Song So Wild and Blue – intimate story that’s part memoir, biography, and homage to legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell

posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Song So Wild and Blue is wonderful intimate account of how Joni Mitchell’s work has shaped author Paul Lisicky’s writing throughout his life. From the moment Lisicky heard Joni Mitchell while growing up in New Jersey, he recognized she was that rarity among musicians—a talent whose combination of introspection, liberation, and deep musicality set her […]

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Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac digs deep into the band’s songs, rivalries, successes, and failures

posted Saturday, March 22, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac is an illuminating deep-dive into everything Fleetwood Mac, the songs, the rivalries, the successes, and the failures. The book evokes the band’s entire musical catalog as well as the complex human drama at the heart of the Fleetwood Mac story. Fleetwood Mac has had a ground-breaking career spanning over […]

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Slay the slopes and meet new friends at Adirondack Winter Pride – March 7 to 9, 2025

posted Thursday, March 6, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The first annual Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend is taking place March 7 to 9, 2025 in and around the Lake Placid region. This new offers up not only the change to hit the slopes with other members of the LGBTQ+ community, but also participate in many local event, apres-ski activities, local dining, brewery tours, shopping, […]

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Saint of the Narrows Street is a decades-spanning Brooklyn family murder mystery

posted Tuesday, February 4, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Saint of the Narrows Street tells the story of a family stitched together by one violent, impulsive act. As the decades-long secret begins to unravel, one Italian American family will have to bear the consequences and face each other in this thrilling  drama, a southern Brooklyn tragic opera of the highest caliber. As a kid, […]

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The Secret Public – How Music Moved Queer Culture From the Margins to the Mainstream

posted Tuesday, February 4, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Secret Public presents a monumental history of the queer influence on popular culture, from the rise of Little Richard to the collapse of disco in 1979. Author Jon Savage explains how music has been the key medium through which homosexuality was expressed for much of the last half century. Depicting nothing less than the […]

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The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir – Edmund White’s lifetime of gay love and sex

posted Tuesday, January 28, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

85-year-old queer author Edmond White recounts the sixty-plus years of sexual escapades that have inspired his many masterpieces. He explores the sex he had with other closeted boys of the 50s Midwest, with women as a young man trying to be straight, the sex he’s paid for and been paid for, sex during the Stonewall […]

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Virgin Atlantic Relaunches its Toronto-Heathrow Route starting March 2025

posted Tuesday, January 7, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Virgin Atlantic recently announced its return to Canada, after a 20 year hiatus, with daily service launching on March 30, 2025. The airline will also expand its commercial partnership with WestJet, creating a seamless travel experience and enhanced customer benefits for connecting passengers. The carrier will operate a mix of its signature aircraft on the […]

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Washington, DC 2025: Exciting Openings & Can’t-Miss Experiences

posted Saturday, January 4, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Washington, DC is a timeless city, a classic destination filled with rich history and vibrant culture. But the events and attractions slated for 2025 make it timelier than ever to visit, promising to enchant even the most experienced visitors. The upcoming year will feature a variety of world-class events, celebrations, and unique exhibitions that are sure […]

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Yorkie Burrito – UK sensation makes its way to Toronto for a limited time only this holiday season

posted Tuesday, December 24, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Brace your taste buds! A tasty new holiday food sensation has arrived to this season’s line up at The Distillery District‘s Winter Village. Celebrity chef David Adjey from the Food Network will be serving up the viral food trend that’s taken the UK by storm – the Yorkie Burrito – exclusively at the Spirit of York. […]

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Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour

posted Tuesday, December 17, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour is a lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John, as he shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour. Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John’s record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from the […]

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