The final lineup for the benefit concert for the O'Keefe family has been announced. Organized by Andrew Copland—John O'Keefe's close friend and the Duke of Gloucester's head bartender—the concert aims both to honour John O'Keefe, who was killed walking home from the bar a month and a half ago, and to raise money for an education fund for John's son, Iain. This Sunday, March 2, the Mod Club will host a mix of Toronto......

It's been a little over a month since John O'Keefe was killed outside the Brass Rail, walking to the subway from the Duke of Gloucester. While the makeshift memorial outside the Rail is gone now, the man it was for is far from forgotten––by friends, family, or city. Many of the stories about O'Keefe have told of a dedicated, loving father; indeed, the reason why he left the Duke of Gloucester early––a friend wanted him......

Even on a street as gaudy, inconsistent, and ugly as Yonge, the Brass Rail has always felt out of place. Bordered by Ginger on one side and Kitchen Stuff Plus on the other, the building's façade eschews subtlety: unflattering snapshots of women in bikinis––the focus squarely on breasts and torsos––cover the exterior of the building, while an LED marquee scrolls the latest club news past (there's always something about "Porn Star Nikki Benz"), and......

On September 4, the The Misshapes released their style book, and the trio of trend-setting, New Wave rock-producing New Yorkers are hitting Toronto on Thursday, September 6 in celebration of its release. Who are The Misshapes? Known for their weekly Saturday night parties—the "best in hipster Manhattan" since February 2004—these musicians (and cutting-edge fashion influences) have established themselves as "an intersection of music, art, and fashion." The Misshapes are Greg Krelenstein, Leigh Lezark, and......

Toronto has been experiencing some unusual flooding and freaky precipitation today, and residents of 67 Gloucester Street are going to be in for a surprise when they get home from work. This afternoon, a giant maple tree on the north side of the street cracked in half and fell, smashing windows at 67 Gloucester across the street, crushing a Chrysler Neon, and scraping a pedestrian. Witnesses told Torontoist that they heard a gigantic crack,......

There's a certain charm in Toronto's pre-war lowrise apartment buildings, usually consisting of three to five stories with characteristics of the era like high ceilings, wood floors and crown moldings. Though a trend only recently back in fashion, it was also a time when buildings had names like The Gloucester Mansions, The Manhattan and the LaVerne. Toronto's pre-war (World War II) apartment blocks seem almost frozen in time with their solid brick walls and Art......

This afternoon, Torontoist noticed two enormous Jane Pitfield signs on the lawn of a Gloucester Street apartment building, which got us to thinking: does a landlord have a right to erect election signs at a building shared by many who might disagree with the endorsement? The City of Toronto and the Canada Elections Act have very clear rules about the right to place election signs, especially on public property. On private property, any candidate may......

It’s a scientific fact (proven by actual scientists) that The Duke of Gloucester (649 Yonge St, upstairs) has one of the warmest rooms in the city. However, scientists have yet to determine the source of the heat, since no fireplace exists in the entire building. One possible explanation is that the room -- tucked away near the front of the building and isolated from the rest of the pub -- is almost entirely red, a......

Not all Irish, but serving green beer: The James Joyce (386 Bloor St. W.) Grossman's Tavern (379 Spadina Ave.) Revival (783 College St.) Warning: Crazy green hat celebration Hugh's Room (2261 Dundas St. W.) Ein-stein's (229 College St.) C'est What? (67 Front St. E.) Duke of York (39 Prince Arthur Ave.) Duke of Gloucester (649 Yonge St.) Paupers (539 Bloor Street W.) Shamrock Shake (McDonald's?) But for the love of all things green, don't drive!......