Arts

From mysteries to memoirs, our annual review of new books by local authors and illustrators has you covered for gifts for others – and yourself.

From his new book Butterfly Beautifly Beautiful, a poem by Inglewood poet Paul Leet Aird about a remarkable encounter with a migrating owl.

Our annual review of recordings by local musicians taps into a collaborative music scene that has stayed busy despite a pandemic keeping many apart.

Introducing three of the creative people – Tracey Fockler, Scott Bruyea and Tony Reynolds – behind the winter issue.

“Moody skies are one of my favourites. There’s so much going on, so much color.”

Where to shop, craft, donate this season.

There is a lot of waiting around with mushrooms, just like there is in the military or the theatre or government roadwork.

This Orangeville weaver expanded her repertoire by making an outdoor sport of dyeing silk scarves in the snow.

Cozy knits, chic home upgrades and handcrafted kid presents.

Jane Ohland Cameron’s colourful Muppet-like puppets set loose the creative imagination of kids and adults with developmental disabilities.

Michelle Grierson’s compelling first novel is a fluid mix of myth, magic and the power of “blood memory.”

Orangeville painter Steve Volpe plucks inspiration from everyday experiences then quickly bends it to create a fresh visual narrative on canvas.