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Nella Bella is ALL THAT….and vegan too!

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In a glass enclosed space at the St. James Cathedral located in the heart of the city, was the beautiful setting for the Nella Bella Fall/Winter 2013 collections preview event. With the twinkle from the city lights bouncing on the historical church as a backdrop, some of the city's most fashionable … [Read more...]

From influential punk rocker to artist

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Patti Smith, aka "The Godmother of Punk", descended on the Art Gallery of Ontario yesterday for her first look at the exhibition featuring her photos and memorabilia... Patti Smith: Camera Solo. She also met with arts reporters at an intimate press event to discuss her life and inspirations. The … [Read more...]

Mary Walsh is Dancing with Rage!

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Canadian comedian and political satirist, Mary Walsh, is in Toronto now performing her latest one-woman show, DANCING WITH RAGE. As the finale of the highly successful Off Mirvish series, this show completes the entertaining, thought-provoking and diverse offerings breathing fresh air into the … [Read more...]

What to Do: March Break in Toronto

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Yay! It's almost time for March Break! If you're in Toronto, or planning a visit, here are some arts events worth checking out! Comic Book Heroes Series at the TIFF Bell Lightbox March 9 to 24 Celebrate those figures heroic enough to fight crime and injustice wherever it may be, and do it … [Read more...]

A special sneak peek at Disney Infinity!

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Get ready gamers...you're about to discover DISNEY INFINITY. At a recent media preview UrbanMoms was invited to get first-hand look at the most ambitious video game ever from Disney Interactive. As the name says, this game has infinite ways to play. Although I hate to sound cliche, but this game … [Read more...]

It was a good day.

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Despite the weather and the crazy slushy crap that fell out of the sky all night and me having to shovel the heavy, wet snow, today was a good day. It started off at 4:00 a.m. yep. with little guy talking in his sleep and hubby coughing. Awesome. But I've learned to not fight it. I always figure … [Read more...]

What’s hot on stage now: Clybourne Park

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CLYBOURNE PARK takes place in a suburban Chicago neighbourhood in the 1950s and continues through two generations with a window view of the changing social landscape. It's a satirical look at demographics, history, home and heart with a modern twist on race, class, property ownership and community. … [Read more...]

What to see this week: The Artist Project

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Our city is teeming with incredible artists and there is no shortage of shows where you can find them. The Artist Project puts you face to face with more than 250 juried and independent contemporary artists and it starts this week. From February 21 to 24 the public can visit and explore the works … [Read more...]

Wondering what to do this Family Day? (Toronto edition)

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What are your plans for this Family Day weekend? Skiiing? Staying in the city perhaps? Here are some great events worth checking out in Toronto!     CARNIVAL at the Royal Ontario Museum  February 16, 17 and 18 In celebration of Black History Month join in the festivities and participate in … [Read more...]