This
week’s image: Art & Crafts in
the Park, Friday September 11 to Sunday September 13
CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
LOCAL NEWS
Artfest
Toronto
Artfest
visits the Distillery over the Labour Day weekend, September 4 to 7, 11 am to 6
pm daily. 75 exhibitors present their painting, ceramics, photography and fine
crafts. Live musical performers.
St
James Town mural unveiling
Catherine
Tammaro, Michael Cavanaugh and Poonam Sharma together with three youth artists
created the Neighbourhood of Nations mural to celebrate the people from all the
nations across the world who have lived in and travelled through St James
Town. The mural will be unveiled
on Sunday September 6 at 1 pm at 650 Parliament. A reception afterward at 240 Wellesley, Suite 104, will
include a First Nations blessing, Irish music and South Asian food. The mural has been funded by Toronto
Arts Council, Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation, the McLean Foundation and Community
Matters Toronto.
Market
news
The
Cabbagetown Farmers Market in Riverdale Park (Winchester and Sumach) will
continue to mid-October. That’s
great news – some of the season’s finest produce is coming along now and the
Market will be there to deliver it.
As always, check the Market’s website and Facebook page for the
latest details
The
Taste of Regent Park has just wound up.
It’s offered great food, a lively program and good support for the local
community. Congrats and thanks to
everyone involved.
Cry
for the Children gala
Cry
for the Children Foundation’s gala event “Taste of Jamaica” happens at 7 pm
on Saturday September 5 in the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E). Entertainment includes Jah Beng and The
Hardcore Band. The Foundation
provides breakfast and afterschool meals, timely and effective access to health
care and school supplies and equipment for Jamaican kids. Tickets are $35 or VIP at $80. Gala details and tickets are here.
More info about the Foundation is
online here.
Corktown
Residents and Business Association
The
CRBA’s first Fall meeting will happen at 7 pm on Tuesday September 8 at the
Little Trinity Annex (403 King E).
There will be reports about local issues and a presentation by StopGap,
an agency that works with businesses to make commercial properties more
accessible.
Cabbagetown
South meeting
Wednesday
September 9, 7 to 9 pm, Retsina Restaurant (209 Gerrard E). It’s the season opener for Cabbagetown
South residents. There’ll be a
presentation by Community Relations Officers from 51 Division on neighbourhood
policing issues, an update from Options For Homes about plans for the St Luke’s
site at Carlton and Sherbourne, and a report on vacant properties, rooming
house issues and redevelopment projects in the area. Retsina opens at 6 pm and members are encouraged to enjoy
dinner there before the meeting.
Rum
& Rhythm
Thursday
September 17, 6:30 to 11 pm, Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E). Rum & Rhythm is a tasting event
featuring Caribbean rum and cuisine, organized by the Caribbean Tourism
Organization. It’s the CTO’s
signature initiative and the major Caribbean epicurean event in Toronto. Proceeds fund scholarships that support
Caribbean students in tourism and hospitality programs. Early bird tickets are $50, general
admission is $60. For program
details and ticket info, click here.
The
Tour of Homes
Sunday
September 20 from noon to 4 pm.
This year’s event looks very promising. The big, newly renovated home on Sackville south of Carlton
will be included. Many of the
homes feature incredible art collections.
There’s a loft that’s been used repeatedly for television and film
productions.
You can buy a ticket
online and use Paypal.
Several locations are selling paper
tickets – Epicure Shop (473 Parliament), Fairway Market (520 Parliament),
Kendall (514 Parliament), Ladybug Florist (513 Church) and Mi Casa (238 Carlton). Local restaurants and retailers have
special offers for ticket holders.
$30.
A
new calf at Riverdale Farm
A
heifer calf was born at the Farm (Winchester and Sumach) on Friday, August
28. Just in time for a Festival
display!
Cabbagetown
South newsletter
The
Cabbagetown South Residents Association has posted the September edition of its
newsletter online. It’s well worth
the read. There are excellent
summaries of two development proposals plus stories about the City of Toronto
policies about vacant and derelict buildings, rooming house issues, dog
nuisance issues and about two social service agencies that are expanding. You can read it here.
Cabbagetown
Residents Association
The
CRA represents the neighbourhood from Gerrard north to Wellesley and east of
Parliament. The Minutes of its
monthly executive meetings are now posted on the CRA website. The July Minutes give a good rundown on
who does what and on the CRA’s programs.
Oops
– fix this address
Last
week, I gave a report about the official details surrounding our local federal
election campaign. Please correct
the address for the Returning Office.
It’s located at 425 Bloor Street East, Suite 300 on the southeast
corner at Sherbourne beside the subway station.
RESTAURANT NEWS
Fire
at The Irv
An
electrical fire put some important kitchen equipment out of commission on
Tuesday at The Irv (195 Carlton).
The restaurant was closed for two days while repairs were made. All’s well now and the pub reopened on
Thursday with a temporary menu and will have a full menu going by Friday. Best wishes to these folks – it’s a wonderful
restaurant and deserves all the success in the world.
Paintbox
wine series
At
the Paintbox (555 Dundas E), Chris Klugman will lead you through a series of
different varietals and he’ll suggest food and wine matchups with each
one. All events start at 6:30 pm. On Thursday September 10, the wines are
chardonnay and pinot noir. On Thursday
September 17, it’s cabernet and merlot. On Thursday October 1, riesling and
sauvignon blanc. $28. Register online.
Changes
Business
hours are changing at a few local restaurants. The 420 Smokehouse (420 Parliament) will skip brunch this
weekend only – on Saturday and Sunday – and it will open at 3 pm instead. Little Shmiddy’s (584 Parliament) will
be closed on Mondays in the future.
Odin (514 King E) will be closed on Labour Day. The regular business hours at the
Paintbox (555 Dundas E) are now from 8 am to 8 pm daily.
Anniversaries
Congrats
go out to a couple of local businesses -
The Local GEST (424 Parliament) and The Scullery (200 Carlton). Both are celebrating a second
anniversary
BUSINESS NEWS
Farley
Foundation
Every
year, the Cabbagetown Pet Clinic (239 Gerrard E) participates in the
fundraising campaign for the Farley Foundation. The Foundation assists people in need with their veterinary
bills for their pets. This year’s
raffle prize is a year’s supply of cat or dog food. Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25. Buy your tickets at the Clinic.
Wear
You’re At
Kendall
& Co (514 Parliament) is celebrating our community with handsome
Cabbagetown Tees. And there’s also
a Hoodie for your dog. Your whole
family can show your Cabbagetown pride.
If some of your friends and family have unfortunately chosen to live
somewhere else, check out Kendall’s line - there are Tees and Hoodies for
everyone. Click here to see
more.
Store hours – 10 am to 6 pm Monday to
Friday and 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday.
Eclectisaurus
Leslie
has a beautiful 1930s Art Deco chandelier on sale. It’s made from bakelite, burnished brass and custard glass
shades. Check it out online here.
Open
Wedneday to Friday from 3 to 8 pm, Saturday noon to 7 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm.
Eclectisaurus, 249 Gerrard.
Vote
now at NOW
NOW
Magazine’s annual Readers Choice poll is underway. Be sure to support your favourite. It’s a prestigious award. Winning one of the categories can
help our local businesses considerably.
Several
Cabbagetown businesses have been nominated in one or more categories. See the list on the Cabbagetown
Neighbourhood Review for August 13 – just scroll down the index in the right
hand column and click on that date.
Then follow the links for each category to support your selection.
FESTIVAL PREVIEW
Oysters
at the HOP
Beau is justifiably proud of his Festival patio. It's always a destination for Festival visitors.
It’s
time to tune up your taste buds and get ready for the Festival. The House on Parliament (454
Parliament) is holding its annual oyster and beer event from 6 pm on Thursday
September 10. Oysters are $2 and
Keith’s beer is $5 – proceeds will support the Cabbagetown Community Arts
Centre so you can give more if you want!
For more info and lots of dazzling photos, go to the HOP’s Facebook
page.
Cabbagetown
Preservation Association
The
CPA’s tent will be located just outside the gates at Riverdale Park West
(Sumach and Winchester) on Saturday September 12 and Sunday September 13. There’ll be souvenirs on sale, info
about the CPA’s programs and tickets for the Tour of Homes. Guided tours through the neighbourhood
will be held at 1, 2 and 3 pm on each day.
Open
house at CCDT
Stop
by the Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (509 Parliament) to check out the
facilities. While you’re there,
you’ll see actual classes and rehearsals – the company is visiting New York in
October and the dancers are getting ready for their trip. In 509 Dancewear, you’ll find dancing
shoes and clothing in the newly renovated store. 12:30 to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Cabbagetown
Theatre Company
This
year’s production is Goldilocks, Beyond the Bears – a 30-minute comedy for the
whole family. Shows happen in the
Necropolis Chapel (200 Winchester west of Sumach) at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and
4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $5 at the door.
Cabbagetown
Short Film & Video Festival
This
year’s screening has a new date and new location. It’s moved it to the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E) from 8
to 10:30 pm on Wednesday evening, September 9.
For
24 years, the film festival has been a highlight during the Cabbagetown
Festival weekend. It’s regularly a
sold-out event.
The
2015 program features 13 films from Canada, France, Iran, Australia, Bangladesh
and Spain. They are the best from
over 200 high quality submissions.
You can see short descriptions of the films here. Advance tickets are available online
here and at the Cabbagetown BIA office (237 Carlton). $15
St
James Town Festival
Saturday
September 12, 1 to 7 pm. There’ll
be games, raffles and prizes, sports, good food and community information
booths. It’s a day for the whole
family to celebrate St James Town.
The event happens at St James Ave and Ontario Street behind 240 and 260
Wellesley.
Blair’s
Run
The
best 3k road race in Toronto.
You’re welcome to join – run, walk, ride a stroller, bring your dog.
You’ll always enjoy yourself immensely.
The Run happens on Sunday morning, September 13. The start and finish lines are at the corner
of Carlton and Parliament.
Register at 8 am. The race
starts at 9 am. There are prizes
and souvenirs galore. To register
online, click here.
$20
100%
of the proceeds from the Run support the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.
Save
these Festival dates
Cabbagetown
Short Film & Video Festival
(New
date and new location)
8
pm, Wednesday September 9, Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E)
Art
& Crafts in the Park
1
to 7pm, Friday September 11, 10 am to 6 pm Saturday September 12 & 10 am to
6 pm, Sunday September 13, Riverdale Park W (Carlton & Sumach)
Parliament
Street Festival
11
am to 10 pm, Saturday September 12 and 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday September 13
St
James Town Festival
1
to 7 pm, Saturday September 12, (St James Ave & Ontario St)
Blair’s
Run
8
am registration and 9 am race, Sunday September 13.
DANCE
Echo
Presented
by Toronto Dance Theatre (80
Winchester, 416-967-1365). Ten
dancers inhabit a world of beautiful creatures, dark angels and lost
souls. On stage at the Fleck Dance
Theatre in Harbourfront Centre, Tuesday November 3 to Saturday November 7, 8
pm.
The
Citadel Dance Program
Starting
September 23, the Citadel’s 2015-2016 dance programs will offer weekly dance
classes in a professional studio for young people. These programs emphasize
quality and accessibility and the classes include students from very diverse
backgrounds. Whether the young
dancers have a lot of experience or none at all, the classes will take each
student to a new level.
Scholarships and subsidized rates are available. For more details and registration, visit
the Citadel’s website here.
304 Parliament, (416)
364-8011.
School
of TDT
The
School of TDT (80 Winchester) offers professional training, adult classes and a
young dancers’ program. As the photo shows, this year's second year class is already back. Info and
registration at the School’s website here.
School
of CCDT
Classes
start September 8 for the 2015-2016 season. You can review the class schedules online here.
509 Parliament.
THEATRE
Dinner
and show
Throughout
September, Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane) and the Mill Street Beer Hall (21
Tank House Lane) are offering a combo special for your dinner and a show. Available on Fridays and Saturdays
through the month. Book before
Wednesday. You’ll get a $25 credit plus a 15% discount on your meal (excluding
alcohol). The details are online
here.
Soulpepper’s
Cabaret series
On
Saturday September 5, the intimate Saturday night cabarets return to Soulpepper
(Distillery, 50 Tank House Lane). Raoul Bhaneja interviews and performs with
singer, guitarist and broadcaster Danny Marks and veteran bass player Terry
Wilkins. 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25 available here.
Soulpepper’s
Fall schedule
Young
Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666
For
tickets and more information, visit Soulpepper’s website.
The
Play’s the Thing by Ferenc Molnar, adapted by P G Wodehouse. Playing now until Wednesday October
14.
Happy
Place
by Pamela Mala Sinha (World
premiere). On stage from Saturday
September 4 to Wednesday October 14.
Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss. Monday September 14 to Saturday October
17
Yours
Forever, Marie-Lou by Michel Tremblay.
Monday September 14 to Saturday October 17
Spoon
River
from Thursday November 5 to Sunday November 22.
Berkeley
Street Theatre, Canadian Stage – Fall schedule
26
Berkeley Street, (416) 368-3110
For
tickets and information, visit the Canadian Stage website.
The
Beckett Trilogy, three of Samuel Beckett’s late plays performed by Lisa
Dwan, from Tuesday October 13 to Sunday, November 1 – not I, footfalls and
rockaby.
Domesticated by Bruce Norris, on
stage Tuesday November 17 to Sunday December 13
Alumnae
Theatre – Fall schedule
70
Berkeley Street, (416) 364-4170
For
tickets and information, visit Alumnae Theatre’s website.
Antigone by Jean Anouilh, Friday
September 17 to Saturday October 3
Fireworks – third annual new works
festival, November 4 to 22.
Native
Earth Performing Arts – Fall schedule
Daniels
Spectrum, Aki Studio, 585 Dundas E, (416) 531-1402
For
more information and tickets, visit Native Earth’s website.
Huff by Cliff Cardinal,
Saturday October 10 to Sunday October 25
Caminos
2015: Re-Imagining Las Americas with Aluna Theatre, Tuesday
November 3 to Saturday November 7
Weesageechak
begins to dance, annual Festival of Indigenous work, Wednesday November 11 to
Saturday November 21
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3 TO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
Contact
info
Alice’s
Place, 554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088, https://www.facebook.com/alicesplacetoronto
Cranberries,
601 Parliament St, (416) 925-6330
El
Catrin, 18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121, www.elcatrin.ca/home
House
on Parliament, 454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074, www.facebook.com/pages/House-on-Parliament
The
Irv, 195 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, http://www.theirvpub.ca/
The
Local GEST, 424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425, http://www.thelocalgest.com/
Merryberry,
559 Parliament, www.merryberry.ca
Mill
Street Beer Hall, 21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338,
http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
Murgatroid,
568 Parliament, (416) 323-9381, https://www.facebook.com/MurgatroidTO
Odin,
514 King W, (647) 350-6346, https://www.facebook.com/odinhus
Paintbox
Bistro, 555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, www.paintboxbistro.ca
Soulpepper,
Young Centre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666,
Stirling
Room, 16 Trinity, Distillery District, www.stirlingroom.com
Stout
Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676, www.stoutirishpub.ca
Under
the Table, 568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533,
White
Elephant, 366 Queen E. (416) 364-9999, www.whiteelephant366.com
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices
are listed. Otherwise, the event is free.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3
The
Irv
7pm,
Geoff Willingham
The
Local GEST
8
pm, Jeff Barnes and Noah Zacharin
Mill
St Brew Pub
7
pm, Tap That Cask with live acoustic music
Under
The Table
9
pm, Karaoke
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Stirling
Room
Theatrical
Friday with resident DJ Rod Bravo, reserve on the guest list. $20
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Soulpepper
Cabaret Series
8:30
pm, Raoul Bhaneja with special guest Danny Marks, $25
Stirling
Room
Stirling
Saturday. Reserve on the guest
list. $20
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke with Vee
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with the Steve Amirault Trio
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Headscratchers trivia
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Headscratchers trivia
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke
Daniels
Spectrum
7
pm doors open, 8 pm screening, Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival, $20
The
Local GEST
7:30
pm, Smart Ass Trivia
Paintbox
Bistro
7:30
pm, Corktown Ukelele Jam
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10
The
Irv
7pm,
Geoff Willingham
The
Local GEST
8
pm, Open mic with Porter
Mill
St Brew Pub
7
pm, Tap That Cask with live acoustic music
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Stirling
Room
Theatrical
Friday reserve on the guest list.
$20
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Soulpepper
Cabaret Series
8:30
pm, John Millard and Andrew Penner with Waleed Abdulhamid (bass) and Anna
Atkinson (violin, accordion), $25
Stirling
Room
Stirling
Saturdays, reserve on the guest list
White
Elephant
7
pm, Linda Carone (vocals) with Kevin Barrett (guitar)
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
Alice’s
Place
