Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Angelo Di Francesco
The resurgence of traditional painting, infused with contemporary energy, is powerfully embodied by Toronto-based artist Angelo Di Francesco. He stands […]
Articles by Emilea Semancik
Electronic
Five Minutes With: Electronica Duo Pick a Piper
Pick a Piper is a Toronto-based electronica duo featuring Caribou drummer Brad Weber and vocalist–songwriter Sophia Alexandra. Their music pairs […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Art-Rock Band The Cross Sea
When wave systems moving in different directions intersect, they create a phenomenon both dazzling and dangerous known as a cross […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian David Sealy
David Sealy practices what he calls “old school authentic, unfiltered and honest” comedy, shaped by legends like Redd Foxx, Richard […]
Food & Drink
Recipe for Mang-Glow Smoothie from HEAL Wellness
Start your day with this vibrant, nutrient-packed Mang-Glow smoothie from HEAL Wellness, which combines tropical sweetness with a stunning raspberry-beet […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Nick Burden
Nick Burden practices what he calls “beautiful nonsense or freestyle yelling”—a crowd-heavy, improvisational style shaped more by people-watching as a […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Writer Sarah Waisvisz
I met Sarah Waisvisz in the fall of 1993 in Mrs. Zielinski’s homeroom class at Broadview Public School (Ottawa), where […]
Charities
Charitable Choices: Paola Gómez of MUSE Arts
Led by co-founder and program director Paola Gómez, MUSE Arts is a community-driven organization working at the intersection of creativity […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Art-Rock Project Grotoko
Grotoko is an art-rock/baroque-rock solo project created by non-binary composer, multi-instrumentalist, and cartoonist, Blue McLeod. The project’s first milestone was […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Bria Hiebert
Bria Hiebert is a Toronto-based comedian who practices what she calls “confessional” comedy—the kind of raw, personal material you’d normally […]