The Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Canada’s ‘Annual Migratory Bird Layout‘ at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is an art piece made out of dead birds.
Baroque-Pop Singer Dia’s New Single ‘Gambling Girl’ Inspired by Cher’s ‘Bang Bang’
Dia’s hauntingly beautiful new single “Gambling Girl” evokes a nostalgia for the melodies of 60s rock ‘n roll. More bitter than sweet in this case. It’s a psychedelic east-meets-American-southwest ballad of the cowgirl, infused with modern influences.
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Take a Bath on Top of the World at Four Seasons Guangzhou, China
Imagine this spectacular view while relaxing in the egg-shaped bathtub from the dizzying heights of the Four Seasons hotel at the top of the IFC tower overlooking Pearl River New City, China.
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The Centre of Time Runs Through Greenwich Park in London
The first of London’s Royal Parks to be fully enclosed, in 1433, Greenwich Park is now part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, and includes the famous Royal Observatory on its hill – from where this shot was taken.
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Strube’s Fiction, Real-Life Issues and Rebellion, Wins Toronto Book Awards
Author Cordelia Strube stands comfortably in front of an audience in the Bluma Appel Salon reading from her latest novel that just won the highest honour at the Toronto Book Awards.
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Get Noticed – New Visual Artists You Must See
The curators of Get Noticed seem to be saying that one single work of art should be compelling enough to signal the talent of an artist. Artists could only submit one piece of work to the competition for the current exhibition at The Red Head Gallery.
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Monster Mash at the Liberty Grand
The biggest dance party for the third Halloween in Toronto, for all those who like controlled mayhem or just to party in style. Monster Mash features Metro Boomin’, Thugli, Tommy Trash, Chris Lake and about 16 other artists at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on Friday, Oct 28. Let loose to trap, hip-hop, EDM and Electro in one-hundred thousand sq. feet of upscale ballroom space. If you’re trying to get away, you can hide in the crowd in one of the three rooms, each with its own unique vibe.
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Poet Laureate of Toronto Anne Michaels Likes to Party [Article | Video]
As Poet Laureate of Toronto Anne Michaels is actively promoting our common heritage not just through poetry but via projects involving youth, language, art, music, history and the outdoors. In other words, she plans a great party. At the Toronto Book Awards on Tuesday, Michaels announced several projects she has underway, one of which is happening this weekend.
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Smoking Guy
To my own surprise I’ve settled into high-rise living. It’s been more than six years and I find it fascinating to live so peacefully in close proximity with so many people.
Montreal Professor Jailed in Iran for ‘Dabbling in Feminism’, Free
After 112 days detained in Evin prison in Iran for ‘dabbling in feminism’, retired Montreal professor Homa Hoodfar is now free.
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