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Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Festivals, Shows on May 3rd, 2012
Head spins, windmills, slides, waves, and glides. Rhythmic clapping, heavy drum beats, electronica. Wondering what I’m describing? The above photograph offers a clue, but I’m going to share a few more details about my adventure to Harbourfront Centre.
Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Exhibits, Festivals, Joys of Parenting, Kids' Programs, Places to Go, Shows on Apr 15th, 2012
On Saturday, we attended a screening of Reel Rascals at the TIFF Kids Film Festival. Specifically designed for kids between the ages of 3-6 years old, Reel Rascals is an hour long collection of animated shorts. From a lion and a mouse (A Friend Like Me), to some friendly monsters (A Monster Mess), and a [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Shows on Mar 12th, 2012
I have to admit that although I have seen all the Harry Potter movies (and loved them), I only have a rudimentary understanding of the Potter books. My daughters, on the other hand, are staunch Potter fans, having read every book and watched the movies many times over! Last weekend, we had the chance to [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Crafts, Education, Exhibits, Festivals, Places to Go, Shows on Feb 18th, 2012
On Friday afternoon, I had a sneak peek at Harbourfont Centre’s World Stage production, Everything Under the Moon. The unique show tells the story of Idared, a honeybee, and Limbertwig, a little brown bat, as they set out together on a quest to save themselves and their species. The narrative unfolds through the use of [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Day Tripping, Exhibits, Places to Go, Shows on Feb 12th, 2012
This weekend, we attended an open house at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto (MRCT). The MRCT was founded in 1938 by Harry Ebert and Borden Lilley. The club was originally located in Harry Ebert’s basement, later moved to Toronto’s Union Station, and in January 1946, moved to 171 East Liberty Street, a former munitions [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Shows on Dec 20th, 2011
Every year, my family and I eagerly anticipate one special holiday event: seeing a Ross Petty show at the Elgin Theatre. We love panto! Pantomime takes familiar fairy tales and children’s stories (past productions have included Cinderella, Aladdin, Snow White, Peter Pan), and injects them with hit music, contemporary references and audience participation to create [...]
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