Today in Toronto: Dave Young Octet, Canadian International Autoshow and more
Dave Young Octet The silver-haired Young has covered a lot of ground—he’s been a bass player in several symphony orchestras, including the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, and in his jazz life has recorded with Oscar Peterson, Cedar Walton, Lenny Breau and others. Find out more »
Canadian International Autoshow Every year the country’s top car show draws over 300,000 aspiring Jay Lenos looking to salivate over thousands of models. There are vintage Triumphs for those who want auto eye candy and a sea of energy-efficient hybrids for more earnest types. It’s just like heaven, only with GPS and supple leather seats. Find out more »
Beckett: Feck It! Jennifer Tarver—the director behind the acclaimed Stratford production of Krapp’s Last Tape in 2008—looks to Samuel Beckett’s short plays for further inspiration. The Dublin writer has also long served as fodder for classically minded musicians. This production showcases accompanying tunes from a cabal of them—all Irish, all lovers of the absurd. Find out more »
Ron James James’s pronounced hoser lilt makes Bob and Doug McKenzie look like sophisticated urbanites, and his humour is so folksy that even your dad groans. But James is a comedic road warrior, and he’s out there doing what he does best after wrapping the third season of his CBC sketch and stand-up show, offering homespun reflections on his childhood in the Maritimes, his hatred of new technology and his obsessive fealty to Tim Hortons. Find out more »
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