As the screen fades to black after Nights of Cabiria, the audience buzzes with praises of “genius,” “innovator” and “classic.” This early cinematic classic by Federico Fellini, one of the most highly regarded filmmakers of all time, was a part of TIFF Bell Lightbox’s “Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions” and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery’s “Fellini: The …
A private hideaway on one of Toronto’s most popular streets serves as a second home to the city’s quick-witted kin. This exclusive members-only King West sanctuary might sound a little stately, but if you step over its invisible velvet rope you’ll quickly realize that there’s more behind its curtains than a deck of face cards. …
While many adults turn away from the pleasures of childhood, abandoning ideas of play for more mature, productive pursuits, artist Nathan Sawaya felt the most constructive course was one most of us had disassembled and discarded long ago: Lego. This simple child’s plaything laid the foundation for Sawaya’s true passion, building a niche market for …
One must wonder if at midnight Villa Les Colombières turns into a Woody Allen set, where beloved artists and poets beckon you to join them for a grand dinner party. Above the village of Menton on the French Riviera rests an estate with a storied past, where long ago artists and dignitaries like Jean Cocteau …
Positivism finds its way in a gripping compilation of memorandums written by relatives of those lost in the tragedy of 9/11. Compiled by a non-profit charity that provides programs and services to those living with the aftermath of terrorism’s destruction, The Legacy Letters: Messages of Life and Hope from 9/11 Family Members, delivers 100 stirring …
It happened more than 15 years ago, but Alyse Nelson can still hear the deafening silence that shook the auditorium after former First Lady Hillary Clinton made a momentous declaration in Beijing. “If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, it is that human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are …
Hear: Sounds of Soleil With an inspiring soundtrack that captures the essence of every unforgettable scene, Cirque du Soleil’s latest spectacle Totem should make its way to the top of your to-do-list. www.cirquedusoleil.com Touch: Breakfast at Tiffany’s The only thing that compares to lifting the lid of a Tiffany & Co. box is unlocking the …
In 1974, Lynyrd Skynrd crooned that, “Muscle Shoals has got The Swampers.” But today, it’s also got The Secret Sisters. Like the soundtrack to a summer evening stroll or a breezy Sunday afternoon drive, The Secret Sisters herald an age when life ambled with a little bit more leisure and the times were simply, well, …
The fiery lust and whimsy of the famed Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil franchise has always been a winning choice in the world of entertainment. From unicycles and roller skates to trapeze acts and foot juggling, the renowned circus marque sets the stage for a must-see summer spectacle. Premiering in Montreal last spring, Cirque du Soleil …
It’s the jet-set way of life, where the Cote d’Azur’s cerulean seas kiss sugared shores, and the hum of seclusion shines a spell on the well heeled. The halcyon days of glamour and prestige are everyday in the seaside community of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, where Greta Garbo took a dip and Coco Chanel took residence in the …
