CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
LOCAL NEWS
Remembrance
Day in Cabbagetown
Photo: Walter Seymour Allward's memorial at Vimy
Gilles
Huot is on the board at the Cabbagetown Preservation Association and he also
writes a regular column in Inside Toronto. This week, he commemorates soldiers from Cabbagetown who
fought and died for Canada from World War I to Afganistan. He also highlights war artists like
Walter Seymour Allward and Jack Nichols who lived here. Click here to read his column.
Congrats
to Bill Morneau
Photo: Chris Wattie, Reuters
Our
successful Liberal candidate, Bill Morneau, has vaulted to the top of Justin
Trudeau`s new government, taking on the job as finance minister. Undoubtedly, he`s well qualified and we
wish him success in his new responsibilities. He`s now part of a great tradition, joining people like Bob Rae,
Bill Graham, David Crombie, David MacDonald and Donald MacDonald who have all
represented us and held prestigious cabinet posts. No news yet about his local constituency office or contact
info.
Good
news from Free the Children
Last
week, Free the Children announced its expansion plans in Corktown at the old
Marty Millionaire site. Scott
Baker, Free the Children`s president, confirms that its offices at 233 Carlton
will remain after the expansion and the other office space nearby on Carlton
will also be used. That`s good
news. The staff and volunteers who
use these facilities are important to our community life. They shop in our stores and restaurants
and Free the Children continues to be a positive member of the BIA .
Archie
Alleyne
Archie
Alleyne was a giant on Toronto’s jazz scene and he appeared regularly in
Cabbagetown’s Stone Grill and in the Paintbox. His autobiography – Colour Me Jazz, the Archie Alleyne Story
- will be launched on Saturday November 7 at 6 pm in the Paintbox Bistro (555
Dundas E).
Ryan
Dineen
Ingram
Gallery (24 Hazleton Ave) will be showing Ryan Dineen`s work, Minor Disasters,
from Thursday November 12 to Saturday November 28. Meet him at the opening celebration on Thursday November 12
from 6 to 8 pm. Cabbagetown art
aficionados will recognize Ryan`s work on our iconic mural at Carlton and
Parliament.
Scotiabank
Giller Light Bash
Started
in 2002 as a house party, the Giller Light Bash has grown into a full scale
literary event. It combines Giller
glitter with an affordable price.
Rub shoulders with authors and critics. Enjoy readings and entertainment. Good eats. Your
donation supports Frontier College.
$35 advance and $40 at the door. Tuesday November 10, 7 pm, Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas
E). Get tickets and more
info here.
Eric
Murphy`s launch party
Eric
has written his second book, The Dead Man`s Boot. He`s never been a man to shy away from an opportunity to
have a good time so he`s hosting a launch party to celebrate the book`s
official appearance. Drop in at
Ben McNally Books (366 Bay), November 18 from 6 to 8 pm. There`ll be wine and cheese and a few
remarks from Eric. Congrats Eric
and may there be many more to follow!
Brenda`s Step classes
Throughout
November, Brenda`s two weekly step classes in the Cabbagetown Youth Centre gym
(2 Lancaster) will be at 11 am on Sundays and 9:15 am on Wednesdays. She`s offering to give pointers and
introductions to interested people at 10:30 am on Sundays. To book an introduction, simply confirm
with her that you`ll be coming.
brenda.brownmcnee@bell.net
Maureen`s
walking group
Maureen
Roe is organizing weekly hour-long walkabouts through Cabbagetown. It`s a chance to stretch your legs
while you look at the neighbourhood and meet and talk to friends. The walks
start off at the gates of Riverdale Park (Sumach and Winchester) at 9 am on
Monday mornings. Free
Cabbagetown Cycling Club
A
reminder – the Club is still doing its weekly ride program. Club members are kept informed about
forthcoming rides and cancellations by email. If you want to get its weekly announcements or find out more
about membership, contact the Club at cabbagetowncycling@gmail.com
Bird
alert
Photo: Stokely Creek Lodge
Max
Perren reports that a pileated woodpecker has been making an appearance on
Wellesley Street East near the park.
It`s truly a dramatic bird – very large with a flaming red crest, black
feathers and white stripes along the face and side. As this picture shows, they stay around through the
winter. Max`s visitor may be
making a nice home in the area for the next few months. If you think one is in your
neighbourhood, watch for big fresh holes in trees and lots of wood chips
beneath them on the ground.
Chrysanthemum
show
The
show finishes this week on Sunday November 8 at the Allan Gardens Conservatory
(Jarvis and Carlton). There are
over 80 varieties of mums on display and they’re all in full bloom. Free.
Thanks Linda
Photo: Linda Eggerer
Linda Eggerer was in Riverdale Park on Thursday. It was a warm, sunny afternoon and she snapped this beautiful picture.
IN THE MEDIA
Noah
Richler in the New York Times
Photo: Andrew Francis Wallace, Torstar
Noah
has written a nifty summary of our recent electoral events as a guide for
Americans who`re confused about the new direction of the Canadian
government. Despite his personal
NDP roots, he`s offered up a charitable description of the Trudeau government`s
mandate. Congrats Noah – it`s good
to have a Cabbagetown perspective in the NYT. Read it all for yourself here.
And,
undoubtedly, you`ll remember Justin Trudeau`s escalator TV advertisement. Well, that was obviously a bit much for
Noah. So during the election
campaign, he prepared his own tongue-in-cheek escalator spoof. Very funny. Click here to see it.
Christmas
in the Distillery
The
arrival of its Christmas tree has launched the season for the Distillery`s 2015
Christmas Market . It`s a big tree
on a big truck and CP24 has a nice little video of the event. Somehow, Smokey the Bear pulls off a
puzzling photo bomb during the video.
Soulpepper`s
2016 schedule
The
Globe & Mail`s J Kelly Nestruck has given us a handy summary of
Soulpepper`s program through to August 2016. Click here to read the article.
For
Soulpepper`s detailed info, click here.
Regent
Park update
Photo: UrbanToronto
UrbanToronto
has written about the new building at One Park Place in Regent Park. There`s a description of new retail
opportunities there along with a more general update about the surrounding
areas. Click here for more
detail.
ON STAGE
Soulpepper’s cabaret series
Echo
– online video
Christopher
House and Toronto Dance Theatre.
TDT has prepared a video preview of its next performance – click here.
Echo
will be staged until Saturday November 7, Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront
Centre (207 Queens Quay W).
Tickets are available online here and at the box office (416) 973-4000. $20 to $42.
Weesageechak
Begins to Dance
The
annual Festival - produced by Native Earth Performing Arts - presents new works and works in
development by indigenous performing artists in theatre, dance and
interdisciplinary stage productions.
Works by Yolanda Bonnell, Jani Lauzon, Lara Kramer, Brian Solomon,
Michelle Thrush, Kenneth T Williams, Animikiig playwrights and many more. The full line-up and ticket info are
available online here. November 11
to 21, Aki Theatre, Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E).
Domesticated
Paul
Gross and Martha Burns star in Bruce Norris’s
drama about a politician discovered at the bedside of an injured prostitute and
the impact on him and his family.
November 17 to December 13.
Berkeley Street Theatre downstairs (26 Berkeley). Click here for more info and tickets.
A Christmas Carol
Soulpepper’s
Christmas favourite returns on Thursday December 3 and continues to Sunday
January 3. For tickets, calendars
and information online, click here.
FireWorks Festival
Three new plays that were developed at the Alumnae Theatre (70
Berkeley) along with discussion panels and playwright talkbacks – Divine Wrecks
by Chloe Whitehorn, Radical by Charles Hayter and Cottage Radio by Taylor Marie
Graham. November 4 to 22. Tickets and info available online
here.
Spoon River
Edgar Lee Masters’ poems of the dead are brought to life in this
stirring musical. It’s on stage
from November 5 to November 22 at Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane,
Distillery). For details and
tickets, click here.
SHOPPING NEWS
Marilyn
at Pet Valu
Marilyn
will be available to clip your pet`s nails at Pet Valu (238 Carlton) on
Saturday November 7 from 9 am to 4 pm.
$10 for a clipping. If you
want a full grooming service, she can handle your pet at Cabbagetown Pet Clinic
(239 Gerrard E). Call her for an
appointment at (416) 920-6814.
Win-win
for Cabbagetown
Kendall
& Co (514 Parliament) has regained its title in NOW Magazine Reader`s
Choice awards as Toronto`s Best Design Firm and kept its runner-up spot as
Toronto`s Best Design Store.
Kendall and Kevin want to thank everyone for your support in the
poll. Drop by the store to see its
spectacular Christmas window display.
10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday and 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday.
RESTAURANT NEWS
Remembrance Day at The Irv
To commemorate Remembrance Day, The Irv (195 Carlton) invites military veterans to visit the pub from 11 am to 3 pm for a complimentary lunch.
Little Shmiddy’s
Book early for your Holiday lunch or dinner. Check out the website for an updated
menu. Call Chef Michael now at
(416) 961-1600. 569
Parliament.
Peartree`s 22nd anniversary
A
22nd anniversary is a remarkable landmark in any restaurant`s life – very few survive so long. And Peartree (507 Parliament) has not
only survived, it`s flourished.
Good food, comfort and warm service are the keys to its success. To celebrate the occasion, Peartree has
a special anniversary menu available throughout November with 40%-off prices.
Dinner for two is $50 with your choice of two appetizers, two main courses and
two desserts. Add two glasses of
wine and dinner will be $60. Check
out the menu details online here.
Murgatroid
is licensed
Caleb
is pleased to announce that his liquor license has arrived. Now you can enjoy a Caesar with brunch
or one of his personally selected locally made craft beers. Murgatroid, 568 Parliament.
Jeff
Barnes at The GEST
Jeff
Barnes and Noah Zacharin are back for their monthly appearance at The Local
GEST (424 Parliament). Thursday
November 5 from 8 pm. On the other
Thursdays of the month, watch for Open Mic with Porter.
Moo’d
Swings at Paintbox
A
Cabbagetown favourite, Moo’d Swings has played for us in our Spring street
music events and in the Cabbagetown Festival. Donna Green and her friends will appear at the Paintbox (535
Dundas E) on Sunday November 8 at 1:30 pm. It’s a CD launch and a concert.
Psychic
Brunch at Cranberries
Toronto`s
most insightful psychics are coming to Cranberries (601 Parliament) on Sunday
November 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. No
reservations required (they may already know that you`re coming!) $40 which includes a 20-minute psychic
reading, a $5 food voucher and a bonus 5-minute reading. In the past, the Psychic Brunch has
been a popular success in Cabbbagetown – welcome back.
Cooking
soup at Merryberry
Cyril
has announced his November cooking class.
He`ll be featuring four soup recipes from four countries – Brazil,
Japan, France and sub-Saharan Africa.
Monday November 16 from 6:30 pm, $45. As his fans already know,
Merryberry`s soups are constant favourites and Cyril has often been asked to
arrange a soup class. If he gets
an overflow, he`s ready to schedule an extra class on Tuesday November 17.
Save
another date – Monday December 14.
The topic will be tapas, Spanish classics and more unconventional
bites.
To
book your spot, visit Merryberry (559 Parliament) or call (647) 348-0411.
Private
cooking classes at Merryberry
Cyril
is now also saving time for private classes on personalized topics. It`s a unique and enjoyable evening for
a party and you also get to eat what you cook! To arrange your date, contact him at the restaurant (559
Parliament) or call him at (647) 348-0411.
Mill
Street`s Beer School
Yes,
indeed, you can finally get a decent beer drinker`s education. Every Friday evening at 6:30 pm in the
Mill Street Brew Pub (Distillery, 21 Tank House Lane). You`ll get your lessons right in the
brewery. Learn about beer styles,
food pairings and more with beer expert Dan North. Each session includes four Mill Street samples. $25. To reserve your place, call the Mill Street Retail Store at
(416) 681-0338, EXT 1.
Patio
weather
Photo: the front patio at the House on
Parliament
This
week`s spectacular Fall weather has been a bonus for patio dwellers and other
lounge lizards throughout Cabbagetown.
Photo: the outdoor patio at the Mill Street
Brew Pub
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15
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,
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices
are listed. Otherwise, the event is free.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5
The
Irv
7pm,
Geoff Willingham
The
Local GEST
8
pm, Jeff Barnes & Noah Zacharin
Mill
St Brew Pub
7
pm, Tap That Cask- live acoustic music with Matt Winkler
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Mill
Street Brew Pub
6:30
pm, Beer School with Dan North – English Ales
Stirling
Room
Theatrical
Friday reserve on the guest list.
$20
Under
The Table
9
pm, Karaoke
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7
Paintbox
6
pm, Book launch – Archie Alleyne’s Colour Me Jazz.
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Soulpepper
Cabaret Series
8:30
pm, Genevieve Marentette & Robert Scott, piano and voice, $20
Stirling
Room
Stirling
Saturdays, reserve on the guest list
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke with Vee
The
Local GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with Chloe Watkinson/Tevlin Swing
Paintbox
1
pm, Moo`d Swing concert and CD launch, $18/advance & $20/door
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Headscratchers trivia
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Headscratchers trivia
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke
The
Local GEST
7:30
pm, Smart Ass Trivia with Porter
Paintbox
Bistro
7:30
pm, Corktown Ukelele Jam
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12
The
Irv
7pm,
Geoff Willingham
The
Local GEST
8
pm, Open Mic with Porter
Mill
St Brew Pub
7
pm, Tap That Cask - live acoustic music with Jeff Eager
Under
the Table
9
pm, Karaoke
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13
Mill
Street Beer Hall
8
pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Mill
Street Brew Pub
6:30
pm, Beer School with Dan North – For the Love of Hops
Stirling
Room
Theatrical
Friday with resident DJ Rod Bravo, reserve on the guest list. $20
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
Soulpepper
Cabaret Series
8:30
pm, Classical corner – the dramatic power of opera’s women, $20
Stirling
Room
Stirling
Saturday. Reserve on the guest
list. $20
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke with Vee
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with Shawn Nyqwist
