arts and entertainment

Virtual concerts keep artists and fans engaged during social-distancing

by Nicholas Rahmon | Sep 14, 2020 | Arts, COVID-19 | 0 |

Artists are turning to live streaming as a way to thank fans for supporting them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ECO Art exhibit spotlights possibilities of waste materials

by kritika bhau | Feb 26, 2020 | Arts | 0 |

A highly topical exhibition of contemporary art was opened to the public in Toronto.

Hamilton’s ConBravo unites passionate cosplayers, developers and artists

by amychen | Aug 1, 2018 | Arts, News | 0 |

ConBravo, a celebration of gaming and geek culture, took place between July 28 to 30 at the Hamilton Convention Centre and showcased the talents of cosplayers, artists and developers of every calibre.

GameX 2.0 unleashes upcoming artists, pro gamers and developers

by amychen | Jun 27, 2018 | Arts | 0 |

What started out as a conversation between GameX 2.0 organizer Robin Dhanju and his girlfriend at a cafe, ended up as a new gaming convention and show.

Toronto’s steampunk festival uncovers timeless talent

by amychen | Jun 20, 2018 | Arts, News | 0 |

Suburban Steam, Toronto’s annual steampunk festival at the Zion Schoolhouse, showcased the creativity of the science fiction-inspired community on June 16.

The Intersection of VR in Healthcare, Film and Video Games

by amychen | Jun 14, 2018 | News | 0 |

As E3 2018 is happening and people are preparing for VRTO 2018, professors, researchers and industry workers are already pushing the boundaries of virtual reality in health care, film and video games.

Anime North cosplayers fight against sexual harassment

by amychen | May 23, 2018 | Arts, News | 0 |

With Anime North beginning this Friday, the cosplay community is teaming up to fight against sexual harassment.

Toronto Comic Arts Festival showcases diversity trailblazers

by amychen | May 16, 2018 | Arts | 0 |

Crowds of comic and gaming fans flooded the Toronto Reference Library recently to meet their favourite independent artists and play newly created games. Some children stared wide-eyed as they saw themselves represented for the first time ever in print, making their dreams of becoming superheroes themselves that much more reachable.