Charlotte Gill’s Eating Dirt tells the tale of the tree planter
KJ Mullins-Toronto: A forest takes a thousand years to grow and flourish. Have we humans changed the course of the forest so much that the soil no longer has the power to keep mighty trees alive? In Charlotte Gill’s book Eating Dirt readers are drawn into the world of tree planters, a multicultural tribe of [...]
KJ Mullins-Toronto: In Quebec a hobby farm is the site of a sanctuary for retired research chimps. Operated by Gloria Grow and her partner Richard Fauna Sanctuary tries to give these animals a sense of peace after their long years as lab subjects have ended. Author Andrew Westoll’s The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary gives [...]
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The Japanese-Canadian band MONKEY MAJIK brought their special magic to Toronto Sunday night at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre for a special free concert as Ambassadors of RESILIENCE. Monkey Majik consists of Canadian brothers Maynard and Blaise Plant (vocals and guitars) along with the Japanese rhythm team Tax (drums) and Dick (bass). The band has [...]
Continue reading …“How to Die in Oregon” Has Its Theatrical Premiere at Projection Booth on February 24
February 17, 2012 No Comment
Toronto, Ont.: Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner for Documentaries How to Die in Oregon begins its exclusive theatrical engagement at Projection Booth on February 24. After sold out appearances at Sundance and Hot Docs in 2011, the highly acclaimed title will get a theatrical premiere. “How to Die in Oregon paints personal portraits [...]
Continue reading …AGO Celebrates IAIN BAXTER& with Interactive Features and Special Events
February 17, 2012 No Comment
(TORONTO – Feb. 17, 2012) For 50 years, Canadian artist IAIN BAXTER& has been radically redefining the role of the artist, integrating photography, installation, sculpture, painting, drawing and performative aspects into his work. An upcoming exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), IAIN BAXTER&: Works 1958–2011, invites visitors to become collaborators by engaging with [...]
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JJ Lee’s “The Measure of A Man The Story of a Father, A Son and A Suit” takes readers on the journey of understanding a father with each thread and seam of altering his suit. As Lee tailors his story the history of the suit comes alive, bringing an understanding of how the modern wool [...]
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OTTAWA, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ – Who teaches us to be parents? How can we teach discipline to our children without punishments or rewards? How can we teach our children right from wrong in a world with so many contradicting ideals? Democratic Parenting is a book for parents with kids aged one to twelve, [...]
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To write is to breathe. For the authors on the short list for this year’s Charles Taylor Prize that statement is realized as you listen to the five discuss how their books came into being. On Tuesday evening Noreen Taylor hosted a book club featuring the authors in downtown Toronto. From Tibet to Fauna Sanctuary [...]
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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2012 /CNW/ – Canadian recording artist and actress Cory Lee (www.corylee.net) is back in the studio and collaborating with some of music’s best for her long awaited third album. It has been five years since Cory Lee’s last album, and her loyal fans are counting the days until the release of her [...]
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH PILOT PROJECT Patrick Connors – Toronto: Scarborough-based artists and/or arts organizations are invited to submit proposals to the CPA Advisory Committee to convene an event or to support a program and/or project that addresses pluralism in the arts. For the purposes of this Call for Proposals, pluralism in the arts [...]
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