By: Curtis Sindrey – Once you enter into the doors of Illuminarium in Toronto’s distillery district, you’re instantly jettisoned into your upcoming mission, and that is to explore our galaxy and beyond. Featuring high-tech animation systems and 360 cinematic immersive screens, you’re taken on an interactive trip through the solar system as you walk on the surface … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – The Canadian Opera Company’s new production of Fidelio is a vivid reminder that history is bound to repeat itself. Relevant as it was when it was written by Beethoven 200 years ago as it is in our politically divided modern age, Fidelio tells the story of Leonore, who, under suspicion that her husband … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – A Midsummer Night’s Masquerade, a wonderfully engaging evening of art, transformed Coin 8 in Toronto into a playground of the senses on Friday night (Sept. 8th). First established in New York by the Poetry Society of New York, A Midsummer Night’s Masquerade marks the first Toronto appearance of the Poetry Brothel, an immersive … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – What is there left to say about Pink Floyd? A lot apparently with the opening of a new exhibition that extensively details every era of the iconic psych-rock band’s multi-decade career that produced some of the most beloved rock music of all-time including the now legendary albums Wish You Were Here, The … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Discover a whole new world of Disney magic with the brand new Disney Animation Immersive Experience, happening now at Lighthouse Artspace (1 Yonge St.). This pop-up experience gives you a new appreciation for the history of Disney animation as you enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how some of your favourite characters came to … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Getting married can be stressful. Figuring out the venue. Choosing the flowers. Finalizing the guest list. It can all be a bit much. Now imagine a count is trying to romance your fiancé on the eve of your wedding and you have the Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) new production of “The Marriage of … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian Opera Company’s new production of “Carmen” is everything you want in a story. Love, Drama, Heartbreak, and Bull-Fighting. Led by American mezzo soprano heavyweight J’Nai Bridges in the titular role, “Carmen” tells the story of the title character, who is her own person but lives in a world dominated by the men … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – It’s the classic love story. Boy sees a photo of a girl. Falls in love instantly. And immediately goes on a Lord of the Rings-worthy journey to rescue his true love. Canadian Opera Company’s new production of the Mozart classic “The Magic Flute” is a very charming fairy tale that shows that true … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian Opera Company’s new production “La Traviata” is a captivating, yet heartbreaking story about doomed true love and the ugliness of society. The story follows Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan and charismatic party host, as she enjoys a bougie lifestyle throwing countless extravagant parties in the fanciest of rooms (think elaborate chandeliers, fine wallpaper, and … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Two years removed from the release of the universally panned WWE 2K20, 2K and WWE are back with their latest offering in the form of WWE 2K22. The lights are brighter, the stages are bigger, and the graphics are better this time around as the game rolled out last week. Graphics & Gameplay … Continue reading