Ask Rob Howell about his schedule for the next while and he simply laughs. “I’ve just drawn a line straight through my calendar from now until the evening of March 23rd.” That’s when The Lord of the Rings officially opens at the Princess of Wales Theatre and Howell is the man in charge of designing all the sets, props and costumes that will bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s world of elves, wizards and hobbits onto the Toronto stage. [More]

Tiffany writes: World without Sundays, who’s cover of “Where There’s a Whip” is heard on the new Ringers DVD, is performing this upcoming Friday, December 2nd at the Roxy! For a discounted ticket, send an email to listserv@worldwithoutsundays.com with your first and last name, or check the band out here and leave a message there! πŸ™‚ Doors open at 8pm, and the band goes on at 11pm.