Here’s a TIFF party you don’t need an invite for: Tomorrow, September 12, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is throwing a huge block party to celebrate the grand opening of Toronto’s newest movie house.
The ribbon cutting is at noon, but musical festivities happen all day. The line-up includes Fefe Dobson, The Sadies, and, just announced, the no-longer secret musical guest, Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan. Plus, there’s an exhibit of posters and artifacts from the Essential 100 films, interactive installations and commissions from the likes of Atom Egoyan and Guy Maddin.
And if you’re not sold yet, you should also know that there will be free cupcakes.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at King and John Streets.
Missed today’s coverage of celeb sightings and red carpet style? Check it out at fashionmagazine.com/redcarpet. We’ll have full coverage of tonight’s premieres and parties tomorrow. See you then!
One of my favourite things about New York is that whatever your particular dietary preference or challenge, you can find a stylish restaurant, bakery and brunch spot, at the very least, that seems designed for you alone. On a recent visit, I found Babycakes NYC. This sweetly stylish vegan, gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free bakery (beloved by Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel) serves up light, fluffy, moist cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, brownies and macaroons. For a person who has long forsaken the joys of a chocolate cupcake with creamy vanilla frosting (not me, I’ll confess, but my fellow), it’s quite a revelation.
First: It’s tea time so have a cupcake. [