Archive for February, 2009

THIS Magazine: Re-Design Launch

February 28, 2009
By Kristin Cheung

Only THIS Magazine could put Jack Layton on the cover with him behind bars, the magazine combines cbc’s passionate eye with an indie feel but also a dash of hipness to it. The magzine has been around since 1966 and has seen its fair share of well known editors and writers come and go....

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Street Knit – crafters unite!

February 25, 2009
By Kristin Cheung

Founded in 2006 by Sadie Lewis in Toronto, Streetknit is again rousing the knitting communities of Toronto, hobbyists, s n’ bs, society yarn-darlings, needle-clackers of all ages to put needles together and spend some time knitting some warmth into an extra scarf, maybe some toques with affectionate or somber colours, mitts, blankets, socks, even...

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Animal Names – Band Practice

February 16, 2009
By Kristin Cheung

All my best friends are musicians. This statement can be uttered by a lot of people. Music scenes usually have a revolving door of kids that come and go but the musicians usually remain constant and continuously play music. Most of these musicians are roommates, co-workers, lovers and even best friends. Three bands from...

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Let Them Eat Cake at Gallery Atsui

February 4, 2009
By Kristin Cheung

Inspired by a pivotal scene in the 2006 Academy Award winning film Marie Antoinette by Sofia Coppola and contemplating the traditional historical creative outlets for women of so-called domestic arts, Let Them Eat Cake features the work of three artists, in diverse mediums, who turn the entire concept on its ear. The modern world...

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