Before Beatlemania swept the globe and led the British Invasion onto American soil; before the Fab Four sold out Shea Stadium, setting concert attendance records, proving large-scale outdoor concerts were viable and profitable; before Sgt. Pepper and his Lonely Hearts Club Band dabbled with mind-altering substances and reinvented the studio album, transforming it into a …
Touring the headquarters of the world’s largest circus franchise is a lot like stumbling into the fantastical pages of a Roald Dahl classic. Simply substitute Willy Wonka for Guy Laliberté and a chimerical chocolate factory for Cirque du Soleil, and you have the genesis of a story so surreal, you wonder if it too might …
Calmly sitting in the corner of the TIFF Bell Lightbox’s Bell Blue Room, a member’s lounge tucked away on the building’s third floor, it’s hard to imagine interviewing Noah Cowan in a more ideal location. Overlooking the busy streets of King and John flanked by the bustling city milieu, Cowan, the Lightbox’s artistic director, not …
Providing cultural enrichment and stretching our imaginations, these art pieces are exhibited in galleries around Canada. 1. LIFE IN HARMONY BY DAPHNE ODJIG Well-known by art lovers and collectors, Daphne Odjig was the first aboriginal woman to exhibit her art at the National Gallery of Canada. In this limited edition piece, Odjig draws inspiration from …
These captivating condos will take your home life to a whole new level. 1. IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS Enjoy luxury living outside of the city. Grand Palace Condominiums has three residential towers situated in the heart of beautiful Richmond Hill, providing a cosy lifestyle in the scenic suburbs. www.grandpalace.ca 2. AT FIRST SIGHT …
Add special pieces to your home that will make all the difference. 1. GUIDING LIGHT Put the spotlight on ambient light fixtures with this beaded lamp by Tucker Robbins. www.vivre.com 2. VANITY FAIR Clean, simple bathrooms with an area of visual interest are key to a modern home. www.canaroma.ca 3. SINK OR SWIM A decorated …
What could be better than a kitchen custom-designed with all the right appliances, lots of counter space and storage, perfect lighting and a place for everything? A kitchen that is both functional and beautiful, where you want to spend time, create special meals, and share precious time with family and friends. Almost every home today …
The 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City sparkled with the creations of fashion’s hottest designers. The star-studded event marks the opening of this year’s “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit, which explores the striking affinities between two Italian designers from different eras. Under trustee and co-chair Anna …
On March 26th, 2012, former world heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali hosted the 18th annual Celebrity Fight Night event for his Parkinson Center in Louisville, Kentucky. International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen joined The Greatest in his rumble against Parkinson's disease by designing a watch, the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali, celebrating his …
The Children’s Aid Foundation’s second annual Spark Gala left guests fired up over performances honouring celebrity luminaries for their musical, sports, fashion, entertainment and vocal arts achievements. The event raised $400,000, with proceeds providing youth in foster care with extracurricular activities necessary for individual growth. www.ignitethespark.ca www.cafdn.org
