The Gala

The difficulty in describing last night’s gala concert is knowing where to begin. The guest artists? The staggering amount of money raised, including a surprise announcement that shocked nearly everyone in attendance? The past-concert party with 800 of our closest friends on the Southam Hall stage? I should probably start with the music. Daphne had … More The Gala

Ma & Ax in Recital

In the classical music world, there are a handful of artists who transcend the genre and gain recognition among the greater public. Yo-Yo Ma is probably the most famous and bankable star in our business. He’s practically a cultural brand – superstar cellist, chamber musician, UN Peace Messenger, and frequent guest on children’s programming like … More Ma & Ax in Recital

B’s New Job

After five years at the National Arts Centre, B has moved on to a new job. She is now the Director of Annual Giving at Ashbury College. Ashbury is an independent (aka private) school in Rockcliffe for students in grades 4 to 12. It’s a beautiful campus, surrounded by large estate homes, and it’s just … More B’s New Job

Bye Bye Boogeyman

World Wrestling Entertainment announced yesterday that they had released The Boogeyman. Try as I may, I can’t read that sentence with a straight face. For the uninitiated, The Boogeyman was a throw-back to 1980’s wrestling, a time when gimmicks like The Missing Link and The Barbarian were commonplace. He was a scary looking guy with … More Bye Bye Boogeyman