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If there was only one thing we could get this holiday season, these ‘80s Chanel earrings from Carole Tanenbaum’s vintage collection would be it. First off, they are Chanel, so how could anyone not love them? Second, they are gold, have crystals and also a medallion drop. Third, they are simply chi-chi-chic to the highest degree. Who cares about new clothes when you could be wearing these?

At Queen East's WAYLA Bar on Monday, five gals from Centennial College group emPoweR made sure ugly sweaters got their due. During a fundraiser that sent proceeds to Dress For Success Toronto (a charity to help women looking for work), tacky decorations, ill-fitting sleeves and itchy sweaters were buzzing about the bar.

Long-time Toronto band Skydiggers have re-released their tune “November in Ontario” as a free download as they get ready for their annual hometown Christmas shows at the Horseshoe Tavern on Dec. 16 and 17. The song originally appeared on the band’s 1997 album Desmond’s Hip City and is characteristic of the Skydiggers’ roots-rock sound.

Toronto’s own Leslie Feist takes to the stage at the venerable Massey Hall tonight in support of her new album, Metals. Bry Webb will be providing support services as the opening act. Although born in Nova Scotia and raised in Regina and Calgary, Feist’s career blossomed upon her arrival in Toronto. Herewith, a numerical look at Feist’s brilliant career.

For the next 13 weeks, Toronto’s gourmands will have the opportunity to dine out at various Toronto restaurants sans the hefty bill. The catch? Dinner on a Tuesday night and a $60 down payment. But with a 30 per cent discount at places like Burger Bar and The Bowery, we'll skip the latest installments of Glee and Dancing With the Stars (don't judge!) and instead opt for a cheap-ish night out.

Too embarrassed to shop for a partner? — people will do it for you

The Muttonhead Collective twins (we’re referring to Meg and Mel Sinclair, the twin sisters behind the label) are at it again with another pop-up shop. This time they’ve recruited a variety of their talented friends from the Toronto vicinity to participate in LOCO for LOCAL, a four-day pop-up shop at NACO Gallery and Cafe on Dundas West.

Last week, Michael Schmidt incurred a hefty slap-on-the-wrist (to the tune of $9,150) for charges related to selling raw milk. Not only that, he racked up two separate probation sentences for offences dating back to 2006. The guy clearly loves his raw milk. The government clearly does not. So what exactly is the deal with raw milk anyway? What makes it special enough to die for (or at least to abstain from eating for over a month)? Below, five reasons why raw milk has a cult following.

It only seems natural that in a city where excellent cuisine and diverse flavours are a source of cultural pride, purveyors of fine cocktails are becoming much easier to find. These days, restaurant bars in Toronto are mirroring their kitchens’ offerings by taking a seasonal, artisanal and signature approach to cocktails. This season, dark spirits and autumnal flavours inspired by crisp citrus, wood fires and syrupy preserves are gracing the drink lists of some of Toronto’s best restaurants. Here are three perfect-for-autumn cocktails.

While construction crews continue to chip away at the Ryerson athletic facility on the upper level of the former Maple Leaf Gardens arena, Loblaws is preparing for its grand opening next week. Sure, Maple Leaf Gardens has been sitting idly for nearly a decade, but really, a grocery store? That’s the best we could do? Still, we can’t help but wonder what the big box giant has planned. Below, a sneak peak into some weird and wonderful features of the new Loblaws.

Opening up for The Kooks at the Sound Academy on Wednesday, Nov. 23, are The Postelles. This New York city-based band put in a sizzling set at the North by Northeast music festival earlier this year and have been on a roll over the summer.

Reprieve is on the horizon for Ontario university and college students as the Liberal’s 30 per cent tuition break campaign will be in place by January.
[Toronto Star]

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