A five-year program renewal allows The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute to curate top international fashion designers. How does creativity survive a pandemic? In a discipline that requires human engagement and the stimulation brought forth from social activity, what impact does “social distancing” and staying home have on the creative process, particularly for those involved in …
From U.S. Marine Corps to lawyer to actor and director, Scott Pryor is someone with a story to tell. His latest, Tulsa, is a tale of hope and redemption, and one he believes we need in the grips of a pandemic. As a kid, Scott Pryor watched Stanley Kubrick’s movie, Full Metal Jacket. It’s a …
With movie theatres closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood is trying its best to still entertain us while we stay at home, with new releases planned for various platforms. One of the most popular recent releases was Capone, which went straight to Video on Demand last month. [display_ad] Starring Tom Hardy as America’s most notorious …
In the wake of widespread civil unrest in the United States in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd — an unarmed Black man in Minneapolis — perhaps the main element missing in the country has been calm, measured leadership. And, once again, Barack Obama has stepped up to fill the void. [display_ad] …
One of the business sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the global luxury retail market, as the word “essential” has taken on more meaning and value to consumers who are watching every penny they spend. The latest evidence is the May 7 announcement by Neiman Marcus Group that it is filing for …
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, and how you became an artist and a florist. I grew up on Madeira Island, Portugal, and moved to Canada in 1989 with my family. I fell into the flower industry by accident, helping a flower shop with cleaning stock and any daily tasks that were needed. I …
