Montcrest Players - Aquara of Atlantis

School plays can be good or barely bearable. This was one of the good ones and, as is usually the case with Montcrest, provided opportunities for many kids to shine in a large ensemble cast, prop and make-up club and backstage crew. 

Afternoon Tea with Arlene Dickenson

Bev Moir invited me to her afternoon tea with Arlene Dickenson and was kind enough to allow me to bring my teenage daughter, who turned out to be the youngest women in the room. Arlene's story is inspiring and she is so warm and giving, sharing the good and the bad and providing really good advice for those starting out. I was very pleased for my daughter to have been given the opportunity to hear some of those life lessons at this time in her life.

Factory Theatre - 6 Essential Questions

Was it a dream or was it reality. What kind of mother would abandon her children – clearly one who cares only about herself. This show is sufficiently surreal to be the dream of a child searching for an answer, but sadly the answers are not what she wants to hear. ‎ A little crazy at times, but good fun.

Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors

We purchased tickets for this game for the whole family, primarily because our son's team were given the opportunity to play on the Raptors court after the game. Basketball is definitely a fun sport to watch, with lots of running around and excitement, particularly when one team is able to steal the other's ball. It was an exciting and close game, with the lead changing sides several times. Also, there were lots of breaks and distractions for those in our party who are not basketball enthusiasts.

Psyched from the Raptor's game, our youths played an aggressive series of games. My son was particularly thrilled that he actually dunked on the Raptor's court! Thanks to Coach Loucks of Albany Avenue Basketball, for making this happen. We all had a great time!

AGO - Art from the Guggenheim

The great Upheaveal: Masterpieces from the Gugenheim Collection, 1910 - 1918. I'm sorry I waited until the last minute to see this show, as it was (unsurprisingly) a little crowded. A fabulous show, with some well known pieces, and excellent progression from 1910 to the war years. Lots of early cubanism and variety of styles. Sorry if you missed it ......

TSO - Adams: Dr. Atomic

Down the Rivers of the Windfall Light was charming and light. The Dr Atomic symphony was really lovely. I was not so pleased with the Piano Concerto No 2.  The complex and demanding piano score was amazingly performed by a real virtuoso, however at times it felt as if the piano was yelling at me. But I loved the brass section on this piece. 

After party was fun, with a really good trio and nice chance to catch up with friends.

Off Mirvish - Charlie F

Very moving stories about veterans of the Afghan war. Soldiers playing themselves, stories interspersed with horror and humour. A raw portrayal of the impact of war on the injured and their loved ones. Most poignant is, that while your loved one came home, it is not the same person that left.