Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Can Music Centre - CD Launch - E Raum

·     I strongly recommend purchasing Elizabeth Raum's latest CD Myth, Legend, Romance. We were treated to an abridged version with narration at the launch, held at the Canadian Music Centre National Performance Space. Performed wonderfully by: Erika Raum, violin, Rivka Golani, viola; Rachel Andrist, piano

Friday, 12 December 2014

Stuart McLean

As familiar as  going home for the holidays, sitting in Stuart McLean’s “living room” at the Sony Centre is one of our favourite Christmas traditions. Being among the first to hear the latest Christmas story about Dave and Morley is a real treat and a big hit with the whole family. His ensemble is also top notch and his special musical guests are always wonderful, often performers whose music we continue to seek out, long after the holiday season has faded….

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

TSO Pops - Celtic Christmas: Donnell Leahy and Family

Featuring the Leahy family and the Etobicoke School of the Arts choir, this Christmas Pops concert was fun, lively, engaging and all about family. ‎Unique arrangements made our favourite Christmas songs new and fresh, while still preserving the familiar holiday glow. A great family night out!

Friday, 5 December 2014

Soulpepper - A Christmas Carol

Like a favourite sweater, this performance wraps you in a warm Christmas glow, kicking off the joyous season. A perennial family favourite of ours, we highly recommend this show.

Toronto Christmas Market - Distillery District

A lovely and quaint market, with lots of ‎lovely ornaments, sweets, food kiosks and Santa, providing oodles of Christmas cheer.

Thursday, 4 December 2014

One of a Kind Craft Show

The annual hunt for that unique and interesting gift was successfully concluded at the One of a Kind show. So was the acquisition of delicious and hard to find treats for gift baskets. And, of course, ‎a few choice baubles for myself! Its easy to find a gift for just about anyone here.

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

McMichael - Morrice & Lyman in the company of Matisse

Featuring Matisse and two Canadian artists with a similar style, we really enjoyed this show. Taking in the Group of Seven while there is also always a treat. We also had a lovely lunch in the cafe. Its very easy to spend a leisurely afternoon here, even on a day when walking outside is not attractive.