the highly-anticipated opening of the Royal Ontario Museum's Contemporary … [Read more...]
artSCENE: Landing Gear and Early Motherhood
Greetings from Motherland is not a new book that's out from another mommy blogger. It's actually a series of art projects about motherhood and it's on my radar! "Landing Gear" is a unique interactive multimedia installation about early motherhood told through the clothes we wear. The … [Read more...]
Getting into the Blue
I'm not really an outdoorsy person. I mean I like the outdoors. I can get outside and admire the landscape and all. Maybe sketch and take photos (lots of photos). I just don't know how to ride a bike and such. So, when Jen Maier here at Urbanmoms announced that we were going to Blue Mountain for our … [Read more...]
Rhythm…beats like your heart!
Have you ever taken your kids to the symphony? The Toronto Symphony Orchestra caters to families with their amazing Young People's Concerts created to promote music in an entertaining way for the little folks with a bit of education thrown in. As an adult, I must say that it's a great break from the … [Read more...]
Without You. The only way is through.
Who knew that actor and singer Anthony Rapp started off as a Barista at Starbuck's? While he was working on his acting career in New York City, he was creating hot beverages. In the new stage show, WITHOUT YOU, Rapp tells his life story of the years leading up to the award-winning rock … [Read more...]
Snow White meets 007 in Ross Petty’s new hilarious show!
You're always in for a really fun time at one of Ross Petty's panto stage productions. Last year I took my kids to see Petty's The Wizard of OZ and we had a blast!This year's Ross Petty Production of Snow White The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical delivers the fun, the music, and the BOOS. … [Read more...]
Nuit Blanche: Things to see & do
There are over 150 art installations and exhibits that will be open to the public and FREE to experience at this year's ScotiaBank Nuit Blanche. It's the 7th year running of the Toronto Event and it's a lot of fun! Nuit Blanche is an internationally recognized art event that started in Paris, … [Read more...]
Larger than Life: Evan Penny at the AGO
Artist Evan Penny loved the feeling of modelling clay as a young child. The ability to create and mould clay is pure satisfaction for most kids. Penny claims he was just average in the areas of painting and drawing but there was something about sculpting that made him pursue his interest as a … [Read more...]
A rare glimpse of Picasso’s Private Collection at the AGO
I wasn't surprised that my youngest son had done some Picasso inspired artwork in his classroom. Picasso is very appealing to children with bold features in his paintings and the use of everyday objects in his sculptures. What I was surprised about was how much info he has retained on the artist and … [Read more...]
BACKBEAT: How The Beatles ‘became’ The Beatles
I'm getting into the spirit of all things U.K. with the London Summer Olympics serving as a great reminder of the incredible contribution this country has made to the world in arts & culture. Sir Paul McCartney rounded off the Opening Ceremony and brought back the conversation of "remember The … [Read more...]