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CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
LOCAL NEWS
Sad
news for the Tour of Homes
The
2014 Tour has been cancelled. The
Cabbagetown Preservation Association organizes it every year. On its website, the CPA says that the
cancellation is a result of having too few homes available and so the event is
not viable. There are plans to revive it in 2015.
The
CPA deserves major thanks for its work on the Tour. Each year, scores of volunteers have been recruited,
businesses became sponsors, newspaper publicity was arranged and ticket sales
were handled. These aren’t easy
jobs but the CPA did them smoothly and cheerfully.
This
cannot be an easy decision. For
our community, it's a major loss. The Tour has been a milestone in our
annual calendar for 36 years.
Anyone who has new ideas, fresh energy and a willingness to volunteer
should let the CPA know – contact cpa@cabbagetownpa.ca
Corktown
Commons officially opens
Corktown
Commons has been the scene of plenty of activity since last summer. Its
official opening has just happened.
Councillor Pam McConnell (who must be deeply pleased after working for
so many years on the project), Glen Murray from the provincial government and
Joe Oliver and Bal Gosal from Ottawa did the ribbon cutting on July 10 along
with officials from Waterfront Toronto.
There’s a good report on the Waterfront Toronto website – click here.
Music
in the park
Little
Trinity’s open-air music series continues on Thursday July 17 at 7 pm with
Queen of the Fleet. It’s a free
event. Next concert features the
Thomas Williams Jazz Combo on Thursday July 31. Little Trinity Park (King E at Trinity).
Movies
in the park
The Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club (101 Spruce) is again hosting free family movies
in Riverdale Park East. The shows
begin when it gets dark and they`re located on the eastern edge of the park
below Broadview – you can`t miss the big screen. 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.
Sunday
July 27 – Footloose
Sunday
August 3 – tba
Sunday
August 17 - Wizard of Oz
The
Lunchbox screens at Under the Stars
An
unlikely romance blossoms when a lonely young wife and an older accountant
exchange letters in a mistakenly delivered lunchbox. Sponsored by the Regent Park Film Festival. Bring a blanket. If it rains, the film will be shown
inside in the Ada Slaight Hall. Wednesday July 23, 9 pm, outside the Daniels Spectrum (585
Dundas E). Free event – popcorn
and soft drinks available for purchase.
Two
reminders – Tai chi and Sundara Yoga
Tai
chi happens every Sunday morning on the cement pad in Wellesley Park (at the
east end of Wellesley Street) at 8 am.
Steve Kwan has been teaching his classes for years and he emphasizes a
gentle style that`s easily done by beginners. It`s a free event.
Sundara
Yoga does free yoga sessions in Riverdale Park (Winchester and Sumach) every
Tuesday afternoon beside the Farmer`s Market.
Farmers
markets
Riverdale
Farmer`s Market in Riverdale Park (east end of Winchester at Sumach). Tuesday
July 22 from 2 to 7 pm.
Regent
Park Farmer`s Market outside the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E), Wednesday July 23 from 3:30 to
7:30 pm.
BUSINESS NEWS
Don’t
be a wallflower
Kevin
at Kendall & Co (227 Carlton) asks “Why stare at blank walls?” Kendall’s
designers have collected a wonderful set of wall coverings in brilliant prints,
subtle impressions, grasscloth, textured accents and encrusted crystals. From traditional to modern to totally
fun. They’ll turn your walls into instant works of art. Open from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to
Friday and 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday.
Vote
for our friends
As
mentioned last week, NOW Magazine’s annual “Reader’s Choice” poll is now underway. This week, retailers from our area who
have been included are listed below. The winners get bragging rights and lots
of good publicity for a whole year afterward – good stuff when you’re running a
small business. A vote on their behalf is a really good way to thank our
friends, especially since so many of them have been strong supporters of our
community events.
Music
category
Best
jazz club – Dominion on Queen (500 Queen E)
Stage
category
Best
choreographer – Christopher House at TDT
Best
dance company – four nominees from our area: Toronto Dance Theatre (80
Winchester), Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie (304 Parliament), Dancemakers (9
Trinity) and COBA (585 Dundas E)
Best
large theatre company – two nominees from our area: Soulpepper (55 Mill) and
Canadian Stage (26 Berkeley)
Shopping
category
Best
bicycle mechanic – Cycle Solutions (444 Parliament)
Best
camera store – Vistek (496 Queen E)
Best
condo developer – two nominees from our area: Streetcar and Daniels Corporation
Best
design firm – Kendall & Co (227 Carlton)
Best
design store – two nominees from our area: Kendall & Co (227 Carlton) and Spruce (455 Parliament)
Best
jewellery store – two nominees from our area: Fair Trade (523 Parliament) and
Corktown Jewellery Designs (55 Mill St)
Best
pet store – Urbandog (37 Parliament)
Best
unique gift store – Labour of Love (242 Carlton)
Cityscape
category
Best
non-local activists – Free the Children (233 Carlton)
Best
free community event – two nominees in our area: Cabbagetown Festival and
Riverside East & Beats
Best
historical buildings – Gooderham & Worts Distillery (Distillery District)
Best
MPP – Glen Murray
Best
park – Corktown Commons
Best
youth group – two nominees from our area:
SOY (Support our Youth) and Regent Park Focus
To
vote for these folks, go to the NOW website. Then follow these steps:
- Find the category and the topic and then click on it.
- Scroll down the list to your choice.
- Click on its name (a red checkmark will appear).
- Continue down the page and click on the red “Cast your vote” button.
You
get one vote in each category.
This isn’t one of those gimmicky sites where you need to go back day
after day.
Voting
closes on September 12.
RESTAURANT NEWS
The
last weekend for Summerlicious 2014
The
City-wide summer food festival continues until Sunday July 20. It’s time for affordable prix fixe
menus in some of Toronto’s most attractive venues. Over 200 restaurants take part and you can find all of them
easily here.
In
our neighbourhood, three Distillery restaurants are involved. Archeo offers $15 lunch and $25
dinners (31 Trinity St, 416-815-9898). Mill Street Beer Hall has $15
lunch and $25 dinners (21 Tank House Lane, 416-681-0338, ext 2).
At Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill, lunch is $20 and dinner is
$35 (17 Tank House Lane,
416-361-5859.)
Jeff
Barnes at The Local GEST
On
Thursday July 17 at 8 pm, Jeff Barnes makes his regular appearance at the
GEST. Noah Zacharin is away, so
this week he’s joined by Chris Quinn playing banjo and mandolin. 424 Parliament.
Junior
Jazz is back
A
favourite musical event for kids and the whole family. At 10 am on Saturday morning July 19,
Terra Hazelton will tell tales, lead everyone in singing and clapping, and show
how music and words can be joined to create their own stories. Nathan Hiltz on
guitar and Jordan O’Connor on bass.
No cover – brunch is available.
News
from Under the Table
Vinyl
Nights with DJ Humble Mike
DJ
Humble Mike of the Record Collective spins 100% vinyl at The Beer Hall in Mill
Street Brew Pub (10 Rack House Mews, The Distillery). Every Saturday from 8
pm.
Sunday
Jazz at The Local GEST
This
week on Sunday at 4:30 pm, Faith Armour sings her vibrant rhythms from her South
American and Caribbean heritage.
424 Parliament
Songwriting
workshop
With
Rik Emmett and Blair Packham. On
Tuesday July 22 at the Dominion on Queen (500 Queen E). No cover.
The
indomitable Cantautore
Peter
Donato is back at the Flying Beaver (488 Parliament) on Sunday July 27 at 7:30
pm. He`ll be singing black denim
ballads and cool songs for the summer.
Click here for more info and tickets - $10/advance and $15/door.
F’Amelia
and Extended F’Amelia
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY JULY 17 TO SUNDAY JULY 20
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 17
Dominion
on Queen
9:30
pm, Toronto Blues Society presents The Sinners Choir
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Pubstumpers Trivia League hosted by Cajo, no cover
9:30
pm, Karaoke with Cajo, no cover
The
Local GEST
9
pm, Jeff Barnes & Noah Zacharin
Tappo
Wine Bar & Restaurant
7
pm, Errol Fisher & his band
Under
the Table
9
pm, Karaoke
FRIDAY JULY 18
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Don River blues band, $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Maggie’s mish mash, no cover
9
pm, The Dirrrty Show double-r rated musical comedy with Kayla Williams &
Melody Stang, $10
Under
the Table
9
pm, Karaoke
SATURDAY JULY 19
El
Catrin
10
pm, Mayahuel Nights
Flying
Beaver
9
pm Kevin Morris, a cabaret of musical theatre, $10/advance & $15/door
The
Irv
9
pm, Frank Ryan’s vocals and acoustics
Paintbox
Bistro
10
am, Junior Jazz with the Terra Hazelton Trio
SUNDAY JULY 20
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday jazz Faith Amour’s Trio
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Sunday jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema
