To the creators of Blue, it was important to acknowledge Toronto’s vast and ever changing arts scene: “We really wanted to create a space that encourages a community of artists. Where artists of all different mediums could come together and create new relationships. Photographers working with actors, painters working with musicians - we hope that the connections that are made through this event can continue developing throughout the coming months” the Producers explain.
Read MoreWritten by Natasha Greenblatt and Yolanda Bonnell, and directed by Jennifer Brewin, The Election tells a thought provoking story about the 2015 election through the eyes of several different volunteers. Formulated from real experiences, The Election presents an urgent and timely conversation about Canadian Politics.
Read MoreAll Toronto-based artists. All in one place. Hold on to the end of summer and say hello to fall by listening to artists from your backyard! Summer isn’t dead yet.
Read MoreBorn out of a desire to promote artistic practices and make art accessible, Off Course Footing is a Toronto-based dance collective creating and performing work in public spaces in the city. Founded by Dawson Lloyd, Sadie Segriff, and Barbara Simms - all students of Ryerson University’s Performance Dance Program - Off Course Footing was started this summer with the idea that you can perform and create anywhere.
Read MoreGirl Gang Cabarets is an unboxed variety show at The Painted Lady. Featuring Canadian artists from various disciplines, Girl Gang Cabarets provides a space in Toronto to celebrate feminism and new art.
Read MoreBasement City is a Toronto-based rock band, formed in 2016 by twins Myles (bass guitar) and Isaiah Thomas (lead vocals & guitar), and Chaz Eberth (drums/percussion). Later, another friend, Austen Luft (lead guitar), was added, and the rest is history.
Read More“In honour of the philosophically filled film's 40th year in existence, we got to talking with Giulio after the screening all about Lynch, Eraserhead, and Lynch's differentiating film techniques.”
Read MoreHere's a list of arts events Purple Glow Mag recommends going to when you're tired of being held prisoner by the wind and snow.
Read More“We chose to perform this show in particular because it was written by a prominent Canadian playwright, allowing us to both try our hand at a well known play that we didn’t write, and start representing Canadian playwrights. As a company, we hope to continue sharing great Canadian work.”
Read More“We’re from all over Canada and the US, and our influences are as varied as our backgrounds. It’s tough to put our music in a box because it blends soul, hip-hop, and jazz in different measures.”
Read More“I started DARK Dance because I felt that the industry at the time needed a company to help dancers grow and become professionals. The initial spark was from the partnership with ABS Break Crew, but has now grown to become so much more. It started out as a professional company, and is now a training base for many dancers across Ontario!”
Read More“Ultimately, we want to give people little surprise performance treats as we gather our audiences together to escape into new worlds and adventures. We hope people will use our work as a little brain vacation to lighten up, ask questions, maybe laugh, maybe sing and leave with a new little dumpling of inspiration for their own creative lives, however that manifests for them!“
Read More“There's this great enthusiasm which keeps the city alive for ten days, so I have nothing but good things to say about Fringe. “
Read More“Goodbye Honolulu was the band that we really looked up to when we were in high school, so to be recognized and supported by them is super fulfilling. We think Fried Records is a great place for us to be because everyone is coming from the same place of garage rock influence, but each band has their own twist on it.”
Read More“Our favourite part of Fried Records is the all ages shows that we put on. We want those gigs to keep getting bigger and bigger. Safety’s our top priority, and we want to create a music scene that’s free of assault and discrimination.”
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