Beauty of a Woman: Trying to Embrace My Cinderella Feet

I’m writing a post today for August McLaughlin’s Beauty of a Woman Blogfest.  I have another post up at Shorty Stories about my embracing my height, while on this site, I’m going to specifically talk about my feet.  Most of you know I have tiny feet.  Size 5 US, sometimes 4 1/2 and for a […]

Cinderella: A Light-Hearted Mix of Classical and Modern

The National Ballet of Canada brings back Canadian James Kudelka’s 2004 version of Cinderella.  Set to music by Sergei Prokofiev and playing at The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts November 11-20, this slate of performances is a gift from The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada. Kudelka is one of North America’s […]

Cinderella at the National Ballet: November 11-20

Cinderella will be at the Four Seasons Centre twice this season, with the National Ballet of Canada presenting the ballet in addition to the Rossini opera.  The music is by Sergei Prokofiev, with choreography by James Kudelka.  Cinderella will run from November 11 to 20.  For ticket information, please visit the Cinderella page on the […]

Magic Comes Rocking at Cinderella’s Ball

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Featuring delctable nibblies catered by Rose Reisman Catering and musical performances from indie band, Broken Social Scene and Clara Venice, the Canadian Opera Company‘s annual fundraiser, Operanation, was a huge success this past Friday, October 29 and this year, celebrates Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella).  The event, which was held at the Canadian […]

Operanation VII will Rock with Major Band!

The Canadian Opera Company’s most fun and exciting event of the year in one week!  Operanation VII: Cinderella Rock The Ball will be celebrating this season’s production of Rossini’s La Cenerentola – Cinderella.  NExt week’s to be a good one, as not only will attendees enjoy delicious delights from Rose Reisman Catering, but will enjoy live entertainment […]

Toronto International Film Festival: September 9 to 19, 2010

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) opens today, Thursday, September 9.  Though much of the action has moved south to the King/Spadina area, Yorkville is still abuzz.  TIFF-related displays have been going up throughout the area, ranging from film-related windows to actual sponsorships (a good handful of stores have eTalk posters).   However, it is a […]