Track Two: The rebirth of a rare historical document In February 1981, young filmmakers Harry Sutherland, Gordon Keith and Jack Lemmon were wondering what to do with the hours of 16mm film they had shot documenting the 1980 Toronto civic election. “What became very apparent as we made this film is that the Toronto police [...]
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A monthly event that showcases community members who discuss their knowledge and expertise on various chosen topics that change each month. A one-hour moderated panel discussion is followed by a one-hour open format Q&A with the audience, creating an educational and interactive experience. Bent is typically held the last Tuesday of every month, however with [...]
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What do you get when two lesbians join forces? A new bar called The Flying Beaver Pubaret©™ . Even though they will have you think the name is in reference to a plane, a bush-plane at that, don’t let these funny gals lead you astray. Maggie Cassella and Heather Mackenzie locked tales one night and [...]
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Will Munro was Punk-rocker, DJ, queer activist, artist, volunteer, civic glue to Toronto queer culture. He changed where and how Toronto’s queer community celebrated public life. Will Munro was instrumental in creating safe space for queer and trans people in the city of Toronto. Will was also a very beloved volunteer and staff person for [...]
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Toronto is about to get a lot more musical over the next few days, as performers and music industry types from across the globe descend upon the city for Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2011. Bryen Dunn-Toronto: For the past couple of years it’s been quite common for many bands and professionals to make a pit [...]
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Bryen Dunn: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in association with OutSpoke Productions presents SPIN, March 15th to 27th at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Through a series of songs played live on a vintage bicycle, SPIN recounts a theatrical cycle of stories about women, cycling and liberation. Inspired by the incredible true tale of Annie [...]
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Bryen Dunn: For those wanting to take advantage of the near parity Canadian/US dollar, and hope across the border this summer, you may want to consider nearby (driving distance) Massachusetts. As the first stage to legalize same-sex marriages in the United States back in 2004, it only makes sense to spend your ‘pink’ dollars respectfully. [...]
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Bryen Dunn-Toronto: First actor, now activist. Jonathan Lovitz recently created a buzz in a NYC courtroom where he was in attendance after being called for jury duty. “Just had an intense day at jury duty. During voir dire we were asked who would not be impartial. I raised my hand and said since I can’t get [...]
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This montly event happens the last Tuesday of every month at O’Grady’s on Church Street, in the heart of the gay village. Bent – An Evening of Queer Expressions. A monthly event that showcases community members who discuss their knowledge and expertise on various chosen topics that change each month. A moderated panel discussion is [...]
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For those up for a weekend trip to the New Jersey shoreline, Atlantic City is the place to head for. The Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance and Schultz-Hill Scholarship Foundation are once again presenting Miss’d America Pageant at the Historic Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer bring her one-of-a-kind humor and showmanship [...]
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