Breathe In, Breathe Out, Laurie Ward

Five simple steps to begin your meditation practice:   1.Move into a seated or lying down position. Make sure that you are comfortable yet alert. 2..Close your eyes and remain still. 3.Breathe normally. Don’t try to control or exaggerate your breathing. 4.Focus on your breathing, feel the sensation of each inhalation and exhalation. Bring your […]

A magical place once called Takaronto

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Contributed by Paul-François Sylvestre. The name Toronto comes from the Iroquois word Takaronto, meaning “where trees take root in the water”. The first performance of the 50th season of Théâtre français de Toronto is entitled Ici, les arbres s’enracinent dans l’eau (Here, trees take root in the water). It runs from October 26 to 28, […]

The Alumnae Theatre Company is 100 Years Young!

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Contributed by Elizabeth Verwey ATC started off performing on the Hart House Theatre stage in 1918, and they’ve been at Firehall No. 4 (Berkeley Street) since 1972.  We’re dedicated to the production of adventurous, high-quality theatre not readily seen elsewhere, and to the promotion and skill development of women in theatre.   The Alumnae Theatre […]