June 5: Lava lamp lover

Toronto’s entertainment scene can be overwhelming. This weekend, the city is host to the Riverdale Art Walk, the Blues Festival, the Short Film Festival, to name but a few. In the end, I do the easy thing and skip all of the above. Instead, I revisit Ontario Place prior to its impending closure and renovations. On its grounds is the first IMAX theatre. I admit I am fascinated by 1960’s fashion and architecture: lava lamps, modular furniture, miniskirts and boots, Moshe Safdie's Habitat, Buckminster Fuller. I like the futuristic vision displayed during this era. I was disappointed when the Expo ’67 lighting fixtures were changed to more functional lamps. I loathe to think what unique 60’s features will disappear with the Ontario Place renovations.