Archive for 'Chris Dart'

Meet the Toronto Zoo’s New Pandas

Er Shun and Da Mao, the Toronto Zoo's new pandas, are ready to meet the public.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Harry ChoiMay. 17th, 3:15 pm

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Some Global Marijuana Marchers Opt to Stay Put

Participants at Toronto's Global Marijuana March had a fun, peaceful party at Queen's Park. And then half of them forgot to march.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMay. 13th, 12:30 pm

Sound Advice: In My Opinion by Rich Kidd

Rich Kidd may still be best known as a producer, but his first full-length as an MC proves he's also an engaging rap storyteller.

By Chris Dart May. 8th, 12:15 pm

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Kensington Brewing Company Gets Ready to Come Home

Kensington Brewing Company is finally getting ready to set up shop in its namesake neighbourhood, after two years in business.

By Chris Dart May. 1st, 3:15 pm

Khalsa Day Takes Over the Downtown Core

This year's Khalsa Day celebrations drew a crowd that included vote-seeking politicians and young Sikhs trying to change the menu.

By Chris Dart Apr. 29th, 3:45 pm

The Bata Shoe Museum Shows Off 150 Years’ Worth of Sneakers

A new exhibit at the Bata Shoe Museum gives sneakers their due.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Dylan GeorgeApr. 25th, 3:00 pm

Sound Advice: Which Crime Mi a Talk by Carnnibal

Apparently "molly grit" is a genre now. This is what it sounds like.

By Chris Dart Apr. 24th, 2:00 pm

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Cyclists Seek Help from on High at the Blessing of the Bicycles

The annual Blessing of the Bicycles is as much about community as it is about religion.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Martin ReisApr. 23rd, 9:00 am

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Toronto’s 4/20 Celebration Gets Bigger and Better Funded

A benefactor from BC helped Toronto's annual 4/20 protest go legit.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 22nd, 11:45 am

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Rush, Metric, and The Weeknd are Among Local Juno Winners

As a Juno host, Bublé was better than Shatner, but then that's not saying much.

By Chris Dart Apr. 22nd, 9:30 am

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Art and Booze in Unequal Measures at AGO’s Massive Party

For better or worse, art wasn't the main attraction at AGO's gold-themed fundraiser.

By Chris Dart • Photos by D.A. CooperApr. 20th, 11:00 am

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BuskerFest Announces a Move to Yonge Street

In search of some room to grow, Epilepsy Toronto's annual fundraiser is moving away from the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood.

By Chris Dart Apr. 16th, 3:15 pm

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Sound Advice: Modern Day Riot by The Antiheroes

The new effort from The Antiheroes has complex hip-hop verses and oddly punk-rock cover art.

By Chris Dart Apr. 11th, 10:00 am

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International Pillow Fight Day Comes to Nathan Phillips Square

The Toronto edition of International Pillow Fight Day brought chaos, hundreds of participants, and a samba band to Nathan Phillips Square.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithApr. 8th, 9:30 am

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Sound Advice: Baby I Hate You by The BB Guns

'60s pop and '70s punk collide on The BB Guns' latest EP.

By Chris Dart Mar. 27th, 11:30 am

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Dear Canadian Music Week, It’s Not Us, It’s You

Why is Canada's oldest multi-venue music festival seen as a weak, sloppy knock-off? We offer six reasons.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 26th, 2:30 pm

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CMW 2013: Weekend Best Bets

Here's what to see tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. (Although honestly, Sunday is kind of a half-day at best.)

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 22nd, 2:30 pm

CMW 2013 Best Bets: Thursday

Thursday night will feature African-influenced Francophone pop, a food-obsessed rapper, and Korean punks. What more do you need?

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 21st, 2:00 pm

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