This
week’s image: On the slide at Corktown Commons
CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
LOCAL EVENTS
The RPSM Songbook premiere
Last
weekend, the Choir from the Regent Park School of Music unveiled its Songbook –
a compilation of nine works by prominent Canadian composers. These works were written specifically
for five pairs of the Choir’s voice and piano students. Lyrics were written earlier by RPSM
students in a lyric-writing contest.
The Choir performed on Friday at the Canadian Music Centre and again on
Saturday at Harbourfront.
These
kids can really sing. Check out
this video showing them perform O Canada with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at
the opening of Regent Park.
Don’t
forget - Moss Park hockey
Streetscapes
in bloom
Three
local gardens have been nominated for the 2014 Streetscapes in Bloom
award. It’s an annual presentation
by the Cabbagetown Preservation Association to honour local gardeners who have
enhanced their street frontages.
Keep your eye on these three locations as the season progresses – in
September, one will be the winner:
62 Amelia Street, 141 Amelia Street and 266 Carlton Street.
Transparency
on the waterfront
Waterfront
Toronto has just published its July newsletter. As was widely reported a while ago, City of Toronto Mayor
Rob Ford and Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong each had a bunch of gripes about
expenses and transparency with the waterfront developments. The waterfront has a big potential
impact on our neighbourhood and so these complaints were important for us. Waterfront Toronto has explained its policies in its July newsletter which you can see here.
Waterfront
updates
The
newsletter also gives reports on several waterfront developments close to us:
the Canary District that will first serve as the Pan Am Games village, River
City, Bayside and Queens Quay. For those who struggle on a bike at Queen’s
Quay, there’s a map and explanation about cycling detours through the
construction zone. Click here to
read more.
Oh
no, Glen
You’re
leaving us. Sadly, Glen Murray has
decided to move his constituency office in September from its current 514
Parliament Street location to new digs at 120 Carlton Street, Suite 318. The phone number (416-972-7686) and
email address (gmurray.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org) will stay the same. You must know, Glen, that life in a
high-rise office won’t have the same sizzle for you.
Artfest
at the Distillery
This weekend, Artfest returns for a three-day event in the Distillery. There’ll be artists and artisans displaying their paintings, pottery, jewellery, ceramics, leather, textiles and glass works. Live music, mural painting, gourmet food, children’s entertainment. It’s a free event. Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 am to 6 pm. For a preview of the artists and their works, click here.
IN THE PARKS
Music
at Little Trinity
On
Thursday July 31, Thomas Williams jazz combo at 7 pm. The next concert happens on Thursday August 14 with Graydon
James and the Young Novelists.
Free. King Street east at
Trinity.
The
Never Ending Story at Movies in the Park
Family
movies on the eastern edge of Riverdale Park East below Broadview – you can`t
miss the big screen. On Sunday
August 3, it’s The Never Ending Story and on Sunday August 17, the Wizard of
Oz. The shows begin when it gets dark. Sponsored by the Toronto Kiwanis Boys
& Girls Clubs (101 Spruce).
The Club hopes that you`ll get a coffee and a snack at Rooster Coffee
House (479 Broadview) – the proceeds from sales during the screenings will be
contributed to the Club.
Short
Term 12 at Under the Stars
A
counsellor at a care facility for at-risk teens struggles to cope after new
arrivals raise issues from her own past.
Wednesday August 6, 9 pm, free.
Presented by the Regent Park Film Festival. Outdoors beside the Daniels
Spectrum (585 Dundas E), indoors in the Ada Slaight Hall if it rains. For more
info, click here.
Farmer’s
Markets
Regent
Park, Wednesday 3:30 to 7 pm, Regent Park Blvd beside the Daniels Spectrum, 585
Dundas E
Diane Flacks & Katie Ford
Diane and Katie try out new material in their ``Bits & pieces`` show at the Flying Beaver (488 Parliament). Saturday August 9 at 7 pm. Cover charge, $10 advance and $15 door.
Save the date
The Local GEST (424 Parliament) celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday August 9. The party starts at 7:30 pm and it should be fun. Congrats guys.
Can you find him?
Cabbagetowner Danny Marks is somewhere in this picture. So are the other members of Edward Bear. Mr Marks says that he's a bit sick and tired of this photo because so many people have sent it to him.
CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Early
news
The
new management at the Festival is already making an impact with interesting
program announcements.
·
Festival dates - Thursday September 4 to Sunday September 7
·
2014 Festival posters are now available. On its website, the BIA says that businesses can pick up a
copy from 10 am to 3 pm at the office (237 Carlton). No word about their availability for residents.
·
The BIA website has a FAQ section for potential street vendors who are
asked to call the office at (416) 921-0857 for a registration form. The website also has a Paypal system
set up to handle vendor payments.
The fee is $300.
·
This year, Blair’s Run will switch from its traditional Saturday morning
time to a new Sunday morning slot.
·
The children’s area at Gerrard and Parliament will be expanded into a
midway zone operated by Astro Amusements.
·
Street entertainment will return to a more localized format with bands
sprinkled along the street instead of being concentrated at one big stage
area.
·
As always, there’ll be an emphasis on artisan vendors in small tents
along the street and plenty of good food.
Festival
favourites
·
One Night in Cabbbagetown will offer its tasting tour through local
restaurants on Thursday night.
·
The Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival is back on Friday night
at the Winchester Dance Theatre.
·
The Cabbagetown Arts & Crafts Festival takes over Riverdale Park on
Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday.
·
As mentioned above, Blair’s Run will switch to a new Sunday morning
slot.
·
The Riverdale Farm Fall Harvest Festival will hold a corn roast in the
park on Saturday and Sunday.
·
The Cabbagetown Theatre Company’s half-hour performances are scheduled
at the Necropolis chapel on Saturday and Sunday.
·
The CPA’s neighbourhood walking tours will happen on Saturday and Sunday
from Riverdale Park.
There’ll
be lots more – all of this is preliminary and the program details have yet to
be announced.
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY JULY 31 TO SUNDAY AUGUST 10
Contact
info
Alice’s
Place, 554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088
Dominion
on Queen, 500 Queen St E, (416) 368-6893, www.dominiononqueen.com
El
Catrin, 18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121, www.elcatrin.ca/home
The
Flying Beaver, 488 Parliament St, (647) 347-6567, www.pubaret.com
Gilead
Café & Wine Bar, 4 Gilead Place, (647) 288-0680,
http://www.jamiekennedy.ca/
House
on Parliament, 454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074, www.facebook.com/pages/House-on-Parliament
The
Irv, 195 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, https://www.facebook.com/theirvpub
The
Local GEST, 424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425,
https://www.facebook.com/thelocalgest
Merryberry,
559 Parliament, www.merryberry.ca
Mill
Street Beer Hall, 21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338, Facebook and
http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
Paintbox
Bistro, 555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, www.paintboxbistro.ca
Stout
Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676, www.stoutirishpub.ca
Tappo
Wine Bar & Restaurant, 2 Trinity Street, Distillery, (647) 430-1111,
www.tappo.ca
Under
the Table, 568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, we’ve
listed the prices. Otherwise, the event is free.
THURSDAY JULY 31
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Pubstumpers Trivia League hosted by Shannon McDonough, no cover
9:30
pm, Momo`s Karaoke, no cover
The
Local GEST
9
pm, Jeff Barnes & Noah Zacharin
Tappo
7
pm, Errol Fisher
FRIDAY AUGUST 1
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Caribbean jazz connection with
Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Sabrina Jalees comedy with Sara Hennessy & Sandra Battaglini,
$15/advance & $20/door
SATURDAY AUGUST 2
Flying
Beaver
8
pm, Glen Gary`s “Toronto Songwriters Showcase”, pwyc
The
Irv
9
pm, Frank Ryan’s vocals and acoustics
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
SUNDAY AUGUST 3
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Cheesy Queer Movie Nite presents ``Dessert Hearts`` no cover.
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday jazz with Sherie Marshall, Mike Cado and Artie Roth
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema
MONDAY AUGUST 4
(no
events to list)
TUESDAY AUGUST 5
Dominion
on Queen
8:30
pm, Hot Club of Corktown – Django Jam
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Nerd Night pub quiz
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke
Dominion
on Queen
8
pm, Corktown Uke Jam
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Paul Bellini presents ``Liar Liar Pants on Fire``no cover.
The
Local GEST
7:30
pm, Trivia night
THURSDAY AUGUST 7
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Pubstumpers Trivia League hosted by Shannon McDonough, no cover
9:30
pm, Momo`s Karaoke, no cover
The
Local GEST
9
pm, Open mic with Porter
Tappo
7
pm, Errol Fisher
FRIDAY AUGUST 8
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, The Travelling Goon River Improv Show, pwyw
SATURDAY AUGUST 9
Dominion
on Queen
8
pm, Paul James
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Diane Flacks & Katie Ford, ``Bits & pieces”, $10/advance &
$15/door
9
PM, Doug Balfour & Susie Wesson, ``Foggy memories``, $10/advance &
$15/door
The
Irv
7
pm, Frank Ryan’s vocals and acoustics
Local
GEST
7:30
pm, The One-year Birthday Party
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
SUNDAY AUGUST 10
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Dominion
on Queen
4:30
pm, The Wintergarten Orchestra
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Jamieson Montgomery ``Under the full moon”, $10/advance & $15/door
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday jazz with the Steve Koven Trio
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema