On Sunday went to the library to return a book and saw they were holding the Toronto Storytelling Festival - its last day of festivities. I'd missed the First Nations stories earlier but was able to attend the Legends and Myths of Scotland - all about a dark doctor and a fairy of the sea instrument which I forget what it's call now. As well as ( Read more... )

On Saturday went to the Yorkville Ice Fest 18. (So many great free things to do in this town!) Lots of amazing ice sculptures to check out. The theme was maybe Knighthood or possibly Royalty...idk. Regardless, it was fun but crazy crowded. Had a bit of carnival feel without the actual carnival rides, performers (ok 2 stilt walkers were there) and ( Read more... )

After the Yoga and Wellness Show, headed home for dinner than out for Nuit Blanche (an all night contemporary art festival). It was my first NB...and probably my last ( Read more... )

So WOTS came and went today...it so hot out 30 degrees, 40 with humidity that there was no way I was going to walk outdoors checking out books in this weather. There's always next year!

Headed out to the RF and CSF this afternoon ( Read more... )

Headed over to The Royal Conservatory for their 21C Festival 2017 to see Angele Dubeau & La Pieta at Koerner Hall, 8pm. The classical ensemble consisted of violin, viola, cello, base, and piano. The music was beautiful. This was the first time I've seen pictures and colours with the music. I don't mean they put stuff up on a screen but within my ( Read more... )

Set out for the second trip to Stratford early Saturday morning. The weather called for a chance of rain...the weather people in Stratford need to understand that when you say a 30% chance of rain that it doesn't actually mean it will rain by Toronto standards. So didn't bring an umbrella. Umbrella was bought there as it was RAINING MOST OF THE DAY ( Read more... )

Perfect Canada Day long weekend, not only was it a holiday but also spent it doing many wonderful things for which I am very grateful ( Read more... )

This afternoon headed to the cinema to see the encore performance of The Shakespeare Show. It was a variety show with skits based on the Bard! I loved every minute of it....it was sheer brilliant. David Tennant & Catherine Tate (both of Doctor Who) were hosts and featured the talents of a whose who of British stage and screen celebrities such as ( Read more... )

Oct 19, 2014 - The After Dark Film Festival vs. The Walking Dead

What a fabulous day for the most part…..some slight glitches but sometimes things just are what they are. First watch Dracula Untold and omg was the film brilliant. Love the history of Vlad the Impaler, the romance, the heroism all combined. And let’s not forget the religious symbolism ( Read more... )