When is an A-frame not just an A-frame? When it’s The Perch, The Devonshire’s new outdoor space for live music. Built out over the water, The Perch will host ticketed live music shows every Thursday evening this summer, focusing on new and emerging talent from around the province. “Grab a seat by the water or … Continued
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Transforming a nondescript stairwell into a place worth loitering in is no mean feat, but multidisciplinary artist and all-around talented guy Andrew Zukerman has us covered with Dragging Mount Ida, his new installation at The Drake Motor Inn. We had a chance to catch up with Andrew to chat inspiration, imagery…and that enigmatic title. … Continued
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Fresh growth, vibrant colours, lots to look at — no, we’re not just talking about July + August in the County. In Meta-Variations, Drake Devonshire’s new outdoor art exhibition guest-curated by Ashley Mulvihill, three artists showcase site-specific artworks with exaggerated forms and saturated hues, encouraging thoughtful conversation while celebrating the power of art in the elements. … Continued
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There’s no doubt that the past year and a half has been tough on the arts, so we’re stoked that Unity Charity is coming out of the pandemic swinging. Unity’s pretty amazing — a national charity that helps young people develop resilience through the teaching of hip hop art forms like MCing, breaking, beatmaking and … Continued
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Our friends at Banded Purple know how to put on a show — they’ve been producing provocative, push-the-envelope art and cultural events around Toronto since 2015. For their latest project, the all-outdoors Spaced Gallery (July 22nd-August 2nd), they’re showcasing works by five Black photographers and creatives, with a staggered opening over seven days around the … Continued
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If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift alternative to socks, booze or biographies, relax — David King has your back. King, the founder and proprietor of plant shop Promise Supply, has plenty of great ideas for every type of plant dad. (PS: We think a plant-prezzie pairs extremely well with The Drake’s Father’s Day … Continued
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The Drake is super-excited to host you on our patios again starting June 14, but in the meantime, we thought we’d spread a little love around. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite patios in two Drake-adjacent ‘hoods so you can properly map your day or night out — whether patio hopping is your … Continued
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Artist Owen Marshall is no stranger to outdoor art — much of his work adorns sandwich boards, instructional posters and the kinds of signage typically associated with chain-link fences, sidewalks and storefronts. We caught up with Owen to chat about his most recent piece, a text-based work that riffs on our current zeitgeist (aka cautiously … Continued
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Summer at The Devonshire is heating up! We’re so excited to host you again lakeside and introduce you to our new Executive Chef, Amanda Ray. Amanda landed at The Drake Devonshire back in March, and she’s been hard at work dreaming up delicious things ever since. After a several-year stint in Montreal, we couldn’t be … Continued
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Whether you’re throwing down moves at a solo kitchen dance party or dreaming about getting sweaty at a live show (remember those?), you need the sounds of stellar opening acts to soundtrack your hot summer nights. Chris Wilson, Director of Brand Partnerships + Programming, shares his top picks. Yves Jarvis (website) If your musical … Continued
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