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Photo of the Week – Riverdale Farm

Riverdale Farm by Steven Ley
Riverdale Farm by Steven Ley

Riverdale Farm is a 3-hectare municipally operated farm in the heart of Cabbagetown, an urban neighbourhood in Toronto. The farm is open to the public all year-round. It specializes in pioneer breeds of farm animals that are hard to find on commercial farms. Thanks Steven for this excellent photo!

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What is Slow Fashion?

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Slow Fashion 

Maybe you’re hearing this term for the first time or maybe you’ve been wondering what it really means when you’ve come across it in the media lately. The slow movement is on the rise. But not many people really know much about its philosophy aside from admiring the highly fashionable (and, to be honest, usually also quite expensive) clothes that are claiming to be all about protecting the environment.

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Photo of the Week – Flatiron

Flatiron by Rob Jamieson
Flatiron by Rob Jamieson

The red-brick Gooderham Building (commonly referred to as the "Flatiron Building") is a historic landmark of Toronto. It is well known both for its narrow wedge shape and for the mural on its back wall. Thanks Rob for this beautiful photo!

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February: Family Events in Toronto

Family Adventures by Steve Betts1
Family Adventures by Steve Betts

In spite of the unpleasant winter weather, you do not have to spend every afternoon or weekend sitting at home. I am sure your children would appreciate a little excitement out of the house. Get inspired by some of the interesting events for children or families taking place in Toronto over the month.

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Photo of the Week – Up High

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 Toronto up high by EyeofJ

You finally can understand why people compare crowd on street to ants when you look down from the top of one of our skyscrapers! Thank you for this stunning photo, EyeofJ!

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Photo of the Week – Vintage Streetcar

Vintage Toronto Streetcar by Oliver Mallich
Vintage Toronto Streetcar by Oliver Mallich

This photo of a vintage Toronto streetcar was taken on the corner of Bay and Queen. Doesn't it make you think of the good old times? Thanks Oliver for this amazing photo!

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Rhubarb 2012: Experimental Performance Festival

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Rhubarb Poster 

A single actor performing for one audience member. Artists breaking out of the theatre and staging performances in the streets. A live animation and dance piece about a sexually confused mermaid. All this and more await you at Rhubarb 2012, taking place from February 8th to 19th.

The longest-running Canadian performance festival that features all-new and original works, Rhubarb returns for its 33rd year, bringing art-savvy Torontonians a heady mixture of theatre, dance, music, and video performances. Experimental by design, Rhubarb 2012 delves into politics, local history, and sexual identity through 35 projects by Canadian and international talent.

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Photo of the Week – Ice Chandelier

Ice Chandelier by Chris Huggins
Ice Chandelier by Chris Huggins

Sometimes nature itself created a beautiful installation. Thank you Chris for capturing this natural art!


 

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Go See a Show: February Concert Listings

Cody Simpson
Cody Simpson

If you’re looking to check out Canadian musical talent live in Toronto, this month’s shows are sure to satisfy. From iconic artists like Jim Cuddy to radio giants like Simple Plan, February gives you the chance to chase away the winter blues with live music by some of the best from this nation, plus a roster of notable international musicians. Here’s a sampling of who’s playing in Hogtown this month.

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Photo of the Week – Canadian Family

Canadian Family by Joe Howell
Canadian Family by Joe Howell

 Joe Howell found this happy frozen family enjoying the sun in Trinity Bellwoods Park. Great catch, thanks!

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