This summer, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) presents an eye-opening exhibition of sumptuous paintings, maps, textiles, jewels, rare daguerreotypes and religious objects from Europe, the Americas and the Philippines, from the collection of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library…
Does your photo of that beautiful scenery look plain compared to the photos you see on Instagram? Are you having trouble taking photos that are faithful to your experience during your travel? Most of us want to capture that picture-perfect…
If you’re looking for a unique and stylish way to upgrade your gear, hand-made accessories are a perfect choice! There are so many different types available, from hats and headbands to jewelry and bags. However, there are certain things to…
CBC Gem’s new competition series Best in Miniature takes small things seriously. Hosted by writer and stand-up comedian, Aba Amuquandoh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), this show has gathered 11 highly skilled artists from across the globe (discovered via Facebook,…
When innovation, inspiration and integrity come together, beautiful things can happen. One example of such a phenomenon is now touring across Canada: the PaykanArtCar. The PaykanArtCar is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that unites the talents of contemporary Iranian artists with…
There are many good reasons to support your local arts and entertainment community. Whether it means simply finding something enjoyable to do this weekend or a long-term commitment that supports the community as a whole, the arts community is woven…
We probably all drew on the walls of our house at some point in our childhood. Did you know that was your inner artist trying to break out? Believe it or not, we all have at least a little artistic…
It’s now February which means it’s Black History Month in Canada and the US. This period brings a time to learn, a time to change, a time to work towards an equal world. Now that could mean having uncomfortable conversations…
Social Media has been good to me over the years. I have met many extremely talented artists in music, writing, film, and television. From producers to actors, singers, directors, writers, musicians… and most of them are genuine, caring, amazing humans…
It’s not often that you get to meet your heroes… For the first time ever the Beverly Hills Cop Movie Collection has made it to Blu-Ray courtesy of our friends at Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment. In case you need a…
Last Christmas is the type of movie that can only be enjoyed at Christmas. Directed by Paul Feig, it stars the plucky Emilia Clarke as Catarina, an aspiring singer with a twee job (literally at a Christmas store). As the…
There’s a new documentary about Margaret Atwood, A Word After a Word After a Word. From directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont, the doc follows the life and times of Canada’s brightest literary star, from her childhood growing up in…