Murder City Sparrows

July 19, 2009
Murder City Sparrows

By Emma Woolley Murder City Sparrows is a band assembled as randomly as their name. “It started out as a singer-songwriter thing that Jay was doing and he needed players to do a record,” says the band’s drummer, Lanny. “So the engineer at the studio called Doc and myself to come in and do it....
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Irene Savatti

July 19, 2009
Irene Savatti

By Cynthia Lessard While glancing past the authentically retro, red vinyl chairs in the cozy barbershop, I notice a bulletin board hanging in the corner. It is filled with pictures, the edges of some curled with age and faded over time. The photos capture candid...
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Jeremy Smith

July 19, 2009
Jeremy Smith

By Julia Chanter Great ideas frequently come from academics in fine research institutions, but rarely are such ideas as entertaining and innovative as the Driftwood Theatre Company. The idea took root when Jeremy Smith asked himself a question that haunts many scholars during theatre history...
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Jennifer Brewer

July 19, 2009
Jennifer Brewer

By Canaan Chu Singer-songwriter Jennifer Brewer performs regularly at The Old Nick, a bar steps from Broadview station. Every Tuesday night, Brewer hosts an open stage, where she plays a...
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Alice Klein

July 19, 2009
Alice Klein

By Rachel Horner The importance and influence of NOW Magazine on Toronto’s cultural and political landscape is a testament to co-founder Alice Klein’s ambition. Since helping to establish the...
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Dear John

June 29, 2009
Dear John

Why the toilet is hub of literary activity By Naoko Asano At the intersection of public and private space is that muddy area known as the public bathroom. This space accommodates...
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