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• EVE ENSLER: Playwright, activist, and author of The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler makes a rare appearance to launch her new book, In The Body of the World, her hugely acclaimed and awaited memoir.
• KOBO TOWN: Canadian calypso band Kobo Town got rave reviews in the UK, and now the Toronto band with Trinidadian roots is coming to the CANADA AMSoundstage
• BUYING AND SELLING: Real estate expert, Sandra Rinomato, discusses what to do when someone finds the perfect home before their existing property.
Tuesday, May 14
• THE RETURN OF CHRIS HADFIELD: Chris Hadfield returns from the International Space Station on Monday night. Bev attends a viewing party inside the Canadian Space Agency where she speaks with two Canadian astronauts about the future of the space mission and Hadfield’s amazing contribution.
• BATHING SUIT BUYING TIPS: An expert from La Vie En Rose stops byCANADA AM to share tips on finding the best bathing suit for anybody.
• FROZEN YOGURT: CANADA AM investigates the revived “froyo” trend and taste-tests some great frozen yogurt concoctions with froyo mixologist Carlos Campo.
Wednesday, May 15
• JUSTIN HINES: Singer-songwriter Justin Hines returns to CANADA AM to perform a song from his new album How We Fly, and talks about his unique campaign through Pedgemusic.com.
• PERENNIALS: CANADA AM’s gardening expert, Mark Cullen talks planting perennials and how to keep the prized plant in tip-top shape through the summer.
• ESCAPE FROM CAMP 14: CANADA AM talks with Blaine Harden, author ofEscape from Camp 14. Harden tells the true story of one man’s escape from North Korea’s largest and toughest prison camp.
Thursday, May 16
• PATIO LANTERNS: CANADA AM décor expert Karl Lohnes shares all the lighting options available for outdoor space to make the perfect patio.
• SUMMER WHITES: Niagara Wine expert Del Rollo drops by with white wine suggestions from Ontario’s most popular grape, Chardonnay; and gives tips on how to find a white that’s right for any taste buds.
Friday, May 17
• FROM BORING TO BASH: Outdoor entertaining expert Andrew Bockner offers tips on throwing the ultimate outdoor party, including: music solutions, outdoor pizza ovens, rolling-teak bar carts, and more.
• STAR TREK: CANADA AM’s film expert Richard Crouse reviews the latest Star Trek film of the franchise: Star Trek Into Darkness.
• JOSHUA RADIN: The singer-songwriter who brought Ellen and Portia Rossi to tears at their wedding performs a song on the CANADA AM Soundstage from his new album Wax Wings.