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Fashion Week in Vancouver
One great Fashion weekend and a pop culture fair

A Weekend of Theatrics
This weekend we'll be checking out Marie Antoinette's wardrobe at the ROM, indulging in goodies from Wanda's Pie in the Sky and catching a One Man Star Wars Trilogy.

Interview with Katy Perry
Earning her stripes as a touring musician, Katy Perry tells us why you should never pass out on the road.

Halloween Happenings
Celebrate the weekend with Halloween and laughter

Finding the Perfect Costume
Since there’s only one week left before Halloween, we’re on a mission to get a costume, and scare ourselves silly.

House of Horrors
A delicious blend of Halloween scares and good food

After Dark Film Fest
We're already thinking ahead to this weekend, because it's going to be a good one.

Costume Hunting
Here's some places with great selections for costumes

Fright Night
Fun and Scary Nights ahead!

Enter Elise Estrada
Though she is only 21, Elise has built up quite the resume touring and singing with celebrities like 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, Rihanna and Enrique Iglesias.

Good food and outdoor fun
Our weekend starts with brunch at the Only Cafe, moves on to a hike along the Don Valley Trail and wraps up with the Chinese Lantern Festival.

A Frightful Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of scares and harvests!

WHO IS JOEY O'NEIL?
“Just Joey.” That’s the answer I received when I asked the elusive Joey O'Neil, daughter of Canadian fashion icon, Jeanne Beker, to describe herself.

Weekend Around Town
Bundle up and head outdoors!

Cute Is What We Aim For
Sharlotte Lawrence caught up with the Cuties before their Toronto performance at the Molson Amphitheatre.

A weekend of Art
This weekend we are artistes. Or at least artiste appreciators, given our grade-point-sinking performance in our last art class. We’ll be starting the whole appreciation thing at the very swishy Toronto International Art Fair, followed by Scotiabank Nuit Blanche and then we'll wrap it all up with a bit at El Sol Mexican Art Café.

Enter Elise Estrada
The young pop starlet started out in a unique way gaining fame by representing Canada in Pinoy Pop Superstar [an Asian styled American Idol].

Jack’s Mannequin
A few hours before their performance at The Kool Haus in Toronto, Andrew caught up with Sharlotte Lawrence to chat about the new record.

Custard Tarts, The Clothing Show and The Word on the Street
This weekend we'll be hunting for the perfect custard tart, checking out The Clothing Show and wandering The Word on the Street at Queen's Park.

Hello, Montana!
The extremely talented actress, singer and dancer has an astonishing resume that most people twice her age could only dream of.

The Look Issue
Vervegirl’s latest issue is out – pick it up today!

TIFF TAKES TORONTO
Toronto's International Film Festival is always a whirlwind, and this year was no different. Actress and Vervegirl correspondent Katie Boland stars in T.I.F.F special selection, Atom Egoyan's Adoration, and got an inside look at all the glitz and glamour!

Kick Hunger, Toronto (new music) Marathon, Brunch at the Dakota Tavern
This weekend we’ll be cheering on William Giummarra who’ll be attempting to juggle for 24 hours, all in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record and (more importantly) raise funds for the charity Kick Hunger. Plus we'll be exploring new music at the Toronto (new music) Marathon and brunching at the Dakota Tavern.

Hey Ocean! CD Review
Hey Ocean! is an infectiously quirky quartet originally from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Weekend with the GIrls!
From Chick Flicks to Flea Markets!

Dangerous Dan's, Queen West Art Crawl and the Toronto Urban Film Festival
Something about impending cool weather sends us rushing back to greasy, yummy, comfort foods. Which is why we’re planning a seriously decadent outing to the legendary Dangerous Dan's, followed a walk along the Queen West Art Crawl and a few short flicks at the Toronto Urban Film Festival.

Bata Shoe Museum & Footwear
Toronto’s most unique museum, the Bata Shoe Museum is packed with seriously interesting displays of footwear throughout history. We suggest packing your student I.D. and checking out the On Pointe exhibit, offering up pointe shoes dating back to the early 20th century and showing how changes in the shoes have pushed the boundaries of what dancers can do.

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW LEAH MILLER?
The host of the hotly anticipated new series So You Think You Can Dance Canada sat down with Priya Panda to chat about love, life and the perils of live TV.

Fiestas in the Moonlight
This weekend is all about celebrations!

Leah Miller’s Picks
The MuchMusic VJ dishes on her favorite things.

Toronto International Film Festival, Virgin Festival & Ginger
With the Toronto International Film Festival AND the Virgin Festival on, this could be one of the busiest and best weekends of the year!

IN HER SHOES
Shenae Grimes dishes about her big move stateside.

Soapbox Derbies & Fringe Fests
A weekend to close the summer!

Much Music VJ Leah Miller
Leah talks about managing her busy schedule in the September issue of Vervegirl

Andrea's Picks
Degrassi: Next Generation star, Andrea Lewis shares her favorite Toronto hotspots

Interview with Thriving Ivory
Sharlotte Lawrence met up with the guys to chat about their self-titled debut album

Distillery Visual Arts Show, Toronto Urban Music Festival, Dream in High Park
This weekend we’ll be fueling up for our adventures (which include the Distillery District Visual Arts Show, the Toronto Urban Music Festival and Dream in High Park) at Soma chocolates in the Distillery District.

Late night Shopping
Relax with some shopping and baseball!

Interview with Degrassi star Andrea Lewis
VG gets the lowdown on her album, movie career and everything in-between.

Olympic Spotlight: Karen Cockburn
Try this in your backyard and you’ll probably break your neck. We’re talking about trampoline gymnastics, and in particular we’ve talking about Karen Cockburn and the amazing stuff she does on that incredibly spring-y surface.

Multicultural festivities
This weekend we're fueling up at Johny Banana then spending the day at The Ex and the evening checking out the Toronto Chinese Lantern Festival at Ontario Place.

Interview with Hip-hop Artist Masia One
Carina Oliveira sits down with Masia to discuss style

Langley International Festival and Kiss of Africa Dance and Fashion show
Check out some new things this weekend!

Happy Birthday, Madonna!
Sending Birthday Wishes To This Legendary Singer

Vervegirl Exclusive: Nina Dobrev
Vervegirl chats with Nina Dobrev star of American Mall, a MuchExclusive Movie.

Interview with Girlicious
Vervegirl's, Paulina Perzynska gets the dirt on friendships and fame from the girls.

MuchMusic & MuchMoreMusic August Hot Picks
Show descriptions

August Hot Picks
Here's what to expect this month on MuchMusic & MuchMoreMusic

The Jabbawockeez - part 2
Vervegirl gets a moment with the winners of America’s Best Dance Crew.

Up Coming Festivals
Enjoy some rides and music!

Blackouts, Films and Spicy Foods
To mark the occasion, an organization called Blackout Day Challenge is inviting Ontarians to power down, in one way or another. Assuming folks turn the power back on for the rest of the weekend, there’s also Filmi, the South Asian Film Festival, and the Hot 'n' Spicy Toronto Festival.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
If you've seen the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movie and read the books, you're probably a devoted fan waiting for the release of the second movie this week.

Mountain Bikes & Festivals
Where’s a great place to watch some sports and meet tons of people?

VG Gets Curious about DANNY FERNANDES!
Priya Panda gets the scoop on being Shawn Desman’s little brother, working with Juelz Santana and finding out he was already famous in Europe

Souvlaki, Sweet Treats & Swimming
Spinach pie! Souvlaki! Spanakopita! We’re on the hunt this weekend for all of the above, plus Thai, Indian and Cuban goodies, shopping, live music and more at the Krinos Taste of the Danforth street festival.

Osheaga 2008, Salsa in the park and La Gaudriole
As you’ve probably noticed by now, Montreal is really big on music events and festivals! We’ve got yet another cool one coming this weekend, some salsa in the park (the dance) and a new spot for Sunday brunch for you to try out.

Rainy Day Activities
With this weekend scheduled to be a wet one, we thought we would check out some great things to do indoors.

Vancouver Pride Parade 2008
One of the funnest events of the summer!

Stingrays, Sandwiches and Island Soul
We’re now waist-deep into the best season of the year (in our humble, heat-loving opinion). So this weekend we thought a little salute to the sun and the water might be appropriate. Which is why we're heading to the zoo to chill with some stingrays, grabbing a Jamaican meal to go at Ackee Tree and hitting Island Soul at Harbourfront Centre.

Stars in Our Eyes at York U Observatory
If you're feeling romantic, you might want to check out the Observatory at York University on a clear Wednesday night to gaze into outerspace and get a free astronomy lesson to boot.

Interview with Alyson Stoner pt2
Alyson Stoner is a triple-threat dancer, actress and songwriter – and she’s only 14 years old!

Interview with Alyson Stoner
Alyson Stoner is a triple-threat dancer, actress and songwriter – and she’s only 14 years old!

Wakestock and Jazz Fest
Oh, we're going to need some energy this weekend. So the first stop will the Wild Thing Café for homemade, organic gelato on our way to Wakestock and the Beaches Jazz Fest.

Summer Theatre: As We Like It
Every year we treat ourselves to a night at the Canopy Theatre Company’s outdoor summer production, and this year is no exception.

Honey Jam Media Launch
Finalist showcased at Roots on Bloor St. Check out the video

Honey Jam - Sarah Melody
There’s no doubt that this pop rocker is full of great melody and rhythm.

Honey Jam - Soren
Soren's soothing voice and music are said to resemble the talented Erykah Badu.

Honey Jam - Cookie Couture
These five designer divas combine their individual talents to create a quintet of hip-hop and R&B style.

Summer Activities
Ten ways to savour summer

The Drake, The Tunes, and The Culture
This weekend is all about indulgences: Summerlicious, CD shopping at Rotate This and some time spent dancing, shopping and eating at Festival Bana Y’Afrique.

Wireless Festival. London, UK
The Brits Know How To Put On A Show

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and the Fringe Festival
Summer makes us feel all artsy. So it’s good that the weekend’s to-do list will -- including the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and the Fringe Festival -- offer loads of inspiration.

National Gaming Tour
Vervegirls it's your chance to play. The Amp Energy Pro Team is searching for the Next Professional Gamer... don't be shy, show off your gaming skills.

Weekend Plans: Summerlicious,
Every year, Summerlicious -- Toronto’s delicious and affordable foodie fest – brings a whole new world of restaurants within the reach of our budget.

Pride Parade/Ribfest/Waterfront Trail
It just wouldn’t be summer in Toronto without a festival (or five) every weekend! Which is why we'll be taking part in Ribfest and Pride this weekend, with an inline skating break along the Waterfront Trail.

An Inconvenient Musical
We’re all dedicated to recycling, reducing and reusing these days. But sometimes even the most die-hard eco-warrior needs a little break from sorting the glass from the paper. That's where An Inconvenient Musical comes in.

Kate Somers
Since grabbing the coveted runner-up spot in the 2007 Ford Supermodel of the World competition, Kate Somers has propelled straight to the top of the modelling world, captivating nearly everyone along the way.

Foodie Tour of China, India and France
We’ve been staying hungry all week, getting prepped for this weekend’s big world tour for our taste buds. We'll be hitting the Telus Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, the Indian Bazaar and the French celebration Sensoria in Dundas Square.

MMVA
Wanna go to the MMVAs??

NXNE: TED LEO'S FREE SHOW
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists play a freebie open-air concert this Friday at Yonge & Dundas square.

Pin-up Party Girls!
For an amazing night in, go retro and take a tip from the most enduring beauties in history.

The Next Big Thing: Livvi Franc
Working with managers, producers, and songwriters to get her music career going. Priya Panda catches up with an artist on the rise.

Editor’s Dish
It’s our Glamour issue! And while it ain’t always glamourous putting the pages together— at times it’s agonizing deciding what y’all want—we hope you feel enlightened, inspired and informed… oh yes, and just a little more glam.

The glam life of...Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen
As we’re led through a maze of corridors at Toronto’s SOHO hotel, our curiosity builds as my editor and I are told that we’re to interview the girls separately...

Valerie Tian - Ready for her Close-up!
Canadian actress Valerie Tian tells us what it’s like to work in the big leagues.

Cultural Chameleon
For Hannah Simone, music and laughter is a universal language

Write On
In our April issue, we ran our first poetry contest. We received close to 100 awesome entries and choosing the winners was no easy task. But we managed to pick three talented winners who scored a $50 gift certificate from Indigo Books & Music Inc.!

Word up!
For each word, pick the definition you think is correct, then read on to find out how

Vervegirl on the D-L


Motorola Raise Your Voice™ 4 Change
Melissa Martin tell us about the RYV tour and contest!

Get Wired for Prom with Rogers
How can you make the most out of your once-in-a- lifetime Prom? Get Wired!

This Weekend
We're spending Saturday noshing at Casa Del Gelato!

THIS WEEKEND: VIRGIN FEST, CLAFOUTI, LUMINATO
Calendar schmalendar. We say it’s officially summer when you can head to Toronto Island for the (nearly) annual Virgin Festival (Saturday, June 7).

STREET KIDS INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR
Tomorrow (May 29), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. you’ll find a very cool option to beat the usual lunch routine. Street Kids International – a non-profit agency that helps give street kids choices, skills and opportunities – will host its first annual “Food for Futures” event.

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS: HONEY JAM AUDITIONS JUNE 8
If you’ve got what it takes to belt out a tune on stage, here’s your big chance. On Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at The Mod Club (722 College St.), you can audition to take part in the 2008 Honey Jam talent showcase (Vervegirl is a proud sponsor!).

WEEKEND PLANS: WONDERLAND, DOORS OPEN, DRIVE-IN
This weekend, it’s more about “when will I sleep?!” than “what should I do?”. Consider Paramount Canada's Wonderland, Doors Open Toronto and Polson Pier's drive-in.

WEEKEND PLANS: CHIPPY'S, SOUNDSCAPES, DRUMMING
Our perfect weekend goes something like this: Chill. Eat. Enjoy some music. Repeat. It all starts with a little upscale comfort food at Chippy’s Fish and Chips, followed by shopping at Soundscapes and then a trip to the second annual Cool Drummings International Percussion Festival at the Distillery District.

TONIGHT: PANIC(!)
So they dropped the exclamation point from their name. We’re still pretty excited that Panic at the Disco will gracing the stage of the Sound Academy (11 Polson Pier) for an all-ages show tonight ($36.50, 416-870-8000).

Miley Cyrus Controversy
A recent photoshoot for Vanity Fair has Miley on eveyone’s lips.

MTV Canada's The Hills After Show
Blessed with the gift of gab and a style all their own, they make a truly striking pair. One gets the sense they are like family to one another and that gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Priya Panda caught up with the hosts of The Hills After Show to speak about life after prom.


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