Okay its bitterly cold going on forever – where you can find warmth, balmy temperatures and floral abundance for free in TO? Of course at Allen Gardens on Carleton just east of Yonge. And if you hurry before January 12th last day you will catch the gorgeous, not-to-be-missed Allen Gardens Christmas Show. Here is what …
One of the delights of the Caribana Fest is the featured crafts of West Indian design. Yes, swinging to Bands Music and catching the parade of beauties is very fine indeed. But this set of images will feature the rich and provocative designs to be seen at Caribana. First, a tip of the hat to …
From Cobourg to Brighton along the Lake Ontario Shore, apple orchards abound. And in Spring time they put on a Blossom Show that confirms Summer time is is marching right in. So Colborne ON, smack dab in the middle of this Apple corridor, puts on an Apple Blossom Tyme festival to beat the band wagon. …
Like all major cities in North America, Toronto has been hit with a budget deficit. As in the last Winter City Fest outdoor show, everything hangs by a budget cord in Toronto. The ever tougher economic times coupled with the combined city of Toronto and province of Ontario budget deficits have done in the Winter …
The state funeral of Jack Layton in Toronto allowed people to come to terms with what they had – truly Bon Jack. Canadians had not a carpetbagger politician nor a Karl Rove wannabee – nor a blame game and media maestro/mistress as seen Due South; but rather a man constantly referring back to first principles and …
I got to visit Vicki’s House yesterday and was blow away by the beauty to be found at her place: Click on any image to see it enlarged If you recognize Vicki’s House, send an identifying photo to ye Editor and win your choice of a Nikon Coolpix 950 or 8 web pages for your …
Roncesvalles Street in the West End stretching from just below Bloor to King Streets has had to endure more construction anguish via the TTC and the City then perhaps any other streets in Toronto with the possible exceptions of St.Clair West and Eglington Ave West. Ye Editor knows the Sheppard East and Parliament and Queeen …
Summer Photo Contests in Canada This summer there are dozens of photo contests throughout Canada and the World. Our selections emphasize contests that are free for entry, have judging and not online votes as as the final arbitrer, and have some prizes for the winners. In addition, all of the contests post the winning photos …
One of the attractions of the Apple Blossom Festival in Colborne ON is the reappearance like flower blossoms of the classic cars and trucks at the various Shows and Festivals throughout Ontario. And hidden in the valleys, farmyards, and cottages of South Eastern Ontario are some real beauties. Here is a favorite a look back …
Blooms mean spring and Eastern Ontario’s Lilac Festival is a celebration of the Blooms of Spring. And if you missed the Lilac festival, the upcoming Apple Blossom Tyme Festival in Coborne is more than worthy as a Spring time outing of family fun and shopping for Antiques, Art, or just kids fun. And the flower …
Spring is my favorite time of year because Nature’s colors are a rare delicate and pastel hue. In short it is a season to imbibe and enjoy as a new cycle of vernal sounds, fragrances and colors cover the landscape. And if ye Editor is not mistaken, there is an invigoration in step and mood …
Looking for a country outing this Victoria Day weekend? Consider the Warkworth Lilac Festival – three days of events in Northumberland county with lots to do. The Lilac Festival starts with a Friday evening of Sizzling Jazz featuring Chelsea Bennet and Beverly Taft – $20 at 7:45PM. Saturday follows with the Lilac Classic Car Show …
If you are architecturally inclined,  city history interested and a budding photography buff, then Open Doors is the pace to be this Spring  for the weekend  of May 28th and 29th . The city has managed to pry open the doors to vital historical, business, and religious building and sites in and  around Toronto. Many are in …
Last year Janes Walk in Toronto and much of Eastern Ontario had to endure rain. This year Jane has walked right into a computer nerd directly related to Murphy: Hopefully the problem will be resolved before the weekend because it looks like after a soggy April, Sunny is on order for the Janes Walk weekend. …
If ye readers got a chance to go to the Maple Syrup Festival in Warkworth ON this past weekend not only was there a great pancake and syrup feast to be had at the Sugarbush, but also another outstanding Spirit of the Hills Art Show to feast your eyes on the so-fine diorama by Clive …
Looking for March Weekend family fun? Consider the  Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival in Easter Ontario just below Rice lake. This year is the 25th anniversary festival celebrations and it appears the county and township have pulled out all the stops to making the weekend celebrations, Saturday and Sunday March 12-13, a fun time for …
Janes Walk is looking for  leaders and walkers for May 7-8th across Toronto and Canada. Some of the walks scheduled for GTA Janes Walk is the best idea for Spring since bread got combined with peanut butter and jelly. Its a chance to explain or find out about the social history and environment geography of …
Describing Lucilla as a mixed media artist is being only true to current artistic syntax and form; not her art. Lucilla manipulates old family photos in ways that are like dreamscape novels as they are sewn into your consciousness. As a photographer who uses Photoshop and other plugins to add impact to some images, ye …
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Yoni Newman is a symbolic artist with a sporting streak using colors that are either daunting or pastel provocative. These are not happy stories. Something brooding or going awry is more than suggested – inevitably it haunts. And when you read Yoni’s approach to creation one can see the method behind the paintcraft… there is …
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It is wonderful to have in Adobe Flash an animation vehicle which expresses the wonder that is a well turned glass piece. Above are 5 such glass works from Gordon Webster. Previously seen at a crafts show in North Toronto; Gordon’s pieces sparkled like gold in the ample sunshine of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. …
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