BBC’s Sherlock

March 12th, 2012

I just finished watching Series 1 of BBC’s Sherlock series, a modernization of Sherlock Holmes. Only 3 episodes per season, but 1.5 hrs. long each, it’s still not enough. More Sherlock! Itching to get my hands on the Series 2 DVDs. Aside from the brilliant crime solving and Holmes-Watson comradery, there is some beautiful wallpaper. I’d love to live in 221B Baker Street, though rooming with Sherlock…hmmm…”You make the tea! I made the tea last time! and move your magnifying glass!”.

The main sitting room wallpaper is from Zoffany called Navarre. The Finches also caught my eye in the front hallway. It’s a print by Sanderson.

Above:  ‘Dandelion Clocks’ also from Sanderson.

Holmes and Watson investigating murder, with a lovely tree print in the background.

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TGS Tote Bag

January 20th, 2012

I’m so happy 30 Rock is back on the air and I quite like Liz Lemon’s TGS tote bag. Just saying, NBC, it could make a few bucks. Better than the stuff you have in the shop now…I mean who uses mouse pads anymore?

~ Lurgs

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Red Snow and Kim’s Convenience

January 17th, 2012

I had the chance to see 2 great plays this week, both of Asian origin and on the themes of family, history, forgiveness and love.

Red Snow by Diana Tso is the haunting story of Isabel as she journeys to find what happened to her family during the holocaust in Nanjing during WWII. The play brings to light this horrible event in history, that is often overlooked, and the need for forgiveness and reconciliation.  You can see it at Theatre Passe Muraille till Jan. 28th. For show schedule check here.

Kim’s Convenience by Ins Choi, is the funny and touching story of the Kim family and their Convenience Store in Regent Park. I could identify with a lot of the feelings of growing up in an immigrant family. Kim’s Convenience plays at the Young Centre in the Distillery District till Feb. 11th. Click here for schedule.

Knowing Diana and following her updates, and actually having been to one of the readings for the fu-Gen playwriting unit where a few scenes from Kim’s Convenience were performed many years ago  (though I don’t remember much), it’s so great to see the fruition of all their time and effort. Congratulations to both on their inspiring work!

** I also really enjoy the illustrations Brian Rea in the Soul Pepper program, like the one above for Kim’s Convenience. Check out his work here.

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Montreal

January 8th, 2012

Montreal, so much yum. Montreal, you froze my bum.
That pretty much sums up the last few days. Although lots of shops and restaurants were still closed for the holidays, we endured the face-slapping freeze and still managed to find many delicious things. Thanks to S & B for the fun little trip.

For the foodies, here’s where we went:

Marché De La Villette for the french onion soup and tourtiere. La Banquise for poutine. Reservoir for lunch, I had the beef…it was delicious! Drawn and Quarterly for the books and comics. Montreal Museum of Fine Art for the art…it’s free at the moment! Schwartz’s for the smoked meat. Au Pied de Cochon for simply loveliness – Duck in a Can, Foie Gras and Boudin (blood sausage) tart, Magret Canard (more duck). St. Viateur for the bagels. Shezelles to sleep.

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TDSB’s Dare to Dance 2011

December 14th, 2011

I had the joy of being invited to the finale of Toronto District School Board’s Dare to Dance competition last week. Groups from various highschools put together dance pieces based on a social justice issue. It felt like a real “So you think you can Dance” show with video interviews and even guest judge, Tre Armstrong. It was so fun to watch these hard working, talented dancers in so many different styles. Thanks to all the dancers for putting on a great show and the teachers and administrators that made it possible. It was inspiring to see so much talent and potential bubbling out of that theatre.

Here’s the crew from William Lyon Mackenzie, just one of the awesome crews to perform that night.

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Bob’s Burgers

December 5th, 2011

Give some love to Bob’s Burgers, a little known show that premiered this year. If you’re amused by off-kilter, low-brow humour, as I usually am, the Belcher family is for you! Bob and his wife Linda run a burger shop with their 3 kid: Tina, Gene and Louise. The voice talent is great, especially the amazing Kristen Schaal as bunny-earred Louise. I’ve gone back to watch the episodes again as I wait for season 2.

Here’s a link for episode 1: http://s7icky.com/tv-shows/bobs-burgers-season-1-episode-1/

For American friends: click here.

For the Canucks: Bob info (tho Global stopped posting videos..boo!)

Give them a chance! ~ Lurgs

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The Chinks and the Kooks!

November 25th, 2011

(It’s ok, cause I said it)

Back from the motherland and went for a delicious dinner at the new Pizzeria Libretto now at Danforth and Carlaw with Yvo, Soph, Sue and Sebadoo. So good after a month in China and the last few nights of “I dream of pizza”. Then it was off to see the Kooks with Yvo. We witnessed some “unnecessary roughness” at the doors with an inebriated patron, but we don’t know what happened beforehand, so we don’t know the full story. She was carried off the premises by the scruff of her hoodie.

Why are Kooks fans so tall? If I bounced around a bit, I could see Luke’s curly little head. Anyways, they sounded good live and entertained the horde. It was amusing watching the superfans sing along emphatically and fist pump the air at key moments. We felt a little old in the all ages crowd…Yvo screeching, “my eyes!! my eyes!!” with the flashing stage lights, but it was fun boucing to the music and then it was time for these old knees to hit the road. Well done boys, a nice night out!

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Pinhole Sky

October 11th, 2011

So every time this song comes up on my playlist, I fancy myself taking a little road trip along the country or lying lazily in a hammock. What am I talking about? Only a sweet little ditty from Nate Kreiswirth. And not only is it FREE to download. But Honda will donate $1 to Safe Kids Canada for every download. Just click on “Download to donate”. You’re welcome.

Go here now to download and donate!

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Moving out!

October 6th, 2011

Had to move on from my current space. Thanks to Wing-me for the taste of freedom and downtown living. I must say I quite enjoyed the view and the ever-changing Toronto weather.

And only 1 hour later on the same day…

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In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita

September 6th, 2011

Been away from the sweatshop all summer and now it’s time to get back into the swing of things while Yvo’s enjoying some time away too.

Earlier in August, Yvo booked us to see a taping of a new CBC cooking show: In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita that will begin airing on Sept. 19th. It was quite interesting to be part of a live studio audience and watch how a show is put together. Stefano is energetic and charming, and I hope his show does really well. He showed us how to make “One-Pot Meals” . A tilapia dish, a thai stir-fry and pot au feu (pot upon a fire), a traditional Quebecois beef stew.

We got a taste of the pot au feu afterwards and it was very good. It would hit the spot on a cold day with some bread to sop up the juices.

**Update: Oooo…the show has aired! Check it out here **

We also won a hockey game during a lull in the taping when they handed out some prizes. They called for the most interesting food item in your bag and I had a bottle of Protos wine all the way from Spain that I was handing back to Sophia that day. Viva Espana! and good luck to Stefano on the new show!

Soph and I also went to MEC to look for something and we saw Michael Sheen shopping too. haha…”future-husband Wesley”! What a day!

~ Lurgs

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