Dressed to Kill
When the Greek god Hercules was a young man, two beautiful maidens approached him. One was the epitome of purity, dressed modestly in white. Her name was Areti – the goddess of virtue. The other was sultry, with a made-up …
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Out of the Ashes
The Beatles, The Clash, Black Sabbath and Rage Against the Machine – all famous bands that created an enduring musical legacy – and all famous musical runs that ended in messy breakups. But just because the disbandment of some of …
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Colour Me Happy
Walking into Ginette Lapalme’s home studio for the first time is like entering the kind of treasure trove of wonders you dream about as a child. Bright splashes of colour cover nearly every paintable surface and cat and dog figurines …
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Up and Armed
When I pull up outside of 1024 Dundas St. W., across from Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park, a freak snowstorm has just ended. The cold dampness hanging in the air forces me to move quickly across the street, seeking refuge inside …
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M is for Magnet
It’s quarter to ten and the underground at The Drake Hotel is buzzing as Toronto native Tim Moxam takes the stage. He strums just one chord and the room quiets, the hum of chatter giving way to a smooth melt …
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