Stories usually told in the dark, behind the hand and over a drink
It's either amazing chutzpah or suicidal hubris, but a group of magazine writers and editors are going to spill some secrets at the Drake Hotel Underground in Toronto on Wednesday, June 20 at 9 p.m. Cost $5.25.
It's said that the following will reveal unpublished gossip and innuendo and instances of self-censorship and frustration with editors and producers. "These are stories usually told privately, between journalists, and over drinks." says the notice about the event, which features:
It's said that the following will reveal unpublished gossip and innuendo and instances of self-censorship and frustration with editors and producers. "These are stories usually told privately, between journalists, and over drinks." says the notice about the event, which features:
- Derek Finkle on Toro Magazine's bullfight with the Globe and Mail
- Richard Goddard on booking the CBC's most difficult radio guest
- Chris Randle on his "sexiest experiences in journalism"
- Bill Shields (late of Masthead magazine) "burns whatever bridges he hasn't already"
- Jay Teitel on the many deaths of Saturday Night.
- Antonia Zerbisias on the end of media criticism (along with the end of her Toronto Star media criticism column)
- hosted by Jesse Brown
posted by D. B. Scott at
3:50 pm
3 Comments:
Sounds like the only thing missing is a disgruntled editor or three from the Walrus.
There should be an open mic. After a few drinks, I'd certainly be on stage telling a tale or two.
I'll watch it on You Tube on the 21st...
choose your PUBLIC battles wisely...
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