Monthly Archives: January 2007

It would be a shame if Jhayne lost the $10,000 deposit….

Her business plan has the venue reopening by mid-February as a cinema, followed by a live-music, dance, cabaret and theatre venue as the building’s infrastructure is improved. Visual art will be showcased in the foyer, and podcasts and streaming video … Continue reading

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Face Facts

Here’s an ongoing project I’m doing. Mostly for art reference, also just because I think it’s neat. A. Set up lights and don’t forget to charge digital camera! B. Invite friend over C. Take photos of friend’s face from all … Continue reading

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Squiddy Goodness

“Deep Australia” will search for the elusive giant squid that can grow to 20 meters, as well as pygmy blue whales and big sharks that are known to live in the deep ocean.

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Fuguzi is a Time Machine

I decided to burn all my Fugazi CDs to iTunes today, and listening to Repeater really took me back to the time I was working at the TransCanada Waterslides in Chilliwack/Popkum. And since it’s a new year, and I just … Continue reading

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My New Year’s Resolution: To See All These Movies

Spider-Man 3. I don’t care for Kirsten Dunst, so it should be interesting to see a different romantic interest in this film. I think Sandman is a decent choice for the bad guy – but I hope they get to … Continue reading

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2006 in Review the Toren Way

Some interesting personal numbers from 2006 Girlfriends Gained: 1 Girlfriends Lost: 1 (not in that order) Thickets shows played: 4 Thickets shows played with NOMEANSNO: 1 Mandarin classes attended: 11 Mandarin phrases remembered: I’ll get back to you on that… … Continue reading

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Unconfirmed Rocking

It’s not confirmed, but mark January 20 down on your calendar for a possible show of The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets with The Hanson Brothers at the ANZA Club. Also – wow! Check out the movie schedule today on … Continue reading

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Rocket Robin Hood – Bringing Us All Closer Together

Here’s a nice email I got today:                Dear Toren,                 Hi.  Happy Holidays!!!  I just want to thank you so much for the episodes of Rocket Robin Hood I got from you this year.  I really love the show.  I know … Continue reading

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