For the past month as part of CONTACT, Torontoist photographer John Beebe has taken to the streets to capture the faces of Toronto in a temporary mobile studio on the street, shooting, producing, and printing his portraits on location. You can see him today, Saturday, for his last installation at Queen Street West and Strachan, from 1:00–8:00 p.m. To see all 150+ portraits (representing more than 30 countries of birth), visit FacesOf.ca; a selection of... [continue]

You never know who you may see. Appearing at the Harbourfront today is a myriad of local and international talent from the Toronto International Circus Festival, brought to you by Zero Gravity Circus and Harbourfront Center. Acts ranging from new vaudeville to contortionists to acrobats are complemented by hands-on activities for kids. (And it's all free—but today's the last day to take it all in.)... [continue]

Torontoist photographer John Beebe is exploring the city's most interesting laundromats, one by one by one. Tune back in every other week for another clean, dry, freshly-pressed edition. In our quest to document the personalities of our fair city's laundromats, Torontoist spent an afternoon in A1A Laundromat at Pape and Dingwall. Here, thriving plants, a basket of books and magazines, and big windows welcome customers to this local institution of clean.... [continue]

Torontoist photographer John Beebe is exploring the city's most interesting laundromats, one by one by one. Tune back in every other week for another clean, dry, freshly-pressed edition. Nothing like a little pop art to make doing laundry less of a chore. Torontoist found graphic entertainment at the Laundry Lounge (527 Yonge Street) as we set out to document the character and characters of our city's laundromats. If you want to drop your dirty clothes... [continue]

In the age of virtual everything, Don Taylor uses his hands to keep books alive that were written hundreds of years ago. Torontoist visited Taylor's studio on John Street, where he reinvigorates aging texts and creates stunning new bindings that are works of art in their own right.... [continue]

For the forty-sixth year, St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church brought together the community of Little Italy with a procession marking Good Friday. Torontoist was there, capturing some of the faces of the neighbourhood event.... [continue]

Torontoist visited Leaside Curling and discovered an array of curling enthusiasts that reflect the diversity and character of our city. (And some of its endearing eclecticism too.) With a handful of intimate portraits, Torontoist takes a peak at some of the people who help make Canada the curling capital of the world.... [continue]

Garden Brothers Circus, one of the last great Canadian-based family circuses, launched its season this week and Torontoist was there for a behind the scenes look. They have shows on March 8 and 9 at 12:00 and 4:00 p.m., all at the Mississauga Hershey Center. Their website has more information and tickets.... [continue]

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