Monthly Archives: June 2013

Harnass The Worm

Posted on June 28, 2013 by barczablog

I remember taking Psych 100 long ago as an undergrad.  Many of our lessons required us to read articles from publications such as Scientific  American.   I recall one such article concerning eidetic memory, a phenomenon popularly known as “photographic memory”.  … Continue reading →

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Reinhardt’s first and last film

Posted on June 26, 2013 by barczablog

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Director Max Reinhardt The 1935 Warner Brothers A Midsummernight’s Dream (AMSD) directed by Max Reinhardt, is one of my favourite films.  This week I will once again get the pleasure of including it in my film…

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The Birth of an Opera

Posted on June 22, 2013 by barczablog

I’m enjoying The Birth of an Opera, a fascinating book by Michael Rose. My jaw dropped at the simplicity of the concept of the work, and now I’m thoroughly hooked by the smoothness of Rose’s execution. Rose combines two very … Continue reading →

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Bridal grooming

Posted on June 21, 2013 by barczablog

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to play keyboard (organ + piano) at a wedding.  I said yes enthusiastically, even though I haven’t done this in quite awhile.  While I play the organ at my church from time … Continue reading →

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Architect, house thyself

Posted on June 20, 2013 by barczablog

University of Toronto are undertaking an ambitious building project, the new home of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.  But it’s not that it’s a tall building or a unique shape; that’s not what’s especially daring … Continue reading →

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Bronzes by Ai Weiwei in Nathan Phillips Square

Posted on June 19, 2013 by barczablog

“Press releases and announcements” are presented verbatim without comment. AGO unveils monumental bronze sculpture series by artist Ai Weiwei in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Majestic 50,000 pound sculpture installation adorns Toronto City Hall’s reflecting pool in advance of AGO summer … Continue reading →

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Cats came back

Posted on June 14, 2013 by barczablog

I’m thinking of a dark coloured t-shirt with eyes looking out of a dark background.  It’s in a child’s size, a much-loved shirt commemorating a happy memory excuse the pun of a fun show.  Now?  That child is now a mom, … Continue reading →

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Chopin: Iconosphere of Romanticism

Posted on June 13, 2013 by barczablog

You gotta love the title of the book. It’s actually CHOPIN: Iconosphere of Romanticism, emblazoned simultaneously on the cover in Polish as CHOPIN: iconosfera romantyzmu.  This is an art-book, recording an exhibit from 2010 in Warsaw, edited by Iwona Danielewicz … Continue reading →

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Pride Week LGBT Short Film Festival

Posted on June 13, 2013 by barczablog

“Press releases and announcements” are presented verbatim without comment. Canadian Media Guild’s Toronto chapter sponsors its second ‘TORONTO PRIDE WEEK LGBT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL’ TORONTO (June 12, 2013) – The Canadian Media Guild’s Toronto chapter (CMG-Toronto) is sponsoring its second … Continue reading →

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Herbivoracious

Posted on June 10, 2013 by barczablog

The clever turn of phrase “Urban Herbivore” echoes a favourite of yore.  In Belleville more than a decade ago I used to enjoy a place called “Urban Herb” whose vegan lore and hip décor made me always come back for … Continue reading →

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