Embracing the spirit of Venice’s Carneval, the anticipated Venetian Ball came back for its 19th year on Oct 13. It was a ‘suit-it-up’ night for Karl and I as we joined over 1000 young and mature professionals to celebrate Italian excellence at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Each year, The Venetian Ball raises funds to […]

We stopped by 99 Sudbury on Oct. 11th to check out the 3rd Annual Paws for the Cause gala – a yearly fundraiser dedicated to raising money for animal welfare. This year, all proceeds went to the Central Toronto Veterinary Referral Clinic. I think it’s safe to assume there are a multitude of dog lovers in our […]

Indie Week took place last week and gave Toronto a bonafide rhythm-fueled experience. The 5-day festival invited 175+ independent artists to showcase their talents at a multitude of venues and stages across our city. After the stacked list of Toronto concerts and shows that took place in September – things really don’t seem to be […]

Welcome to the Wiserhood! Wiser’s Spiced Whisky had their Halloween themed launch party at Parlour Lounge last Wednesday and Dinosaurus Rex was there to “spice up” the action. If you haven’t had a glass of  Wiser’s Spiced yet, you’re in for a ‘treat’ ( sorry i’m back to writing puns). Let me fill you in… Wiser’s is one of Canada’s […]

American indie group, Dispatch, made a stop at Toronto’s Sound Academy over Thanksgiving long weekend (Oct 8). I actually didn’t think I’d make it to this show due to horrendous traffic heading back from Ottawa on the day of – road rage bursts aside, I made it unscathed! I hadn’t seen the band perform since before their hiatus, which […]

Hey D-Rex readers, This post is long overdue! Karl and I took a little time off to enjoy the Thanksgiving season with our families. We’re back now and have finally caught up on the small backlog of articles we’ve been working on. September was one heck of a month. TIFF, concerts, galas, private food tastings […]

Sept 25th was an 80’s takeover. Journey (opened by Loverboy and Pat Benatar) came to the Hamilton Copps Coliseum to play for a bodacious crowd of old rockers and young wannabes itching to hear some of their favourite songs from the ‘golden years’. Although the concert didn’t seem sold-out, those who did show were clearly driven by […]

Although ‘Boston’ may be in its name, this particular restaurant chain (originating from Alberta) is as Canadian as they come. I can’t recall how many countless hours we’ve spent at Boston Pizza catching the hockey game and mingling with friends. Whether you’re with sports buddies, school peers, family or even a casual date – BP is always a […]

I had a chance to stop by The Mod Club in Toronto on Sept 20th to watch an old favourite play - Coheed and Cambria. This was a fun one for me. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen this progressive punk rock band play. The group has most recently been pursuing an aggressive North American and European […]

On Sept 21st, Connecticut indie trio known simply as ‘Mercies’ made a stop at Toronto’s Rancho Relaxo to play for an intimate group of listeners. This was the second last stop of their most recent North American tour. Dinosaurus Rex had a chance to catch up with band members: Josh Rheault – Vocals / Guitar, Sammy […]