Posts by Liz McDonnell

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    Calling all musicians and DJs for Growing Up XX

    June 6th, 2006     by Liz McDonnell     Comments

    You may have noticed that I am a huge fan of Growing Up XX… Real Girls… Real Stories… The Emancipation Tour. Well this time around, I am not telling you about an upcoming show, but rather I am calling all musicians and DJs interested in joining this fabulous group of young women bring their stories to the world. Tanya Lee, creator and director of Growing Up XX is looking for two female guitarists, a bass … READ MORE

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    Crafternoon Tea 2 (aka CT2) - Saturday, May 27th

    May 23rd, 2006     by Liz McDonnell     Comments

    It’s that time again, Nathalie-Roze Fischer has put together a second Crafternoon Tea (CT2) - “A spunky craft & fashion market, how-to hive and charity tea-room all in one!”. The event will introduce you to over 40 craftista-designers, and provide you access to many one-of-a-kind pieces that will WOW your friends and family. Admission is by minimum donation of $2 for targeted charities, and the tea room funds raised will go towards a very worthy … READ MORE

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    Growing Up XX… Real Girls… Real Stories… The Emancipation Tour

    April 7th, 2006     by Liz McDonnell     Comments

    I have to admit, that when I saw the press release in my inbox with XX in the title, I had to stop for a minute. I thought it was just another piece of spam, until I really read it the title three more times. Growing Up XX… Real Girls… Real Stories… The Emancipation Tour (www.growingupxx.com) is an upcoming cabaret-style show, born from the mind of Tanya Lee, activist and single mother. When Lee … READ MORE

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    Joy Kogawa Reading in Toronto

    March 1st, 2006     by Liz McDonnell     Comments

    When I was in high school, we had to read Obasan, a tale written from the perspective of a girl, Naomi Nakane, during the Japanese evacuation and internments in Canada during World War II. This book not only brought a piece of shameful Canadian history to light for me, but also opened my eyes to a wonderful writer - Joy Kogawa. I am happy to say that Joy Kogawa will be reading from her sequel … READ MORE

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    Freedom to Read Week - February 26 to March 4, 2006

    February 20th, 2006     by Liz McDonnell     Comments

    Ever consider you might not be able to pick up that book that all your friends are raving about? Ever shake your head at the book burnings of the past? These things are still happening today, even in our own backyards. The Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee organizes Freedom to Read Week, “an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed … READ MORE

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    Crafternoon Tea - Saturday, November 19, 2005

    November 13th, 2005     by Liz McDonnell     Comments

    Chief Glamazon Nathalie-Roze Fischer brings us: Crafternoon Tea Saturday, November 19 Bellefair United Church 2002 Queen Street East, in the beautiful Toronto Beaches area, across from Kew Gardens The event is “a hip craft & fashion market, how-to hive and charity tea room all in one”. This event is perfect timing for the upcoming gift-giving season, to give gifts to your loved ones or just to yourself! Or, if you feel like DIY, take in one of the how-to workshops. And … READ MORE