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ur GoodLife magazine is exactly that – a collection of feature stories about living life in your community. It’s about fascinating people, fascinating foods and activities that give rise to community pride, enjoyment and involvement. But everyday life in the community brings great challenge, too. This month I’d like to extend an invitation to the family caregivers. Metroland Media Toronto is proud to be the founding producer of The Caregiver Show, to be held May 14 at the Direct Energy Centre. As many as eight million Canadians are family caregivers. It’s not uncommon for people to care for family members or friends in short- or long-term need. In fact, it is so common we don’t tend to self-identify ourselves as caregivers. But caregiving is a challenge. Caregiving is a commitment. It’s often fraught with worry, built on unflinching dedication and often carried out with little respite. It’s important for caregivers to know there are resources available to them to help in challenging times. The Caregiver Show has three main goals: to provide caregivers with information, to provide the opportunity for caregivers to network with other family members in the same situation, and, well, a chance for caregivers to get a little pampering. It’s absolutely free, and we suggest you regis-
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ter early to attend. We encourage you to visit our show website at www.caregivershow.ca for more information and to register for this very special day. If you know someone in the community who is a family member caring for a loved one, why not suggest this show? Presenting sponsor is Saint Elizabeth, at-home services for family caregivers. Sponsors include downsizingdiva. com, Alzheimer Society and Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre among others. At the www.caregivershow.ca website you’ll find bios for a varied group of world-class speakers, well recognized in the field of caregiving, who will be presenting at the show. The keynote address will be by Teepa Snow, a much-sought-after speaker and author who calls North Carolina home. She is an occupational therapist currently working as a dementia care and dementia education specialist. Please consider the importance of caregiving and the importance of spreading the word of this special event.
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FROM THE TOP: For the people who usually shy away from the unusual, the Pasotti Red & Black Dahlia Umbrella is a perfect fit. The seemingly plain black umbrella opens to reveal a radiantly red dahlia flower. The double canopy cover hides the metal frame and the handle has a silver finish with a matching red rhinestone for a touch of elegance. $195 Inspired by a fashion subculture based on Victoria-era clothing, the Guy de Jean Lolita Umbrella is both fresh and feminine. With bows stitched directly onto the canopy, the umbrella offers a bright and fun alternative to the drab pieces on today’s market. It’s available in ivory, purple and light grey and also features a dome-like shape for extra protection from the rain. $195 There is no better city scene to be depicted on an accessory associated with rain than London, England. The Fulton Kensington London Cityscape Umbrella is a compilation of eight modern black-and-white photographs and includes famous sights such as the Big Ben clock tower and the London Eye Ferris wheel. This umbrella is a classy and standout way to travel in the rain. $40 Nothing says unique more than changing the original concept of the umbrella, and no one does it better than Jean Paul Gaultier. Known for his distinctive designs, Gaultier’s “Cartes a Jouer” Umbrella is square shaped to match the playing card pattern on the fabric. The French-made piece has a modern, curved black acrylic handle complete with a metal Gaultier logo. $175
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Caras house of fashion BY JOANNA LAVOIE
PHOTO BY KARL RICHTER
• FEATURE •
Stephan caras designs with experience and passion
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fter more than 30 years in the industry, veteran Canadian fashion designer Stephan Caras remains passionate about his craft. “I can’t see anyone staying in this business if you don’t really love it,” he says during a recent sit-down with GoodLife magazine at the compa-
ny’s world headquarters on Queen Street East in Riverside. “It’s very rewarding to be self-employed, to make a living from your passion. Setting my own rules and doing something of my own creation drives me to keep going.” Caras, who learned to sew in his father’s stu-
dio in Greece when he was just six years old, moved to Australia at the age of 14 and studied fashion design at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Fashion Designer’s Academy of Melbourne. Just five years later at the age of 19, he founded his own custom fashion design business >> GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 13
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Right, Caras, with his son Kyriako and wife Sharida in their world headquarters in Riverside. Below, some fashions from Stephan Caras Design Inc. Previous page, a photo of the exterior of Maison Caras at 744 Queen St. E.
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>> and went on to design for major fashion houses like Hermès, Pierre Cardin and Guy Laroche. A few years later, Caras relocated to Toronto and went about establishing his roots here. In 1984, Stephan Caras Design Inc. got its start in an 800-square-foot studio space in a former porcelain warehouse at King and Bathurst streets. “It was a leap of faith. I decided and I believed I could do it,” says Caras, who showed his first collection in New York to critical acclaim. “Doing business in The States, especially when you’re starting is like (climbing) Mount Everest. I had to get enough business to cover my expenses,” he shares, adding the most important thing he did to grow and establish his business was to focus on developing strong relationships with his now-loyal customers. “I had to do everything myself...I always believe pressure creates diamonds,” says Caras, whose beautiful designs and unwavering work ethic were quickly noticed as wholesale orders started to flow in. “I knew I would make it, but it was a matter of time.” In those early years, Stephan Caras Design Inc. continued to prepare two collections annually, while showcasing pieces in several events and runway shows in Canada and abroad, including in Greece, Paris, London, Los Angeles, Chicago, Athens and Cyprus to name a few. >>
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PHOTOS BY GEORGE PIMENTEL
Runway photos from World MasterCard Fashion Week last October in Toronto. Models wear clothes from the Perles Collection (S/S 2014).
>> Caras also became known for crafting custom couture pieces. Many of his designs have been worn by the winning contestants in the Miss Universe, Miss Queen of the Pacific, Miss Teen International, and Miss World pageants. A major tipping point for the Canadian-owned and operated company was in 1992 when Caras was invited to showcase in the finale of the “Igedo” opening gala fashion show in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Asian fashion market was next to take heed of his talent, inviting Caras to showcase his collections in Hong Kong and Japan. Before long, department stores in Taiwan were carrying his pieces. Another milestone for Stephan Caras Design Inc. was the purchase and renovation of their world headquarters at 744 Queen
St. E., east of Broadview Avenue. In 2000, Caras and his wife, Sharida, purchased the circa 1905 former Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building at the corner of Queen and Grant streets and began the arduous task of transforming the dilapidated, turn-ofthe century edifice into their gallery-like boutique/showroom and light-filled design studio. Designed by Frank Darling and John Pearson – the same architects behind the Parliament buildings in Ottawa as well as the Royal Ontario Museum – the longneglected building had changed hands several times over the years and was leased out and renovated for a variety of uses including restaurants, an insurance company, an architecture firm, a dental office, and even a private members’ nightclub. >>
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>> “It was a total, total mess in here. It was almost a derelict building,” Caras says during a tour of the spectacular heritage-designated space, which was featured in the May 2010 Doors Open Toronto festival. “Immediately when I looked at the building I knew what could be done, but it would take a lot of time and care.” The couple spent more than three years renovating the cavernous space retaining a team of architects, engineers and contractors to help fulfill their oft-complex vision. When they first took possession of the building all of the windows were either boarded up or painted over in black. The entrance hall’s main door was painted over in eight colours, which they painstakingly stripped. There was also extensive water damage that would need to be addressed. “Everything has been removed. There’s nothing from that era here now,” Caras says. “We pulled everything down. It was just the bare walls, a complete gut reno...It was unreal the way it was.”
‘Immediately when I looked at the building I knew what could be done, but it would take a lot of time and care.’ – Stephan Caras Today, a huge fireplace graces the main floor of the boutique/showroom, while the former bank’s vault now serves as a charming dressing room. A stunning, custom designed eye-shaped, spiral staircase leads up to a top floor atelier and boardroom, which features a spectacular fabric wall. The building’s basement has also been completely renovated into a bright, open space where a small team of seamstresses brings Caras’ “prêtcouture” designs to life. An adjoining building at 1 Grant St. – believed to be the original bank manager’s residence – can now be accessed through a restored side entrance area and rear staircase. Last May, Stephan Caras Design Inc. made a significant return to the Toronto fashion scene
showcasing a fall/winter collection at World MasterCard Fashion Week. “It was just a good time to step back in,” says Sharida, who also serves as the company’s vicepresident. “We were in a good place to put together a collection. It’s a very smart marketing vehicle to get your new product out.” Stephan Caras Design Inc. has now presented three collections at World MasterCard Fashion Week, including this past March’s edition. “It’s been a great experience, really great for exposure,” she says, crediting the high-profile event for helping strengthen the company’s brand and name recognition. Over the years, Stephan Caras has worked very closely with his assistant fashion director, his now-31-year-old son, Kyriako, who will one day carry on the family business. “(Kyriako) basically grew up in the studio,” smiles Caras, recalling when they brought their infant son to trade shows in New York. “My day care was the studio,” laughs Kyriako, who joined Stephan Caras Design Inc. full-time in 2006 after completing post-sec- >>
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full-time in 2006 after completing postsecondary studies in history, anthropology and archaeology. “I’ve always been drawn to the artistic side of things. I always knew I would end up doing the arts. It’s just in my blood.” Kyriako is recently married and he and his wife are expecting their first child. He says he admires his father’s drive and passion and adds he’s lucky to be able to work closely alongside his parents. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have my family beside me to help me express my full potential,” he says, adding his goal is to carry on and grow the family business with the same integrity and quality of design instilled in him since childhood. Kyriako said strengthening Stephan Caras Design Inc.’s social media presence, as well as developing a strong platform for online sales, are just a couple of the company’s short-term goals he’d work to fulfill. Most recently, Canadian celebrities Lauren Holly and Jennifer Podemski and journalist Heather Hiscox were spotted wearing Stephan Caras pieces at the Canadian Screen Awards. Broadcaster Lisa Laflamme wore a Caras gown at the 2002 Oscars. Keep an eye out for Stephan Caras’ designs on the red carpet at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. GL
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• IN THE KITCHEN •
Owner Anthony Greene, left, and Chef Chris Melsted of Castro’s Lounge on Queen Street East in the Beach.
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astro’s Lounge may not be the newest kid on the block, but when owners Anthony Greene and Stephen Reid took over, they knew the place was worth saving. With chefs Chris Melsted and Sanjee Thiru, and the input of cellar man Chris Schryer, the lounge has experienced a slow rebirth into a cozy bar offering original vegetarian fare and quality local brews. GoodLife: You bought the lounge in 2011 after working there for years, why? Anthony Greene: I used to hang out in the bar years ago, and then it became somewhat of a dive. I always knew the place had potential and it just happened to work out that I got a job there. I wanted to do things for the bar so it would be profitable for all of us, and a place where I’d like working. People often say it’s a west-end feel in the east end. It’s laid back. It’s comfortable. I don’t think we’re the busiest bar, and I’m not looking to be the busiest. I’m looking to have a bar where I enjoy going. 20 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
VEgGIE fare castro’s lounge serves up an exciting vegetarian menu along with local brews
GoodLife: Why bring in craft beers? Anthony Greene: When I took over I got rid of the stuff like Stella and Heineken and Guinness – the stuff that was more mainstream. We’re more of a beer boutique with high-end beer. There are plenty of beer bars in the city and they seem to be popping up everywhere. I don’t have the most beers and I’m not interested in doing that. Bigger doesn’t mean better. We even reduced our draught lines and if you want ale you have to have a cask ale. We had twelve taps I reduced it to six draught (lines) and I put in four cask handpumps. They’re pretty much all local Ontario (brews) because cask doesn’t transport too well – they have a shorter life span. GoodLife: So quality over quantity? Anthony Greene: Yes, that’s what we’re going for. I went to a bar in the west end once and they had 50 beers on tap. I ordered one and when I got it, it had just gone off. It dawned on me, this bar may have 50 beers, but some of them are
old. Why not reduce it and just have better quality beers? I think cask ales are the best quality beers you can get. Less is more. More and more bars are getting cask. I think they’ll be around for a while so that’s the direction we went. Goodlife: Tell us about your menu. Chris Melsted: Nachos are little bit different because we do our own Cuban black beans on top of those. The Jahl Muri is something that Anthony saw somewhere and he got Sanjee to come up with. That’s a Castro’s original. It’s really popular for people sitting around having a beer. It’s like the new nachos – people just like to get a couple of spoons and share. It’s spicy. It’s crunchy. It pairs really well with any beer. The hummus was my idea. I use lentils instead of using chickpeas, tastes really nice. The quinoa bowls are really popular. They’re served cold with raw vegetables on them for texture and for health reasons. Everything is from scratch as much as we can, save for the tortillas. We have a soup – it’s a huge hit. >>
• IN THE KITCHEN • >> GoodLife: What do you and chef Thiru bring to the table?
– we’re from different ends of the world so everything in between is ours.
Chris Melsted: We are both from two completely different backgrounds. I’m French classically trained, and I have a huge background in butchery. Sanjee is of Sri Lankan descent. His knowledge of spices is incredible. I’m the French onion soup guy and he’s the curry-type guy.
GoodLife: Do you source local for your ingredients?
GoodLife: That’s such an eclectic mix. How does it play out in the menu? Chris Melsted: It makes it fun! Vegetarian food can be boring. A lot of times I see way too much Margherita pizza and butternut squash soup... Sanjee’s eclectic food fuses in with my ideas. But we don’t like the term fusion. Our food is just exciting vegetarian. We don’t like to make food that looks like meat. There’s so much to explore
Chris Melsted: We have and we will. All our craft beers are mostly Ontario. I will be working with the farmers’ markets once they’re up and giving me something more than potatoes. At this moment we don’t have a huge (local influence), but the menu is changing and it will reflect the seasons. Our clientele is pretty good, they have their favourites and those will stay, but other than that we’re going to change to what’s exciting. GL
Castro’s Lounge is at 2116e Queen St. E. Call 416-699-8272 or visit www.castroslounge.com
Below, the wall of photos at Castro’s Lounge. At right, the menu includes these veggie delights (from top): Chipotle Quesadilla; Butter Paneer Burrito; and Jahl Muri, a popular dish that’s spicy and crunchy and
pairs well with any beer.
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Asparagus Pizza
Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This is a delicious blend of flavour and colour. Substitute your favourite fat-reduced cheese for a change of style.
Serve this easy but elegant recipe with a green salad or potatoes and maple carrots for a special spring celebration.
1 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless skinless Ontario chicken breasts
1 Ontario onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush with a little of the butter. Toss crumbs with remaining butter; pat onto stuffed breasts. Sprinkle with pepper to taste. Bake in 400 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Broil for two to three minutes to brown topping if desired. Remove toothpicks and slice to serve.
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
1 tsp granulated sugar
4 slices Ontario provolone cheese
8 to 10 stalks Ontario asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
16 Ontario asparagus spears, trimmed
1 medium Ontario greenhouse tomato, chopped
2 tbsp butter, melted
Tip: Allow toothpicks to protrude on side of stuffed chicken for easy removal after baking.
1/4 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
– Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario
1 tsp dried basil salt and pepper 1 baked 12-inch whole wheat pizza crust 3 tbsp chèvre cheese, crumbled In frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion and garlic until softened and golden, about eight minutes. Add vinegar and sugar; stir. Add asparagus; cook for three minutes. Add tomato, basil, and salt and 22 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
pepper to taste; cook for one minute. Spread asparagus mixture over whole-wheat pizza crust; top with chèvre cheese. Place pizza directly on middle oven rack (for softer, chewier crust, bake on cookie sheet). Bake in 375 F oven (or according to pizza crust directions on package) for six to eight minutes or until crust browns. Broil for two minutes or until cheese begins to bubble. – Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario
Place chicken between waxed paper; pound with mallet to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste; spread evenly over rough side of each breast. Top each with cheese slice and four asparagus spears. Roll up chicken, letting asparagus protrude on both ends; secure with toothpicks. Place, seam side down, on
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Cream of Asparagus Soup Some like it hot. Some like it cold. Serve this knockout soup one way, then freeze the rest for company later. 1 lb (450 g) fresh asparagus
Ontario Asparagus & Chicken Pasta Salad Use hot or mild salsa for the preferred “heat” level when dressing this main-course salad. Serve it hot, cold or at room temperature for busy-night family dinners or as part of a buffet meal. Brown-bag any leftovers for office or school lunches.
2 cups chicken broth or water
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1 lb (500 g) Ontario asparagus, trimmed and cut in one-inch pieces
3 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups milk
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Discard the white part of asparagus stalks; rinse well in cold water. Cut into one-inch pieces. Place in saucepan with water or chicken stock and onion; cover and bring to a boil. Cook until asparagus is tender, about seven to 10 minutes. Reserve a few tips for garnish. Puree soup in blender or food processor. Melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour and cook until smooth and bubbly. Add milk and seasonings; cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and comes to a boil. Add asparagus puree. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot or cold, garnished with reserved asparagus tips.
2 tbsp each olive oil and red wine vinegar
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1/2 cup salsa 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper In large saucepan with at least 12 cups of boiling salted water, cook penne for five minutes. Add garlic, asparagus, chicken and mushroom; return to slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for five minutes or until penne and asparagus are just tender. Drain. Add oil and vinegar; toss well to coat. Add salsa and parsley; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. – Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario
Asparagus And Red Pepper Frittata This Italian version of a crustless quiche is perfect for a spring brunch or dinner served with a green salad. 2 tbsp olive oil 12 oz Ontario asparagus, trimmed and cut in one-inch pieces Half Ontario greenhouse sweet red pepper, chopped 1 Ontario onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced 8 eggs 1/4 cup milk or light cream 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 3/4 cup shredded Ontario provolone cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup grated Ontario parmesan cheese In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, red pepper, onion and garlic; stir-fry until softened, about five minutes.
Place in greased nine-inch pie plate or quiche dish. Beat together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; stir in provolone cheese and basil. Pour over vegetables; sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake in 350 F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until centre set. Let stand for five minutes before serving in wedges. – Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 23
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BID GOODBYE TO THE BOLD LIP – THE EYES GET ALL THE ATTENTION THIS SPRING
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s seen on the spring 2014 catwalks, metallic gold eyeshadow reigns supreme. Not surprising, as gold is flattering on all skin tones, is easy to apply and is wearable for various occasions from work to weddings.
With clean hands, apply a small amount of product to the back of your hand and use your fingers to blend eye primer onto your eyelids from the base of your lashes to the brow bone.
Toronto-based makeup artist Carla Smith, owner of HeartCoeur.com, an online store selling vegan and curelty-free cosmetics, offers tips on how to achieve the look of the season.
Gold eyeshadow can be as easy or complex as you like. Start by choosing a shade that is right for your skin tone: lighter skin tones can opt for a yellow gold; darker skin tones can lean toward a bronze gold. I recommend using a loose shadow, as the dimension of the metallic seems to show better than a pressed shadow. Starting with a brown eyeliner pencil, use short strokes to line the top lashes from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. Then, keeping parallel to the outer corner of the eye, lightly extend the eyeliner into the crease, creating a contour line in a half moon shape (between the top of the eyeball and the brow bone), lightly filling in the outer and inner corners of the shape.
PREP AND PRIME Spring is a time to let go of heavier foundations. Switch to lighter formulations such as tinted moisturizers and BB creams. These formulations allow a natural glow while still evening out the skin tone. Since eyes are the focal point of this look, an investment in an eyeshadow primer is a must. Eyeshadow primers help eye makeup stay in place all day. This is particularly important for loose eyeshadows and metallic eyeshadows as they tend to have a bit of “fallout”.
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To soften and blend the liner, use a short, bristled smudging brush. Next, with a fluffy eyeshadow brush, apply the gold eyeshadow onto your eyelids, filling in the half-moon shape. Blend the shadow into the liner so there is no stark contrast or obvious lines. Next, apply a thin line of liquid eyeliner to the top lashes. Stay close to the lashes and only extend to the edge of the eye for a subtle wing. Curl lashes and apply a volumizing mascara. Keep cheeks subtle. Use a small amount of bronzer or rose-coloured blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend well. A metallic on the eyes is considered edgy; to balance it, use a nude natural lip colour. Metallic gold eyeshadow will remain a trend through to fall, making it a valued purchase. GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 25
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ith his GoPro camera strapped to the handlebars of his bike, illustrator – and avid cyclist – Dave Murray captures streetscape video of some of Toronto’s most prominent neighbourhoods, transforming them into screen-printed typography maps. The Davenport Road and Shaw Street-area resident’s mapping series, which began as a school project in 2007, has become so popular he is now being noticed when he’s out and about researching a new community. “At one point, someone recognized me and said, ‘Hey, you’re the map guy!’ It was surreal,” admits Murray, who is used to going incognito. Once he’s chosen a neighbourhood to zero in on, he charts it block by block, jotting down all the businesses, services, residences and retail spaces it’s comprised of, taking note of particularly influential places, those that are more noticeable than others. His new camera, which shoots high-quality photographs at a high-frame rate, allows him to replay the footage in slow-motion so he doesn’t miss anything. “I’ve developed my own way of watching a video, it’s like a language,” Murray says. “I like to explore each neighbourhood because it gives you a more personal feel.” He makes a point to speak with people on the street. The local Business Improvement Area provides a general guideline of a neighbourhood’s boundaries, he says. After speaking with more than 50 people in the Beach, the consensus was that he had to call the neighbourhood “the Beach” instead of the Beaches. >> 28 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
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Once he’s collected all the data he needs, Murray relies on a process he’s developed on his own to size each word and then place them individually into the block it belongs. “I don’t rely on any computer programs to arrange the words into their shapes,” he says. “A lot of people think that it’s Wordle (a program that creates word clouds), but I’ve developed my own system of sizing each word.” He relies on Google Maps as a template to arrange street names and buildings block-by-block on the canvas. “Arranging the words satisfies the OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) part of me,” Murray says. The ever-expanding series includes Bloor West Village, The Junction, Roncesvalles Village, Kensington Market, The Annex, The Beach, Leslieville, Grange Park and Baldwin Village and Queen Street West and Parkdale. He has begun travelling further afield, outside of Toronto, to document Stratford and areas of Halifax. “It’s interesting, the shape these take on,” Murray says.
At the corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, those he ran into weren’t shy about telling Murray he’d have to update his map within two years because it’s already changing. “An unintended consequence is that the map has become a time capsule,” he says. Murray grew up in St. Catharines before attending Sheridan College where he got a bachelor’s degree in illustration (the only dedicated bachelor of arts illustration degree program in Canada). His passion for illustration stems from his love of comic books and drawing. In addition to his maps and illustration work, Murray, with his friends, co-founded the Garrison Creek Bat Co., inspired by a love of baseball and handmade artistry. The trio has teamed up to create uniquely crafted bats. GL
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nvading LCBO shelves is a large raft of new Vintages wines. Part of the release is a special Spanish spotlight featuring 17 reds and one white. After several disappointing country spotlights recently, I was finally impressed with the selection in this one. The Spanish white Rioja made from viura grapes, and the Don Jacobo Rioja red are both excellent. A few other Spanish reds are worthy of your attention as well. The trendy regions of Priorat and Ribera del Duero tried and mostly failed to be as amazing as the Rioja offerings. Are your castanets ready? Here are the other Spanish stunners.
Bodegas Corral Don Jacobo Reserva 2004 Rioja, $18.95 (Spain) A classic Rioja red from a fabulous vintage. The aromas unfold with coconut and vanilla bean. Elegant flavours of violets, cherry, coconut and sandalwood spice. Food suggestion: butterflied leg of lamb Rating: 91 LCBO #313270
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• The best Ribera was Resalte De Penafiel Pena Roble 2004 Reserva (#355107, $31.95, 89+/90) with coconut and hot black cherry elegance, but definitely overpriced. • Ares 2009 Crianza (#305912, $17.95, 90) is a unique Rioja red with smoky mocha and tar bouquet and blackberry and licorice layers of flavour. • Hacienda Lopez De Haro 2005 Reserva (#357335, $17.95, 90) is a Rioja with classic sandalwood, vanilla extract and black cherry aromas and flavours, still young for a 2005. • Mas Perinet 2005 Perinet (#143453, $16.95, 90) was the best Priorat offering, with black berries and crushed ants (formic acid) aromas and violets, leather and black cherry depth. Many other Spanish reds rated 88 or so, an excellent showing overall. Go out, buy four or five different bottles and compare for yourself.
Beronia 2012 Viura Rioja, $14.95 (Spain) An exciting white from the legendary red Rioja region. Beguiling lemony floral peach aromas and slightly sweet showing floral golden apple and Anjou pear with hints of slivered almonds. Food suggestion: snapper or sea bass Rating: 90 LCBO #190801
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Dogstalker Bock Grand River Brewing (Cambridge, ON) This rich copper offering pours smooth, with the signature low carbonation of a traditional bock. Sweet, with just a hint of hops on the finish to take the edge off the toasted caramel flavours. A solid example of the brew first made by monks to replace their daily bread. A smooth easy drink that packs a secret wallop, it is a most pleasant way to welcome spring. Pairing suggestions: Spring greens, fresh fish for a seasonal feast Rating: 4 out of 5 32 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
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s temperatures transition into spring, so does beer – a little lighter in look, but by no means light in flavour. More so than months past, the tasting panel really enjoyed many of the spring offerings from our craft brewing friends, increasing our picks to seven from the customary five. The standouts are highlighted here, but others did grace our glasses: Portage Ale (Mill Street Brewery, Toronto) is smooth, but runs a bit low on taste. (2.5 out of 5) The all-season crispness of Steam Whistle (Toronto) always satisfies. (2.5 out of 5). Spring Maple Belgian Blonde Ale (Lake of Bays Brewing, Muskoka) sounds intriguing, but the maple character can be a bit overpowering. (2 out of 5) Shoulders of Giants – Imperial IPA Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery (Barrie, ON) India Pale Ales aren’t for everyone, and Imperial IPAs can be even more challenging. Fortunately Shoulders of Giants is an incredibly balanced beer considering its 10% alcohol. It pours relatively clear, with a slight haze and a frothy thick head that lasts. Typical of an American IPA, the aroma has resiny pine notes coupled with citrus. The flavour starts with a touch of dark caramel, then gives way to a strong, but not harsh bitterness that lingers. The flavours are bold, but not overwhelming. Pairing suggestions: spicy foods, Indian or Mexican Rating: 4 out of 5
Cujo Imperial Golden Ale Lake of Bays Brewing Company (Muskoka, ON) Cujo, like the man who inspired the beer, retired NHL goalie Curtis Joseph, is a balance of tough and tender. The second in the ‘Masked Men’ series, it pours copper-coloured with a thick ivory foam. Notes of sweet caramel and honey combine with flavours of bread, fruit and toasted nuts to round things off. The effervescent start is quickly mellowed by the dry, full finish. Pairing suggestions: deep flavoured braised meats Rating: 4 out of 5
Spring Bock Amsterdam Brewery (Toronto, ON) A solid doppelbock that pours a dark red with a slim tan head that fades quickly. This bock features rich but not overpowering notes of caramel and chocolate along with some dark fruity malts. For a beer with such a strong alcohol content (7%), it’s easydrinking, but lacks in hoppiness. Pairing suggestions: roasted pork or cured meats Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Spring Thaw Maple Ale Mill Street Brewery (Toronto, ON) Meant to break you out of the winter frost, this ale pours smooth with a light head. It has a rich amber colour with an underlying aroma of maple. The Madawaska Valley maple syrup adds a not-too-sweet burned flavour, which starts tangy but quickly switches to a more bitter and hop-filled flavour. It leaves you with a nice after-taste and a glossy lace on the edge of the glass. Pairing suggestions: BBQ pork ribs for a zesty balance Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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a functional garden carson arthur tackles great outdoor spaces As host of new HGTV show 36 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
ecognized internationally as a green guru, Carson Arthur is not your typical gardener. He doesn’t advocate for large flower beds. He doesn’t even like fancy, high-maintenance gardens. And his biggest pet peeve? Lush lawns. “We put in these big lawns in our homes and they are not functional,” the HGTV star says. “It is a waste of our time, effort and resources.” Creating that green grass look around your home, he says, consumes more natural resources than anything else in your backyard. What Arthur does instead – what he’s based his career on, in fact – is creating incredible outdoor spaces that are lifestyle appropriate for his clients and environmentally sound for the planet. Known across Canada and internationally for his appearances on the hit shows Room to Grow and Green Force, Arthur has become an advocate for eco-conscious outdoor design. His hope is to inspire people to consider the environmental impact of the materials they use. “No one wants to feel guilty about their outdoor space,” he says. “But while most Canadians are making good decisions on a small scale, they are not doing it on a large scale.” He says it comes down to education and showing homeowners that eco-friendly products are sometimes worth the extra up-front investment. In his latest venture, however, Arthur is taking a slightly different approach and using his years of landscape design expertise to help homeowners realize their property’s full value. Airing this spring on HGTV, Critical Listing is a show where Arthur and his co-hosts, Lisa Colalillo and Jo Alcorn, up the market value of mustsell properties using only a small budget from the homeowners. Arthur tackles all the outdoor projects – using his innovative and eco-friendly approach, of course. “The outdoors are driving a lot more of home value,” he says. “First impressions are not made inside anymore.” He says the top three reasons that millennials (those 20 to 30 years old who are buying their first homes) purchase a house are location, ability to work from home and proximity to work and curb appeal. “They don’t want a homogenized house,” he says. They are looking for a unique feature or a sense of personality from the home – something that speaks to their own individuality. This can mean simple changes, such as modern >>
• AT HOME • >> house numbers or outdoor lighting, or a more dramatic approach, such as resurfacing the home’s facade. “It’s about understanding the buyer,” he says. Take, for example, one of Arthur’s projects on his new show. Located in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood, this small home (Episode 6) is perfect for an older buyer – more specifically, those from the baby boom generation who are now selling their big homes for smaller spaces that have big impact – but could also work for a small family. “In the backyard, however, there was parking and very little space for a family or entertaining at all,” he says. “We weren’t giving up parking so we had to make the space dual purpose.” Homeowner Andrew Greenlaw was apprehensive at first to give Arthur the green light to work on his outdoor space. “It was winter and I was concerned he wouldn’t recognize all of the foliage that grows in the spring, which was a selling feature for me as it made the area more serene and less big city,” Greenlaw says, who was selling the home to move to a townhouse nearby. “It was winter,” he adds again. “What can you possibly do with a frozen ground and pre-
vailing snow storms?” Never one to back away from a challenge, Arthur tackled the drab yard in the cold while his co-host worked on finishing indoor projects. Arthur wanted the space to function as a parking pad during those times, especially in winter, when the backyard was not being used, but to be easily converted into a stunning and usable outdoor room when the homeowners were entertaining or wanted to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that so often draws people to the neighbourhood. His solution was to install a pergola. “The arbour covers the entire space and gives the feeling of a roof,” Arthur says. “It creates the ambiance of an outdoor room verses an open sky concept.” Arthur completed the space by adding lighting, finishing the back wall of the house with a man-made walling stone product made from recycled materials and adding some interlocking stones on the path leading from the house to make it more functional. What did Greenlaw think of the completed look? “I can tell from the finished product that a lot of thought went into not only the aesthet-
ics, but also the functionality,” he said. “The pergola, simply put, is the absolutely perfect solution for the parking pad. And the brick work on the back and increased interlock stone is the perfect complement. My expectations were fully exceeded and then some.” With designs like these, it’s no wonder Arthur is in high demand. A native of Thornbury (a small town near Collingwood, Ontario), Arthur moved to Toronto in his early twenties and his designs have already made an impact on many of this city’s landmarks, from a garden at the downtown YMCA to a community space at Trinity Triangle to a gazebo at the foot of the CN Tower. He has also authored a book on landscape design, regularly writes advice columns, is an expert on lifestyle shows such as Cityline and is a spokesperson for Black & Decker Canada as well as Pure Rain. When not working on his latest show, the designer likes to escape the city to his cottage near Haliburton or to his recently purchased rural property in Prince Edward County. Like everyone, Arthur is looking forward to spring when he can start to tackle his own outdoor spaces. “I can’t wait to get started,” he says. GL
Right, the backyard before the renovation. Below, the interior living space before, and far right, the space after. On the previous page, Carson Arthur’s transformation of the outdoor area into a usable space for entertaining.
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Carson Arthur’s top tips for spring
Beware of Colour! “Canadians in spring have a habit of going crazy for bright colours,” he says. After enduring months of drab and grey during winter, people are craving colour and tend to gravitate toward the loud and bright, he says. Instead, Arthur suggests indulging the need for colour by purchasing accessories (such as cutlery or plates) in vivid hues while keeping the key outdoor pieces neutral.
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Start small! “Don’t head out and load up with cartfuls of plants,” he says. Instead, start with one area of your garden and then move on to the next. This ensures you won’t get discouraged with the work. Make sure what you create in your backyard space fits with your lifestyle, he adds.
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Light the way! “Invest in outdoor lighting that showcases your home in the evening,” Arthur advises. He says solar-powered lighting has come a long way and can be used to highlight the best features of your house for evening entertaining and during those hours when people love to walk around the neighbourhood. But, he cautions, don’t go overboard. “You are not creating an airport runway.”
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245 Queens Quay W., South Building www.amsterdambrewhouse.com The Amsterdam BrewHouse opened its doors in the summer. Visitors can marvel at one of the nicest sceneries in the city as Lake Ontario lies to the south and Toronto’s skyline to the north. It seats more than 800 people with 500 in its rustic, historic building and another 300 or so on the lakeside patio. The craft brewery offers its award-winning brews, many used in their menu items or as a pairing. The menu uses not just the finished product, but elements of the brewing process, including cooking with the spent grains and reductions made from the wort (young beer) in braises, sauces and glazes.
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Granite Brewery & Restaurant
ALTHOUGH NOT A NEW CONCEPT IN TORONTO, THE POPULARITY OF THE BREWPUB HAS SEEN A SPIKE IN RECENT YEARS WITH LOCATIONS POPPING UP AROUND THE CITY SERVING GREAT BREWS AND TASTY FOOD – MANY DISHES CONTAINING THE LIQUID BREWED ON SITE. FROM THE GRANDDADDY OF TORONTO BREWPUBS TO FRESH UPSTARTS, THE ATMOSPHERE, THE FOOD AND, OF COURSE, THE BEER HAS TORONTONIANS FILLING SEATS.
245 Eglinton Ave. E. www.granitebrewery.com
Granite Brewery & Restaurant has been pouring in-house craft beers since 1991 in a spacious, 167-seater with front and courtyard patios. It offers nine draft taps, four hand pumps for its cask-conditioned ale and even a tap for non-alcoholic, house-made root beer. With a total of 25 different brews, there are many that come and go depending on month and season. Beer appears in a number of the menu items, including the batter on the fish and chips, IPA braise on their lamb shanks, and their Stout BBQ on ribs, chicken, wings and even some wraps. Granite believes its customers have embraced finer, dark and hoppier beers. A true neighbourhood pub, Granite’s beers are also offered in 25 pubs across Toronto.
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587 Yonge St. barvolo.com barVolo holds the proud title as being the first bar or restaurant in Canada to introduce a pilot system or “nano brewery”, which allows the production of smaller volumes than a regular brewpub. This makes room for more experimentation with different styles. Much of its beer is used in the home brewing industry or by other breweries looking to develop recipes. barVolo focuses on making beers that are cask-conditioned – its beers are under the label of House Ales. barVolo also offers products no other bars in the city have as it’s well known for its draught and bottle selection.
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Mill Street Brewery
21 Tank House Lane (originally 55 Mill St.) millstreetbrewery.com Shimmering tanks and kettles enclosed in a glass brewhouse tie together with an aroma of sweet malt and bitter hops that greet you upon arrival to Mill Street Brewery. The brewery is also home to the Beer Hall, a large hall with an open kitchen, communal tables for sharing plates with a beer-inspired fare, such as the Steak Frites (8oz flat iron steak with Yukon gold frites, finished with Coffee Porter demi and fried herbs). The Beer Hall also houses a copper still where ‘bierschnaps’, a strong German concoction, is distilled from finished beer. A heated courtyard patio with a glass rooftop and a patio bar is also available in the Beer Hall. Try one of Mill Street’s classics like its Pilsner, IPA or even an ESB for those looking for a bitter punch.
C’est What? 67 Front St. E. www.cestwhat.com
Beer Academy 75 Victoria St. www.beeracademy.ca
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APRIL 20 Beaches Lions Club Easter Parade Queen Street East from Munro Park to Woodbine avenues Times: 2 to 4 p.m. Call: Keith Begley, 416-690-2614 Website: www.beacheslions.com Don’t forget your Loonies for the Lions, to support charities.
APRIL 11 to 27 Dinner with Goebbels Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. Cost: $22 general seating Times: various times Website: www.act2studio.ca This political satire brings together the bad boys of propaganda: Edward Bernays; Dr. Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s minister of propaganda; and Karl Rove, the PR mastermind for the Bush administration.
APRIL 25 Bring in the Spring Carin’s Hair Studio, 1511 Danforth Ave. Times: 5 to 7 p.m. Call: Tanya Turton, 416-574-8554 Email: carinshairstudio@gmail. com People are invited for an evening of wine tasting, raffle prizes and meet and greet.
APRIL 16 Writing About War: Fiction Danforth/Coxwell library, 1675 Danforth Ave. Times: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Call: 416-393-7783 Join authors Antanis Sileika, Nicole Lundrigan and Karen Connelly for a discussion about writing about war and its aftermath. APRIL 18 Toronto Beach Choral Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. Times: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Website: www.torontobeachchorale.com Cost: $25 and $12 for youth seven to18 or $10 in advance Experience the extravagance of the Italian Baroque as the choir and chamber orchestra present Antonio Vivaldi’s famous Gloria in D Major and others.
APRIL 25 LobsterFest Whistler’s Grille and Cafe, 995 Broadview Ave. Times: 6 to 10 p.m. Cost: $70 Call: Al Schaafsma, 416-751-2025 Hosted by the East York Rotary, Lobsterfest, in support of East York charities, includes dinner and dancing to live music by PlayBack. Tax receipts. APRIL 26 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 2538 St. Clair Ave. E. Cost: $10 and $5 for children five and under and seniors Times: varies Call: 416-755-8352 Website: www.presteignwoodbineuc.com The Parkview Hills PresteignWoodbine Youth Players bring you “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory”. Proceeds donated to charity.
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The Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade takes place April 20 along Queen St. E. from Munro Park to Woodbine avenues. Don’t forget your loonies.
APRIL 29 Listening to Albinoni’s Adagio S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Call: 416-396-3975 Andrea Budgey, musician, writer, and chaplain at the University of Toronto talks about music in times of war, and music inflected by ideas about war, with performance by cellist Sonya Nanos. MAY 2 Hooray for Hollywood East York Memorial Arena, 888 Cosburn Ave. Cost: $15 Times: 7:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Email: Eastyorksc@rogers.com for tickets Annual Ice Show for the East York Skating Club featuring skaters from the neighbourhood. MAY 2 Spring Beach Studio Tour - 20th anniversary From west of Woodbine Avenue to east of Victora Park Avenue Times: 6 to 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Call: Nathalie Vachon, 647-5596950
Website: www.beachstudiotour.ca Come visit 24 artists at 14 studio sites. Self-guided, free admission. MAY 19 Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park Ashbridges Bay Park at Coxwell Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard Website: www.toronto.ca Toronto’s only Victoria Day fireworks show will be a spectacular 14-minute display at Ashbridges Bay Park, rain or shine. JUNE 20 Relay For Life in the Beach Neil McNeil High School, 127 Victoria Park Ave. Times: 7 p.m. June 20 to 7 a.m. June 21 Call: Canadian Cancer Society, Toronto Unit, 416-448-5400, ext. 2122 Website: www.relayforlife.ca/ toronto Relay For Life is an inspirational, non-competitive, 12-hour overnight fundraising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer.
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Toronto has plenty of events, destinations and attractions; here is a sampling of what’s on around town From Kimonos to Comme Des Garcons A lecture followed by an exclusive reception with Akiko Fukai, director and chief curator of the Kyoto Costume Institute and one of Japan’s most respected fashion historians. The evening with fashion historian Akiko Fukai takes place April 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave. Visit www. textilemuseum.ca Green Living Show Showcasing more than 450 of the best products, services, food, innovation and more to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Learn about healthy living at the Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd., April 25 to 27. Visit www. greenlivingonline.com Bond Affair Dinner Series This sophisticated “popup” social dinner is held at a magnificent location such as a museum, conservatory, historical site, golf club, gallery or fivestar restaurant – the location will be revealed two days before the event. Tickets are $200 for the April 25 dinner, slated to go from 7 to 11 p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/ Bondaffairdinner Canadian Brass This is a Mooredale Concerts debut for the famous brass ensemble. Expect classical music by Bach, Scheidt, Schumann, Kamen and Ewald, along with popular arrangements of Gershwin, Fats 46 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
Instagratification 2014 The Exhibition of Cellular Photography features 500 of the best photographs taken by the most commonly used device. The exhibit is at Goodfellas Gallery, 1266 Queen St. W., May 1 to 21. Visit www.instagratification.ca
The Forbidden City For more than 500 years, the gates of the world’s largest imperial palace were closed to all but the emperor, his family and servants. This new exhibition invites you to cross the threshold to see 200 national treasures from Beijing’s Palace Museum – some travelling outside China for the first time. Take a tour inside the court of China’s emperors until Sept. 1 at the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Visit www.rom.on.ca Waller and more. The concert is at the MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park Cr., 3:15 to 5:15 p.m., April 27. Get tickets through www. mooredaleconcerts.com Toronto Jewish Film Festival This is the largest Jewish film festival in the world, showcasing the best in international features, documentaries and shorts concerning themes of Jewish culture and identity. This year’s fest will present more than 90 films representing more
than 15 countries. The festival’s 22nd season runs May 1 to 11, at multiple locations. Visit http:// tjff.com ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum’ Scarborough Village Theatre hosts this comedic production featuring mistaken identities, beautiful courtesans, eunuchs and pirates. The play will be staged at Theatre Scarborough, 3600 Kingston Rd., May 1 to 17. Call 416-267-9292 or visit www.theatrescarborough.com for tickets.
Toronto Wing Festival Lick your lips, loosen your belt, and get ready to help crown the next King of Wings. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the Rotary Club of Toronto Skyline The wing fest takes place at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, 585 Dundas St. E., on May 4. For tickets, visit http://torontowingfestival.com Proftalks Lectures’ University For A Day North America’s finest professors from top universities present their best lectures in a day-long learning extravaganza. Rediscover the thrill of education and the joy of learning. Listen in on May 4 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd. Visit www.proftalks.ca or call 647-361-6212. Ultimate Food Challenge Three Toronto chefs will unleash their culinary talents in the gastronomic ring. Enjoy appetizers created by the competing chefs, as well as gourmet desserts, drinks and a silent auction. The event helps support Daily Bread
Food Bank. Who will win this heavyweight championship? Join the expert judges and help decide May 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Dr. Visit www.ultimatefoodchallenge.com Our Time: A Pride Concert Singing Out (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community chorus) promotes pride both in who we are and in our musical excellence. The spring concert titled Our Time is a perfect opener for World Pride 2014. See Singing Out at the Glenn Gould Theatre, 250 Front St. W., May 10 at 3 or 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Visit www.singingout. com Toronto International Circus Festival Expect mind-bending acrobatics, side-splitting comedy and jaw-dropping daredevil stunts. See the circus May 17, 18 and 19 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen Quay W. Visit www.torontocircusfestival.com Francis Bacon and Henry Moore The Art Gallery of Ontario brings together two giants of 20th-century British art in a major exhibition of sculpture and paintings, featuring 60 works by the two highly influential artists. Take in the exhibition until July 20 at the AGO, 317 Dundas St. W. Visit www. ago.net
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admire the architecture & art in the heart of Catalunya words and photography by WARREN CARTWRIGHT
B
arcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia (Catalunya) in Spain, and is the second largest city in the country, with about five million people living in the metropolitan area. Founded during Roman times, Barcelona is known for its rich cultural heritage where the arts and architecture play a leading role. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, the city provides visitors with an ideal mix of arts, architecture, sports and beach culture. >>
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• GETAWAYS • For many visitors, exploring the city will be centered around the old city of Barcelona. Bisecting this part of the city is La Rambla, a tree-lined pedestrian mall that stretches for 1.2 kilometres connecting Plaça de Catalunya in the centre to the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell. La Rambla forms the boundary between the Barri Gòtic district to the east and El Raval to the west. Both of these districts of the old city can provide visitors with days of exploration. For the art lover, there is no shortage of galleries to explore in Barcelona. For most first-time travelers to this city, the best starting point is the National Museum of Art of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya). The museum is situated on Montjuïc hill and is housed in the Palau Nacional. The museum possesses a well-known collection of Romanesque church art and is known for its outstanding collection of Catalan art and design from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It will give you a good feel for the art from the region. One of the main reasons to visit Barcelona is to experience Catalan modernista architecture, most easily recognized through the work of architect Antoni Gaudí. Catalan modernista architecture is related to the Art Nouveau movement, and has left a remarkable legacy in Barcelona. There are several buildings in the city that are listed as World Heritage Sites, including the spectacular (and still unfinished) Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Palau Güell, Casa Milà, Casa Vicens, Casa Batlló, Palau de la Música Catalana and the Hospital de Sant Pau. Each of these World Heritage Sites is worth visiting, but two of them are “must sees” for all visitors to the city. >>
Above: The ceiling of the Sagrada Família church looks more like an organic, living forest than something built by the hands of man. Antoni Gaudí’s vision comes to life in the incredible interior. At right: For visitors to Sagrada Família, cranes and ongoing construction is the reality for visits to this amazing work in progress. Construction began in 1882 and is expected to continue until 2026. Here we see the Nativity Façade, constructed between 1894 and 1930. At night, the crowds have departed, but you can still get close enough to appreciate the riot of sculpture and natural scene. The lights add an otherworldly glow to the elaborate structure. On the previous page: The spires of the Sagrada Família reach to the heavens on a perfect fall day in Barcelona.
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Sagrada Família Any trip to Barcelona requires a visit to Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece. Work began on the cathedral on March 19, 1882, and Gaudí was commissioned to take over at the end of 1883. He continued work on the church until his death in 1926. Since then different architects have continued the work based on his original ideas, with completion anticipated in 2026. From an architectural design perspective, the crypt and the apse are in a Gothic style, while the rest of the church is conceived in an organic style, imitating natural shapes. For the interior, Gaudí intended it to resemble a forest, with inclined columns like branching trees. >>
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As you would expect with a monument of this significance, getting into the Sagrada Família can be difficult. Expect long lines and crowds; booking tickets in advance is suggested. While the inside of the church is something to behold, the outside is equally spectacular, and much of it can be viewed from outside the grounds, after hours. Come back to Sagrada Família in the evening when the lights are on for an exceptional experience.
Park Güell Park Güell is a garden complex situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. It was also designed by Gaudí and built from 1900 to 1914. The park was originally part of an unsuccessful commercial housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Güell, after whom the park was named. It is now a municipal garden. The focal point of the park is the main terrace and staircase, surrounded by a long bench in the form of a sea serpent. From the terrace, Park Güell offers amazing views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean. Located in the northern part of the city, Park >>
The view from the Park Güell terrace at the top of the staircase offers a panoramic view of Barcelona. The blue waters of the Mediterranean can be seen beyond the edge of the city.
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• GETAWAYS • >> Güell is a little bit off the beaten path, but is well worth the effort. While Barcelona offers many reasons to visit, the unique art and architecture found in this amazing city provides the perfect theme for visitors to build an itinerary around. Take some time to explore this world-class city and immerse yourself in the art and architecture of Catalunya. GL
When to go? Barcelona is blessed with a beautiful Mediterranean climate that can get very warm during the summer months. As a result, early summer and fall are ideal times to visit, with the best options being May/June and September/ October. Most of the rainfall occurs in April, and as with most of Europe, August is the major vacation month, increasing the number of people in the city significantly. As a result rooms in the best hotels along the coastal areas are almost impossible to find unless it is done well in advance.
Where to stay? For travelers looking for luxurious accommodation in Barcelona, there are a number of great choices. For those who want to be in the heart of the city, the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is just north of the Plaça de Catalunya at the northern end of La Rambla. The unhurried and tranquil feel of this exceptional hotel provides an oasis when you want to retreat from the hustle and bustle of central Barcelona. For those who prefer to be outside the downtown core and on the Mediterranean, the Hotel Arts Barcelona (part of the Ritz-Carlton hotel family) provides a vibrant base, with one of the most gorgeous views of the city. The resort-like property northeast of the old city center offers five restaurants on site, a spa on the 42nd floor of the hotel and access to Barcelona’s excellent beaches. Mandarin Oriental Barcelona: Passeig de Gràcia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona, Spain Telephone: +34 93 151 88 88 www.mandarinoriental.com/barcelona/hotel Hotel Arts Barcelona: Marina 19-21, 08005 Barcelona Spain Telephone: +34 93 221 1000 www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Barcelona/Default.htm
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Above, Antoni Gaudí was known for his signature mosaic work that adorned most of his projects. Above is the centerpiece of Park Güell, located at the base of the staircase; Gaudí’s multicoloured mosaic salamander is an example of the artist’s mastery of sculpture and mosaic. At left, the sign at Park Güell provides an excellent example of the mosaic work seen throughout the park. Below, Casa Batlló is one of Gaudí’s masterpieces and is located in the heart of Barcelona. One of the many World Heritage Sites in the city, this incredible building is worth a visit. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles, further extending the organic feel of the building. There are almost no straight lines on the building, and Gaudí’s style is highlighted by the irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stonework.
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WARM UP
Start off with a brisk two to three minute walk, and then a light jog for two to three minutes. By now you should have broken a bit of a sweat. Now take two to three minutes to loosen up the shoulders, hips, knees, quads, hamstrings, calves and ankles. Land on your mid to forefoot. Landing on your heel delivers too much shock into the feet, ankles, legs and hips. The recommendation is to practice landing on your mid to forefoot. Keep your strides light and clean (don’t overreach). Whenever possible choose a softer running surface, and quality “running” shoes. Run tall and let your chest lead you. Keep the body tall, chest proud and allow a very slight forward tilt of the body from the ankles. Relax the shoulders and arms. Mix up your runs. Start off with shorter runs at slower speeds and gradually include longer runs to build endurance. Try stair sprints or hills. Run up, walk down for a rest, and repeat for 15 to 30 minutes. 56 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
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Incorporate body weight strength exercises. Running on its own is not a complete form of exercise. The legs are rarely challenged into a deep knee bend, and the chest, shoulders, back and arms don’t get any resistance work while running. Of all the body weight exercises, these are the most simple and complementary to running. You can do them at the end of your run, or at intervals along your run.
PUSH-UPS
• Beginners: use a park bench or keep your knees on the ground. • Strengthen and tones the chest, shoulders, arms, and back. • Perform 10 to 15 repetitions per set.
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flexed and then slowly lower yourself back down to a dead hang. Perform six to 12 reps. • Strengthens the back, shoulders, arms and helps to develop grip strength.
PLANK
• Planking is probably the single most effective and safe core exercise. • Beginners can keep their knees on the ground if keeping them up is too challenging. • A high plank is when your arms are straight, which tends to place more strain on the wrists. The preferred option is on the forearms, which further aids targeting of the core. Side planks target the obliques and are great during pregnancy. • Start with thirty seconds at a time and work your way up to several minutes.
• Choose from any type of squat or lunge. • Work toward getting low enough so your thigh is parallel to the ground. • Remember to avoid extending knee forward past the toe. • Strengthens and tones the butt, legs and thighs. • Perform 10 to 15 repetitions per side.
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• Beginners can use a heavy grade resistance band from either a standing or seated position, depending on your mounting arrangement. • Keep your palms facing you to include the biceps, or palms away to turn off the biceps and focus more on the lats. • Another suitable alternative is called a chinup “negative”. With your hands and grip already on the bar, jump up until your arms are fully
Colin Outram is a Leslieville-based massage therapist, personal trainer and kettlebell instructor. Visit him online at www.bodyworkathletics.com
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cancer survivors leave their mark with tattoos BY NOEL GRZETIC
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here are many ways to grieve. For Julie Fitzsimmons (known as Jules), getting a tattoo of a dove in memory of her brother not only helped keep their connection alive, but inspired a creative movement that has united thousands of cancer survivors under an umbrella of community and support. As an independent casting director, Fitzsimmons already knew a thing or two about donating her resources to charity, but when her brother Owen passed away after a long battle with cancer in 2010, it became personal. “I never quite knew what I wanted to do until I went in to get the tattoo for my brother. The girl that did my tattoo...she said ‘You’re the third cancer tattoo that I’ve done today’ and it was like this trigger,” recalls Fitzsimmons. “I couldn’t believe that in one day – and it was a slow day for a tattoo shop – three people got tattooed for cancer...I thought that’s pretty huge impact.” Why We Ink was born in 2012 as a simple Facebook page and a plan for a coffee-table book, documenting survivor and memorial body art and the stories that inspired it. The project and page grew slowly, but steadily thanks to Fitzsimmons’ own industry contacts, but skyrocketed after a topless post by Kelly Davidson of the chest tattoos she elected to get in place of reconstructive surgery after undergoing a double mastectomy. The post went viral, shared nearly 100,000 times since, and thrusted Why We Ink into the spotlight. Today, the book is in production (with 16 photo shoots completed), and the Facebook page has become a haven of support and encouragement. “It’s turned into this amazing community where people share their stories, share their tattoos – whether it’s a survivor tattoo or memorial tattoo – it just starts this conversation,” explains Fitzsimmons. “I’ve had emails from Switzerland, South Africa, Australia, all over the U.K, all over the States and Canada. That’s the wonderful thing about social media is that it can reach all corners of the world.” Some of the Facebook posters will be featured in the upcoming book, along with a group of celebrities that have shown enthusiasm to be photographed for the project. Canadian singer/songwriter Biff Naked was the first to be approached by Fitzsimmons. Others followed: Lisa Ray, host of Top Chef Canada and Brett Wilson from Dragon’s Den among them. Working alongside professional photographers, makeup artists and stylists, Fitzsimmons has >>
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www.bayviewvillagetenniscamp.ca When Julie (Jules) Fitzsimmons got a tattoo in memory of her brother Owen, it prompted the idea for the Why We Ink project. >> used her own background to lead the creative direction of the book. The photos are as diverse as the people in them; each concept born out of their unique stories. “It’s not clinical and scary...some are touching...we have quirky photos, some are a little cheeky,” says Fitzsimmons. “We do really different stuff to try to make it a little bit easier to have this discussion. To talk about it a little bit more – how people feel and what they’re going through.” The book has garnered much praise and anticipation despite not being in print. Why We Ink was elected charity of choice at The Artist Project contemporary art fair this year, with some of the photos for the book exhibited to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. “I wanted the funds, and anything we get out of Why We Ink, to start helping people. So I specifically directed the funds raised at that event to Patient and Caregiver Services with the Cancer Society,” says Fitzsimmons, who understands the
value of these services firsthand. “Along with his amazing wife, I was one of (Owen’s) caregivers. I moved into his house and helped care for him until he passed,” says Fitzsimmons. “My tattoo just makes me feel connected. It makes me feel like I have a piece of him with me.” The project is currently awaiting funds as Fitzsimmons pursues corporate sponsorship to help cover the approximately $50,000 in printing and production costs. So far the book has been funded solely out of her own pocket. Looking forward, Fitzsimmons believes there is potential for a series of Why We Ink books, with many more tattoos and stories to be shared and money to be made to help those fighting cancer today. GL For more info on Why We Ink, visit whyweink.com
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fter a winter that seemed to go on forever, we are welcoming spring with open arms! And as much as your pets may have loved the first snowfall, we can guarantee they’ll be just as happy as you to see it go. Here are some things to consider while we start the big defrost. April showers, May flowers... and spring cleaning! This time of year we all feel the urge to throw open the windows and power wash winter away. While you’re making your household scrubbing list remember to consider your faithful (furry) companions. We don’t recommend tossing the dog or cat in the washer, but you can do the following: Clean your carpets and pet bedding. Old hair and dander can build up even with regular vacuuming. This will also help any house guests that may have mild allergies. Do a pet item inventory and replace anything that has serious wear or could pose a hazard. Go green with your cleaning supplies, and keep hazardous chemical-based cleaners in a secure place. Your pet may be eager to get outside once they sense spring has sprung. The following tips will help to keep your animals safe: Ensure screens are firmly in place when airing out the house. Your cat (or dog) may love the window but they won’t love being trapped on the roof. Have ID tags/microchips with up-to-date contact info for your pet in case they decide to explore without your permission. When going for walks, be sure to watch for icy/slippery patches of melting snow and always avoid frozen bodies of water that will be melting. 62 | Goodlife Beaches - April - May 2014
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One of the joys of spring is shaking off winter hibernation and joining your community. EHS is hosting its annual Leashes by the Lake Dog Walkathon. It will be held May 25 at Amos Waites Park, 2445 Lake Shore Blvd. W. EHS invites everyone to join them, give back to the community, and help ensure that many more animals will see another spring.
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