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october in november
the goods
Further plumping up the boutique scene along McDermot Ave.—which now includes Commonwealth Blend and Katch 22—is October, which opened, as fate would have it, on Oct. 12.
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clutching
the goods
clutchThe diminutive Olsen twins vamped it and now the oversized bag is a wardrobe staple. But don’t turn your back on the clutch. While it will force you to pare back your essential items, the clutch is more than just a purse, it’s a functional accessory.
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Cosmetics & Fragrances
the goods
cosmeticsLaunched in San Francisco nearly 30 years ago, Benefit is thoroughly modern, marketing to the young urban woman who can’t resist cute packaging and clever product names. “Gee…That Was Quick” makeup remover, “That Gal” brightening face primer, and a creamy, creaseless shadow in shades like “skinny jeans” and “my date’s brother” are favourites. Thankfully you can now buy the whole Benefit line at the Beauty Boutique at Shoppers Drug Mart in Portage Place.
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history lesson
skyline
history lessonFor more than 20 years, the greying brick Metropolitan Theatre has been shuttered to public eyes—leaving the building’s true grandeur well-hidden inside. With CanadInns’ recent promise to restore the relic into a rock resto-bar, The Met has rejoined the conversation. Whether you’re pro-Hard Rock or not, refurbishing the last standing of the great luxury theatres in the city, in whatever way, can only be a good thing.
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coming attraction
skyline
coming attractionAfter years of buzz, we can expect to hear a groundbreaking announcement about the $265 million Canadian Museum for Human Rights sometime this year. The cityscape won’t change overnight—the museum’s director of communications, Kim Jasper, can’t identify a construction start date, but she plans for a 2011 opening after a four-year engineering and building process.
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edutain them
child's play
Stumped over what to do with the kids during two long months of summer holidays? Keep their minds active with camps that are close to work:
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just for kids
child's play
July 20 For mini-wizards and witches ages 8-12 An Evening at Hogwarts should be in the cards. The Manitoba Children’s Museum hosts a late-night launch of the latest Potter tome, including an evening of games, activities and a personalized wand to take home.
924.4000, www.childrensmuseum.com
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toy wonder - toad hall toys
child's play
toy-wonderDespite today’s character - crazed kids, Toad Hall Toys has even small suburban strip-mallers converted in seconds. Kari England, manager and second generation Toad, says the Exchange is a perfect match for the 30-year-old shop: “The buildings are unique, the businesses have personality, and it is an area like no other. We are a destination store, and what better place to locate than in a destination area.”
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