In Gorgeous Display – poetry collection dedicated to those lost to anti-queer violence worldwide

posted Tuesday, December 12, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

In Gorgeous Display, by Nigerian poet Ugochukwu Damian Okpara, is a volume dedicated to the memory of those lost to anti-queer violence worldwide. In this first full-length collec­tion of his work, Okpara examines queer male identity, effeminacy, and exile, offering meditations on desire and sanctuary, freedom and estrangement. Forty-three poems pierce familial relation­ships, safety, fear, […]

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Transland: Consent, Kink, and Pleasure – transformation and self-discovery within the fetish community

posted Saturday, December 9, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Transland is a fiery and revealing memoir that delves into what happens when a non-binary person goes looking for self-worth and a sense of belonging in fetish subculture, only to find that fetish communities come with just as many problematic rules, expectations, and hierarchies as mainstream ones. Moving from wide-eyed optimism that the fetish community is […]

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One & Only Artist Market showcases over 40 QTBIPOC Emerging Artists and Creators – Dec 9 and 10, 2023

posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

No more resting Grinch face! Holiday shopping is about to “sleigh” thanks to SKETCH Working Arts’ ‘One & Only Artist Market’ returning December 9-10, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at SKETCH Studios (180 Shaw Street, lower level). Gift-givers this year will have the chance to shop from over 40 QTBIPOC emerging artists and creators featuring […]

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Lou Reed: The King of New York – the definitive narrative of his life and legacy

posted Monday, December 4, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Lou Reed: The King of New York is the most complete biography of the music legend to date, whose stature continues to grow every year since his passing 10 years ago. The great rock-poet presided over the marriage of Brill Building pop and the European avant-garde, and left American culture transfigured. In his new book, […]

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Color Pöp gives you an array of colourful holiday hair style options

posted Sunday, December 3, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Health & Beauty

Color Pöp is an intense colour and care mask with six shades to choose from, empowering you to express yourself and embraceyour uniqueness, letting you be whoever you want to be. These bold and pastel hair colours encourage everyday hair enthusiasts to unleash their creativity and bring out their fun, funky side! Color Pöp comes […]

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The Road Years – Rick Mercer’s sequel memoir recounts his 15 years of antics and accomplishments hosting the Rick Mercer Report

posted Friday, December 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Rick Mercer’s new memoir, The Road Years, picks up where his previous memoir, Talking to Canadians, left off – as he was about to tackle his biggest opportunity yet. At the end of his memoir Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer was poised to make the biggest leap yet in his extraordinary career, after having overcome a […]

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Kiefer Sutherland’s Red Bank Whisky is now available in Ontario

posted Friday, December 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Canadians can raise their glasses to some of the world’s finest whisky now being produced on the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia. Co-founded by proud Canadian actor, musician and whisky enthusiast Kiefer Sutherland, Red Bank Whisky is now available in Ontario. “Red Bank isn’t just a whisky,” says Sutherland. “It is a testament to the […]

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Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men – a tale of family secrets, addictions, and finding the path to success

posted Thursday, November 30, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men is a masterfully crafted story that weaves together themes of love, acceptance, and self-discovery against the backdrop of small town America. Tate explores the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of being LGBTQ, shedding light on the need for empathy, understanding, and unity. In an era where the importance of LGBTQ rights and […]

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My Effin Life – Geddy Lee’s memoir delves into music, family, and lifelong friendships

posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

My Effin Life is the long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass. Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll’s most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, […]

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The Work Boyfriend – the comfort in having a confidante to help figure out what you really want in life

posted Monday, November 27, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Work Boyfriend examines what happens when your quarter-life crisis might blow up your entire world. Kelly has a great life. The kind of life one might wish for, in fact. She has an upwardly-mobile career, and a stable, loving relationship with her college boyfriend, Rob. They’ve got a great condo, and he feels like […]

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