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November 13, 2023

In today’s edition of This City: a maximalist Greektown apartment with over 200 disco balls, a look back at the Scotiabank Giller Prize’s greatest moments, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage.

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DIY Makeover

When Luna Lindsay moved into her two-bedroom Greektown apartment five years ago, the place was lifeless. So, a few years later, she committed to a full DIY glamification. The final result is the Pastel Palace: an energetic, maximalist space brimming with one-of-a-kind pieces and disco paraphernalia. “I’d describe my home aesthetic as peak dopamine decor,” says Lindsay. Here’s a peek inside.

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thirty years, 30 photos

Tonight, the Scotiabank Giller Prize—Canada’s most prestigious literary honour—marks its 30th anniversary at the Four Seasons. This year’s jury plowed through 145 books, whittling the list down to five finalists: Sarah Bernstein, Eleanor Catton, Kevin Chong, Dionne Irving and C.S. Richardson. Ahead of the night’s festivities, a look back at some of the Giller’s finest moments.

What to read, watch and listen to in November

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A hometown hero’s latest album

Toronto’s Noah Reid is best known for playing Dan Levy’s sweet boyfriend, Patrick, in Schitt’s Creek. Now, he’s in the midst of a world tour to promote his 2022 album, Adjustments (after a pandemic delay), and he’s making a pit stop in his hometown. Expect a lineup of locally flavoured tracks like “Another Fuckin Condo,” in which Reid pledges allegiance to his city—despite how much it’s changed. Nov. 30, Danforth Music Hall

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