A cat’s eye view of Manhattan culture from the legendary Algonquin Hotel.
literature
Matilda and the literary lights of the Round Table
I curled my body around some blue-jean-covered legs as the human attached to them started to read a copy of The New York Times pulled from the antique rack in the cramped lobby of the most famous literary landmark in Manhattan, The Algonquin Hotel. A momentary purr slipped out as I cosied up to watch the morning hubbub begin. It was a few weeks before my historic home would celebrate its 107th birthday.
The Art of Trespassing: Contested geographies
The Art of Trespassing
(Invisible Publishing,
2008;
$14.95)
The politics of space and place are never neutral. Though many would like us to believe otherwise, the authors who have contributed to The Art of Trespassing know that geographies are always contested. They take the ancient art of trespassing to new levels by questioning and transgressing not only personal boundaries, but society's as well.
Toronto to Japan: Hope blossoms
Apr 21 2011 - 7:30pm
Apr 21 2011 - 11:30pm
Location
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St. W.
Toronto, ON Canada
43° 38' 47.0436" N, 79° 23' 26.3076" W
See map: Google Maps
We at Toronto to Japan are thrilled to announce our big event – Hope Blossoms, a night of entertainment inspired by the grand tradition of the Japanese variety show. Canadian icons including Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, Jian Ghomeshi, Adrienne Clarkson, Bob Wiseman, Basia Bulat, Jim Cuddy and Oh Susanna will share the stage to bring Torontonians laughter, tears – and hope. Not only a fundraiser, this is a show of solidarity for the people of Japan.
