
Every week as a regular feature, we list the Sunday night jazz events at The Cobourg (533 Parliament). But that little listing can miss the excitement that often happens during these evenings.
Here’s how John Jay sums up his experiences there during January, “It’s been a fascinating month musically…Julie Dorion sang to a packed house with Will Kidman and Gentleman Reg. John Alcorn and his trio started Sunday night jazz this year followed by Perry White and his trio. Last Sunday Holly Cole dropped by late in the evening and sang with the band. A great surprise and a real treat for those hanging in there late…”
That’s why we’ve always said that The Cobourg has beautiful music in a beautiful room. On Sunday, Perry White, Neil Swainson and Rob Piltch are back again. Don’t miss them.
Working at Winchester
The Donvale Cabbagetown Residents Association is working on a new project for the corner at Winchester and Parliament. They really have earned our thanks for their effort.
Thanks, in part, because this site was the focus of a lot of controversy last summer. Now the DVCRA has broken through those arguments and they’re launching a process that potentially can end up with a very positive change for the area. And they’re doing it in a way that brings people in Cabbagetown together, instead of pushing us apart.
Thanks as well because this project contains a lot of pleasant ideas for this corner – trees, a few small garden areas, decorative paving, fencing and bike racks. The designs aren’t finalized. When they are, they’ve promised to send them along so we can publish them in our Newsletter.

Mexican Fiesta at Stonegrill

Fundraiser for Haiti Relief

It’s a variety show hosted by Deb Pearce from Proud FM complete with comedians, an auction sale and lots of door prizes. Renee Marshall from Salon Bijou (211 Carlton) is giving away a haircut. The Marriott Hotels are offering overnight stays at their hotels in Yorkville and the Eaton Centre. The big auction prize is a twenty-week acting course for a young person under eighteen, offered by the John Robert Powers talent agency. There are plenty of other prizes to be won as well.
The evening is sponsored by Big Mamma’s Boy, Proud FM and Great Lakes Brewery. It’s an imaginative effort – congratulations to everyone who’s helping to put it together.
Wow – free chocolates

Sale at the 509 DanceWear

Candidates debate

Eric Morse, the Returning Officer for Toronto Centre for this by-election (he’s the impartial referee), is looking for people who want to help out during the campaign and on election day itself. Payment varies for each job. If you want more info, call 1-866-566-9766 and ask for “Recruiting”.
They’re down

But Christmas 2010 has already started. We’re proud to announce that four imaginative people have agreed to attack the problem and they’re holding their first meeting imminently. Chris Kiraly (from Blink, Blink), Mary Spence-Thomas (Branch Out), Lucy De Luca (justbecuz) and Patty Junior (Epicure Shop) have decided to make our area shine next December. Stand back, Santa!
If you want to send us your ideas, please contact: doug@oldcabbagetown.com The more, the merrier.