Monday, 14 May 2012
Friday, 11 May 2012
This Week in Cabbagetown
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Upcoming Events in Cabbagetown...
Cat Adoption
Cat adoption at Pet Valu (240 Carlton St.) continues this Saturday May 12, 2012 from 10am - 3pm. Stop by and meet a new furry friend.
And don't forget to mark your calender as they also offer nail clippings every first Saturday of the month.
New Arrivals at Eclectisaurus
Eclectisaurus buys & sells Mid-Century Modern, Vintage, and Antique Furnishings & Decor, Lighting, Art, Glass, Ceramics, Technology, Housewares, Clothing, Jewellery, etc.
This Week's Feature
An exquisitely made sommerso geode bowl by Cenedese, Murano, Italy.
The glass is electric blue on the exterior layer and amber on the interior.
Circa 1960.
Dimensions:
7.5" x 5.5", 2 1/4" high.
More pictures and info at http://www.eclectisaurus.com/art_glass_18.html
249 Gerrard Street East
T 416 934 9009
Centre for Education & Training
Parliament Employment Services Events
The centre runs various workshops free of charge, check out this month's features:
The Art of: Effective Communication
This session will assist individuals to understand, appreciate and implement tools of effective communication in their personal as well as professional lives and help them learn strategies around successful networking. Venue: 595 Parliament Street
Date/Time: May 22 (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Careers in the Supply Chain
This session will allow individuals to explore their options in the growing supply chain industry. The session will aim to explain: What is Supply Chain? / Career Options & Jobs / Certification & Accreditation / Labour Market
Information Venue: 595 Parliament Street
Date/Time: May 24th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
This Week at The Flying Beaver Pubaret
FRIDAY - 9:30pm
LUCAS SILVEIRA SOLO SHOW
SATURDAY - 7pm
PINK TURF SOCCER LEAGUE
WELCOME BACK EVENT
MOTHER'S DAY
JAZZ BRUNCH - 1pm
DUFF MACDONALD SINGS
SUNDAY NIGHT - 7pm
(with an emphasis on Mom)
Tickets for all shows available at www.brownpapertickets.com
NEXT WEEK: ORI DAGEN, VINCENT WOLFE, SERAFIN LARIVIERE
COMING SOON: JANE FORD AND DAVID RAMSDEN, DAVID GALE AND RANDY VANCOURT
FOR ALL SHOW, TICKET, MENU INFORMATION GO TO PUBARET.COM
DINNER RESERVATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED FOR SHOWS.
DINNER PATRONS GET PRIORITY SEATING
For reservations and questions:
T 647.347.6567
Kendall & Co. Design + Decor
RUG SALE
Click on picture to enlarge image.
15% OFF regular price on select rugs from our Handmade New Zealand Wool
Collection. Limited Quantities from 2x3ft to 8x11ft. Shop Now at http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/
MJG Gallery
MJG Gallery is participating in the city-wide Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, featuring work by Kelly Clipperton, Mark Gleberzon, Stev'nn Hall & Sandy Middleton thru June 17th.
PLUS there's over 150 paintings in inventory. 555 Parliament St., Wed-Sun, 11-6. 416.923.4031
PLUS there's over 150 paintings in inventory. 555 Parliament St., Wed-Sun, 11-6. 416.923.4031
Picture of the Week
Stev'nn Hall's mixed media "Afternoon Delight"
Part of the CONTACT Photography Festival exhibition at MJG Gallery. 555 Parliament St.
Part of the CONTACT Photography Festival exhibition at MJG Gallery. 555 Parliament St.
CALL FOR ARTISTS! MJG Gallery is working with the Cabbagetown BIA to establish a new art festival on Parliament St, September 8th & 9th. Booth Fee $175. Contact Mark @ MJG Gallery for more details. 416.923.4031 or email markaloo@yahoo.com
Thank you all for reading and we hope you're out enjoying the great weather we've been so lucky to receive. CHEERS to the Weekend!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Mothers Day In Cabbagetown (Click Here)
Photo: Labour of Love
"Mother's Day...
a time for warm thoughts
and fond memories,
for expressing
the feelings and words
that often go unspoken,
for letting
those special people
in our lives know
that they are loved
and appreciated -
always."
Mothers Day is almost here (Sunday May 13, 2012) and if you're still wondering how to show your appreciation for that special woman in your life, the following shops have some Mothers Day specials that will definitely put a smile on Mom's face.
Labour of Love
If you don’t already have the perfect plan in place to show all the mothers in your life how much you appreciate them, we’d be happy to help!
242 Carlton St. (on the north side, just west of Parliament St.)
Phone: 416.923.8988
Store Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
Jordano's Skincare & Spa
Pamper that special woman in your life with professional high-end spa treatments from Jordano’s Skincare & Day Spa.
With services ranging from waxing to Rose’s specialized facial, take advantage today of a 20% discount on all Spa Certificate purchases and 10% discount on skincare products.
Feminine beauty has always been Rose’s passion and with 20 years experience she will definitely improve the look and feel of your skin.
Visit the spa today to take part of this great deal at 252 Gerrard Street East between Berkeley and Ontario.
Hurry! The offer is only good till May 13, 2012.
Call 416-964-1794 for appointments, or email rose@jordanoskincare.ca
KENDALL & Co.
Why not get mom a bouquet of porcelain rose votive holder from KENDALL & Co. As seen here, with a custom pillow monogrammed in "L" for "LOVE".
Check out our Staff’s Picks from all the gift options at KENDALL & Co as Mother’s Day gifts for their own moms. http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/2012/05/09/for-our-mom/
Ashley – The Dog Hound Mug and a set of the Dog Hound Napkin Rings because her mom loves them.
David – The Seabird Table Lamp as he likes it and will likely inherit this gorgeous lamp.
James – A classy Picture Frame with a photo of James.
Kendall – The "Ashby" New Zealand Wool Rug in plum because his mom is a plum and it will keep her toes warm during those cold Cape Breton nights.
Kevin – Framed Butterfly Art Print for how beautiful his mom has transformed their lives through the good and the bad.
Get us to gift wrap your present with one of our attractive cards and make her proud.
Just some of the many gift selections at their new shop in Cabbagetown. Ask them about their Gift Wrapping. KENDALL & Co Design + Décor at 227 Carlton St.
Check out our Staff’s Picks from all the gift options at KENDALL & Co as Mother’s Day gifts for their own moms. http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/2012/05/09/for-our-mom/
Ashley – The Dog Hound Mug and a set of the Dog Hound Napkin Rings because her mom loves them.
David – The Seabird Table Lamp as he likes it and will likely inherit this gorgeous lamp.
James – A classy Picture Frame with a photo of James.
Kendall – The "Ashby" New Zealand Wool Rug in plum because his mom is a plum and it will keep her toes warm during those cold Cape Breton nights.
Kevin – Framed Butterfly Art Print for how beautiful his mom has transformed their lives through the good and the bad.
Get us to gift wrap your present with one of our attractive cards and make her proud.
Just some of the many gift selections at their new shop in Cabbagetown. Ask them about their Gift Wrapping. KENDALL & Co Design + Décor at 227 Carlton St.
227 Carlton Street
Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm
Sat 11am to 5pm
T: 416.363.9914
F: 416.363.2767
The Epicure Shop
Treat your mother to some special handmade-artisan chocolate treats from Chocolate Clare or some tarts from Dufflets and in season coconut cream + banana cream tarts.
HAPPENING NOW: Receive a FREE pound of Epicure House Blend (save $14.95) with the purchase of a Espresso Maker or French Press Coffeemaker.
www.theepicureshop.ca
www.theepicureshop.ca
Don't miss out on these great deals and a HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY to all the lovely moms out there in Cabbagetown and all around the world.
Warm Welcome!
Thank you all for welcoming us into the community.
Getting to know all the different personalities in the neighbourhood has been a great adventure and one that is just beginning.
Once again, the Cabbagetown BIA Team invites you to submit highlights of your business to cabbagetownblog@gmail.com so that we may feature you next week.
Face Furniture Optical offers clients uniquely designed and finely handcrafted frames from around the globe. They strive to provide the highest level of personalized services; frame repair, customized tinting, and follow-up care, all in a comfortable environment.
They will be offering a Grand Opening discount of 15% off.
Visit them for your next set of frames or just drop-by and welcome them to the neighbourhood.
Getting to know all the different personalities in the neighbourhood has been a great adventure and one that is just beginning.
Once again, the Cabbagetown BIA Team invites you to submit highlights of your business to cabbagetownblog@gmail.com so that we may feature you next week.
Let's meet some of our new neighbours:
Face Furniture Optical
They will be offering a Grand Opening discount of 15% off.
Visit them for your next set of frames or just drop-by and welcome them to the neighbourhood.
Phone: 416-960-3223
464 Parliment St.
dressing/gravy communications
dressing/gravy communications is a recently-launched editorial services and online-video production agency based in Cabbagetown. There are two divisions. One caters to the real estate market by offering a line of real estate marketing tools called featuredPLUS. At the heart of the featuredPLUS brand are video home tours, which are one of the most effective marketing tools to capture the attention of potential home buyers. In fact, the popularity of online videos is growing constantly. Along with these professionally-produced video tours, you can order your feature sheets, still photography, a listing-specific website and postcards.
Tyrone Newhook can help you with more than your real estate needs though. And that's where the other division of dressing/gravy communications comes in. With about 20 years of journalism experience - mainly at the national TV network level - he also provides professional writing, editing, proofreading and research. Layout and printing services are available, as well. Plus, if you need help promoting your business or organization, he can produce an online video for you that will get you a great deal more exposure.
dressing/gravy communications is a recently-launched editorial services and online-video production agency based in Cabbagetown. There are two divisions. One caters to the real estate market by offering a line of real estate marketing tools called featuredPLUS. At the heart of the featuredPLUS brand are video home tours, which are one of the most effective marketing tools to capture the attention of potential home buyers. In fact, the popularity of online videos is growing constantly. Along with these professionally-produced video tours, you can order your feature sheets, still photography, a listing-specific website and postcards.
Tyrone Newhook can help you with more than your real estate needs though. And that's where the other division of dressing/gravy communications comes in. With about 20 years of journalism experience - mainly at the national TV network level - he also provides professional writing, editing, proofreading and research. Layout and printing services are available, as well. Plus, if you need help promoting your business or organization, he can produce an online video for you that will get you a great deal more exposure.
For more information on featuredPLUS, visit http://www.featuredplus.ca/
For more information on dressing/gravy communications, visit http://www.dressinggravy.ca/
For questions/inquiries, email tyronenewhook@dressinggravy.ca
For more information on dressing/gravy communications, visit http://www.dressinggravy.ca/
For questions/inquiries, email tyronenewhook@dressinggravy.ca
Monday, 7 May 2012
This Week at Winchester Kitchen & Bar
This Week at Winchester Kitchen & Bar
In this heritage building (dating from the late 1880s), it feels like time stands still. This room—protected by the city’s heritage committee—was updated in 1941, and remains a rare example of true art moderne décor.
The Winchester Kitchen & Bar is a staple of the Cabbagetown Arts scene and offers live music as part of its menu.
Check out what's happening this week and stop by for a bite and a drink or two.
Cult Movie Tuesdays
This week it's a Monty Python double feature! The Holy Grail and The Meaning of Life back to back! The fun starts at 10pm! Did we mention the FREE theatre-style popcorn.
Smart Ass Trivia Wednesdays @7:30pm and Singer/Songwriter Showcase @9:30pm
Winchester Thursday Jazz Night @7pm
Fridays' Keith's Kitchen Party, Live Bands @9pm
ALL Funk Saturdays featuring Planet Earth & 9 Piece Funk Explosion "The Soul Motivators"
Sundays Open Mic Night hosted by Porter
Get all Winchester's updates online
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/winchkitchen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/winchkitchen
For reservations call 416 323 0051
Friday, 4 May 2012
Fun, fresh, exciting!
Hello Everyone,
My name is Krissia and I am the newest member of the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area. I will be updating the Cabbagetown blog with fun and new exciting information coming your way this season. I am working in collaboration with Daniel to infuse a fresh feel to the weekly blog. We will be working at the BIA Office at 237 Carlton
If you want your business to be featured on the blog please email us at cabbagetownblog@gmail.com
Also, add us as a friend on Facebook (Cabbagetown BIA) and look out for our Twitter, coming soon.
Here are some highlights for the following week:
Come by Margarita's Restaurant for their CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA. Enjoy daily features such as Gazpacho Soup, Arepas, and their special Burrito Colorado.
Drink specials include Bucket's of Corona (5 for $24.95) and refreshing Pitcher's of Sangria for $19.95.
Come sip on something delicious and enjoy live music by Fernando Lara on Friday and dance the night away to the Latin sounds of a Live DJ on Saturday.
With Mother's Day quickly approaching (May 13, 2012) it's time to start thinking of how to show your appreciation for that special woman in your life. Why not get mom a bouquet of porcelain rose votive holder from KENDALL & Co. As seen here, with a custom pillow monogrammed in "L" for "LOVE".
Just some of the many gift selections at their new shop in Cabbagetown. Ask them about their Gift Wrapping. KENDALL & Co Design + Décor at 227 Carlton St.
Pamper that special woman in your life with professional high-end spa treatments from Jordano’s Skincare & Day Spa.
With services ranging from waxing to Rose’s specialized facial, take advantage today of a 20% discount on all Spa Certificate purchases and 10% discount on skincare products.
Feminine beauty has always been Rose’s passion and with 20 years experience she will definitely improve the look and feel of your skin.
Visit the spa today to take part of this great deal at
252 Gerrard Street East betweenBerkeley and Ontario
252 Gerrard Street East between
Back by popular at The Epicure Shop are the delicious pasta sauce loving SAN MARZANOS tomatoes. Enjoy them now on special for $2.85/tin or $27 for a case.
These tomatoes are the freshest and you’ll love them in your salads and sauces.
And NEW to the shop is a great Blue Haze Cheese from Quebec
MJG Gallery is participating in the month-long, city-wide Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. Come see "Wish You Were Here" featuring work by Kelly Clipperton, Mark Gleberzon, Stev'nn Hall & Sandy Middleton. PLUS don't forget there still lots more original art to be seen in the inventory room!
555 Parliament St, 416.923.4031, Wed-Sun 11-6
Don't forget to check out The School of Toronto Dance Theatre's Gala Performance and Fundraiser on May 9. This is part of the MOMENTUM 2012 show and will include contributions from local Cabbagetown businesses for the Live and Silent Auction featuring products from:
- Merry Berry
- Daniel et Daniel
- House on Parliament
- Toronto Dance Theatre
- St. Jamestown Steak and Chops
- The Cobourg
- Labour of Love
- Jet Fuel
Come by Stout Irish Pub to partake in a delicious Whisky Tasting. For the month of May, enjoy a complimentary Penderyn Peaches & Cream so hurry in and get it while it lasts.
Keep your eyes on this space as new information will be posted throughout the week.
Add us on Facebook: Cabbagetown BIA for constant updates.
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