By RUSHANTHI KESUNATHAN To say Beach author, Lisa de Nikolits is a specialist in cross-genres would be something of an understatement. It’s been a part of her DNA almost since she started writing. And, the author credits her upbringing for her unconventional novels. Born and raised in South Africa, de Nikolits moved to Canada in […]
The Toronto Beach Chorale performs its final concert of this season on Good Friday with a presentation of Maurice Durufle’s Requiem. Works by Gounod, Faure and Poulenc will also be performed. The concert takes place on Friday, April 19 at St. Aidan’s Church, 2423 Queen St. E., starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are […]
A number of events are set for April at the Gerrard Art Space. The young artists of Seneca Hill Private School will be holding a group show until 21. A reception featuring the artists is set for Sunday, April 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. The Gerrard Art Space is located at 1475 Gerrard St. […]
By REMI STEPHANIE ROZARIO The responsibility of raising kids may put a brake on the careers of some women, but for Beach children’s author Loredana Cunti it was an eyeopener to all the wonderful opportunities it provided to steer her into the world of writing. Her first inspiration came from her kids, and now she […]
The Toronto Beach Chorale performs its final concert of this season on Good Friday with a presentation of Maurice Durufle’s Requiem. Works by Gounod, Faure and Poulenc will also be performed at the concert. The concert takes place on Friday, April 19 at St. Aidan’s Church, 2423 Queen St. E., starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets […]
The Kingston Road Village Concert Series presents the National Piano Trio at Kingston Road United Church this Sunday, April 7. Special to this concert will be an Instrumental Petting Zoo allowing patrons to see, hear, touch and try string, woodwind and brass instruments. The purpose is to inspire and motivate children to learn more about […]
Acoustic Harvest-Live Music East presents the Rick & Suzie show with Rick Fines and Suzie Vinnick on Saturday, April 6 at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., in southwest Scarborough at 8 p.m. Doors open for the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door and $22 in advance online at www.acousticharvest.ca […]
By BERNIE FLETCHER When I was growing up in the Beach it was a great adventure to play in the Glen Stewart Ravine or ride bikes up to the mysterious Warden Woods (north of the Danforth off Pharmacy Avenue). The big world out there seemed ripe for exploring, though there were scary rumours of a […]
Local electric and eclectic band The Two Fours will be joining Beach Metro Community News for this year’s Beaches Lions Club Easter Parade. “We’re delighted and excited to have The Two Fours on board,” said Beach Metro News’ Advertising Manager Mark Ireland. The Easter parade in the Beach has been a local institution for more […]
By KASY PERTAB The Saulter Street Stairwell Gallery at Ralph Thornton Community Centre will be hosting creations from local artist Sheryl A. Keen until the middle of April. The exhibit, Daring to Defy the Status Quo of our Minds, opened in early March and will continue until Sunday, April 14 at 765 Queen St. E. […]
