Originally written for Canada Arts Connect.
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f any day at work ever dragged unbearably, it was this day. By the time 6pm rolled around, I felt like a little kid on the last day of school, running for my bike. Pedalling never felt more like flying.
Before there could be music, there was some other love to soak up. I first went to Swirl, a local wine bar, to toast a friend’s birthday over pink wine and a cheese plate. Then, I swung by …
Originally written for Canada Arts Connect Magazine
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On the second official day of NXNE, my night got a slightly late start, as I was serving as Dani Couture’s lady date (and Canada Arts Connect’s spy) at the Trillium Book Awards reading and dinner. As soon as those proceedings drew to a close, I pedaled my bike to Yonge-Dundas square just in time to catch The Descendents. This still stands, after all is said and done, as the highlight of NXNE for me. Milo Aukerman is …
Originally written for Canada Arts Connect Magazine.
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Wednesday, June 15th
I’m a sucker with a day job. This makes NXNE an exercise in longing. I spent all the time that I was at work counting the minutes until I could be back at the festival.
As soon as humanly possible, I went to the Hyatt to pick up my press pass. I was nervous, but I shouldn’t have been. All the volunteers were immensely patient, and knew exactly what they were doing even if I …