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My Experience with HEMA Part 2: HISTORY AND TECHNIQUES OF HEMA

by Ralph

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On Becoming Queen Amidala : An Example of Creating a Hyper Detailed Star Wars Cosplay

On Becoming Queen Amidala : An Example of Creating a Hyper Detailed Star Wars Cosplay

by Amanda DelaCruz 

As we walked into the convention area...I had people in my periphery talking and pointing excitedly. Before a minute passed I had  convention goers asking for a picture with the Queen. I've never had so many pictures of me taken in one day. I actually started to feel like royalty.

[Exhibition Review] Doors Without Keys by Abbas Kiarostami at Toronto's Aga Khan Museum @AgaKhanMuseum

[Exhibition Review] Doors Without Keys by Abbas Kiarostami at Toronto's Aga Khan Museum @AgaKhanMuseum

by Amanda DelaCruz

The frame of your experiences and outlook on life are what will dictate what you take away from the wonderful textures and nuances of Doors Without Keys. No written placard could do that for you.

Culture Toronto's #perpetuallysingle explores speed dating at Fan Expo

Culture Toronto's #perpetuallysingle explores speed dating at Fan Expo

by Sheba Arifullah 

It was a great way to get out of my comfort zone and to try something I had never done. It was my little adventure, and nice to see the kinds of guys that were out there. I guess we're all just trying to find that one person who helps make us a better person than we were yesterday. 

A Fond Farewell to Alex Anthopolous

A Fond Farewell to Alex Anthopolous

by Garnet Nagato

Now that the dénouement of the Blue Jays season is past us, we – the fan base – have received another kick in the crotch in the form of Alex Anthopolous departing from the team.

Culture Toronto and #perpetuallysingle react to the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer

Culture Toronto and #perpetuallysingle react to the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer

by Sheba Arifullah

Amongst all of the recent hullabaloo in Toronto (bat flips, Trudeau, Drake), the Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens trailer was released. So many questions... 

 

Being Dapper in the 21st Century: #perpetuallysingle and Culture Toronto's guide to The @GentlemensExpo

Being Dapper in the 21st Century: #perpetuallysingle and Culture Toronto's guide to The @GentlemensExpo

by Sheba Arifullah

...Now, being a woman (in case you did not get that), I thought that perhaps I would not fit in, or would feel uncomfortable being at an expo catered to men...

Adventures of the #perpetuallysingle: CN Tower Edgewalk with @CultureToronto

Adventures of the #perpetuallysingle: CN Tower Edgewalk with @CultureToronto

by Sheba Arifullah

/ I quickly learned that it is not possible to dangle over the side like a rag doll, but that did not stop my imagination from convincing me otherwise.  

Achieving Growth Conversion Rate Optimization with Philip La from @Figure1 at @BitmakerLabs #money - Culture Toronto

Achieving Growth Conversion Rate Optimization with Philip La from @Figure1 at @BitmakerLabs #money - Culture Toronto

by Phil Reiter

Growth is marketing, Philip La explains, but it’s “more about process” than the direct sell. And, Philip, as the User Growth Manager at figure1 – effectively Facebook or Instagram for healthcare professionals –, knows more than a thing or two about Growth.

 

@AtomicLollipop 2015: The 90’s All Grown Up with Culture Toronto #geek

@AtomicLollipop 2015: The 90’s All Grown Up with Culture Toronto #geek

by Culture Toronto Team

If you could look at this event with respect to the other big anime/cosplay events in TO, Atomic Lollipop is a lot like the rebellious little sibling in the family; slightly less popular with less experience, yet more willing to do crazy things, make mistakes and potentially die in a glorious James Dean-esque explosion.

#perpetuallysingle with Culture Toronto

#perpetuallysingle with Culture Toronto

by Sheba Arifullah

“Why don’t you get married?”

“Why don’t you find anyone?  You know so many people?”

“Aren’t you looking?”

“What about that guy?” (this is pretty much directed to any breathing male)

[BOOK REVIEW] The Night Circus by @erinmorgenstern with Culture Toronto

[BOOK REVIEW] The Night Circus by @erinmorgenstern with Culture Toronto

by Amanda DelaCruz

I devour books, but this is a novel that made me read slowly. I tried to savour every paragraph and take in every moment, and when I finished, I read it again. 

 

Wunderbar! Das ist Uber -- Drinking the Kool-Aid with @Uber's @LucSamuels @BitmakerLabs

Wunderbar! Das ist Uber -- Drinking the Kool-Aid with @Uber's @LucSamuels @BitmakerLabs

By Phil Reiter

With Uber's launch of their car pooling service this week amidst Pan Am insanity, the company's never had so much attention. Bitmaker Labs invites Culture Toronto to meet Uber's senior marketer at their home base.

[Interview] How Toronto girls got celebs like @Beyonce to use their product: That @VelourLashes hustle with Culture Toronto!

[Interview] How Toronto girls got celebs like @Beyonce to use their product: That @VelourLashes hustle with Culture Toronto!

with Sherif Badr and the creators of Velour Lashes 

The Velour Lashes story is one about team work, a dream, the hustle to travel the world to push a product and wielding the power of social media. #BeyonceUsesIt

Traveling to Dorne from @GameofThrones; Fighting pits, water gardens, Volantis and more with Culture Toronto!

Traveling to Dorne from @GameofThrones; Fighting pits, water gardens, Volantis and more with Culture Toronto!

by Darren Bachan

A stunning photo journal of one of Game of Thrones' most beautiful shooting locations accompanied by insider  knowledge and lore. Step into the mind of GOT directors with a true fan!

[Video] @LeagueOfLegends, Mega Man, 5th Element, and Attack on Titan Cosplays with Culture Toronto!

[Video] @LeagueOfLegends, Mega Man, 5th Element, and Attack on Titan Cosplays with Culture Toronto!

by Sherif Badr

Anime North was flooded this year with epic League Of Legends cosplays. We saw some outstanding megamen, Attack on Titan ferrets, one Diva Plavalaguna (5th element) that you just couldn't miss, and a Rick Grimes that made our day.

This @E3, Square Enix Saves Sony (Again): FFVII, Doom, Kingdom Hearts, Mario Maker and VR with Culture Toronto

This @E3, Square Enix Saves Sony (Again): FFVII, Doom, Kingdom Hearts, Mario Maker and VR with Culture Toronto

by Garnet Nagato

At E3, a spectacle of new electronic things, it was the recruitment of the old that drew the most attention. After much fan harassment Square Enix has announced the remake of Final Fantasy VII, a seminal piece in the canon of video game history (Like Doom, which was also announced). 

Hate Speech Or Free Speech? The Action Bronson debate with Culture Toronto

Hate Speech Or Free Speech? The Action Bronson debate with Culture Toronto

by Jasmine Williams

The controversy is an example of an archetypal debate. Which offensive acts qualify as freedom of expression, and which fall under the category of hate speech?

[INTERVIEW] with #MILLIEMAROTTA - ILLUSTRATOR OF ADULT COLOURING BOOKS with Culture Toronto and @SterlingBooks

[INTERVIEW] with #MILLIEMAROTTA - ILLUSTRATOR OF ADULT COLOURING BOOKS with Culture Toronto and @SterlingBooks

With Amanda DelaCruz

"The idea with Animal Kingdom was to create a beautiful book which people would enjoy colouring as much as I enjoyed putting together. Something people would love to look at and want to show others and which once finished they would want to keep afterwards." - Millie

Here's @MarkForwardd, @MattBaram and @gracelynnkung Talking @naardfilm, #Acting and "Making It" With Culture Toronto!

Here's @MarkForwardd, @MattBaram and @gracelynnkung Talking @naardfilm, #Acting and "Making It" With Culture Toronto!

With Sherif Badr

This is a movie about coincidence where two men with the same name will make you question your beliefs.