At his first rehearsal with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra last February, Gustavo Gimeno knew it was also an audition.

Listeners to JAZZ.FM91 are dismayed by on-air changes at Canadas only all-jazz radio station, as well as news of allegations of misconduct and mismanagement against former CEO and president Ross Porter and board members.

Alexandra MacDonald performs the role of Princess Aurora for the first time ever in the National Ballet's current production, considered the most technically challenging role in classical ballet, following artistic director Karen Kain's footsteps, whose international career was launched by this role 46 years ago.

Hart House hosts an all-night event that invites sleepless Torontonians to come for talks about sleep and insomnia, bedrooms as work stations and the collapse of normal work hours - part of a global event, called 'Night of Ideas'.

The Bollywood epic Padmaavat, which sparked violent protests in northern Indias Rajasthan region, is expected to open across the GTA Friday.

A project to help street-involved people in Ottawa cut back on smoking is coming to Toronto.

Thousands of people are queuing online to get a ticket for AGO's exhibit of'Infinity Mirrors' by 88-year-old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. But critics say the AGO may be missing an opportunity to introduce a flood of gallery newcomers to Canadian artists whose work isnt the stuff of selfies and line-ups.