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CURTAIN CALL

FemFest 2019 kicks off in Winnipeg on

September 14, showcasing the talents of

emerging Canadian female playwrights

and performers. Our fave part? The festi-

val’s annual Bake-Off challenge, in which

writers are given eight hours and a “list of

ingredients” to come up with a concept for

a brand-new show.

MUST-HAVE MEMOIR

You’ll feel even closer (get

it?) to Canadian indie-pop

icons Tegan and Sara after

reading their memoir,

High School. It details their

formative years in Calgary

and touches on first loves,

sexuality and identity.

The twins write openly in

alternating chapters, offering

a moving glimpse into

who they were before they

became beloved performers.

GREEN ROOM

This fall, keep the summer-garden vibe go-

ing indoors with Small Hours Workshop’s

minimalist plant hangers. Toronto-based

designer Jenny Lien handcrafts each

holder with super-durable vegetable-tanned

leather that develops a patina over time for

a unique “I scored this at a vintage store”

look. (From $50, smallhoursworkshop.com)

GIMME GIMME MORE

With brands like Maryam Nassir Zadeh,

Y/Project and Beaufille on hand, shopping at

L’Oeuvre is like getting a peek inside the closet

of your best-dressed best friend. The recently

launched Toronto-based online store special-

izes in contemporary jewellery—everything

from crystal chokers to artful earrings—and

accessories by some of the buzziest designers

around. Get ready to be asked “Where did

you get that?” on the reg. (loeuvre.co)

TAYLOR MADE

The world’s most iconic sneaker has got-

ten an eco-friendly makeover. Converse

now has a version of its Chuck Taylor

All Star that was designed using canvas

made from recycled textiles and plas-

tics. Here’s to saving the planet, one

step at a time. (From $65, converse.ca)

ART IS EVERYWHERE

Allow us to paint you a picture of how pretty Toronto’s waterfront is going to look this month: The inaugural Toronto

Biennial of Art—organized by an almost-all-female team—launches its 72-day run on September 21 and will

feature local and international art, exhibitions and installations along Lake Ontario. Check it out before it wraps

in December—it won’t be back for another two years.