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Toronto Light Festival
Toronto is, without a doubt, home to some amazing festivals, markets, and artistic exhibits. Among these is the Toronto Light Festival, which showcases some very talented artists who are using lights to demonstrate their talent and chase away our winter blahs. We headed out to the distillery district to check it out for ourselves, and it was truly a treat for the eyes. Still looking for a creative Valentine’s Day date, or just looking for your next great Instagram post? Head out there and check it out! Otherwise, we have you covered. Check out the video for a sneak peek of the Toronto Light Festival!
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Taste of the Danforth: History, Culture, and Multiculturalism in Canada
The love and warmth emitted from Greektown continues to draw visitors and make Taste of the Danforth an annual, unforgettable success for the whole Danforth community.
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Toronto Light Fest
It’s February; winter is well upon us and you’re more likely to cancel plans with friends. A night in with a cup of hot chocolate and a book sounds so, so good. You’d much rather appreciate the beauty of the snow looking out your bedroom window. But even if you’re given in to wintry introversion, every once in a while you get antsy, and tire of the confines of your home. Toronto may be one of the more expensive cities of the world, but there’s a surprisingly wide variety of things to do without having to spend a loonie. Toronto Light Fest has transformed the Distillery District into a sprawling…
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Winterlicious on the Danforth
Who doesn’t like trying out new restaurants? With almost 220 participating restaurants, Winterlicious is the perfect opportunity to find your new favourite Toronto staple. But hurry! Winterlicious ends February 9th. Feeling Italian for a break of the regular slough of Greek food? 7 Numbers on the Danforth has a long established reputation for authentic Italian food. Mamma Rosa and the gang are also on Instagram, posting pictures of their delicious creations (and a secret menu!). For this Winterlicious season they are offering a prix fixe dinner of $28. Good wine and good food? Check out Globe Bistro. It’s located near Broadview station and makes it subway accessible. Reviewers rave about…
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6 Hot Spots to Check Out this Winter
Looking for some winter inspiration outside of Toronto? Here are some suggestions to make the most of this snowy season. 1. Ice skating in Arrowhead Provincial Park. This park has been getting lots of attention lately, and for good reason. This 1.3 km trail provides the unique experience of gliding through the forest on a man-made ice track; no lake necessary. Bring the family, friends, or your significant other for a fairy tale skate in the woods. Entrance to the park is $16. Distance from Toronto: 2h30 mins 2. Wine tasting at the Niagara Icewine Festival. During the weekends of January 13-29th, the Niagara Icewine Festival is the perfect place…
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Book Review: “Who’s that Girl?” by Mhairi McFarlane
Summary from Goodreads: When Edie is caught in a compromising position at her colleagues wedding, all the blame falls on her – turns out that personal popularity in the office is not that different from your schooldays. Shamed online and ostracised by everyone she knows, Edie’s forced to take an extended sabbatical – ghostwriting an autobiography for hot new acting talent, Elliot Owen. Easy, right? Wrong. Banished back to her hometown of Nottingham, Edie is not only dealing with a man who probably hasn’t heard the word ‘no’ in a decade, but also suffering an excruciating regression to her teenage years as she moves back in with her widowed father…
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10 Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss This Season
Spinning in an open field, dancing, laughing in the dark night to ACDC live. You struggle to record videos that will end up being too dark to see later but you’re feeling the beers you threw back a little earlier and could care less. You dance like no one is watching and bask in the glory of the fact that you are actually at Coachella, and this moment will last for the next three days, in a desert. Fast-forward to now—weather is reaching highs we hadn’t seen since summer ’15 and the highly anticipated festival line-ups start being announced. Festival season is upon us with more outdoor concerts than ever…
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Where Are You Christmas?: Unexpected (but Exceptional) Holiday Events
With the holiday season upon us, it comes as no surprise that the city has become a hot spot for festive events. For those wishing to avoid the large crowds of the Distillery District’s Christmas Market and the multitude of events taking place in Young-Dundas Square, discovering new, festive things to do can be difficult. Below, we have a list of some of the less crowded holiday events and activities happening in and around Toronto. Ugly Christmas Sweater Cocktail Cruise Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a staple of the holiday season and this cocktail cruise provides the opportunity to don your favourite hideous holiday attire and celebrate the season while…
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The Stories We Tell
The Mosaic Storytelling Festival’s diverse cross-section of a traditional practice By: Alexandra Donaldson Storytelling has a rich history that spans cultures and ages. It is how we understand our histories and how we lull our children to sleep. Though many have transitioned to reading instead of telling, especially as they grow older, storytelling is an important part of a community’s traditions and the make-up of its identity. The Mosaic Storytelling Festival wouldn’t have it any other way. The event’s fourth season begins at the end of January this year and is stronger than ever. The festival, which runs from January 26 to March 23 showcases storytellers every other Sunday at…
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How To Make It As A Musician In Toronto
Not every performer will have international fame, a large fortune, and screaming fans, but becoming a musician can be a viable career if you truly love music. Being passionate about performing helps Andrew Fetterley and Lori Nuic overcome the difficulties abounding the music industry.
